Conair CTS 9 manual

T ra veling Sa w Instant Access P arts and Ser vice (800) 458-1960 (814) 437-6861 www .conairnet.com The Conair Group , Inc. One Conair Drive Pittsburgh, P A 15202 Phone: (412) 312-6000 F ax: (412)-312-6227 CTS Models 5, 7 and 9 UGE058/0803 Installation Operation Maintenance T r oubleshooting[...]

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UGE058/0803 CTS Saw T ABLE OF C ONTENTS I NTR ODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Ho w the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Y our Responsibilities as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 A TTENTION: Read thi[...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 M AINTENANCE CONTINUED . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 Checking the Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 Checking Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7 T R OUBLESHOO TING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1 Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2 ● ● Ho w the User Guide is or ganiz ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 ● ● Y our Responsibilities as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 ● ● A TTENTION: Read this so no one gets hur t . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 ● ● Ho w to Use the Loc k out Device . . . . . . [...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 1-2 I NTRODUCTION This User Guide describes the Conair CTS Saw and e xplains step-by-step ho w to install, operate, maintain and repair this equipment. Before installing this product, please take a fe w moments to read the User Guide and re view the diagrams and safety infor- mation in the instruction packet. Y ou also should re[...]

W ARNING: Impr oper installation, operation, or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury . This equipment should only be installed, adjusted, and ser viced by qualified technical personnel who are f amiliar with the construc- tion, operation, and potential hazards of this type of machine. All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should[...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 1-4 I NTRODUCTION W ARNING: V oltage Hazard This equipment is pow ered by three-phase alter nating current, as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate. A properly-sized conductiv e ground wire from the incoming pow er supply must be connected to the chassis ground terminal inside the electr i- cal enclosure. Improper [...]

H OW TO U SE THE L OCK OUT D EVICE UGE058/0803 CTS Saw I NTRODUCTION 1-5 W ARNING: Electrical hazar d Bef ore perf or ming maintenance or repairs on this product, disconnect and lock out electrical pow er sources to pre vent injury from unexpect- ed energization or star t-up . A lockable de vice has been provided to isolate this product from potent[...]

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2-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● What is the CTS Sa w? . . . . . . . .2-2 ● ● T ypical Applications . . . . . . . . . .2-2 ● ● Ho w the CTS Saw W orks . . . . . .2-3 ● ● CTS Sa w Features . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 ● ● Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 ● ● Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . .2-7 D ESCRIPTION[...]

The Conair CTS Saw is an on- or of f-line sawing de vice capa- ble of both on-demand and continuous cutting. Conair CTS Saws can cut e xtrudable plastics and rubber both on- and of f-line. Other extrudable materials-foods, ceramics, magnets, soaps, etc.-may also be cut depending on specific application requirements. CTS Saws are a vailable with dif[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-3 The Conair CTS saws are designed for the inline cutting of profiles, pipe and tubing of a wide v ariety of sizes. Located as part of the extrusion line do wnstream of the extruder , the CTS performs fi ve sequential functions in the cut operation as follo ws: 1. The sa w table begins to trav el with the product [...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 2-4 D ESCRIPTION The CTS Saw models ha ve these features: H O W THE CTS S AW W ORKS C ONTINUED Saw c lamps hold the prod- uct in place while the blades passes thr ough it during the cutting cyc le . Cut pieces are col- lected on a dump table or carried awa y on a con veyor Extruded material enters the sa w from the upstream side[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-5 Access doors on both ends of the saw for easy maintenance. Self-contained table to reduce machine f ootprint and enhance safety with no moving parts extending past the base Front mounted pneumatic flow controls Front mounted elec- trical controls CTS S AW F EA TURES Hinged table guards f or easy access to the cl[...]

TRA VELING CUT -OFF SA W CTS Series TPES014/0603 SPECIFICA TIONS UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-6 MODELS CTS-5 CTS-7 CTS-9 Perf ormance characteristics Pipe capacity in. {mm} OD 5 {127} 7 {178} 9 {229} Profile capacity in. {mm} HxW* 4 x 8 {102 X 203} 5x13 {127 X 330} 6X17 {152 X 432} Blade size in. {mm} 18 {457} 23 {584} 27 {686} Blade type car[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw D ESCRIPTION 2-7 Flag switch f or cut length activ ation Programmable length counter f or cut length acti- vation Serv o control f or optimal cut length and repeat- able length accuracy Dust collector system f or material particulates r etention (highly recommended f or proper operation) Left to right machine operation This opti[...]

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3-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Unpac king the Bo xes . . . . . . . . .3-2 ● ● Preparing f or Installation . . . . . .3-3 ● ● P ositioning the CTS Saw . . . . . .3-4 ● ● Connecting the Main P ower Sour ce . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 ● ● Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . .3-7 ● ● Installing the Sa w Blades . . . . . . . . . .[...]

The CTS Saw comes fully assembled in a single crate. U NP A CKING THE B O XES CTS Saw UGE058/0803 3-2 I NST ALLA TION CA UTION: Lifting T o av oid personal injur y or damage to the saw lift the saw using a f orklift or hoist with straps that hav e been positioned at the saw's center of gra vity . Carefully uncrate the saw and its components. R[...]

Y ou need these tools f or 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 sa w is installed has the follo wing: ● A grounded po wer source. Check the sa w’ s serial- al tag for the correct amps, [...]

Mov e the saw into position. Place the saw in posi- tion do wnstream of the belt puller . Determine the best distance from the belt puller to the CTS Saw . ● F or flexible products, the saw should be as close as possible to the puller . ● F or rigid products , lea ve enough space to allow the product to flex during the cutting c ycle. In some c[...]

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 remov e the weight from the casters for operation. This minimizes machine vibration during the cutting cycle. Use a plumb line or laser to check f or a s[...]

3-6 I NST ALLA TION Open the serv o saw’ s electrical enclosure. T urn the disconnect dial on the door to the OFF or O position and open the door . Insert the main power wir e through the knockout in the side of the enclosure. Secure the wire with a rubber compression fitting or strain relief. Connect the power wir es to the terminals indicated o[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw I NST ALLA TION 3-7 Conair uses bi-directional encoders to ensure that only product that mov es forward is counted. Installing the encoder consists of se ver- al parts: ● the encoder ● the measuring wheel ● the connecting cable The encoder is fitted with a 1 foot cir- cumference wheel which rides on either the upper belt o[...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 3-8 I NST ALLA TION I NST ALLING THE S AW B LADES D ANGER: Sharp blades! Most injuries caused by sa w blades occur when the saw has been turned off . Handle blades with care at all times. ● Alwa ys wear cut-resistant glov es when the blade guard is open and when handling blades . ● Alwa ys lock out po wer to the sa w bef ore[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw I NST ALLA TION 3-9 Make sur e all components are installed according to assembly drawings. Mak e sure that all bolts on the saw hav e been tightened. Check that saw is f irmly locked into position with the anchoring scre ws. Check that all wiring conf orms to electrical codes , and all wiring cov ers are in place. Plug in the a[...]

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4-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● The Sa w Contr ol . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 ● ● Machine Frame and Support System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4 ● ● Blade Height Adjustment . . . . . .4-4 ● ● Upper Clamp Adjustment . . . . .4-5 ● ● P ower Suppl y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 ● ● Contr ol P anels . . . . . . . .[...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 4-2 O PERA TION T HE S AW C ONTR OL Connect the electrical line cord to a source of po wer com- patible with the nameplate on the saw cut-of f saw . Connect the air supply to the FRL (filter -regulator -lubricator) on the saw . If the optional dust collector was purchased, install and con- nect the dust collector T urn the main [...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw O PERA TION 4-3 Adjust the T ABLE RETURN speed control to the suitable trav el return speed. Adjust the clamp pressur e regulator to grasp the pro- file f irmly . T HE C ONTR OL F EA TURES CONTINUED 13 14 NO TE: The T ABLE RETURN pressure must be set high enough to retur n the tab le to the star t position and tr ig- ger the T A[...]

The machine frame is constructed of welded steel that has been primed and painted to resist corrosion and provide a maintenance free finish. The frame is supported by , four le vel- ing scre ws, that both permanently fix the position of the unit and also help accommodate any une ven flooring. These scre ws hav e a welded hex nut to allo w adjustmen[...]

As with the blade height adjustment, there is also a require- ment to adjust the product clamps to adequately clamp dif fer- ent size products. The clamps are re versible and can be used for clamping round or flat items. If you are running a round product such as pipe or tubing, the side of the clamp that has a "V" notch should be used an[...]

The carriage trav el, blade piv ot and clamp assemblies are mov ed with air cylinders. The speed of the movement of the carriage assembly is controlled by flow controls located on the operator panel. Clockwise rotation will slo w the table speed and counterclockwise rotation will increase the table speed. The blade piv ot assembly is moved up and d[...]

The operation of the saw consists of an automatic sequence of e vents. T o start the saw the main po wer must be on and the appro- priate air supply to the machine. W ith the power on, the control panel will hav e the power on light illuminated. T o start the saw motor , push the start button. Once the saw motor is started, push the yello w manual [...]

The machine is supplied to you completely lubricated. After running the unit for long periods of time, this lubrication will break do wn and become useless. Follo w this lubrication chart for optimum performance. Component T ype of Lubricant Duration T able Piv ot Bearings Chassis Lube 6-9 months Clamp Post Slides Chassis Lube 5-6 months Although t[...]

Lock out and tag out the power to the saw . See Section 1: Intr oduction, How to use the Lock out Device . W ait at least fiv e minutes for the blade to stop completely . Open the rear access door of the machine. Remov e the screws that r etain the blade door to the blade shroud and hinge open the door . Remov e the hex nut. The blade is held on wi[...]

The CTS Saw has been equipped with a chip collection shroud that is connected to the outside of the base to aid in removing chips and debris from the blade area. The success rate of chip remov al is dependent on the type and ability of the customer supplied remov al system or Conair’ s optional v acuum system. C HIP C OLLECTION S HR OUDS AND B LO[...]

5-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Maintenance Features . . . . . . . .5-2 ● ● W arnings and Cautions . . . . . . .5-2 ● ● Maintenance Overview . . . . . . .5-4 ● ● Pre ventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4 ● ● Chec king the Blades . . . . . . . . .5-6 ● ● Chec king Electrical Connections . . . . . . .[...]

W ARNINGS AND C A UTIONS The CTS Saw models need re gular , scheduled maintenance for peak performance. Among the features that require main- tenance are: ● Saw blades ● Blade mounting hardware ● Product guides ● The saw guard hardw are ● Saw alignment ● Floor locks ● Shafts of optional slide rail system ● Electrical cables ● Cont[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw M AINTENANCE 5-3 W ARNING: V oltage Hazard This equipment is pow ered by alternating cur- rent, as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate. Do not operate the equipment at pow er le vels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate. A properly-sized conductiv e ground wire from the incoming po[...]

This section describes the daily , weekly , monthly and semi- annual maintenance schedules that should be performed when changing materials or lines, or when changing equipment, as well as the maintenance procedures to follo w . Cutting either flexible or rigid materials generates tremendous shock and vibration to the entire unit. Anything that can[...]

● W eekly ❒ ❒ Blo w or vacuum, dust and chips from all surfaces of the saw . Open pneumatic and electrical enclosures and remo ve the dust and chips fr om all compo- nents. ❒ ❒ Check that the FRL (f ilter -regulator -lubricator) f or the air input is f illed with oil and that the oilier is working . Pressur e should be set f or around 60 [...]

D ANGER: Sharp blades! Most injuries caused by knif e blades occur when the saw has been turned off . Handle blades with care at all times . ● Alwa ys wear cut-resistant glov es when the blade guard is open and when handling blades . ● Alwa ys lock out the sa w before opening an y guards. ● Alwa ys wait until the sa w blade has stopped comple[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw M AINTENANCE 5-7 Be sure the main po wer is disconnected and the saw is locked out . Always disconnect and lock out the main po wer source before opening the unit or servicing. T ur n the main power disconnect to the off position before opening the electrical enclosure on the back of the saw or the back of the control. This is a[...]

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 o ver-heated wires. Hav e a qualified electrician make an y necessary repairs or replacements. Close the electrical enclosure door . Inspect the exte[...]

6-1 UGE058/0803 CTS Saw ● ● Bef ore Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 ● ● A Fe w W ords of Caution . . . . . .6-2 ● ● Identifying the Cause of a Pr oblem . . . . . . . . .6-3 ● ● Electrical Pr oblems . . . . . . . . . .6-4 ● ● Pr oduct Quality Pr oblems . . . . .6-5 ● ● Chec king the Serv o Amplifier s .6-7 ● ● Chec k[...]

Y ou can av oid most problems by following the recommended installation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide. If you hav e a problem, this section will help you determine the cause and tell you ho w to fix it. Find any wiring, parts, and assembly diagrams that were shipped with your equipment. These are the best referen[...]

The T roubleshooting section cov ers problems directly related to the operation and maintenance of the saw . This section does not provide solutions to problems that originate with other equipment. Additional troubleshooting help can be found in manuals supplied with the other equipment. The main problems you will see with the saw are: ● Saw oper[...]

CTS Saw UGE058/0803 6-4 T ROUBLESHOO TING E LECTRICAL P R OBLEMS Look in this section when you hav e problems such as lights on the control that are working improperly , buttons that do not ex ecute the function properly , and when information input is not ex ecuted properly . Symptom ◆ Saw will not start ◆ Saw blade runs backwards P ossible ca[...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw T ROUBLESHOO TING 6-5 Symptom ◆ Cut not square ◆ Crack or frac- tures in cut sur- faces ◆ General poor cut quality ◆ Product melting at cut P ossible cause Product guides not aligned square to the blade face Blade speed too fast Incorrect blade design Incorrect cooling of extrudate Incorrect blade design Blade running ba[...]

P R ODUCT Q U ALITY P R OBLEMS C ONTINUED CTS Saw UGE058/0803 6-6 T ROUBLESHOO TING Symptom ◆ Incorrect cut length ◆ T able motion inconsistent P ossible cause Encoder or input device problem Puller problem Counter problem Saw clamps not holding Roller ways dirty Rodless cylinder problem Solenoid problem Low air pr essure Solution Check encode [...]

UGE058/0803 CTS Saw T ROUBLESHOO TING 6-7 The servo amplif ier is equipped with a digital readout that can be seen through the vie wing window on the electrical enclosure. This display sho ws amplifier status and error mes- sages. Refer to the supplier's documentation included with this User Guide. NO TE: Make sure y ou look f or ser v o ampli[...]

When the encoder is working properly , the encoder LEDs on the control panel light or flicker as the encoder wheel mo ves and generates signals. If the LEDs do not light when the encoder wheel mov es: Check all connections. Check the encoder cable f or damage. If neces- sary , replace. Check the connector that attaches the cable to the encoder . In[...]

S ER VICE I NFORMA TION A PPENDIX A-1 Conair has made the largest in vestment in customer support in the plastics industry . Our service experts are a vailable to help with any problem you might ha ve installing and operating your equipment. Y our Conair sales representati ve also can help analyze the nature of your problem, assuring that it did no[...]

A PPENDIX A-2 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION UGE058/0803 E QUIPMENT G U ARANTEE P ERFORMANCE W ARRANTY W ARRANTY L IMIT A TIONS Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order , for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommend[...]

Appendix B-1 (1) The Operator Control provides an intuitive user-friendly method to interface with the Conair Servo Traveling Saw. Information is viewed and entered at the Operator Control and is communicated to the servo positional amplifier via the RS-232 serial communication link. The Operator Control is a flat membrane panel consisting of 22 -k[...]

Appendix B-1 (2) Numeric keys These are the black keys containing numbers 0 to 9. Numbers permit data entry of parameters. See Raise and Lower for value trim. Fixed Function Keys (at Bottom) Underneath the numeric keys are fixed function keys. They contain universal symbols and text. The fixed function keys are Raise, Lower, Next, Prev (previous), [...]

Appendix B-1 (3) Contents Page 4 ........... Power up Sequence Page 5 ........... Main Screen – Length Counter ........... Count On/Off Page 6 ........... Total ........... Total Reset ........... Total On /Off Page 7 ........... Length Preset ........... Total Reset Page 8 ........... Homing Page 9 ........... Home Already Page 10 ........... Me[...]

Appendix B-1 (4) Power Up Sequence At power up a series of system screens briefly appear. The software is Red Lion’s Edict-97. This screen or similar shows first. Next, the Communications message appears If there are any problems with communications, this screen will remain on longer than a couple of seconds. If there are no communication problem[...]

Appendix B-1 (5) Main Screen The Main Screen has three features. The top line displays the Length Counter. The bottom line contains the two soft key functions, Total and Length. Length Counter The Length Counter displays counts only when the machine is started and soft key On/Off is on. If the machine is stopped or soft key On/Off is off, this coun[...]

Appendix B-1 (6) Total Softkey By pressing the soft key located under the word Total on the Main Screen, a six-decade total counter is available. Total Screen This is typically used to count cut pieces during the day or days that the product is being produced. Sample or aborted cuts are not counted. It is also possible to turn this counter off or o[...]

Appendix B-1 (7) Length Softkey By pressing the soft key located under the word Length on the Main Screen, the preset for the Length counter is available. The number shown is the current length preset value, i.e. the length to cut the product. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust this number. [...]

Appendix B-1 (8) Homing A defined Home location is required for all servo- positioning applications. After initial power up, Home must be found. All moves are relative to the home location. The Home cycle occurs once after initial power up in response to the Start push button being pressed. There are two kinds of home sequence, home seek and home a[...]

Appendix B-1 (9) Home Already It is possible for the table to be in the home area already. In this case, the table will move forward until it moves off the home sensor. After this, motion is similar to the previous description. After a successful home has been completed, if the saw is stopped and the power to the machine is left on, the table posit[...]

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 access via password to various sub-menus. Menus are a convenient way to access parameters that do not need to be altered often, i.e. table speeds and encoder direction. In addition, preventive maintenance parameters c[...]

Appendix B-1 (11) Maint. Area There are three sub-menus, Dirctn, P/M, and Table accessible in the maintenance area. Exit or Prev - Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to the Menu Area screen. Dirctn Softkey By pressing the soft key located under the word Dirctn on the Maint. Area Screen, the direction of the encoder can be changed. Locate[...]

Appendix B-1 (12) P/M Softkey Pressing the soft key located under the word P/M on the Maint. area screen. Selects the P/M area screen. Two preventive maintenance sub-menus, Time and Cycles can be displayed. Time Softkey Pressing the soft key located under the word Time on the P/M area screen, selects the power-on time screen. The Power-On time scre[...]

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 that the machine has completed. This information could be used for scheduling preventive maintenance. The displayed total can not be reset. Exit or Prev -[...]

Appendix B-1 (14) Return Softkey 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 per minute. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust this number. The acceptable range is 120[...]

Appendix B-1 (15) Advance Softkey Pressing the soft key located under the word Advance on the Table area screen. Selects the Table Advance Speed screen. The number shown is the current table advance speed to encoder speed ratio. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust this number. The acceptable [...]

Appendix B-1 (16) (MENU AREA) Factory Softkey This area is password protected for factory use only. Please do not attempt to get around the password protection as parameters beyond this point are used for calibration and setup. These parameters should only be modified by trained personal. Improper settings will reduce the performance and possibly c[...]

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 Assembly, Pneumatic / Servo 4 2667[...]

EQUIPMENT PARTS LIST TO ORDER PARTS CALL TOLL FREE (800) 458-1960 Reference Part Number Number Qty Description 2 of 3  Servo Opt. / Table Travel 14 20974117 1 Motor, Servo 3000rpm 15 29051011 1 Reducer, Gear 10:1 16 29908007 4 Bearing, Flanged 17 2905320340850 1 Sheave, Timing 18 29053632 1 Bushing, Sheave 19 2905320400850 1 Sheave, Timing 20 29[...]

EQUIPMENT PARTS LIST TO ORDER PARTS CALL TOLL FREE (800) 458-1960 Reference Part Number Number Qty Descr iption 3 of 3  Electrical Control, 3hp 230/460v (7140360201) 40 27500675 1 Switch Assy. Disconnect 41 27501514 1 Contact, Aux. 1N.O. 1N.C. 42 20973414 1 Breaker, Circuit 43 27500202 1 Contactor, Non Rev. 12 Amp 44 27500923 1 Con tacts, Aux. 2[...]