User guide

Mode Page Descriptions - Cutter
Modes
Time Mode
Time Mode is used to set a time interval between cuts. For example, a setting of
1.000 will ensure that one cut is made per second. Time can be adjusted using
thousandths of a second increments.
Encoder Mode
Encoder Mode is used to set product length using distance obtained from an
encoder. In the Combination Puller/Cutter an encoder is built into the puller
motor. This encoder is used to provide length information to the cutter. Encoder
Mode is typically scaled in inches to three decimal places.
Encoder Sequence Mode
This is a variation of Encoder Mode that has up to four cut lengths available.
Lengths occur in a sequence that has length 1 through 4 and then repeats, cutting
each length once. Encoder Sequence can be used for production of simple kits.
Options are for 2, 3 or 4 cut lengths. For single lengths use only the Encoder
mode.
See Operation Section entitled, Encoder Sequence Page Description.
Product Mode
This mode requires a sensor to trigger a cut. Options are available to cut using the
rising, falling or both edges of the input. To prevent unwanted double cuts a Hold-
Off preset is available that can be used to ignore the sense input immediately after
a cut. This helps to ignore the bounce that sometimes happens to the product
when the blade hits. Hold-Off is in seconds to three decimal places.
Flywheel Mode
Flywheel Mode is typically used to produce very short cut lengths. In this mode,
the blade spins continuously at a fixed RPM. The cut length is a result of RPM
and line speed. The length area on the Main Page uses a capture feature whenever
the blade hits a certain angle, e.g. blade at cut position. The length between two
consecutive cut positions will be shown.
NOTICE: Flywheel mode can have multiple blades fitted. A circular, or balanced arm style
blade holder should be fitted for multiple blade positions.
4-50 l Operation