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- WinDelay for Twincat Startup + (When Windows Boots up and WinMulti is star … When Windows Boots up and WinMulti is started the TwinCat PLC is not in Run mode ready for the application. The Run mode of Twin cat normally takes between 70 to 90 seconds.
WinStartDelay is a piece of software which delays Winmulti Starting up until the Amount of Time Delay needed has been run.
of Time Delay needed has been run. <br/>)
- Upgrading Autoflow TwinCAT2 to Win10 and TwinCAT3 + (<div class="annotatedImageDiv" typeof=" … Autoflows from A2001 to A2015 were initially produced with TwinCAT2 software. This has now been superseded with TwinCAT3 which then has the benefit of compatibility with version 6 front end software.
The original PC cannot be used because
*It is not powerful enough to run v6 front end
*The operating system cannot be upgraded to Windows 10
*It cannot be upgraded to TwinCAT3
The Beckhoff C6015 PC has been chosen to be the replacement PC. It is compact, yet powerful enough to run the v6 front end and TwinCAT in the same
. It has an upgrade to 1.9Ghz 4 core processor.
Because it has a limited 40Gb SSD memory, a compact 64Gb memory stick is inserted into the USB 3.0 port. This acts as a separate drive for the DDRIVE dynamic storage for all machine setup. The internat drive is for the Operating System only. This mimics the current Autoflow setup of a remote Camera PC, hence the camera PC can be retired after the upgrade
era PC, hence the camera PC can be retired after the upgrade<br/>) - R0015270 Bench assemble Shafts, bearings and sprockets + ('''<u>Tools Required</u>''' Emery tape 180 grit FE10 solvent Compressed air line Cleaning cloth Grease application gun '''<u>Parts Required</u>''' D0015459B x 1 D0015458B x 1 B0001150 x 9 B0001145 x 9)
- Stuertz Infeed - Freeing Roller under Gripper Arm + ('''Applies to: A2026-A2030 Autoflow Mk4 wi … '''Applies to: A2026-A2030 Autoflow Mk4 with Jetta Locking motors'''
In certain circumstances, the forward clamp roller arm has stuck itself under the gripper arm. Freeing from this situation requires a set process because the GZ axis motor is braked and probably in an overload condition
nfident in using TwinCAT on the VM machine to navigate to settings</div> </div><br/>) - TB0314 Updating Mint File in Workbench + ( * Updating software can be very complicat … * Updating software can be very complicated, so care must be taken and always ensure there is a route to retrace your steps in the event of a failure – with Baldor .mnt files this is easy because each version is a separate file and therefore easy to load the old one back in again * In general, the Baldor (.mnt) software has been designed to be backwards compatible, but there are a few steps that needed to be taken that made this impossible. In these cases, the front end software (winMulti or winSaw) also needs to be updated – you will get an error to tell you that this is the case * Version numbers have always followed a numerical order, so the higher the number, the later the version * Mnt files should always be stored in ** c:\multi on MH side – called Multi X.xxx.mnt ** c:\saw on Saws or Saw side of flowline – called IgSaw X.xx.mnt aw side of flowline – called IgSaw X.xx.mnt )
- OBSOLETE Installing SourceTree Version Control Software + (<div class="icon-instructions caution-i … Use this [https://stuga.dokit.app/wiki/Changing_Version_Control_to_Visual_Studio link] From Jan 2020, Sourcetree will be increasingly used to properly maintain changes to the Stuga source code. Each machine with TwinCAT3 will need the Sourcetree program installed, and a change to where and how the source code is stored This tutorial deals with installing the Sourcetree program from Atlassian code is stored This tutorial deals with installing the Sourcetree program from Atlassian)
- Updating winStugaSaw Software to v4 + (<div class="icon-instructions caution-i …
With the upgrade of the source code editor to Visual Studio 2017, and the associated security changes to Windows, many thing changed with the Windows .net libraries. In order to maintain the code, it needed to be upgraded.
This upgrade had major consequential effects:
# It was not compatible with windows XP any more due to security issues
# A new version of Workbench needs to be installed
any more due to security issues # A new version of Workbench needs to be installed <br/>) - TB0409 Setting Up Windows 10 PC 2018 + (<div class="icon-instructions caution-i … Please use [[Setting Up Windows PC C0000422-KIT 2023]][[Setting Up Windows PC C0000422-KIT 2023]])
- Setting Up Windows PC C0000422-KIT 2023 + (<div class="icon-instructions idea-icon … stuga.dokit.app/wiki/Setting_Up_C0000422-KIT_-_Full_Hardware_2023</div> </div>)
- TB0444 Renewing CF Card on TwinCAT2 Systems + (<u>Problem</u> These machines … Problem These machines use a CX5020 PC with a 2Gb CF card running TwinCAT2 PLC system. The CF card can fail, which is effectively the windows operating system. The CF card has a very small capacity, so needs to be created from an image. This TB outlines the steps in the process to ensure a successful conclusion. 1. Create a new CF card at stuga using the beckhoff imaging tool on a CX5020 2. Boot up with the CX5020 3. Ensure PLC is set to Enable on start-up (default is config mode) 4. Rename the PC 5. Install TeamViewer host v10 or less from a USB stick 6. If you have a copy of the version of winMulti it was running, copy this in to the c:\ multi folder. If not, a “'''''new version install'''''” will be needed so copy in data from the g:\builds\PC Installs\Autoflow\Multi folder 7. Set up and customer specific network parameters to ensure TeamViewer will work when it is plugged in on site 8. Send to customer Once on site, follow procedure A if the winMulti version is preserved, or B if it is a '''''new version install'''''eserved, or B if it is a '''''new version install''''')
- TB0449 Ecoline Clearing out Old Archived Data + (= Problem = Software takes a long period of time to find bar after scanning barcode.)
- TB0398 Assembly of ZX4 Screen Cover + (== Problem == The previous design of scree … == Problem == The previous design of screen cover was susceptible to cracking and failing. The new design resolves this by having a metal hinge piece and an additional clear plastic plate, with both being joined by 3M VHB (Very High Bond) tape. Parts: D0010965 x1 D0010966 x1 M0001119 x 550mmD0010965 x1 D0010966 x1 M0001119 x 550mm)
- TB0428 Connecting To Yaskawa with Silex USB + (== What is the Silex DS-510? == The Silex … == What is the Silex DS-510? == The Silex unit is a USB server, allowing a PC to have a USB port anywhere over an ethernet network. This is useful to connect the PC to a Yaskawa inverter when they are located in different cabinets. The software sets up a virtual USB port which can then be used to run the Yaskawa DriveWorks software.ed to run the Yaskawa DriveWorks software.)
- TB0436 Creating a Backup Through WinMulti + (A backup zip folder of all necessary files can be created in WinMulti. By pressing the backup button (F11) and navigating to the backup’s folder (C:\multi\backup) a machine backup will be created.)
- Setting up TwinCAT Drive Manager for AX8000 Drives + (AX8000 drives require a Measurement projec … AX8000 drives require a Measurement project to be added which gives you a specialised drive manager screen for these drives This needs to be installed separately form a file that can be downloaded from Beckhoff or is in g:\design\TwinCAt3 TE5950-TC3-Drive-Manager-2.zipn\TwinCAt3 TE5950-TC3-Drive-Manager-2.zip)
- Correcting Linearity with Rack Offset File + (Accuracy problem on A2001 was traced to a … Accuracy problem on A2001 was traced to a non-linear rack. This tutorial demonstrates how to test the linearity of a rack and the systems in place to correct the linearity. machine in the 20 year history that has needed these alterations</div> </div>)
- Placing a TwinCAT3 Machine Under Source Control + (<div class="icon-instructions caution-i … Click [https://stuga.dokit.app/wiki/Changing_Version_Control_to_Visual_Studio here] for the latest procedure For many years, the source code for the PLCs has resided on the G:\drive and then a copy on each and every one of the PCs used to edit the code, so at least one on each machine. This is a recipe for disaster because maintaining all the copies and version numbers is incredibly difficult and adds a lot of time overhead to fixes and changes. This has worked because there has been only one developer, but this is set to change in future as more programmers will be trained and tracking versions becomes more difficult From 2020, the PLC code version control has been improved by using an industry standard source control system called "Git" along with "BitBucket" to store the PLC code in the cloud. The program "SourceTree" is used to commit, push and pull the changes [https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/what-is-version-control Click here] for an introduction to version control using Git This tutorial is a step by step guide to setting up an existing machine or diagnostic PC to a standard uses on all Stuga machines to enable quick, easy and stress free version control.standard uses on all Stuga machines to enable quick, easy and stress free version control.)
- Upgrading Project File on TwinCAT2 System + (How to upgrade the .pro file (project) on … How to upgrade the .pro file (project) on a Beckhoff TwinCAT2 system
ram called "TwinCAT PLC Control" to download the PLC project</div> </div><br/>) - Full Version Upgrade TwinCAT3 WinMulti + (If a PC fails on a machine in the field an … If a PC fails on a machine in the field and the hard drive data cannot be recovered, it is necessary to replace the PC. This may create a version conflict, as the new PC will have later versions of twinCAT installed than the original
This tutorial outlines the steps required to bring all the machine systems up to the latest level to ensure compatibility
ions-text">...This is a one-way process that cannot be reversed</div> </div><br/>) - Hotswap Beckhoff PLC with Licence Slice Installed + (If a machine is set up with an EL6070 Licence Slice, the PLC can be swapped freely and the TwinCAT licence remains on the slice in the machine)
- Disabling a Tool Home or Tool Out Sensor + (If there is a failure of a tool out or too … If there is a failure of a tool out or tool home sensor on the Stuga spindle ring, it is important to be able to quickly disable the input so the machine can continue production until the problem can be properly resolved. The software has an inbuilt functionality to do this - this tutorial takes you through the necessary stepsrial takes you through the necessary steps)
- Create a TwinCAT Project from Existing Project + (If you are confident and proficient in usi … If you are confident and proficient in using the Visual Studio editor to create TwinCAT projects, you can shortcut a lot of the data inputting by copying and modifying an existing project. This will keep the naming conventions and links exactly the same
ne has exactly the same EtherCAT box, drive and module setup</div> </div><br/>) - Changing Version Control to Visual Studio + (In March 2022 the password policy of the s … In March 2022 the password policy of the system behind SourceTree / Bitbucket and Atlassian changed - [https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Bitbucket-articles/Announcement-Bitbucket-Cloud-account-password-usage-for-Git-over/ba-p/1948231 link]. This meant all machine would need a complex password login change for the SourceTree program used for version control of the PLC code. This was not straight-forward to resolve, so the decision was made to change the version control system to the one that is packaged with the Visual Studio system by default. This is a better method anyway, but it needs the "TcXaeShell" installed. Visual Studio that includes Source control, rebadged for TwinCAT3</div> </div>)
- Commissioning - Off-Cut Laser Sensor + (Infeed Off-Cut Laser sensors are used to c … Infeed Off-Cut Laser sensors are used to check the length of profile with the proposed length from the software. This is to avoid incorrect lengths and profiles being cut. The sensors will be put at specific lengths along the infeed which will be input in the software files. When profile hits the back fence all covered sensors will trigger, hence, the profile must be larger that the final triggered sensor.be larger that the final triggered sensor.)
- TB450 - CMOS Battery replacement + (Internal CMOS batteries are used in PCs to … Internal CMOS batteries are used in PCs to keep a constant power supply to BIOS memory while the main power supply is switched off. These batteries should last up to 5 years when a PC has been left idle. Sometimes these batteries can fall flat before this time either due to being low when sent out or extended use on older machines. The main symptom of a CMOS battery faulting on a Stuga machine is the PC not booting up when mains power is switched on which will be indicated by a “No Signal Detected” message being displayed on the screen. This is due to the BIOS setting “Restore AC Power Loss” going back to its default value of OFF due to the battery faulting. Restoring the BIOS to its original settings is a temporary fix in this situation as it is most likely this will happen again a couple of months down the line (See TB 376 or 213). The battery required is a '''CR2032'''. In the case of the Antec PC, and most commonly, the battery is held in an open housing that can be pushed to release and easily replaced. In PCs such as the Acer Revo the battery needs to be pre-wired with a plug but still easily unclipped and replacedug but still easily unclipped and replaced)
- Stuertz Infeed - Check GY Position Parallelism + (It is important that the parallelism of th … It is important that the parallelism of the GY axis to the backfence is set and maintained along the length of the rack. This tutorial describes how to check this parallelism without the need for measuring equipment
Potential Symptoms of a problem
*Gripper cannot pick up offcuts
*Gripper /profile end forced away from backfence
*Accuracy problems
*Gripper wobbles after it has released profile
Use the laptop to enable you to control the Service screen whilst inside the infeed table
Ther gripper setting jig is used to give an accurate and reliable zero to locate the gripper jaw to. Any piece of aluminium reinforcing box section will also work
Create a spreadsheet or a table to log your results,.
ng box section will also work Create a spreadsheet or a table to log your results,. <br/>) - Autocut Piece Jammed + (Let's say a small piece has become wedged … Let's say a small piece has become wedged between the eject table and the outfeed table frame.
ach into the machine until it is safe to do so - Press ESTOP</div> </div><br/>) - Assembly - R0000377B Mk11 Gripper + (Mk11 Gripper was designed to give a variab … Mk11 Gripper was designed to give a variable stop height position for the Mk10 gripper assembly. This is needed on systems with multiple chambers, where there is no "sweet spot" for the open grip position to suit all chambers. A Somatec turret stop is used to provide different stop heights
The design details are here [https://stugaltd.monday.com/boards/315478853/pulses/640717084 Design Notes]
853/pulses/640717084 Design Notes] <br/>) - Monday - Emails to Updates + (Mondays has changed the way it deals with … Mondays has changed the way it deals with the way it writes updates via email, in a very useful way for us. This will save a lot of time cutting and pasting information from emails. Simply put, * when you send an email, cc: the unique email address for the item in your email you are sending. This is standard practice to get your email into Mondays. * When your contact replies (with reply all) * their reply will now magically appear in the Monday update for the item. * It even strips out the email trail, leaving just the important reply It used to be the case that only members of Stuga.co.uk could send an email directly to an update, but this has now changed…ly to an update, but this has now changed…)
- Ensuring Mapped Drives Connect Every Time on Startup + (Never found out why but seems Windows tries to manage the Mapped Drives before The Network Service is up and running)
- Updating Teamviewer Host + (Older versions of Teamviewer are being pha … Older versions of Teamviewer are being phased out by the Teamviewer company from September 15th 2021. The advice on the website suggests you need to upgrade to version 15. However, v15 is not compatible with the older Windows XP machines in the field. The latest XP compatible downloadable version of the Host program is 13.2 and is available [https://download.teamviewer.com/download/version_13x/TeamViewer_Host_Setup.exe here] Regrettably, the update process on older versions is not simple, and frustratingly cannot be done remotely. It needs intervention from an operator at the machine with a small amount of technical know-how with a small amount of technical know-how)
- TB0301 Autoflow Saw Head Reinforcement - Additional Enhancements + (On Autoflow 2 Sawing Centres following 5 y … On Autoflow 2 Sawing Centres following 5 years of use., it has been found that the internal saw centre framework can lose its rigidity. this is probably due to "bruising" or denting of the aluminium joints introducing a slight amount of play. This is exacerbated by the design where it is attached and driven on from the base up A retrofit kit of parts has previously been created to allow additional reinforcement to be introduced within the structural framework. This kit builds upon the first kit to provide further accuracy enhancements by #Adding left right stability with additional slide rails at the top of the subframe #Adding front / back stability by moving the SY axis leadscrew to the same height as the saw table ====Parts required: ==== R0010272 Kit: Saw Frame Rigidity Pt 2 This kit consists of 2 carriage assemblies, specifically designed to provide further rigidity to the top of the Saw Head Assembly. In addition, 2 mounting blocks required to relocate the Saw Y Axis Assembly are also included. This allows the Saw Y Axis Assembly to continue to operate accurately, but improves the life of associated components. See also [[TB0259 Autoflow Saw Head Reinforcement]][[TB0259 Autoflow Saw Head Reinforcement]])
- ZX5 V Notch Blade Mechanical Setup + (On previous models the V notch separation … On previous models the V notch separation was set via the software. This could be quite time consuming and required multiple tests and measurements to get it right. Four variables were used for each V notch and it is not straight-forward to get the shape, depth and position correct. On the new ZX5 the '''shape''' of the V notch is set mechanically and once set it should never need changed again, but remember that some customers sharpen their V notch blades instead of replacing them. The following was carried out on the rear V notches using some standard outerframe but the process is exactly the same for the front. Once set you can use the usual software settings to increase/decrease depth and to align back to back. The overall process is: # Set the shape of the V notch (Mechanical adjustment) # Set the Depth of the V notch (Software adjustment in Notching Tab) # Set the Position of the V notch (Software adjustment in Notching Tab) you will be in close proximity to the V notch blades and tooling.</div> </div>)
- CX5120 Replacement + (Replacement of Beckhoff CX5120 Skill Lev … Replacement of Beckhoff CX5120 Skill Level: Experience with Twincat & Visual Studio n’t Switch CF cards around. Keep them in the CX5120’s they came with.</div> </div>)
- Updating Baldor ESB Firmware 2022 + (Since 2022 ABB have removed the simple lin … Since 2022 ABB have removed the simple link from workbench to allow firmware download. This makes it trickier to upgrade an ESB unit on a saw side of a flowline to allow CANopen communication. This is needed on a Windows update. The procedure demonstrates where to find the firmware file and how to download to the ESB manuallyle and how to download to the ESB manually)
- 500mm Saw Blade Upgrade + (Step by step guide of how to carry out the … Step by step guide of how to carry out the 400mm to 500mm saw blade upgrade including long reach clamps. Time to complete is very dependant on condition of the machine, ie rusted or rounded off bolts which may need to be drilled out and holes re-tapped. Replace all screws with Loctite except grub screws on taper lock pulleys, grub screws for shafts on clamp pads and slit strip retaining screws or where a locking nut is used on cylinder rods.re a locking nut is used on cylinder rods.)
- Beckhoff AX8000 Flowline Upgrade + (The Flowline range (Mk3, ZX3, ZX4) are Stu … The Flowline range (Mk3, ZX3, ZX4) are Stuga built and designed machines for prepping and cutting uPVC windows and doors. The Flowline is the first machine of the Stuga 'U' shaped machines which has prepping and cutting working in the same machine package. The Flowline is still a fantastic machine for the industry, however, due to the age of the machines and older control systems becoming obsolescent, we have had to find an upgrade route that does not only keep the machine going, but also provides improvements from the original model and up-to-date technology to future proof the machine. The upgrade that we have developed for the Flowline is supplied from an automation supplier named Beckhoff. We also use Beckhoff on our new build machines. This gives us better lead times, more understanding of the products and better diagnostics/ support for our customers. The drive system that we use is called the AX8000 series. These drives are a compact multi axis servo system that use an EtherCAT interface and STO safety functions. These servo drives, coupled with Beckhoff AM8*** series OCT servo motors provide quicker installations and all round performance increases from any system we have previously used. To drive all of the new system, we are using a Beckhoff IPC controller that runs TwinCAT 3. This links into the system via EtherCAT. All of the machine can now link together via EtherCAT to provide quick and stable communications. This tutorial will give you step by step guides on the physical upgrade requirements needed when upgrading a Flowline Mk3 to a Flowline Mk3 with Beckhoff AX8000 Control. Each step will provide you with written information and pictures to guide you through the upgrade. Each step will contain necessary information which will also provide you with rationale for the design and an idea of the benefits over using different methods. Please always feel free to provide Stuga with any feedback on this document or its contents.feedback on this document or its contents.)
- ZX5 MH Infeed Basic IO Test and Setup + (The MH infeed on a ZX5 is a module which c … The MH infeed on a ZX5 is a module which can be tested individually away from the fully installed machine. Once build stage is complete, to be able to test individually, the Infeed Module needs: - To be connected to mains power & be powered on - An air supply to the main blue line - Network connection (Network Cube) - HDMI & Keyboard dongle to be plugged into the Beckhoff PLC inside the cabinet. Input and output activation when testing the sole module is done through the Twincat project rather than through WinMulti The above is only required If the Machine is not fully installed and connected with power air and network already. The below guide is specifically for a fully installed and connected infeed.ically for a fully installed and connected infeed.)
- Updating Beckhoff TwinCAT3 Backend Version + (The TwinCAT3 beckhoff systems have a speci … The TwinCAT3 beckhoff systems have a special version of TwinCAT installed - the "Runtime" version XAR (eXtended Automation Runtime). This differs from the full "Engineering version XAE that is installed in the front end and camera PCs in that it is the bare bones of TwinCAT for machine running purposes. '''It does not have the Visual Studio editor in it.''' The runtime version may need updating to 3.4024.xx to allow the latest front end and PLC code to work the latest front end and PLC code to work)
- Upgrade ZX Machine to Beckhoff Drives and Control + (The ZX3 and ZX4 machines that have control … The ZX3 and ZX4 machines that have control systems that pre-date the Beckhoff hardware now have an upgrade available. The upgrade will bring up-to-date hardware to the machines control system and drives. The control system and drives will be changed to Beckhoff. TwinCAT 3 PLC and AX8000 series drives.f. TwinCAT 3 PLC and AX8000 series drives.)
- TB0447 ZX5 Setup - X Axis Beam Calibration + (The ZX5 has a moveable Beam on the Z axis. … The ZX5 has a moveable Beam on the Z axis. The design reason behind this is to keep the gripper arm short for reliability and stiffness, yet enable it to move out of the way for rear V notching During the calculations for the machining bar recipe, the software has to work out if and when the beam needs to be moved: · If there are no v notches on the bar, then machine all the operations without moving the beam. Beam moves at the very end when ejecting · If there is a V notch, move the bar during the first X axis position where position > beamStrokeLength Therefore, it is very important for the software to know how far the beam moves physically to offset all the positions to allow for it. The distance is measured and entered into parameter beamStrokeLength. It should be around 700mm. beamStrokeLength. It should be around 700mm.)
- ZX5 Adjusting V Notch Depth and Position + (The ZX5 has a twin blade system for the V … The ZX5 has a twin blade system for the V notches that is designed to be easier to set up. The overall process is: # Set the shape of the V notch (Mechanical adjustment) # Set the Depth of the V notch (Software adjustment in Notching Tab) # Set the Position of the V notch (Software adjustment in Notching Tab)otch (Software adjustment in Notching Tab))
- TB0445 ZX5 Setup - Infeed Measure Sensor Calibration + (The ZX5 has two bar measuring systems – th … The ZX5 has two bar measuring systems – the side laser and the sensor array. The side laser scans the bar as it moves into the final loading location, which gives the software a “heads-up” for the length of the bar. If the length is different to expected, the software will then use the sensor array to measure the bar length. There are 2 measurement methods because the side laser is not 100% reliable, especially on shorter lengths below 3000mm. However, it does mean the system does not have to grip and measure / reoptimize each bar length, so improves the cycle time. The sequence is as follows 1. During the conveyor loading, measure the length using the side laser 2. Once loaded to backfence, check the backfence sensor array. 3. If the sensor array rough measurement does not match the laser – a. If the laser measured length < infeedLaserRemeasure, continue and measure with rear sensors b. If the laser measured length < infeedLaserRemeasure, flag an error that laser has not measured correctly. c. If it does match, use the laser value to reoptimize the bar if it is different than expected 4. Load and Grip bar, if necessary, measure accurately with rear sensor arrayssary, measure accurately with rear sensor array)
- ZX5 Alignment Check + (The ZX5 machine can be tricky to align as there are many adjustments designed into the table to offset manufacturing tolerances. This step by step guide follows the correct protocol to ensure the starting point and sequence of alignment is correct)
- Setting Arrow Heads on ZX5 or ZX5-E + (The Zx5 and Zx5e have an upgraded system o … The Zx5 and Zx5e have an upgraded system on the saw centralising which takes the best mechanical features of the standard saw centralising, yet adds an ability to move the central point for Y notches.
In general, this makes it easier to set up, because the overall centralise position can be changed in software , rather than adjusting a cylinder offset, and also to fine tune the centralise position for different profiles
the arrow head position permanently will also alter Y notch depths</div> </div><br/>) - TB0422 Commissioning ZX5 Software 2018 + (The first step in commissioning a new mach … The first step in commissioning a new machine is to get the basic software setup correctly installed. Because the software is designed to be very flexible across many machine types, the simplest way to do this is to copy from a recently built similar machine.opy from a recently built similar machine.)
- ZX5 Gripper Energy Chain & Tray Setup + (<div class="icon-instructions caution-i … The main problems we’ve had during commissioning with these energy chains is that if they are not positioned well enough , the chain will clip the button heads that hold the trays to the L brackets To get over this the brackets sometimes need adjusting on the slots along with possibly bending into a better shape or by adjusting the chain bracket position on the slots in the ‘finger’ bracket Things to look out for: *There should be three links which are reversed at the bracket end of the energy chain. *Servo cable and the pipes and cables from the energy chain are fixed with cable ties to the fingers on the bracket to minimise possible movement and twisting which changes where the energy chain sits in the trays, meaning it could start clipping the button heads. *Tray heights and energy chain length, there should be a consistent gap all the way along between the energy chain and the top tray (viewed from inside the tray) and when at the full travel either end the chain shouldn’t be tight hitting the fence too much at the end. *It is also worth checking if all of the links fitted are the same radius type, as we have had occasions where some have been a smaller radius meaning at certain points down the rack the radius of the bend becomes smaller and falls out from the support of the top tray, especially when the gripper is at either end of the rack. There is a code on the side of each link in the energy chain. *A last thing to be weary of is is the end corners of the trays may require bending out, there have been occasions where one chain tray has been slightly more bent in than the other meaning when the chain moves from one tray to the next it clips the corner of the next tray We normally get the gripper on a reversing cycle movement to test this through the twincat project at different speeds, starting slow and working up to higher speeds.gh the twincat project at different speeds, starting slow and working up to higher speeds.)
- VM Upgrade Hardware + (The upgrade is to prep the machine ready for adding a Virtual Mahine (VM) to the setup.)
- WinMulti - Changing The Colour Identification Box + (The version 6 software has a feature to id … The version 6 software has a feature to identify the colour of the profile and also to help operators load foiled profile in the correct orientation.
Updating the colours is a very simple job that can be done in 2 ways
# Via the Machine Settings->Colours Tab # From Bar Queue whenever a new colour is encountered.
Queue whenever a new colour is encountered. <br/>) - Viewing Camera Footage from Hikvision Cameras + (The video footage from a Hikvision camera … The video footage from a Hikvision camera can only be viewed via Windows "Internet Explorer". The camera web page also has the facility to playback and download the recorded images stored on the memory card in the camera.
sion. For reasons unknown, Hikvision have not kept this up to date for the latest drivers (Edge and Chrome)</div> </div> <br/>) - Diagnosing EtherCAT Issues - Advanced + (There are many tools available to help tra … There are many tools available to help trace EtherCAT faults. This document describes some more advanced features that can help pinpoint an intermittent or hard to find issue. You will need a good working knowledge of the machine and the basis of EtherCAT networking See Also [[TwinCat Connection Faults]][[TwinCat Connection Faults]])
- Recovery of Bar Queue following winMulti Crash + (There have been cases of software crashing … There have been cases of software crashing on the Stuga front end software, but the machine will continue to cut the holes and slots on the bar and eject it to the transfer table. This creates the situation that the bar is physically finished, but the software has not registered it as finished. This can lead to confusion for the operator and put the bar queue out of sync, which can lead to wasted profile of sync, which can lead to wasted profile)
- Gripper Push Speed on Flowline and ZX + (There is a cylinder called Grip push, when … There is a cylinder called Grip push, when bar is moved to its unload position the Gripper Comes OFF then Grip push is activated to push the profile of the gripper to clear ready for the Eject push onto transfer Table. The video shows what happens if the grip push is set too fast. The speed of the cylinder is Far too Fast and is Throwing/punching back down machine. -- This needs to be slowed Down. machine. -- This needs to be slowed Down.)
- PLC Source Control - Adding a Repository + (These instructions give details of how to … These instructions give details of how to set up a repository so that any changes made to the core project will be tracked. For the git source control to work it is important that GIT has been chosen as the source control program. see Prerequisits. The instructions start from : The project has been created and PLC code has been loaded in to the TwinCAT Xae Shell program.oaded in to the TwinCAT Xae Shell program.)
- Autocut Regular Maintenance + (This checklist needs to be carried out at … This checklist needs to be carried out at regular intervals, in conjunction with the daily maintenance.
gt; <td>Single Shift Full Time </td><td>Bi-Weekly </td></tr><tr> <td>Up to 50% utilisation </td><td>Monthly </td></tr></table>)Use Profile Regularity 2-3 Shifts per day Weekly Single Shift Full Time Bi-Weekly Up to 50% utilisation Monthly - Ecoline - Setting V Notches on winMulti Software + (This is the full setup procedure for V not … This is the full setup procedure for V notches on an Ecoline. This should only be needed on initial commissioning or if the shape of the notch has changed due to some physical intervention, for example -
- Blade Change
- Blade buckled
here is no sense carrying on because you cannot complete this setup unless the machine is consistent and reliable</div> </div> <br/>) - Setting Up C0000422-KIT - Full Hardware 2023 + (This process takes the components to creat … This process takes the components to create a standard "C000422-KIT". This kit can then be stored and pulled off the shelf when required. It will then need to be set up for the particular customer machine using [[Setting Up Windows PC C0000422-KIT 2023]] =Notes= *There are two PCs running on the same hardware, The Host PC and the Virtual machine. **'''Host PC''' (For support) ***The base Windows install running directly on the hardware installed to Dell NVME drive. ***Has its own OEM Windows license supplied by Dell linked directly to the hardware (no product code – stored in the Dell hardware) ***Imaged by Macrium reflect. **'''Virtual PC – Stuga VM''' ***Used for Stuga software - the VM can run on any PC without changing drivers, etc. Host OS version / hardware unimportant as long as it runs Hyper-V. ***A second install of Windows running on a virtual machine, hosted by the Host PC above. It has a dedicated SSD (the Kingston Drive) stored on [:Fichier:///D:/VMPC.vhdx D:\VMPC.vhdx], with 8GB RAM. ***Has its own dedicated Windows 11 PRO license present in the kit, product code stored on Monday and on the license. ***Copied to host and setup manually during install. There is a setup program for the specific client after this process has completed: '''P_Stuga_P… '''on the desktop of the host.'P_Stuga_P… '''on the desktop of the host.)
- Fitting Zx5 Crank Upgrade + (This upgrade replaces the crank arm assemb … This upgrade replaces the crank arm assemblies on Z065, Z066 and Z067 with a direct drive system to improve reliability
This procedure involves mechanical fitting, electrical wiring and help from a TwinCAT3 competent engineer at HQ for software changes
></div> <div class="icon-instructions-text">...Motors must be rewired for Delta and NOT Star</div> </div> <br/>) - R0019207 Upgrade SR Axis Spigot + (This upgrade utilises upgraded parts to en … This upgrade utilises upgraded parts to ensure a mechanical fix is maintained between the SR axis gearbox and main drive pin , whilst also giving the ability once upgraded for the gearbox to be removed with minimal mechanical time. three main parts will be replaced in this upgrade, obsoleting the removed parts Main components of upgrade D00004019E Turntable Mk5 D0004033E Alignment disc Mk5 D0004147E Turntable shaft Mk5nt disc Mk5 D0004147E Turntable shaft Mk5)
- Replacing Beckhoff PC + (To replace a broken PLC requires the installation of the original project. This project needs to be made aware of the new hardware, along with the Stuga software)
- PLC Source Control - Selecting GIT as the source control Plug-in + (TwinCAT3 can use different source control programs for source control. These instructions show how to select Git as the source control Plug-in.)
- Upgrade Autoflow to Windows 10 + (Update 2024 - Upgrades now consist of a ne … Update 2024 - Upgrades now consist of a new Windows 11 PC with VM for the front end and a C6017 PC for the back end.
Upgrading an Autoflow to Windows 10 involves upgrading two PCS
#The Beckhoff control PC - replaced with a C0001225-KIT
#The Camera PC - replaced with a C0000422-KIT with a VM setup. this now becomes the front end PC
=== For Historical reference, these are the pre-2024 notes: === ''Upgrading an Autoflow to Windows 10 on site involves upgrading two PCS'' #''The Beckhoff control PC'' #''The Camera PC'' ''
The Beckhoff PC is not upgradable so needs to be completely replaced. We use the miniature [https://www.beckhoff.com/english.asp?industrial_pc/c6017.htm Beckhoff C6017] for this'' ''It is not cost effective to upgrade and old camera PC, so a new one is supplied'' ===''Notes''=== *''The Beckhoff PC is now powerful enough to run the front end and back end.'' *''The camera PC is there to replace the camera PC on site and contains the storage for the machine cameras'' *''Because the Beckhoff PC has limited hard drive space, the DDRIVE will be on the cameraPC''hard drive space, the DDRIVE will be on the cameraPC'') - TwinCat Connection Faults + (We are quite often faced with multiple Axi … We are quite often faced with multiple Axis/Door Open/ Estop faults all being reported at the same time. More often than not this is caused by a bad connection on the TwinCat system somewhere. If there is any dropout of connection at any point in the system it will result in this error. You could spend some time crawling about on your hands and knees, opening electrical cabinets and trying to find the fault manualy, but by using TwinCat we can save some time and effort, and pinpoint the cause almost immediately.and pinpoint the cause almost immediately.)
- Filling Out An Online Daily Timesheet Form + (We are using Monday.com to handle daily ti … We are using Monday.com to handle daily timesheet entries. The layout of the form has been designed to make data input as minimal as possible. We are looking to improve accuracy of time capture, cut down administration time and to make historical data available without the need to store paperwork or take pictures. You will only be able to view and edit your timesheet when logged into your Monday.com account. Other employees are unable to see your data.her employees are unable to see your data.)
- Removing TwinCAT3 Interpolation Licence + (Wen creating a new project on conversion f … Wen creating a new project on conversion from a TwinCAT2 to TwinCAT3 system, there may be a reference to a an unrequired NCi licence (interpolation)
variable speeds to create a shape, like a diagonal line or circle</div> </div><br/>) - WinDelay for Twincat Startup +
- PLC Source Control - Git Credential Manager for Windows Install + (When connecting to the tc3Multi repository … When connecting to the tc3Multi repository on BitBucket.org, some times the validation credentials are not accepted. Check that the password you have is correct, if the problem persists , install or update Git Credential manager for windows to the latest version.manager for windows to the latest version.)
- TM016 Arrow Head Adjustment on Saw + (When in arrow head or centralising mode, t … When in arrow head or centralising mode, the pivot point of the saw blade is moved from the bladetofence position to the central position of the current section. The mechanism that achieves this allows for any width of profile from 45 mm to 130 mm. If the arrow head position is not central to the profile, the centraliser position may need to be adjusted
to close fully, or an issue with the symmetry of the profile</div> </div><br/>)
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