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Hecking, Epeatability – Conair SC-5 User Manual

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SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter

UGE059/1003

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NSTALLATION

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HECKING

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EPEATABILITY

Before any Conair SC-5’s are shipped, they are tested for cut
time repeatability to be sure they are within performance spec-
ifications. The repeatability test checks the performance of the
rotary knife cutter to return to the home park position after a
complete cut. Acceptable repeatability times allowed for each
cutter model prior to shipping are:

Type of Cutter

Repeatability Time

AC Pneumatic Cutter

Less than 1 millisecond

DC Pneumatic Cutter

Less than 1.5 millisecond

Positional Servo

Less than 0.1 millisecond

Note: 1-millisecond at 60 feet per minute is equal to 0.012 inches.

The repeatability mode is built into the Conair cutter controls
and allows you to perform similar tests, without any external
test equipment. It is recommended that you check repeatability
on a regular basis. Refer to Operation Section 4, Control
Instructions Test
to run repeatability tests. Acceleration/decel-
eration delays of the servo do not contribute to repeatability
error; any error is attributed solely to motor stability, cou-
plings, assembly, power, and proximity sensor alignment.

Use any blade speed and line speed. The line speed is only
seen while in the Encoder or Product modes. It is recommend-
ed that the tests be performed at cut intervals between 0.5 and
5-seconds. Do not change the blade speed or the line speed
after starting the test.