Silca Triax Quattro User manual

Operating Manual
D4372
4
8XA
Vers. 3.0
Original Instructions
Operating Manual
D4372
4
8XA
Vers. 3.0
Original Instructions
GB

(c) 2010 SILCA S.p.a. – Vittorio Veneto
This manual has been drawn up by SILCA S.p.a.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or circulated by any means whatsoever (photocopies,
microfilm or other) without the consent of SILCA S.p.a.
Edition: August 2011
Printed at Vittorio Veneto
by SILCA S.p.a.
Via Podgora, 20 (Z.I.)
31029 VITTORIO VENETO (TV) – Italy
The Manufacturer declines any responsibility for possible inaccuracies in this document due to printing or transcription errors. The
Manufacturer reserves the right to alter the information without prior notice, except when they affect safety. This document or any
of its parts cannot be copied, altered or reproduced without written authorization from the Manufacturer. Keep the manual and
look after it for the entire life cycle of the machine.
The information has been drawn up by the manufacturer in his own language (Italian) to provide users with the necessary
indications to use the key-cutting machine independently, economically and safely.

CONTENTS
USING THE MANUAL .............................................................................................. 1
GLOSSARY SYMBOLS-TERMINOLOGY ..................................................................... 2
GENERAL WARNINGS ............................................................................................. 6
USE ........................................................................................................................ 7
1MACHINE WORKING PARTS.............................................................................. 8
1.1 TRIAX QUATTRO...................................................................................................................8
1.2 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED......................................................................................................9
1.3 TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................................................................................10
1.4 SAFETY................................................................................................................................11
2TRANSPORT.................................................................................................... 12
2.1 PACKING.............................................................................................................................12
2.2 UNPACKING........................................................................................................................13
2.3 MACHINE HANDLING .........................................................................................................14
3MACHINE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION................................................. 15
3.1 CHECKING FOR DAMAGE ...................................................................................................15
3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.........................................................................................15
3.3 POSITIONING......................................................................................................................15
3.4 WORK STATION DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................16
3.5 GRAPHICS ...........................................................................................................................16
4MACHINE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................. 17
4.1 REGULATION AND USE.......................................................................................................17
4.2 USING THE R1+R12 CLAMP................................................................................................18
4.3 FITTING THE CLAMP TO THE MACHINE .............................................................................20
4.4 USING THE CUTTERS .......................................................................................................... 21
4.5 CHANGING THE CUTTER/DECODER ...................................................................................22
4.6 USING THE USB PEN...........................................................................................................23
5OPERATING GUIDE ......................................................................................... 24
5.1 MACHINE KEYPAD AND FUNCTION BUTTONS...................................................................24
5.2 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS ...............................................................................................25
5.3 SEARCHES...........................................................................................................................26
5.3.1 SEARCH BY MAKE....................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.2 SEARCH BY CODE, KEY BLANK AND DESCRIPTION ..................................................................... 27
5.3.3 SEARCH BY SILCA SERIAL NUMBER (SSN) .................................................................................. 27
5.4 LOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS (SSN)........................................................................................28
5.4.1 KEY DECODING........................................................................................................................... 29
5.4.2 KEY CUTTING.............................................................................................................................. 30
5.4.2.1 KEY CUTTING BY DECODING................................................................................................................. 30
5.4.2.2 KEY CUTTING BY ENTERING CUTS ........................................................................................................ 31
5.4.2.3 KEY CUTTING BY CODE......................................................................................................................... 32

5.5 FUNCTION BUTTONS (CUTTING FLOW) .............................................................................33
5.5.1 MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................... 33
5.5.2 USER PARAMETERS.................................................................................................................... 33
5.5.3 CODE ENTERING......................................................................................................................... 34
5.5.4 DECODING DATA........................................................................................................................ 34
5.5.5 ENGRAVING FROM CURRENT SSN ............................................................................................. 34
5.5.6 FAVORITE SERIES LIST UPDATE .................................................................................................. 36
5.5.7 VIEW SERIES AXIS PARAMETERS................................................................................................ 36
5.6 SPECIAL CASES....................................................................................................................37
5.6.1 CUTTING NOT ALLOWED ........................................................................................................... 37
5.6.2 DECODING NOT ALLOWED ........................................................................................................ 37
5.6.3 SEARCH BY SSN NOT ALLOWED .................................................................................................38
5.6.4 LIMITED ACCESS TO DATA (PROTECTED SYSTEMS) ................................................................... 39
5.7 PC QUEUE FUNCTION.........................................................................................................40
5.8 ENGRAVING........................................................................................................................41
5.8.1 ENGRAVING TEMPLATE PARAMETERS ...................................................................................... 41
5.8.2 FUNCTIONS FOR AN ENGRAVING TEMPLATE ............................................................................ 42
5.8.2.1 ENGRAVING DEPTH: METHOD ............................................................................................................. 43
5.8.3 ENGRAVING PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................... 44
5.8.4 ENGRAVING: SILCA TEMPLATES................................................................................................. 45
5.8.5 ENGRAVING: USER TEMPLATES .................................................................................................46
5.9 MACHINE DATA UPDATE....................................................................................................48
5.10 CALIBRATION FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................50
5.10.1 CLAMP CALIBRATION................................................................................................................. 51
5.10.2 CUTTER CALIBRATION................................................................................................................ 52
5.10.3 ADAPTER CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................ 53
5.10.4 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF TRACER TOWER DEVICE ........................................................... 54
5.11 MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................55
5.11.1 SPINDLE (TEST)........................................................................................................................... 55
5.11.2 AXIS MOTORS (TEST).................................................................................................................. 55
5.11.3 DIGITAL INLETS (TEST) ............................................................................................................... 55
5.11.4 DIGITAL OUTLETS (TEST) ............................................................................................................ 56
5.11.5 KEYPAD (TEST) ........................................................................................................................... 56
5.11.6 DISPLAY (TEST) ........................................................................................................................... 56
5.11.7 SERIAL PORT (TEST).................................................................................................................... 56
5.11.8 MACHINE ZEROS ........................................................................................................................ 57
5.11.9 ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................... 61
5.12 OPTIONS.............................................................................................................................62
5.12.1 MACHINE OPTIONS [PAGE 1/4] ................................................................................................. 62
5.12.2 MACHINE OPTIONS [PAGE 2/4] ................................................................................................. 63
5.12.3 MACHINE OPTIONS [PAGE 3/4] ................................................................................................. 63
5.12.4 MACHINE OPTIONS [PAGE 4/4] ................................................................................................ 63
5.13 PROTECTED SSN (DISABLE) ................................................................................................64
6Triax QUATTRO MESSAGES............................................................................. 65
6.1 WARNINGS .........................................................................................................................65
6.1.1 USB PEN NOT CONNECTED OR WITHOUT REQUIRED DATA ..................................................... 67
6.1.2 MESSAGES LINKED TO PRESENCE or USE OF MOTORIZED CLAMP............................................ 67
6.2 ERROR MESSAGES..............................................................................................................68
6.2.1 MESSAGES LINKED TO PRESENCE or USE OF MOTORIZED CLAMP............................................ 71
6.3 ALARM MESSAGES ............................................................................................................. 72
6.3.1 MESSAGES ABOUT SPINDLE....................................................................................................... 73

7CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 75
7.1 CLEANING...........................................................................................................................75
7.2 MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................75
7.3 TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................................................76
7.4 BELT REPLACEMENT AND TIGHTENING .............................................................................78
7.5 CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES ....................................................................................79
7.6 KEYPAD/DISPLAY REPLACEMENT.......................................................................................81
7.7 ACCESS TO REAR COMPARTMENT.....................................................................................82
7.8 ACCESS TO BOTTOM PART.................................................................................................82
7.9 SENSOR REPLACEMENT......................................................................................................83
7.9.1 REPLACING SENSOR FOR LOWER AXIS (Y) ................................................................................. 83
7.9.2 REPLACING SENSOR FOR VERTICAL AXIS (Z).............................................................................. 84
7.9.3 REPLACING SENSORE FOR UPPER AXIS (X) ................................................................................ 85
7.10 PHOTOCELL REPLACEMENT ...............................................................................................86
7.10.1 REPLACING PHOTOCELL FOR LOWER AXIS (Y) ........................................................................... 86
7.10.2 REPLACING PHOTOCELL FOR UPPER AXIS (X) ............................................................................ 87
7.10.3 REPLACING PHOTOCELL FOR VERTICAL AXIS (Z)........................................................................ 88
7.11 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT....................................................................89
7.12 MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT ...........................................................................90
7.13 CHECKING AND REGULATING SAFETY MICROSWITCHES ..................................................91
7.14 SAFETY MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT .............................................................................92
7.15 U102TT-U103TT DECODING DEVICE REPLACEMENT (TRACER TOWER)............................93
7.16 TRACER TOWER MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT ...............................................................94
8DECOMMISSIONING ....................................................................................... 95
9AFTER-SALES SERVICE ..................................................................................... 96
9.1 HOW TO APPLY FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE.......................................................................96
Appendix 1: ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Appendix 2: DECLARATION COMPLIANCE

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USING THE MANUAL
This manual has been drawn up by the Manufacturer and is an integral part of the machine equipment.
The manual gives information that is compulsory for the operator to know and that makes it possible to use the
machine safely.
OPERATING MANUAL
This operating manual provided with the machine is essential for using the machine properly and performing any
necessary maintenance operations.
The manual must be kept throughout the machine’s working life, including decommissioning. Keep it in a dry
place close to the machine where it is always to hand for the operator.
IT IS OBLIGATORY to read the manual carefully before using the machine.
USERS
This manual must be used by personnel assigned to the machine after having read and understood its contents.
MANUFACTURER ID
Triax QUATTRO has an ID plate on the back of the machine, showing its serial number.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Silca provides purchasers of Triax QUATTRO with after-sales service.
To ensure total safety for the machine operator, all operations not specified in this manual must be carried out
by the manufacturer or in the special Silca recommended Service Centres.
At the end of this manual you will find the manufacturer’s address and the addresses of authorized Service
Centres.
The warranty attached to the machine guarantees free repairs or replacement of faulty parts in the 12 months
following purchase.*
All operations must be agreed between the user and Silca or the authorized Service Centres.
* Parts damaged due to careless or wrong use of the machine will null the warranty.

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GLOSSARY SYMBOLS-TERMINOLOGY
To aid clarity, below is a glossary of the commonly used symbols and terms connected with the keys, key-cutting
machine and software.
Such symbols and terms will be used in the manual with reference to this page, but we advise reading the page
before continuing.
GLOSSARY
USB PEN Universal Serial Bus pen
Engraving Function used to engrave keys and medals
Cutter W101, W102, W103, …. The letter indicates the material (W = hard metal), the number its
configuration (draft angle, base of cut, …)
Cutter H101, H102, H103, …. The letter indicates the material (H = HSS), the number its configuration
(draft angle, base of cut, …)
Decoder U101, U102, U103,… Tracer points for decoding (to fit in the place of a cutter)
Clamp R1+R12 Clamp provided with the Triax key-cutting machine (key cutting and
engraving)
Clamp R2, R3, … Optional clamps for special systems/locks
System/lock Means the set of information pertaining to the key to be cut
E.g.: see examples in symbol table (below)
…… Each dot represents one cut; the number of dots corresponds to the number
of cuts on the key
Tracer Tower A Silca invention comprising a tower system for holding commonly used
tracer points for decoding keys on Triax QUATTRO
User/operator Persons assigned to the use of the machine
Make Means the make of cylinder or vehicle for the key to be cut
E.g.: Kaba®* (cylinder make) – Fiat®* (vehicle make)
Silca Serial Number ( SSN) Serial number given by Silca to systems/locks. Found in Silca key catalogues
or Silca software programs
Sides Cut sides of the key
Axis A row of cuts on a key
Cutting pitch Distance from the key stop to the centre of the first cut, or from the centre of
a cut to the centre of the next one
(SC) Data cards
(SR) Series
(TB) Code tables
r/h arrow key - l/h arrow key r/h arrow key - l/h arrow key
Belt cover Top cover
Tool Cutter or decoder
Table 1
*are registered trade marks

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TERMINOLOGY
For those who have no experience of keys and key-cutting, below is an illustration of the most frequently used
terms:
KEY TERMINOLOGY (GENERAL)
6
7
1
2
3
4
57
Fig. 1
8
Fig. 2
1. Head
2. Neck
3. Stop
4. Stem
5. Tip
6. Back
7. Cuts
8. engraving area
KEY TERMINOLOGY (SOFTWARE)
SSN*
* Silca Serial Number
Fig. 3
SSN*
* Silca Serial Number
Fig. 4
AXIS1
AXIS2
STOP
A
C
B
D
Side A (1st flat side)
Side B (1st back)
Side C (2nd flat side)
Side D (2nd back)

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NOMENCLATURE OF SYSTEMS-LOCKS INSERTED IN MACHINE
Examples:
The description “SIP22T5 (2T-8W)” used for a “Fiat®*” System/Lock is made up of a first part (SIP22T5)
which is the Silca key blank used and a second part (2T) which is the number of grooves on the key and
(8W) the number of its blades.
The description “8 (4 +4P) 1-200” used for a “Kaba®*” System/Lock is made up of a first part (8) which is
the name of the system, a second part (4+4P) which is the number of pins on the 2 key-cutting axes and a
third part which gives the indirect cutting code (1-200).
A Number of axes or rows of pistons/pins
L Indicates that the main row of pistons is on the left-hand side of the key
R Indicates that the main row of pistons is on the right-hand side of the key
P Number of pistons/pins per axis/row
T Number of Laser grooves
W Number of blades
pf For example “pf 121” indicates “original profile 121”
*are registered trade marks
GRAPHICS ON MACHINE DISPLAY
SSN (e.g. 16) Silca Serial Number
(e.g. 8-8) Maximum number of cutting positions for each axis on the key
8(4+4P) SSN description
SSN with protected code table only
SSN with code table enabled
1-200 Indirect cutting codes
KA1 Silca key blank proposed for duplication
KABA Manufacturer of system and/or applications involved
Silca SSN
SSN protected by password (Locked).
SSN enabled (Released)
An engraving template is associated to the system in question
User-created series
Table 2

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WARNING SIGNS
Electrical voltage hazard.
This sign highlights the electrocution hazard from direct/indirect contact with electrical
voltage.
ATTENTION
DANGER -
PARTS IN MOTION
Attention Danger- Parts in motion.
This sign indicates that there may be dangerous moving parts in motion.
PROHIBITION SIGNS –OBLIGATION
Prohibition sign
Obligation to read the manual

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GENERAL WARNINGS
Triax QUATTRO is designed in observance of the principles of European Standards (CE).
Right from the design stage solutions are adopted to eliminate hazards for the operator at all stages of use:
transport, regulation, use and maintenance.
The materials used for the machine and the components employed in the use of the Triax QUATTRO are not
hazardous and make the machine comply with current standards.
Silca S.p.A. has also experimented and applied many technical solutions that allow its key-cutting machines to
optimize the quality of the cut keys.
To ensure these results over time, observe the following instructions:
Observe the procedures described in this manual;
Use only Silca Original Tools as they are designed to achieve the best performance of the Triax
QUATTRO and quality key-cutting;
Use Silca key blanks, manufactured in top quality materials;
Periodically have the key-cutting machine serviced by an authorized Silca Service Centre (list at the end
of this manual);
Use only Silca Original Spares. Beware of imitations!

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USE
The installation method and proper use of the machine are those laid down by the manufacturer.
Any other use different from that indicated in this manual will null customers’ claims on Silca S.p.A. and may be
a source of unknown hazard for the operator in default or third parties.
ATTENTION: Negligent use or the operator’s failure to observe the instructions in this manual are
not included in the warranty conditions and the manufacturer declines all
responsibility in such cases.
RESIDUAL RISKS
The Triax QUATTRO machine has residual risks in the highlighted area.
Fig. 4-1
SAFETY REGULATIONS
Always disconnect the machine when it is not in use or when maintenance
is to be carried out.
Periodically check the electrical wiring; if the wires are worn replace them
immediately.
Always make sure your hands are dry and not oily or greasy.
Never pull the power lead; make sure it does not come into contact with
oil, sharp objects or heat. Never remove the earth wire from the plug.
Make sure the earth wire is securely connected.
Do not use the machine in dangerous areas (damp or wet).
All visitors, especially children, must stand at a safe distance and not come
into contact with the machine and its wiring.

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1 MACHINE WORKING PARTS
1.1 TRIAX QUATTRO
A
B
U
R
S
TD
J
M
Q
P
O
N
L
K
I
H
G
F
E
C
V
Z1
Fig. 5
A - tool-locking knob
B - spindle-locking lever
C - Tracer Tower lever
D - spindle
E - cutter
F - clamp R1+R12
G - upper carriage
H - lower carriage
I - display
J - keypad
K - emergency button
L - IN/OUT port
M - B axis
N - upper axis connector
O - USB port for PC
P - serial port for PC
Q - USB PEN holder
R - tool holder
S - clamp knob
T - vertical carriage
U – lamp
V - safety shield
W- vacuum system connector
X - power socket
Y - fuse holder
Z - ON/OFF switch
Z1 - Belt cover
Y
X Z
W
Fig. 6

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1.2 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED
Triax QUATTRO comes with a set of accessories for use and maintenance (tools, hex keys, fuses ...) held in a
special tool box:
Tool box
2 mm hex key
6 mm hex key
1.6 Amp delayed
fuse (230V)
D904184ZR
2.5 mm hex key
5 mm hex key
2 Amp delayed fuse
D912423ZR
3 mm hex kex
10 mm spanner
315 mA delayed fuse
D911912ZR
4 mm hex key
13 mm spanner
4 Amp delayed fuse
D908726ZR
1.5 mm hex key
2.5 mm T-shaped
hex key
6.3 Amp delayed fuse
D910652ZR
Z4 serial test
receptacle
D916661ZR
“SILCA ENGRAVING
PROGRAM” CD
8 Amp delayed fuse
D917515ZR
Calibration template
Z5
W146 cutter
D734267ZB
146
5 Amp delayed fuse
(120V)
D917042ZR
W101 cutter
D709238ZB
Adhesive to attach
to safety shield
ATTENTION
DANGEROUS
MOBILE PARTS
W500 cutter
D738590ZB
USB PEN
D937449ZR
Steel bar
Adhesive to attach
to tool housing
D937255ZR
Calibration pin
D904174ZR
Tracer point U103
D911108ZR
Bent brush
D906935ZZ
USB-USB cable
D929095ZR
Serial cable
D909281ZR

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1.3 TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply:
230V - 50Hz
120V - 60Hz
100V - 50/60Hz
Maximum absorbed power:
230V: 1 Amp. 230 Watt
120V: 3 Amps. 300 Watt
100V: 2.5 Amps. 250 Watt
Cutter motor:
Brushless Motor 36V – 200W
Cutters:
Usable.
Tool speed:
6000-17000 rpm
Movements:
on 3 axes with ball screws activated by step motors on rectified roller guides.
Clamp:
R1+R12 universal interchangeable for securing keys + engraving
Runs:
lower axis Y: 57 mm upper axis X: 32 mm vertical axis Z: 30 mm
Dimensions:
width: 450 mm depth: 600 mm height: 510 mm (with shield raised 680 mm)
Mass:
51.5 kg
Noise rating:
sound pressure Lp (A) =dB(A) 77 (cutting steel keys)
brass dimple keys Leq. (A) = dB(A) 68.2
nickel silver dimple keys Leq. (A) = dB(A) 72.9
nickel silver laser type keys Leq. (A) = dB(A) 70.4
steel laser type keys Leq. (A) = dB(A) 72.3

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1.4 SAFETY
SAFETY SHIELD
The transparent safety shield is designed to cover the working parts and make them as safe as possible.
The shield must be raised to fit keys to be cut or to perform other operations on the machine.
Raising the shield, controlled by microswitches, deactivates the operational functions and movements, including those
for the cutter, and signals that the shield has not been lowered with a special message on the machine display.
To activate the work cycle, close the shield and press the START key on the machine keypad.
EMERGENCY STOP
In the event of malfunctioning or a hazard for the operator the machine can be stopped immediately by pressing the
red emergency button on the right-hand side.
When the cause of the emergency has been eliminated, release the button by turning it 45° clockwise.
ATTENTION: it is the operator’s task to keep the area around this button completely free
so that it can be reached and activated as quickly as possible.

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2 TRANSPORT
The key-cutting machine is easily transported and its handling does not involve any special hazards. It can be
packed and transported manually by 2 (or more) persons.
2.1 PACKING
The packing for the Triax QUATTRO machine ensures that during transport the machine and all its components
are safe and protected.
The packing comprises a pallet base on which the machine stands and is secured, and a cardboard cover.
The machine is secured to the base with screw brackets that stop the load from sliding during transport, which
could damage the safety shield in particular.
When the packing is closed it is held by two straps that tie the cardboard box firmly to the pallet.
The symbols on the outside of the cardboard box give transport instructions.
ATTENTION: keep the packing to use when re-locating the machine.
Keep dry Handle with care Up Do not use hooks
ATTENTION: when transporting the machine, use the original packing and secure the
machine with the special brackets.