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1. MAINTENANCE Motor Drive Shaft Assemblies Class III Downstroke Drive Assembly e The downstroke motor assembly controls the vertical movement of the blade cartridge e Access and remove the drive shaft assembly for lubrication or bearing replacement e See page 64 for exploded views and parts list A Before beginning remove the top cover assembly and motors p 52 53 Note e The sidestroke motor does not need to be removed for these operations for clarity it is not shown here e When motors are removed you can manipulate the S 1 drive assemblies manually to extend or retract the dovetail assembly during repairs C3 2 e For easier access to dovetail parts remove the bellows by stretching it over the dovetail assembly after 4 3 i removing the blade cartridge i eS Removing the Downstroke Drive Assembly 1 Lift out Teflon washer 1 and remove snap ring 2 from the downstroke bearing assembly 3 2 Remove two socket head cap screws 4 The dovetail will extend but is held captive by the sidestroke bearing flange 3 Holding the dovetail assembly up against the control body carefully insert a flat blade screwdriver into the bearing shaft 5 and rotate it counterclockwise until the bearing assembly begins to lift upwards out of 5 the control body Continue turning the shaft until threads are free pull the assembly from the control body www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6
2. e Use an ohmmeter to confirm lt 5KQ between ground and the anvil ring e If using an expanding knife shaft test with the shaft expanded e f resistance exceeds 5KQ call Tidland Customer Service modifications to improve continuity may be required At Installation e Resistance between the anvil ring and ground must be 5KQ A e Confirm gt 5KO between the e Knifeholder blade and the anvil ring B e f resistance exceeds lt 5K Q confirm lt 500 O between the e Knifeholder blade s and ground C E stop Circuit e This TUV or UL listed device is not provided with its own E stop and may only be installed in a completed system equipped with a compliant E stop circuit e The E stop circuit gives the operator the ability to shut the entire system off quickly in case of an emergency e Upon activation by an E stop button power shall also be removed from the system e Removing the power from the cabinet creates a zero energy state category 0 according to the NFPA 79 controlled stop e Upon releasing the E stop button power is not delivered until some deliberate action is completed Restarting of the machine requires operation of the start button e Follow local electrical codes to conform with 24Vdc CUSTOMER E STOP LOOP CONTACT lt 500 0 Lo B gt 5K QO FUSE SIZE 1 amp x qty of e KHs 24Vdc POWER SUPPLY E stop conditions GND GND e TUV
3. INTRODUCTION Proper Use The Tidland e Knifeholder is designed and manufactured for cutting material webs according to the shear slitting procedure in the direction of motion of the material Any other use is deemed as not being in accordance with the intended purpose The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting from this improper use The user operator bears sole responsibility for the risk Operating Principle The e Knifeholder has motorized overlap and side force control The overlap and side force are configured using e Knifeholder software provided with the system Tidland can also provide an optional industrial touchscreen PC with software to adjust overlap and side force The e Knifeholder comes configured with a default overlap of 0 035 and 5 lbs of side force Use the function control knob to calibrate the e Knifeholder See page 76 for operation instructions Safety Equipment The part of the circular blade not used for cutting is safeguarded by a fixed cover against unintentional contact The overlap and side force are applied with the engage function If the electrical power fails the blade remains with the current overlap and side force All replacement parts used on this product should be made to original Tidland specifications Emergency Stop E stop Circuit This TUV or UL listed device is not provided with its own E stop and may only be installed in a completed system equipped with a comp
4. TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS gt MAXCESS Tidland e Knifeholder Installation Operation and Maintenance Class III EN Class Il and Ill MI 686810 1 Q CONTENTS GontactintormalO Mt coa rinitis 4 RECEIVING and UNPACKING mesadas ricino dcaad 4 O gauche ten a a a 4 NFO QUCTOR ieee A RA ce Saye a tt Sel te Oe shai le aly aie ie deci 2 5 About these Operating INSTUCIONS ci ini 5 o arte einen Reet see eae nee Stor Reine Ren ene ree a eer Reet reenter eee ee ee ere 6 ORES LING Principles Ni 6 Sale EGUNEN elo 6 Emergency Oran tito loe 6 Salely Symbols Used inmihis MM o o E 8 o a cence ne Se ae tie eon aaa na ort eat oa eae cee etn E 9 Knifeholder System Requirements ccccccccsssseecceceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeessaeueeeeeeesssaaeseeeeeeessssaaaeeseeeeesaags 10 CONTMUILY A UM Se ina 10 AIAS AMO oo 10 ESO NIC e Me o Lado ee 10 Installing tne Power Cab scada E aid oca 11 Elec Call FA UNOS estates esol rt A A A Ea 11 COMMISSIONING the Cabe A A id isis 11 E cl aula tS weulicl ata a a a 11 KnitenolderiG OMI OMe IS a siaet cenct e eel atu ted Buch cat ates 11 Function CONO MOD ad ear 13 E N A O A 14 Select SUMING TY Peach 14 Recommended Web PENnetaAllOn scciescnscaseccwacettrwenceuae vesctndes eacotiestaiutle eadidacuesueubedeceeaesteeul e a 14 Recommended Knifeholder Setback For Tangent Slitting Only ooocccccccccncnnccconcnnnccnnnncnnonnonccnnnonanononoos 15 Mounting Ihe Guide B
5. 180 mm and larger Flat Flat Dished Dished single compound single compound bevel bevel bevel bevel PAJAS SSSA Wists DIIGI AA if PAPANG IIA Ye 7 Pa Uy SRA Dual edge Dual edge Multi ring custom made Carbide edge all sizes all sizes to customer specifications www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 35 MAINTENANCE Cartridge to Knifeholder Interface For proper e Knifeholder operation keep the interface clean between the cartridge and the knifeholder control body dovetail WARNING Hand hazard when handling knife blades Remove the cartridge from the control body Clean the sidestroke actuator parts Clean the sidestroke lever on the knifeholder dovetail assembly Measure the resistance between the cartridge dovetail assembly and the knife blade Cleaning the Sidestroke Actuator Parts Clean as needed depending on the application and dust levels of your operation 1 Using 4 mm hex drive remove the outer cartridge strut 1 2 Rotate the dovetail assembly 2 up and use compressed air to blow dust and debris from the moving parts Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area For added protection Tidland recommends the use of stainless steel mesh gloves I 3 Manually actuate the sidestroke key and the ti cam 3 parts checking for free and smooth T movement lf parts are sticking
6. 4H Apply E Engage Configured to show the action that will occur when the button is pressed green will engage red will disengage If the system has a vertical web path the arrow direction is reversed To use the engage button select the knifeholder to be affected by the action e Choose a specific knifeholder by clicking the knifeholder icon or use the Knifeholder drop down list to select an individual or ALL knifeholder s e Click the engage button to extend the knives against the anvils for slitting The external engage signal must be on for knives to engage When the system detects the knifeholders are engaging the button changes to disengage state e Select a specific knifeholder or choose ALL from the Knifeholder drop down list e Click the disengage button to retract the knives away from the anvils e Once the system detects the knifeholders are disengaging the button changes to the engage state An external engage signal p 24 goes to each knifeholder This has precedence over the user interface The external engage signal must be on for the user interface to engage and disengage any knife If the external engage signal is off then the user interface cannot engage a knife Refer to the electrical drawings at your installation for the wiring of the external engage signal Update If enabled on your system the Update button adjusts the knifeholders to the new values while in the engaged state For infor
7. Ensure blade cartridge is pushed securely into place on knifeholder and that the 22 lock unlock lever is in the locked position Remove non functional blade cartridge and replace with functional blade cartridge 22 Return control body and blade cartridge to Tidland for repair Ensure that blade cartridge safety lock pin is fully engaged with the control body and 00 that the lock unlock lever is in the locked position Sidestroke components are clogged with 26 dust at the interface Call Tidland for assistance with Maintenance Mode which may help you avoid knifeholder disassembly Recalibrate the knifeholder 25 Call Tidland for assistance with Maintenance Mode which may help you avoid knifeholder disassembly Extend blade cartridge and blow dust buildup from the cavity between cartridge 26 and control body Reduce side force or increase overlap See Main Screen Parameters Calibrate to correct overlap Adjust Side Force to the minimum necessary to produce a good slit Reset anvil ring Reduce side force or increase overlap See Main Screen Parameters www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 74 TROUBLESHOOTING Slit Quality Problem The slit edge is fuzzy Slit line is not straight Web tears or splits Web folds down Web breaks Web bunches up in front of knife blade Change in roll width Possible Cause Dull blade Loss of cant angle worn p
8. FE Inches 7 62 2 94 0 76 0 75 7 55 8 20 _ 193 5 74 7 194 19 0 191 9 208 5 nl Classi A Ee F 198 7 3 ECOS Inches 8 26 1346 10 68 175 87 9 1 172 5 198 7 Dimension M is from the edge of the upper control body to the inside of the knife blade Note Dimensions are nominal and represent the average of assembled units These are not the specifications of individual parts nor do they reflect manufacturing tolerances www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 16 INSTALLATION Determine Mounting Dimensions Vertical Mounting Dimension VMD The distance from the centerline of the guide bar mounting holes to the anvil roll or ring O D and perpendicular to the web path Horizontal Mounting Dimension HMD The distance from the support beam face guide bar mounting surface to the vertical centerline through the center of the anvil ring GUIDE BAR MOUNTING SURFACE SUPPORT HMD BEAM PERPENDICULAR TO WEB PATH dl EAT E GUIDE BAR MOUNTING HOLES VMD A B WEB PATH WEB PATH ANVIL RING TANGENT SHEAR SHOWN VMD Tangent amp Wrap Slitting These dimensions reserve approximately 1 2 of blade cartridge stroke for blade regrinding HMD Tangent Slitting Wrap Slitting A Web Path B Web Path Class II 3 7 32 81 8mm 2 23 32 69 1 mm 2 15 16 74 6 mm Class Ill 3 27 32 97 6 mm 3 3 32 78 6
9. Knifeholder does not operate power LED is off Knifeholder does not operate power LED is on Sluggish knifeholder action extension or retraction Knifeholder does not retract when Function control Knob is in red position Function control knob feels excessively tight Difficult knifeholder movement on guide bar Possible Cause Resistance threshold exceeded Resistance threshold exceeded Internal binding No power Fuse blown at knifeholder External engage is off Control body worn or motor malfunction Internal binding No power power LED is off Knob is contacting top cover Dirty guide bar Sticky brake shoe Recommended Solution Page Use an ohmmeter to confirm lt 5KO between ground and the anvil ring confirm lt 5000 between the knife blade and the control body dovetail Renew contact between cartridge and control body With the knife blade not touching anything 10 use an onmmeter to confirm lt 5000 between 10 the knife blade and ground Call Tidland for assistance with Maintenance Mode which may help you avoid knifeholder disassembly Plug in power cable Check power supply output fuse Replace only with the same type 1A minimum 24 VDC fuse To extend retract the knifeholder the external engage input must be on Check the external engage relay in the Interface Cabinet Return knifeholder to Tidland for repair Call Tidland fo
10. commands to e Knifeholders This was causing bad values to be read from e Knifeholders Version 1 1 0 November 3 2010 1 New Serial communication library Faster communication 2 Fixes problem with power cycle and e Knifeholder software being in sync and able to control e Knifeholder engagement Version 1 0 6 August 17 2010 1 Added shop project configuration for setup testing of e Knifeholders at Tidland 2 Additional Internal Calibration changes to write data on demand 3 Added ability to update overlap and side stroke while engaged NOTE Anvil should be turning to prevent damage to blade Version 1 0 5 March 19 2010 1 Internal Calibration fixes and integration to Tidland systems 2 Updated terminal window to use ESC key to exit properly Version 1 0 4 January 25 2010 1 Knife holder program now accesses class 2 and class3 for IMS motor program Settings file enum type must be set for class2 or class3 with ElectT ype 2 Axis files have been changed from Axis to C2Axis or C3Axis 3 The Internal calibration for class 2 now prints a label and writes knife information to a file www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 92 SOFTWARE REVISION HISTORY Version 1 0 3 November 28 2009 1 2 3 4 Speed up knife updating some Still needs to be faster for more knifeholders Fixed bug when increasing number of knifeholders the Address1 and Address2 fields in setting
11. is part of the Control Body Assembly p 64 Description Brake Shoe Backplate 4 Socket Head Cap Screw M5 x 0 8 x 20 mm zinc plated Item Spring Century 702078 3 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screw M3 x 0 5 x 12 mm zinc plated Lo 6 Linear Bearing www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 69 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Knifeholder Mount Manual Mount Class Il Description Top Block Assembly Lock Knob 531754 Top Block 689084 Set Screw M4 x 0 7 x 6 mm Nyloc 1 130304 Socket Head Cap Screw 544155 M5 x 0 8 x 20 mm zinc plated Lock Knob Extension 1 685085 Qty Class Il SAA 5 Item Description Qty Backplate Assembly 1 Socket Head Cap Screw EN M5 x 0 5 x 12 mm zinc plated di 1 Socket Head Cap Screw E M5 x 0 8 x 20 mm zinc plated 944159 Set Screw M4 x 0 7 x 12 mm Nyloc 1 130149 If the brake shoe item 6 becomes lodged in the backplate remove the brake shoe and lubricate the o ring item 7 with Parker Super O lube o ring lubricant Class Ill Item Description ty Class III __ Backplate Assembly Only socket Head Cap Screw fs M5 x 0 8 x 12 mm zinc plated TODO 6 Set Screw M5 x 0 8 x 8 mm 130148 700356 Socket Head Cap Screw Ka M5 x 0 8 x 20 mm zinc plated 544155 Class IIl Top Block not shown is part of the Control Body Assembly p 64 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 68681
12. p 52 e f your motor does not have a shaft or knob on top you will need to remove the motor to access the drive shaft and use a screwdriver to turn the shaft Class Il shown NO MOTOR SHAFT MOTOR SHAFT Downstroke Drive Shaft Assembly If the blade cartridge is retracted and will not extend turn the shaft clockwise O If the blade cartridge is extended and will not retract turn the shaft counterclockwise J Sidestroke Motor Drive Shaft Assembly If the blade cartridge sidestroke is engaged and will not disengage turn the shaft clockwise O If the blade cartridge sidestroke will not engage turn the shaft counterclockwise J www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 38 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuse in the e Knifeholder For cabinet fuses see page 30 Am To reduce the risk of fire replace only with the same type 1A minimum 24Vdc fuse 1 Turn off power to the knifeholder 2 Disconnect power communication cable from the knifeholder p 23 3 Remove knifeholder from guide bar p 32 4 Remove cartridge from control body p 22 recommended for safe handling of knifeholder Class Il 1 Remove top cover from knifeholder p 45 The fuse 1 is located on the User Interface board on the Motor Control Module 2 Replace the fuse 3 Reinstall the top cover Class Ill 1 Remove screws as shown to remove the right hand side cover 1 2 Replace the fuse 2 3
13. 32 MAINTENANCE Knife Blades The problem free and safe operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder is reliant on proper transportation and storage expert installation and commissioning and on use in accordance with the intended purpose Only persons who are familiar with the installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the e Knifeholder and who possess the necessary qualifications for their activities may work on the e Knifeholder WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area Minimum Blade Diameter For safety Tidland recommends changing knife blades when the minimum blade diameter for CE compliance is reached The requirement is lt 6 mm gap from blade edge to the inside edge face of the cartridge guard Min Blade Diameter Class Il 145 58 mm 5 731 Class Ill 196 96 mm 7 754 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 33 MAINTENANCE Changing a Knife Blade Removing the Blade For safety and ease during blade maintenance Tidland recommends securing the cartridge with a bench fixture while changing the blade 1 Use the cartridge transport tool to remove the cartridge from the knifeholderbefore beginning disassembly p 22 lt is not necessary to remove the blade guard or the blade guard attachment At the maintenance area install cartridge on a bench fixture for stab
14. 93 aio MAXCESS Manufacturer Tidland 2305 SE 8 Street Camas WA 98607 U S A 360 834 2345 Designation Company The following harmonized standards are applied Authorized Person for Documentation www maxcessintl com Camas WA 2 29 12 Sawn Haza Place Date of Issuance Authorizing Person s Signature Authorizing Person s Title Printed Name TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS Declaration of Incorporation Authorized Representative Francesco Cristante Fife Tidland GmbH Fifestrasse 1 65779 Kelkheim Germany 49 6195 7002 0 Tidland e Knifeholder Class Il and Class lll with System Cabinet Models EKH5 5S EKH5 1S EKH20 1S was developed and manufactured in conformity with the EC direct ves 2006 42 EG Machine directive 2004 108 EC EMC directive in sole responsibility of Tidland 2305 SE 8 Street Camas WA 98607 U S A EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery basic concepts EN ISO 13857 Safety of machinery safety distance EN 1034 1 Safety of machinery safety requirements for design and construction common requirements EN 1034 3 Safety of machinery safety requirements for design and construction winders and slitters EN 61000 6 2 EMC regulation immunity EN 61000 6 4 EMC regulation emissions EN 61000 3 2 EMC regulation harmonics EN 61000 3 3 EMC regulation flicker A complete list of the applied standards guidelines and specifications is present with the manufacturer The technical documentat
15. Detecting the serial communication ports looks like E Checking Com Ports E Current Port COM8 Detecting a knifeholder looks like 4 Checking for Hardware E Current Knifeholder 1 If no serial ports or knifeholders are detected you will be given the choice to enter Demo mode Auto Mode Detection Ey Channel not detected Yes Start program in Demo Mode Mo Start program in System Mode Cancel Exit prograrn Select Yes to demonstrate software operation without controlling the actual knifeholder s To confirm operating mode note the name in the title bar located at the top of the display screen e Tidland e Knifeholder Demo Ole When in Demo mode the title bar will include the text Demo in its name This mode allows the knifeholder icons to operate on the screen but will not control actual hardware e Tidland e Knifeholder o x i When in System mode the title bar will show only the name of the application This is the mode for normal operation and allows control of the knifeholders displayed www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 7 7 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Knifeholder Icons Tidland e Knifeholder Demo JE evnfehokder Opbors Help en Recipe E y M XCESS lt h Overlap 0 035 gt Side Force 5 jH 5lbs Sibs Sibs 0 035in 0 035in The status of individual kn
16. ET 1 SS www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 24 OPERATION Knifeholder Setup and Calibration During operation keep the e Knifeholder cartridge to dovetail interface clean see page 26 Heavy dust build up can result in the loss of sidestroke Warning danger due to cutting Do not put hands between the knife blade and the web material at any time during operation Severe bodily injury may occur Warning danger due to crushing Keeps hands away from all moving knifeholder parts during blade cartridge retraction Severe bodily injury may occur Ensure that e anvil rings are in a pre selected slit position e blade cartridge is locked to control body JOG BUTTON e power cable is attached and power is on e you have verified continuity between system COMMUNICATION components p 10 Class Il shown here BRAKE KNOB ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INDICATOR LED POWER FUNCTION 1 Turn the function control knob to the red retract position ieee tee CONTROL KNOB gt Loosen the brake knob The knifeholder is ready to move 3 Manually slide the knifeholder along the guide bar to place knife blade close to the anvil at the new slit position Caution Ensure that knife blade is not directly over the anvil ring in order to prevent damage by collision when blade cartridge is extended in Step 4 4 Press the jog button to extend the blade down until it is overlapping the anvil by at leas
17. Knifeholder Select an individual knifeholder or ALL to which values will be applied Overlap The depth of the knife below the anvil when engaged This is the vertical movement represented in the pictorial above showing the knife and anvil Change the value by clicking in the box labeled Overlap or use the vertical slider bar scroll down to increase overlap value Note Tidland recommends an overlap of 030 0 8 mm Side Force The amount of pressure that the knife blade applies to the anvil when engaged This is the horizontal force shown in the pictorial above The amount of force is represented by the right facing arrow large fat arrow is high force small skinny arrow is low force Change the value by clicking in the box labeled Side Force or by using the horizontal slider bar e Knifeholder blade to ride up on top of the anvil ring High side force against minimal blade overlap can cause poor slit quality and may cause the Use caution when setting the combination of parameters Overlap and or Side Force boxes will display dashes when individual knifeholder configurations vary from each other See Main Screen Buttons p 82 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 81 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Main Screen Buttons The upper right corner of the main screen appears as follows Recipe Sample2 E Knifeholder ALL y 0 y _ Update Overlap 0 035 Side Force 5
18. ON 1 3 l NO T 19 PE Ia 00o r NAO DSS LO LO LO LO gasoa A A Di yl ll ce bl ll Dl yl ha al a et dl ll hh sa Heferer yb a dl e oye el e e e e e rlejr e Orn Oro OR O O rr TS SS 3S rr rN MOTH OR OO OO Page 28 MI 686810 1 Q Tidland e Knifeholder www maxcessintl com MAINTENANCE Preventive Maintenance WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades e This recommended maintenance schedule is dependent upon machine use and environment e Keep anvil rings and knifeholder blades clean and balanced e Do not use oil lubricants in knifeholder Oil lubricants may cause the knifeholder to function improperly Use only those lubricants recommended in this publication Daily e Keep all knifeholders clean of debris e Calibrate the knifeholder whenever it is moved or a blade is changed e Note DO NOT IMMERSE knifeholders in solvents Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean dry rag Weekly e Blow down the blade cartridge to remove dust build up e Check electrical cable to the knifeholders for wear or cracks e Inspect control body dovetail assembly and remove all dust and debris Monthly Check adjustment of gib to guide bar for minimal clearance between knifeholder mount and guide bar Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge Clean the cartridge to knifeholder interface parts See page 36 Inspect
19. Power Communication Connector 3 Communication LED e Green solid PC is communicating to knifeholder e OFF PC is not communicating to knifeholder 4 Jog Switch Use jog switch with extreme caution Keep hands clear of knife blades at all times With Function Control Knob in Red non operational position e Toggle jog switch DOWN extend the knifeholder e Toggle jog switch UP retract the knifeholder Use when positioning knifeholder on guide bar e Jog Switch stops knifeholder movement during calibration or down stroke You must return the Function Control Knob to RED to initiate movement 5 Power Error LED e Green solid power on no error e Red blink calibration error Function Control Knob page 13 e Yellow Begins calibration e Red Retract non operation position e Green Run operation position extends KH CAC o KoiehowerBelows O 16 7 Control Body to Cartridge Dovetail Interface 16 Guide Bar Mount Assembly Manual Mount or Easy Glider Knifeholder Address Switch Access Cover CLII only Class IIl Dovetail and Cartridge similar to Class II are not shown www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 12 KNIFEHOLDER ORIENTATION Function Control Knob COLOR POSITION FUNCTION Begins the calibration cycle The calibration cycle will automatically move the blade up before starting 1 The blade will side engage fully 2 move down until it just touches the top of t
20. Truarc 5100 39 9 Set Screw M5 x 10 mm flat point Nyloc 2 516905 Locate the date code sticker on the back of your knifeholder to determine your Control Body part number alo Item 11 works with a calibrated internal actuator screw assembly not shown Do not remove the internal parts Warranty may be void if internal parts are removed If you cannot resolve a sidestroke issue by using the Troubleshooting section in this publication Tidland recommends returning your knifeholder for factory repair and recalibration to ensure that it continues to perform as specified Item 22 To avoid damage to the electrical continuity of your knifeholder do not attempt disassembly of the dovetail guide rods Please contact Tidland for assistance with dovetail parts Recommended Spare Parts www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 63 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Control Body Class IlI Description ooo A Description Oty PartNo M3 x 45 mm black oxide with i 6 Snap Ring Truarc 5100 39 __________ y y O2 8 Ball Bearing gt gt Cp 9 SocHd Cap Scr M3x16mm _ _ _ S y y O2 708416 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 64 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Class Control Body continued Class Ill Mem Description Oy Panno Ceramic Bushing 49 FlatHd Cap ScrM4x1t4mm____________ 6 587997 Item 11 works with a calibrated inter
21. a delay between down and side stroke movements to prevent system over current problems Default is 400ms Set to 1ms for original speed and for few e Knifeholders 2 Fix bug in Class Il axis 2 motor program that references a not defined variable 3 Update to Visual Studio 2010 Version 1 1 13 April 5 2012 1 If the KHInfo is enabled in the settings file the screen will use a more dynamic approach to the way the knife information is displayed Large and small systems will be able to use this feature and not have issues with the text overlapping other text or images on the screen 2 Updated more code in the common libraries Version 1 1 12 February 14 2012 1 Updated common software library Should have no effect on e Knifeholder portion Version 1 1 11 January 30 2012 1 Added the ability to switch languages in Windows 7 Previously the software relied on the host OS for the primary language 2 Added more German translations Version 1 1 10 January 25 2012 1 On an update or Apply of e Knifeholder settings side force and overlap the main UI thread pauses and waits until the settings are updated before resuming E Knifeholders on the screen will no longer blink red or show any other abnormalities 2 The software now can display the current running parameters of each e Knifeholder Location based on web path and amount of e Knifeholders installed on the system 3 If the user clicks on the Recipe Manager i
22. bellows for tears around dovetail mount Replace if necessary Inspect the power supply for proper voltage 24vDC Check the resistance between the cartridge dovetail and the knife blade See page 37 Bi Yearly e Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for looseness e Remove cant key and inspect for excessive wear Replace if necessary e Check cant key o ring for damage Replace if necessary e As needed lubricate at points indicated on page 61 Guide Bar e Periodically wipe the dovetail guide bar clean and lubricate with silicone dry film lubrication Tidland Corporation recommends using Dow Corning Molykote 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to ensure smooth knifeholder movement Changing the Cant Key The cant key must remain tight in the knifeholder body If the cant key becomes loose in the body or if cracks in the o ring are visible replace the o ring Remove cant key from the knifeholder p 20 Remove o ring from the cant key Note Do not damage o ring groove edges when removing o ring Lubricate the new o ring and the cant key o ring groove Use Parker Super O Lube Install the new o ring in the cant key o ring groove Push the cant key straight into the knifeholder body Follow arrow orientation as described in Cant Key Orientation p 20 or Web Path p 21 a pe oa www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 29 MAINTENANCE Servicing the e Knifeholder Power Cabinet Danger
23. com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 85 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Configuration Address Tab For use by System Administrator when adding removing or replacing a knifeholder Knifeholders must be configured on the beam in order to be affected by parameter changes and displayed on the main screen e When reinstalling a replacement set the address to match the knifeholder you are replacing e When adding a knifeholder choose the next available address from Available Addresses e See Knifeholder Address table on page 27 for information on setting the address 1 Install or remove the knifeholder 2 Click Auto Configure A progress bar will appear TIP If your knifeholders are addressed low you can cancel Auto Configure when the progress bar is about 5 10 complete The system will check all addresses whether there is a knifeholder installed or not which can take several minutes 3 When Auto Configure is complete verify beam configuration and then click Apply Configuration E Address Port Selection Available Addresses Beam Configuration 2 920 036 811 1 4 21 37 m 91213 po 5 02 038 9 3 12 MENESES 6 923 039 O 7 924 940 a on on on E o B Me X ORDER OF KNIFEHOLDERS ON THE BEAM 10 02 043 A 023 44 913 929 045 e la o pj RED KNIFEHOLDER NOT PRESENT IN SYSTEM 816 032 043 GREEN KNIFEHOLDER PRESENT IN SYSTEM 017 933 49 13 34 50 Knifeholders not config
24. extended position lubricate the outside of each guide rod 12 a Use Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL b Apply lubricant to finger or a small foam brush and then apply to guide rods Do not use a cotton swab c Let the lube set up for a few minutes before retracting the dovetail assembly 4 Reinstall the bellows 103 11 12 Reinstalling the Motors p 59 Sidestroke Drive Shaft Assembly p 57 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 56 MAINTENANCE Motor Drive Shaft Assemblies Class III Sidestroke Drive Assembly e The factory calibrated sidestroke drive assembly controls the side shift of the knife blade e Access and remove the drive shaft assembly for lubrication or bearing replacement e See page 64 for exploded views and parts list Before beginning remove the top cover assembly and motors p 52 53 1 Using a flat blade screwdriver rotate the downstroke bearing shaft 1 counterclockwise until 3 the dovetail assembly 2 is fully retracted B 2 Remove Teflon washer and large snap ring 3 from the sidestroke bearing assembly 1 5 3 Remove set screws 4 from lower body to access 6 pS the set screws that retain the bearing flange 6 to 4 A the cant key rod 4 Loosen two set screws 5 in the side of the sidestroke bearing flange 6 4 Y 2 6 5 Rotate the sidestroke bearing shaft l counterclockwise until the bearing flange as
25. mm 3 15 32 88 1 mm These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed in Recommended Setback Distance on page These dimensions provide no setback www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 17 INSTALLATION Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap The e Knifeholder automatically sets blade overlap To adjust the blade overlap p 81 This graphic is for reference only KNIFE BLADE KNIFE BLADE Measure along this line qe OVERLAP lt Ss Measure chord ANVIL RING ar ANVIL RING Method 1 Method 2 Measure blade overlap directly along the common Measure the chord of the intersection centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring between the knife blade and anvil ring Install Guide Bar on Support Beam The guide bar must be straight within 0 010 0 25 mm on a rigid and vibration free support FREE SPACE SUPPORT BEAM GUIDE BAR 1 Determine the center to center distance between the mounting bolt holes X on the guide bar e Standard pre drilled dimension X is 12 804 80 mm e Drill and tap support beam for pre drilled guide bar 3 8 16NC holes Before transferring dimension X onto the support beam make sure there will be enough free space at one end of the beam for knifeholder installation and removal once the guide bar is mounted Recommended Free Space minimum Class Il 3 76 2mm Class Ill 4 101 6mm www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868
26. p 45 Note 1 e The sidestroke motor does not need to be removed for SES these operations for clarity it is not shown here 2 e When the motor is removed you can manipulate the drive assembly manually to extend or retract the dovetail assembly during repairs e For easier access to dovetail parts remove the bellows 3 by stretching it over the dovetail assembly after removing the blade cartridge Removing the Downstroke Drive Assembly net ee etek eee 1 Lift out Teflon washer 1 and remove snap ring 2 from the downstroke bearing assembly 3 2 Secure the dovetail 4 to the control body 5 using a Quick Grip or other bar clamp 3 Carefully insert a flat blade screwdriver into the bearing shaft 6 and rotate it counterclockwise until it begins to lift upwards out of the control body 4 Continue turning the shaft until you hear the bearing pop loose Continue to turn the bearing shaft until the 6 threads are free pull shaft out of the control body 5 Remove the clamp The dovetail assembly will extend but will be held to the control body by the sidestroke 7 drive assembly bearing flange 7 5 4 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 46 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Bearing Downstroke 1 Remove the snap ring 8 and bearing 9 from the shaft 2 Install new bearing and reinstall the snap ring Lubricating the Downstroke Bearing Shaft Q 8 1 Coat sha
27. 01 Q Page 70 SPECIFICATIONS Tidland e Knifeholder Class Il Class Ill Blade diameter 5 911 150 14 mm 7 879 200 13 mm to maintain CE compliancy OO www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 1 TIDLAND KNIFEHOLDER ACCESSORIES Blade Guard Attachment An inexpensive way to minimize the risk of operator injury this blade guard attaches easily to any Performance Series C Series or other knifeholders while maintaining existing minimum slit widths Bench Fixture Mount the Tidland bench fixture at any angle to make safe and easy off machine blade changes and adjustments Easy Glider Mount Assembly A cost effective easy to install solution for faster knifeholder positioning on manual or semi automatic slitters that are currently equipped with Tidland Performance Series Knifeholders Requires Easy Glider guide bar Stainless Steel Protective Glove Woven metal fibers provide protection from slicing type hazards Blade Cartridge Transport Tool Safely remove the blade cartridge from the knifeholder at the guide bar and transport it to the maintenance area Coalescing Filter Air Regulator Kit The Coalescing Filter Air Regulator fits between plant air supply and the knifeholder air manifold single or dual manifold Blade Cartridges with Knife Blades for Shear Slitting Performance Series 659075 Class 659076 Class II 659077 Class Ill 130796 Class 130788 Cl
28. 10 1 Q Page 18 INSTALLATION Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bar Easy Glider Linear Bearing ae pr e Do not remove the factory installed short rail section from the linear rail e This rail section must be used to install the knifeholder onto the guide bar rail e Failure to use this rail section when installing the knifeholder may result in bearing damage and void bearing warranty Safety Recommendation Remove blade cartridge from knifeholder p 22 1 Choose at which the end of the guide bar the knifeholders will be mounted 2 Atthe mounting end only locate and remove the 10 32 end stop screw on the face of the guide bar 3 Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to unlock Push the brake shoe up into the back plate if protruding Install the knifeholder a Hold the knifeholder and short rail section together Carefully place the rail section into the keyway on the guide bar b Align the short rail section with the fixed bearing rail on the guide bar Cc Slide the knifeholder onto fixed bearing rail 7 Remove short section of bearing rail from the guide bar keep it for future maintenance and knifeholder removal 8 Repeat Steps 2 8 until all knifeholders are installed 9 After all knifeholders are installed reinstall the 10 32 socket head cap screws in the end stop 10 Reinstall blade cartridges on knifeholders p 22 11 Turn the function co
29. 22 OPERATION Knifeholder Power and Communication If not using a PC supplied by Tidland install the software that was supplied on the CD with your e Knifeholders This will ensure that you have the most current version of the software on your computer Turn power supply off before plugging in or unplugging the power cable from the knifeholder Disconnecting the power cable while the power is still on will result in a loss of communication between the user interface and the e Knifeholder and can cause permanent damage to the knifeholder Power and communication are integrated and supplied through a power cable Tidland P N 685104 typically shipped with each e Knifeholder assembly If your configuration varies from the standard installation use the required mating connector Turck Inc Eurofast M12 8 pole appliance outlet cable assembly such as Model RK or WK series rated 75V 2A It is not possible to plug the cables in backward or in the wrong direction Each connector is keyed for correct orientation Plugging in a Knifeholder 1 Turn off system power 2 Connect the male end of the power cable to the beam or wiring duct if equipped and tighten the connector locking ring 3 Connect the female end of the power cable to the knifeholder at the power communication connector and tighten the connector locking ring 4 Apply system power Unplugging a Knifeholder 1 Turn off system power 2 Atthe knifeholder loo
30. 49838 133710 133235 130172 130179 130173 657175 672181 659101 659076 659077 k k 7 0 Flat Hd Cap Scr k N k k Soc Hd Cp Scr M5 x 8 mm Class 8 8 M5 x 10 mm k k k O kk 30 iN oO 09 GO GO GO NINININININININININ _ _ _ et olaluini 01 gt N NI OD 01 GO PO OO OO CO N O AAI Blade Guard Safety Attach 38 Standoff SS M5x8mm_ Parts available as a kit oO OD y N A k k Recommended Spare Parts www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 6 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Knifeholder Mount Easy Glider Linear Bearing Mount Class Il Item Description sty _ Top Block Assembly 685084 _ 1 Socket Head Cap Screw EN M5 x 0 8 x 20 mm zinc plated Backplate Assembly 6 BrakeShoe o Z o 130136_ 8 EN Socket Head Cap Screw 621879 M3 x 0 5 x 10 mm zinc plated 130467 O CO dl O 00 IN mb h O O h OQ O i Socket Head Cap Screw M5 x 0 8 x 12 mm zinc plated hh If the brake shoe item 6 becomes lodged in the backplate remove the brake shoe and lubricate the o ring item 7 with Parker Super O lube o ring lubricant www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 68 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Knifeholder Mount Easy Glider Linear Bearing Mount Class Ill The Class lll Top Block not shown
31. 86810 1 Q Page 54 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Bearing Downstroke 1 Remove the snap ring 6 and press the bearing 7 out of the bearing flange 8 2 Install new bearing and reinstall the snap ring Lubricating the Downstroke Bearing Shaft 1 Coat shaft threads 9 with white lithium grease Wipe off excess lubricant ti 2 Also lubricate the mating threads inside the guide rod To avoid contaminating the moving parts with lint do 9 not use a cotton swab Recommended Lubriplate EMB Polymer or No 2 Grease www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 55 o MAINTENANCE ss Reinstalling the Downstroke Drive Assembly 1 Lubricate the inside surface of the guide rod 10 before reinstalling the bearing shaft assembly 11 a Use Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL b Apply lubricant to finger or a small foam brush and then apply inside guide rod To avoid contaminating the moving parts with lint do not use a cotton swab c Let the lube set up for a few minutes before installing the bearing shaft 2 Make sure bearing shaft is also lubricated see above Insert the bearing shaft assembly into the control body 4 With a flat blade screwdriver rotate the bearing shaft clockwise until it stops turning in the control body w Lubricating the Guide Rods Note For clarity sensor wiring is not shown 1 Remove the bellows if necessary 2 While the dovetail assembly is in the
32. Reinstall the side cover www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 39 MAINTENANCE Sensors Class Il Access and replace sensors e The sensors detect the starting point zero for the downstroke or sidestroke motion of the knifeholder e The downstroke sensor is located on the underside of the control body the sidestroke sensor is located on the top surface of the dovetail mount assembly A Before beginning remove the top cover motors p 45 and sidestroke drive assembly p 48 Removing the Sensor Cable Assembly Class Il Extending the Dovetail 1 Carefully insert screwdriver into the downstroke gt bearing shaft 1 and turn counterclockwise to extend the dovetail assembly 2 completely Note You will need at least 1 clearance to access the Sensors 2 Remove the bellows not shown by gently stretching it over the dovetail assembly Removing the Backplate Mount Assembly 3 Remove four socket head cap screws 3 and pull the backplate mount assembly 4 off of the knifeholder 4 Removing the Sensor Cable Assembly 4 Use 1 5 mm hex drive to remove the two screws 5 from the sensor 5 Use 2 mm hex drive to loosen the button head screw that secures the ground wire terminal 6 Installing the new cable p 42 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 40 MAINTENANCE Sensors Class Ill Access and replace sensors e The sensors
33. VETAIL BLOCK BELLOWS NOT SHOWN Coat the contact surface between the lever and the dovetail body LOCK LEVER Cartridge Lubrication Points 1 Remove the pivot pins from the cartridge to release it from the dovetail block 2 Lubricate the pivot pins with Dow Corning 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubricant DC557 3 Lubricate the hole in the crank lever and the dowel pin with a Teflon based lubricant similar to Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL Use a small nozzle on the spray can to direct the lubricant into the area Let the TCL set up for a few minutes before reassembly 4 When reinstalling the dowel pin set screws make sure both of them bottom out against the dowel pin and do not extend out of the dovetail block sit Ms DOVETAIL BLOCK oe mn s a A Na A ee p f gt e C te i a Po i ie amp y j r al N Oe PIVOT PINS el DBA Y DC 557 CRANK LEVER HOLE DOWEL PIN AI fl i TCL TCL EN DOWEL PIN SET SCREWS NYG NL fa mnt www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 61 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Control Body Class Il i ENS A to de yaz _ Z By www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 62 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Control Body Class Il item Description______________ y PartNo Soc Hd Gp en black oxide A 1 Soc Hd Cp Scr E n a 6 Snap Ring
34. ZA Arc flash and shock hazard OD Service to be performed by qualified personnel only Disconnect power before servicing the cabinet Replacing a Fuse in the Cabinet For e Knifeholder fuses see page 39 To reduce the risk of fire replace fuses only with the same type as indicated for your cabinet model Cabinet Model EKH20 1S EKH5 5S EKH5 1S Tidland Part No 708199 708185 106687 Input Fuse Class J 600V F10 10A F10 3A F10 3A Output Fuse s F1 15A i F1 5A 3AG Time Delay 250V FO 1A F1 F6 1A Fo 1A Replacing the Power Supply Replace power supply with same make and model only Contact Tidland for pricing www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 30 MAINTENANCE Using the Blade Cartridge Transport Tool The blade cartridge transport tool is designed for safe handling of the blade cartridge to and from the work bench Operators can safely remove the cartridge from a knifeholder installed on the guide bar and transport it to another area for maintenance The tool attaches to the orange safety guard installed on the knifeholder preventing contact with the sharp blade edge Before removing the cartridge To prevent accidental movement of the e Knifeholder turn the function control knob to the RED position or Follow your company lockout tagout procedure The knifeholder must be in the retracted position RED before installing the transport tool The transport tool 1 is secured to
35. all the backplate mount assembly See illustration on page 40 Step 3 2 Reinstall the sidestroke drive assembly and motors p 50 3 Reinstall the top cover p 51 Class Ill 1 Arrange the cable along the back of the control body Reinstall the foam and seal the ends with clear silicone sealant Fig D Let dry 2 Reinstall the motors p 59 3 Reinstall the top cover p 60 Class Il and Ill Reinstall the bellows by gently stretching them over the dovetail Reinstalling the Blade Cartridge p 22 Fig D www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 43 MAINTENANCE Linear Bearing If linear movement becomes rough or sticky e Remove knifeholder and clean the guide bar with a mild solvent e Inspect the linear bearing to ensure all of the balls are intact e Remove dust and debris from linear bearing If the bearing is packed with dust or if too many of the balls are missing it may need to be replaced Safety Recommendation Remove knifeholder from guide bar p 32 and remove blade cartridge from knifeholder p 22 before beginning disassembly Turn off power to knifeholder before disconnecting cable Do not remove this short rail while working with the knifeholder you will use it to install the The new bearing is shipped with a short piece of rail installed in it to keep the bearing balls intact knifeholder onto the guide bar Replacing the Linear Bearing For Cla
36. and UL approved e Knifeholders have the TUV or UV mark affixed to the back of the knifeholder EN60204 1 European Union standard www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 10 INSTALLING THE POWER CABINET Arc flash and shock hazard Installation must comply with federal state and local electrical codes Install the cabinet according to the Tidland electrical drawings provided with your unit Electrical Ratings See the label on the e Knifeholder power cabinet for your model number Tidland Part No 708185 706687 708199 100 VAC to 240 VAC 100 VAC to 240 VAC 100 VAC to 240 VAC put Rating 1 654 165A 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz single phase single phase single phase 24 VDC to 29 VDC 24 VDC to 29 VDC 24 VDC to 29 VDC Output Rating Commissioning the Power Cabinet A To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder never plug in a knifeholder while the power is on Before connecting the knifeholders k Turn the cabinet power on Turn knob clockwise one quarter turn 2 Verify the voltage at the knifeholder end of each cable connector according to the electrical drawing Tidland Drawing No XXXX 0410 Turn off the power Connect the knifeholders Turn the power on again aS Knifeholder Complete illustrations and part numbers begin on page 62 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 11 KNIFEHOLDER ORIENTATION Hem Description Brake Knob
37. arts Wrong cant key Knifeholder is loose on the guide bar Too much overlap Incorrect setback Maximum side force combined with minimum overlap Driven anvil run out Knifeholder is loose on the guide bar Incorrect setback Loss of cant angle worn parts Too much overlap Insufficient overspeed of the driven anvil Loss of cant angle worn parts Wrong cant key Cant key is incorrectly installed Dull blade Incorrect setup Web tension is too high Low driven anvil speed Insufficient overspeed of the driven anvil Knife blade riding up on top of anvil ring caused by maximum side force combined with minimum overlap Recommended Solution Replace blade Replace cant key Replace cant key Check the knifeholder to make sure that it is secure on the guide bar mount and check gib adjustment Calibrate to correct overlap Check geometry Reduce side force or increase overlap See Main Screen Parameters Reset anvil ring Check the knifeholder to make sure that it is secure on the guide bar mount and check gib adjustment Check geometry Replace cant key Correct overlap by calibration Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater than the winder speed Replace cant key Install correct key Check web direction Replace blade See Function Control Knob Reduce tension Check the driven anvil speed Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater than the winder speed Reduce side force or i
38. ass Il 130822 Class Ill Call e Knifeholder 662077 Class 615576 Class 618966 Class Ill 132084 Class I call Tidland Class Il 743334 Class Ill 744842 520984 single 520985 dual Change blades in seconds with complete replacement assemblies Class Class II Class IIl e Knifeholder Manual Cartridge Assembly 551430 131061 132872 n a Automatic Cartridge Assembly 547613 524508 535264 CLII 696317 CLIII 700518 Knife Blades 90mm OD x 60mm ID D 2 131937 N A N A 90mm OD x 60mm ID x 6mm D 2 131972 N A N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID 52 100 25 N A 128216 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 25 N A 128401 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 super finish 45 N A 133399 N A 150mm OD x 80mm ID x 10mm D 2 5 N A 131973 N A 200mm OD x 80mm ID 52 100 25 N A N A 129832 200mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 25 N A N A 129833 200mm OD x 80mm ID D 2 super finish 45 N A N A 133389 200mm OD x 80mm ID Powdered Metal N A N A 501835 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder Performance Note Any problems experienced upon initial startup of the knifeholder system should be reported promptly For any other issues that cannot be resolved with this Troubleshooting chart call Tidland Customer Service 800 426 1000 for further assistance Problem Cartridge moves but does not calibrate Blade drives into anvil does not calibrate Cartridge does not engage calibrate or jog down
39. ass Il dovetail 731409 Class lll dovetail 731776 WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area For added protection Tidland recommends the use of stainless steel mesh gloves when handling knife blades 1 a www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 34 MAINTENANCE Blade Grinding and Finishing See minimum blade diameter specifications on page 33 e Correct blade sharpness is essential for shear and crush slitting operations e To reduce chipping and rapid dulling of blades it is important to remove burred edges e Grind the blade edge as smooth as possible to avoid dust formation during the slitting process Before putting the blade into operation install the blade and set up the knifeholder at the anvil ring Manually rotate the blade against the anvil in the reverse direction for a few 16 revolutions This will help deburr the blade after grinding amp ls and provide a smooth slitting edge remove grinding burr Suggested Blade Grinding Procedure Step Procedure Wet Dry Grit Hardware EN If required grind to remove Fn eee chips restore roundness etc 2 Rough grind blade edge 100 medium 3 Finish grind blade edge 180 med hard 4 Deburr Dry hang Knife Blades Shear cS TARSAR SSS Ss A WG WN z 12 for blades 150 mm and smaller 18 for blades
40. asurement by laying a straight edge across the idler rolls to represent the web Measure how far the anvil ring penetrates the plane created by the straight edge Thicker web materials require more penetration while thinner or sensitive materials may require no penetration Call Tidland Customer Service for assistance 1 800 426 1000 KNIFE BLADE 015 060 ANVIL RING www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 14 INSTALLATION Knifeholder Setback Recommended For Tangent Slitting Only e For best slit result the web must be in contact with the lower knife ring at the cut point If the web contacts the top blade ahead of the cut point the material will tear instead of slitting cleanly e Geometry shown is based on medium weight kraft paper For assistance with other web materials call Tidland Customer Service 1 800 426 1000 e Class II profile shown Recommended Setback for Paper Based Products A WEB PATH B WEB PATH Lee f SETBACK s SETBACK www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 15 INSTALLATION Mounting the Guide Bar Determine Space Requirements p G G GUIDE BAR MOUNTING e a HOLES H RETRACTED M ES RETRACTED J MAXIMUM m O FULLSTROKE VERTICAL pb STROKE N HALF STROKE ass A B C o e
41. axcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 41 MAINTENANCE Installing a New Sensor Cable Assembly e The new cable assembly comes complete with sensors ground wire terminal and connectors e The sensor on the long wire is the sidestroke home sensor the short black wire holds the downstroke home sensor e Use a very small amount of Loctite 222 purple on sensor screw threads when reinstalling 1 Starting with the sidestroke home sensor wrap the cable one time around the guide rod as shown in Fig A 3 Wrap the green ground wire in the opposite direction as shown in Fig B and tighten the button head screw to secure the terminal 2 mm hex drive The terminal must not touch the guide rod 2 Hold the sensor flush to the inside edge of the dovetail secure the sensor with two socket head cap screws 1 5 mm hex drive DOVETAIL TOP VIEW looking down through the control body To Sensor Fig C SIDESTROKE HOME SENSOR DOVETAIL LOCK LEVER Reinstall the backplate p 43 4 Install the downstroke home sensor on the underside of the control body as shown in Fig C Make sure the sensor is flush to the inside edge of the mounting surface Fig C gt DOWNSTROKE HOME SENSOR www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 42 MAINTENANCE Reinstalling the Backplate Mount Assembly Class Il 1 Arrange the cable along the back of the control body and reinst
42. call Tidland 3 TE Customer Service for assistance E 4 l ONIN i SA www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 36 MAINTENANCE Cartridge to Knifeholder Interface continued Cleaning the Sidestroke Lever on the e Knifeholder Control Body Regular cleaning recommended Pull the sidestroke lever 4 away from the dovetail block 5 and wipe all of the components clean removing all dust and debris build up Do not use solvents which can cause dust to accumulate Measuring Resistance After cleaning the knifeholder dovetail to cartridge interface use an ohmmeter to measure for lt 500 O between the top of the cartridge dovetail and a point on the knife blade Note The dovetail point must be a non anodized lt 500 Q surface as shown in the illustration Rotate the blade and measure in several places If any point on the blade measures more than 500 O the cartridge bearing must be replaced Contact Tidland Customer Service www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 3 7 MAINTENANCE Releasing a Bound Drive Shaft Assembly If there is no blade cartridge movement or if the knifeholder stalls a drive shaft assembly may be binding and you may need to manually release it Before disassembling the knifeholder call Tidland Customer Service for assistance with Maintenance Mode 800 426 1000 e Some disassembly is required to access the motors Class ll p 45 Class Ill
43. de of knifeholder Cant key label is BLUE Cant key arrow points toward the THICK side of the cant key Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip point contact side of anvil ring Changing the Cant Key O ring The cant key must remain tight in the knifeholder body If the cant key becomes loose in the body or if cracks in the o ring are visible replace the o ring 1 2 3 4 5 Push the cant key straight into the knifeholder body CANT KEY E SIDE BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW NIP POINT CANT KEY THIN F BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW NIP POINT CANT KEY THICK A BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW CANT KEY a SIDE BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW NIP POINT NIP POINT Pull the cant key straight out from the control body Remove o ring from the cant key Caution Do not damage o ring groove edges when removing o ring Lubricate the new o ring and the cant key o ring pocket Use only Parker Super O Lube Install the new o ring in the cant key o ring groove See illustration above for correct orientation www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 21 INSTALLATION Blade Cartridge Blade cartridge instructions are the same for Class II and III Class II shown here Before removing the blade cartridge read instructions for using the optional blade cartridge transport tool p 31 Removing the Cartridge 1 Turn function control knob to red retract position 2 Install the cartr
44. detect the starting point zero for the downstroke or sidestroke motion of the knifeholder e The downstroke sensor is located on the underside of the control body the sidestroke sensor is located on the top surface of the dovetail mount assembly A Before beginning remove the top cover p 52 and the downstroke motor p 54 Removing the Sensor Cable Assembly Class Ill 1 Extending the Dovetail 1 Carefully insert screwdriver into the downstroke bearing shaft 1 and turn counterclockwise to extend the dovetail assembly 2 completely Note You will need at least 1 clearance to access the sensors 2 Remove the bellows not shown by gently stretching it over the dovetail assembly 5 Removing the Backplate Mount Assembly 3 Remove four socket head cap screws 3 4 Use M5 jacking screws at A to remove the backplate 4 mount assembly 4 from the knifeholder 5 The sensor cable assembly 5 is sealed to the control body with foam 6 and clear silicone Carefully remove the foam and sealant to free the cable Removing the Sensor Cable Assembly 6 Use 1 5 mm hex drive to remove the two screws 7 from each sensor 7 Use 2 mm hex drive to loosen the button head screw that secures the ground wire terminal 8 8 When all wires are loose gently pull the cable down the connector should fit through the slot between the control body and the top block Install the new cable p 42 www m
45. e for knifeholder you wish to change and type in the new value If the touchscreen option is enabled enter the new values using the number keypad e Knifeholder blade to ride up on top of the anvil ring High side force against minimal blade overlap can cause poor slit quality and may cause the Use caution when setting the combination of parameters TE Manager X Recipe Name Sample2 Recipe Recipe Sample2 has been loaded Open Knife Position Overlap Side Force 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 0 035 u Delete Save Set Current 90 30D UN Eh QM o va Ya a 4 Y Y Y UY Editing Default Copy All Close Recipe Commands Open Access and retrieve saved recipes Delete Deletes the currently displayed recipe To delete a saved recipe press click Open to retrieve the saved recipe and display it in the Recipe Manager Press click Delete Save Opens the Recipe directory Enter a new recipe name and press click Save Set Current Overwrites the saved recipe being displayed in the Recipe Manager Editing a Recipe Default Resets the recipe to the factory set default Copy All Copies the value last selected overlap or side force to the entire column Select a Knife Position row to copy all values overlap and side force in that row to all knifeholders Close Exits the Recipe Manager without saving changes Selecting a recipe for use p 81 www maxcessintl
46. eaeeseeeeeseaas 30 al A A 30 Replacing the Power SUP acia 30 Blade Cartridge TA SPOT e a 31 HVS CEFN BINS TOO PAPERE scada E ET 31 Removing he Candia y E a 31 Removing Knifeholder from Guide Barx iii A a id ii 32 AA A II dcubyat aiea e a 33 Minimum Blade Dia meter da 33 Geldo o Knie Blade matata e a a a a e a E a 34 Blade Grinding AN EM lid elias 35 Cartridge to Knifeholder Interface scgni a a a eE E A Ee a EA E EL 36 Cleaning the Sidestroke Actuator PAM S osuna a AN 36 Cleaning the Sidestroke LEVE ynas a a Ea 37 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 2 CONTENTS Measuring Resistance crrtsstini toi ia 37 Drive Snaf Bina Release 38 e Knifeholder Fuse Replacing oocccccccocncnncccconcnncnononcnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnrnanrnnnnnnnn 39 AA la A A teal teed t i 40 BTE A O 40 Glass llenar lolo ol ere 41 Backplate Reinstall Class ll and lll oooconcccccocnnncconnncconnnnnconnnnononononnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnonononononens 43 near Bearno Re place 44 Knifeholder Disassembly Class Ul iss ooo E ii diia 45 Accessing MS MOS a de o ad e lus Sas ig cass 45 Downstroke Drive Assembly and LuUbricCatiOD ccccooonncnnccnonncnnccnnnnonnnononcnnnonnonnnnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnrnnnonannnnnnss 46 Sidestroke Drive Assembly and LubricatiON ooccccccccccoconnccnnncconononononononononnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnns 48 Knif
47. eds to be reversed at any time Tidland recommends replacing the cant key with one of the correct color 1 Pi A Web Path j Red e The arrow on the cant key points to the nip point 3 H See page 21 e B Web Path Blue Class Il profile shown Orientation The arrow on the cant key label should e point to the nip point blade contact side of the anvil ring e point in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge Arrows pointing in opposite directions indicate that e the nip point will not be closed resulting in poor slit quality and e the cant key orientation needs to be reversed or e the cartridge orientation must be changed To change cant key orientation pull the key all the way out of the control body rotate it 180 and reinstall pushing it firmly into the control body To install a new cant key pull the old key out of the control body and replace it with the new key Make sure the cant key arrow points in the same direction as the blade cartridge arrow www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 20 INSTALLATION Cant Key continued A Web Path Web moves from control side of knifeholder toward the guide bar mount Cant key label is RED Cant key arrow points toward the THIN side of the cant key Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip point contact side of anvil ring B Web Path Web moves from the guide bar mount toward the control si
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49. eters catala 81 o ee eee ee a eee ee 81 WEAD saa eee een ne eee ean eee ene eee eer ere 81 IS ONG aati ccc A o PPP tartrate a aaa 81 Mal Screen BUON cada 82 O A Moran ere NAT Baan ore Breen Sete SPEEA Soe ae eR ear a I ee Bene ant 83 CODUOINS si artis alate 83 Setting Units and Language ainia 83 S aes E ee eee ree cee A ene eee eee ter renee tere eee ne 83 Manage RECIDES A A 85 cl e roe en oe ee Ca ee eee eee 88 IAGO SINC o Racer tetas one tts ae sangeet Ua masa ated tie Sua oi E 88 HIS tal AMOMIMNOE S20 fate tsi ele hn ceme tah ase ctr a sulduckenetea eel a 88 SoftWare Revisi n listo ecos lt liada 91 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 3 CONTACT INFORMATION AAA MAXC Manufactured by Authorized Representative ESS Tidland Fife Tidland GmbH MAGPOWR 3 TIDLAND 2305 SE 8 Avenue Max Planck Strasse 8 10 Camas WA 98607 65779 Kelkheim Germany Tel 360 834 2345 Siemensstrasse 13 15 800 426 1000 48683 Ahaus Fax Germany 360 734 5865 Web www maxcessintl com ner 49 6195 7002 0 Email tidland maxcessintl com 49 6195 7002 933 RECEIVING AND UNPACKING Handle and unpack the equipment carefully Upon arrival check shipment against the packing list Promptly report to the carrier any damaged equipment Equipment that will not be installed immediately should be stored in a clean dry location Be careful to prevent moisture dust and dirt from accumulating in storage and ins
50. ey with slot in drive shaft 2 Make sure cables are oriented correctly 3 Reinstall socket head cap screws Reinstalling the Top Cover p 51 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 50 MAINTENANCE Reinstalling the Top Cover Class Il To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods 1 Reinstall the Motor Control Module with four socket head cap screws 1 Slide the bracket all the way down toward the control body before tightening the screws 2 Reconnect P3 P5 and X2 3 Ensure that the two washers are in place on the switch shaft 2 4 Slide the top cover onto the control body and install four button head screws 3 to secure the top cover 5 Install switch nut 4 and two o rings 5 6 Install the function control Knob 6 7 To ensure secure movement of the knob during positioning press the knob firmly against the o rings while tightening the set screw 7 8 Ensure that bellows are in place between the control body and the dovetail assembly before reinstalling the knifeholder on the guide bar Reinstall Blade Cartridge p 22 Mount Knifeholder on the Guide Bar p 19 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 51 MAINTENANCE Accessing the Motors Class III e Remove a motor to replace it or to access the downstroke sidestroke drive assemblies for repair or lubrication e Knifeholder configuratio
51. f the Tidland e Knifeholder The operating instructions contain important information on operating the e Knifeholder safely properly and efficiently Observing these instructions help to avoid dangers and increase the service life of the e Knifeholder No part of these or the following instructions should be construed as conflicting with or nullifying the instructions from other sources The operating instructions must be carefully kept and must always be available throughout the service life of the e Knifeholder system When using the Tidland e Knifeholder always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury Your company s safety instructions and procedures should always be followed When using this product with any other equipment or machinery all safety requirements stipulated by that equipment or machinery manufacturer must be followed Compliance with local state and federal safety requirements is your responsibility Be familiar with the hazards and safety requirements in your work environment and always work Safely This equipment is intended to be installed and used with a larger machine or factory For compliance to EU machinery directive 2006 42 EC the end user should provide a complete risk analysis conducted per EU directives before putting this equipment into service These are the original instructions written in English www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 5
52. ft 11 3 Install new bearing and reinstall the snap ring 4 Press the bearing shaft assembly back into the bearing flange Lubricating the Drive Shaft Assembly Parts a Use recommended lubricants as noted b Apply lubricant to finger or small foam brush and then apply to parts c To avoid contaminating moving parts with lint do not use a cotton swab to apply lubricant Lubricating the Sidestroke Bearing Shaft Threads 1 Coat shaft threads 12 with white lithium grease Wipe off excess lubricant 2 Also lube the mating threads down inside the cant key rod Recommended Lubriplate EMB Polymer or No 2 Grease Lubricating the Cant Key Rod 1 Pull the sidestroke lever 13 away from the dovetail 14 and wipe all dust and debris Do not use solvents 2 Apply TCL to the inside and outside surfaces of the cant key rod 15 let the lube set up for a few minutes before extending the dovetail assembly g 14 13 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 49 MAINTENANCE Reinstalling the Sidestroke Drive Assembly 1 Insert bearing flange assembly into the cant key rod Threads should be well lubricated p 49 2 Insert screwdriver and rotate clockwise until the bearing shaft stops turning 3 Tighten the set screws in the bearing flange 4 Reinstall the large snap ring and the Teflon washer 5 Reinstall the bellows if necessary Reinstalling the Motors 1 Align motor k
53. ft threads 10 with white lithium grease 9 Wipe off excess lubricant 10 2 Also lubricate the mating threads inside the guide rod Recommended Lubriplate EMB Polymer or No 2 Grease Reinstalling the Downstroke Drive Assembly 1 Lubricate the inside surface of the guide rod 11 before reinstalling the bearing shaft assembly a Use Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL b Apply lubricant to finger or a small foam brush and then apply inside guide rod To avoid contaminating the moving parts with lint do not use a cotton swab c Let the lube set up for a few minutes before installing the bearing shaft d Make sure bearing shaft is also lubricated see above NN 2 Insert the bearing shaft assembly into the control body 3 With a flat blade screwdriver rotate the bearing shaft clockwise until it stops turning in the control body 4 Insert a small wedge min 1 2 tall along the outside edge of the dovetail 5 Continue to turn the shaft and the dovetail will begin to retract stopping at the wedge Turn the shaft until the bearing is pulled into the control body 1 2 12 7 mm A 6 Reinstall the snap ring and the Teflon washer 4 Lubricating the Guide Rods Note For clarity sensor wiring is not shown 1 Remove the bellows if necessary 2 While the dovetail assembly is in the extended position lubricate the outside of each guide rod 12 a Use Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL b Apply lubricant to finger or a
54. he necessary qualifications for their activities may work on the e Knifeholder Please note the following The content of these operating instructions Any safety instruction on the device The machine manufacturer s specifications The applicable accident prevention and environmental protection guidelines The safety instructions and symbols described in this section are used in these operating instructions They are used to avoid possible dangers for users and to prevent material damage SIGNAL WORD Source of danger and its results Avoiding dangers The signal word DANGER refers to the danger of death or serious bodily injuries The signal word WARNING refers to the danger of moderate to severe bodily injuries The signal word CAUTION refers to the danger of slight to moderate bodily injuries or material damage www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page SAFETY Safety Symbols Used in this Manual Caution Reference to general hazards that may result in bodily injuries or damage to the device Warning Knife blades are sharp Can cause serious injury to hands Do not remove safety guards Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades Warning Pinch point Keep hands away from moving knifeholder parts Danger Arc flash and shock hazard Follow ALL requirements in NFPA 70E for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment PPE Information Disconnect power bef
55. he anvil blade move up 0 030 side disengage to zero point YELLOW 3 4 5 move down to desired overlap 6 7 Setup Calibration engage side until it just touches the side of the anvil blade side disengage to zero point and then 8 wait for next command Use calibration after placing blade near anvil and locking knifeholder to guidebar Reverses sidestroke movement then retracts blade cartridge e Use when knifeholder is not in operation e Use to allow jog button to move knife up down e Use when traversing knifeholder with blade retracted to new slit position Do not traverse knifeholder when blade is extended RED Retract No operation GREEN Extends blade cartridge to programmed overlap then moves side stroke to programmed side force Extend e Use when operating knifeholder Operate e Knife may engage based on commanded engage state www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 13 INSTALLATION Select Slitting Type Class Il profile shown 7 WRAP ANGLE 112 OF WRAP ANGLE TANGENT WRAP e Knifeholder axis is 90 to web path e Knifeholder axis bisects the wrap angle e Tangent slitting requires knifeholder setback e Knifeholder setback is not required Web Penetration for Tangential Slitting Applications Recommended To maximize web stability at the cut point Tidland recommends web penetration by the anvil ring of 015 060 Check this me
56. idge transport tool p 31 3 Pull up on the dovetail lock lever to unlock the blade cartridge 4 Press and hold down the safety lock pin 5 Using the cartridge transport tool pull the blade cartridge toward you to slide it off the control body 6 Transport the cartridge to the maintenance area before removing the tool Reversing the Cartridge 1 Atthe maintenance area remove the tool from the cartridge 2 Turn the cartridge 180 and reinstall the removal tool 3 At the knifeholder control body you must pull out the cant key rotate it 180 and reinstall CANT KEY ARROW CONTROL BODY Reinstalling the Cartridge 1 Slide the blade cartridge onto the control body 2 The safety lock pin will snap in place when the blade cartridge is in the correct position 3 Press down on the dovetail lock lever to lock the blade cartridge to the control body 4 Remove the cartridge transport tool if used BLADE CARTRIDGE ARROW CARTRIDGE LOCK LEVER SAFETY LOCK PIN BLADE CARTRIDGE IMPORTANT The arrow on the cant key must point in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge If it does not 1 Confirm that you have the correct key for your web path direction 2 Pull key out of the knifeholder body and rotate it 180 3 Push it firmly back into the control body with the arrow pointing in the appropriate direction Cant Key p 20 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page
57. ifeholders is represented by several diffferent icons The green dot on the knifeholder icon represents the switch status on the knifeholder The switch is currently in the left position the knifeholder is in the Green run position The gap between the knife and the anvil represents a disengaged knifeholder In this case the external engage signal operator station or PLC is off E The green dot on the knifeholder icon represents the switch status on the knifeholder The switch is currently in the left position the knifeholder is in the Green run position The knife is engaged to the anvil no gap and ready to slit oa www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 8 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Knifeholder icons continued The red dot on the knifeholder icon represents the switch status on the knifeholder The switch is currently in the center position the knifeholder is in the Red retract x position The knife is retracted away from the anvil The yellow dot on the knifeholder icon represents the switch status on the knifeholder The switch is currently in the right position the knifeholder is in the Yellow setup position The knife will cycle through the calibration process 0 035in Sibs i The text above or to the right the e Knifeholder icon represents the current settings of that e Knifeholder The upper value represents the overlap in inches or mm and the lowe
58. ility and remove the cartridge transport tool Press and hold the blade lock pin 1 and rotate the blade hub until it stops The pin will be on the underside of the cartridge when mounted in fixture Use a 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the three blade clamp screws 2 It is not necessary to remove the screws Still pressing the blade lock pin rotate the blade clamp 3 counterclockwise and slide it off the blade hub when the clearance holes are aligned with the blade clamp screw heads Remove the knife blade 4 from the blade hub Reinstalling the Blade For safety and ease during blade maintenance Tidland recommends securing the cartridge with a bench fixture while changing the blade 1 Clean the blade hub surface where the blade mounts to assure correct fit of the blade and to help prevent blade runout wobble Replace the knife blade with the slitting edge toward the strut the inside back face of the cartridge Replace the blade clamp onto the blade hub Press and hold the blade lock pin and rotate the blade clamp clockwise until the counterbored areas of the clearance holes are under the blade clamp screw heads Tighten the three blade clamp screws to 45 in lbs 5 10 Nm Attach the cartridge transport tool and remove the cartridge from the bench fixture Return the cartridge to the operating area and reinstall the cartridge on the knifeholder p 22 Tidland Bench Fixture modular Fixture base 733657 Cl
59. ion Version 1 1 12 February 14 2012 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 11 January 30 2012 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 10 January 25 2012 e New feature called KHInfo defaults to TRUE To disable feature change to FALSE For additional information see the Revision History Version 1 1 9 November 30 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 8 November 2 2011 e New feature called CalibrateEnable defaults to FALSE To enable feature change to TRUE Version 1 1 7 October 14 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 6 June 8 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 5 May 23 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 4 May 13 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 3 April 29 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 2 March 22 2011 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 1 December 14 2010 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 0 November 3 2010 e Requires no changes to install this version www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 89 INSTALLATION NOTES Version 1 0 6 August 17 2010 e New feature called UpdateNow defaults to FALSE Set to TRUE to enable updating e Knifeholder overlap side l
60. ion is complete and present The Installation instruction Operation instruction belonging to the knifeholder is present Tidland 2305 SE 8 Street Camas WA 98607 U S A The start up of this knifeholder is forbidden until determined that the control which the operator understands and the machine into which it has to be assembled correspond with the regulations of the applicable EC guidelines Jami Haque Director of Research amp Develooment 02 2012 Doc No 745113 A ASS i MAXCESS D y ED NORTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Tel 1 360 834 2345 Fax 1 360 834 5865 sales maxcessintl com www maxcessintl com INDIA Tel 91 22 27602633 Fax 91 22 27602634 india maxcessintl com www maxcess in EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Tel 49 6195 7002 0 Fax 49 6195 7002 933 sales maxcess eu www maxcess eu JAPAN Tel 81 43 421 1622 Fax 81 43 421 2895 japanOmaxcessintl com www maxcess jp CHINA Tel 86 756 881 9398 Fax 86 756 881 9393 info maxcessintl com cn www maxcessintl com cn KOREA TAIWAN AND SE ASIA Tel 65 9620 3883 Fax 65 6235 4818 asia maxcessintl com 2013 Maxcess
61. itch shaft 3 Remove the o rings 4 and switch nut 5 4 Remove button head screws 6 from the top cover 5 Carefully remove the top cover 7 from the knifeholder assembly Note Do not disassemble the rotary switch Lift or Remove Bracket 1 Disconnect P3 P5 and X2 from the PC board assembly 2 Loosen and remove two button head screws 8 from the bracket loosen the two remaining bracket screws 3 Slide bracket up and tighten screws Option For easier access to the motors remove all four button head screws and remove the bracket from the knifeholder Removing a Motor 1 Remove two socket head cap screws 9 from the motor 2 Pull the motor out of the downstroke or sidestroke drive assembly Reinstalling a Motor 1 Align motor key with slot in drive shaft 2 Make sure cables are oriented correctly 3 Reinstall socket head cap screws E po DE a RAN Y i Ny Y Y Y y Sri Of a Q on i NN is pr y W 0 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 45 MAINTENANCE Motor Drive Shaft Assemblies Class Il Downstroke Drive Assembly e The downstroke motor assembly controls the vertical movement of the blade cartridge e Access and remove the drive shaft assembly for lubrication or bearing replacement e See page 62 for exploded views and parts list A Before beginning remove the top cover and motors
62. l on the guide bar 2 Locate and remove the 10 32 screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar 3 In the space at the end of the guide bar align the short piece of rail received with each knifeholder bearing mount with the fixed rail and transfer the knifeholder from the fixed rail to the short rail 4 Hold the knifeholder and the short rail together and carefully remove them from the guide bar Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing mount You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar TIP Secure the short rail to the linear bearing with a small piece of tape to retain the bearing balls during maintenance You will need the short rail to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar Manual Mount 1 Turn the brake knob on top of the control body counterclockwise to unlock 2 Locate and remove the 10 32 screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar 3 In the space at the end of the guide bar align the short piece of rail received with each knifeholder bearing mount with the fixed rail and transfer the knifeholder from the fixed rail to the short rail 4 Hold the knifeholder and the short rail together and carefully remove them from the guide bar Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing mount You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar Class Il shown here www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page
63. liant E stop circuit The E stop circuit gives the operator the ability to shut the entire system off quickly in case of an emergency Upon activation by an E stop button power shall also be removed from the system Removing the power from the cabinet creates a zero energy state category 0 according to the NFPA 79 controlled stop Upon releasing the E stop button power is not delivered until some deliberate action is completed Restarting of the machine requires operation of the start button Follow local electrical codes to conform with E stop conditions Lockout Tagout Procedures To prevent unexpected system startup always follow your company s lock out tag out procedures and test the system for a zero energy state before beginning maintenance on the Tidland e Knifeholder system TUV and UL TUV and UL approved e Knifeholders have the TUV or UV mark affixed to the back of the knifeholder LISTED EN60201 1 European Union standard FQUIPMEN www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 6 SAFETY Instructions for use Information about safety instructions The problem free and safe operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder is reliant on proper transportation and storage expert installation and commissioning and on use in accordance with the intended purpose Only persons who are familiar with the installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the e Knifeholder and who possess t
64. lity to automatically detect e Knifeholders type Class 2 or Class 3 at startup and when the user runs Auto Configure from within the Configuration dialog box 2 Adjusted timing of commands to e Knifeholders for better control of unspecified data Version 1 1 4 May 13 2011 1 Fixed internal calibration load cell readings to work with new serial library 2 Fixed bug in Axis 2 files from version 1 1 3 Version 1 1 3 April 29 2011 1 e Knifeholder program changes to work better for multi groove anvil rings QI variable can now be set for a value half stroke plus an amount Used to be QM maximum side engagement Version 1 1 2 March 22 2011 1 Added ability to store recipes of knifeholder settings A recipe is a collection of overlap and side force settings for each knifeholder 2 Code now uses common componenis with other Tidland software 3 Update to common components fixed several potential issues with old software Version 1 1 1 December 14 2010 1 Updated First Knife Left First Knife Left was in the settings file but was not functioning Changing the settings file now changes the orientation of the knives on the screen 2 Fixed problem when downloading and other send and read on port for IMS motors There was a problem because IMS ending character is a gt sign Problems could be encountered because the code could also contain a gt sign 3 Also fixed communication problem when sending
65. mation about this option call Tidland Customer Service 1 800 426 1000 Apply If a recipe name appears in the Recipe box the Apply button applies the recipe to the knifeholder s If the Recipe box is blank the button applies the values shown on screen to the knifeholder s The button is deactivated if the overlap and side force values are already the same as the knifeholder s Once the values are applied to the knifeholders you must disengage and re engage the knifeholders in order to use the new values The values will be stored permanently in the knifeholder even if you lose power Note Any new values entered are not automatically saved as a recipe See page 85 for information about recipes www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 82 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Main Screen Menus The menu bar is located in the upper left corner of the main screen Use the Exit option in the e Knifeholder menu to close the program Tidland e Knifeholder Der eXnifeholder Options Help Exit The Options menu contains the following e Tidland e Knifeholder Demo Configuration p 86 eKnifeholder Options Help Maintenance p 88 Configuration Set Units p 84 Maintenance IS gt Set Language p 84 SetLanguage gt Manage Recipe p 85 Manage Recipe r EL RA The Help menu allows access to the online help The About window contains the version and copyright notice for the sof
66. nal spring assembly not shown Do not remove the internal parts Warranty may be void if internal parts are removed If you cannot resolve a sidestroke issue by using the Troubleshooting section in this publication Tidland recommends returning your knifeholder for factory repair and recalibration to ensure that it continues to perform as specified Item 37 To avoid damage to the electrical continuity of your knifeholder do not attempt disassembly of the dovetail guide rods Please contact Tidland for assistance with dovetail parts Recommended Spare Parts e Knifeholder assemblies built after Jan 2011 may have only 1 set screw located on the side www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 65 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Cartridge Class II Part No 696317 Class lIl Part No 700518 Cartridge lubrication points p 61 DOVETAIL ASSEMBLY OUTBOARD STRUT ASSEMBLY GUARD STRUT ASSEMBLY BEARING HOUSING ASSEMBLY BLADE HUB ASSEMBLY www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 66 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM AND PARTS LIST Cartridge Class Il Part No 696317 Class Ill Part No 700518 Qty Class I 131116 131114 131115 131119 562861 696322 535263 130148 696320 696319 131118 696326 696321 696325 696323 696324 696318 130921 547635 524549 515511 631251 743019 134304 524542 134305 524544 128401 524543 5
67. ncrease overlap See Main Screen Parameters Page 34 20 20 13 20 13 20 20 21 34 13 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 75 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Main Screen The e Knifeholder software is used to e Setknifeholder parameters overlap or side force e Allow remote operation engage retract e Troubleshoot a knifeholder The main screen has several components 1 Title bar Icons that represent each knifeholder Buttons to operate knifeholder s Parameters to adjust overlap and side force Menus to access other parts of the e Knifeholder software Ve 22 Example of the Main Screen Tidland e Knifeholder Demo nas eXifehoider Optors Help lt 1 Recipe zj a CESS F J g Overlap 0 035 Side Force 5 3 i l 5lbs 5ibs 0 035in 0 035in wi www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 6 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Demo Mode Demo mode is used only to demonstrate system operation using on screen knifeholder icons The option to operate the system in Demo mode is available only if no serial ports or knifeholders are detected during startup During normal operation the system will start up in system mode not Demo In order to start up in system mode the system must pass two tests It must 1 Detect one or more serial communication ports and 2 Detect at least one knifeholder
68. nge assembly into the cant key rod Threads should be well lubricated p 58 2 Insert screwdriver and rotate clockwise until the bearing shaft stops turning 3 Tighten the set screws in the bearing flange 4 Reinstall the large snap ring and the Teflon washer Reinstalling the Motors 1 Align motor key with slot in drive shaft 2 Make sure cables are oriented correctly 3 Reinstall socket head cap screws Reinstalling the Top Cover p 60 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 59 MAINTENANCE Reinstalling the Top Cover Class III To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods 1 Place the top cover on the control body and reconnect the motor wiring 2 Install screws 1 2 3 3 Install lock knob 4 and turn clockwise to tighten 4 Tighten set screw 5 to secure lock knob in control body 5 Install left hand side cover and remaining screws Reinstall Blade Cartridge p 22 Mount Knifeholder on the Guide Bar p 19 1 2 4 o 5 J 3 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 60 MAINTENANCE Dovetail Lubrication Points Ensure that the interface between the control body dovetail block and the lock lever is well lubricated with a Teflon based lubricant similar to Dynacco Teflon Clear Lube TCL Use a small nozzle on the spray can to direct the lubricant into the area CONTROL BODY DO
69. ns vary newer motors have a rear motor shaft on the top that can be used to turn the drive shaft assembly e See page 64 for exploded views and parts list Before Disassembly e Turn off power to knifeholder e Disconnect the power communication cable Remove knifeholder from guide bar e Remove blade cartridge from knifeholder for safe handling 2 3 Remove Top Cover 1 Loosen set screw 1 turn lock screw 2 ce counterclockwise until it is free to remove e 1 2 Remove screws 3 4 and 5 as shown from o 4 top cover assembly 4 e 5 6 3 Remove screws 6 7 8 and 9 as shown from top cover assembly 4 Pry left side cover 10 loose and remove 3 9 Y 8 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 52 MAINTENANCE Removing the Top Cover continued To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods 5 Disconnect cables P3 P5 and X2 from the PC board inside the top cover 6 Lift off the top cover Removing the Motors 1 Using a 3 mm hex wrench remove screws 1 from motors 2 downstroke motor 3 sidestroke motor 2 Pull the motors up out of the drive assemblies Note There is a key installed with Loctite in the drive shaft of each motor Ensure that it remains intact for reassembly Removing Drive Shaft Assemblies p 54 Reinstalling the Motors p 59 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 53
70. ntrol knob to red retract position on all knifeholders orl gt Class II shown Manual Mount 1 Make sure the blade cartridge is retracted 2 Turn the brake knob on top of the control body BRAKE SHOE j counterclockwise enough to allow the brake shoe to GIB be manually retracted into the mount Push the k brake shoe up into mount if extended out 3 Align the mount with the end of the guide bar and slide the knifeholder onto the guide bar 4 Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in the desired position Adjusting the Gib to Keep Knifeholder Perpendicular to Guide Bar 1 Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws 4 mm hex 2 Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a perpendicular fit 1 4 turn per adjustment 2 mm hex 3 Tighten the two gib socket head cap screws torque to 4 3 ft lbs 5 83 Nm 4 Gib should be tight enough to maintain perpendicular fit when locked to the guide bar and loose enough to provide smooth traverse A Connect the power communication cable to knifeholder before turning on system power www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 19 INSTALLATION Cant Key T CANT ANGLE Selection Cant Angle Options 0 0 25 0 5 or 1 0 The angle is engraved in the key LABEL RED OR BLUE w ARROW e The cant key label color red or blue indicates the pl web path direction as determined at time of sale e If the web path ne
71. o service in hours the expectant life of the blade Alarm Setting Blade Use Alarm in Hours 700 000 7 Warning 2 Would you like to reset the time For this blade Cancel Yes resets Hours of Use to zero OK Save No return to Blade Details dialog box Cancel return to Blade Details dialog box Press click the Cutside button to switch the knife to anvil contact point from one side to the other Tidland e Knifeholder Are vou sure vou want to change the cutside For this knife You must REVERSE the knife blade cartridge and cant key For this knife on the system Bo you wish to proceed The blade on the Main Screen icon will switch visually but you must physically reverse the blade cartridge and the cant key on the actual knifeholder www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 80 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Main Screen Parameters The upper right corner of the Main Screen VERTICAL Recipe Sample2 y Serene y Knifeholder ALL PT u Update En Overlap 0 035 an PICTORIAL Side Force 5 ha AQ Apply HORIZONTAL SCROLLBAR Recipe Collection of values assigned to each knifeholder Select an existing recipe from this drop down list or go to Options gt Manage Recipe to edit or create a new recipe Entering any new value overlap or side force on the Main Screen overrides the recipe removing the recipe name from the box
72. oad while engaged NOTE May damage blade if overlap is increased while anvil is NOT turning Version 1 0 5 March 19 2010 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 0 4 January 25 2010 e Requires changing the Electl ype to C2IMSTwo or C3IMSTwo in the settings file Version 1 0 3 November 28 2009 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 0 2 May 27 2009 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 0 1 January 16 2008 e Requires no changes to install this version www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 90 SOFTWARE REVISION HISTORY Software Revision History Version 1 1 17 NOT RELEASED 1 Version 1 1 16 December 11 2012 1 Added touch motor counts for overlap and side touch to diagnostics screen in maintenance Version 1 1 15 September 18 2012 1 Changed initial dialog asking about starting demo mode so default Yes starts program in system mode Pressing Enter now starts in system mode not demo mode by default 2 Added password access control Includes operator access configuration screen 3 Change to e Knifeholder axis files Must download to be effective Will prevent operation when external engage Is off This prevents e Knifeholder from getting confused and stuck Must have external engage signal present to operate e Knifeholder Version 1 1 14 June 28 2012 1 Added QB to motor program This allows
73. om dust and debris build up Use compressed air to blow dust out through the cavity between the control body and the blade cartridge dovetail Cleaning while the e Knifeholder is in operation In high dust level environments you may need to clean the cavity before disengaging the blade from the anvil in order to prevent the sidestroke actuator from sticking To clean and lubricate during regular preventive maintenance see page 49 2 Repair options if the actuator is stuck Return the unit to Tidland or Call Tidland for assistance with Maintenance Mode www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 26 OPERATION Knifeholder Address e When installing a replacement knifeholder you must set the address to match that of the knifeholder being replaced e When you add or remove a knifeholder you must also reconfigure the beam p 86 Accessing the Address Switch Use a small flat blade screwdriver to carefully pry off the hole plug on the side of the e Knifeholder CLASS Il s 9 N CLASS III N www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 27 lt O lt am LLI O O 0 With a small flat blade screwdriver carefully position the switches OFF or ON to set the address OFF 2 Class Il Reinstall the plug Install the knifeholder on the guide bar p 19 and resume operation p 25 Class Ill Reinstall the side cover t23 4 5 6 Setting the Address
74. ore servicing the Tidland e Knifeholder cabinet Information This mark identifies a process and or operator steps Execute steps in sequence top to bottom Observance of correct procedures will assure a safe sound and efficient handling of the knifeholder Caution To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 8 SAFETY Residual Risk A residual risk remains even if all safety regulations during the operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder are observed Any person working with the e Knifeholder should be aware of such residual risks and must follow the instructions intended to avoid such residual risks developing into accidents or damage A Warning Work on electrical equipment shall be performed by authorized professionals only Before beginning any maintenance on the e Knifeholder turn off main switch on the e Knifeholder cabinet Disconnect the power to secure the unit against unintended restarting and then test for zero energy state A Warning Duration of blade rotation during emergency shutdown activation of the E stop button is system dependent A Warning Keep hands away from moving knifeholder parts www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 9 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Continuity Requirements e For the e Knifeholder to calibrate and function properly you must verify continuity between system components
75. r assistance with Maintenance Mode which may help you avoid knifeholder disassembly Plug in power cable Check power supply output fuse 23 24 23 Loosen function control knob set screw pull the knob away from the cover and then re tighten set screw Clean and lubricate guide bar with Dow Corning 557 Dry Film Lubricant Clean brake shoe Clean and lubricate brake shoe o ring Use Parker Super O Lube 62 70 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder Performance continued Problem No Side Stroke run or setup Side stroke occurs before completing down stroke Blade cartridge does not disengage Cannot remove blade cartridge Knife blade rides up on top of anvil ring Short blade life or damaged blade edge Possible Cause Blade cartridge not fully installed Test to determine if problem stems from control body or blade cartridge If after replacing the blade cartridge the control body is functional but the blade cartridge is not Control body to blade cartridge interface Internal binding Bad calibration Internal binding Sidestroke components are clogged with dust at the interface Maximum side force combined with minimum overlap Too much overlap Side force too high Driven anvil run out Maximum side force combined with minimum overlap Recommended Solution Page
76. r value represents the side force in pounds or kilograms To disable the display set KHInfo equal to FALSE in the settings txt file E e MAXCESS The Tidland logo is displayed in the upper left corner of the main screen Clicking anywhere near the Tidland logo will remove the values side EE force and overlap displayed on a knifeholder Function Control Knob details page 13 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 9 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Blade Details To view Blade Details for any knifeholder on the system press click its icon on the Main Screen Blade Details A i E 7 i The Blade Details dialog box will open Sore onar Example Information is displayed for Knifeholder 3 Overlap 0 035 Side Force 5 000 Overlap depth of the knife below the anvil when engaged Blade Life Side Force amount of pressure that the knife blade applies to Hours of Use 2 8 the anvil when engaged a Hours of Use how many hours the blade has been in use arm Setting Culside Alarm Settings number of hours at which operator will be notified that blade is dull Right Cut Side side of blade being used for cutting The Main Screen knifeholder icon will turn to a bronze color when the blade has exceeded the hours of use for which it was set Pe Press click the Hours of Use button to reset Press click the Alarm Setting button to enter Do this when a new blade is put int
77. s file were not updated properly during auto config Internal calibration modified to use cartridge Still may require more changes in the future Prevent new knifeholders from zeroing out the internal slope and offset values Z6 and Z9 Version 1 0 2 May 27 2009 1 2 3 4 9 Added Knifeholder troubleshooting hold jog down during power up Modified program to download Knifeholder program during startup Added Knifeholder address configuration Includes auto configuration or manual Changing the number of beam knives will change how many are installed on the system Added diagnostics mode to help troubleshoot Knifeholder functionality Fixed bug bad directory path when accessing Axis1 txt and Axis2 txt Version 1 0 1 January 18 2008 1 E e 7 Fixed double click on engage button causing button to be out of sync with the Knifeholder Knifeholders now update automatically including reading switch positions Includes main screen German and French translation Added capability in demo mode to change switch position on knifeholder Added additional com port validation Modified default file directory to include Files where log and help files are stored Removed extra port number from settings file Fixed bug that prevented touch pad side force from opening after applying knife parameters New software created June 2007 v1 0 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page
78. sembly 4 6 is free to remove from the cant key rod 8 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 5 7 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Bearing Sidestroke 1 Press the bearing shaft assembly 8 out of the 8 d bearing flange oo Y 2 Remove the snap ring 9 and bearing 10 SS ES 9 from the shaft 11 A gt 10 3 Install new bearing and reinstall the snap ring Y 11 4 Press the bearing shaft assembly back into the bearing flange Lubricating the Drive Shaft Assembly Parts a Use recommended lubricants b Apply lubricant to finger or small foam brush and then apply to parts c To avoid contaminating moving parts with lint do not use a cotton swab to apply lubricant Lubricating the Sidestroke Bearing Shaft Threads 1 Coat shaft threads 12 with white lithium grease Wipe off excess lubricant 2 Also lube the mating threads down inside the cant key rod Recommended Lubriplate EMB Polymer or No 2 Grease Lubricating the Cant Key Rod 3 Pull the sidestroke lever 13 away from the dovetail 14 and wipe all dust and debris Do not use solvents qe 4 Apply TCL to the inside and outside surfaces of the cant key 13 rod 15 let the lube set up for a few minutes before extending te the dovetail assembly 15 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 58 MAINTENANCE Reinstalling the Sidestroke Drive Assembly 1 Insert bearing fla
79. sen the locking ring and pull out the power cable Turck 8 wire M12 Connector 75Vdc 2A C Style Medium Plug Body 8x24 AWG 50 C POWER COMM CONNECTOR 1 Engage 2 Tx 3 Tx 4 Rx 5 Rx 6 Com Gnd 7 Vdc Gnd 8 24Vdc c Turck RKS8T 6RSS8T Tidland PN 685104 Female to Male Turck RKS8T 10 Custom Class Il shown Female connector www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 23 OPERATION External Engage Signal Note Refer to the electrical drawings at your installation for the wiring of the external engage signal Each knifeholder receives an external engage signal that overrides the PC user interface When the signal is ON the user interface can engage or disengage any knifeholder When the signal is OFF the knifeholders are completely disabled When switching from ON to OFF the knifeholders will retract External Engage is ON the Function Control Knob will and the Jog Switch will Extend the knifeholder Stop KH movement when toggled up or down Green Extend the knifeholder when calibration Stop calibration sequence or any KH during calibration sequence is complete movement Retract KH when toggled up OR Retract the knifeholder extend KH when toggled down and side move knife blade to half stroke Begin calibration Stop calibration when toggled up or down External Engage is OFF the Function Control Knob will and the Jog Switch will Re
80. small foam brush and then apply to guide rods Do not use a cotton swab c Let the lube set up for a few minutes before retracting the dovetail assembly 3 Reinstall the bellows 12 Sidestroke Drive Shaft Assembly p 48 Reinstalling the Motors p 50 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 4 MAINTENANCE Motor Drive Shaft Assemblies Class Il Sidestroke Drive Assembly e The factory calibrated sidestroke drive assembly controls the side shift of the knife blade e Access and remove the drive shaft assembly for lubrication or bearing replacement e See page 62 for exploded views and parts list A Before beginning remove the top cover and motors p 45 Removing the Sidestroke Drive Assembly 1 Carefully insert screwdriver into the downstroke bearing shaft 1 and turn clockwise to retract the ate dovetail assembly 2 completely 2 2 Remove the Teflon washer and large snap ring 3 from the bearing flange 4 3 Loosen the two set screws 5 in the bearing flange 4 Insert screwdriver into the sidestroke bearing shaft 6 and rotate counterclockwise until the bearing shaft assembly comes free of the cant key rod 7 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 48 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Bearing Sidestroke 1 Press the bearing shaft assembly 8 out of the bearing flange 2 Remove the snap ring 9 and bearing 10 from the sha
81. ss ll remove top cover and disconnect P3 P5 and X2 before beginning p 45 1 Remove screws 1 and pry the backplate assembly 2 from the control body 3 Note For Class Ill use M5 jacking screws at A to remove the mounting plate 2 Remove screws 4 and separate the linear bearing 5 from the backplate 3 Install the new bearing with short rail piece intact and reassemble the backplate assembly For Class Ill make sure that the brake shoe Class Il and spring Fig E are in place before reinstalling the backplate Class Ill AE By 3 wy Fig E www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 44 MAINTENANCE Accessing the Motors Class ll Remove a motor to replace it or to access the downstroke sidestroke drive assemblies for repair or lubrication Knifeholder configurations vary newer motors have a rear motor shaft on the top that can be used to turn the drive shaft assembly See page 62 for exploded views and parts list e Turn off power to knifeholder e Disconnect the power comm cable e Remove knifeholder from guide bar Remove blade cartridge from knifeholder for safe handling e To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods A e Remove the Top Cover 1 Remove the plug 1 from the right hand side of the top cover to avoid damage to the switch inside 2 IMPORTANT Loosen set screw 2 and pull function control knob 3 off of the sw
82. t 005 13 mm 5 Manually slide the knifeholder along the guide bar until the knife blade and the anvil ring touch 6 Tighten the brake knob to lock the knifeholder to the guide bar 7 Turn the function control knob to the yellow setup position to begin knifeholder calibration process Note Press the jog button if you need to stop calibration To resume calibration go back to Step 1 8 Turn the function control knob to the green run position If the external engage signal is on the knife will engage to the programmed overlap and side force otherwise it will disengage See page 24 9 When all knifeholders have begun calibrating and are set to the green engage position check each knifeholder to ensure that calibration was successful If the power calibration LED is blinking red repeat Steps 1 8 If there is no knifeholder movement or if the unit does not calibrate properly see Troubleshooting on page 73 If the knifeholder is functioning but there is no sidestroke see page 26 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 25 OPERATION Sidestroke Lever and Actuator Components During operation the sidestroke lever 1 is activated by the sidestroke actuator 2 located at the cartridge to dovetail interface If these components become clogged with dust and debris the actuator can become stuck resulting in loss of sidestroke Check this component interface regularly and keep it free fr
83. tallation areas Before operation check for damaged or missing fasteners The e Knifeholder is designed to operate at optimal levels when all fasteners are installed and tightened to recommended torque values If any fasteners are damaged or missing please contact the equipment manufacturer or Tidland Corporation Customer Service When installing the e Knifeholder with an Easy Glider mount be sure to retain the short piece of linear rail after installation is complete You will need the rail to remove and reinstall the e Knifeholder BEFORE OPERATION Read the Safety section of this manual before installing the cabinet or handling a knifeholder If not using a PC supplied by Tidland install the software that was supplied on the CD with your e Knifeholders This will ensure that you have the most current version of the software on your computer To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder be sure that all cables are properly plugged in before applying system power For systems with the e Knifeholder User Interface Software The e Knifeholder Help Tool is for use with the Windows version of the Tidland Corporation Control System lf you have any questions that cannot be answered with the e Knifeholder Help Tool please contact Tidland www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 6868101 Q Page 4 INTRODUCTION About these Operating Instructions These operating instructions are intended to help in successful and safe operation o
84. tem in the Options menu the current running values are automatically transferred to the screen to ease creation of recipes 4 Added more thread protection for transferring data to the e Knifeholders 5 Added delay for save and reset to e Knifeholders to allow time for hardware to reset 6 Added translated German strings to the software Version 1 1 9 November 30 2011 1 Language strings updated Recipe strings added 2 E Knifeholder objects moved to a Common folder for incorporation into other software systems Version 1 1 8 November 2 2011 1 Added Calibrate feature to main screen default is to not show button Allows calibration of e Knifeholders from PC remotely instead of using yellow position at the e Knifeholder www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 91 SOFTWARE REVISION HISTORY Version 1 1 7 October 14 2011 1 Removed getting software enable from e Knifeholder during updating of blade data files This process slowed down screen updates 2 Fix bug in blade details that could cause program to crash when exiting Version 1 1 6 June 8 2011 1 Added blade life tracking of installed e Knifeholders 2 Added blade detail for e Knifeholders installed on the system When knifeholder icon is clicked a dialog box opens up and displays Knifeholder location Overlap Side force Blade life hours and alarm setting and Cut side Version 1 1 5 May 23 2011 1 Added abi
85. the knifeholder blade guard by a lock screw 2 and plastic clamp 3 Turn the lock screw counterclockwise to loosen before installing Installing the Transport Tool 1 Turn the knifeholder function control Knob 4 to the red retract position 2 Place the tool underneath the blade cartridge so that the knife blade seats in the tool slot 3 Turn the lock knob 5 clockwise to tighten the lock screw hard against the blade guard safety attachment Removing the Cartridge 7 Pull up on the dovetail lock lever 6 to unlock the blade cartridge 8 Press and hold down the safety lock pin 7 9 Using the cartridge transport tool pull the blade cartridge toward you to slide it off the control body 10 Transport the cartridge to the maintenance area before removing the tool To reverse or reinstall the cartridge see page 22 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 31 MAINTENANCE Removing Knifeholder from Guide Bar A Warning danger due to cutting or crushing Before removing the e Knifeholder from the guide bar A e Retract the blade cartridge e Turn off power to the e Knifeholder e Disconnect the power communication cable from the e Knifeholder amp e Remove the blade cartridge p 31 Easy Glider Linear Bearing Mount Class ll shown here 1 Choose at which end of the guide bar the knifeholder will be removed move the knifeholder just to the end of the fixed rai
86. tware e Tidland e Knifeholder Demo e Knifeholder Options Help Help Topics About e www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 83 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Selecting Units Set Units provides English or Metric options Select English to display parameters in inches and pounds per foot Select Metric to display parameters in millimeters and kilogram force Mm e Tidland e Knifeholder Demo e Knifeholder Options Help Configuration Maintenance a Pa Set Units gt y Select Inches Pounds units SetLanguage gt Select mm kilogram units Manage Recipe Er UA ARA Pa an E Selecting Language Set Language allows you to change the language of the user interface Options are currently English French and German Tidland e Knifeholder Demo e Knifeholder Options Configuration Maintenance Set Units b E SetLanguage P y English Manage Recipe French r ES eee German Help www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 84 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Manage Recipes A recipe is a collection of values overlap and side force assigned to each knifeholder Select Options gt Manage Recipe to open the Recipe Manager and view the current values for each knifeholder lf there are no saved recipes the system displays the factory set default recipe Change an Overlap or Side Force Value Click on the overlap or side force valu
87. ured on the beam are not wal mob 51 affected by parameter changes or displayed on the main screen Update Status Auto Configure OK Close Apply Help Available Addresses Represents knifeholder addresses not configured to display on the main screen Update Status Checks all knifeholders and identifies their presence in the system Beam Configuration Represents knifeholders installed on the guide bar and displayed on main screen Auto Configure Caution This button resets beam configuration to include only knifeholders identified as present in the system OK Saves changes and exits dialog box Close Exits dialog box without saving changes Apply Saves changes without exiting dialog box Help Accesses online help files www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 86 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Configuration Port Selection Tab Select which port the software will use to communicate to the knifeholders e Configuration Address Pon Selection Choose a Port COM1 Baud Rate 38400 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 87 SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE Maintenance Diagnostics Select a knifeholder from the dropdown list to view its current settings E Maintenance x Diagnostics Which Knife 1 y Values Overlap 0 035 Inputs Side Force 5 Contact Y Home Up Dn Y Home Side Stroke External Engage Soft
88. uscas oia 16 Determine Space Requirements nsticssi A A a a aE aA a ames 16 Determine Mounting DIMENSIONS cccccccccseececceseeeceeesecceeeecseeeecseeeeceaueeeseaeeeesaeeessaueeessueeesseaseessgeessaags 17 Methods for Measuring Blade Overlap ccooooncnnccccnnconcccnonconononanonncnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnns 18 lnstall Guide Bar on Support Be Musscitacinisain is 18 Mount Knifeholder to Guide Bal deara a a a 19 Easy Glider Linear Berria e 19 A A hac ta an cet 19 A EEE AE SAE ETEA AEE EEE E EEA AES EEE EAN AE Berane AEE 20 A E E E E E arene eae 20 A PPP a a a a a a a a en ea 20 A E E O 21 A a ne a a a a eee er rea nee eP 22 A A A dead eaeermecs 22 EVEN e id 22 AA AA A AO e eg eee ech sd ale ieee 22 e 23 Knifeholder Power and COMMUNICATION coooccccccccccccnnccconnnnncononononnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnononnnnnnononnnnnnonannnanons 23 A A A aaea 23 Edema Engage A ee ce EE 24 Knifeholder Setup and CalibratiON oocccccccccoconnnccnnncconnonncnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnanennss 25 Sldestroke Lever and AGIWAlON sii riadas 26 Cleaning dunngoperatio Mi r perssan Ena sanaci n 26 tenho Ide Added 27 Malntenanco A a ee te E A clon SiS 29 Preventive MaltenancSar a tdci ide DoS 29 Cant key Changing the OFN csi 29 e Knifeholder Power Cabinet cccccccccccccsssssecceeeeeseeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesseeeseeeeeessseeeseeeeeeesssa
89. ware Enabled EB Engage State EN Green ON Red OFF Contact Connection exists between blade and anvil On blade and anvil are touching Home Up Dn Home sensor for vertical stroke On blade is retracted Home Side Stroke Home sensor for side stroke On side stroke not engaged External Engage Input to engage or disengage the knifeholder typically a relay located in the Power Supply Cabinet Must be on for the Function Control Knob to operate the knifeholder Software Enabled Must be on for the Function Control Knob to operate the knifeholder Engage State Represents state of the knifeholder engaged green or disengaged red Installation Notes 1 1 17 NOT RELEASED e Requires no changes to install this version www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 686810 1 Q Page 88 INSTALLATION NOTES 1 1 16 December 11 2012 e Requires no changes to install this version 1 1 15 September 18 2012 e New values defined for operator access and password control Default is full operator access to all functions Use software Options Configuration Password amp Operator Configuration to configure access to areas of software No password defaults to administrator access e Need new axis files downloaded to all e Knifeholders 1 1 14 June 28 2012 e Requires no changes to install this version Version 1 1 13 April 5 2012 e Requires no changes to install this vers

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