Page 2 - Power Specifications:; Record your equipment’s
It is important to record the model and serial number(s) ofyour equipment and the date you received it in the UserGuide. Our service department uses this information, alongwith the manual number, to provide help for the specificequipment you installed. Keep this User Guide and all manuals, engineeri...
Page 3 - ABLE OF; NTRODUCTION
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw T ABLE OF C ONTENTS I NTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2How the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2Your Responsibilities as a User . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - AINTENANCE CONTINUED; ii
CTS Saw UGE058/0803 M AINTENANCE CONTINUED . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 Checking the Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Checking Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 T ROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Before Beginning . . . . ...
Page 5 - How the User Guide
1-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2 ● ● How the User Guide is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 ● ● Your Responsibilities as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 ● ● ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 ● ● How to Use the Lockou...
Page 7 - EAD THIS SO NO
WARNING: Improper installation,operation, or servicing may result inequipment damage or personalinjury. This equipment should only be installed,adjusted, and serviced by qualified technicalpersonnel who are familiar with the construc-tion, operation, and potential hazards of thistype of machine. All...
Page 8 - WARNING: Voltage Hazard
CTS Saw UGE058/0803 1-4 I NTRODUCTION WARNING: Voltage Hazard This equipment is powered by three-phasealternating current, as specified on the machineserial tag and data plate. A properly-sized conductive ground wire fromthe incoming power supply must be connectedto the chassis ground terminal insid...
Page 9 - WARNING: Electrical hazard
H OW TO U SE THE L OCKOUT D EVICE UGE058/0803 CTS Saw I NTRODUCTION 1-5 WARNING: Electrical hazard Before performing maintenance or repairs onthis product, disconnect and lock out electricalpower sources to prevent injury from unexpect-ed energization or start-up. A lockable devicehas been provided ...
Page 11 - ESCRIPTION
2-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● What is the CTS Saw? . . . . . . . .2-2 ● ● Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . .2-2 ● ● How the CTS Saw Works . . . . . .2-3 ● ● CTS Saw Features . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 ● ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 ● ● Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . .2-7 D...
Page 12 - HAT IS THE; CTS S; AW; YPICAL
The Conair CTS Saw is an on- or off-line sawing device capa-ble of both on-demand and continuous cutting. Conair CTS Saws can cut extrudable plastics and rubber bothon- and off-line. Other extrudable materials-foods, ceramics,magnets, soaps, etc.-may also be cut depending on specificapplication requ...
Page 13 - OW THE; CTS; AW WORKS
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-3 The Conair CTS saws are designed for the inline cutting ofprofiles, pipe and tubing of a wide variety of sizes. Located as part of the extrusion line downstream of theextruder, the CTS performs five sequential functions in the cutoperation as follows: 1. The saw ...
Page 17 - Flag switch for cut length activation; (highly recommended for proper operation); Left to right machine operation; PTIONAL
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-7 Flag switch for cut length activation Programmable length counter for cut length acti-vation Servo control for optimal cut length and repeat-able length accuracy Dust collector system for material particulatesretention (highly recommended for proper operation) Le...
Page 19 - Connecting the Main; INSTALLATION
3-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . .3-2 ● ● Preparing for Installation . . . . . .3-3 ● ● Positioning the CTS Saw . . . . . .3-4 ● ● Connecting the Main Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 ● ● Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . .3-7 ● ● Installing the Saw Blades ...
Page 20 - NPACKING THE; Carefully uncrate the saw and its components.; Record serial numbers and specifications; You are now ready to begin installation.
The CTS Saw comes fully assembled in a single crate. U NPACKING THE B OXES CTS Saw UGE058/0803 3-2 I NSTALLATION CAUTION: Lifting To avoid personal injury or damage to the sawlift the saw using a forklift or hoist with strapsthat have been positioned at the saw's center ofgravity. Carefully uncrate ...
Page 21 - You need these tools for installation:; A grounded power source. Check the saw’s serial-; REPARING FOR
You need these tools for installation: ❒ wire strain relief ❒ 16- or 18-inch adjustable wrench ❒ set of Allen wrenches ❒ ½ inch open or box end wrench ❒ flashlight Plan the location. Make sure the area where the saw is installed has the following: ● A grounded power source. Check the saw’s serial- a...
Page 22 - Move the saw into position.; Determine the best distance; For flexible products, the saw should be as close as; For rigid products, leave enough space to allow; Align the saw with the extrusion line.; OSITIONING; continued on the next page
Move the saw into position. Place the saw in posi- tion downstream of the belt puller. Determine the best distance from the belt puller to the CTS Saw. ● For flexible products, the saw should be as close as possible to the puller. ● For rigid products, leave enough space to allow the product to flex...
Page 23 - Adjust the saw's floorlock/caster assembly; OSITION THE; CONTINUED
Adjust the saw's floorlock/caster assembly to the center height of the extrusion line using a 16- or 18-inch adjustable wrench. Once the correct height is reached, adjust the pad assembly to remove the weight from the casters for operation. This minimizes machinevibration during the cutting cycle. U...
Page 24 - Insert the main power wire; ONNECTING
3-6 I NSTALLATION Open the servo saw’s electrical enclosure. Turn the disconnect dial on the door to the OFF or O position and open the door. Insert the main power wire through the knockout in the side of the enclosure. Secure the wire with a rubbercompression fitting or strain relief. Connect the p...
Page 25 - NSTALLING THE
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw I NSTALLATION 3-7 Conair uses bi-directional encoders to ensure that only productthat moves forward is counted.Installing the encoder consists of sever-al parts: ● the encoder ● the measuring wheel ● the connecting cable The encoder is fitted with a 1 foot cir-cumference wheel wh...
Page 26 - Open the rear access door of the machine.
CTS Saw UGE058/0803 3-8 I NSTALLATION I NSTALLING THE S AW B LADES DANGER: Sharp blades! Most injuries caused by saw blades occur whenthe saw has been turned off. Handle bladeswith care at all times. ● Always wear cut-resistant gloves when theblade guard is open and when handlingblades. ● Always loc...
Page 29 - Machine Frame and Support; PERATION
4-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● The Saw Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 ● ● Machine Frame and Support System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 ● ● Blade Height Adjustment . . . . . .4-4 ● ● Upper Clamp Adjustment . . . . .4-5 ● ● Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 ● ● Control Pa...
Page 30 - Make sure that the FRL is set for 6--65 PSI
CTS Saw UGE058/0803 4-2 O PERATION T HE S AW C ONTROL Connect the electrical line cord to a source of power com-patible with the nameplate on the saw cut-off saw. Connect the air supply to the FRL (filter-regulator-lubricator)on the saw. If the optional dust collector was purchased, install and con-...
Page 31 - ONTROL
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw O PERATION 4-3 Adjust the TABLE RETURN speed control to thesuitable travel return speed. Adjust the clamp pressure regulator to grasp the pro-file firmly. T HE C ONTROL F EATURES CONTINUED 13 14 NOTE: The TABLE RETURN pressure must be set highenough to return the table to the sta...
Page 33 - Slide the clamps to the desired position.
As with the blade height adjustment, there is also a require-ment to adjust the product clamps to adequately clamp differ-ent size products. The clamps are reversible and can be usedfor clamping round or flat items. If you are running a roundproduct such as pipe or tubing, the side of the clamp that...
Page 35 - LECTRICAL
The operation of the saw consists of an automatic sequence ofevents. To start the saw the main power must be on and the appro-priate air supply to the machine. With the power on, the control panel will have the power on light illuminated. To start the saw motor, push the start button. Once the saw m...
Page 36 - YSTEM
The machine is supplied to you completely lubricated. Afterrunning the unit for long periods of time, this lubrication willbreak down and become useless.Follow this lubrication chart for optimum performance. Component Type of Lubricant Duration Table Pivot Bearings Chassis Lube 6-9 months Clamp Post...
Page 37 - Lock out and tag out the power to the saw.; LADE; Always note the blade tooth direction
Lock out and tag out the power to the saw. See Section 1: Introduction, How to use the Lockout Device. Wait at least five minutes for the blade to stopcompletely. Open the rear access door of the machine. Remove the screws that retain the blade door to the blade shroud and hinge open the door. Remov...
Page 39 - Preventative Maintenance; AINTENANCE
5-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Maintenance Features . . . . . . . .5-2 ● ● Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . .5-2 ● ● Maintenance Overview . . . . . . .5-4 ● ● Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 ● ● Checking the Blades . . . . . . . . .5-6 ● ● Checking Electrical Con...
Page 41 - ARNINGS AND
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw M AINTENANCE 5-3 WARNING: Voltage Hazard This equipment is powered by alternating cur-rent, as specified on the machine serial tag anddata plate. Do not operate the equipment atpower levels other than what is specified on themachine serial tag and data plate. A properly-sized con...
Page 42 - Daily; Inspecting the blade mounting hardware
This section describes the daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual maintenance schedules that should be performed whenchanging materials or lines, or when changing equipment, aswell as the maintenance procedures to follow. Cutting either flexible or rigid materials generates tremendousshock and vibra...
Page 43 - REVENTATIVE
● Weekly ❒ ❒ Blow or vacuum, dust and chips from all surfaces of the saw. Open pneumatic and electrical enclosures and remove the dust and chips from all compo-nents. ❒ ❒ Check that the FRL (filter-regulator-lubricator) for the air input is filled with oil and that the oilier is working. Pressure sh...
Page 45 - HECKING
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw M AINTENANCE 5-7 Be sure the main power is disconnected andthe saw is locked out . Always disconnect and lock out the main power source before opening the unit orservicing. Turn the main power disconnect to the off position before opening the electrical enclosure on the back of t...
Page 46 - Open the electrical enclosure.
C HECKING E LECTRICAL C ONNECTIONS CONTINUED CTS Saw UGE058/0803 5-8 M AINTENANCE Open the electrical enclosure. Inspect all wires and connections . Look for loose wires, burned contacts, and signs of over-heated wires.Have a qualified electrician make any necessary repairs orreplacements. Close the...
Page 47 - Identifying the; ROUBLESHOOTING
6-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 ● ● A Few Words of Caution . . . . . .6-2 ● ● Identifying the Cause of a Problem . . . . . . . . .6-3 ● ● Electrical Problems . . . . . . . . . .6-4 ● ● Product Quality Problems . . . . .6-5 ● ● Checking the Servo Amplifiers .6-...
Page 48 - A F
You can avoid most problems by following the recommendedinstallation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined inthis User Guide. If you have a problem, this section will helpyou determine the cause and tell you how to fix it. Find any wiring, parts, and assembly diagrams that wereshipped with ...
Page 49 - DENTIFYING THE
The Troubleshooting section covers problems directly relatedto the operation and maintenance of the saw. This section doesnot provide solutions to problems that originate with otherequipment. Additional troubleshooting help can be found inmanuals supplied with the other equipment. The main problems ...
Page 50 - Saw will not; Possible cause; Motor overload tripped; Solution
CTS Saw UGE058/0803 6-4 T ROUBLESHOOTING E LECTRICAL P ROBLEMS Look in this section when you have problems such as lights onthe control that are working improperly, buttons that do notexecute the function properly, and when information input isnot executed properly. Symptom ◆ Saw will not start ◆ Sa...
Page 52 - Symptom
P RODUCT Q UALITY P ROBLEMS C ONTINUED CTS Saw UGE058/0803 6-6 T ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom ◆ Incorrect cut length ◆ Table motion inconsistent Possible cause Encoder or input deviceproblem Puller problem Counter problem Saw clamps not holding Roller ways dirty Rodless cylinder problem Solenoid problem L...
Page 53 - HECKING THE
UGE058/0803 CTS Saw T ROUBLESHOOTING 6-7 The servo amplifier is equipped with a digital readout thatcan be seen through the viewing window on the electricalenclosure. This display shows amplifier status and error mes-sages. Refer to the supplier's documentation included withthis User Guide. NOTE: Ma...
Page 54 - Check the encoder itself.; WARNING: Delicate equipment
When the encoder is working properly, the encoder LEDs onthe control panel light or flicker as the encoder wheel movesand generates signals. If the LEDs do not light when theencoder wheel moves: Check all connections. Check the encoder cable for damage. If neces- sary, replace. Check the connector t...
Page 55 - PPENDIX; RE
S ERVICE I NFORMATION A PPENDIX A-1 Conair has made the largest investment in customer support inthe plastics industry. Our service experts are available to helpwith any problem you might have installing and operatingyour equipment. Your Conair sales representative also can helpanalyze the nature of...
Page 60 - Power Up Sequence; E d i c t - 9 7 R u n t i m e
Appendix B-1 (4) Power Up Sequence At power up a series of system screens briefly appear. Thesoftware is Red Lion’s Edict-97. This screen or similarshows first. Next, the Communications message appears If there are any problems with communications, this screenwill remain on longer than a couple of s...
Page 63 - Raise; Lower; Numeric keys
Appendix B-1 (7) Length Softkey By pressing the soft key located under the word Length onthe Main Screen, the preset for the Length counter isavailable. The number shown is the current length preset value, i.e.the length to cut the product. A cursor will appear in theleast significant digit. The use...
Page 65 - Home Already
Appendix B-1 (9) Home Already It is possible for the table to be in the home area already. Inthis case, the table will move forward until it moves off thehome sensor. After this, motion is similar to the previousdescription. After a successful home has been completed, if the saw isstopped and the po...
Page 66 - S E L E C T M E N U
Appendix B-1 (10) MENU AREA Menu function key is used to access the various Menu areas. There are two menus Maint. and Factory, with accessvia password to various sub-menus. Menus are a convenient way to access parameters that donot need to be altered often, i.e. table speeds and encoderdirection. I...
Page 67 - Exit or Prev; D i r c t n S o f t k e y; Change Softkey
Appendix B-1 (11) Maint. Area There are three sub-menus, Dirctn, P/M, and Tableaccessible in the maintenance area. Exit or Prev - Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to the Menu Area screen. D i r c t n S o f t k e y By pressing the soft key located under the word Dirctn onthe Maint. Area ...
Page 68 - S E L E C T P / M A R E A
Appendix B-1 (12) P / M S o f t k e y Pressing the soft key located under the word P/M on theMaint. area screen. Selects the P/M area screen. Twopreventive maintenance sub-menus, Time and Cycles canbe displayed. Time Softkey Pressing the soft key located under the word Time on theP/M area screen, se...
Page 69 - Cycles Softkey; T a b l e S o f t k e y; E x i t
Appendix B-1 (13) Cycles Softkey Pressing the soft key located under the word Cycles on the P/M area screen, selects the machine cycles screen. The Machine Cycles screen displays the total cycles thatthe machine has completed. This information could be usedfor scheduling preventive maintenance. The ...
Page 70 - R e t u r n S o f t k e y; The
Appendix B-1 (14) R e t u r n S o f t k e y Pressing the soft key located under the word Return on the Table area screen. Selects the Table Return Speed screen.The number shown is the current return speed in inches perminute. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit.The user has a choice ...
Page 73 - EQUIPMENT PARTS LIST; General
EQUIPMENT PARTS LIST TO ORDER PARTS CALL TOLL FREE (800) 458-1960 Assembly / Part Number (s) Wiring Diagram Number (s) Reference Part Number Number Qty Description General 1 26682401 4 Caster, 3-1/4” diameter 2 191-668-1105 4 Jack Screw Assembly Blades Opt. 3 2667760103 1 Blade, 18”, 48 Tooth Table ...
