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Operating manual ALX 73x | file version 00 | 03/2012 Sensors | 117

LEANING

ALX

73x

Sensors

Clean the sensors regularly to remove any material res-

idue and dust. The cleaning intervals depend on the

materials in use.

Cleaning the punch sensor

To access the punch sensor, first remove the guiding

section:

1. Switch off the machine.

2. Remove the mains power connecting line.

3. Remove the material and ribbon.

4. Remove the bolt [103B] (using 3 mm Allen key).

5. Remove guide section [103A] from side.

6. Write down the position of the sensor thumb wheel

[103B].

7. Turn the thumb wheel all the way to the outside to

move the sensor arm.

8. Using compressed air, blow out the gap [104A] in

the sensor arm (canned air is available as an ac-

cessory).

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If the sensor is heavily contaminated, use

cleaning solvent and a lint-free cloth to clean the

sensor.

9. Reinstall the guiding section and fasten it with the

bolt.

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Push the guiding section with the groove [105A]

over the rear guide tab on the sensor arm [105B].

10. Move the sensor back to its original position.

[103]Remove the guiding section (A).

[104]Sensor arm (A).

[105]Guide tab (B) on the sensor arm.