woodmizer SLAB-MIZER MB200AF User manual

SLAB-MIZER AUTO FEED INSTALLATION
Form 2452 1 of 18 Publication 2/17/21
FORM 2452
SECTION 1 SLAB-MIZER AUTO FEED INSTALLATION
WARNING! Turn the base unit’s power to OFF, remove the key, and
disconnect the battery ground terminal, if applicable.
On electric equipment, lock out power supply before performing any
installation. See Electrical Lockout Procedures (OSHA regulation
1910.147, appendix A reprinted in the Operator’s Manual).
Ensure all electrical installation, service, and/or maintenance is per-
formed by a qualified electrician.
Part No. MB200AF
Items included in MB200AF.
Description Quantity
Light 1
PLC Harness 1
Terminal Block Harness 1
Feed Limit Bracket 2

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Front panel swiches
Cross feed stop bracket 1
Cross feed rope bracket 1 1
Proximity switch with cables and nuts 2
Small Cord Grips 2
Description Quantity

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Tools Needed
Decals 4
Hardware
#10-24x ½ Screws 4
#10 Flat Washer 4
#10-24 Nuts 4
6mmx20 Bolts 4
6mm Locknuts 4
6mm Flat Washer 4
3/16” Cable Clamp 6
Step drill bit 1
Small flat-tip screwdriver- 1
12mm Flat Washer 2
Cable ties
1 Necessary only if your unit does not
have the version with mounting hole.
Drill Small flat screwdriver
Phillip Screwdriver 3/8” wrench
Pliers 17mm wrench
Wire cutters Wire Stripper and/or utility knife
Adhesive tape
Description Quantity
Slab-Mizer
Automatic
ARC FLASH AND SHOCK HAZARD
Reorder #S20061
Hazardous voltage inside disconnect box,
starter box, and at electric motor can cause
shock, burns, or death. Disconnect and lock
out power supply before servicing! Keep all
electrical component covers closed and
securely fastened during machine
operation. Wear appropriate Personal
Protection Equipment.
Failure to do so will result in severe
personal injury.
STOP!
Always wear eye, ear,
respiration and foot
protection when
operating this machine.
Failure to d o so may
result in injury.
R eorder #S11753
STOP!
Read and understand operator ’s
manual and a ll safety
instructions before setting up,
operating or maintaining this
machine.
Failure to do so may result in
injury, death or equipment
damage.
Reorder #016402

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Installation
NOTICE Securely cover all electrical com-
ponents inside the control box before drill-
ing holes. Vacuum up any debris.
Metal debris may cause equipment dam-
age.
1. Apply the MB200AF control decal on the front door as shown in FIG. 4.
2. Apply the supplied template (last pages of these instructions) on the control box door as
shown in FIG. 4.
When drilling through the control decal, using a lubricant (water, cutting
oil) may reduce chances of melting the edges of the decal.
If necessary, remove any safety decals if they conflict with the hole
location. Replace them with the decals provided. Do not remove
safety decals without replacing them.
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
1/2” from side
3/8” from top
Clean decal area with a
residue-free solvent.
Best practice is to peel back paper
enough to apply the top 1/4”, then roll
the decal away from the paper as you
proceed downwards. Smooth out any
bubbles or wrinkles as you go.
Once applied, do not attempt to relocate the decal.
NOTE: If the control decal holes do not quite line up with the template
holes, use the control decal holes as guides.

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3. Use the step drill bit to drill the four holes through the control box door as shown in FIG. 4.
4. Use the step drill bit to drill one hole through the control box top as shown in FIG. 5.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
Use tape to secure
template to the
control box door
Fold or cut the tem-
plate to match the
door edge to the
template line.
Fold or cut the tem-
plate to match the
door edge to the
template line.
Use tape to secure
template to the
control box door Aligns to the box, not the door!

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5. Drill two holes in control box right side as shown in FIG. 6.
Mount light
1. Remove mounting nut from light.
2. Place wires and light base through hole in top of the control
box.
3. Replace mounting nut.
NOTE: The light uses only the green, yellow,
red, and orange wires.
FIG. 6
Use tape to secure
template to the
control box door
Fold or cut the tem-
plate to match the
door edge to the
template line.
Aligns to the box, not the door!
FIG. 7

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Terminal Block Harness
INSERTING WIRES
1. Press down in the square hole with
the small screwdriver and hold.
2. Push the wire into the adjacent
round hole.
3. Release the screwdriver.
4. Gently tug on the wire to ensure it
is secure.
WIRING CHART
NOTE: Complete
the wiring before
mounting the termi-
nal block on the
right-hand, inside
wall.
Remove (pop off) the wire channel guards as necessary.
1. Remove red wire with black tracer from main motor VFD LI1 and put in 1 Gray terminal
block.
2. Remove red wire from main motor VFD LI2 and put in 2 Yellow terminal block.
3. Put wire from 2 Yellow terminal block to main motor VFD LI2.
4. Put wire from 3 Red terminal block to main motor VFD LI1.
5. Put yellow wire from light on 4 Black terminal block.
6. Put wire from 4 Black terminal block to power supply V-.
7. Put green wire from light on 5 Orange terminal block.
8. Remove wire from main motor VFD R1C and put 5 Orange terminal block.
Round hole
Square hole
FIG. 8

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9. Put wire from 5 Orange terminal block to main motor VFD R1C.
10. Remove orange wire from small feed motor VFD LI1 and put in 7 Yellow terminal block.
11. Put wire from 7 Yellow terminal block to small feed motor VFD LI1
12. Remove orange wire with brown tracer from small feed motor VFD LI2 and put in 8
Gray terminal block.
FIG. 9

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13. Put wire from 8 Gray terminal block to small feed motor VFD LI2
14. Remove brown wire from cross feed relay A1 and put in 9 Blue terminal block.
15. Put wire from 9 Blue terminal block to cross feed relay A1
16. Use the #10-24 screws, washer, and nuts to mount the terminal block to the right-hand
inside wall of the control box door, using the holes previously drilled.
FIG. 10

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Install PLC and Switches on Door
1. Use the #10-24 screws, washer, and nuts to mount PLC to the inside of the control box
door, using the holes previously drilled.
2. Mount the potentiometer on the door.
a. Place the black plastic scale and mounting ring
through the top large hole in the door.
b. Set the scale in the orientation shown in FIG. 11.
c. Secure with the green mounting nut.
d. Insert potentiometer from the PLC harness. See FIG.
12.
e. From the outside, place brass washer over shaft.
f. Place brass collet over the washer.
g. Screw on the brass ring, with the slotted end facing
outward.
h. Slide the plastic knob over the collet and ring.
i. Snap the knob cap in place.
3. Mount the yellow “On” switch on the door.
FIG. 11
FIG. 12
Washer Collet Slotted ring Knob Cap
FIG. 13

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4. Run the wire from the red (24+) terminal blocks to the same side of keyed switch on door
that has a dark blue wire.
a. Lift the white lever.
b. Insert the wire.
c. Close the white lever.
5. Connect the plugs.
6. Put green wire with yellow tracer onto the ground
stud on door.
FIG. 14
Light blue wire
Dark blue wire
FIG. 15

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7. Connect the light wires as shown in FIG. 16.
8. Put orange wire to OUT#2 position -- NOTE: Numbers begin with 0.
9. Put red wire on OUT#1 position.
10. Put yellow wire on 3 Red terminal block.
11. Put green wire on 5 Orange terminal block.
FIG. 16
NOTE: Numbers
begin with 0.
PLC
TERMINAL
BLOCK

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Install Proximity Switches
NOTE: The cables are labeled “Feed” and “Cross Feed.” The Feed
cable mounts on the side of the gantry. See FIG. 18. The Cross Feed
mounts on the cross feed rope bracket. See FIG. 22.
Feed Cable Side
1. Remove the covers from the chain drive.
2. Place one of the switch mounting nuts on the
switch.
NOTE: The cables are labeled
“Feed” and “Cross Feed.” The Feed
cable mounts on the side of the gan-
try. See FIG. 18. The Cross Feed
mounts on the cross feed rope
bracket. See FIG. 22.
3. Place a proximity (prox) switch and cable in the
existing hole on the feed side of the gantry. See
FIG. 18.
4. Loosely apply the second mounting nut.
FIG. 18
FIG. 17
Mounting
nuts

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5. Use a straight edge to align the switch within 1/32” to 1/16”
parallel to the edge of the frame. See FIG. 19.
NOTE: With power on, the switch will light
when the limit stop bracket is close enough
for operation.
6. Set the switch in place by tightening both mounting nuts.
7. Route the feed switch cable.
a. Unbolt the two bracket bolts identified in FIG. 20.
b. Place the cable in an EMT cable clamps.
c. Reattach the bolts in the brackets with the cable
clamps.
d. Use the four 6mm bolts, washer, and nuts to attach the cable along the front gantry
frame with four cable clamps. See FIG. 20.
e. Install both cable grips in the holes on the side of the control box.
f. Thread the feed switch cable through the hole closer to the gantry frame.
FIG. 20
1/32 -1/16”
FIG. 19

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NOTE: The switch cables are longer than needed. Either cut and strip
the wires to a reasonable length, or coil the excess wire to fit into the
control box.
g. Connect the black, brown, and blue wires only to the PLC as shown in FIG. 21.
Put black wire to IN #2 position -- NOTE: Numbers begin with 0.
Put brown wire on 1 Red terminal block.
Put blue wire on 4 Black terminal block.
8. Replace the feed chain drive cover.
FIG. 21
FEED
SWITCH
CABLE
Red = 24+
Black = 24-
IN

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Cross Feed Cable
NOTE: Check your cross feed rope bracket. If it does not have the
switch mounting hole shown in FIG. 22 then replace it with the provided
bracket.
1. Place one of the switch mounting nuts and one 12mm washer on the switch.
NOTE: The cables are labeled “Feed” and “Cross Feed.” The Feed
cable mounts on the side of the gantry. See FIG. 18. The Cross Feed
mounts on the cross feed rope bracket. See FIG. 22.
2. Place a proximity (prox) switch and cable in the switch mounting hole on the cross feed
rope bracket.
3. Place the cross feed stop bracket directly under the switch.
NOTE: With power, switch will light when the limit stop bracket is close
enough for operation.
FIG. 23
Cross feed rope bracket switch mounting hole
FIG. 22
Cross feed stop
bracket
Cross feed
switch Leave a 1/16 -1/8” gap
between switch and stop
bracket

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4. Tighten the switch mounting nuts when properly positioned.
5. Route the switch cable along the cross feed cable arm and cable, securing it with cable
ties as needed.
6. Insert the cross feed cable into the remaining cable grip installed with the feed cable.
NOTE: The switch cables are longer than needed. Either cut and strip
the wires to a reasonable length, or coil the excess wire to fit into the
control box.
7. Connect the black, brown, and blue wires only to the PLC as shown in FIG.
Put black wire to IN #1 position -- NOTE: numbers begin with 0.
Put brown wire on 2 Red terminal block.
Put blue wire on 5 Black terminal block.
INSTALLATION FINISHED
FIG. 24
CROSS
FEED
SWITCH
CABLE
Red = 24+
Black = 24-

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Operation
WARNING! Follow all safety instructions found in the Slab-Mizer oper-
ators manual.
1. Lift the cutting head to ensure that it clears any wood that is placed on the planer, and
does not contact anything unintentionally.
2. Place the feed limit brackets at least 12 inches away from the feed proximity switch,
ensuring that the switch is between the two feed limit brackets.
3. Place the cross feed limit bracket within 10 inches of the cross feed proximity switch.
Cross feed begins at the far right side and runs to the left until it reaches the cross feed
limit bracket.
4. Ensure the potentiometer on the door (for the cross feed distance) is set above zero.
NOTE: Ensure that the feed potentiometer (on the pendant) is
adjusted for a low speed.
5. Press the yellow start button on the door to start the planer in Auto Feed Mode.
NOTE: The cutting head will not begin moving until it reaches full
speed.
NOTE: The cutting head will travel at the speed set at the pendant.
Once the cutting head moves to each feed limit bracket, it will stop.
6. Adjust the potentiometer on the door to set the distance that the cutting head moves in
the cross feed direction.
The cutting head will move back and forth from one feed limit bracket to the other feed
limit bracket, indexing in the cross feed direction, until the cross feed limit bracket is
reached.
NOTICE In Auto Feed Mode, movement of the cutting head in the
“cross feed” direction using the pendant joystick is locked out. How-
ever, the pendant joystick will move the cutting head in the “feed” direc-
tion.