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1. this field 17 Repeat steps 9 16 above for strip Steps 2 and 3 using the following data Step 2 Step 3 STRIP 0 400 0 650 PULL length 0 000 0 650 LENGTHS 3 3 CUT 115 135 CUTS 1 2 DWELL 1 0 0 2 PULL dia 120 140 HOLD 166 OFF 18 Notice that the PULL Length value for Step 2 is set to 000 It is common practice to set the PULL Length value for the dielectric cut to zero if the PULL length value of the next step is set for a full strip In this example the Step 3 PULL length value is set for a full strip When the slug from Step 3 is pulled it will also pull off the slug left in Step 2 This saves some time during the strip cycle 19 The value entered in the CUT field of Step 2 is the diameter of the dielectric that is measured with the dial calipers The measured diameter values of a cable are typically used as the initial programming values when setting up a strip program They are however seldom the optimum programmed values It is important to note that due to the operating characteristics of an orbiting blade stripper the final programmed cut diameters that give the desired strip quality may not correspond with the actual measured values of the cable This is quite normal and not a sign that there is a problem with the CX 2000 Note This is especially true in the case of dielectric strips where the optimum programmed CUT value is typically less than the actual measured di
2. Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 Memory Mode The Key The CX 2000 contains a battery backed user program memory capable of storing up to 999 user programs cable strip data for easy future recall and re use Memory Mode allows an operator to RECALL or STORE programs or ERASE memory locations with a few keystrokes The CX 2000 will alert an operator if a program location is empty when in RECALL mode or if a memory location is already used when in STORE mode A memory LIST function is also included which allows an operator to list the active memory locations showing Program Number and Cable Name The operator can easily recall programs directly from this list To enter Memory Mode press the key when the CX 2000 Run Screen is displayed Upon entering Memory Mode the CX 2000 will display the Memory Functions screen and RECALL will be highlighted See figure 4 15 LENGTH DATH Figure 4 15 CX 2000 Memory Functions Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 47 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 1_Memory RECALL Mode To RECALL a previously stored cable program press when RECALL is highlighted The CX 2000 will prompt the operator for the Memory Number to recall and the current memory number will be displayed See figure 4 16 Enter the desired Memory Number with the number key
3. Cutter Blade Retaining Screw 1 of 2 Guide Rod Figure 3 8 Blade Change Parts Identification Operator s Manual Page 12 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement cont 8 Referring to figure 3 9 below slide the guide bushing block to the right until the top guide rod is clear of the bronze bearing on the left side Figure 3 9 Slide the Guide Bushing Block to the Right 9 Next rotate the entire assembly downward and slide it to the leftmost possible position revealing the cutter blade See figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Move Guide Bushing Block Out Of the Way Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 13 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement cont 10 Referring to figure 3 11 below remove the two 4 40 cap screws that retain the blade and gently remove the blade from the two locating pins Figure 3 11 Remove the Blade Retaining Screws 11 Figure 3 12 shows a close up view of the CX 2000 cutter head with the cutter blade removed 12 lt To install the new blade position the blade so that the flat side of the blade is facing the front of the CX 2000 and the oblong hole is located on the lower locating pin Next reverse steps 3 5 and 7 10 above 13 Verify that the blade size marked on the flat side of the blade near the round locating T hole matches the va
4. 9 see page 33 for more information on the CLAMP setting The factory default value is determined during initial factory setup and can vary slightly from machine to machine Pressing the CLEAR key when this value is highlighted by the black data highlight cursor will automatically recall the default value for your machine The possible range of values for this setting is 1 25 The default value set by the factory is chosen to offer an adequate range of clamp force for a wide range of cable types and sizes simply by choosing a CLAMP value in the range of 1 9 see page 33 during cable strip programming Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 42 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont Occasionally however it may be desirable to increase or reduce the Clamp Force Gain setting slightly from the default setting As an example if it is impossible to prevent the clamp jaws from deforming the cable even with a CLAMP setting of 1 In this example it would be desirable to reduce the Clamp Force Gain setting Another example if it is impossible to hold the cable tight enough to prevent it from slipping through the jaws during the stripping operation with a CLAMP setting of 9 In this example we would increase the Clamp Force Gain setting slightly PROCESS OPTIONS Figure 4 12 The CX 2000 Process Options Menu 2 Cycle Completion Mode Option The CX 2000 Cycle Completion is the end portion of the strip
5. Locking Screw 2 she ewe rere a l gt Ta Figure 3 13 Cable Centering Adjustment Components The cable centering adjustment is preset at the factory and modifications of this adjustment are seldom necessary There may however be times when it is desirable to slightly adjust the cable centering adjustment in the field for optimum stripping results Figure 3 14 shows two stripped ends of an identical cable Cable A is a typical example of a cable stripped on a machine with the cable centering out of alignment Notice the strands on the braid that were not severed completely Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 17 Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont Figure 3 14 Stripped Cable Ends When cable A is viewed under magnification it is noticed that opposite the uncut braid the blade cut too deeply into the dielectric Further examination reveals that the braid at the jacket cut is nicked on the same side that the dielectric is cut too deeply Opposite the nicked braid there is an excess amount of jacket that was torn during the slug pull off See figure 3 15 Figure 3 15 Poorly Aligned Strip Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 18 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont Figure 3 16 below shows the same strip performed on a correctly centered machine The amount of jacket material left that wa
6. Technologies Inc be used in the CX 2000 to insure centering consistency Note Orbital Technologies Inc will not be responsible for poor performance due to after market or customer manufactured wire guides Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 23 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 8 Maintenance 3 7 1 General maintenance The CX 2000 was designed to require a minimum amount of maintenance It is recommended that the following maintenance procedures be performed Be sure the debris tray is emptied regularly during processing Check the condition of the condition of the Orbit Rod Seal Brushes located behind the cutter blade for signs of wear or missing damaged bristles Replace as necessary Check the condition of the cutter blade With the wire guide bushing removed from the unit observe the condition of the blade cutting edge If large chips are noted around the cutting edge the blade should be replaced Check the condition of the gripper blade edges by observing them from behind the cutter blade If they appear dull or chipped replacement is required Keep the area around the clamp jaw assembly free from debris A small flux brush works well for cleaning around the clamp assembly In addition to the clamping jaws stripping debris will eventually accumulate on other exterior portions of the CX 2000 It is recommended that the exterior portions o
7. A2K050 1 00mm 1 90mm A2K051 2 00mm 2 90mm A2K052 3 00mm 3 90mm A2K053 4 00mm 4 90mm A2K054 5 00mm 5 90mm A2K055 6 00mm 6 90mm 20 pc precision Stainless Steel guide bushing sets in 0 10mm increments A2K060 1 00mm 2 90mm A2K061 3 00mm 4 90mm A2K062 5 00mm 6 90mm 60 pc precision Stainless Steel quide bushing sets in 0 10mm increments A2K070 1 00mm 6 90mm 120 pc precision Stainless Steel guide bushing sets in 0 05mm increments A2K075 1 00mm 6 95mm Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 25 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 The Program a Strip Model CX 2000 contains an advanced highly integrated and user friendly programming interface for entering cable strip data as well as for setting software controlled options and user preferences This programmability along with a large easy to read 240 x 128 LCD display and efficiently designed keypad combine to make a Graphical User Interface GUI that is state of the art This section introduces the CX 2000 GUI and outlines the programmable functions available on the CX 2000 and offers detailed information on each functions use and individual programming considerations 4 1 The CX 2000 Graphical User Interface Figure 4 1 below shows a picture of the CX 2000 Graphical User Interface In this picture the CX 2000 is in the Run Mode and the LCD display shows the Run Screen All programmable functions of the CX 2000 are accessed v
8. WIRE LIST MAME MEM NAME Hk Ba k a 1 1 1 a 6 T 5 Figure 4 20 CX 2000 Memory Wire List Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 51 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 4 Memory LIST Mode cont The list consists of a page or multiple pages of up to 24 memory locations per page The list pages will contain only those Memory Numbers that contain an active program There will be a black data highlight cursor highlighting one of the memory locations on the page To recall a Memory Number from the list position the black data highlight cursor over the desired Memory Number using the gt K w keys and press the key The selected Memory Number will be recalled and become the active program If the desired Memory Number is not displayed on the current page use the D and K keys to go to the next or previous pages until the desired Memory Number is displayed on the current page Pressing the key will exit the LIST function without recalling a program Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 52 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 6 Batch Mode The Key There are two modes of operation available on the CX 2000 Normal Mode and Batch Mode Normal Mode is active when the value in BATCH SIZE equals one 1 Whenever BATCH SIZE is set greater than one Batch Mode is active The CX 2000 Batch Mode offers a batch counting feature with separate AMO
9. hook on the bottom inside left edge of the front carriage cover Figure 3 3 Debris Tray Retaining Fingers 2 To install the Debris Tray slide the debris tray underneath the cutter assembly and hook the debris tray retaining fingers on the lower inside left edge of the front carriage cover assembly See figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Debris Tray Installation 3 Align the slot in the debris tray retaining tab with the tapped hole on the front right side of the carriage cover and install the 6 32 thumb screw and tighten securely See figure 3 5 4 Reverse steps 2 and 3 to remove the debris tray Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 9 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 2 Debris Tray Installation and Removal cont Figure 3 5 Debris Tray Retaining Tab Thumbscrew Note It is important that the debris tray be emptied regularly to prevent a buildup of strip debris around the cutter drive plates and front carriage cover etc Any damage to the unit that is determined to be a result of failure to keep the debris tray emptied is not covered under the machine warranty Section 3 3_ Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal The CX 2000 uses easily interchangeable aluminum guide bushings to center and support the cable throughout the strip process This guide bushing is secured in place by a single thumb screw See figure 3 6 below Figure 3 6 Guide Bushing and Reta
10. 6 98 mm Overall strip length is programmable up to 1 500 38 10 mm The CX 2000 uses Orbital s exclusive Orbiting Blade Technology Please see the Theory of Operation section elsewhere in this manual for a better understanding of this unique stripping technology The CX 2000 is microprocessor controlled and fully user programmable via a large graphical user interface GUI consisting of a 240 x 128 LCD graphics panel for easy viewing combined with an efficiently designed keyboard and an extremely user friendly programming interface Additionally the CX 2000 uses Single Screen Programming All required strip data is entered onto a single LCD screen simplifying setup and reducing confusion by eliminating paging through multiple display screens during setup Up to 5 separate strip steps can be programmed accommodating both coaxial and triaxial type cables All required strip parameters are programmable including strip length pull length cut diameter cutter blade step back cut dwell time etc Unit can be programmed in inches or millimeters Up to 999 programs may be stored in the CX 2000 s battery backed memory A ten character name field is provided so that an operator can name each cable program alpha numerically Stripper Type Maximum Cable Diameter Maximum Strip Length Maximum Pull Length Step Back Cut Dwell Blade feed rate Pull speed Cycle Time Maximum number of strip steps Programming Units User Program Me
11. Figure 2 This is accomplished by a unique mechanism that generates the orbiting action while allowing the radius of the orbit and hence the diameter to which the blade cuts to be completely adjustable 0 deg 90 deg 180 deg 270 deg 360 deg Figure 2 Path of Orbiting Blade Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 2 Section 1 Theory of Operation cont Since the blade is orbited completely around the circumference of the wire it produces a clean and consistent cut And since the full 360 of the cutting edge is used to sever the wire the blade life is typically much greater than that of a rotary type stripper A typical rotary type stripper uses one or two blades and like the orbiting blade stripper cuts completely around the circumference of a wire But the rotary stripper uses only a single point along the cutting edge of the blade s to do 100 of the cutting Hence one key advantage of an orbiting blade stripper over a rotary stripper is greater blade life Another advantage of an orbiting blade stripper over a typical rotary stripper is the square cut that is produced The blade of the orbiting cutter is moved at an exact right angle to the axis of the cable providing a perfectly square cut In most rotary machines the blades move toward the axis of the wire on an arc which has the tendency to point the cut shoulder rather than giving a perfectly
12. field to the OFF position that the data programmed in the HOLD data field is correct Note At least one of either the CUT or HOLD data fields or both must be ON for each step of the strip sequence S BLADE FEED RATE This value controls how fast the blade will feed in to the cut diameter as it is orbiting the cable The slowest feed rate is 1 the fastest is 4 For the outer jacket cut on a typical cable this value can usually be set to 3 or 4 For the center conductor and braid cuts this value is usually set to 1 or 2 depending on the cable diameter shield density and material etc Some experience is required to fully understand the effects the feed rate has on the strip operation DWELL BLADE DWELL TIME This is the amount of time in seconds that the blade will dwell and continue to orbit the cable after it has reached the programmed CUT value before proceeding to the pull off function The minimum programmable value is 0 0 seconds The maximum is 3 0 seconds Some experience is required to fully understand the DWELL time parameter the interaction of DWELL with other strip parameters and the effect on strip quality Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 30 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont Optimal DWELL times vary depending upon the size of the cable being ALi processed the density of the dielectric and the thickness of the braided aa shield Entering a longer DWELL value may
13. instructions 1 Remove debris tray and empty contents See Section 3 2 Debris Tray Installation and Removal Wipe tray out with cloth if necessary This step is very important Replace debris tray being sure to tighten the thumb screw securely to prevent it from vibrating loose during shipping Remove power cord from back of unit and bundle cord with a twist tie Remove the Lexan safety guard and carefully wrap with tissue paper and place in a plastic bag to protect from damage Remove Wire Guide Bushing See Section 3 3 Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal Carefully pack the unit into the originally supplied box using the foam pieces supplied If the original shipping materials are not available be sure to pack the unit very carefully to prevent damage during shipping Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 5 Section 2 Your New CX 2000 cont Unit must be at room temperature before applying power If unit is moved from one location to another of a different temperature please allow unit to set for one hour prior to applying power Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious damage and unit failure 2 3 Installation _ Before applying power to the unit please read this manual thoroughly 2 Plug the unit into an AC power source of between 85 and 265 VAC 47 to 63 hz 3 Turn the power switch on the power entry module back of unit to the ON 1 position 4 Afte
14. is turned ON It is designed to allow the Gripper Blades to hold the cable to help stabilize and prevent whipping of the cable end while the orbiting blade is severing the cable This can be an aid when working with thin layered extra flexible and other difficult to strip cables This feature can be alternately turned ON or OFF by pressing the key while this data field is highlighted during editing of any given strip step When this feature is turned OFF for a given step the data field for the step displays a series of dashes See 4 3 3 3 Cable Hold Mode for more information on this feature An alternate use for this data field is as the CUT depth of the gripper blades when the strip step is set for Gripper Blades Only Strip mode orbiting blade is turned OFF When set for this mode the HOLD data controls the diameter the gripper blades close to during the cut portion of the strip step and the PULL data controls the diameter the gripper blades are positioned to during the slug removal stripping portion of the strip step If this data field is set to OFF indicated by a series of dashes being displayed in the data field the CUT data field is automatically forced to the on position Make sure when changing this field to the OFF position that the data programmed in the CUT data field is correct See the section above detailing the CUT data parameter and section 4 3 3 3 for mo
15. it again will display the letter B Pressing it for a fourth time will display the letter C and pressing it once more will again display the number 1 and so on When the correct character is displayed at the current cursor position move the cursor to the next location by using the 4 or gt keys and enter the required character as above Repeat this process until the correct name is displayed in the field If an error is made during data entry simply type over the data with the correct data To erase a single character or enter a space highlight the character with the underline cursor and place a SPACE character in that location by pressing the zero 0 key twice To erase the complete CABLE NAME field press the tsa key When finished entering data in the CABLE NAME field press the key The black data highlight cursor will appear and normal editing of the other fields may resume Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 34 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 2 Example Entering a Cable Strip Program The following is an example of the steps required to enter a cable strip program 1 In this example the cable that we are programming the strip operation for is an RG 58 type cable The required strip specicifications are shown below in figure 4 5 See the individual sections above for additional data field programming information ENNEN RG 58 LXX XXXXI 150 3
16. maximum of 1 8 turn at a time Note When making adjustments to the X Adjusting Screw it is good practice to apply light finger pressure against the guide bushing block assembly in the direction of the X Adjusting Screw The assembly is spring loaded in this direction however applying additional pressure will insure that the guide bushing assembly correctly follows the X Adjustment Screw 7 Strip a piece of cable to see if the desired centering adjustment has been achieved 8 If further adjustment is required repeat steps 6 and 7 until the desired X centering adjustment has been achieved Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 21 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont 9 Ifthe centering needs to be corrected in the Y direction loosen the Y Locking Screw one full turn then proceed to make the centering adjustment by turning the Y Adjusting Screw in the required direction 1 8 of a turn Tighten the Y Locking Screw after making the centering adjustment Note Only turn the Y Adjusting Screw a maximum of 1 8 turn at a time 10 Strip a piece of cable to see if the desired centering adjustment has been achieved 11 If further adjustment is required repeat steps 9 and 10 until the desired Y centering adjustment has been achieved Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual
17. notice or the incurring of any obligations Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 1 Section 1 Theory of Operation Introduction The Model CX 2000 uses Orbital s proprietary Orbiting Blade Technology Prior to the commercial availability of Orbiting Blade Technology from Orbital Technologies Inc there were two primary technologies found in production wire processing equipment Rotary Blade Technology and V blade Technology Also available though much less prevalent due to the high cost of the technology is Laser Stripping Technology In order to obtain the maximum application flexibility of your Orbital Technologies Inc equipment a general understanding of how an Orbiting Blade stripper works is desirable This section will look at the theory behind Orbital s exclusive Orbiting Blade Technology Orbiting Blade Technology An orbiting blade wire stripper uses a uniquely designed cutter blade consisting of a steel or carbide plate with a hole sharpened to a knife edge see Figure 1 Steel or Carbide plate Sharpened edge Figure 1 Typical Orbiting Cutter Blade To cut the layer s of a wire or cable the wire is inserted through a guide bushing used to center and support the cable directly adjacent to the cutter blade and through the sharpened hole of the cutter blade Next the cutting edge of the blade is orbited around the wire as it is fed toward the wire to the desired cutting depth see
18. of the problem and the telephone number of who to contact at your facility in reference to this service request Follow the instructions in Section 2 2 Shipping the Unit It is strongly suggested that the original shipping materials be retained for use in the event that the product should need to be shipped back to the factory or to another location When shipping the product for service or repair please be sure to include a written description of the problem or the service required for our technician Ship the product to Orbital Technologies Inc Attn RMA 3368 Pleasant Valley Road Syracuse NY 13215 Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 58
19. square cut One potential disadvantage of an orbiting blade stripper as compared to a dual blade rotary stripper is in the strip slug removal capabilities The typical dual blade rotary stripper has two opposing blades that sever the layer s to be removed After the layer s are cut the blades are also used to pull the slug off the end of the wire This is possible because the two blades capture the slug during pull off See figure 3 lt Pull off Blades capture Centering severed slug Guide n a Figure 3 Rotary Stripper 2 Point Slug Removal Method The orbiting blade stripper has only a portion of the blade engaged with the severed slug at pull off time In most instances this limited blade engagement is not sufficient to pull the slug off since the wire has a tendency to deflect away from the blade edge as the blade is moved along the wire To compensate for this situation a pair of Gripper Blades are added to grip the severed slug before pull off Additionally the Gripper Blades can be used alone for stripping There are many types of hookup wire for example that can be stripped using just the gripper blades for both severing the jacket and pulling off the slug This can improve production rates on jobs where a precise rotary type cut is not required On the CX 2000 programmable orbiting blade stripper the amount that the Gripper Blades grip the slug is fully programmable referred to as t
20. the unit for the next cycle A beeping sound anda message on the LCD display will remind the operator to press the Run Stop switch to complete the cycle To select the desired Cycle Completion Mode position the black data highlight cursor over the CYCLE COMPLETION MODE data field and press the key to toggle between MANUAL and AUTO 3 Auto Completion Dwell Option The AUTO COMPLETION DWELL option allows an operator to set the amount of time the CX 2000 waits after the clamp jaws open before returning the cutter blade to its home closed position when CYCLE COMPLETION MODE is set to AUTO This dwell can be set between 0 1 and 2 5 seconds To set the Auto Completion Dwell position the black data highlight cursor over the AUTO COMPLETION DWELL data field and enter the desired value with the number keys 4 Pull Offset Distance Option The PULL OFFSET DISTANCE option allows the operator to set the distance that the gripper blades index forward to position them correctly for the slug removal pull off portion of the strip cycle The PULL OFFSET DISTANCE is set at the factory during initial setup of the machine to a distance that will close the gripper blades at the same point along the cable that the cutter blade severs the cable Note In normal operation the factory setting for the PULL OFFSET DISTANCE option should be acceptable for most applications and adjustment of this parameter is not recommended 5 Gripper Blad
21. zero At the end of a batch the CX 2000 will alert the operator that the batch is complete by displaying a message on the LCD display It will also emit a beeping sound and request that the operator press ENTER After pressing enter the CX 2000 will return to Run Mode the Run Screen will be displayed the AMOUNT DONE counter will be reset to zero and a new batch of BATCH SIZE will begin The CX 2000 will continue to run in Batch Mode until BATCH SIZE is set to a value of one 1 Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 53 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 6 2 Batch Mode cont For example suppose an operator is required to process cables with one stripped end and package them for shipping The cables must be packaged in quantities of 100 The CX 2000 Batch Mode makes this an easy task At the start of processing the operator resets the AMOUNT DONE and TOTAL DONE counters to zero and enters a value of 100 in BATCH SIZE After every 100 cycles the CX 2000 alerts the operator that 100 pieces have been processed The operator packages those cables and repeats the process as necessary At the end of the shift the value in TOTAL DONE reads 2500 The operator ran 25 batches of 100 during the shift 2500 100 25 It is important to note that at any time during batch processing the count value in AMOUNT DONE can be modified to a new value by pressing the key positioning the black data highl
22. 2 CX 2000 Gripper Blade Replacement 3 Remove the 8 32 screw that retains each of the gripper blades and carefully remove the blades from the slotted holders 4 Install the new pair of gripper blades making sure the flat side of the blade is facing the front of the machine as shown in figure 3 12 Note The gripper blades must always be replaced in pairs Note The gripper blades must not be re ground Re grinding of the gripper blades will affect system calibration and performance Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 15 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 5 Gripper Blade Replacement cont 5 Re install the cutter blade following the instructions in Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 16 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments 3 6 1 General Information For precise strip results it is extremely important that the center of the cable be positioned in the exact center of the blade orbit path The CX 2000 has a unique adjustable wire guide bushing centering system to facilitate precise cable centering Figure 3 13 below identifies the components used to adjust the guide bushing centering X Adjusting Screw Later models use a set screw in place of the thumb screw Y Adjusting Screw y V Y Locking Screw a f i L E X
23. 24 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 29 30 32 33 33 33 34 Table of Contents Section Title Section 4 cont Programming the CX 2000 4 3 2 Example Entering a Cable Strip Program 4 3 3 Edit Mode Special Function Programming 4 3 3 1 Data Line Move function 4 3 3 2 Gripper Blades Only Strip Mode 4 3 3 3 Cable Hold Mode 4 4 Menu Mode The MENU Key 4 4 1 Process Options Submenu 1 CLAMP FORCE GAIN 2 CYCLE COMPLETION MODE 3 AUTO COMPLETION DWELL 4 PULL OFFSET DISTANCE 5 GRIPPER BLADE TYPE 6 SAVE SETTINGS AND EXIT 4 4 2 Blade Change see Section 3 4 also 4 4 3 Password Setup 4 4 4 Reserved 4 5 Memory Mode The MEMORY Key 4 5 1 Memory Recall Mode 4 5 2 Memory Store Mode 4 5 3 Memory Erase Mode 4 5 4 Memory List Mode 4 6 Batch Mode The COUNTER Key 4 6 1 Normal Mode 4 6 2 Batch Mode Section 5 Processing Cables 5 1 Processing Cable Ends 5 2 Stopping a Strip Cycle 5 3 Clearing Debris From the Wire Guide Bushing 5 4 Notes on Processing Cables Section 6 Warranty and Service Policy 6 1 Limited Warranty 6 2 Obtaining Service Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual 35 38 38 39 40 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 53 53 55 56 57 57 58 58 Product description The Orbital Model CX 2000 is a fully programmable wire and coaxial cable stripper It is designed to strip a wide range of wire and cables up to a maximum outer diameter O D of 275
24. 3 Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal The Lexan safety guard should be installed on machine Section 3 1 Safety Guard Installation and Removal Note The unit will not cycle without the Lexan safety guard installed After performing the above steps proceed to Section 5 Processing Cables Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 7 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments Section 3 1 Safety Guard Installation and Removal The CX 2000 has a Lexan safety guard which must be installed before cable processing can wai a Figure 3 1 Installing the Safety Guard Rear 1 Insert the rear wide end of the safety guard into the slot beneath the CX 2000 front panel See figure 3 1 above Note that the bend in the front narrow end of the guard should be pointing down 2 Insert the front narrow end of the safety guard into the slot below the wire clamp jaws See figure 3 2 below 3 Tighten the thumb screw securely 4 Reverse the above steps to remove the safety guard Figure 3 2 Installing the Safety Guard Front Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 8 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 2 Debris Tray Installation and Removal The CX 2000 contains a removable debris tray Follow the steps below to install or remove the tray 1 The CX 2000 Debris Tray has formed fingers on its left end see Figure 3 3 that
25. 5 To erase the data in the current memory location displayed simply press the key Ifa different memory location is to be erased enter the desired Memory Number with the number keys If an error is made during number entry pressing reser wil clear the field and allow re entry of the number Press Enter when finished The CX 2000 will prompt the operator to confirm if the Memory Number should be erased See figure 4 19 To ERASE the memory location position the black data highlight cursor over YES and press the key The CX 2000 will display a message that the selected Memory Number has been erased and prompt the operator to press ENTER To cancel the ERASE operation highlight NO and press the key It is important to note that once YES has been highlighted and has been pressed the memory location will be completely erased and the data will not be recoverable Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 50 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 3 Memory ERASE Mode cont Pe Figure 4 19 CX 2000 Memory Erase Confirmation Screen 4 5 4 Memory LIST Mode To view the programs stored in the memory in list form press the key and position the black data highlight cursor over LIST then press the ENTER key The CX 2000 will display a list of all active memory locations displaying the Program Number MEM and the NAME as entered in the Cable Name field of each displayed Program Number See figure 4 20
26. 81 mm 400 10 16 mm 650 16 51 mm Figure 4 5 Sample Cable Specifications 2 The first step is to determine the correct Wire Guide Bushing size Measuring the O D of the cable with a set of dial calipers the average measurement is in the range of 190 192 4 83 4 88 mm Because there needs to be a minimal amount of clearance between the cable and Wire Guide Bushing add 003 005 to the measured average cable diameter In this example we try a Wire Guide Bushing size of 196 by sliding it along a length of the cable The bushing should slide freely along the length of the cable but there should not be excessive side to side movement between the cable and the bushing The better fit the Wire Guide Bushing has to the cable O D the better the strip quality will be In this case the 196 bushing is a good fit so this is the size we will use 3 Press the key The CX 2000 will enter Edit Mode and the Edit Screen will be displayed with the black data highlight cursor in the first STRIP LENGTH position 4 Ifthe number of steps shown is not correct position the black data highlight cursor over the STEP field and press eme The CX 2000 Step Selection Screen will be displayed Point the arrow to the desired number of steps and press eve 5 Next verify that the programming units IN or MM is set to IN If not position the black highlight cursor over the UNITS field and press until
27. IN is displayed The display will be re configured for inch units 6 Position the black data highlight cursor over the GUIDE field and enter the Wire Guide Bushing size as determined in Step 2 above 196 The GUIDE field may be programmed in inches or millimeters independently of the other data fields by pressing the key Be sure the correct unit is selected 7 Enter the clamp pressure value See 6 CLAMP in section 4 3 1 8 Enter a cable name if desired See 7 CABLE NAME in section 4 3 1 9 Position the black data highlight cursor over the STRIP Length data field for the first step As can be seen in figure 4 5 above the first strip length should be 150 Enter 0 150 in the data field It is not necessary to enter leading zeros or decimal points In this example the operator would simply press 1 5 0 The leading zero and the decimal point are automatic 10 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the PULL Length data field A full strip is required Enter 0 150 press 1 5 0 11 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the S data field Enter 3 for the pull speed Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 35 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 2 Example Entering a Cable Strip Program cont 12 Next move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the Orbit Blade Diameter CUT data field The center conductor measu
28. Mode This mode is used for entering all data aoe pertaining to a cable end strip selecting the programming units inches or millimeters entering the cable name and setting and testing the programmable clamp pressure Used to access the CX 2000 Processing Options menu Blade MENU Change function Password Setup and Reserved menu s the Reserved Menu s are for factory use only MEMORY Used to access the CX 2000 memory functions which allow an operator to store or recall cable strip data in up to 999 memory locations COUNTER Used to allow an operator to access and modify the CX 2000 Batch Counter Amount Done Counter and Total Counter Table 4 2 1 _CX 2000 Key Descriptions Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 27 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 Edit Mode The Key Edit Mode is used to enter or edit all of the data that is displayed and used in Run Mode to process wire cable ends Data cannot be edited in Run Mode The data entered in Edit Mode may later be stored in one of the CX 2000 s 999 memory locations for future retrieval and use by using the store function of Memory Mode See Section 4 5 for information on Memory Mode Also data recalled from any one of the CX 2000 s memory locations may be modified while in Edit Mode Figure 4 2 below shows a picture of t
29. Model CX 2000 Program a Strip Programmable Coaxial Cable Stripper Specification 2 17 Owner s Manual Specifications are subject to change without notice 3368 Pleasant Valley Road Syracuse NY 13215 315 673 4761 voice r D t a 315 673 0979 fax E mail sales coaxstrippers com Tech nolog ie 5 NC Website http www coaxstrippers com Orbital Model CX 2000 2006 Orbital Technologies Inc rbital Technologies Inc Thank you for choosing Orbital Technologies Inc for your cable processing needs Our goal is to provide our customers with accurate reliable state of the art wire processing equipment and services at reasonable cost All Orbital equipment is designed and manufactured at our facility in the United States This manual is designed to teach an operator how to setup and use the Model CX 2000 Included within these pages you will find information on our proprietary orbiting blade technology instructions on programming the CX 2000 mechanical setup and adjustments and troubleshooting tips Every attempt has been made to provide the customer with all of the necessary information for successful application and operation of the CX 2000 with this manual However if you should have additional questions or need additional assistance please let us know Our telephone number is 315 673 4761 Our fax number is 315 673 0979 We can also be reached by e mail at sales coaxstrippers com Our web address
30. Page 22 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont 3 6 4 Notes Concerning Cable Centering 1 It should be noted that the centering system used in the CX 2000 is much more precise than the construction of most cables in the marketplace today 2 Before making centering adjustments know why you are making the adjustment to avoid unnecessary adjustments Examples of situations causing an off center condition may include poor quality cable worn out of tolerance or off center drilled wire guide bushing wrong size wire guide bushing mechanical problem inadvertent turning of center adjusting screws etc 3 Careful consideration should be made before making any adjustments to the cable centering adjustments If the centering is off by a very small amount such as may be caused by wire guide manufacturing tolerances or cable tolerances in many cases satisfactory strip results can be obtained by simply programming a slightly deeper cutting depth 4 Evaluate the degree of cable centering precision required based on the required cable strip specifications and application before making centering adjustments 5 Verify the quality of the cable construction before making any cable centering adjustments to avoid repeated re centering of the unit only to find the problem is inconsistent cable 6 Itis recommended that only genuine CX 2000 wire guides manufactured by Orbital
31. UNT DONE and TOTAL DONE counters Both counters are separately re settable to a zero count or pre settable to any amount The active mode is set by pressing the key and positioning the black data highlight cursor over the BATCH SIZE data field and entering the desired value The values in AMOUNT DONE and TOTAL DONE can also be edited at this time by positioning the cursor over the desired field and pressing to zero the counter or by presetting a new value with the number keys Press the key when finished to return to Run Mode The following paragraphs describe the two modes of operation and the use of the AMOUNT DONE and TOTAL DONE counters in more detail 4 6 1 Normal Mode When the CX 2000 is used in Normal Mode Batch Size 1 the function of both the AMOUNT DONE and TOTAL DONE counters is essentially the same Each one will increment once every complete strip cycle Since both counters are independently pre settable their use is flexible For example the TOTAL DONE counter could be used to keep track of the total amount of cable ends processed in a day while the AMOUNT DONE counter could be reset to zero at the start of each shift to track shift totals 4 6 2 Batch Mode When the CX 2000 is set for Batch Mode Batch Size gt 1 the AMOUNT DONE counter is used to track the amount of pieces completed in the current batch while the TOTAL DONE counter tracks the total number of pieces processed since it was last reset to
32. adjustments please read and follow these steps carefully Note Steps 1 4 below memorize the current centering location and must be performed prior to making any centering adjustments 1 Using the smaller hex key wrench supplied with the CX 2000 verify that the X Locking Screw is tight See figure 3 8 for the location of the X Locking Screw 2 Turn the X Adjusting Screw 2 turn back CCW then slowly turn it in CW until it stops Later models do not have a thumbscrew Use the small hex key wrench to make adjustments Do not force it beyond the point it stops at 3 Using the larger hex key wrench supplied with the CX 2000 verify that the Y Locking Screw is tight See figure 3 8 for the location of the Y Locking Screw 4 Turn the Y Adjusting Screw 2 turn back CCW then slowly turn it in CW until it stops Do not force it beyond the point it stops at 5 Refer to section 3 6 1 amp 3 6 2 to determine the direction in which the X and or Y Adjusting Screws need to be moved to correct the out of center condition 6 If the centering needs to be corrected in the X direction loosen the X Locking Screw one full turn then proceed to make the centering adjustment by turning the X Adjusting Screw in the required direction 1 8 of a turn Tighten the X Locking Screw after making the centering adjustment Note Only turn the X Adjusting Screw a
33. ameter of the dielectric Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 36 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 2 Example Entering a Cable Strip Program cont 20 After entering all of the required data as above press The Run Screen will be displayed and the unit is ready to process cables 21 Perform a test strip see Section 3 Processing Cables 22 Check the strip quality and make any necessary changes by entering Edit Mode as in Step 3 above and editing the required data fields 23 For the example described here the table below shows the final programming data that produced the optimum strip Notice the differences from our originally programmed values Figure 4 6 and our optimum values Figure 4 7 Changed values are highlighted in Figure 4 7 Figure 4 6 RG 58 Example Starting Data Values Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 STRIP 0 150 0 400 0 650 PULL length 0 150 0 000 0 650 LENGTHS 3 3 3 CUT 035 115 135 CUTS 2 1 4 DWELL 0 8 1 0 0 2 PULL dia 040 120 140 HOLD 166 166 OFF Figure 4 7 _RG 58 Example Optimum Programmed Values Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 STRIP 0 150 0 400 0 650 PULL length 0 150 0 000 0 650 LENGTH S 3 3 3 CUT 040 110 140 CUTS 2 1 4 DWELL 0 8 1 9 0 4 PULL dia 045 120 145 HOLD 166 166 OFF Page 37 Orbital Model CX 2000 Oper
34. ator s Manual Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 3 Edit Mode Special Function Programming In order to offer a high degree of flexibility in the range of wire and cable types that can be processed on the CX 2000 there are several special software features available to an operator when programming the CX 2000 This section highlights these special functions their use and programming The CX 2000 Special Functions include Data Line Move function allows an operator easily change the stripping sequence of the CX 2000 by moving a complete line of data up or down without having to reprogram each data field individually Gripper Blades Only Strip Mode function allows an operator to program the CX 2000 to use only the Gripper Blades to perform the strip for a given step in the stripping sequence Cable Hold Mode function allows the operator to selectively choose to hold the cable with the Gripper Blades before the orbiting blade is brought into contact with the cable for each step in the strip sequence 4 3 3 1 Special Function Programming Data Line Move function The normal sequence of strip steps that the CX 2000 is programmed for is generally Step 1 Expose center conductor Step 2 Expose dielectric Step 3 Expose shield Step 4 Expose 2 dielectric triax cables Step 5 Expose 2 shield triax cables In certain instances after initially programming a conventional stri
35. ator to enter the current password to gain access to the PASSWORD SETUP menu For extra security when entering the password the CX 2000 will display an X in place of each character entered See figure 4 13 below The CX 2000 Password is set to 0 zero when shipped from the factory Figure 4 13 CX 2000 Password Request Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 45 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 4 3__Password Setup cont If the correct password is entered the CX 2000 will display the PASSWORD SETUP menu See figure 4 14 To turn the Password ON or OFF position the black data highlight cursor over the PASSWORD IS CURRENTLY data field and press to toggle the selection ON or OFF PASSWORD SETUP PASSWORD IS CURRENTLY STORE A WHEW PASSWORT EsIT PASSWORD SETUP Figure 4 14 CX 2000 Password Setup Menu To program a new password position the black data highlight cursor over the STORE A NEW PASSWORD data field and enter the new password with the number keys If an error is made press to clear the data and start over When finished editing the PASSWORD SETUP position the black data highlight cursor over EXIT PASSWORD SETUP and press to save the changes and return to the CX 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU 4 4 4 _ Reserved The RESERVED selections are for factory use only and may not be accessed by an operator Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 46
36. bushing clearance the deeper the blade cut diameter will need to be programmed in order to achieve the correct cut results This may result in programmed cut diameter values that vary considerably from the diameters actually measured from the cable Essentially the cutting depth is required to compensate for too much clearance in the guide bushing or other tolerances in the cutter mechanism Aside from the cut diameter programming issues in most cases this offset characteristic has a minimal effect on strip quality and repeatability It is important to use a wire guide bushing that is correctly sized for the cable being processed The optimum wire guide bushing size is typically 003 005 larger than the average measured cable outer diameter depending on the cable characteristics It is possible to obtain satisfactory stripping results with considerably more clearance than this due to the fact the cable is always offset the same amount wherever the blade is in its orbit However the most precise strip results will always be obtained with a correctly sized wire guide Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 4 Section 2 Your New CX 2000 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection Note Before unpacking the unit check the box for any damage that may have occurred during shipping Any damage claims should be filed directly with the carrier Carefully open the top of the shipping box Remove the cardboard pad from under box top
37. cess Options menu See page 42 for more information on the Clamp Force Gain setting Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 33 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont The CABLE NAME field allows the operator to enter an alpha numeric name for the current program This name can be up to ten characters in length and can include letters numbers and spaces as well the and characters On the Run Screen this name is clearly displayed in the upper right portion of the display To edit highlight the CABLE NAME data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the field is highlighted by the cursor press the key The black highlight cursor will be replaced by a single character underline cursor and will be positioned at the first character in the name field The number entry keys also serve as letter or character entry keys The letters or character s that each key control are printed on the key beneath the keys number Pressing any one of these keys will enter and display the keys main number character at the current cursor location Subsequent depressions of the same key will enter and display the other characters controlled by that key in round robin fashion As an example pressing the number 1 key once will display the number 1 in the current cursor location Pressing the 1 key again will display the letter A Pressing
38. cycle when the clamp jaws open the operator removes the stripped cable the clamp jaws reset and the cutter blade returns to its full closed position readying the unit for the next strip cycle There are two modes available AUTO and MANUAL In AUTO mode the clamp jaws open and the operator has a programmable amount of time see AUTO COMPLETION DWELL in the next section to remove the cable from the unit before the jaws reset and the cutter blade returns to its closed position Sometimes it is desirable to have the cutter blade close when directed by the operator rather than automatically This is especially true for new operators learning how to use the CX 2000 that do not quite have the strip cycle timing or routine mastered This is also desirable when stripping certain types of cables whose jacket strip portions have a tendency of getting trapped in the end of the wire guide bushing or when processing semi rigid or conformable type cables The MANUAL mode should be selected in these instances This mode gives an operator as much time as required to make sure the end of the wire guide bushing is free of debris before the cutter blade closes Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 43 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 2 Cycle Completion Mode Option cont MANUAL mode requires the operator to press and release the Run Stop switch after the clamp jaws open at the end of a strip cycle resetting
39. e Type This setting is not user adjustable on this Model 6 Save Settings and Exit When done setting the Process Options position the black data highlight cursor over the SAVE SETTINGS AND EXIT option and press ee to save the settings and return to the CONFIGURATION MENU Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 44 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 4 2 Blade Change When installing a new cutter blade or gripper blades on the CX 2000 this option is selected by highlighting it with the black data highlight cursor and pressing the key See Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement for more information on this selection 4 4 3 _ Password Setup The CX 2000 offers a programmable security password function The password is fully programmable up to 6 digits in length When the Password is set to ON the CX 2000 requires the operator to enter the correct Password to gain access to Edit Mode Menu Mode or Batch Mode Recall and List options of Memory Mode can be accessed without the password but Store and Erase functions will require the correct password to be entered If an incorrect password is entered the CX 2000 will display an error message and prompt the operator to press to return to the Run Screen The password can be turned ON or OFF or changed by positioning the black data highlight cursor over PASSWORD SETUP on the CX 2000 Configuration Menu and pressing ENTER The CX 2000 will require the oper
40. e two locating pins protruding from the front of the blade holder assembly One hole is round and the other is oblong The blade is held in place by two 4 40 x 3 8 cap screws The wire guide bushing holder is designed such that it can be easily moved out of the way to facilitate cutter blade replacement and be returned to its original position without affecting the cable centering To replace the CX 2000 cutter blade proceed as follows Refer to figure 3 8 for parts identification 1 2 Make sure the CX 2000 is powered up and in Run Mode Select 2 BLADE CHANGE from the CX 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU See sections 4 4 and 4 4 2 for more information Remove the Lexan safety guard from the CX 2000 See Section 3 1 Safety Guard Installation and Removal Remove the Debris Tray See Section 3 2 Debris Tray Installation and Removal Using the smaller hex key wrench supplied with the CX 2000 verify that the x Locking Screw is tight Turn the X Adjusting Screw 2 turn back CCW then turn it in CW until it stops Do not force it beyond the point it stops at Later models do not have a thumbscrew Use the small hex key wrench to make adjustments Note Make sure the X Adjusting Screw is not moved while performing the following steps Using the small hex key wrench loosen the X Locking Screw Orbital Model CX 2000 X Adjusting Screw Later models use set screw in place of thumbscrew
41. eck it to see at what point on the cable in reference to the top side mark the blade cut the deepest The wire guide must be moved in the exact opposite direction of the deepest point of the cut 5 As an example figure 3 17 represents a cable inserted into the CX 2000 as viewed from the wire clamp end of the machine The cable is marked at the location shown The dotted line represents the cut In this example the cut is centered nicely in the Y direction but it is off a considerable amount in the X direction As indicated in the drawing the X Adjustment Screw should be turned in the Counter Clockwise Mark on cable CCW direction to correct this situation Rotating the X amp Y Adjusting Screws moves the cable in relation to the Cut Line in the direction of the arrow that corresponds to the direction the adjusting screw is turned X Adjust Screw i Y Adjust Screw Figure 3 17 Determining Center Adjust Direction 6 Itis important to note that in the above example adjustment was required in only one direction There may be occasions when changes to both the X and Y adjustments need to be made Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 20 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont 3 6 3 Performing the Centering Adjustments To perform centering
42. esired step location pressing the ere key ends Data Line Move function and normal editing mode is resumed 4 3 3 2 Special Function Programming Gripper Blades Only Strip Mode The Gripper Blades Only Strip Mode function allows an operator to program the CX 2000 to use only the Gripper Blades to perform the strip for a given step in the stripping sequence Any individual strip step can be programmed in this mode independent of the other steps in the stripping sequence In this mode the orbiting blade is not actuated during the strip step It is simply moved to its full open position in order to clear the cable The value programmed in HOLD becomes the active stripping diameter During the stripping sequence the DIAMETER S parameter is not used since the gripper blades operate at a fixed speed The DWELL and PULL parameters are used as described in but in conjunction with the Gripper Blades rather than the Orbiting Blade In operation the Gripper Blades are positioned at the programmed STRIP length and closed to the programmed HOLD diameter The blades then dwell the amount of time programmed in DWELL move to the diameter programmed in PULL and the slug is pulled the amount programmed in PULL length This feature allows the just the Gripper Blades to be used to strip for example hookup wire when the job does not demand severing the jacket around the entire circumference of the wire This speeds up the single s
43. f the CX 2000 be cleaned at least daily N N Bearing adjustment and lubrication The bearings slides and shafts that are used on the CX 2000 are pre set and pre lubricated at the factory These items are not user serviceable It is highly recommended that the CX 2000 be returned to the factory at 12 to 18 month intervals for routine bearing lubrication and adjustment Contact Orbital Technologies Inc for information on returning your CX 2000 to the factory for routine maintenance Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 24 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 7 Maintenance 3 7 3 Replacement parts The following lists the user replaceable items in the CX 2000 Part Number Description CX2000 126 Gripper blades sold in pairs CX2000 160 XXX Wire guide bushing replace XXX with size CX2000 162HSS Cutter blade High Speed Steel w TiN coating CX2000 174 Orbit rod brush seals sold in pairs Section 3 8 Guide bushing information 3 8 1 Stainless steel quide bushing sets Complete stainless steel guide bushing sets are available from Orbital Technologies Inc in a variety of configurations All sets are supplied in a quality stainless steel storage tray with a hinged polycarbonate cover See below for part numbers of the various available sets Contact the factory for availability and pricing 10 pc precision Stainless Steel guide bushing sets in 0 10mm increments
44. flaps Remove the Lexan safety guard from the box and remove the protective film from both sides of the guard Remove the power cord from the box Carefully lift the CX 2000 from the box Remove the foam packing materials from the sides of the unit and remove the unit from the protective plastic bag Place the unit on a sturdy bench top Check to be sure that there are no loose screws or other objects inside the shipping box If any loose objects are found please contact the factory Check the unit to be sure there is no obvious physical damage Claims for damage during shipping should be filed directly with the carrier Remove the rubber band securing the thumb screw at the front of the cutter unit Install a wire guide bushing as necessary See Section 3 3 Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal 10 Install the Lexan safety guard on machine See Section 3 1 Safety Guard Installation and Removal Note The unit will not cycle without the Lexan safety guard installed 11 Plug the supplied IEC style power cord into the power entry module on the back of the unit 12 It is strongly suggested that the box and packing materials be retained for use if the unit should have to be returned to the factory for repairs or shipped to another location 13 Please read this Operator s Manual thoroughly before applying power to the unit 2 2 Shipping the Unit If it is necessary to ship the unit to another location please follow these
45. four fields of data To edit the data highlight the desired data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the desired field is highlighted enter the data using the number keys If it is necessary to correct an entry press the key to clear the field then re enter the data The function of each of these variables is described below CUT ORBIT BLADE CUT DIAMETER This is the diameter to which the orbiting blade will cut See the Tip below for more information relating to the interaction of the CUT parameter and the DWELL parameter The range of values for CUT is 000 to 290 0 00mm to 7 36mm If the CUT value is set to zero a complete cut off of the cable will occur This is useful if a clean square cut cable end is required Pressing the key while the CUT data field is active turns the orbiting blade for the current step OFF and forces the HOLD data position to the ON position When the orbiting blade is OFF in any given step indicated by a series of dashes in the CUT data field the cutting is done by the Gripper Blades for that step only The HOLD value for that step is used as the Gripper Blade cut diameter for the step See section 4 3 3 2 for more information on Gripper Blades Only Strip mode Repeatedly pressing the key while the CUT data field is highlighted will alternately turn the orbiting blade ON or OFF Make sure when changing this
46. g Cables cont If a slug portion gets caught in the end of the wire guide bushing DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE IT THROUGH DAMAGE TO THE BLADE WILL OCCUR To clear the debris press and release the Run Stop switch to start a cycle with no wire in unit After the cycle starts press Run Stop again The unit will go into Stop Mode and the blade will open to l its maximum diameter Insert a piece of cable into the wire guide and push the debris through After the wire guide bushing is clear press The unit will re calibrate and be ready to run See Section 5 3 for more information 5 2 Stopping a Strip Cycle 1 If itis necessary to stop the machine during a strip cycle press and release the Run Stop switch to enter Stop Mode The unit will stop the cutter blade will open to its maximum diameter and an audible alert will sound The Stop Screen see Figure 5 2 will be displayed indicating that the cycle has been stopped and that the cable should be removed 2 Remove the cable and verify that there is no debris caught in the blade end of the Wire Guide Bushing 3 If there is debris caught in the end of the Wire Guide Bushing remove it by pushing a piece of cable through the Wire Guide Bushing before pressing ENTER See Section 5 3 for more information on clearing debris from the Wire Guide Bushing Do not insert any object other than the cable to be stripped into the Wire Guide Bushing The cutting edge of the c
47. give similar results as uy entering a slightly smaller CUT value This is due to the compression Tip I recovery characteristics of the cable as the blade is fed through the layers to the cut diameter Typical DWELL values for a center conductor cut may be in the range of 0 5 1 5 seconds Braid cuts cutting through the braid and to the dielectric usually require a longer DWELL time typically in the range of 1 2 2 5 seconds Outer jacket cuts usually require the least amount of DWELL time usually 0 3 1 0 seconds is sufficient PULL GRIPPER BLADE PULL DIAMETER This is the diameter that the Gripper Blades will move to during the slug removal pull off or stripping portion of the strip step This is typically set to a value that is slightly larger than the CUT dimension to prevent scraping the cable during slug removal This data is used when in Normal Mode or Gripper Blades Only Strip mode The range of values for PULL is 000 to 290 0 00mm to 7 36 mm Note If the corresponding LENGTH DATA PULL value is zero 0 000 the PULL data field is ignored HOLD CABLE HOLD DIAMETER Alternately used as CUT diameter when in Gripper Blades Only strip mode For Normal Mode stripping performing the cutting function with the orbiting blade the gripper blades will close to the diameter programmed in this data field before the orbiting blade is activated for the given strip step if this data field
48. he Edit Screen that is displayed when in Edit Mode All of the data required to program a complete cable end strip is entered and edited on this display This is known as Single Screen Programming To enter Edit Mode press the EDIT key The display will show the Edit Screen and a black box will highlight the first data location Length Strip Step 1 This black box is referred to in this document as the black data highlight cursor The field highlighted by this cursor is the active field the data to be edited It can be positioned over any data field by using the four arrow keys See the following pages for information on the individual data fields and editing of those fields When editing is complete press to return to the Run Mode Note When entering numerical data the decimal point is entered automatically Black Data Highlight Cursor Figure 4 2 The CX 2000 Edit Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 28 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 3 1 The Edit Screen Data Fields Figure 4 3 below shows the Edit Screen with each of the various data fields or field groups called out by number The description of each data field follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Figure 4 3 The CX 2000 Edit Screen Data Fields G The LENGTH DATA group contains three fields of information To edit the data highlight the desired data field by moving t
49. he Pull Diameter Since the blades that pull the severed slug are independent of the cutter blade it is not necessary to program a blade withdraw amount typically referred to as stepback or wayback Just program the Cut Diameter that the cutter blade should cut to CUT parameter and separately program the diameter the gripper blades should close to remove the slug PULL parameter under Diameter data section Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 3 Section 1 Theory of Operation cont Another characteristic of an orbiting blade stripper that is worth noting is the fact that the cutter blade cuts in an offset manner Unlike a dual blade rotary stripper that has two opposing blades that tend to help capture and cut the cable on center the orbiting blade stripper cuts by pushing against the cable as the cutting edge is orbiting around it using the wire guide bushing to act as the cable stop see Figure 5 below The more clearance there is in the wire guide bushing the farther off the cut axis cut center the cable will be pushed an Wire Guide Bushing A White crosshair Correctly sized wire guide is center of cut Wire guide bushing too bushing axis large Figure 5 Cut Offset vs Wire Guide Bushing Fit In an orbiting blade stripper in which the cut diameter is programmable the farther the cable is offset from cut center due to excessive
50. he black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the desired field is highlighted enter the data using the number keys If it is necessary to correct an entry press the key to clear the field then re enter the data The function of each of these variables is described below STRIP The length of the strip from the end of the cable to the step that corresponds to the line the data is on See pictorial of cable end at the left of the display Each new row of data corresponds to the next step of the cable end strip The maximum value that can be entered for STRIP is 1 500 38 10mm Data Line Move function is also accessed by pressing the key when this field is highlighted see section 4 3 3 for more information on the Data Line Move function Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 29 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont PULL The distance that the severed slug of insulation is pulled from the corresponding STRIP distance If this value is equal to or greater than the STRIP distance the slug will be pulled off completely known as a full strip If itis less than the STRIP distance it is considered a partial strip The maximum value that can be entered is the corresponding STRIP distance plus 050 1 27mm The speed at which the slug will be pulled The minimum slowest value is 1 the maximum fastest value is 4 The DIAMETER DATA group contains
51. ia this GUI GUIDE MEMORY UNITS a Gel ed K AMOUNT TONE TOTAL DONE BiBs4 SERES Figure 4 1 The CX 2000 Graphical User Interface GUI Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 26 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 2 The CX 2000 Keypad This section describes the functions of the keys contained on the CX 2000 GUI keypad Table 4 2 1 below lists all of the keys found on the CX 2000 keypad in the left column and briefly lists their corresponding function in the right column Refer to the individual section on each key with an asterisk next to it for additional information on that keys function Each key s location on the keypad can be found by referencing Figure 4 1 Key Function o 9 Numerical data entry also function as letter keys and space epee Yz character 0 key for Cable Naming In Edit Mode this key is used to toggle Clamp Test Mode and F1 for selecting Data Line Move Gripper Blades Only and Grip Before Cut modes Also used to enter the characters for Cable Naming RESET Used to clear a programming entry Also used to toggle data in some CX 2000 programmable options Executes Auto Calibration when in Run Mode lw Wis Used to navigate the cursor through all of the CX 2000 menu s _ ENTER Used to accept a programming value into the CX 2000 memory wy gt Used to enter Edit
52. ight cursor over the AMOUNT DONE data field and entering a new value with the number keys This feature is useful if an error occurs during processing resulting in a bad part The bad part can be subtracted from AMOUNT DONE by simply entering the correct count Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 54 Section 5 Processing Cables 5 1 Processing Cable Ends To process a cable end with the settings displayed on the Run Screen proceed as follows 1 Insert cable end to be stripped through the Clamp Jaws and through the Wire Guide Bushing until the cable stops against the Blade See Figure 5 1 Note Safety guard removed for clarity unit will not process cables with safety guard removed 2 Press and release the Run Stop switch located on the lower left front of the machine 3 The CX 2000 Clamp Jaws will close on the cable and the unit will process the cable end according to Figure 5 1 the data displayed on the screen 4 When the clamp jaws open remove the cable from the machine see Tip below Make sure no debris is caught in the end of the Wire Guide Bushing Note If the CYCLE COMPLETION MODE is set for AUTO the CX 2000 will wait for the amount of time programmed in AUTO COMPLETION DWELL see Section 4 4 1 Process Options before completing the cycle and readying the unit for the next cycle This will give the operator time to remove the cable before the cutter blade moves to
53. ining Screw Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 10 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 3_Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal cont To install a wire guide bushing 1 Remove the Lexan safety guard from the CX 2000 See section 3 1 2 Insert the narrow end of the desired guide bushing into the brass guide bushing block until the shoulder at the front of the bushing stops against the bushing block See figure 3 7 below Tighten the thumb screw against the bushing securely 3 Replace the Lexan safety cover 4 Be sure to enter the wire guide size that is marked on its face into the GUIDE data field see in Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 5 To remove the wire guide bushing Reverse steps 1 3 above Note If the longest programmed strip length is less than 0 500 12 7mm it may be difficult to change the wire guide bushing If this occurs A Temporarily program the longest strip length to 1 500 38 1mm See Section 4 3 Edit Mode for information on programming B Install the wire guide bushing see Steps 1 5 above C Reprogram the correct length changed in step A above Figure 3 7 Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 11 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement The CX 2000 cutter blade has two alignment holes that captur
54. ion to determine if the CX 2000 will perform the stripping requirements satisfactorily Specifications are subject to change without notice Orbital Model CX 2000 2006 Orbital Technologies Inc Table of Contents Section Title Product Description Specifications Section 1 Theory of Operation Section 2 Your New CX 2000 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection 2 2 Shipping the Unit 2 3 Installation 2 4 Pre Processing Checks Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments 3 1 Safety Guard Installation and Removal 3 2 Debris Tray Installation and Removal 3 3 Wire Guide Bushing Installation and Removal 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement 3 5 Gripper Blade Replacement 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments 3 6 1 General Information 3 6 2 Determining the Adjustment Direction 3 6 3 Performing the Centering Adjustments 3 6 4 Notes Concerning Cable Centering 3 7 Maintenance 3 7 1 General Maintenance 3 7 2 Bearing Adjustment and Lubrication 3 7 3 Replacement Parts 3 8 Guide Bushing information 3 8 1 Stainless Steel guide bushing sets Section 4 Programming the CX 2000 4 1 The CX 2000 Graphical User Interface GUI 4 2 The CX 2000 Keypad 4 3 Edit Mode The EDIT Key 4 3 1 The Edit Screen Data Fields Orbital Model CX 2000 OOA WHND rere rae Tre NYS ONS N LENGTH Data Group DIAMETER Data Group STEPS Data number of stripping steps UNITS GUIDE Data CLAMP Data CABLE NAME Operator s Manual NOOO 10 12 15 17 19 21 23
55. is http www coaxstrippers com Please check our web site often for the latest news or updates concerning the CX 2000 Orbital Model CX 2000 2006 Orbital Technologies Inc A Note To Our Customers Every attempt has been made during the development of this Operators Manual to include all relevant information pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the CX 2000 Programmable Coaxial Cable Stripper in a concise easy to read and easy to apply format However the CX 2000 is a complex piece of equipment and certain inaccuracies or typographical errors may inadvertently be contained within these pages Orbital Technologies Inc shall not be held liable for these errors We welcome customer input concerning this manual If you should find an error or have a suggestion on how this manual could be enhanced please feel free to contact us Disclaimer A great amount of work has gone into the development of the CX 2000 in order to offer a product that is universally applicable to stripping the many varied types of cables within its range of specifications There may however be cables that fall within the CX 2000 operating range that do not process satisfactorily on the CX 2000 This may be due to many factors including but not limited to cable construction poor cable material quality and or required strip specifications It is always recommended that actual cables and strip specifications be submitted to Orbital Technologies Inc for evaluat
56. lue in the Current Blade Diameter data field If the values do Note not match enter the blade size marked on the new blade or the blade packaging into the Current Blade Diameter data field using the number keys 14 Be sure that the X Locking Screw is tight before proceeding to process cables 15 When all of the steps above have been completed and the Lexan safety guard is installed on the CX 2000 press the key to return to Run Mode The CX 2000 will Auto Calibrate and be ready to run 16 Check the blade centering as instructed in Section 3 6 of this manual It is sometimes necessary to adjust the centering adjustment slightly after replacing the cutter blade due to manufacturing tolerances Note Do not attempt to re grind the cutter blade Re grinding will affect the calibration and alignment of the unit Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 14 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 5 Gripper Blade Replacement The CX 2000 gripper blades are retained by one 8 32 x 1 4 Socket Head Cap Screws To replace these blades please refer to the following steps 1 Before replacing the CX 2000 Gripper Blades the cutter blade must be removed See Section 3 4 Cutter Blade Replacement for information on removing the cutter blade 2 Figure 3 12 below shows the CX 2000 cutting head with the cutter blade removed revealing the Gripper Blades and mounting screws Figure 3 1
57. lug has been pushed out of the guide bushing remove the cable from the Wire Guide Bushing Press ewer The unit will enter Auto Calibration Mode and prepare for a new strip cycle The CX 2000 is ready to continue processing cables 5 4 Notes on Processing Cables The CX 2000 will not process cables without the safety guard installed Insert cable all the way through the Wire Guide Bushing until it stops against the blade Make sure no slugs get trapped in the end of the Wire Guide Bushing at the end of the cycle Never insert an object other than a cable to be stripped into the Wire Guide Bushing Never force a trapped slug through the Wire Guide Bushing To stop a strip cycle press and release the Run Stop switch Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 57 Section 6 Warranty and Service Policy 6 1_Limited Warranty Orbital Technologies Inc manufactures its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship Should any defect occur within 1 year after shipment Orbital Technologies Inc will at its option exchange or repair the defective device Repairs or adjustments to equipment under warranty can be performed at our facility or at the customer location at the option of Orbital Technologies Inc In most cases a 1 2 day turn around time will be required to repair equipment at our facility When equipment is returned to our facility for repair or replacement freight charges
58. med in STRIP length the Gripper Blades will close to the value programmed in HOLD and dwell the amount of time programmed in DWELL move to the diameter programmed in PULL and the severed slug will be pulled the amount programmed in PULL length See the section detailing the CUT data parameter and the HOLD data parameter for more information on this data field Gripper Blades Only Strip Mode indicator LENGTH DATA Ale al Ea EdE STRIP PULL S CUT PULL HOLD 2 0 8 eee parol 1 9 EIS Figure 4 9 Gripper Blades Only Programming Mode example notice dashed line 4 3 3 3 Special Function Programming Cable Hold Mode The Cable Hold Mode function allows the operator to selectively program the Gripper Blades to hold the cable during each strip step to help stabilize and prevent whipping of the cable end while the orbiting blade is severing the cable In this mode the gripper blades offer support and stability to the cable in addition to the wire guide when the orbiting blade is performing its cutting operation This can be an aid when working with thin layered extra flexible and other difficult to strip cables Cable Hold Mode is individually programmed for each step of the strip sequence independent of the other strips in the sequence This feature can be alternately turned ON or OFF by pressing the key while this data field is highlighted during editing of any given strip s
59. mory Password Protection Cable Naming Cable Guide System Cable Centering Guide Bushing Storage Safety Guard Safety Interlock Display Type Keypad Type Cycle Actuation Cooling Electrical Requirements Main Fuse Type Dimensions Weight Orbiting blade see Theory of Operation for more information 0 275 6 98 mm 1 500 38 10 mm 0 000 1 500 0 00 mm 38 10 mm 0 000 0 050 0 00 mm 1 27 mm 0 3 0 seconds 4 speeds user selectable 4 speeds user selectable Typical 3 step strip 7 to 10 seconds 5 Inches or Millimeters user selectable 999 maximum locations battery backed User programmable Up to 10 alpha numeric characters Interchangeable aluminum guide bushing 100 field adjustable cable centering Built in storage for up to 10 guide bushings Lexan removable Electrical interlock on Safety Guard 240 x 128 graphic LCD CCFL backlight Proprietary membrane mechanical switch w tactile feedback Push button switch connector for footswitch also included Convection 80 265 VAC 47 63 hz 3 amp max 5x20mm 4 0 amp type 2 required 8 5 x 16 2 x 12 0 W x L x H 35 Ibs 15 9 kg Cycle time will vary based on programmed setup parameters Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Orbital Technologies Inc has a policy of continuous product improvements and reserves the right to change specifications designs or prices anytime without
60. ng size be entered for each cable strip program entered The CX 2000 uses the GUIDE information as setup information during Note Auto Calibration Mode If the incorrect Wire Guide Bushing size is entered the unit may not process cables correctly 6 The CLAMP field controls the pressure applied to the cable by the clamp jaws during processing The range of values for the CLAMP field is 1 9 1 is the lowest clamp pressure and 9 is the highest To edit the data highlight the CLAMP data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the CLAMP field is highlighted enter the value using the number keys If it is necessary to correct an entry simply type the new value over the incorrect entry To test the actual amount of pressure that will be applied to the cable during the strip cycle insert a piece of the cable to be stripped into the clamp jaws With the CLAMP value highlighted by the black data highlight cursor press the Fi key The clamp jaws will close on the cable applying the programmed amount of force Press the key again to open the jaws Use the arrow keys to accept the programmed value and move on to another field or type a new value and re test Repeat this process until the desired force is set The range span of clamping force generated by CLAMP settings of 1 9 can be increased or decreased slightly if necessary by changing the Clamp Force Gain setting under the Pro
61. p sequence as shown above it may be advantageous to switch the steps that the CX 2000 performs This is desirable for example when the amount of exposed dielectric is very small and it is determined that a better strip can be achieved by exposing the dielectric on the first step and exposing the center conductor on the second step LENGTH DATA S SiG ee ot Oe PULL HOLD Line of data to be moved Figure 4 8 Data Line Move Highlight Cursor Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 38 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont Rather than manually reprogramming all of the fields of the two or more lines of data involved the Data Line Move feature of the CX 2000 can be employed This feature allows the operator to highlight an entire line of data and move that line of data up or down to the desired step The other lines of data will switch places accordingly To use this feature while in Edit Mode move the black data highlight cursor over the first field STRIP LENGTH of the line of data to be moved and press the key The entire line of data will be highlighted See figure 4 8 Pressing the a or YJ key while the line of data is highlighted will move the entire line of data up or down one line at a time If it is desired to move the data more than one line repeatedly pressing the Aor the y key will continue to move the data one line at a time When the data is located in the d
62. r a moment the LCD display will show the Orbital logo the software version unit serial number and a prompt for the operator to press ENTER 5 Press the key 6 The unit will enter Self Calibration Mode 7 After completion of the self calibration mode the unit will enter Run Mode and the LCD display will show the currently programmed setup This is the Run Screen See Figure 2 1 8 To process cables with the currently displayed setup proceed to Section 2 4 Pre Processing Checks 9 To edit the current setup or perform other programming operations please see Section 4 Programming the CX 2000 MODEL CH 20H LENGTH IATA ZTEIF FULL Figure 2 1 CX 2000 Run Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 6 Section 2 Your New CX 2000 cont 2 4 _ Pre Processing Checks Before processing cables on the CX 2000 the following steps must be performed Power must be applied to the unit and the unit must be in the Run Mode The desired cable strip specifications should be displayed on the LCD screen when unit is in the Run Mode If the cable data displayed is not correct edit the data by entering Edit Mode See Section 4 3 Edit Mode Be sure that the Processing Options settings are correct See Section 4 4 1 Process Options The correct size Wire Guide Bushing should be installed in machine See Section 3
63. re information on this data field Note At least one of either the CUT or HOLD data fields or both must be ON for each step of the strip sequence Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 31 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 3 The x STEP field is used to set the number of stripping steps in a stripping cycle The maximum number of steps is five The minimum is one To set the number of steps highlight the x STEP data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the x STEP field is highlighted by the cursor press ai The CX 2000 GUI will display a graphic representation of the five possible x STEP options See figure 4 4 below To the left side of the display there will be a black arrow pointing to the currently selected number of steps pose Strip style Use and keys to select Then press EMAA Figure 4 4 CX 2000 Step Selection Screen To select a different number of strip steps point the black arrow to the desired selection by moving it using the a or v keys When finished press The display will return to the Edit Screen and will be re configured for the new number of steps selected Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 32 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont The UNITS field allows the operator to set the programming units in Inches displayed as 4 IN or Millimeter
64. rently used the CX 2000 will prompt the operator to choose if the memory location should be overwritten See figure 4 17 If it is desired to store the new data in this location position the black data highlight cursor over YES and press i KER Figure 4 17 CX 2000 Memory Overwrite Prompt Screen If NO is selected the cable data will not be stored and the CX 2000 will return to the Run Mode To store the data to a different Memory Number repeat the steps above When a program has been stored to a memory location the CX 2000 will display a message indicating the program was successfully stored and prompt the operator to press ewer See figure 4 18 The CX 2000 will return to Run Mode and processing can resume Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 49 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 2 Memory STORE Mode cont Figure 4 18 CX 2000 Memory Stored Screen 4 5 3 Memory ERASE Mode Occasionally it is desirable to completely erase a memory location This prevents unwanted data from being displayed when viewing the wire LIST and removes the possibility of an operator recalling a cable program that is obsolete To ERASE a memory location press the key and position the black data highlight cursor over ERASE then press the ee key The CX 2000 will prompt the operator for the Memory Number to erase and the current memory number will be displayed as in figure 4 1
65. res 035 89 mm with our dial calipers Enter this in the CUT field 13 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the S data field There are several layers to cut through to get down to the center conductor so a slower blade feed rate is desirable Enter 2 in this data field 14 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the DWELL data field Enter 0 8 in this field This will allow the cutter blade to dwell for 0 8 seconds after reching the programmed diameter Refer to DWELL under 2 in section 4 3 1 for more information 15 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the PULL Diameter data field The PULL Diameter value should be set slightly larger than the CUT value to prevent the Gripper Blades from scraping the cable when pulling the slug We will set this value 005 larger than the CUT value Enter 0 4 0 in this field 16 Move the black data highlight cursor one position to the right over the HOLD data field For the center conductor strip we will use the Gripper Blades to stabilize the end of the cable while the orbiting blade is performing the cut operation We want the Gripper Blades to have a good grip on the cable so we will program them to a HOLD Diameter of 030 smaller than the GUIDE value Enter 1 6 6 in this field If this field is turned OFF indicated by a series of dashes displayed in the field press the key to activate
66. rip mode above for more information on this data field Note At least one of either the CUT or HOLD data fields or both must be ON for each step of the strip sequence Cable Hold Mode OFF Figure 4 10 Cable Hold Mode programming example Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 41 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 4 Menu Mode The Key Pressing the key accesses the CX 2000 CONFIGURATION MENU See figure 4 11 From this menu an operator can edit the CX 2000 PROCESS OPTIONS These include the Clamp Offset Force the Cycle Completion Mode and Auto Completion Mode Dwell Time and the Pull Offset Distance BLADE CHANGE Mode is also accessed from this menu along with the user programmable PASSWORD SETUP The RESERVED options are for factory use only DaB CONFIGURATION MENU PROCESS HL 1 2 J 4 a BI Figure 4 11 The CX 2000 Configuration Menu 4 4 1 Process Options To edit the CX 2000 PROCESS OPTIONS position the black data highlight cursor over PROCESS OPTIONS on the CX 2000 Configuration Menu as shown in Figure 4 11 above and press the em key The CX 2000 PROCESS OPTIONS menu will be displayed as shown in figure 4 12 The following paragraphs detail each of the available user programmable PROCESS OPTIONS 1 Clamp Force Gain The CLAMP FORCE GAIN increases or decreases the range of force generated by the CLAMP settings 1
67. s If an error is made during number entry pressing reser wil clear the field and allow re entry of the number Press when finished Figure 4 16 CX 2000 Memory Number Entry Screen If the Memory Number entered contains a cable program the CX 2000 recalls the setup data into the run memory and this data is displayed on the Run Screen and processing of cables can begin Note Always verify that the correct Wire Guide Bushing is installed before attempting to process cables with new strip data If the Memory Number entered is empty the CX 2000 will notify the operator that the memory location is unused Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 48 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont 4 5 2 Memory STORE Mode To STORE the current program the strip data displayed on the Run Screen to a memory location press the key and position the black data highlight cursor over STORE and press the ENTER key The CX 2000 will prompt the operator for the Memory Number to store the data in and the current memory number will be displayed as in figure 4 15 To save the data in the current memory location displayed simply press the key If a different memory location is to be used enter the desired Memory Number with the number keys If an error is made during number entry pressing will clear the field and allow re entry of the number Press fewer when finished If the Memory Number entered is cur
68. s MM To edit highlight the UNITS data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys To toggle the selection press when the field is highlighted by the cursor The data will be converted and re displayed in the new UNITS format It should be noted that the GUIDE data field see below unit of measure is programmed separately from the overall program unit of measure UNITS setting This is due to the fact a metric sized guide bushing may be used for a cable setup in which the programming units is set to inches or vice versa When a program is recalled from memory it will be recalled formatted with the UNITS in which it was stored 5 The GUIDE field represents the size of the Wire Guide Bushing that is the correct size for the cable being processed The GUIDE field is programmed in inches or millimeters independently of the other data fields as required To edit highlight the GUIDE data field by moving the black data highlight cursor over the field using the four arrow keys When the field is highlighted by the cursor enter the Wire Guide Bushing size using the number keys The Wire Guide Bushing size can be found RESET marked on its face If it is necessary to correct an entry press to clear the field then re enter the correct data using the number keys Pressing the key will toggle the units between inches i and millimeters m It is important that the correct Wire Guide Bushi
69. s torn during the jacket slug pull off step is consistent around the entire circumference of the cable as is the tear around the center conductor Likewise the dielectric score is even around the entire circumference Figure 3 16 Correctly Aligned Stri It is important to note that the quality of the cable being processed will have a direct bearing on achievable strip quality There are many cables in the marketplace of poor quality and in particular poor concentricity If the cable layers are not concentrically constructed it will be very difficult to obtain a perfect strip on each layer This poor concentricity may also lead an operator to believe the CX 2000 cable centering is not aligned correctly when in fact the cable is to blame 3 6 2 Determining the Adjustment Direction To determine the direction in which the wire guide bushing must be moved to correct an out of center condition use the following method 1 With the machine in Run Mode insert a piece of cable to be stripped through the clamp jaws and the wire guide bushing until it stops against the blade 2 Next put a mark on the top side of the cable to use as a reference when the cable is removed from the machine 3 Strip the cable Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 19 Section 3 Mechanical Setup and Adjustments cont Section 3 6 Cable Centering Adjustments cont 4 Remove the cable from the machine and ch
70. tep When this feature is turned OFF for a given step the data field for the step displays a series of dashes See figure 4 10 To activate this mode for any step in the stripping sequence programmed for Normal mode orbiting blade ON while in EDIT mode move the black data highlight cursor over the HOLD data field for the desired step If the HOLD data field is OFF turn it on by pressing the key Next enter the desired HOLD value if not already present Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 40 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont An alternate use for this data field is as the CUT depth of the gripper blades when the strip step is set for Gripper Blades Only Strip mode orbiting blade is turned OFF When set for this mode the HOLD data controls the diameter the gripper blades close to during the cut portion of the strip step and the PULL data controls the diameter the gripper blades are positioned to during the slug removal pull off or stripping portion of the strip step If this data field is set to OFF indicated by a series of dashes being displayed in the data field the CUT data field is automatically forced to the on position Make sure when changing this field to the OFF position that the data programmed in the CUT data field is correct See the section detailing the CUT data parameter and the HOLD data parameter and section 4 3 3 2 Gripper Blades Only St
71. tep stripping operation This feature is also useful when it is desirable to leave the center conductor slug on a coax to prevent fraying of the strands during cable handling Using this feature an operator can program the CX 2000 to perform the center conductor cut on the first step leaving enough material uncut to prevent subsequent pull operations from inadvertantly removing the slug The fourth step can then be programmed to partially pull the slug using just the gripper blades To program the Gripper Blades Only function of the CX 2000 1 Enter the desired LENGTH STRIP and LENGTH PULL and LENGTH S information for the step to be stripped using only the gripper blades 2 Highlight the CUT data field with the black data highlight cursor then press the Key The value in the CUT data field will be replaced with a dashed line See figure 4 9 This dashed line indicates that the step is programmed for Gripper Blades Only mode Any data originally contained in the field will be ignored 3 Enter the desired values in the DIAMETER DWELL and DIAMETER PULL data fields 4 Inthe HOLD data field enter the diameter to which the gripper blades should close to perform the CUT Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 39 Section 4 Programming The CX 2000 cont When this step is executed during the stripping sequence the Gripper Blades will be positioned at the location program
72. the start position If CYCLE COMPLETION MODE is set for MANUAL the clamp jaws on the CX 2000 will open an audible beeping sound will begin and the display will prompt the operator to press the Run Stop switch to complete the current cycle and ready the unit for the next cycle In this mode the operator has as much time as required to clear the Wire Guide Bushing of debris The blade will not close until the Run Stop switch is pressed This option is useful for new operators not familiar with the sequence of operation This mode is also useful if the type of cable being processed is difficult to strip and the slugs tend to get trapped in the end of the Wire Guide Bushing See Section 4 4 1 Process Options for more information on this option and programming information opens push the cable forward slightly 050 100 before pulling it out of the guide 7 bushing This helps to ensure that the end of the guide bushing is clear before pressing Tip Run Stop to finish the cycle er When removing the cable from the machine after it has been stripped and the clamp v Do not insert any object other than the cable to be stripped into the Wire Guide Bushing The cutting edge of the cutter blade is fragile and easily damaged It is imperative that the Note cutting edge of the blade be free from chips for proper operation and precise strip quality Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 55 Section 5 Processin
73. utter blade is fragile and easily damaged It is Note imperative that the cutting edge of the blade be free from chips for proper operation and precise strip quality 4 When the Wire Guide Bushing is clear of debris press 5 The unit will enter Auto Calibration Mode and prepare for a new strip cycle Figure 5 2 CX 2000 Stop Screen Orbital Model CX 2000 Operator s Manual Page 56 Section 5 Processing Cables cont 5 3 Clearing Debris From the Wire Guide Bushing Occasionally a slug of insulation will get trapped in the end of the Wire Guide Bushing at the completion of a cycle This slug should be removed before attempting to process another cable since it will affect the strip length of the next cable by not allowing the end of the cable to touch the blade NEVER ATTEMPT TO FORCE TRAPPED SLUGS THROUGH THE BLADE Use the following method to remove trapped debris 1 2 Without a cable inserted into the machine press and release the Run Stop switch After the clamp jaws close and the blade starts orbiting press and release the Run Stop switch again The unit will enter Stop Mode In this mode the blade is in its maximum diameter position While the unit is in Stop Mode insert a piece of cable into the Wire Guide Bushing and push the trapped slug through the end of the guide bushing into the debris tray After the trapped s
74. will be borne by the customer Repaired or replaced equipment will be returned at Orbital s expense via U P S Ground Service If an alternate shipping method is requested by the customer the return shipping charges will be at the customers expense This is a limited warranty and is in lieu of all other representations and expressed and implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use Under no circumstances shall Orbital Technologies Inc be liable for any incidental or consequential property damages or losses subsequent to misuse or improper maintenance of this equipment Items not covered by this warranty include but are not limited to Consumable parts cutter blades gripper blades brush seals etc Cosmetic problems nicks scratches chipped paint etc Damage caused by any repairs or modifications by unauthorized personnel Abuse Damage caused by shipping Damage caused by environmental and or atmospheric conditions This warranty covers the following machine Model Serial Ship Date 6 2 _How to obtain service Should it become necessary to return a product to Orbital Technologies Inc for service it will be necessary to telephone our factory at 315 673 4761 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization number before shipping the product Please be prepared to tell our representative the Model Number and Serial Number of the product being returned a description

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