Zünd S3 Series User manual

Operating Manual
S3 Digital Cutter

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Original operating manual
Software/Firmware version: FW1.71
Creation date: 05-2019

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Contents
1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Using the operating manual.............................................................................................................8
1.2 Points to note when reading this operating manual.........................................................................9
1.3 Publishing details..............................................................................................................................9
2 Product description........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Important information about the product........................................................................................11
2.2 Orientation.......................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Product identification...................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Intended use...................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Cutter overview...............................................................................................................................14
2.6 Modules, tools.................................................................................................................................16
2.7 Material handling............................................................................................................................ 21
2.8 Options............................................................................................................................................23
2.9 Accessories box..............................................................................................................................24
2.10 Technical description....................................................................................................................25
2.11 Technical data.............................................................................................................................. 27
3 Safety...............................................................................................................................................39
3.1 General........................................................................................................................................... 39
3.2 Proper use......................................................................................................................................39
3.3 Examples of reasonably predictable unintended use.....................................................................39
3.4 Hazard warnings, important instructions........................................................................................ 41
3.5 Areas of responsibility.................................................................................................................... 43
3.6 Personnel requirements..................................................................................................................43
3.7 Personal protective equipment.......................................................................................................44
3.8 Rules and occupational safety....................................................................................................... 45
3.9 Conduct in the event of malfunctions.............................................................................................45
3.10 Danger areas................................................................................................................................46
3.11 Warnings on the product..............................................................................................................49
3.12 Protective devices.........................................................................................................................51
3.13 Mechanical hazards......................................................................................................................55
3.14 Risk of burns................................................................................................................................ 56
3.15 Electrical hazard...........................................................................................................................56
3.16 Risks arising from the emission of toxic dust...............................................................................57
3.17 Risks arising from the processing of toxic materials/materials hazardous to health.....................57
3.18 Environmental hazards.................................................................................................................58
3.19 Handling and storage of chemicals..............................................................................................58
3.20 Risk of fire and explosion.............................................................................................................61
3.21 Danger from laser beam.............................................................................................................. 62
3.22 Safety instructions for the operating personnel............................................................................62
3.23 Safety precautions for service personnel.....................................................................................63
3.24 Disposal........................................................................................................................................ 63
4 Controls and operation..................................................................................................................65
4.1 Safe working practices................................................................................................................... 65
4.2 Controls...........................................................................................................................................66
4.3 Menu navigation............................................................................................................................. 72
4.4 Menus and functions...................................................................................................................... 73

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4.5 General settings..............................................................................................................................75
4.6 User level........................................................................................................................................76
4.7 Malfunctions....................................................................................................................................78
4.8 Daily checks prior to start-up......................................................................................................... 81
4.9 Behavior in dangerous situations...................................................................................................81
4.10 Start-up......................................................................................................................................... 83
4.11 operating mode.............................................................................................................................85
4.12 Moving the beam/module manually..............................................................................................87
4.13 Handling modules/tools.................................................................................................................88
4.14 Material fixing..............................................................................................................................102
4.15 Material transport (optional)........................................................................................................110
4.16 Automatic tool initialization - AKI (optional)................................................................................114
4.17 Job processes.............................................................................................................................119
4.18 Film handling.............................................................................................................................. 124
4.19 Laser pointer, reference point (optional).................................................................................... 126
4.20 ICC camera, automatic registration (optional)............................................................................129
4.21 Module carriage slot protective plate......................................................................................... 132
4.22 Signal lights (optional)................................................................................................................133
5 Tips for cutting.............................................................................................................................135
5.1 Select tool.....................................................................................................................................135
5.2 Selecting a blade..........................................................................................................................135
5.3 Preparing cutting data.................................................................................................................. 142
5.4 Settings, speed, quality................................................................................................................ 142
5.5 Recognising processing errors.....................................................................................................144
5.6 Oscillating cutting..........................................................................................................................154
5.7 Tips for increasing the rate of production.................................................................................... 156
5.8 Identifying and rectifying quality problems................................................................................... 156
6 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................159
6.1 Safe maintenance of the machine................................................................................................160
6.2 Tools, operating and auxiliary materials.......................................................................................160
6.3 Maintenance list for trained operating personnel.........................................................................164
6.4 Maintenance list for authorized service technicians.....................................................................166
6.5 Cutter maintenance mode............................................................................................................168
6.6 Service flaps and covers..............................................................................................................169
6.7 Visually inspecting the machine for damage................................................................................174
6.8 EMERGENCY STOP control devices function test......................................................................174
6.9 Cleaning the machine...................................................................................................................175
6.10 Cleaning the inside of the beam................................................................................................175
6.11 Cleaning the X axis guide rails.................................................................................................. 177
6.12 X axis, oiling the guide carriage.................................................................................................178
6.13 Clean/oil Y axis guide rails.........................................................................................................181
6.14 Cleaning the feeding clamps/feed guide rail..............................................................................181
6.15 Draining the maintenance unit condensate water......................................................................183
6.16 Resetting 12.5/14.0 kW vacuum pump motor protection relay...................................................184
6.17 Reset 2.2/2.55 kW, 4.0/4.6 kW, 5.5/6.3 kW vacuum pump, motor protection relay....................185
6.18 Replacing the conveyor belt.......................................................................................................186
6.19 ICC camera, cleaning the lens (optional)...................................................................................204
6.20 Instructions for disposal..............................................................................................................205
6.21 Starting up after periods of standstill..........................................................................................206
7 Tools..............................................................................................................................................207

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8 Modules.........................................................................................................................................209
9 Material handling..........................................................................................................................211
10 Additional specifications...........................................................................................................213

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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
With your decision to purchase our product you are participating in the worldwide success of Zünd
cutter systems.
The modular design of our systems provides the following benefits, among others things:
• A system solution that meets your individual requirements in terms of speed and quality.
• The availability of the most up-to-date technology thanks to continuous development.
Our approach
Constant and intensive cooperation with experienced users is essential for developing innovative
and practical solutions. We are therefore grateful for any comments or suggestions on how we can
improve.
Contact
Zünd Systemtechnik AG
Industriestrasse 8
CH - 9450 Altstätten
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
www.zund.com

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1.1 Using the operating manual
The supplied operating manual is intended to enable you to operate the machine safely, perform
routine maintenance and use the machine optimally in every way.
To do this, you need to be able to find what you need in the documentation.
Scope of the operating manual
Volume 1 - Operating instructions
This volume contains information on engineering, commissioning, operation
and maintenance of the machine.
Volume 2 - Service manual
This volume contains information on the design of the machine and on
servicing by authorized service technicians. The service manual is not included
in the scope of delivery of the machine.
Spare parts catalog
The spare parts catalog is not included in the scope of delivery of the machine.
Structure of the operating instructions
The operating instructions consist of separate sections, which are numbered consecutively and
arranged according to the ring binder tabs.
The table of contents provides information on the structure of the individual sections.
Indication of optional accessories
There are many optional accessories available for the machine. Descriptions of optional additional
equipment are labeled in the operating manual with the wording (optional) .
Safekeeping of the documentation
Always keep Volume 1 of the "User manual" close at hand in the vicinity of the workstation.
Current status of the documentation
In order to ensure that the operating manual always remains complete and up to date, the following
must be observed:
• Do not remove individual documents.
• Request copies of missing or illegible pages from the manufacturer, or download them from the
Zünd homepage and print them out.
• If any new documentation is provided as a result of conversions, add it immediately.
• Replace changed documents and destroy the old version.
• If the documentation exists in more than one language, ensure that all languages are kept up to
date.

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1.2 Points to note when reading this operating manual
Text references
Chapter headings are numbered consecutively in the chapters, with the first figure corresponding
to the chapter number. Where reference is made to sections outside the current chapter, note the
first figure and turn to the corresponding chapter, which contains the cited section. See chapter 2.4
Cutter; overview, for example, leads to chapter 2 Product description, which contains section 4 Cutter
overview.
Block diagrams and simplified representation
Note that all representations are provided for general information and do not necessarily correspond to
the latest version of the machine.
Dimensional information
Dimensional information is listed in the SI/US units, depending on the installation site.
1.3 Publishing details
Designation
Operating instructions for S3 series cutters.
Layout, illustration, and print
Zünd Systemtechnik AG - Technical Communications Department
©Copyright
Zünd Systemtechnik AG

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