First aid for your CiS.01

Malfunction input cable

This message appears when the input control feature is activated. This feature has a signal on at all times to assure that the connections between the press and the crack detector are okay.

• If the signal is not available the crack detector goes into a failure mode.
• Check the input plug, and the related signal.
• Pressing “F1” resets the unit.
• If the unit will not reset check the signal, and repair as necessary.

2 Malfunction crack acknowledge

This message appears when the press does not acknowledge that the crack detector has sent a crack or break message. This feature must be activated in the systems unit settings.

• If the crack or break is not acknowledged before the next work piece signal the crack detector goes into this failure mode.
• Reset the unit by pressing any key on the keypad.
• If the unit will not reset check the signal from the PLC, repair as necessary.

3 Coupling factor error

This error occurs if during the self test the coupling factor drops below acceptable limits.

• The coupling measures the quality of the interface of the sensor to the press. Changing the torque on the mounting fastener, or cleaning the mounting surfaces may solve the problem.
• Pressing “enter” on the keypad will reset the unit.
• If the unit will not reset remove the sensor. Clean the mating surfaces, they must be free from any oil and debris. In addition the surface on the press should be ground smooth. The fastener must also be perpendicular to that surface.
• Remount the sensor following these steps:

1. At the main menu
2. “F4” Sensor Adjustment
3. “F1” Start. You will see a stably bar and a moving bar. The moving bar is the sensor measurement and must be maximized. Tighten the sensor and you will see the bar move up. You must completely remove the tool in order to get a good reading. Continue until the moving bar is maximized.
4. “Esc” Back
5. “Esc” Back
6. “F7” Errors
7. “F4” Sensor Coupling
8. “Enter” New Test
9. “Enter” Main Menu
10. “F5” Unit Settings
11. “F4” Port Parameters
12. “F2” Teach Pulse
13. “F1” Start
14. “F2” Save
15. “Esc”
16. “Esc”
17. “Esc”

4 Communication failure

This error occurs if during the self test communications fails.

• Check the connections between the controller an the pre-amp.
• Pressing “enter” on the keypad will reset the unit.
• If the unit will not reset conduct a detailed inspection of the pre-amplifier, the cable, and the cable connectors. Repair or replace as necessary.

5 Break channel – test error

If the test of one of the three measuring channels fails, the measured values are displayed. This may indicate a defective pre-amp.

• When exchanging a pre-amp teaching of the channel limits may be necessary.
• Pressing “enter” on the keypad will reset the unit.
• If the unit will not reset re-teach the channels. Follow these steps:
• Log on the system by “Esc” “Esc” “F8” “F1” “Esc”

1. “F5” Unit settings
2. “F5” Channel Parameters
3. “F2” Teach Limits
4. “F1” Start
5. “F2” Save
6. “Esc”
7. “Arrow Right” To advance to channel 2
8. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, 6
9. “Arrow Right” To advance to channel 3
10. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, 6
11. “Esc” Back
12. “Esc” Back
13. “F7” Errors
14. “F3” Channel
15. “Enter” New Test

6 Break cable – defect cable at pos

This error is displayed if the measured capacity at one of the connected ports is too low.

• The port that failed is marked. Check for a poor connection, they should be only hand tight, a damaged sensor cable, or a damaged sensor.
• Pressing “enter” on the keypad will reset the unit.
• If the unit will not reset replace the sensor cable.
• If the unit still will not reset replace the sensor. For directions on replacing the sensor please see error “coupling factor error”.