e-Knifeholder User Manual
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1. Arc pe H HT Vas s rem c N Guide bar mount parts ccccecececececeteteteteseteseceseneseseeeeeeeens Easy Glider linear bearing eese GID MOUN det O T TROUBLESHOOTING Knitebolder DerformafiCe sede udo eed Pone od ende P Ouebaet tai saecu em c ee SPECIFICATIONS Wieland eKnmreloldet e nescis matt sad ott a voa RA Di da aio Gu e Knifeholder system cabinet eee www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 1 1 INTRODUCTION Receiving and unpacking Handle and unpack the equipment carefully Upon arrival check shipment against the packing list Promptly report to the carrier any damaged equipment Equipment that will not be installed immediately should be stored in a clean dry location Be careful to prevent moisture dust and dirt from accumulating in storage and installation areas Before operation check for damaged or missing fasteners The e Knifeholder is designed to operate at optimal levels when all fasteners are installed and tightened to recommended torque values If any fasteners are damaged or missing please contact the equipment manufacturer or Tidland Corporation Customer Service When installing the e Knifeholder with an asy Glider mount be sure to retain the short piece of linear rail after installation is complete2. www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 5 2 360 DEGREE BLADE GUARD 360 blade guard When the blade cartridge is retracted the blade is guarded When the blade cartridge extends the blade is unguarded Guarded Unguarded Knifeholder retracted Knifeholder extended Adjusting the blade guard To adjust the guard for a closer fit to the knife blade turn the M5 adjustment set screw 1 clockwise until the guard touches the blade and then back off one quarter turn The knife blade should spin freely and smoothly on the blade hub and not rub on the guard www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 5 3 360 DEGREE BLADE GUARD Removing the blade cartridge If the 360 Blade Guard is installed the blade is guarded when the knifeholder is retracted See page 5 1 A 1 Lift lock lever up If you are changing the cut side reversing the blade cartridge on the knifeholder you must reverse the 360 Blade Guard actuator assembly if installed See page 5 4 You must also reverse the cant key See page 4 3 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 5 4 360 DEGREE BLADE GUARD Reversing the blade guard actuator assembly Remove the blade cartridge from the knifeholder before reversing the actuator assembly e Before reinstalling the blade cartridge on the knifeholder remove dust and debris from the dovetail interface compone
3. TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONS Ponit MAXCESS Tidland e Knifeholder Installation Operation and Maintenance A EN Class Il and Il MI 767660 1 B For use with the User Interface Guide 771975 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B CONTACT ee 3 MAXCESS C 3 c Manufactured by Tidland 2305 SE 8th Avenue Camas WA 98607 Tel 360 834 2345 800 426 1000 Fax 360 734 5865 Web www maxcessintl com Email tidland maxcessintl com Authorized Representative Fife Tidland GmbH Max Planck Strasse 8 65779 Kelkheim Germany Siemensstrasse 13 15 48683 Ahaus Germany Tel 49 6195 7002 0 49 6195 7002 933 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Receiving and UNPACKING cececeeeecececeeeeeeeeseseseseeseananaeeees BELOOP Ta O TE ETT ET About these operating instructions cccecesesececeseseeeeeeeees SAFETY Instructions fOr USe s iv E D EVE E a XE Ea ED E Vu a Dun Safety symbols used in this manual eese Resicilal E E vacate E ma betae rXan P d e EM PEE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Continuity requirements esesseseseeen eene enne nnne AW Installations asumen tovs otim nai Fou UNI UN IE DN LEE SLO DCI CU IE S opua Dua PIED eU RAM ELDI D Ca P DI Cu PEU Un MMLDUP ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Operaulridg THOd6S esses Pott Eb huie ita t des fo Eb fid Remote engage swi
4. 6 to the bearing 7 6 Use Loctite 222 on item 5 when reassembling The bearing assembly should float freely in the backplate when assembled See page 7 10 for asy Glider adjustment on the guide bar dem Description Soc hd cap scr M5 x 30 mm Stop block Soc hd cap scr M5 x 12 mm Backplate Soc hd cap scr M3 x 12 Bearing retainer 6 Bearing retainer S 7 jlmeabeaing o See page 9 15 for complete guide bar mount assemblies and part numbers www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 14 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Easy Glider linear bearing Class Ill 1 Remove the blade cartridge and extend the knifeholder 2 Remove screws 1 and stop block 2 3 Remove screws 3 and backplate 4 4 Remove screws 5 that secure the bearing retainer 6 to 5 the bearing 7 Use Loctite 222 on item 5 when reassembling The bearing assembly should float freely in the backplate when assembled See page 7 10 for asy Glider adjustment on the guide bar Description Soc hd cap scr M5 x 30 mm Stop block Soc hd cap scr M6 x 12 mm Backplate Soc hd cap scr M3 x 12 mm Bearing retainer Linear bearing See page 9 15 for complete guide bar mount assemblies and part numbers www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 15 MAINTENANCE Guide bar mount parts Easy Glider linear bearing Description Class Il 531758 O ring 130136 T not used
5. Knife blades The problem free and safe operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder is reliant on proper transportation and storage expert installation and commissioning and on use in accordance with the intended purpose Only persons who are familiar with the installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the e Knifeholder and who possess the necessary qualifications for their activities may work on the e Knifeholder WARNING Hand hazard A Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area Minimum blade diameter For safety Tidland recommends changing knife blades when the minimum blade diameter for CE compliance is reached These blade diameters ensure that a 6 mm 23 gap is maintained from blade edge to the inside edge face of the cartridge guard 4 6 mm 23 MERERI Min Blade Diameter Class Il 145 58 mm 5 731 Class Ill 196 96 mm 7 754 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 8 MAINTENANCE Changing a knife blade WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area For added protection Tidland recommends the use of stainless steel mesh gloves when handling knife blades For safety and ease during blade maintenance Tidland recommends securing the cartridge with a bench fixture while changing the
6. Turn off power to the knifeholder 2 Disconnect power communication cable from the knifeholder 3 Remove the knifeholder from the guide bar 4 Remove the cartridge from the control body recommended for safe handling of knifeholder 5 Remove the side cover from the control body 6 Remove and replace the fuse Class Ill Fuse location www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 10 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder performance You can also check knifeholder status using the Error Code guide in page 8 6 Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Page Cartridge moves but Resistance Use an ohmmeter to confirm lt 5KQ 3 1 does not calibrate OR threshold exceeded between ground and the anvil ring Blade drives into anvil Verify lt 500Q between the knife 9 3 does not calibrate blade and the control body dovetail Renew contact between cartridge and control body Cartridge does not Resistance With the knife blade not touching engage calibrate or threshold exceeded anything use an ohmmeter to verify jog down lt 500Q between the knife blade and 2 ground Internal binding Call Maxcess for assistance with Maintenance Mode i Knifeholder does not No power Plug in power cable operate power LED is Check power supply output fuse 7 ff 7 Fuse blown at Replace only with the same type 1A knifeholder minimum 24 VDC fuse ne Knifeholder does not Remote engage is To extend retract the knifeholder operat
7. 3 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 10 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Slit quality continued Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Page Web breaks Web tension is too Reduce tension high B Low driven anvil Check the driven anvil speed speed B Web bunches up in Insufficient Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater than front of knife overspeed of the the winder speed blade driven anvil Change in roll Knife blade riding up Reduce side force or increase overlap width on top of anvil ring See Main Screen Parameters in the User caused by maximum Interface Guide Part No 771975 side force combined with minimum overlap www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 11 1 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Tidland e Knifeholder Blade diameter Minimum blade diameter to maintain CE compliancy Blade overlap Minimum slit width Reversible blade cartridge Designed maximum speed Maximum downstroke Maximum down force Minimum side force Maximum side force Calibration time Cant angles Seal effectiveness Power Fuse Operating temperature e Knifeholder system cabinet Electrical ratings Fuses Operating temperature Option pneumatic engage Class Il 150 14 mm 5 911 145 58 mm 5 731 0005 50 8 mm 2 0 Yes 1 676 mpm 5 500 fpm 25 4 mm 1 445 N 100 Ibs 4 4 N 1 Ib 53 4 N 12 Ibs 11 seconds 1 2 3 4 1 n a 24 VDC 1 A 1 A lag time type buss S
8. 8 pole appliance outlet cable assembly such as Model RK or WK series rated 75V 2A Each connector is keyed for correct orientation It is not possible to connect the cables incorrectly Turck 8 wire M12 Connector 75 VDC 2A 8x24 AWG 50 C Engage Tx n3 2 3 4 5 Rx b6 eun 6 8 7 SHIELD 7 8 FEMALE END VIEW T gt 90 typical Turck WKS8T 0 6 RSSTST Tidland Part No 745317 Options Turck RKS8T 0 6 RSSST Straight connector female to male connector Tidland Part No 685104 Turck RKS8T 10 Custom Straight connector female to wires www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 8 2 OPERATION Plugging in a knifeholder A To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder Tidland recommends turning off the power before connecting the knifeholder power communication cable 6 Mi EUREN 1 Connect the male end of the power cable to the beam or wiring duct if equipped and tighten the connector locking ring 2 Connect the female end of the power cable to the knifeholder at the power communication connector a and tighten the connector locking ring 3 Secure the cable in the strain relief clip on the back of the knifeholder 4 Apply system power Unplugging a knifeholder 1 Turn off system power 2 At the knifeholder loosen the locking ring and pull out the power cable www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 8
9. blade fem 1 1 TidlandPartNo www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 9 MAINTENANCE Removing the knife blade WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area For added protection Tidland recommends the use of stainless steel mesh gloves when handling knife blades 1 Remove the cartridge from the knifeholder 2 At the maintenance area install the cartridge on a bench fixture 1 for stability 3 Press and hold the blade lock pin 2 to keep the blade hub from rotating Pin is on opposite side of cartridge 4 Usea 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the three blade clamp screws 3 5 Still pressing the blade lock pin rotate the blade clamp 4 counterclockwise until you can lift it from the hub 6 Remove the knife blade from the blade hub Reinstalling the knife blade l Before reinstalling the knife blade clean the blade and the blade hub surface to ensure best fit and performance 2 Reinstall blade and blade clamp Tighten the three blade clamp screws to 5 10 Nm 45 in Ibs www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 10 MAINTENANCE Blade grinding and finishing See minimum blade diameter specifications page 9 7 Correct blade sharpness is essential for shear and crush slitting operations To reduce chipping and rapid dulling of blades it
10. o ring and the cant key o ring groove Use only Parker Super O Lube no substitutes 1 Reinstall the cant key in the knifeholder body with the arrow oriented in the correct direction for your web path www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 3 MAINTENANCE Cartridge to knifeholder interface For proper e Knifeholder operation keep the interface clean between the cartridge and the knifeholder control body dovetail WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Maintenance may be performed only by qualified personnel and only in a designated area For added protection Tidland recommends the use of stainless steel mesh gloves when handling knife blades Remove the cartridge from the control body Clean the sidestroke lever on the knifeholder dovetail assembly Clean the sidestroke actuator parts Measure the resistance between the cartridge dovetail assembly and the knife blade Side stroke lever During operation the side stroke lever 1 is activated by the side stroke actuator 2 located at the cartridge to dovetail interface If this area becomes clogged with dust and debris the actuator can become stuck resulting in loss of side stroke Inspect the area often and clear debris using compressed air In high dust level environments you may need to clean the area before disengaging the blade from the anvil in order to prevent the side stroke actuator from sticking Repa
11. shown is based on medium weight kraft paper For assistance with other web materials call Tidland Customer Service Recommended setback for paper based products lt A WEB PATH B WEB PATH gt i Setback Setback www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 7 3 POWER CABINET Web penetration Tangential slitting applications To maximize web stability at the cut point Tidland recommends web penetration by the anvil ring of 0 38 1 52 mm 015 060 Check this measurement by laying a straight edge across the idler rolls to represent the web Measure how far the anvil ring penetrates the plane created by the straight edge Knife blade 015 060 Anvil ring Thicker web materials require more penetration while thinner or sensitive materials may require no penetration Call Tidland Customer Service for assistance www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 7 4 POWER CABINET Mounting the guide bar Space requirements Class Il e Knifeholder is shown here E D F H I Q J D Center line of guide bar mounting holes 4 Blade position when retracted When knifeholder is retracted 5 Full stroke Maximum vertical stroke Half stroke aja fe eto Fc wt 681 1 23 9 76 1854 2 NE pc iH 123 ies s hio Lol L2 o EE 1 23 7 196 6 8 Dimensions are nominal and represent the average of as
12. 0 1 B 7 6 POWER CABINET Blade overlap Methods for measuring overlap The e Knifeholder automatically sets blade overlap This graphic is for reference only Measure along this line Knife blade OVERLAP Anvil ring Method 1 Measure blade overlap directly along the common centerline of the knife blade and anvil ring P Knife blade Measure chord _ Anvil ring Method 2 Measure the chord of the intersection between the knife blade and anvil ring www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B POWER CABINET Installing guide bar on support beam A The guide bar must be straight within 0 010 0 25 mm ona rigid and vibration free support Support beam Required free space Guide bar Guide bar mounting holes centerline Determine the center to center distance between the mounting bolt holes X on the guide bar Standard pre drilled dimension X is 12 304 80 mm Drill and tap support beam for pre drilled guide bar 3 8 16NC holes Before transferring dimension X onto the support beam make sure there will be enough free space at one end of the beam for knifeholder installation and removal once the guide bar is mounted NEN Recommended Free Space minimum Class Il 3 76 2mm Class III 4 101 6mm www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 8 POWER CABINET Installing the knifeholder Easy Glider linear bearing Do not remo
13. 2 3 Residual risk A residual risk remains even if all safety regulations during the operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder are observed Any person working with the e Knifeholder should be aware of such residual risks and must follow the instructions intended to avoid such residual risks developing into accidents or damage Warning Work on electrical equipment shall be performed by authorized professionals only Before beginning any maintenance on the e Knifeholder turn off main switch on the e Knifeholder cabinet Disconnect the power to secure the unit against unintended restarting and then test for zero energy state Warning Duration of blade rotation during emergency shutdown activation of the E stop button is system dependent Warning Keep hands away from moving knifeholder parts www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 3 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Continuity requirements Forthe e Knifeholder to calibrate and function properly you must verify continuity between system components Use an ohmmeter to confirm lt 5KQ between ground and the anvil ring If using an expanding knife shaft test with the shaft expanded If resistance exceeds 5KQ call Tidland Customer Service modifications to improve continuity may be required ANVIL RING At installation A Resistance between the anvil ring and ground must be lt 5KQ B Confirm gt 5KQ between the e
14. 3 OPERATION Operating the knifeholder Warning danger due to cutting Do not put hands between the knife blade and the web material at any time during operation Severe bodily injury may occur Warning danger due to crushing Keeps hands away from all moving knifeholder parts during blade cartridge retraction Severe bodily injury may occur Ensure that anvil rings are in a pre selected slit position blade cartridge is locked to control body power cable is attached and power is on you have verified continuity between system components page 3 1 em Description 000 Q A Power LED OW Communication Comm LED i pm Disengage knifeholder button with red LED 6 Jog down buon V www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B OPERATION Setup calibration and engaging Make sure power communication cable is plugged in Power LED should be ON f knifeholder is connected to a PC the Comm LED should be ON 1 With the knifeholder in retracted position press V button to manually extend the blade cartridge 2 Loosen the brake knob and move the knifeholder on the guide bar until the blade just touches the anvil 3 Tighten the brake knob Press the yellow button to begin the calibration sequence The yellow LED will blink during calibration 5 Press the green button the knifeholder will engage after successful calibration is achieved The green LED will bl
15. 505 0 40 See page 6 3 0 40 40 90 psi Class Ill 200 13 mm 7 879 196 96 mm 7 774 0005 76 2 mm 3 0 Yes 3 049 mpm 10 000 fpm 25 4 mm 1 890 N 200 Ibs 13 3 N 3 Ib 88 9 N 20 Ibs 11 seconds 2 374 IP34 24VDC 1A 1 A lag time type buss S505 0 40 0 40 40 90 psi www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B NORTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA Tel 1 360 834 2345 Fax 1 360 834 5865 sales maxcessintl com www maxcessintl com INDIA Tel 91 22 27602633 Fax 91 22 27602634 india maxcessintl com www maxcess in EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA Tel 49 6195 7002 0 Fax 49 6195 7002 933 sales maxcess eu WWW maxcess eu JAPAN Tel 81 43 421 1622 Fax 81 43 421 2895 japan maxcessintl com www maxcess jp CHINA Tel 86 756 881 9398 Fax 86 756 881 9393 info maxcessintl com cn www maxcessintl com cn KOREA TAIWAN AND SE ASIA Tel 65 9620 3883 Fax 65 6235 4818 asia maxcessintl com 2013 Maxcess
16. CABINET Servicing the power cabinet Danger Arc flash and shock hazard Service to be performed by qualified personnel only Disconnect power before servicing the cabinet Replacing a fuse in the cabinet For knifeholder fuses see page 9 17 To reduce the risk of fire replace fuses only with the same type as indicated for your cabinet model Cabinet Model EKH20 19 EKH5 5S EKH5 1S EKH20 1T Tidland Part No 708199 708185 706687 766047 Input Fuse Fi0 andi1 FlOand 11 Fi0andi11 F10 and 11 Class J 600V 10A 3A 3A 10A Output Fuse s F1 15A F4 F6 1A F1 5A F1 15A 3AG Time Delay 250V F2 1A F2 1A F2 1A Replacing the power supply Replace power supply with same make and model only Contact Tidland for pricing www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 POWER CABINET Select slitting type Class Il profile shown TANGENT Knifeholder axis is 90 to web path Tangent slitting requires knifeholder setback WRAP a wrap angle Knifeholder axis bisects the wrap angle Knifeholder setback is not required www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 2 POWER CABINET Knifeholder setback For tangent slitting only Class Il profile shown For best slit result the web must be in contact with the lower knife ring at the cut point If the web contacts the top blade ahead of the cut point the material will tear instead of slitting cleanly Geometry
17. Knifeholder blade and the anvil ring C AA E z50040 C If resistance exceeds t iG lt 5K Q confirm lt 500 n O between the e i Knifeholder blade s mm and ground ism SUPPLY D sa GND GND www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 3 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS E stop circuit This TUV or UL listed device is not provided with its own E stop and may only be installed in a completed system equipped with a compliant E stop circuit The E stop circuit gives the operator the ability to shut the entire system off quickly in case of an emergency Upon activation by an E stop button power shall also be removed from the system Removing the power from the cabinet creates a zero energy state category 0 according to the NFPA 79 controlled stop Upon releasing the E stop button power is not delivered until some deliberate action is completed Restarting of the machine requires operation of the start button Follow local electrical codes to conform with E stop conditions TUV and UL approved e Knifeholders have the TUV or UV mark affixed to the back of the knifeholder EN60204 1 European Union standard www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 4 1 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Knifeholder components Item 3a Power error LED Green steady power on no error Red blink knifeholder error 3b Communication Comm LED Green steady PC is commu
18. Operator stopped motion by pressing A or V button motion by pressing A or V button Disengagetoreset to reset There was a problem during disengage retract there i i f i Faulty bellows sensors contaminated 4 may be a problem with either the horizontal or vertical Call Tidland axis home sensors There was a problem reading configuration data from 5 patna aes Call Tidland the unit s EEPROM memory In most cases errors can be cleared by pressing the red button which will initiate the disengage retract sequence If you cannot resolve errors with the solutions provided here see Troubleshooting page 10 2 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 9 MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance WARNING Hand hazard Knife blades are sharp Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades This recommended maintenance schedule is dependent upon machine use and environment Keep anvil rings and knifeholder blades clean and balanced Do not use oil lubricants in knifeholder Oil lubricants may cause the knifeholder to function improperly Use only those lubricants recommended in this publication Daily Keep all knifeholders clean of debris Clean the cartridge to knifeholder interface parts Calibrate the knifeholder whenever it is moved or a blade is changed DO NOT IMMERSE knifeholders in solvents Wipe the outer surfaces with a clean dry rag Weekly Use compressed air
19. THE KNIFEHOLDER Setting the address Not required for knifeholders equipped with auto addressing feature See the e Knifehholder User Interface Guide for details 1 Orient the knifeholder so that the DIP switch pin 1 is on the left as illustrated 2 Find the corresponding number for your knifeholder in the table below With a small flat blade screwdriver carefully move each switch to the correct OFF or ON position OFF 0 ON I www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER ceo 40 01 BRWND e www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 5 360 DEGREE BLADE GUARD 360 blade guard Warning Knife blades are sharp Can cause serious injury to hands Do not remove safety guards Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades About the blade guard The reversible blade guard covers the blade when the knifeholder is retracted during non operation and handling The guard is held in place by a bracket installed on the guide bar mount and is actuated by the extension of the knifeholder The actuator assembly is reversible it can be moved to the other side of the blade guard strut The illustration below shows the blade guard orientation for a right cut side 2 4 Actuator assembly release pin 5 Adjustment screw Blade guard
20. You will need the rail to remove and reinstall the e Knifeholder Before operation A Read the Safety section of this manual before installing the cabinet or handling a knifeholder A If not using a PC supplied by Tidland install the software that was supplied with your e Knifeholders This will ensure that you have the most current version of the software on your computer A To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder be sure that all cables are properly plugged in before applying system power For systems with the e Knifeholder User Interface Software The e Knifeholder Help Tool is for use with the Windows version of the Tidland Control System If you have any questions that cannot be answered with the e KnifeholderHelp Tool please contact Maxcess www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 1 2 INTRODUCTION About these operating instructions These operating instructions are intended to help in successful and safe operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder The operating instructions contain important information on operating the e Knifeholder safely properly and efficiently Observing these instructions help to avoid dangers and increase the service life of the e Knifeholder No part of these or the following instructions should be construed as conflicting with or nullifying the instructions from other sources The operating instructions must be carefully kept and must always be available throughout the ser
21. bears sole responsibility for the risk Operating principle The e Knifeholder has motorized overlap and side force control The overlap and side force are configured using e Knifeholder software provided with the system Tidland can also provide an optional industrial touchscreen PC with software to adjust overlap and side force The e Knifeholder comes configured with a default overlap of 0 035 and 5 lbs of side force Use the keypad to calibrate the e Knifeholder See page 8 4 for operation instructions Safety equipment If the 360 Degree Blade Guard is installed the blade is guarded when the knifeholder is disengaged If the electrical power fails the blade will stop and stay in the current overlap and side force position All replacement parts used on this product shall be made to original Tidland specifications www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B INTRODUCTION Emergency stop E stop circuit This TUV or UL listed device is not provided with its own E stop and may only be installed in a completed system equipped with a compliant E stop circuit The E stop circuit gives the operator the ability to shut the entire system off quickly in case of an emergency Upon activation by an E stop button power shall also be removed from the system Removing the power from the cabinet creates a zero energy state category 0 according to the NFPA 79 controlled stop Upon releasing the E stop button po
22. cartridge Turn off power to the knifeholder Disconnect the power communication cable from the knifeholder Remove the blade cartridge page 5 3 Manual mount 1 Disconnect the power cable and unlock the brake Class Il shown 2 Locate and remove the 10 32 screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar 3 Slide the knifeholder off of the guide bar www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 6 MAINTENANCE Easy Glider linear bearing mount Class Il shown here 1 Choose at which end of the guide bar the knifeholder will be removed move the knifeholder just to the end of the fixed rail on the guide bar 2 Locate and remove the 10 32 screw from the end stop on the face of the guide bar 3 In the space at the end of the guide bar align the short piece of rail 1 with the fixed rail 2 and transfer the knifeholder from the fixed rail to the short rail 4 Hold the knifeholder and the short rail together and carefully remove them from the guide bar Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing mount You will need it to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar TIP Secure the short rail to the linear bearing with a small piece of tape to retain the bearing balls during maintenance You will need the short rail to reinstall the knifeholder on the guide bar www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 7 MAINTENANCE
23. e power LED is off the remote engage input must be on on Check the remote engage relay in the E Interface Cabinet Sluggish knifeholder Control body worn Return knifeholder to Maxcess for action extension or or motor repair retraction malfunction Knifeholder does not Internal binding Call Maxcess for assistance with retract when red Maintenance Mode B button is pressed No power Plug in power cable power LED is off Check power supply output fuse B continued on next page www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 10 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder performance continued Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Page Difficult knifeholder Dirty guide bar Clean and lubricate guide bar with movement on guide Dow Corning 557 Dry Film Lubricant bar Sticky brake shoe Clean brake shoe Clean and lubricate brake shoe o ring Use Parker Super O Lube No Side Stroke Blade cartridge not Ensure blade cartridge is pushed run or setup fully installed securely into place on knifeholder and that the lock unlock lever is in the locked position Test to determine if Remove non functional blade cartridge problem stems from and replace with functional blade control body or cartridge blade cartridge If after replacing the Return control body and blade blade cartridge the cartridge to Maxcess for repair control body is functional but the blade cartridge is not Control body to Ensure that blade cartridge sa
24. e mount Push the brake shoe up into mount if extended out Align the mount with the end of the guide bar and slide the knifeholder onto the guide bar Turn the brake knob clockwise to secure the knifeholder in the desired position Connect the power communication cable s before turning on the system power Brake shoe Gib Gib set screw You may need to adjust the gib to ensure that the knifeholder is perpendicular to guide bar l 2 Loosen the two gib socket head cap screws 4 mm hex Tighten or loosen the gib set screw to achieve a perpendicular fit turn per adjustment 2 mm hex Tighten the two gib socket head cap screws torque to 5 83 Nm 4 3 ft Ibs Gib should be tight enough to maintain perpendicular fit when locked to the guide bar and loose enough to provide smooth movement www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 10 POWER CABINET Easy Glider linear bearing adjustment 1 Your linear bearing mount was adjusted to a guide bar at the factory It may need be re adjusted to fit your guide bar properly 2 Remove the set screw plug on top of the knifeholder to access the adjustment screw Class Il Plug is located near the lock knob on top of the knifeholder Class Ill Remove the lock knob loosen the set screw on the back of the knifeholder control body until you can pull the lock knob shaft from the body Remove the set screw plug Tidland can supp
25. fety lock blade cartridge pin is fully engaged with the control interface body and that the lock unlock lever is in the locked position Sidestroke components are clogged with dust at the interface oe Internal binding Call Maxcess for assistance with Maintenance Mode continued on next page www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 10 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Knifeholder performancecontinued Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Page Side stroke occurs Bad calibration Recalibrate the knifeholder before completing 8 3 down stroke Blade cartridge does Internal binding Call Maxcess for assistance with not disengage Maintenance Mode E Cannot remove blade Sidestroke Extend blade cartridge pull back the cartridge components are bellows and blow dust buildup from clogged with dust at the cavity between cartridge and the interface control body Knife blade rides upon Maximum side force Reduce side force or increase overlap top of anvil ring combined with See Main Screen Parameters in the minimum overlap User Interface Guide Part No 771975 Short blade life or Too much overlap Calibrate to correct overlap damaged blade edge Side force too high Adjust Side Force to the minimum necessary to produce a good slit Driven anvil run out Reset anvil ring Maximum side force Reduce side force or increase overlap combined with See Main Screen Parameters in the minimum overlap User Interface Gu
26. g Bearing cap assembly Knife blade Blade clamp Lock pin cap Blade lock pin Safety lock pin Safety latch pin Safety latch knob Flat head cpscr bearing retainer Bearing assembly Snap ring Smalley BH 125 Return spring Safety lock spring Blade lock pin spring Century Spring VV 2 Soc hd cpscr M5 x 8 mm zinc plate Lock nut M5 x 0 8 Hair pin Dovetail 360 degree blade guard assembly Strut outboard Crank lever Side stroke key Side stroke key retainer Plastic ramp Continuity spring Dowel pin M4 x 30 mm LG Flat hd coscr M4 x 8 mm DIN 912 Flat hd cpscr M4 x 10 mm DIN 912 Set scr M5 x 8 mm zinc plate DIN 916 Label warning Label cant angle direction mended spare parts N 45182 130921 547635 Class Ill 525263 536837 743019 135009 631251 515511 129833 135010 130173 130172 131114 132891 131116 518520 133184 134305 131118 131119 130179 130168 133235 133710 708444 749589 708442 708443 708446 708445 696324 562861 696325 535196 250044 557274 130920 547635 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 13 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Easy Glider linear bearing Class Il 1 Remove the blade cartridge and extend the knifeholder 2 Remove two screws a from top cover S 1 a lt oM i Jj i 3 Remove screws 1 and stop block 2 4 Remove screws 3 and backplate 4 5 Remove screws 5 that secure the bearing retainer
27. ide Part No 771975 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 10 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Slit quality Problem Possible cause Recommended solution Page The slit edge is Dull blade Replace blade 9 8 fuzzy Loss of cant angle Replace cant key 4 3 worn parts Wrong cant key Replace cant key 4 3 Knifeholder is loose Make sure guide bar mount is secure on the guide bar to knifeholder 7 10 Check the adjustment of the mount to the guide bar Too much overlap Calibrate to correct overlap 8 3 Incorrect setback Check geometry 7 2 Maximum side force Reduce side force or increase combined with overlap minimum overlap See Main Screen Parameters in the User Interface Guide Part No 771975 Slit line is not Driven anvil run out Reset anvil ring straight Knifeholder is loose Make sure guide bar mount is secure on the guide bar to knifeholder 10 Check the adjustment of the mount to the guide bar Web tears or splits Incorrect setback Check geometry 7 2 Loss of cant angle Replace cant key 4 3 worn parts Too much overlap Calibrate to correct overlap 8 3 Insufficient Adjust overspeed to be 3 5 greater overspeed of the than the winder speed driven anvil Web folds down Loss of cant angle Replace cant key Wn worn parts g Wrong cant key Install correct key 4 3 Cant key is Check web direction 4 4 incorrectly installed Dull blade Replace blade 9 8 Incorrect setup See Keypad and Operation sections 4 2 8
28. ifeholder calibrating will engage when complete Knifeholder calibration complete Knifeholder slitting o Gen O f krifeholder disengaging retracting Redgreen O krifeholder calibration error page 8 6 Regem _ Knifeholder engage error page 8 6 Redjgreen O krifeholder disengage error page 8 6 Grenjgren ed krifeholder in maintenance mode www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 8 6 OPERATION Error codes If an error occurs during normal operation the knifeholder will enter a faulted state The Power LED alternates between red and green colors and an error code flashes n times on the other LEDs wD n Emr Soltn Dmm eren E traveling downwards during the engage sequence and re calibrate The unit cannot achieve desired side force after engaging 4 Operator stopped motion by pressing A or V button n knife made unexpected contact with the anvil while Move blade away from anvil repeat nu downwards during the calibration sequence setup and re calibrate Blade is diameter below minimum OR Repeat setup and re calibrate The anvil was not detected during the calibration Yellow sequence components Calibration process determined that the desired side Move blade closer to anvil rare is not a a a eee aa setup and re calibrate check resistance between system 4 Operator
29. ink until calibration is complete Note You can push the green button before calibration is complete 6 When yellow LED turns to steady yellow knifeholder will engage and begin slitting The green LED will turn steady Press the red button to retract the knifeholder The red LED will blink while knifeholder is retracting If Power LED is orange turn on the remote engage switch and then continue If Power LED flashes red green and any LED is blinking see the Error Code guide page 8 6 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 8 5 OPERATION LED states The table below describes the status of the knifeholder based on LED states off on and or blinking If your knifeholder is not connected to a PC the Comm LED will be OFF If connected to a PC the Comm LED should be ON If it is not see Troubleshooting page 10 2 LED states O off e on blinking Button LED Power LED Knifeholder status Yellow Green Power to unit state unknown Press red button Green to make sure knifeholder is fully retracted before operating orange __ Power to unit remote engage switch OFF Remote engage switch is OFF or software is disabled at user interface Knifeholder Orange disengaged ready to engage but will not function See page 4 6 _ knifehoider disengaged ready to engage Knifeholder calibrating Knifeholder calibrating will disengage when complete Kn
30. ir options if the actuator is stuck Return the unit to Tidland or Call Tidland for assistance with Maintenance Mode www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 4 Cleaning side stroke actuator parts lt 50003 MAINTENANCE Clean regularly depending on the application and dust levels of your operation 1 If installed remove the 360 blade guard actuator If not installed go to Step 2 2 Using 4 mm hex drive remove two pivot pins and lift up the cartridge strut 1 3 Lift the dovetail assembly 2 and use compressed air to blow dust and debris from the moving parts 4 Manually actuate the sidestroke key and the cam 3 parts checking for free and smooth movement If parts are sticking call Tidland Customer Service for assistance 5 Reassemble the cartridge 6 Use an ohmmeter to measure for lt 500 Q between the top of the cartridge dovetail and a point on the knife blade Rotate the blade and measure in several places Note The dovetail point must be a non anodized surface as shown in the illustration If any point on the blade measures more than 500 Q the cartridge bearing must be replaced Contact Tidland Customer Service www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 5 MAINTENANCE Removing knifeholder from guide bar A Warning danger due to cutting or crushing Before removing the knifeholder from the guide bar Retract the blade
31. is important to remove burred edges 1 Grind the blade edge as smooth as possible to avoid dust formation during the slitting process Before putting the blade into operation install the blade and set up the knifeholder at the anvil ring Manually rotate the blade against the anvil in the reverse direction for a few revolutions This will help deburr the blade after grinding and provide a smooth slitting edge Suggested Blade Grinding Procedure Step Wet Dry Grit Hardware i 100 medium 180 med hard Dry hand bmn e m I p 26 Li PF og D E Dx 4 A v we OW wel es 12 lt 7 EI gt E ik 1A mri www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 9 11 MAINTENANCE 360 blade guard cartridge Assembly diagram Class Il Part No 749142 Class Ill Part No 753161 Cartridge without 360 degree blade guard with standard safety guard attachment kit installed Class Il Tidland Part No 696317 with kit 659076 Class Ill Tidland Part No 700518 with kit 659077 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 9 12 MAINTENANCE 360 bl Parts list pA 7 PAS 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 32A 33 34 35 Dp a Recom ade guard cartridge Description Pivot pin stud Machining bearing housing Bearing NTN 6201 LLB NR CN Blade hub Shoulder rin
32. ly the necessary 9 inch long 2 mm hex wrench Part No 770274 3 Insert a 002 feeler gauge at A between the guide bar and the brown stop block 4 Push the knifeholder against the guide bar and toward the linear bearing mount up or down depending upon your knifeholder installation 5 Turn the set screw in the direction indicated to tighten or loosen knifeholder movement on the guide bar The resulting gap at A should be 002 005 When complete a 004 feeler gauge should feel very snug in that gap 6 Reinstall the set screw plug to prevent dust and debris from entering the hole 7 After adjustment the knifeholder should move smoothly and easily along the guide bar without tilting on any axis www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 8 1 OPERATION Knifeholder power and communication If using a PC not supplied by Tidland install the software that was supplied with your e Knifeholders This will ensure that you have the most current version of the software on your computer To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder Tidland recommends turning off the power before connecting the knifeholder power communication cable Power and communication are integrated and supplied through a power cable Tidland P N 685104 typically shipped with each e Knifeholder assembly f your configuration varies from the standard installation use the required mating connector Turck Inc Eurofast M12
33. nicating to knifeholder OFF PC is not communicating with the knifeholder or there is no PC connected to the knifeholder Operating mode buttons red yellow green Operating mode LEDs red yellow green 3e Jog buttons A Use jog buttons with extreme caution Keep hands clear of knife blades at all times With knifeholder in non operational position Red button LED is steady red DOWN arrow extends the knifeholder UP arrow retract the knifeholder Jog button stops knifeholder movement during calibration or down stroke 6 Knifeholder bellows lt a shown in LOCKED position 9 360 blade guard cartridge 14 Guide bar mount assembly manual mount or Easy Glider www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER RED RETRACT BUTTON NO OPERATION Reverses side stroke movement and then retracts blade cartridge Allows jog buttons a to move the knife up down Use when traversing knifeholder with blade retracted to new slit position Do not traverse knifeholder when blade is extended YELLOW SETUP BUTTON CALIBRATION Begins the calibration cycle 1 The blade will move vertically away from the anvil 2 The blade cartridge will fully side stroke 3 move down until it just touches the top of the anvil blade 4 move up 0 030 5 side disengage to zero point 6 move down to desired overlap 7 side engage until it just touches
34. nts www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 6 1 POWER CABINET Installing the power cabinet Danger Arc flash and shock hazard Installation must comply with federal state and local electrical codes Install the cabinet according to the Tidland electrical drawings provided with your unit Electrical ratings See the label on the e Knifeholder power cabinet for your model number Cabinet Model EKH5 5S EKH5 1S EKH20 1S EKH20 1T 100 240 VAC 100 240 VAC 100 240 VAC 100 240 VAC 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz single phase single phase single phase single phase 24 29 VDC 24 29 VDC 24 29 VDC 24 29 VDC 1 A per cable 15A 15A Output rating Short circuit rating 200 kA RMS 200 kA RMS 200 kA RMS 200 kA RMS www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 6 2 POWER CABINET Commissioning the power cabinet To avoid damage to the e Knifeholder Tidland recommends turning off the power before connecting the knifeholder power communication cable Before connecting the knifeholders 1 Turn the cabinet power on Turn knob clockwise one quarter turn 2 Verify the voltage at the knifeholder end of each cable connector according to the electrical drawing Tidland Drawing No XXXX 041 0 3 Turn off the power 4 Connect the knifeholders 5 Turn the power on again www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 6 3 POWER
35. on the eKH Adjustment set screw linear bearing 1 130149 130149 Backplate Class Ill includes gasket 708594 1 595748 619001 Bearing retainer 1 595703 595703 ra a A UJ D A D Un 2 O D Wem Adjustment screw brake shoe Soc hd cap scr M3 x 12 mm 133180 133180 B8 Soc hd cap scr M5 x 30 mm 132265 132265 M5 x 12mm 542945 Soc hd cap scr M6 x 12 mm 621879 Stop block 595766 Class I This backplate assembly is attached to the top block mount See page 9 13 for 250116 621879 619027 removal instructions www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 9 16 MAINTENANCE Guide bar mount parts Gib mount Mem Description Qy Clss Classi 3 Adjustment screw brake shoe motusedontheeKH M5 x 20mm 544155 a 5 Soc hd cap scr s pemaos M5 x 30 mm 2 132265 oo screw gib 130149 130149 531749 538154 M5 x 12 mm 4 542045 Soc hd cap scr M xi2mm 4 25016 Class I This backplate assembly is attached to the top block mount See page 9 13 for removal instructions www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 9 17 Replacing a fuse in the e Knifeholder A MAINTENANCE These instructions are for replacing the fuse in the e Knifeholder control body For cabinet fuses see page 6 3 To reduce the risk of fire replace only with the same type 1A minimum 24 Vdc fuse 1
36. onal 3 Maintenance mode call Maxcess for assistance N If an error occurs during normal operation the knifeholder will enter a faulted state The Power LED will blink red green and an error code will blink on the other LEDs See the Error Code guide page 8 6 Operating mode default In default operating mode the knifeholder keypad functions as described below Power LED When there is power to the knifeholder the Power LED state is steady green Communication LED steady green if communicating with a PC Red Disengages reracstheknifeholder 0 Extends engages the knifeholder for slitting Moves the knifeholder up or down Jog Stops knifeholder movement during retract extend or calibration operation Disabled when knifeholder is calibrated or slitting LED solid yellow or green Remote engage switch option page 4 6 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 6 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Operating modes Remote engage switch To engage disengage the knifeholders remotely you must wire a switch into the knifeholder interface cabinet Refer to the electrical drawings at your installation for the wiring of the external engage signal switch Remote engage switch ON The user interface can engage or disengage any knifeholder The knifeholders will function as in default operating mode Remote engage switch OFF Turning the remote engage switch OFF during the slitting operation will a
37. operating instructions They are used to avoid possible dangers for users and to prevent material damage SIGNAL WORD Source of danger and its results Avoiding dangers The signal word DANGER refers to the danger of death or serious bodily injuries The signal word WARNING refers to the danger of moderate to severe bodily injuries The signal word CAUTION refers to the danger of slight to moderate bodily injuries or material damage www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 2 2 SAFETY Safety symbols used in this manual Caution Reference to general hazards that may result in bodily injuries or damage to the device Warning Knife blades are sharp Can cause serious injury to hands Do not remove safety guards Use only recommended tools when handling knife blades Warning Pinch point Keep hands away from moving knifeholder parts Danger Arc flash and shock hazard Follow ALL requirements in NFPA 70E for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment PPE Information Disconnect power before servicing the Tidland e Knifeholder cabinet Information This mark identifies a process and or operator steps Execute steps in sequence top to bottom Observance of correct procedures will assure a safe sound and efficient handling of the knifeholder Caution To avoid static discharge use proper grounding methods www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B
38. sembled units These are not the specifications of individual parts nor do they reflect manufacturing tolerances Dimension P front view is from the edge of the knifeholder control body to the inside of the knife blade www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 5 POWER CABINET Determine mounting dimensions Vertical Mounting Dimension VMD The distance from the centerline of the guide bar mounting holes to the anvil roll or ring O D and perpendicular to the web path Horizontal Mounting Dimension HMD The distance from the support beam face guide bar mounting Surface to the vertical centerline through the center of the anvil ring Support beam wad HMD Horizontal mounting dimension Guide bar mounting holes center line VMD Vertical mounting dimension Parallel to web and tangent to anvil A B WEB PATH WEB PATH ANVIL Tangent amp Wrap Slitting Class Il 10 3 16 258 8 mm Class Ill 12 1 4 311 2 mm These dimensions reserve approximately 1 2 of blade cartridge stroke for blade regrinding HMD Tangent Slitting Wrap Slitting S A Web Path B Web Path A or B Web Path Class Il 3 7 32 81 8 mm 2 23 32 69 1 mm 2 15 16 74 6 mm Class Ill 3 27 32 97 6 mm 3 3 32 78 6 mm 3 15 32 88 1 mm These dimensions will result in setbacks as listed on page 7 2 These dimensions provide no setback www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 76766
39. tch eeeesessseenenenenen eene Maintenance MOU Cie Ma daa etu omaia Cebu pde oboe eode cedi d CORnHgurdtiollsssdettus de elim ie debate iei tain etes Knifteholder addEtesS ssa bata fese Eton ent ores Pedes ene dvadsd 360 BLADE GUARD Adjusting the guard cc cccececececeeeeeecececeeeeataeeesesetetatananaesess Removing the blade cartridge eeeeeseeeeeeeeee Reversing the actuator assembly eeeeeeeeeeeene POWER CABINET iiS COT TEC aem as esas sansa abis cmt teda een E Sato Ou donate Electrical AUG S eats iere Coni eee eantae as eeeees ata RO de eaa COMMISSIONING eos dtes abita teeta a eas SOVICE Momm INSTALLATION SEIECU SHITE TY 0 c T T Tm M Khifeholder setbaele iso Eres uad RM a Dares iaa eed du ORAE WED penetrati o Maso counted iota e UR LOAD IRE de IOS Losada aM oae MOUNTING tne g lde Dat uox HR Iea ER a vid I AM ER Determine mounting dimensions eene BAOYO D ge cM Installing the guide Dar o5 suce ba Eee UR taxes Pause cuneata Mega Installing the khitelolddlet ouo ota ea eme ba lacuna onus Easy Glider linear bearing eese Manual MOUNT esae cae cae eee inet uelis eau UR aiu AGJUSUNO UNG RD sse uomen tox nas etu ni e pM www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B CONTENTS Easy Glider linear bearing adjustment OPERATION Knifeholder po
40. the side of the anvil blade 8 side disengage to zero point and then 9 wait for the next command GREEN EXTEND BUTTON ENGAGE Depending upon commanded engage state extends blade cartridge to programmed overlap then moves side stroke to the programmed side force See pages 4 5 and 8 5 for information about operating modes and LEDs www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 3 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Cant key Selection Cant angle options 0 0 25 0 5 or 1 0 The angle is engraved in the key CANT ANGLE LABEL RED OR BLUE wi ARROW Orientation The arrow on the cant key label should point to the nip point blade contact side of the anvil ring point in the same direction as the arrow on the blade cartridge If the arrows point in opposite directions the nip point will not be closed resulting in poor slit quality and the cant key orientation needs to be reversed or the cartridge orientation must be changed To change cant key orientation pull the cant key all the way out of the control body rotate it 180 and reinstall pushing it firmly into the control body To install a new cant key pull the old key out of the control A Web Path Red body and replace it with the new key making sure that the cant key arrow points in the same direction as the blade cartridge arrow B Web Path Blue The cant key label color red or blue indicates the web path direc
41. tion as determined at time of sale If the web path needs to be reversed at any time Tidland recommends replacing the cant key with one of the correct color If you remove and reverse the blade cartridge you must also reverse the cant key Pull it out of the knifeholder rotate to match the direction of the arrow on the cartridge and reinstall www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 4 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Cant key continued Web path A web path Web moves from control side of knifeholder toward the guide bar mount Cant key label is RED Cant key arrow points toward THIN side of the cant key Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip point contact side of anvil ring B web path Web moves from the guide bar mount toward the control side of knifeholder Cant key label is BLUE Cant key arrow points toward THICK side of the cant key Blade cartridge arrow points to the nip point contact side of anvil ring Cant key THIN side Cant key THIN side Ales Blade cartridge arrow Nip son Blade cartridge arro Nip point Cant key THICK a Blade cartridge arro Cant key THICK side 5 Blade cartridge arro Nip point Nip point www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 5 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Operating modes There are three modes of operation 1 Operating default 2 Remote engage switch opti
42. to remove dust build up from the blade cartridge Check electrical cable to the knifeholders for wear or cracks Make sure all cable connectors are secure Inspect control body dovetail assembly and remove all dust and debris Monthly Check for minimal clearance between knifeholder mount and guide bar Clean all surfaces of the control body and blade cartridge Inspect bellows for tears around dovetail mount Replace if torn or stretched Inspect the power supply for proper voltage 24vDC Check the resistance between the cartridge dovetail and the knife blade See page 9 3 Bi Yearly Clean and inspect blade cartridge bearings for excessive free play Remove cant key and o ring and inspect for excessive wear Replace if necessary Check cant key o ring for damage Replace if necessary www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B MAINTENANCE Recommended tools and supplies Guide bar Cant key o ring Dow Corning Molykote 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication Parker Super O lube O ring Lubricant no substitutes Hex key wrenches metric 9 hex key wrench 2 mm Periodically wipe the dovetail guide bar clean and lubricate with silicone dry film lubrication Tidland recommends using Dow Corning Molykote 557 Silicone Dry Film Lubrication to ensure smooth movement If the cant key 1 becomes loose in the body or if cracks in the o ring 2 are visible replace the o ring Lubricate the new
43. utomatically disengage and retract the knifeholder The red button LED will blink until knifeholder movement has stopped The knifeholder is now disabled the Power LED is orange When the switch is OFF the knifeholder keypad functions as described below Power LED orange will turn red for one second when operator presses any button The knifeholder will accept the button input and enable that mode and then remain on stand by until the remote engage switch is turned ON Communication LED steady green if communicating with a PC Press button Knifeholder action Red Enter disabled state Ready to engage when remote engage switch is turned ON A No effect on the knifeholder Maintenance mode Maintenance mode is a special operating mode used by Tidland Staff or technically trained users to diagnose and potentially resolve problems with the knifeholder Call Maxcess for assistance if you cannot solve a problem using the Error Code guide page 8 6 or Troubleshooting page 10 1 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 7 ABOUT THE KNIFEHOLDER Configuration Knifeholder address See the e Knifeholder User Interface Manual for details about knifeholder address and configuration Accessing the address switch Remove the knifeholder side cover to access the switch Class Ill DIP switch location www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 4 8 ABOUT
44. ve the factory installed short rail section from the linear bearing you will use it to install the knifeholder onto the guide bar rail Failure to use this rail section when installing the knifeholder may result in bearing damage and void bearing warranty Mounting the knifeholder Remove blade cartridge s from knifeholder s 1 At the mounting end only locate and remove the 10 32 screw on the face of the guide bar 2 Do not remove the short rail from the knifeholder bearing 3 Turn the brake knob counterclockwise to unlock Push the knifeholder brake shoe up into the back plate if protruding 5 Install the knifeholder a Hold the knifeholder and short rail section together Place rail section into the keyway on the guide bar b Align the short rail section with the fixed bearing rail on the guide bar c Slide the knifeholder onto fixed bearing rail 6 After all knifeholders are installed reinstall the 10 32 socket head cap screw in guide bar Fixed rail 7 Reinstall blade cartridge s on knifeholder s 8 Save the short rail piece for future use when removing knifeholders from the guide bar www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 7 9 POWER CABINET Manual mount Adjusting the gib Make sure the blade cartridge is retracted Turn the brake knob on top of the control body counterclockwise enough to allow the brake shoe to be manually retracted into th
45. vice life of the e Knifeholder system When using the Tidland e Knifeholder always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury Your company s safety instructions and procedures should always be followed When using this product with any other equipment or machinery all safety requirements stipulated by that equipment or machinery manufacturer must be followed Compliance with local state and federal safety requirements is your responsibility Be familiar with the hazards and safety requirements in your work environment and always work safely This equipment is intended to be installed and used with a larger machine or factory For compliance to EU machinery directive 2006 42 EC the end user should provide a complete risk analysis conducted per EU directives before putting this equipment into service These are the original instructions written in English T This document is intended to be used with the Tidland e knifeholder User Interface Guide Part No 771975 www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1 B 1 3 INTRODUCTION Proper use The Tidland e Knifeholder is designed and manufactured for cutting material webs according to the shear slitting procedure in the direction of motion of the material Any other use is deemed as not being in accordance with the intended purpose The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting from this improper use The user operator
46. wer and communication ess Pluggingh a kmteholdet norse Operating THE khifeliol det euin tore tbc E DUn Eua aid tai Cesar d MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance schedule eeees Recommended tools and supplies eeeeses cuide Dar scaumenaomiudt eui Meta a Dum da dur E DERE UE Cant KEV OH TING asisscrectubutten Puirexr ve b Cold utu a e tx vpP REN EE Cartridge to knifeholder interface eeeeeeeeeee Side stroke lever ccccccesecscseseeececeteceeseaeercecetecsesearersesers Cleaning the side stroke actuator parts Measuring MESS CAN CC sesers sedet cos E uvas iuc rt Removing the knifeholder from guide bar Manual MOUNU sisia a A Easy Glider linear bearing mount esee Knie blades s e pu nodus Du Ux Sateen Una dx ru vu EUEE Minimum blade diameter essere Changing a knife blade ccccccccececeeceteteeeeteteeeeseeseeeseeaes Removing reinstalling the blade Blade grinding and finishing eese 360 blade guard cartridge eese Assembly diagram ccccecececeeeecececececaeaeaeseseeeeseaeanaeseseseeas PAGES HIN U a M RUM IRI MERI IEde iE Replacing the Fasy Glider linear bearing
47. wer is not delivered until some deliberate action is completed Restarting of the machine requires operation of the start button Follow local electrical codes to conform with E stop conditions Lockout tagout procedures To prevent unexpected system startup always follow your company s lock out tag out procedures and test the system for a zero energy state before beginning maintenance on the Tidland e Knifeholder system TUV and UL TUV and UL approved e Knifeholders have the TUV or UV mark affixed to the back of the knifeholder EN60201 1 European Union standard www maxcessintl com Tidland e Knifeholder MI 767660 1B 2 Instructions for use Information about safety instructions A The problem free and safe operation of the Tidland e Knifeholder is reliant on proper transportation and storage expert installation and commissioning and on use in accordance with the intended purpose Only persons who are familiar with the installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the e Knifeholder and who possess the necessary qualifications for their activities may work on the e Knifeholder Please note the following The content of these operating instructions Any safety instruction on the device The machine manufacturer s specifications The applicable accident prevention and environmental protection guidelines The safety instructions and symbols described in this section are used in these
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