ARGOS SOLUTIONS AS, Dyrmyrgata 35, NO-3611 Kongsberg, Norway

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Argos Panel Repair System

Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................5
Purpose of Product ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Customer Support Information .....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Annotations ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CE-Marking .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Technical Description ............................................................................................................................9

System Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Argos Grading System ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
X-Y Repair Table ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Touch Screen Control Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Computer Cabinet .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Operation Procedures, Argos Main HMI ...........................................................................................13

Starting the Panel Repair system .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Starting the panel repair computer ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating the E-stop ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating the Safety-stop ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Starting the Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Start of a new Series ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Main Screen ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Recipe Editor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Recipe Editor, Router ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Recipe Editor, Putty ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Toolbox, Router .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Toolbox, Putty 1-2 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Tool status, Router ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Tool status, Putty 1-2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Tool status, Pump.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Manual, Router................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Manual, Putty ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Logging 30
System 31
Inspect Board program .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Saving Images as Examples................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Board Inspection ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Zooming ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Measure Tool: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36

Operator maintenance .......................................................................................................................37

Putty Tool.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Cleaning Putty Head ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
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Replace Putty Head ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Cleaning the Accumulator and Piston ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
Putty pump........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Replacing putty barrels......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Lubricating putty pumps...................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Router bit .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Replacement ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Calibrating the routing depth ............................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Adjusting the routing depth ................................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Error / Warning messages ................................................................................................................. 47

Error / Warning massages handling....................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Version
Rev.

Date

Author

Comments

15.09.11

JS

First Edition

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Introduction
This document is intended as an aid in the operation of the Argos PRS System. It
describes in detail the recipes, the menu items, and the message system. For preparation
of the site and installation, please refer to the Site Preparation and Installation Manual.
For maintenance tasks, Please refer to the Maintenance manual.
Purpose of Product
Argos Panel Repair System (PRS) is a system for automatic repair of the surface of
plywood boards. It routes out and fills defects with putty.
It consists of:

Digital cameras

Lighting

Mechanical construction for cameras, lighting and electronics

PC with display, interface to the cameras and interface to PLC

X-Y tables equipped with routing and putty tools.

The cameras used are line-scan cameras. As a board moves through the system, the
cameras scan one pixel row at the time, thus constructing an image of the board. A
tachometer wheel measures the speed. This controls how frequently the cameras scan a
new pixel line for the board image.
The cameras are interfaced to the PC. The PC reads the pixel lines and combines them to
board images. The software then runs several algorithms on the image to determine
board defects to classify (grade) the board.
During ordinary production, the operator selects the product being repaired, enters a
serial/reference number and shift information and clicks Start. PRS will now operate
automatically, taking pictures, analyzing them to find the defects on the board surfaces
and perform the automatic repair. The classification will be based on the grading recipes
defined for each surface of the current product. The result of the classification is used to
determine which defects to repair. The screen will show some of the key data for
information to the operator, but it does not require any attention or actions by the
operator. The system will monitor conditions that may require operator attention and
presents 2 signals used for warning and error indications.
A report generator may be included to produce statistical data from the production. This
is easily done at the end of the shift, start of a new series or at some other convenient
time.
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Argos Solutions AS

Norway

Dyrmyrgt. 35

Tel. +47 91 66 94 10

N-3611 Kongsberg

Fax. +47 32 73 57 69

Warranty
The warranty period of the Product is twelve (24) months from completion of Product
installation. For further information, see the document Terms and Conditions for
purchase, license and service.

Safety Annotations
All safety directions must be respected in order to avoid damage to personnel,
environment and equipment. In this user manual the following annotations are used
with belonging signification:
DANGER
Indicates possibilities for immediate hazards, which WILL result in fatal or severe
personnel injuries and substantial property damage, if the required precautions are not
taken.
Warning
Indicates possibilities for hazards or unsafe practices, which COULD result in fatal or
severe personnel injuries or substantial product or property damage, if the required
precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
Indicates possibilities for hazards or unsafe practices, which COULD result in minor
personnel injuries and/or property damage, if the required precautions are not taken.
Note:
Draws attention to specific information of technical significance which might not be
obvious to specialist personnel, or points at important remarks in the procedures to
follow.

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CE-Marking
The CE-marking is placed on the leg of the
AGS.

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Technical Description
System Description

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Argos Grading System.

Touch screen control panel.

X-Y Repair table.

Putty pump, 10L .

Computer cabinet

Putty pump, 200L .

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Upper control unit with

camera and light controller,
power and I/O.

Soft light.

Flat light.

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Upper camera.

Panel sensor.

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X-Y Repair Table

Putty Tool

Router Tool.

X-Y Table control cabinet

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Touch Screen Control Panel

By means of the touch screen control
panel it is possible to operate and control
the system.

Computer Cabinet
The computer(s) is located in the
computer cabinet.
The distance between the cabinet and
the Argos Grading System is limited to
50 meters with the standard cables
(shielded cat 6 Ethernet cables, 50 m).
Option: If necessary a fiber optics cable
can be used.

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Operation Procedures, Argos Main HMI

Starting the Panel Repair system
1

Make sure that all units are powered on. AGS, X-Y tables, computers and
monitors.

Make sure that air pressure is on and that the automatic lubricant system for the
X-Y tables is functional.

Remove dust and debris form the production line. Take extra precautions around
the AGS (if the camera sees too much debris the system will fail) and the vacuum
conveyor.

Clean the putty heads by removing old putty on the outside and also inside of the
putty opening.

Purge some putty to verify that it flows as normal.

Check the router bit for damage and sharpness. Adjust to desired depth.

Close all doors/gates and reset E-stop/safety stop.

Starting the panel repair computer

1

Make sure that the computer are powered and turned on.

The computer will automatically log in the normal User then it starts up.

The necessary programs for running the Repair line will be started automatically.

If you need to manually log in or switch users on the computer the normal user
name and password is:
User name: user
Password : user

Operating the E-stop

1

Then pushing an E-stop button the complete line stops. Restarting the line will
require resetting of several positions along the production line. The Argos Panel
Repair system will automatically reset itself then the rest of the production line is
reset.

Operating the Safety-stop

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Then opening a safety door the Safety-stop function will be activated. The line
stops and the X-Y tables will be disabled. It is then safe to enter the enclosed area
for maintenance.

Procedure for opening the Safety gates:

a.

Push the red button with 0 sign. Yellow light will illuminate.

b.

Push the yellow button and turn the red key marked A at the same time.
The gate is now open.

Procedure for closing the Safety gates: Then exiting the safety area you need to
push the reset button by the door. This starts the line and the X-Y tables again
automatically. The panels that are positioned after the AGS scanner will be passed
through the system without repairing.

a. Close the safety gate and turn the red key marked A.
b. Push the green button marked I. The yellow light will go off and the white
light will illuminate.
If the usage of the Safety doors are planned it might be a good idea to empty
the line first to avoid that some panels passes without being repaired.

Starting the Program

The system automatically logs in and starts once the PC is turned on. However, if the
program has been stopped, follow this procedure to restart the program:
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Start the program by double-clicking the AutoSort icon on the screen. The system
can also be started from an AutoSort icon on the Start menu.

Start the HMI program by double-clicking the Main icon on the screen. This will
bring up your operating window.

Start of a new Series

Make sure Stop has been clicked.

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If there are alarm messages on top of the screen you must resolve the issues and
click Clear to reset. Repeat if necessary.

Select Recipe from the drop-down list, and enter the serial number and shift
information, as applicable to your system. The recipes are defined in the Recipe
Editor (see own chapter).

Enter the finished panel size after trimming together with the thickness if the
predefined values are incorrect. This is very important since this sets the working
area of the X-Y table.

The all parameters are entered press Start.

The system is now ready to
star repairing panels. The Recipe, Series, Shift and dimension fields turn gray, as
no change is allowed while the system is grading.

If the line does not start, check for error messages and resolve the problems. Then
click Clear. Biele and UPM production line must be in AUTO mode.

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Main Screen
The Product Defects display shows
information about the last board that
has been classified. The matrix will
show the number of each defect type
divided into the tree classes (Accepted,
Repair and Reject).

Select Board display shows the history

for the last 10 boards. Number 1 is
always the last board gone through the
system. Each board is represented by a
color to indicate the classification of the
worst defect on the board.
Green : No repair needed.
Yellow : Automatic repair.
Red : Defects too large for automatic
repair.
Control section has one button
for
pause the continuously display of new
boards as the goes through the system.
This to give the operator time to
inspect the picture of the boards.
The floppy button
lets the
operator save the selected board to the
examples folder. This examples can
later be used for adjusting the
sensitivity of the detections etc.

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Product View display shows

automatically the picture of the last
board gone through the system. The
lower picture is an overview picture
and the upper picture is a zoom
window for defects close up. The zoom
level can be adjusted clicking on the
Zoom bar. The zoom area can be
selected by Click and drag in the
overview picture.

Inspect Board section has four buttons.

The two left ones will show respectively
the Router Path

and the Putty Path

on the pictures in the Product

View display.
are for opening the external
Inspect Board program described
below.
The folder button
are for
selecting a previous production series
to open in the Inspect Board
program.
The Repair Rate section indicates how
well the system keeps up with the
press. The two values for Boards in
press load and Cycle Time (s) must
be entered. The system will then start
to skip repairing some panels if it cant
keep up with the press. This function
can be turned off by selecting the
Repair all boards box. The system will
then be allowed to slow down the
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production in order to do all the

repairs. The tool acceleration can be
manually changed to repair faster or
slower if desired.
Recipe Editor

Recipe Editor section shows

information about the current Recipe
used for the ongoing production. The
matrix shows the dimension limits for
all types of defects. The defects that are
smaller than the limits in the
Accepted column will not be
repaired. The defects that falls in
between the limits in the Accepted
and the Repair column will be
repaired. If the defect size is bigger
than the limits in the Reject column it
will not be repaired.
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Temporarily changes to the current

recipe can be made just by entering the
desired limit and click the enable
changes button

To undo the temporary changes click

the Undo button

To save the settings permanently click

the Floppy button

Recipe Editor, Router

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Repair Options section has parameter

for setting up the router to extend the
routing width then repairing defects
and table for selecting witch defects to
route.

Recipe Editor, Putty

Repair Options section has parameter

for setting up the putty repair methods
for different types of defects.
Small Knot Limit: Knot that are smaller
that this limit will be repaired by
moving the putty head over the defect
and filling it in one single pass. Larger
knots can have different types of repair
motions.
Post/Pre-Crack Repair extensions (mm):
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This makes the putty tool open the

putty valve a distance before it reaches
the defect and keeps it open for a
distance after it has left the defect. This
helps repairing the very thin ends of a
crack that might have been
undetected.

Tool setup, Router

The Tool Setup tab has one sub tab for each tool on the system. These are used to set up the
parameters for the tools.

Tool Offset section has parameters for

positioning the router head so it hits
the defects. X Offset is the tool position
across the transport direction and Y
Offset is the tool position in the
transport direction. Bit Diameter (mm)
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is the diameter of the router bit.

Repair Options section has parameters
for how much excess routing the tool
shall do while repairing.

Tool Setup, Putty 1-2

Tool Offset section has parameters for

positioning the Putty head so it hits the
defects. X Offset is the tool position
across the transport direction and Y
Offset is the tool position in the
transport direction. Valve Diameter
(mm) is the diameter of the opening in
the putty head.
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Repair Speed section has parameters

for how fast the putty tool shall move
while repairing. Min/Max speed and
putty Flow parameter is set. A separate
speed for repairing routed tracks is also
available.

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Tool status, Router

Router Status section has one

parameter for setting the lower position
alarm Limit. If the router tool goes
under this height the system will stop to
prevent damage on the conveyor and
tool. This will typically happened if the
tool runs outside the board.
The current tool height is also displayed.

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Tool status, Putty 1-2

Putty Status section has indicator for

which putty pump that are currently in
use.
Putty accumulator level (%) indicates
the current level of putty in the
accumulator.
Parameters for then to start and stop
filling the accumulator.
Air pressure in the accumulator and the
wanted air pressure. If the viscosity of
the putty varies it might be necessary
to adjust the accumulator air pressure
to fill the defects.
Lower position Alarm Limit. If the putty
tool goes under this height the system
will stop to prevent damage on the
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conveyor and tool. This will typically

happened if the tool runs outside the
board.

The current tool height is also

displayed.

Tool status, Pump

The Pump Status section has indicators

for low putty level in pump A and B.

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Statistics

The Statistics tab shows curves for the

time usage and the number of repairs
pr. Board.

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Manual, Router

Manual Operation Router section has

buttons for manually operate the X-Y
table and tool.
To be able to use the manual controls
you need to check the Enable Manual
Operation check box.

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Manual, Putty

Manual Operation Putty section has

buttons for manually operate the X-Y
table and tool.
To be able to use the manual controls
you need to check the Enable Manual
Operation check box.

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Logging

The Logging tab shows the alarm history. The log can be sorted by clicking on the header
of each column.

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System

The Administrator section gives you the

possibility to log in as Administrator
and configure the system on a deeper
level that the operator. Some of the
described menus will not be available if
you are not logged in as an
Administrator.
Select Server section will not be used at
UPM. It should always state
localhost.
Taskbar section has a button to toggle
the Windows Taskbar on and off.

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Language section. Using the dropdown

menu you can select the desired
language for the Argos HMI.

Main section has two buttons.

Takes you to the Main Screen.
Exits the Argos HMI program.

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Inspect Board program

To take a closer look at the detections done on a board, press the glasses button
Boards from the current (or latest) series are listed in the resulting window:

In the lower part of the dialog, the date, serial number, product, shift and the board
count of the series is listed.
A drop-down list gives you easy access to a few of the latest series run. By selecting the
triple-dotted button to the left of the drop-down list, you can open any archived series
on the disk by selecting its corresponding series file. The files are located on
d:\Argos\Sis\Data\Data. The file name indicates date, product, series and shift.
The left pane lists the latest boards that went through the system. The final grade result
the board was given is indicated by colored icons. You can filter out specific grades by
clicking the corresponding colored buttons in the lower right part of the dialog.
When a board in the list is selected (by clicking on it), the bar chart of the detected
properties and grade for the board is shown in the right pane. This is the same chart that
was displayed when the board passed through the system.
The list of boards consists of the following information:

The time of the grading

The number in the series for this board

Icon to tell whether an image file of the board exists:

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Indication of which surface and what kind of defect that was regarded the most
severe.

If you want to view a specific board image without looking at the series, select the
Search for file button, find and select the wanted image file.
TIP: Double right-click an image icon to show a preview of the image in the right pane.
Note that no zooming or defect indications will be available in this preview mode.
Saving Images as Examples
To save a board to be used as an example
for later use, e.g. for support by Argos
Solutions, select the Save as example
button after having highlighted the
desired board in the left pane. A dialog
appears.
Here you can select which images to save
(it may be more than one image for each
board), and in what sample series to save
them.

A text editor window then appears where you can enter your comments:

The image(s) and comments for this board will be saved in a dedicated directory, for later
retrieval by Argos Solutions.
TIP: To select the correct board for saving, note the time and date of the image as
indicated in the file name showed in the upper part of the inspection dialog.
Board Inspection
Double-click a board icon or click it and select the OK button to inspect the boards
image(s) for detected defects. A new window will open where you can also review a textbased list of the detections and their severity.
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Zooming
By framing a rectangle while pressing the left mouse button, the display will be zoomed
into the selected region in the image. By clicking the right mouse button, the display will
zoom back out to show the whole image.

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Measure Tool:
The Measure tool button sets and indicates the measure state. In this state, when
framing an area of interest, the metrics of the selected area will be shown in the lower
right part of the display.
The measure state will be cancelled as
the left mouse button is released.
The measurement reference point is
initially set to the lower left corner of the
image (leading edge, left corner of the
board). It is displayed in red as a small dot
framed by a rectangle. By right clicking a
point in the image while in measurement
mode, the measurement reference point
will be set.

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Operator maintenance
Putty Tool
Cleaning Putty Head
Then the putty head accumulates dry putty around the edges or if it has been out of
operation for a period it will require cleaning.
Normally you can do this without removing the putty head from the tool. Just use a
scrape and a flat screwdriver to clean around the outer edge of the head and in the putty
opening in the center. Using warm water will make the cleaning easier.
Test the putty flow by pushing the putty purge button on top of the tool.

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Replace Putty Head

If the putty head is worn out or broken it needs to be replaced.
Use a 27mm spanner to unscrew the putty head from the putty valve.
Replace with a new one. Make sure the putty opening of the new one has the same
diameter as the old one. If necessary the putty opening can be made bigger by drilling
with the desired bit diameter. 12mm putty opening is standard for UPM.

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Cleaning the Accumulator and Piston

1

Remove the air hose (A).

Open the accumulator by using a

44 mm spanner on the upper part
of the accumulator (B).

Unscrew the four allen screws (C)

and remove the accumulator top
lid.

Push out the piston (D) carefully

by using a screwdriver.

Clean the accumulator and piston

using warm water. Take off the
black O-ring sealing and the white
plactic sealing and clean them
well. Do NOT take off the dark
gray magnetic ring at this will
destroy the piston.

Apply grease on the piston and

Insert it into the accumulator and
install it in the reversed order of
the procedure steps above.

A
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Putty pump
Replacing putty barrels
Then the putty barrel is close to empty you will get a warning.
There are two types of putty pumps, one for the 200L barrels and one for the 10L (or 20L)
buckets. The two pumps are operated the same way.

1. Lift the pump and the barrel a few cm from the floor using the air cylinder control (A)
valve located at the pump ram. Set it to the upper position until the barrel is lifted a
few cm from the floor and move it to the center (horizontal) position.

2. Press the small button (B) to inflate air into the empty barrel and simultaneously
move the lifting handle a little upp, this opens the air flow. The barrel will then come
off the wiper plate. (The small pump has a air valve with a long handle next to the air
inlet. This has to be opened by turning it clockwise and pulling it out 10mm).
3. Continue to inflate air and to lift pump until the barrel is free.
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4. Replace the barrel with a new full one and make a pile of putty in the center of the
barrel to make it easier for the pump to get to the putty. Scrape of the putty from
the bottom side of the wiper plate and put it on the pile in the center of the barrel.
5. Clean and lubricate the rim of the wiper plate.
6. Open the ventilating valve on the wiper plate for the air to escape. The channel
through the wiper plate needs to be opened with a long screwdriver or similar.

Ventilating valves

7. Make sure that the barrel is centered under the pump and lower the pump into the
barrel. Then/if the putty starts to come out of the ventilation valve you must close it.
Then the wiper plate is pushed all the way now to the putty it is ready. Leave the air
cylinder control (A) in the lower position to have a constant press on the wiper plate.
8. The pressure on the wiper plate can be adjusted by using the regulator on the pump.
For the large 200L pump it should be a 6 bar. For the small 10L pump it should be 4
bar.
9. To get the putty into the pump you might need to open the valve on top of the
pump and drain some air/putty. Open the valve and place a cup or similar under the
drain. Open the air valve by pushing on the small blue knob on the air valve. The
pump starts and you will hear and see then the pump start to pump putty. Let the
putty flow for 5 sec and stop the pump. Close the putty drain valve and the putty
pump is ready for use.

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The putty pump air motor is using higher air pressure than standard mill air. The pressure
booster is installed next to the pumps and can be adjusted if needed.

Lubricating putty pumps

Then the putty pumps needs lubricating in two positions.
1. Air motor needs lubrication through the air. Refill oil in the lubricating units then
necessary.

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2. The putty pump is lubricated through the oil cup around the pump shaft. We
recommend to use the Graco Throat Seal Liquid (TSL) oil.

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Router bit
Replacement
Then the router bit is worn out or broken it needs to be replaced.
Use a 16mm spanner to lock the spindle and a 24mm spanner to open the chuck.
Replace with a new router bit with desired diameter. Put the new drill bit into the chuck
so that 35mm of the bit is outside the chuck and secure it by tightening the chuck.

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Calibrating the routing depth

Use a small piece of plywood (or another suitable material that does not harm the router
bit).
Push the Router down activation button on the router tool. This activates the small air
cylinders on the router tool.
Router down activation button

Depth calibration handle

Locking handle for depth

adjustment

Routing depth adjustment

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Release the lower clamp that fixes the router and turn the depth adjustment wheel to 0.
Leave the lower clamp unlocked.
Release the upper clamp and press the small piece of plywood up against the router base
plate. Check that you are lifting the router with the plate then you press it up against the
base plate. While holding the plate with one hand, lock the upper clamp with the other
hand.
The 0 mm reference position is now set.

Adjusting the routing depth

Release the lower clamp that fixes the router and rotate the height adjustment wheel to
desired depth and lock the lower clamp again. The height adjustment wheel is marked in
mm and 1/10mm.

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Error / Warning messages

Error / Warning massages handling
Then an error message is displayed the repair system will normally stop and the operator
needs to take the necessary actions to resolve the situation.
#

Alarm /
Warning

Description

Line
Stop

Comments / Actions

114 Error

PRS: Communication to
workstation# PLC
(10.4.19.4x : 51941) down

Yes

Reset the workstation PLC by turning off the

power to it.

114 Error

PRS: Error when creating

socket (port 51941)

Yes

Reset the workstation PLC by turning off the

power to it.

115 Error

Camera # on line name

seems to be inactive

Yes

One camera on one line doesnt deliver data.

Turn power off on complete system. Leave
off for 15 seconds.

116 Error

PRS: Emergency stop

activated

Yes

Reset the emergency stop or the safety gates

for the repair station working area.

140 Warning
143

WorkStation # is disabled

No

Enable this workstation if this is unwanted.

200 Error

Line name:

Yes

The image is so long it is cut by the system.

The boards have come

end to end (no space
between)

Panel stopped in system?

This will cause long images.
Panels come end to end?
The system needs space between the panels.
Clear panel jam and start the line again.

202 Error

Line name:
Light has failed

Yes

Camera sees only dark lines.

Check for debris in the camera system.
Check that light is on and functioning.
Clean lights and cameras.
Check light level on lights using Cameraview.
The lights may be due for changing.
Check that camera sees the panel. The
cameras may be tilted out of position.

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Alarm /
Warning

305 Error

Description

Line
Stop

Comments / Actions

System error

Yes

Based on feedback on 24VDC failed.

Check wiring on I/O and signal distribution
box. Measure voltage on camera system
power.

405 Warning

Line name: Large

deviation from calibration.
Check calibration.

No

The system compares each panel with

existing calibration curve. If the difference is
great on consecutive boards, a warning is
given,
Clean system and lights thoroughly.
Recalibrate if its not better. Make sure new
curve looks OK.

406 Warning

Line name: Calibration

curve may be too narrow.
Check calibration.

No

The panels you are running are wider than

the panels you calibrated on.

427 Error

Line name: Could not

find any x mm calibration
curve

No

Calibrate the mentioned camera line Line

name.

560 Error

Missing air pressure

Yes

Check the air valves for the system.

561 Warning

Putty level in barrel A is

low

No

Replace the Putty barrel.

562 Warning

Putty level in barrel B is

low

No

Replace the Putty barrel.

570 Error
573

Tool # on workstation #
ran off board

Yes

Verify that the Tool has not been damaged

and clear the message. The system will skip
repairing this panel and continue on the next.

611 Error

Missing data from one

camera line

Yes

The localsynchronizer times out waiting for

images from one line.

Clean and recalibrate.

Missing data from Line

name

Check cabling and general condition on the

lights and cameras in question.
Lights may be out.
Run Cameraview to check light levels.
See error #202

645 Warning

Disk is nearly full, ## MB

left

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No

The disk is running full. The system stores

more data than the garbage collector can
clean.

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Description

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Stop

Comments / Actions
Registry settings must be changed, contact
Argos Support.

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