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Rev D
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of 83
Scrap bin
The machine has an integral vacuum that draws the process scrap (insulation, foil, braid) into a removable
scrap bin (Figure 22). During routine processing, the scrap bin must be removed and emptied to prevent
blockage of the vacuum duct. A warning message and the
Trash Full
indicator on the machine status
screen indicate when the scrap bin is full. How often the scrap bin must be emptied depends on wire size,
strip length, and number of cables processed.
Figure 22: Scrap bin
Scrap bin sensor
The machine is equipped with an ultrasonic sensor (Figure 23) that alerts the operator when the scrap bin
is nearing maximum capacity. This alert changes the
Trash Full
status indicator to red, and displays a
warning that the
SCRAP BIN IS NEARLY FULL
. In order to complete a batch or reach a convenient time
to halt production, the operator can select
OK
to return to the production screen and continue production
for up to 50 cycles,. During this time, the status indicator remains red. If the scrap bin has not been
emptied after 50 cycles, a second warning message notifies the operator that the
SCRAP BIN IS FULL
.
At this point, the machine does not allow the operator to HOME or restart the machine until the scrap bin
is emptied.
CAUTION
Failure to empty the scrap bin when alerted can cause clogging and result in scraped cables.
Figure 23: Scrap bin sensor
1
Vacuum
2
Ultrasonic sensor
