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1. A e F J14 to close fuse electronic circuit board Copyright Silca 2002 71 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 4 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT Replace the electronic circuit board in the following way 1 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 remove the bottom panel ch 7 7 page 74 3 disconnect all the wires from the board Fig 34 4 loosen the nuts E and remove the board 5 fit the new board on the threaded pins and screw down the nuts re connect all the wires each connector is polarized and cannot be placed in the wrong position 6 replace the bottom plate and re position the machine on the workbench 7 turn on the machine and launch the TRANSFER PROGRAM in order to transmit the software 8 Carry out the calibration operations ch 5 8 3 Machine Zero Points page 51 and ch 5 7 1 Automatic calibration of R1 clamp page 41 72 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 5 KEYPAD DISPLAY REPLACEMENT turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable remove the display stand by unscrewing the 2 fixing screws B1 fi
2. T E 2 Z Fig 23 ig Fig 25 ig Copyright Silca 2002 51 Operating manual English Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 5 Maintenance Select 3 Machine zero points TRIAX E CODE Decode and copy Insert the Cuts List of codes Queue from PC Calibrations Maintenance Options Cutters Test Machine zero points Attention the Machine Zero Point loading operation must be carried out following the instructions given to the letter After this operation no keys can be cut or decoded because the machine program will require new calibration of all the clamps ENTER Install Z5 template and setting pin See operating manual ENTER 1 remove the clamp from its support and fit the template Z5 into the dovetail guide pushing it all the way in and securing it with the grub screw ch 4 5 page 16 2 remove the cutter ch 4 7 page 17 and replace ENTER it with the CALIBRATION PIN taking care to push it all the way UP to the mechanical stop fig 18 page 42 Move axis up until contact is made 3 bring the calibration pin manually into contact See operating manual with the template Z5 see fig 27 A view from START above 4 lower the shield and press START 52 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Fig 27 A Attention if the pin and template are
3. riax e cotle Operating manual D424559XA vers 6 0 2000 SILCA S p A Vittorio Veneto This manual has been drawn up by SILCA S p A All rights reserved part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means photocopying microfilm or other without the permission of SILCA S p A Edition May 2004 Printed in Vittorio Veneto by via Podgora 20 2 31029 VITTORIO VENETO TV Italy INDEX REFERENCE o ato 1 GENE RAL 2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION 53 3 ict Exe EE aa CHEN aA Eco eS Ne ano a E cae 4 1 1 MAIN CHARACTERISTICS a 4 1 2 AFE 6 EM 5 1 3 MAIN WORKING PARTS cito editas tuit ii etu di 6 1 4 TECHNICAE DATA eR 7 145 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED cust nale 8 TRANSPORT icai essen 9 2 1 PACKIN 9 2 2 Mise dicam T 9 2 3 MACHINE HANDLING ode ec e 10 MACHINE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION 11 3 1 CHECKING FOR DAMAGE cu ains iex edo 11 9 2 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 11 3 3 POSI TONING 11 3 4
4. 72 7 5 KEY PAD DISPLAY REPLACEMENT eee 73 7 6 ACCESS TO REAR COMPARTMENT ccccccccecccecceceecaeeeeeesseesesececeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeaas 74 7 7 ACCESS TO LOWER COMPARTMENT xo deo dea YA YR ERICH 74 7 8 SENSOR REPLACEMENT ELMO GR PATEAT Vita aS Y V ARR 75 7 9 PHOTOCELL REPLACEMENT ur 78 7 10 SPEED VARIATOR BOARD REPLACEMENT 81 7 11 CHECKING AND REGULATING THE SAFETY MICROSWITCHES 82 7 12 SAFETY MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT 83 7 13 U102TT U103TT TRACER TOWER DECODER REPLACEMENT 83 7 14 TRACER TOWER MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT 2 84 7 15 REPLACING THE CUTTER SPEED CONTROL SENSOR 84 DISPOSING OF MACHINE 85 AFTER SALES SERVICE 86 9 1 REQUEST SERVICE 86 Appendix 1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS VIII Operating manual English Fig 1 REFERENCE GUIDE TRIAX E CODE This manual has been produced to serve as a guide for users of the TRIAX E CODE electronic key cutting machine Read it carefully it is essential if you wish to operate your machine safely and efficiently CONSULTATION The contents of the manual are divided into secti
5. H3LIVHOS 11 YHOLdNYYALNI HOLIMS SHOLLNYYALNI AOLL VOH AOE 2 09 06 001 2 09 011 2 04 06 Copyright Silca 2002 Appendix TRIAX E CODE Ver 230V 50Hz Ver 110V 60Hz Operating manual English ZLANHOS H3 L IVHSOHBMIIN YOLdNYYALNIOYOIN NVHO3 YNALKINYYALNIOYOIN 7 G I3IHSHOLIMSOHWOIIN 3HOLLOHHA3INIOHOIN H3svud HOLOW HOLOW dsivHd YNALOW HOLOW 1001 DNILLNO 3HOLOW lt E 9 o i 2 VELOCITA C2 5101 AOVINVONVSEVANVdS AOHLO3 13 uoavaldsv FINA TVAOu193 13 NOILVHIdSV 3NNVAOHLIO3 T3 IOS NOILONS 3NOIZVHIdSV AOH LLI3 T3 gt gt a TNGOWASIAdS LISMSIGNIMHSAD 7 gt gt gt QvdI9O 13A 55 31HVO dN LYVLS qaads TAA Va3H98 I1 aoNastiadS LI33M9IGNIMHS39 YOAV LNANITV ASSALIA SALYVO YNALVLINAWNIIV 1 1 quvo 93945 TAA e VQ3H9S Appendix Copyright Silca 2002 TRIAX E CODE Operating manual English VER 100V 50 60Hz ZLANHOS NVuHO3 YALYVO 3H8OLLOHWVA3INIOHOIN 35V INVOnVSaVdNVdS AOHLIO3 TH
6. Use the r h arrow key to view the description associated to the lock system To delete an enabled system place the cursor on the line to be eliminated and press the CLEAR key Copyright Silca 2002 61 Operating manual English 5 10 ERROR MESSAGES The message shows that the cutter or tracer has come into contact with an obstacle during its approach to a position not set E g e there is a foreign body on the clamp e the key has not been placed in position prop erly vertically instead of horizontally or does not correspond to the one required by the SSN selected e the clamp fitted is different from that required by the processing decoding in progress e the wrong adapter has been fitted or is not re quired for the processing decoding in progress The message shows that the clamp required by the program flow for cutting or decoding has not been calibrated Calibrate the clamp involved see example in ch 5 7 1 page 41 Cutting or decoding has been started in one of the following situations e the tool release lever is in the spindle rotation LOCKED position instead of its normal posi tion see ch 4 6 page 16 e the tool has not been fitted and the grip is un screwed e there is metal dust or scraps on Z carriage and the black spindle cap A machine zeroing procedure calibration has been started on the plate or clamp with a tracer point tool or Tracer Tower One of the following situat
7. Decode Copyright Silca 2002 21 Operating manual English Example for MERCEDES SSN Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to the Mark field It is not necessary to enter the entire name the first letters are sufficient the name of the MAKE closest alphabetical order appears automatically the arrow keys a up down can be used to scroll the successive makes in alphabetical order Use the CLEAR key to delete the text entered the last line in the window gives the results of the search 06 List ENTER means that 6 Silca Serial Numbers SSN have been found press ENTER to see the list The symbol gt gt indicates that there are other systems locks V Press e down arrow key to scroll them and highlight the one required To view further information on the SSNs found hold down the key right hand arrow SSN 28 HUS39P 4T 8W ASSOCIATED MAKES 1 MERCEDES TRIAX E CODE SSN MFG MER MERCEDES 06 List ENTER Decode MERCEDES 1 HU41P 2T 10W 2 HU55P 2T 13W 3 HU39P 4T 8W MERCEDES 2 HU55P 2T 13W 3 HU39P 4T 8W 4 HU64P 2T 10W DECODE SSN 28 Side A Clamp H1 Tracer 0 START TRACER TOWER TRACER U102 or U103 The TRACER TOWER is a standard device on the machine for decoding If a particular key and or adapter does not permit to use the TRACER TOWER the machine will automatically d
8. START to Pos Sensors TX ON TZ OFF See operating manual tighten the screw L4 to secure the plate START reposition the machine on its workbench and lower the shield Copyright Silca 2002 55 Operating manual English Regulation of sensor for vertical carriage Z axis TRIAX E CODE loosen the nut L8 securing the sensor rod and turn the rod L9 manually until the display description changes from OFF to ON Z axis sensor Fig 29 The display changes from Pos Sensors TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START to Pos Sensors TX OFF TY OFF TZ ON See operating manual tighten the nut L8 START lower the shield press the START push button the Machine Zero Points are detected by electric contact the Machine Zero Points are detected by electric Zero detection in progress 56 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English 6 if the calibration values read exceed the limits allowed 50 hundredths of a mm calibration is not valid and the following message appears In this case the operation must be carefully repe ated paying great attention to all the steps espe cially positioning of the Z5 template and regulation of the photocell 7 if the operation is successfully completed the display will show the difference between the theoretical value and the one read Delta 8 press ENTER to end the
9. TRACER TOWER ALARM Lower TRACER TOWER The TRACER TOWER is not in the idle position raise the TRACER TRACER TOWER ALARM Lift TRACER TOWER The lock system selected does not accept gaps between cuts Complete the combination entered Incomplete cutting data The data card number entered is not in the database SSN not available The cuts entered cannot be made see ch 5 3 page 21 Non feasible combination Copyright Silca 2002 63 Operating manual English The clamp is not in the machine database The cutter is not in the machine database The adapter is not in the machine database The data card is for a type of cut not run by the machine Automatic calibration reveals variations that exceed the nominal values for reference points repeat the calibration procedure carefully Calibration of the Machine Zero Points reveals a contact failure between the two templates used ch 5 8 3 page 51 Shows a machine function not yet available TRIAX E CODE Clamp not available Cutter not available Adaptor not available Type of cut not available Exceeded setting tolerance limit See operating manual TEMPLATE ERROR No contact made See operating manual Non feasible function 64 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Attention Attention The electronic control board has exceeded the maximum permitted temperature Check the c
10. display e emergency push button GRAPHICS The Plexiglas protective shield carries an adhesive warning label fig 8 This label must never be removed Do not use compressed air for cleaning Copyright Silca 2002 TRIAX E CODE Operating manual English 4 REGULATION AND USE OF THE MACHINE 4 1 Fig 9 display KEYPAD AND FUNCTION KEYS The machine s keypad has 19 alphanumeric and 6 function keys The alphanumeric keys are used for entering the data card number and cutting data numbers and or letters according to the code on the card in use Each of the 19 alphanumeric keys contains two characters the main character white which is directly active and an alternate character red which is activated by simultaneously pressing the SHIFT key E g 1 H key pressed directly produces 1 Held down SHIFT and pressed 1 H key produces H Rua CEM function keys alphanumeric keys FUNCTION KEYS START SpA Activates machine operations with shield down STOP Stop button particularly when the machine is in motion Interrupts the function in progress at any time during operation ENTER Confirms advancement of the various functions in the menu ha B CLEAR deletes digited characters The combination of the SHIFT CLEAR COPY keys allows automatic entry into the Decode and copy function from any of the menus SHIFT Press the SHIF
11. Calibrations Maintenance Options 1 Clamps 2 Tracer Tower 3 Adapters The machine has a self calibration system that uses the tracer point or special templates when necessary The clamps and the decoding device TRACER TOWER must be calibrated before use The ADAPTERS special devices to give better grip on certain types of keys are precision calibrated during manufacture and do not require an automatic calibration system However if necessary the operator can adjust the cutting data with the procedure illustrated in ch 5 7 3 User adjustments page 45 In the circumstances listed below it may be necessary to re set one or all of the clamps and the TRACER This operation is semi automatic and requires close attention to the instructions listed below EVENT CALIBRATIONS CLAMPS TRACER Electronic board replacement YES YES R1 clamp replacement YES NO with a new one of the same type Installation of optional clamps YES 40 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Attention 5 7 1 E CODE Automatic calibration of R1 clamp Below is a description of all the steps necessary for calibration Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 4 Calibrations Select 1 Clamps Select the R1 clamp from the list The X Y Z values can be different from 00 due to previous calibration Before calibration check that there are no keys or ada
12. Pos Photocells TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START Pos Photocells TX OFF TYzON TZ OFF See operating manual START Pos Photocells TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START Pos Photocells TX ON TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START Pos Photocells TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START Photocell Pos TX ON TY OFF TZ ON See operating manual START 54 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Regulation of sensor for top carriage X axis e lift the protective shield usethe hex wrench to loosen the grub screw B1 slowly move the rod B2 manually in both Pos Sensors directions fig 28 until the point of transition from TX OFF TZ OFF OFF to ON is found The display changes from See operating manual START to Pos Sensors TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual Secure the rod by tightening the grub screw B1 START CT X axis sensor N lt lt 2 EE Fig 28 Regulation of sensor for bottom carriage Y axis e tip the machine onto one side loosen the screw L5 securing the sensor support plate fig 39 page 75 and move the plate Pos Sensors manually until the description on the display goes TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF from OFF to ON The display changes from See operating manual
13. a fuse F1 on the electronic control board cut out see ch 7 3 page 71 not included in version 100V b cutter protective cover microswitch cut out or disconnected see ch 7 11 page 82 and ch 7 11 page 82 C cutter motor wiring disconnected d internal fault on the electronic control board see ch 7 4 page 72 Use tests No 5 and 8 ch 5 8 2 page 49 to check operation of the sensor and photocell Check the fuse F4 fig 33 page 71 on the electronic control board Check the X axis connecting cable J1 fig 46 page 79 electronic control circuit board faulty Use tests No 6 and 9 ch 5 8 2 page 49 to check operation of the sensor and photocell Check the fuse F4 fig 33 page 71 on the electronic control board electronic control circuit board faulty Use tests No 7 and 10 ch 5 8 2 page 49 to check operation of the sensor and photocell Check the fuse F4 fig 33 page 71 on the electronic control board electronic control circuit board faulty Check the position of the lever ch 4 7 page 17 Check for any swarf on the top part of the cutter shaft fig 55 page 84 Speed change circuit board faulty ch 7 10 page 81 not included in version 100V Copyright Silca 2002 69 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 30 7 2 Attention Fig 31 BELT REPLACEMENT AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT BEFORE CARRYING OUT THIS
14. 56 remove the nut B6 and remove the sensor replace the sensor and lock in place with the nuts B6 and B7 at approx 0 2 mm from the pulley fig 56 connect the connector A2 carry out Test 22 Cutter motor speed sensor ch 5 8 2 page 49 84 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 8 DISPOSING OF MACHINE To dispose the machine it must be rendered unusable by carrying out the operations listed below deactivation of the electricity supply e separation of the plastic and metal parts When these operations have been carried out the machine can be disposed of according to the current regulations in the country of use WASTE DISPOSAL CEE standards lay down special regulations for waste disposal MACHINE TRIAX E CODE is a durable machine and is also re usable Recycling is an ecologically sound practice to be recommended PACKING As the packing in which the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine is transported is made of cardboard and wood it can be re used if intact or used as fuel for the production of heat e g wood fired stoves if dismantled Warning Take great care when dismantling the packing as it contains nails the points of which will be exposed Bend them down into the wood with a hammer or remove separately and dispose of them in an authorized metal recycling centre As waste the packing is considered solid urban waste and must not be thrown into the environme
15. fig 4 page 6 by hand and check that the sensor changes from ON to OFF 50 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 8 3 Machine Zero Points The machine comes with a self calibration procedure using a regulating template provided ch 1 5 Accessories provided page 8 and special procedures Such procedures must be carried out strictly according to the descriptions and illustrations Regulation is necessary when the following events occur ZEROES Replacement or maintenance of Tracer NO NO YES Tower decoders PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS turn the machine off and unplug from the mains remove the back panel ch 7 6 page 74 loosen the screws securing the Y and Z axes photocell disks Y G fig 24 and Z L fig 23 lt N remove the bottom panel ch 7 7 page 74 loosen the 3 fixing screws B5 and remove the X axis carriage cover by pulling in the direction shown fig 38 page 74 remove the protective cover on the belt ch 7 2 page 70 loosen the screws securing the X axis photocell disk fig 24 replace the plug in the mains socket turn the machine on and carry on with the procedure described below 9 Di L E
16. 57 3 SER ADJUSTMENT S eara 45 5 8 MAINTENANCE O RT ia he axis 48 Dol meee 48 49 5 8 3 MACHINE ZERO POINTS 51 5 9 OPTIONS S D 58 Doi 58 5 9 2 CARRIAGE APPROACH SPEED 58 5 9 9 PHEEEBBNORES i6 basa Och ac 59 5 94 TRACER TOWER 60 B cl c r 60 5 9 6 KEYPADINVERSION AA 60 5 9 7 LIMITED ACCESS DATA PROTECTED SYSTEM 60 5 9 7 1 LIST OF ANABLED SYSTEMS ACTIVATED 60 5 10 ERROR MESSAGES 62 5 11 WINTRANSFER PROGRAM one 66 eI lcge 67 UE Se aaa Cru VE Ear E Sa 68 7 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING bantur 68 7 2 BELT REPLACEMENT AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT 70 7 3 FUSE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT 71 7 4 ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT
17. CODE 1 4 TECHNICAL DATA Electricity supply 230 50Hz 110V 60Hz 100V 50 60Hz Maximum absorbed power 230V 1 4 Amp 300 Watt 110V 4 8 Amp 300 Watt 100V 4 2 Amp 320 Watt Cutter motor 230V 110V 2 speed single phase 100V 1 speed single phase Cutters Available in HSS rapid steel or hard metal carbide Cutter speed 230V 50Hz 3500 7000 rpm 10 110V 60Hz 4300 8650 rpm 10 100V 50Hz 7100 rpm 10 100V 60Hz 8400 rpm 10 Movements on 3 axes with ball screws activated by step motors on rectified roller guides Clamp universal interchangeable for fixed grip Runs bottom axis X 57 mm top axis Y 32 mm vertical axis Z 30 mm Dimensions width 500 mm depth 500 mm height 500 mm with shield raised 700 mm Mass Kg 45 Noise rating sound pressure Lp A 77 dB A cutting steel keys Copyright Silca 2002 7 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 1 5 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED TRIAX E CODE comes with a set of accessories for its operation and maintenance tools hex wrenches fuses etc supplied in a special tool kit comprising tool kit pum 2 mm allen key 6 mm allen key D300221Z7Z 030022677 2 Amp fuse delayed 2 5 mm allen key 10 mm spanner D312423ZZ 030022247 0300308474 4 Amp fuse delayed 3 mm allen key 13 mm spanner 030872677 030022377 030278877 6 3 Amp fuse delayed 4 mm allen key steel bar 031065272 030022477
18. D402302BA i 10 Amp fuse delayed 5 mm allen key 031656844 030022577 4 Amp fuse rapid 230V Z4 serial test connector Program disk 031656844 041666144 TRANSFER 1 5 mm allen key 10 Amp fuse rapid 100V 110V 030999722 Slanted setting template allen key 2 5 mm brush Z5 030693577 adapter for Mercedes setting pin D204174ZZ m 8 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 2 TRANSPORT 2 1 The key cutting machine is easily transported and is not dangerous to handle The packed machine should be carried by at least two people PACKING The packing for the TRIAX E CODE is designed to ensure safe transportation and protect the machine and all its parts It comprises a pallet base b to which the machine is attached and a cardboard box as a cover a The machine is fixed to the base with screwed down brackets that hold it firmly in place during transport avoiding damage to the protective shield The closed packing is held in place by two straps which hold the cardboard box firmly on the pallet Symbols are printed on the outside of the cardboard box to give instructions and warnings for transportation Note keep the packing and use it every time the machine must be transported Fig 5 Attention 2 2 Keep dry Handle with care This side up Don t use put the machine into its original packing and fix it with the brackets every time it
19. GIALLO YELLOW JAUNE AMARILLO GLEB ARANCIO ORANGE ORANGE ANARANJADO ORANGE NERO BLACK NOIR NEGRO SCHWARZ MARRONE BROWN BRUN MARRON BRAUN AZZURRO BLUE AZUR AZUL BLAU BIANCO WHITE BLANC BLANCO WEISS GRIGIO GREY GRIS GRIS GRAU 00000000 FOTOCELLULA ASSE X PHOTOCELL AXIS X CELLULE PHOTOELECTRIQUE AXE X FOTOCELULA EJE X FOTOZELLE ACHSE X INSY GND INFY 12V 12V INS GND JA2 0000 14 25 5 GND 232 9 4 8 RTS 3RXD 7 CTS 2 TXD 6 DCD 13 25 12 OUT 3 24 OUT 2 11 OUT 1 23 OUT 0 10 22 GND 9 GND 21 GND 8 GND 20 IN 8 iss 19 24V 6 24 18 24V 5 24 17 IN 7 4 IN6 16 IN 5 3 INA 15 IN3 2 IN2 14 IN 1 1 INO TRIAX E CODE MX SENSORE X SENSOR X SENSEUR X DETECTOR X SENSOR X RS232 ALIMENTATORE AUTOMATICO AUTOMATIC FEEDER ALIMENTATEUR AUTOMATIQUE ALIMENTADOR AUTOMATICO AUTOMATISCHE ZUFUHRER VI Appendix Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 202 GND 14 VCC 13 GND 12 J3 11 GND 10 VLED SER DIN SER DIN SER RES SER RES SER DOUT SER DOUT SER CLK SER CLK FP Oo o ELETTROVALVOLA ASPIRAZIONE mmn 52222000700 NB ESI ELECTROVANNE ASPIRATION ELECTROVALVULA ASPIRADOR NERO ELECTROVENTIL SPANEABSAUGANLAGE BLACK NOIR NEGRO SCHWARZ 714 CONTATTO ELETTRICO MANDRINO ELECTRIC CONTACT SPIND
20. axis sensor Fig 41 76 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Fig 43 Fig 44 TOP AXIS X SENSOR REPLACEMENT 1 8 9 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable raise the protective shield disconnect the top axis connection wire J1 from the carriage fig 42 remove the top axis cover by unscrewing the 3 fixing screws B5 and pull out in the direction shown fig 42 disconnect the sensor connector J fig 43 loosen the grub screw M2 with the allen key provided remove the faulty sensor M1 and replace with a new one turning until it almost touches the underlying pin fig 44 Tighten the grub screw M2 connect the sensor connector J replace the top axis cover 10 connect the top axis connection wire J1 to the carriage Fig 42 RANAN m TRIAX E CODE X axis sensor Copyright Silca 2002 77 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 9 Fig 45 PHOTOCELL REPLACEMENT REPLACING THE BOTTOM AXIS Y PHOTOCELL turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable remove the back panel see ch 7 6 access to rear compartment page 74 loosen the 2 screws G2 securing the photocell and remove disconnect the photocell wire Gi1 fig 45 connect the wire to the new photocell place the photocell in pos
21. circuit board Ol Attention DO NOT LOOSEN THE L5 SCREW 7 loosen the nut L3 unscrew the sensor from the plate and remove fig 39 8 remove the front cover on the bottom carriage by unscrewing the 3 screws B4 fig 40 9 place the new sensor in position tightening it until it almost touches the screw L2 fig 39 Secure with the nut L3 10 connect the sensor connector to the circuit board 11 replace the transformer support plate the back panel and the display stand in reverse order Y axis sensor e Ke SE 2 22 Fig 39 Fig 40 Copyright Silca 2002 75 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE REPLACING THE VERTICAL SENSOR Z Attention BEFORE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION LOWER THE TRACER TOWER SO THAT THE TRACER POINTS ARE NOT IN DANGER OF HARMING THE OPERATOR turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable remove the back panel see ch 7 6 access to rear compartment page 74 remove the belt cover see ch 7 2 Belt replacement and tension adjustment page 70 disconnect the sensor connector from the circuit board loosen the nut L10 unscrew the sensor from the plate and remove place the new sensor in position tightening it until it almost touches the pin L9 Secure with the nut L10 connect the sensor connector to the circuit board 8 replace the back panel and belt cover O Z
22. doadvuldsv 3 ITA TVAOHL93 13 NOILVHIdSV 3NNVAOHLIO3TJ 3NT1VA GION3 OS NOILONS 3JNOIZVHIdSV AOHLLTTI 5101 H3Svud HOLOW HOLOW YNILON HOLON 1001 ONILLNO SHOLOW Copyright Silca 2002 IV Appendix Operating manual English BIANCO WHITE BLANC BLANCO WEISS ARANCIO ORANGE ORANGE ANARANJADO ORANGE NERO BLACK NOIR NEGRO SCHWARZ MARRONE BROWN BRUN MARRON BRAUN AZZURRO BLUE AZUR AZUL BLAU BIANCO WHITE BLANC BLANCO WEISS ARANCIO ORANGE ORANGE ANARANJADO ORANGE NERO BLACK NOIR NEGRO SCHWARZ MARRONE BROWN BRUN MARRON BRAUN AZZURRO BLUE AZUR AZUL BLAU SENSORE Z SENSORZ SENSEUR 2 DETECTORZ SENSORZ 24V INSX GND 12V INFX GND J17 TRIAX E CODE 00000000 J19 J12 00000000 JB3 GND INFX 12V SENSORE Y SENSOR Y SENSEUR Y DETECTOR Y SENSOR Y FOTOCELLULA ASSE Y PHOTOCELL AXIS Y CELLULE PHOTOELECTRIQUE AXE Y FOTOCELULA EJE Y FOTOZELLE ACHSE Y MZ FOTOCELLULA ASSE Z PHOTOCELL AXIS Z CELLULE PHOTOELECTRIQUE AXE Z FOTOCELULA EJE Z FOTOZELLE ACHSE Z Copyright Silca 2002 Appendix V Operating manual English 10 GND 2329 8 7 RTS 6 RXD 5 CTS 4 TXD 3 2 DCD 1 26 25 24 OUT 3 23 OUT 2 22 OUT 1 21 OUT 0 20 24V 12 24V 11 24V 10 24V 9 IN78 IN 67 IN 56 IN45 IN34 IN 23 IN 12 01
23. fig 16 anticlockwise until the tool is released remove the tool To fit a tool proceed as follows lock spindle rotation by means of the lever N fig 16 fit the tool all the way into the spindle turning until it clicks into place the groove on the tool fig 15 page 16 with one hand hold the tool in place and with the other turn the knob O fig 16 page 17 clockwise release spindle rotation by raising the lever N fig 16 Attention if the lever is left in the locked position when START is pressed the following message appears SPINDLE ALARM Check cutter install and locking device position Fig 16 To fit a decoder proceed as follows lock spindle rotation by lowering the lever N fig 16 fit the decoder all the way into the spindle with one hand hold the tool in place and with the other turn the knob fig 16 clockwise release spindle rotation by raising the lever N Attention X ifthe lever is left in the locked position when START is pressed the following message appears SPINDLE ALARM Check cutter install and locking device position Copyright Silca 2002 17 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 OPERATING GUIDE 5 1 Attention INTRODUCTION The Operating Guide below explains how to use the TRIAX E CODE without a Personal Computer All operations to use the key cutting machine manually are explained step by step The Personal Com
24. information about the SSNs found hold down the key right hand arrow SSN 25 HU41P 2T 10W ASSOCIATED MAKES Sus 1 MERCEDES Enter the code NA2500 TRIAX E CODE Side A Axis 1 Clamp H1 Pos 3 Cutter W101 Pieces 1 1 START NEW CODE 1V1 5V12295 ENTER Code MFG MER MERCEDES 06 Lista ENTER MERCEDES 06 1 H NA2001 3200 HU41P 2 H NA10001 30057 HUS55P 3 H NS2001 3500 HUS39P MERCEDES 06 4 1 6700 HU64P 5 H NA2500 3500 HU41P 6 700001 703000 HU39P ENTER Insert the code NA2500 H NA2000 3200 ENTER 36 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE There are now two possible choices 1 Proceed with SHIFT ENTER to follow the com plete flow and see the cutting data associated Axis 1 with the code entered The cutting data is already Sides A C entered and corresponds to the code NA2500 1133355354 12345 2 Proceed with ENTEH to skip some of the data and get to the window preceding the start of the cutting operation The operational functions relating to key cutting are Side A Axis 1 the same as those described in ch 5 4 Insert the Clamp R1 Pos 2 Cuts 1 page 29 from the point Enter cutting data Cutter W101 Adapt 06 on except for Pieces 1 1 START e after terminating the cutting operation and pressing STOP a new window appears to ask whether the user NEW CODE wishes to cut
25. is transported UNPACKING To remove the machine from the packing box 1 cut the straps with scissors and remove 2 raise the top part of the cardboard box loosen the screws on the front and rear brackets holding the machine on the pallet use the special spanner to loosen the nuts on the machine feet by a couple of turns A remove the metal brackets and tighten the nuts on the feet check the contents of the box comprising 1 TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine 1 set of documents including operating manual spare parts list and guarantee 1 power cable 1 tool kit O Copyright Silca 2002 9 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 2 3 MACHINE HANDLING When the TRIAX E CODE has been unpacked place it directly on its workbench this operation must be carried out by at least two people Attention when lifting the machine hold it firmly by the base and no other part fig 6 A Never lift the machine by holding the keypad stand fig 6 B YES Fig 6 A NO Fig 6 B 10 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 3 MACHINE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION 3 1 3 2 3 3 Fig 7 The key cutting machine can be installed by the purchaser and does not require any special skills It is supplied ready for use and does not need to be set up However some checks and preparation for use have to be carried out by the operator CHECKING FOR DAMAGE TR
26. material from W to H or vice versa If the cutter previously used is different from the one required the following message appears If the protective shield is not closed the following message appears When the shield is lowered the following message appears If the TRACER TOWER is down the following message appears When the TRACER TOWER is raised the following TRIAX E CODE Axis 2 of 2 Side C SSN 28 32354645 1 123456 ENTER Side A Clamp H1 Cutter W101 Pieces 1 1 Axis 1 Pos 0 START Is cutter W101 installed No STOP Yes START START Close Shield Continue STOP Yes START TRACER TOWER ALARM Lift tracer tower message appears Side A Axis 1 Attention gt the operator is responsible for installing the right Clamp H1 Pos 0 cutter as there is no electronic device to warn of Cutter W101 any errors y Pieces 1 START 24 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English 4 bt 180 4 1 During the cutting operation the following message appears The value Axis 1 appears during cutting of the 151 axis Going on to cut axis 2 the following message appears When side A has been cut the following message appears Turn the key 180 in the clamp side C When the cutting operation is complete the following message appears Press ENTER to proceed with another copy Press STOP to end the ope
27. not in the position shown in fig 27 B the following appears on the display 5 check that the template Z5 and the calibration pin are positioned as in fig 27 A and fig 27 B Press ENTER and follow the procedure from point 4 The following message appears on the display the machine takes the axes to the predefined po sition TRIAX E CODE Fig 27 B TEMPLATE ERROR No contact made See operating manual ENTER Pos Photocells TX OFF TY OFF TZ OFF See operating manual START Copyright Silca 2002 53 Operating manual English PROCEED AXIS BY AXIS AS FOLLOWS Bottom carriage photocell Y axis e turn the Y axis disk manually fig 25 page 51 until the display description TY goes from OFF to ON The display changes from use the spanner provided to tighten the grub screw Top carriage photocell X axis e turn the X axis disk manually fig 24 page 51 until the display description TX goes from OFF to ON The display goes from use the spanner provided to tighten the grub screw B Vertical carriage photocell Z axis e turn the Z axis disk manually fig 23 page 51 until the display description TZ goes from OFF to ON The display goes from use the spanner provided to tighten the grub screw L lower the protective shield press START The machine will reposition itself for regulation of the sensors TRIAX E CODE
28. on to the 2nd axis Enter the number of keys to be cut pieces 1 255 Enter the cutter required Press SHIFT ENTER to alter the cutter material from W to H or vice versa Raise the TRACER TOWER If the cutter previously used is different from that required the following message appears During the cutting operation the following message appears The value Axis 1 appears during cutting of axis 1 Going on to cut axis 2 the following message appears When the cutting operation for the side A is complete the following message appears TRIAX E CODE SSN 20 Axis 2 of 3 Side C T MS 4 9 2 1234 Axis 3 of 3 SSN 20 Side D zd duse usd uen 123 Axis 1 Pos 0 Side A Clamp H1 Cutter W108 Pieces 1 1 START START Is cutter W108 installed No STOP Yes START CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 2 Axis 3 Pos 0 Side B Clamp R1 Cutter W108 START SU A Copyright Silca 2002 27 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE NV CUTTING IN PROGRESS T Turn the key on the clamp 90 side B Copy 1 of 1 Side B Axis 3 gt When the cutting operation for side B is complete the following message appears Side C Axis 1 Clamp H1 Pos 0 Turn the key on the clamp 90 side C Cutter W108 START CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Si
29. parts see Spare Parts List provided with the machine 7 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING FAULT CHECK PROBABLE CAUSE Machine on check if the a emergency button activated message on display rear fan is b faulty general fuses in power socket working yg p c master switch on back of machine in OFF position d disconnected supply wire a fuse F3 on the electronic control board has cut out b loose connection wire between display and electronic board c display out of order Cutter motor not a the closed protective shield is not making proper contact with the safety microswitch working see ch 7 11 page 82 b fuse F1 on the electronic control board cut out see ch 7 3 page 71 c motor wire not properly connected to the connector see ch 7 4 page 72 d faulty electronic control board The display shows Check the fuse F2 fig 33 page 71 on the electronic control circuit board involved Cutting in Ogr Use tests 1 2 3 ch 5 8 2 page 49 to check the X Y Z axis motors or decode etc but the X Y Z axes are Check the X axis connecting cable fig 46 page 79 immobile and none The wiring connecting the X Y Z axis motors to the electronic control board is not of hs keys is properly secured or the connectors are not fitted correctly ch 7 4 page 72 enabled Electronic control circuit board faulty With shield closed a the closed protective shield is not making proper contact with the safety micr
30. update Vers DB 1 this refers to the version of the data relating to the Systems Locks entered Ask SILCA to update your machine database with all the new systems available on the market The value changes with every update The WinTransfer program see ch 5 11 page 66 or the Silca Key Programs allow updating of the program and machine data with the aid of a PC and a serial connection 20 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Main menu 5 3 Operational keys V Use the arrow keys a a up down to position the cursor on the option required and press a ENTER or enter the key corresponding to the option number The symbol gt gt indicates that the menu contains other items which can be reached with the down arrow key Cy DECODE AND copy 0 TRIAX E CODE 0 Decode and Copy 1 Insert the Cuts 2 List of codes 3 Queue from PC 4 Calibrations 5 Maintenance 6 Options IMPORTANT keys in anodized aluminium plastic or any other material that has no electrical conductivity CANNOT BE DECODED For keys of this type use only the key cutting function Below is a description of all the different stages for decoding and cutting a key Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 0 Decode and Make a search by SSN or MFG see ch 5 1 Symbols and terminology page 18 0 Decode and Copy 1 Insert the Cuts 2 List of codes 3 Queue from PC
31. 2 List of Codes Carry out the search by entering the code or Make ch 5 2 Initial operations page 20 Code 1V10000 Example by Code 1V10000 MFG VOLVO 1V1 5V12295 Ymos NE66P Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to the field Code Enter the code 1V10000 The search finds only one series for Volvo with codes between 1V1 and 5V12295 Searches for the code entered is made in all the series relating to the MAKES enabled With standard settings the machine makes searches in all the series of codes To filter searches for codes on the basis of given Lock Makes or Cars follow the instructions on page 59 ch 5 9 Options 6 5 9 3 Preferences Preselect Makes If the code entered belongs to a series but not to the group of makes selected the message Code not found appears and the last line of the window shows the words SHIFT Press the keys SHIFT and to temporarily exclude the filtrer and extend the search to all makes so that the result can be viewed without having to alter the settings for Preselect Makes e To view further information about SSNs found hold down the key right hand arrow Code 1V10000 01 1 1V1 5V12295 Ymos NE66P SSN 47 Ymos NE66P 4T ASSOCIATED SSN MAKES 1 VOLVO There are now two possible choices 1 proceed with SHIFT ENTER in order to follow 8 1 of 2 SSN 47 the complete fl
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33. Computer cannot be altered by the operator Queue from PC 3 Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 3 Queue from PC 1 Insert the Cuts 2 List of Codes 3 Queue from PC 0010 Codes received 1 AB100 32 3 2 AH100 45 2 3 A3456 67 3 0 Decode and copy Analysing the first line in the window above Progression for codes received shows that the 3 keys set have not all been cut shows that the 3 keys set have all been cut AB100 Cutting code sent by 32 Number of pieces to cut for code AB100 Press the ENTER key to go on to the Insert the cuts procedure From this time on the operating functions are the same as those described in ch 5 4 Insert the Cuts 1 page 29 Press the SHIFT ENTER keys to see the Data received list for each code transmitted which gives other data sent by the PC such as Name of the customer assigned by the PC program in the HISTORIC archive Art Key article Each key received by the PC has a set quantity or number of pieces The machine program decreases the number with every key cut and stores the count in its memory even when the machine is turned off For this purpose a START key has been added in order to search for the first code in the list with a number of cut keys lower than that set 38 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Operational keys Arrow k
34. DESCRIPTION OF WORK STATION 12 3 5 LEM IM CD EE 12 REGULATION AND USE OF THE MACHINE 13 4 1 KEYPAD AND FUNCTION KEYS nennen nnn nnne nnn nnns nnn 13 4 2 USE OF CLAMP o ase ee hv Cist Ses 14 4 3 LOCKING THE KEYS uoi aimed etian ee 14 4 4 LOCKING LASER TYPE KEYS WITH NARROW STEMS 15 4 5 FITTING THE CLAMP TO THE MACHINE eene nnn nnns 16 4 6 Cc PCT 16 4 7 CHANGING THE CUT TER DECODER boca ede s 17 OPERATING GUIDE 18 5 1 SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY tenet dos tenete dos d 18 5 2 co i ur ont b uar Pe rag ead buc a CUM 20 5 9 DECODE AND COPY SU 21 5 4 29 5 5 LIST OF OGODES A 2 M aere 35 5 6 USE OF THE MACHINE WITH A PERSONAL COMPUTER 38 5 7 we 40 5 7 1 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF R1 CLAMP 41 5 7 2 AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF THE TRACER TOWER 43
35. IAX E CODE is solid and compact and will not normally damage if transport unpacking and installation have all been carried out according to the instructions in this manual However it is always advisable to check that the machine has not suffered any damage ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS To ensure that the best use is made of the key cutting machine bear in mind the following parameters for its location the area should be well aired and dry The ideal conditions for the machine are temperature between 10 C 50 F and 40 C 104 F relative humidity approx 60 POSITIONING 1 place the machine on a horizontal surface solid enough to take the weight 45 Kg for comfort when using the working parts of the machine the workbench should be at the same height as the operator s hips it is important to leave clearance of at least 30 cm behind the machine and on each side to ensure proper ventilation 2 ensure that the mains voltage is the same as that of the machine which must be earthed and provided with a differential switch 3 connect the electricity supply wire to the power inlet and the plug Z fig 4 page 6 Copyright Silca 2002 11 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 3 4 3 5 Fig 8 DESCRIPTION OF WORK STATION The machine needs only one operator who has the following controls at his her disposal fig 4 page 6 e master switch placed on the back of the machine key positioning clamp e keypad
36. LE CONTACT ELECTRIQUE MANDRIN CONTACTO ELETRICO MANDRIL ELEKTRISCH KONTAKT SPINDEL CONTATTO ELETTRICO TRACER TOWER p pe ELECTRIC CONTACT TRACER TOWER CONTACT ELECTRIQUE TRACER TOWER CONTACTO ELETRICO TRACER TOWER ELEKTRISCH KONTAKT TRACER TOWER J20 IN7 GND MICROINTERRUTTORE CARTER INS MICROSWITCH SHIELD P GND MICROINTERRUPTEUR ECRAN MICROINTERRUPTOR MIKROSCHALTER SCHUTZ Copyright Silca 2002 Appendix VII Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Ver 230V 50Hz 15 INO BLACK INI NOIR IN2 NEGRO IN3 SCHWARZ 24 GND MICROINTERRUTTORE DECODIFICA DECODE MICROSWITCH MICROINTERRUPTEUR DECODAGE MICROINTERRUPTOR DESCODIFICA MIKROSCHALTER DECODIERUNG WN Ver 110V 60Hz J15 INO BLACK NOIR IN2 NEGRO IN3 SCHWARZ 24 GND MICROINTERRUTTORE DECODIFICA DECODE MICROSWITCH MICROINTERRUPTEUR DECODAGE MICROINTERRUPTOR DESCODIFICA MIKROSCHALTER DECODIERUNG SENSORE VELOCITA MOTORE FRESA CUTTER MOTOR SPEED SENSOR SENSEUR VITESSE MOTEUR FRAISE DETECTOR DEVELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR DE LA FRESA SICHERUNG ZUR KONTROLLE DER MOTORGESCHWINDIGKEIT Ver 100V 50 60Hz J15 INO BLACK INI NOIR IN2 NEGRO IN3 SCHWARZ 24V GND MICROINTERRUTTORE DECODIFICA DECODE MICROSWITCH MICROINTERRUPTEUR DECODAGE MICROINTERRUPTOR DESCODIFICA MIKROSCHALTER DECODIERUNG VIII Appendix Copyright Silca 2002 SILCA S p A Via Podgora 20 Z l 3102
37. OPERATION LOWER THE TRACER TOWER SO THAT THE TRACER POINTS ARE NOT IN DANGER OF HARMING THE OPERATOR 1 turn off the machine and unplug 2 loosen the 3 screws Y1 and remove the belt cover 3 loosen without removing the grub screw Y2 that secures the belt tightening pulley 4 a tightening increase belt tension by means of the socket head screw Y3 using the allen key provided 4 b replacement loosen the belt by means of the socket head screw Y3 using the allen key provided remove the belt and replace it tighten by means of the socket head screw Y3 using the allen key provided 5 fit the new belt onto the pulleys taking careful note of the direction of rotation 6 lock the belt tightening pulley by tightening the socket head screw Y2 7 reposition the belt cover and secure with the 3 screws 1 p 70 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 3 Fig 33 FUSE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT Fuses should be checked with an instrument for measuring their continuity tester ohmeter multimeter etc as they may appear to be in good condition to the naked eye even when they are electrically faulty Fuses must always be replaced with others of the same type rapid or delayed and with the same amps as given in the manual There are 6 fuses in the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine e 2fuses 4 Amps rapid 250V 10 Amps rapid 110V 100V They are situated in the power so
38. Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 4 5 FITTING THE CLAMP TO THE MACHINE To remove the clamp loosen the grub screw D2 fig 14 and slide the clamp out of the dovetail groove To install the clamp on the machine fit the clamp into the dovetail guide sliding all the way in and secure by tightening the grub screw D2 These instructions refer exclusively to the clamp provided For the use of optional clamps refer to the instructions provided with them Fig 14 4 6 CUTTER The cutter provided is the H101 and is suitable for laser keys All other types of key require a tool different from the standard one Attention the cutter to be used is shown on the display The type of cutter to fit is identified with the letter H HSS or W hard metal The machine will automatically select the cutting speed 1 HSS or 2 hard metal Attention OPTIMUM key cutting use original Silca cutters HSS cutters with two cutting edges NO YES X D Fig 15 16 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 4 7 CHANGING THE CUTTER DECODER Attention read the description of cutter replacement operations given for the 101 cutter Use the same sequence to install the cutter required To remove a decoder or cutter from the spindle proceed as follows lock spindle rotation by lowering the lever fig 16 page 17 hold the cutter or decoder in one hand turn the knob O
39. RIAX E CODE and achieve the highest quality cutting use Silca key blanks manufactured with prime quality materials have your key cutting machine checked periodically by a Silca authorized After Sales Centre list at the back of this manual e always use Silca Original Spare Parts Don t make do with imitations UsE TRIAX E CODE is designed for cutting keys of ferrous materials brass silvernickel etc It must be installed and used according to the instructions indicated by the manufacturer If the machine is used differently or for purposes different from those described in this manual the customer will forego any rights he may have over Silca S p A Furthermore unforeseen danger to operator or any third parties may arise from incorrect use of the machine INCORRECT USE In the case of negligence to the proper use of this machine or failure of the operator to observe the instructions written in this manual decline all guarantees and responsibilities of the manufacturer It is therefore indispensable to carefully read this operating manual in order to properly use and benefit all the machine s features FURTHER RISKS No further risks will arise when properly using the TRIAX E CODE 2 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 2 PROTECTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR TRIAX E CODE is entirely built in compliance to the Machine Directives The operations for which it has been des
40. T key and hold down together with the double function keys in order to digit the red letters e Regulating the display The viewing angle of the display can be adjusted to improve reading from any angle to incline downwards press the V down arrow key then the up arrow hold both keys V A until the required viewing angle is reached to incline upwards press the up arrow key then the W down arrow key hold both keys V down until the required viewing angle is reached Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 4 2 USE OF THE CLAMP The machine is provided with the R1 standard clamp shown in fig 10 Fig 10 As seen in fig 10 the R1 clamp has a fixed plate P1 on top and a mobile jaw P2 both of which can be replaced when worn The clamp also comes with a calibration plate T for the Z axis sprung over which the cutter runs to reach zero when starting to cut a new key The plate is sprung to avoid cracks on the cutter when they come into contact 4 3 LOCKING THE KEYS The R1 clamp is designed to grip top security keys of different types i e keys with stops or keys without stops which use the tip as a stop point The former with stop are placed up against the clamp stop 0 fig 11 A and the latter tip stop are placed in one of the grooves 1 2 3 as shown on the display if necessary using the bar V fig 11 B provided When the key is gripped
41. a new key with a different code without repeating the search from the beginning ENTER to continue with a new code STOP to end the operation H NA2001 3200 ENTER Copyright Silca 2002 37 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 6 USE OF THE MACHINE WITH PERSONAL COMPUTER In the previous pages the TRIAX key cutting machine operations and parts have been presented as stand alone machine with the data stored in the machine memory It is of interest to examine a very important function regarding connection to a PC so that the machine can receive data directly The Silca Keys Program makes it possible to interface with the TRIAX and transmit the cutting data required and selected through the powerful program made available It is also possible to store the selected keys in a special work queue or file so that they can be transmitted to the machine as soon as it is available Each combination sent to the TRIAX corresponds to a step in the cutting process for the number of keys entered on the PC When the cutting operation is finished for the number of keys set a sign shows the end of the cycle When the TRIAX is turned off in the middle of a work queue the machine stores the status of the work done in its memory When the machine is turned on again the unfinished cutting operations will be easily found with the number of keys still to be cut Note the key combinations transmitted by the Personal
42. and Z parameters Adjustments to the values for XYZ on the various clamps and adapters vary in the way shown in fig 21 tZ Clamps The operator can make manual adjustments to the theoretical references or key stop points by entering Decode and copy values for the X Y and Z parameters Insert the Cuts This will vary the results of the cutting operation in the way shown in fig 21 List of codes Queue from PC Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 4 Calibrations Calibrations Maintenance Options Select 1 Clamps 1 Clamps 2 Tower 3 Adapters Copyright Silca 2002 45 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Select R1 clamp CLAMPS 1 R1 2 H5 Clamp R1 Adjustments X 02 Y 01 Z 03 To calibrate START Place the cursor by the side of the parameter to be altered with the arrows gt up down or ENTER and alter the parameters using the following keys 5 SHIFT up arrow Increases the value within 50 hundredths of a mm SHIFT down arrow Decreases the value within 50 hundredths of amm CLEAR To zero the value SHIFT ENTER To go from one side to the other of the clamp during manual adjustment Press ENTER on the last field to quit the window You will be asked if you want to save the adjustments made Save adjustments NO STOP Yes ENTER Attention if the STOP key is pressed the new settings will be l
43. and copy Insert the Cuts List of Codes Queue from PC Calibrations Maintenance Options Select 2 Tracer Tower 1 Clamps 2 Tracer Tower 3 Adapters Copyright Silca 2002 43 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE The following message appears Adjustments TRACER T U103TT 02 Y 04 U102TT 02 Y 04 To calibrate START The data shown in the box below give the adjustments that have been read during previous calibration START U103TT X 02 Y 04 U102TT X 02 Y 04 STAR Install Clamp R1 Lower TRACER Before starting check that there are no keys or See operating manual adapters on the R1 clamp START When the TRACER has been lowered and put in position for decoding press START to begin the automatic procedure for reading the position of the U102TT and U103TT tracer points in relation to the cutter Fig 20 At the end the following message appears U103TT X 02 Y 03 U102TT X 01 Y 00 Save data No STOP Yes ENTER Press ENTER to save the automatically adjusted data compared with the reference values for the two tracer points fitted to the TRACER U102TT and U103TT Attention after calibration take the TRACER to the idle position up 44 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 21 5 7 3 User adjustments By means of the TRIAX program the operator can make manual adjustments by entering values for the X Y
44. are involved that cannot be processed by the TRACER 5 9 5 Language Enter the number that corresponds to the language you intend to work with Lang select 1 1 Italiano 2 English 3 Deutsch 4 Fran ais 5 Espanol 5 9 6 Keypad inversion This operation is used to invert the function of the alphanumeric keys Inversion keyboard function 0 With Keypad inversion disabled 0 1 Enabled e to digit number 1 press 1 H key See operating manual to digit letter press SHIFT 1 H key With Keypad inversion enabled 0 e to digit number 1 press SHIFT 1 H key e to digit letter press 1 H key Note this function is operative with Insert the Cuts Decode and copy and in Lists of Codes from the main menu 5 9 7 Limited access to Data Protected Systems Silca has predisposed limited access to some of the data in the Database in compliance with agreements with some makers Limitations apply to SERIES No access to codes or data cards SR TABLE No access to codes TB DATA CARD No access to data card SC Gain access to protected data in the following way request the maker s authorization communicate to Silca The key cutting machine SERIAL NUMBER The ACTIVATION CODE Key cutting machine ID 60 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Silca will issue a Password to enter in order to enable key cutting of the protected
45. at 6 SSNs have been found press ENTER to see the list The symbol gt gt indicates that there are other systems locks Press the e down arrow key to scroll them and highlight the one required To view further information on the SSNs found hold down the key right hand arrow SSN 28 HU39P 4T 8W ASSOCIATED MAKES Sens 1 MERCEDES 0 Decode and copy 1 Insert the Cuts 2 List of codes 3 Queue from PC SSN MFG MER MERCEDES 06 List ENTER MERCEDES 1 HU41P 2T 10W 2 HU55P 2T 13W 3 HU39P 4T 8W 06 MERCEDES 2 HU55P 2T 13W 06 3 HU39P 4T 8W 4 HU64P 2T 10W ENTER Copyright Silca 2002 29 Operating manual English V Use e down arrow key to go on to Axis 2 Use the alphanumeric keys to enter only those symbols given in brackets 1 2 3 4 5 6 If a different symbol is entered a long warning beep will sound To skip cuts empty cuts or gaps between cuts press E up arrow key To move the cursor horizontally press right hand arrow when the end of the line is reached the cursor automatically returns to its starting position To view or enter cuts for the various key axes press r down arrow key w Enter the number of keys to be cut pieces 1 255 Enter the cutter required Press SHIFT ENTER to change the cutter material from W to H or vice versa If the protective shield is not closed the fol
46. cket on the back of the machine next to the switch fig 32 They protect the machine from power variations and short circuits To check and replace when necessary proceed as follows 1 turn off the machine and unplug 2 use a screwdriver to open the flap covering the socket remove the fuses and replace if necessary Fig 32 4fuses F1 F2 and FA F1 10 Amps delayed protects the cutter motor and its control electronics 230V a c F2 6 3 Amps delayed protects the step motors and their control electronics 32V d c F3 4 Amps delayed protects the logic control circuits on the microprocessor board 5V d c F4 2 Amps delayed protects the digital output circuits for the low voltage controls and the sensor inlets 24V d c Those situated on the electronic circuit board inside the base fig 33 protect the board from short circuits To check and replace when necessary proceed as follows 1 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 remove the bottom plate ch 7 7 page 74 3 check and replace the fuses if necessary in the way described below to remove the fuse press the fuse cap with your fingers and turn it counter clockwise To fit the new fuse carefully position the fuse back into place then gently press the fuse cap downwards turning it clockwise F1
47. de C Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 2 When the cutting operation for side C is complete the following message appears Side D Axis 3 Clamp R1 Pos 0 Turn the key on the clamp 90 side D Cutter W108 START SUA NV CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side D Axis 3 When the operation is complete the following Copy 1 of 1 message appears Finished More copies Press 611 ENTER to proceed with another copy No STOP Yes ENTER Press STOP to end the operation 28 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English 9 4 INSERT THE CUTS 1 TRIAX E CODE Below is a description of all the different stages for cutting a key when the SSN is known or the make associated to the Lock System Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 1 Insert the Cuts Note make a search by SSN or Make see ch 5 1 Symbols and terminology page 16 Example for MERCEDES Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to SSN It is not necessary to enter the entire name the first letters are sufficient the name of the MAKE closest alphabetical order appears automatically ele the arrow keys _ w 4 up down can be used to scroll the successive MAKES in alphabetical order use the CLEAR key to delete the text entered The last line in the window shows the result of the search 06 List ENTER means th
48. e operating on three axes with controlled movement Accurately studied it adds a high degree of precision to operating speed and ease of use TRIAX E CODE can be used in 4 different ways e entering the cuts directly e entering the key code by means of the machine keypad e reading the key with 0102 0103 decoders fitted to the Tracer Tower e linking to a PC and Silca software MAIN CHARACTERISTICS e Movements Movement of the 3 axes top bottom vertical operates on ball screws activated by step motors on rectified roller guides e Clamp Standard universal clamp to grip keys in place e Working tool Dedicated cutter in HSS high speed steel for traced keys All types of cutters suitable for the different types of cuts on dimple keys are available Tools are quick and easy to replace e Display Retro illuminated and placed on the front of the machine Display with 4 rows of 20 characters each Its technical features and positioning make it highly practical in use Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 1 2 SAFETY e Protective shield The transparent protective shield is designed to cover the working parts as fully as possible making them completely safe The shield V fig 4 page 6 must be raised in order to fit keys for cutting or carry out other operations Raising of the shield is controlled by a microswitch and disactivates the operating and movement functions including t
49. ening the screws L2 Fig 53 7 13 U102TT U103TT TRACER TOWER DECODER REPLACEMENT loosen the screw F1 or F2 according to which decoder must be replaced remove the broken decoder from its seat replace with a new decoder aligning it with the top of the TRACER TOWER fig 54 RW tighten the screw F1 or F2 according to which decoder has been replaced proceed with calibration ch 5 7 2 page 43 C1 Fig 54 Copyright Silca 2002 83 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 14 Attention Fig 55 7 15 Fig 56 TRACER TOWER MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION LOWER THE TRACER TOWER SO THAT THE TRACER POINTS ARE NOT IN DANGER OF HARMING THE OPERATOR 4 remove the belt cover ch 7 2 page 70 and lower the protective shield V loosen the two screws P and remove the microswitch plate fig 55 disconnect the two microswitch wires re connect the two wires to the new microswitch secure the plate with the two screws P Before tightening the two screws P adjust the position of the microswitch checking it with the special test test 12 ch 5 8 2 page 49 REPLACING THE CUTTER SPEED CONTROL SENSOR wit TRIAX E CODE 110V On A 2 remove the belt cover ch 7 2 page 70 and lower the protective shield V fig 4 page 6 disconnect the connector A2 from the sensor fig
50. eys to scroll the lines SHIFT arrows to scroll 4 lines at a time SHIFT ENTER keys to view customer data and key article for the code selected e Key decoding by PC IMPORTANT keys in anodized aluminium plastic or any other material that has no electrical conductivity CANNOT BE DECODED For keys of this type use only the key cutting function With the use of a PC i and with a much more complete collection of data keys can be decoded as well as cut After launching the Silca Keys Program the decoding function for SSN 20 appears on the machine display for a few seconds Waiting for computer data then DECODE SSN 20 Side A Adapter Clamp H1 Pos 0 TRACER START From this point on the flow that guides the operator in positioning the key properly up to the reading of all the DECODE SSN 20 key cutting axes is the same as that described in ch Side B Adapter 5 3 Decode and copy 0 page 21 Clamp H 1 Pos 0 TRACER START The data relating to key depth are transmitted to the PC for processing only at the end of the decoding cycle DECODE OK See computer Copyright Silca 2002 39 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 9 7 CALIBRATIONS Below are described all the steps required for calibration Decode and copy nsert the Cuts List of Codes Queue from PC Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 4 Calibrations
51. g 35 detach the wire and earth wire from the keypad fig 36 loosen the keypad fixing nuts and remove from its stand fit the new keypad display repeating the operations described above in reverse order Fig 35 Fig 36 Copyright Silca 2002 73 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 6 ACCESS TO REAR COMPARTMENT To gain access to the rear compartment proceed as follows 1 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 loosen the 6 screws M1 securing the rear plate fig 37 and remove Fig 37 7 7 ACCESS LOWER COMPARTMENT To gain access to the lower compartment proceed as follows 1 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 turn the machine onto its back 3 remove the bottom plate by loosening the 8 fixing screws L1 Fig 38 74 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 8 SENSOR REPLACEMENT REPLACING THE BOTTOM AXIS Y SENSOR turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable remove the display stand by unscrewing the 3 fixing screws B1 fig 35 page 73 detach the wire and earth wire from the keypad fig 36 page 73 remove the bottom plate ch 7 7 access to lower compartment page 74 loosen the 2 fixing screws L4 fig 49 page 81 and remove the transformer support plate disconnect the bottom axis Y sensor from the
52. ges move towards the cutting area before starting the cutting cycle We recommend to operate the machine with the speed that is set If required the operator can adjust the Carriage approach speed from a minimum of 1000 to a maximum of 5000 by TRIAX E CODE Decode and copy Insert the Cuts List of Codes Queue from PC Calibrations Maintenance Options ENVER 1 Serial No 2 Carriage speed 3 Preference 4 Tracer Tower 5 Language 6 Keyboard inversion 7 Protected Systems 153214523123 Model Triax e code Ser n Keys cut _ SW version Carriage approach speed 3500 1000 5000 58 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English 5 9 3 Preferences 1 used to choose the measuring unit used to view dimensions such as parameters adjustments etc 1 INCH or 0 millimetres 2 used to select from the main menuthe function you wish to appear on the screen when the machine is turned on Place the cursor on the item to be selected and press ENTER An asterisk will appear to highlight the selection made 3 searches by code must be filtered by selecting the car makes in which you are interested This reduces the number of SSNs involved in the search Place the cursor on the item to be selected and press ENTER An asterisk will appear 9 to highlight the selection made Press CLEAR COPY to null the selection 63 total number of makes The STANDARD se
53. he cutter A special message appears on the display to warn that the shield is not closed To re start the work cycle replace the shield in its original position and press the START button on the machine keypad e Emergency stop The red emergency button P fig 4 page 6 placed on the right hand side of the machine is used to stop it immediately in the event of faulty operation or danger for the operator When the cause of the emergency has been eliminated turn the button clockwise 45 to disactivate it Note the operator is responsible for keeping the area around the button clear so that it can be reached as quickly as possible IMPORTANT keys in anodized aluminium plastic or any other material that has no electrical conductivity CANNOT BE DECODED For keys of this type use only the key cutting function Copyright Silca 2002 5 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 1 3 MAIN WORKING PARTS 9 2 9 9 9 Dm 9 9 9 9 C302 OF Fig 4 A A master switch B keypad C display D clamp E spindle F clamp knob G fuses H lamp Tracer Tower L cutter M vertical carriage N spindle locking lever O cutter locking knob P emergency push button Q IN OUT port H serial port S top axis connector T bottom carriage U top carriage V protective shield Z plug socket Fig 4 B 6 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E
54. he machine display shows first OFF then ON Test 12 TRACER TOWER MICROSWITCH Raise and lower the TRACER checking that the sensor status is ON up or idle OFF down or in the decoding position Test 13 ELECTRIC CONTACT Use any metal conductor to create a connection between the cutter and the clamp checking that the machine display shows first OFF then ON Test 14 KEYPAD Press all the keys except STOP one at a time and check that an asterisk appears for each key pressed Test 15 DISPLAY All points on the display should be obscured Test 16 DIGITAL INLETS To use the test properly consult the literature provided with the specific optional accessories Test 17 OUTLET 1 To use the test properly consult the literature provided with the specific optional accessories e Test 18 OUTLET 2 To use the test properly consult the literature provided with the specific optional accessories e Test 19 OUTLET 3 To use the test properly consult the literature provided with the specific optional accessories e Test 20 OUTLET 4 To use the test properly consult the literature provided with the specific optional accessories Test 21 SERIAL PORT Check that the machine display shows OFF Fit the special serial test connector Z4 provided to the machine serial port checking that the display shows first OFF then ON e Test 22 CUTTER MOTOR SPEED SENSOR oNLv with TRIAX E CODE 110V Turn the key grip knob O
55. he photocell L9 and remove place the new photocell in position and secure with the screws L9 replace the microswitch plate see ch 7 12 Safety microswitch replacement page 83 and secure with the screws L6 plug the machine into the mains and turn it on proceed with machine calibration see ch 5 8 3 page 51 and ch 5 7 1 page 41 4 A u v 4 gt 80 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 10 Attention Fig 49 Fig 50 SPEED VARIATOR BOARD REPLACEMENT versions 230V 110V only turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 remove the display stand see ch 7 5 Keypad display replacement page 73 3 4 remove the bottom plate ch 7 7 access to lower compartment page 74 detach the wiring and earth wire from the keypad see ch 7 5 page 73 C1 loosen the 2 fixing screws L4 and remove the transformer support plate and speed variator board 6 disconnect the connectors from the board 7 loosen the 4 nuts L8 and remove the board 8 fit the new board repeating the operations described above in reverse order Copyright Silca 2002 81 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 11 Attention Fig 51 Fig 52 CHECKING AND REGULATING THE SAFETY MICROSWITCHES 1 remove the back panel ch 7 6 page 74 2 check the connect
56. hine Symbols have been devised to facilitate identification of the system required a Example pf 121 indicates original profile 121 E g The description HU39P 4T 8W used for a Mercedes System Lock contains in its first part HU39P the Silca key blank used in its second part 4T the number of tracks for the key and 8W the number of blades involved The description 2000 82D 5A used for a Keso System Lock contains in its first part 2000 the name of the system in its second part 82D the angle for the cutter used and BA the number of axes on the key before cutting a key check the clamp calibration ch 5 7 page 40 and the state of the cutters ch 5 6 page 48 in your possession INITIAL OPERATIONS When the key cutting machine has been placed on its workbench and connected to the mains ch 3 page 11 proceed as follows 1 make sure that the emergency button is off P fig 4a page 6 2 turn on the machine by means of the switch on the back A fig 4b page 6 3 to check or alter the parameters for use of the machine consult menu ch 5 9 Options 6 page 58 When the machine is turned on for a few seconds the display shows the software version installed and the machine model e code Version 0 0 000 Vers DB 1 00 Version this refers to the version of the internal software that runs the machine functions The value changes with every
57. igned are easily carried out with no risk to the operator The adoption of general safety precautions and observance of the instructions provided by the manufacturer in this manual eliminate all human error unless deliberate TRIAX E CODE is designed with features which make it completely safe in all its parts e Power supply TRIAX E CODE is supplied with electrical power by means of an earthed plug and differential switch e Start up The machine is turned on by means of a master switch that is located on the TRIAX E CODE back side e Maintenance The operations to regulate service repair and clean the machine are structured in the simplest and safest way possible Parts that the operator can dismount cannot be incorrectly replaced therefore avoiding any risks e Machine identification The machine is provided with an identification label which includes the machine s serial number fig 2 SILCA SpA Via Podgora 20 2 31029 VITTORIO VENETO TV ITALY dd 0438 9136 5 Telefax 0438 913800 Telex 410579 SILCA 22 gt TYPE lt serial No working VOLT Hz A WATT voltage n t CE mark current year of working manufacture frequency absorbed power Copyright Silca 2002 3 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 1 Fig 3 1 1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION TRIAX E CODE is an electronic machin
58. in position remove the bar V before starting the cutting operation plate T bar V Fig 11 A Fig 11 B Attention work properly on the Z axis use the brush provided to constantly clean the swarf from the calibration plate T Attention when closing the clamp do not apply excessive pressure to the knob Turning the knob approx 45 clockwise is sufficient to secure the key fig 12 A Take care to hold the key down properly when closing the clamp to avoid buckling bad alignment or lack of support for the entire surface fig 12 B Fig 12 A Fig 12 B 14 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 4 4 LOCKING LASER TYPE KEYS WITH NARROW STEMS art HU41P HU55P HU61P ETC The clamp is also used to secure laser type keys with narrow stems by means of the adapter provided see chapter Accessories provided Apply as follows open the clamps by loosening the knob F fig 13 A art HU41P HU64P e fit the adapter into the left hand clamp and align the groove with that on the clamp stop 2 fig 13 B art HU55P e fit the adapter into the left hand clamp and align the groove with that on the clamp stop 3 fig 13 C place the stop bar into the groove fit the key so that the tip butts against the bar lock the adapter and key by tightening the knob F remember to remove the bar Fig 13 A Fig 13 B Fig 13 C Copyright Silca 2002 15
59. ing wires on the two microswitches C1 fig 51 3 carry out test 11 ch 5 8 2 page 49 to check that proper contact is made If this is not so check that the cam S causes the two microswitches to click If necessary regulate the cam as follows BEFORE CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION LOWER THE TRACER TOWER SO THAT THE TRACER POINTS ARE NOT IN DANGER OF HARMING THE OPERATOR 4 remove the belt cover ch 7 2 page 70 and lower the protective shield V 5 use the 2 5 mm T wrench to loosen the grub screw S1 fig 52 6 hold the wrench in the grub screw S1 seat and turn the cam S until the microswitches click 82 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 12 SAFETY MICROSWITCH REPLACEMENT remove the back panel ch 7 6 page 74 2 loosen the two screws L2 and remove the microswitch plate fig 51 page 82 3 4 loosen the two nuts D1fig 53 and replace the faulty part disconnect the connecting wires to the two microswitches C1 fig 51 page 82 C1 fix the microswitches with the two nuts and re connect the two connecting wires carefully the wire marked L H on the left and that marked R H on the right 6 replace the microswitch plate with the screws L2 without exerting pressure 7 adjust the position of the microswitch plate until you hear the microswitches click when the protective shield V is moved 8 secure the microswitch plate by tight
60. ions has occurred e the tracer point or cutter has not been fitted or the TRACER is without one or both the U102TT or U103TT tracer points the clamp required for the procedure started is not properly fitted e if the procedure requests the TRACER it has probably not been screwed fully into the working position see ch 5 7 2 page 43 TRIAX E CODE ALARM Faulty contact made ALARM Clamp not calibrated SPINDLE ALARM Check cutter install and locking device position X AXIS ERROR No contact made Y AXIS ERROR No contact made Z AXIS ERROR No contact made 62 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE The message appears when there are problems updating the machine program Try updating or re ERROR loading the machine program using the ISO function WINTRANSFER program or the SILCA KEYS PROGRAM if the function is available not defined The Machine ID has not been set such cases access cannot be gained to Protected Systems until ERROR the Machine ID is set Select menu 6 7 1 and check Machine ID that the Machine ID is different from 0 To set Machine ID ask for a Software update valid for your machine machine internal program version higher than or the same as 2 0 040 and install with the SILCA WinTransfer Program or SILCA Triax Program not defined See User s Manual The TRACER TOWER is not in the decoding position lower the TRACER
61. isable its function menu ENABLED When disactivating the TRACER TOWER normal tracer points be used the OPTIONS TRACER TOWER Decoding functions will request the installation of the U102 and or 0103 DISABLED 22 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Lower the TRACER TOWER or fit the required tracer point in the place of the cutter START Pull the shield down and press START to begin decoding If the protective shield is not closed the following message appears Close Shield When the shield is lowered the following message appears Continue No STOP Yes START If the TRACER TOWER is not down the following message appears TRACER TOWER ALARM lower TRACER TOWER When the TRACER TOWER is lowered the following message appears DECODE SSN 28 Side A Clamp H1 Pos O Tracer START The value of Axis 1 appears during decoding of the 15 axis DECODING IN PROGRESS Side A Axis 1 When axis 2 is decoded the following message appears DECODING IN PROGRESS Side A Axis 2 At the end of the operation the following message appears Axis 1 of 2 SSN 28 Side C 13245354 12345 Copyright Silca 2002 23 Operating manual English Use down arrow key to scroll the combination and go on to the 2 axis Enter the number of keys to be cut pieces 1 255 Press SHIFT ENTER ava to change the cutter
62. ition and secure with the screws G2 proceed with machine calibration see ch 5 8 3 page 51 and ch 5 7 1 page 41 NN Ne N O 78 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 46 Fig 47 REPLACING THE TOP AXIS X PHOTOCELL 1 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable 2 disconnect the top axis connection wire J1 from the carriage fig 46 3 remove the top axis carriage cover by unscrewing the 3 fixing screws B5 and pull out in the direction shown fig 46 disconnect the photocell wire J2 and the sensor wire J fig 46 loosen the 2 screws K holding the photocell and remove from the carriage place the new circuit board in position on the carriage and tighten the 2 support screws K 7 connect the photocell wire J2 and the sensor wire J connect the top axis connection wire J1 to the carriage proceed with machine calibration see ch 5 8 3 page 51 and ch 5 7 1 page 41 F B5 Copyright Silca 2002 79 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 48 REPLACING THE VERTICAL AXIS Z PHOTOCELL 1 W N 529 turn the machine off and unplug it from its power supply cable remove the back panel see ch 7 6 access to rear compartment page 74 and the sensor L6 and remove the microswitch plate disconnect the photocell wire L7 and the sensor loosen the 2 screws holding t
63. its mechanical stops Test 4 CUTTER MOTOR Carefully follow the instructions on the display and check that the cutter motor works Test 5 X AXIS SENSOR top carriage the machine display should show OFF with the carriage moved all the way to the right the machine display should show ON with the carriage moved all the way to the left e Test 6 Y AXIS SENSOR bottom carriage the machine display should show ON when the carriage is drawn away from the machine towards the operator the machine display should show OFF when the carriage is pushed all the way in towards the ma chine Copyright Silca 2002 49 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE e Test 7 Z AXIS SENSOR vertical carriage the machine display should show ON with the carriage moved downwards the machine display should show OFF with the carriage moved upwards Test8 X AXIS PHOTOCELL top carriage Slowly push the X axis carriage manually to the left and check that the machine display shows first OFF then ON e Test 9 Y AXIS PHOTOCELL bottom carriage Slowly push the Y axis carriage manually towards the machine and check that the machine display shows first OFF then ON Test 10 Z AXIS PHOTOCELL vertical carriage Slowly push the Z axis carriage manually upwards and check that the machine display shows first OFF then ON Test 11 PROTECTIVE SHIELD MICROSWITCH Raise and lower the protective shield checking that t
64. lowing message appears If the cutter previously used is different from that required the following message appears TRIAX E CODE 123456 Axis 1 Side C 32354645 123456 Axis 2 Side C 32354645 123456 Side Clamp H1 Cutter W101 Pieces 1 1 Axis 1 Pos 0 START START Close shield Is cutter W101 installed No STOP Yes START Attention operator is responsible for installing the right cutter as there is no electronic device to warn of START any errors 30 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English During the cutting operation the following message appears The value Axis 1 appears during cutting of the 19 axis Going on to cut axis 2 the following message appears f i q When side A has been cut the following message appears Turn the key on the clamp 180 180 Del When the operation is complete the following message appears Press ENTER to proceed with another copy Press sue STOP to end the operation TRIAX E CODE CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 2 Side C Axis 1 Clamp H1 Pos 0 Cutter W101 START SUA CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 2 Copy 1 of 1 Finished More copies STOP Yes ENTER Cop
65. nt but taken to the special collection centres WASTE DERIVING FROM KEY CUTTING Waste deriving from key cutting is classified as special waste but included in solid urban waste considered as metal wool Such waste must be disposed of in the special collection centres according to the classification assigned to them by current Italian and EEC law The circumstances which transform metal residue from solid urban waste into contaminated or toxic noxious waste are listed in the appendices to current Italian and European Union regulations regarding disposal of such waste To facilitate disposal of the waste generated by the machine during its operation and of the machine itself at the end of its useful life refer to identification of the main types of waste by the relative European CER code CER code Electronic circuit boards 16 02 16 filings and swarf 12 01 01 Paper and cardboard packaging 15 01 01 Wooden packaging 15 01 03 Plastic packaging 15 01 02 Waste is any substance or object deriving from human activity or natural cycles thrown away or to be thrown away Copyright Silca 2002 85 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 9 AFTER SALES SERVICE 9 1 Silca provides full service to purchasers of the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine To ensure complete safety for the operator and machine any job not specified in this manual should be carried out by the manufacturer or in a Silca authorized Service Cent
66. omprised in the key to be cut E g see examples of symbol tables below TE each dot corresponds to each cut on the key n position of the cut The value changes when the cursor is moved R H arrow along the combination SSN Silca Serial Number serial number assigned by Silca to every system lock Found in Silca key catalogues or Silca software programs MFG Manufacturer the make of the cylinder or vehicle for the key to be cut E g Keso make of cylinder Mercedes make of vehicle Sides the cut sides of the key identified as Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Fig 17 Side A 1st side Side B back 1 Side C 2nd side Side D back 2 Axis row of cuts on the key Mercedes Keyblank profile 1st cutting Side A Axis 1 Keyblank profile 2nd cutting Side A Axis 2 Keyblank profile 3rd cutting Side C Axis 1 Keyblank profile 4th cutting Side C Axis 2 Keso Keyblank profile 1st cutting Side A Axis 1 Keyblank profile 2nd cutting Side A Axis 2 Keyblank profile 3rd cutting Side B Axis 1 Keyblank profile 4th cutting Side C Axis 1 Keyblank profile 5th cutting Side C Axis 2 Keyblank profile 6th cutting Side D Axis 1 TRIAX E CODE 4 4 j 320 k Copyright Silca 2002 19 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Attention 5 2 Nomenclature for the Lock Systems incorporated in the mac
67. ons relating to Machine description asus ruens ceo nete chapter Bier e chapter iRegulatio 5454 TECHNICAL TERMS Common technical terms are used in this manual 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To assist those with little experience of keys and key cutting below is an illustration of the terms most frequently used ale Head Him Stop Stem Tip Back Cuts N A 7 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE GENERAL TRIAX E CODE has been designed in compliance to the European Community normative CE From the design stage risks for the operator have been eliminated in all areas transport regulation cutting and maintenance Further risks have been eliminated by means of protective devices The materials used to manufacture this machine and all its components are not hazardous Silca has also experimented and applied various technical solutions by means of which Silca key cutting machines can optimize the quality of the keys produced To achieve the best results and maintain them follow the instructions below Observe the procedures described in this manual always use Silca Original Tools as these are designed to get the most out of your T
68. ooling fan see ch 7 1 Trouble shooting page 68 Shows that the fuse has cut out due to a short circuit in an inlet or outlet see ch 7 1 Trouble shooting page 68 Signals a short circuit in port P IN OUT see ch 7 1 Trouble shooting page 68 Shows that the fuse has cut out due to a short circuit in an inlet or outlet see ch 7 1 Trouble shooting page 68 Signals a fault on the electronic control board not included in version 100V The motor does not start at minimum speed speed 1 Check that the environmental conditions mentioned in ch 3 2 page 11 are observed version 110V only The automatic motor heating procedure has been unable to reinstate optimum operating conditions Repeat the working procedure version 110V only TRIAX E CODE TEMPERATURE ALARM Turn the machine off POWER ALARM Check F4 fuse DIGITAL OUTLET PROTECTION ALARM Turn the machine off CUTTER MOTOR ALARM Check F1 fuse CUTTER MOTOR ALARM motor circuit anomaly CUTTER MOTOR ALARM Minimum speed is not ottained CUTTER MOTOR ALARM Maximum speed is not ottained Copyright Silca 2002 65 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 11 WINTRANSFER PROGRAM FOR LOADING UPDATING THE MACHINE PRO GRAM The machine comes with an internal program loaded and tested in workshops The operator does not therefore need to carry out any operations Only in the situations described bel
69. operation TRIAX E CODE Exceeded setting tolerance limit 4 See operating manual Machine zero points Measurements 5 Y 4 6 Press ENTER to exit 9 turn off the machine and secure the XYZ photocell disks properly turn the X axis disk manually so that the grub screws B are facing upwards and secure with the wrench provided fig 23 page 51 turn the Y axis disk manually so that the grub screws G are facing upwards and secure with the wrench provided fig 25 page 51 turn the Z axis disk manually so that the grub screws B are facing upwards and secure with the wrench provided fig 26 page 51 10 replace the back panel bottom panel and X axis protective cover and secure them with the screws provided Attention after calibration of the Machine Zero Points all the clamps must be calibrated Copyright Silca 2002 57 Operating manual English 5 9 OPTIONS 6 Below are described all the steps necessary for choosing options Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 6 Options Press down arrow key A list of machine OPTIONS will appear Place the cursor on the option required and press ENTER 5 9 1 Serial number The display shows the machine s serial number that should correspond to the one stamped on the date plate on the back of the machine 5 9 2 Carriage approach speed This is the speed at which the carria
70. or right and bumps against the machine end of run The bottom Y axis carriage moves towards the operator or the machine face and bumps against the end of run The Z axis carriage moves upwards and bumps against the machine end of run or downwards and bumps the clamp The display shows Spindle alarm check cutting tool install and position locking lever The only speeds operating for the cutter motor are low HSS or high hard metal TRIAX E CODE PROBABLE CAUSE the earth wire C2 on the cutter fig 55 page 84 is detached or broken the wire connecting the connector J14 for the electronic control board is not properly fitted into the relative connector fig 33 page 71 there is swarf on the top part of the cutter shaft fig 33 page 71 electronic control circuit board faulty a wiring between the 9 pin serial port and electronic control board baaly fixed or disconnected see ch 7 4 page 72 b serial wire between key cutting machine R serial port fig 4 page 6 and computer faulty or disconnected faulty computer serial port d electronic control board faulty see ch 7 4 page 72 Check whether Not the fan on the working back of the key cutting Working machine 5 working a fan faulty or badly wired b faulty electronic control board see ch 7 4 page 72 a faulty electronic control board see ch 7 4 page 72
71. ost and only the previous values will be valid 46 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Attention Adapters The operator can make manual adjustments to the theoretical references or key stop points by entering Decode and copy values for the X Y and Z parameters Insert the Cuts This will vary the results of the cutting operation in the way shown in fig 21 page 45 List of Codes Queue from PC Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 4 Calibrations Calibrations Maintenance Options Select 3 Adapters 1 Clamps 2 Tracer Tower 3 Adapters Select adapter A6 Adapters 1 A6 Adapter A6 Adjustments 02 Y 04 Z 02 START Place the cursor by the side of the parameter to be altered with the arrows up down or ENTER and alter the parameters using the following keys SHIFT up arrow Increases the value within 50 hundredths of amm SHIFT down arrow Decreases the value within 50 hundredths of amm CLEAR Zeroes the value Press ENTER on the last field to quit the window You will be asked if you want to save the adjustments made Save data if the STOP key is pressed the new settings will be lost and only the previous values will be NO STOP Yes ENTER Copyright Silca 2002 47 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 8 MAINTENANCE 5 Decode and copy Al the steps necessary for maintenance are Inser
72. oswitch display shows see ch 7 11 page 82 diu Close b fuse F4 on the electronic control board has cut out see ch 7 3 page 71 Keypad not working a the keypad connector is not properly connected to the interface board fig 30 page partially Or 70 completely b the wiring between the keypad display and electronic control board is not properly attached to the relative connectors see ch 7 4 page 72 and ch 7 5 page 73 faulty keypad see ch 7 5 page 73 d faulty electronic control board see ch 7 4 page 72 During the decoding the earth wire F3 for the Tracer Tower fig 54 page 83 is detached or broken 2007 the earth wire J3 the earth wire fig 47 79 the tracer point on the TRACER the earth wire J14 is not properly fitted into the relative connector fig 33 page 71 TOWER device electronic control circuit board faulty bumps repeatedly into the clamp or key the keys used have no electrical conductivity Ultralite keys in anodized aluminium plastic keys etc 68 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English FAULT CHECK During clamp gauging or decoding the U103 tracer point bumps repeatedly against the gauging plate Key cutting machine fails to communicate with computer Display shows message TEMPERATURE ALARM turn machine off the display shows message CUTTEH MOTOR ALARM check Fuse The X axis carriage moves to the left
73. ow and see the cutting data asso Sides A C ciated with the code entered The cutting data is 1242 already entered and correspond to the code 1V10000 1234 Axis 2 of 2 SSN 47 Sides C 1432 1234 2 Proceed with ENTER in order to skip some of the data and get to the window preceding start of the cutting operation Copyright Silca 2002 35 Operating manual English The operational functions relating to key cutting are the same as those described in ch 5 4 page 29 from the point Enter cutting data on except for after terminating the cutting operation and pressing STOP a new window appears to ask whether the user wishes to cut a new key from the same series but with a code different from the previous one without repeating the search from the beginning ENTER to continue with a new code STOP to end the operation Example by MERCEDES make Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to the Code field It is not necessary to enter the full name the first few letters are enough the screen will automatically show the name of the MAKE closest in alphabetical order use the arrows up down to scroll the sequence of MAKES in alphabetical order Use the CLEAR key to delete the text entered e the last line in the window gives the result of the search 06 List ENTER 6 SSNs found Press the key down arrow to scroll the list e To view further
74. ow will the WinTransfer Program allow the machine to be re set Here is a list of the situations that require the use of the WinTransfer Program for details on installing and using the program read the instructions in the leaflets provided with the diskettes or CD ROM e Replacement of the electronic board see ch 7 4 or loss of machine program 1 use the machine keypad to enter the serial number found on the data plate on the back of the ma chine see ch 5 9 1 2 install the latest version of the WinTransfer Program on your personal computer according to the instructions provided 3 calibrate the machine according to the instructions in the manual as follows Carry out calibration in the way described in ch 5 8 3 Machine Zero Points page 51 Calibrate the H1 clamp ch 5 7 1 Automatic calibration of R1 clamp page 41 then the TRACER TOWER ch 5 7 2 Automatic calibration of the TRACER TOWER page 43 Continue by re calibrating all the remaining clamps The machine is now calibrated and ready for operation e Update by SILCA of the program or machine database Install the WinTransfer Program update on your personal computer reading the instructions provided e Update by SILCA of the program or machine database Install the WinTransfer Program update on your personal computer reading the instructions provided 66 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 6 CLEANING e keep the o
75. perational parts of the machine as clean as possible by brushing away the chippings e under no circumstances use compressed air to clear the work zone of chippings as this will blow them onto the moving parts e Never use oily products or thinners for cleaning painted surfaces clamps electrical or electronic connections Copyright Silca 2002 67 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 7 MAINTENANCE Attention for repairs or replacement of parts for maintenance the CE mark is guaranteed only if original spare parts provided by the manufacturer are used Although the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine does not require special maintenance it is advisable to check and if necessary replace the parts subject to wear and electric electronic parts fuses circuit boards etc in the event of faulty operation Replacement is simple and can be carried out by the operator consulting the instructions Attention for normal servicing of the burnished mechanical parts we recommend using lubricants or protective oil e g WD40 or similar Do not apply to the parts used for electrical contact clamps decoders cutters gauging templates etc Do not contaminate the electronic parts with the oil Before starting any type of maintenance checks or replacements read the instructions below e never carry out maintenance with the machine switched on e always remove the mains plug e always remove the mains plug e use original spare
76. pters on the R1 clamp calibration of the CLAMPS MUST BE CARRIED OUT with the TRACER POINT fitted in the place of the cutter and NEVER with the TRACER TOWER Decode and copy Insert the Cuts List of codes Queue from PC Calibrations Maintenance Options 1 Clamps 2 Tracer Tower 3 Adapters CLAMPS 1 R1 2 R2 3 H3 Clamp R1 Adjustments X 00 Y 00 To calibrate Z 00 START SV Al Clamp R1 Install tracer U103 See operating manual START Install the U103 decoder making sure that the tracer point is not damaged bent or broken ch 4 7 Copyright Silca 2002 41 Operating manual English Fig 18 Attention Changing the cutter decoder page 17 TRIAX E CODE close the protective shield start automatic calibration of the R1 clamp by electrical contact when the operation is complete the following mes sage appears Press ENTER to save the data automatically adjusted if the STOP key is pressed the new calibrations Will be lost and only the previous calibrations will remain valid ifthis is not so the display will show an error mes Sage In this case the procedure MUST be repeated carefully following all the steps described in particular check the positioning of the clamp ch 4 5 page 16 Wrong positioning can throw out the calibration Note the calibrations will be accepted only if the variations remain within a range of 40 or 40 hund
77. puter programs available and connectable to the key cutting machine can transmit data for cutting reading or decoding keys Personal Computer programs eliminate manual execution of certain functions and bypass some of the Operating Guide screens once the data have been transmitted When the TRIAX is used with a Personal Computer the operating guide does not change its display logic with the exception of all the screens rendered unnecessary SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY To facilitate comprehension below is a glossary of the most commonly used symbols and terms referring to keys or the key cutting machine Reference will be made to the symbols and terms on this page in the following pages but comprehension will be better if they are read here Cutter W101 W102 W103 the letter indicates the material W hard metal the number its conformation rake base of cut Cutter H101 H102 H103 the letter indicates the material H HSS the number its conformation rake base of cut make sure that HSS cutters have two cutting edges Decoder U101 U102 U103 tracer point for decoding to fit in the place of the cutter TRACER TOWER innovative tracer tower system created by Silca normally used for decoding keys the TRIAX E CODE Clamp R1 standard clamp provided with the Triax e code key cutting machine Clamp R2 R3 optional clamps for special systems locks System lock all the information c
78. ration TRIAX E CODE CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 1 SU ART CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 2 Side C Clamp H1 Cutter W101 Axis 1 Pos 0 START SY ARH CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 2 Copy 1 of 1 Finished More copies STOP Yes ENTER Copyright Silca 2002 25 Operating manual English Example for SSN 20 KESO Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to SSN Digit 20 The last line shows the description of the SSN found Lower the TRACER TOWER When the cutting operation is complete the following message appears Turn the key the clamp 90 When the cutting operation is complete the following message appears TRIAX E CODE SSN 20 MFG gt 2000 82D 3A ENTER DECODE Side A Clamp R1 Tracer Decode SSN 20 Pos 0 START START DECODING IN PROGRESS Side A Axis 1 DECODING IN PROGRESS Side A Axis 2 DECODE Side B Clamp R1 Tracer SSN 20 Pos 0 START DECODING IN PROGRESS Side B Axis 3 Axis 1 of 3 Side A C vate ow Ieee 1234 26 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Use down arrow key to scroll the combination and go on to the 2nd axis Use down arrow key to scroll the combination and go
79. re On the back cover of this manual is a list of the manufacturers addresses listed below are the addresses of Silca authorized Service Centres HOW TO REQUEST SERVICE The guarantee attached to the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine ensures free repairs or replacements of faulty parts within 12 months of purchase All other service calls must be arranged by the customer with Silca or with a Silca authorized Service Centre 86 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Appendix 1 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS The following pages contain the electrical diagrams for the TRIAX E CODE key cutting machine described in this manual Copyright Silca 2002 Appendix TRIAX E CODE Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS CMS OMS EMS SMS A J7 8 112 115 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 oo 0 0 0 0 oo 0 0 0 0 14 24 22 20 18 16 mu 2 3 4 1 J20 J5 J16 e EX E e GNDI T 8 gt t a unalviNHOJSNVH L HOQVINHOJSNVH L unalviNHOJSNVH L 5 4 HOLV ILLN3A HOQV ILLN3A YNALVILLNAA NVA 3HO LV IL LN3A AdNV1 VavdNv1 ALSVLdOLSLON VIONADYAWS HOQVS Ifld HIOSSflOd NOLLNG AON39H3IN3 VZN3OHINN ALNVS1Nd
80. redths of a mm START Clamp R1 Detection in progress Clamp R1 X 02 Y 04 Z 01 Save data No STOP Yes ENTER ENVER Exceeded setting tolerance limit X 02 Y 04 Z 43 See operating manual 42 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Fig 19 5 7 2 Automatic calibration of the TRACER TOWER The decoding device TRACER TOWER holds 2 types of tracer points U102TT and U103TT These 2 tracer points enable the TRIAX to operate as a stand alone or with a PC to decode almost all the systems locks known to SILCA Use of the TRACER TOWER speeds up and simplifies key reproduction from an original and saves the operator the operations for searching for and choosing a suitable decoder replacing the cutter with a tracer point at the beginning of decoding replacing the tracer point with the cutter at the end of decoding to prepare for key cutting The TRIAX program is designed to carry out calibration and decoding with either the TRACER or the tracer points fitted in the place of the cutter Simply enable or disable the TRACER from the OPTIONS menu ch 5 9 page 58 The TRACER TOWER must be CALIBRATED before use The calibration procedure is carried out with the R1 clamp only AFTER IT HAS ALSO BEEN CALIBRATED ch 5 7 1 Automatic calibration of R1 clamp page 41 Choose the function from the main menu by positioning the cursor on 4 Calibrations Decode
81. system Example Silca provides a protected data card for SSN No yyy When SSN yyy is selected from menu 0 1 or 2 the following appears on the screen PROTECTED DATA CARD Machine ID 12345 Code TRXSCO0001 1 Password 0 When authorization has been received from the maker apply to Silca for a password providing the following information Key cutting machine serial No 1170145634567 Read the serial number on the ID plate fixed to the back of the machine Machine ID 12345 Visible in the password application box or by selecting menus 6 7 1 on the machine ACTIVATION Code TRXSCO0011 Shown ONLY when access to protected data is attempted Once obtained enter the password on the Password line as shown in the example given above CORRECT PASSWORD If the correct password has been entered the screen Save shows Password No STOP Yes ENTER The password can be saved so that it need not be entered whenever the protected data card is used or not saved so that access is limited only to the person in possession of the password 5 9 7 1 List of enabled systems ACTIVATED and removal of an activation To consult the list of enabled DATA data card series or table select menus 6 7 Select the item in menu 1 to see the Machine Identification Number PROTECTED SYSTEMS Select the item in menu 2 to see the list of Enabled Machine ID Systems Enabled Systems Enabled Systems 1 SSN 121 SC 2 SSN 234 SC 3 SSN 20 TB
82. t the Cuts described below List of codes Queue from PC 5 8 1 Cutters Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 5 Maintenance Calibrations Maintenance Options The CUTTERS item in the menu groups all the tools used by TRIAX together with their characteristics Cutters The operator can select the CUTTER MATERIAL Test HSS or Hard Metal so that the machine can automatically adjust both the speed of spindle rotation Machine zero points versions 230V 110V only and advancement during the key cutting operation according to the criteria laid down by SILCA Select the item 1 Cutters or press key 1 to show a complete list of the tools used by the machine ENTER A Scroll with the arrows P up down and Cutters select for example cutter 101 W 101 W 102 W 103 CUTTERS 40 mm and 48 mm Cutter 101 Material W Length 4800 BASE 250 Ang 0 Fig 22 Move with the arrow keys or ENTER onto the field to be altered and press SHIFT E down arrow key to alter the value from those admissible The user can select H HSS or W Hard Metal according to the material of the cutter to be used Length Cutter length 40 or 48 selecting the right length optimizes movements in Z see fig 22 B Cutting The cutter cutting base unalterable characteristic of the cutter Cutter angle unalterable characteristic of the cutter Attention
83. tting of the machine enables searches through all makes select the item 0 makes as soon as one of the makes is selected the asterisk disappears from the item 0 All makes and ONLY the MAKES selected are involved 4 if enabled 21 is used to skip some steps or windows when applicable in heavy operating flows in order to speed up the procedure required by the operator TRIAX E CODE 1 Measurement unit 2 Start menu 3 Preferred MFG 4 Quick menu Measurement unit 0 Millimetres Inch Select start menu 0 Decode and Copy 1 Insert the Cuts 2 List of Codes 3 Queue from PC Select MFG 0 All MFG 1 ABUS 2 AGA 3 AGB 4 ALFA ROMEO Quick menu O 0 1 Copyright Silca 2002 59 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 9 4 Tracer Tower From this menu the TRACER TOWER as the decoding tool is enabled or disabled Use of Tracer 1 With the TRIAX program the operator can choose Disabled whether to use the TRACER TOWER or the tracer points for decoding keys Enabled If the user disables the TRACER the program will See operating manual ALWAYS check that it is in the UP position safety and requires the appropriate tracer to be fitted according to the type of key If the user enables the TRACER the program will ALWAYS require the TRACER to be positioned when necessary and will force the user to use the tracer point ONLY in special cases when very large sizes
84. use cutters provided by SILCA For HSS cutters use ONLY the new type with two cutting edges 48 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English 5 8 2 TEST TRIAX E CODE There is a TEST menu on the machine for use in the event of faulty operation or for checks Attention this Test chapter can be used to check any errors anomalies that could occur on the machine ch 7 1 Trouble shooting page 68 Select the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on 5 Maintenance Select 2 Test e Test 1 X AXIS MOTOR top carriage Decode and copy Insert the Cuts List of Codes Queue from PC Calibrations Maintenance Options Cutters Test Machine zero points STU Carefully follow the instructions on the display and check that the X axis carriage moves ATTENTION during this test all the end of run controls are disabled avoid moving the carriage up against its mechanical stops e Test 2 Y AXIS MOTOR bottom carriage Carefully follow the instructions on the display and check that the Y axis carriage moves ATTENTION during this test all the end of run controls are disabled avoid moving the carriage up against its mechanical stops Test 3 Z AXIS MOTOR vertical carriage Carefully follow the instructions on the display and check that the Z axis moves ATTENTION during this test all the end of run controls are disabled avoid moving the carriage up against
85. xis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A Axis 2 Side B Clamp H1 Cutter W108 Axis 3 Pos 0 START START CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side B Axis 3 Copyright Silca 2002 33 Operating manual English When side B is cut the following message appears Turn the key on the clamp 90 7 Vv When side C is cut the following message appears Turn the key on the clamp 90 TRIAX E CODE Side C Axis 1 Clamp H1 Pos 0 Cutter W108 START SU ARI CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 1 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side C Axis 2 Side D Axis 3 Clamp H1 Pos 0 Cutter W108 START STARY 7 CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side D Axis 3 When the operation is complete the following Copy 1 of 1 message appears Finished More copies Press ENTER to proceed with another copy STOP Yes ENTER Press STOP to end the operation 34 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE 5 5 LisT OF CODES 2 Use the items Original Code or key MAKE USE from the List of Codes menu to identify the SSNs that 0 and copy have a code table associated 1 Insert the Cuts When the SSN has been found the key can be cut in the way described in ch 5 4 Insert the Cuts 1 2 List of Codes page 29 3 Queue from PC Choose the function from the main menu by placing the cursor on
86. yright Silca 2002 31 Operating manual English TRIAX E CODE Example for SSN 20 KESO Press the key right hand arrow to place the cursor next to SSN SSN 20 Digit 20 MFG The last line shows the description of the SSN found gt 2000 82D 3A Use down arrow key to scroll the combination and go on to axis 2 Use down arrow key to scroll the combination and go on to axis 3 Enter the known cuts Axis 93 Side D 123 32 Copyright Silca 2002 Operating manual English Attention Ny RAN NV Enter the number of keys to be cut pieces 1 255 Enter the cutter required Press SHIFT ENTER to change the cutter material from W to H or vice versa If the cutter previously used is different from the one required the following message appears the operator is responsible for installing the right cutter as there is no electronic device to warn of any errors During the cutting operation the following message appears The value Axis 1 appears during cutting of axis 1 During the cutting of axis 2 the following message appears When side is cut the following message appears Turn the key on the clamp 90 TRIAX E CODE Side A Clamp H1 Axis 1 Pos 0 Cutter W108 Pieces 1 1 START START Is cutter W108 installed No STOP Yes START STARY CUTTING IN PROGRESS Copy 1 of 1 Side A A

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