Automatic Oiler Installation 230 VAC

Product Identification: Automatic Oiler 230 VAC (PN 31374)

Purpose: The purpose of this document is to detail the installation and use of the automatic oiler system on
either a PCNC 1100 mill or a 15L Slant-PRO lathe. There are four sections in this document, including:
(1) Automatic Oiler Connections
(2) PCNC 1100 Installation

Qty
1
1
10
1
10
2
2
2
13
2
1

(3) 15L Slant-PRO Installation

(4) Setup, Operation, and Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler 230 VAC (PN 31374)

2 Liter Automatic Oiler 230 VAC
Extra Cord Grip
Clear Nylon Tubing
Brass Tube Coupling Fitting
Tube Protection Sleeve
M6 Screw
M6 Lock Washer
M6 Nut
3-conductor Wire
Spade Connector
Ring Connector

PN
31222
31376
31304
31305
31306
31378
31379
31381
31377
31128
31093

NOTE: If any of these items are missing, contact Tormach

Customer Service at (608) 849-8381 for a replacement.

Required Tools:

Drill bit 0.25

Electric drill
Drive for mounting screws
Wire stripper/crimper

Phillips screwdriver
Small flat-head screwdriver
Adjustable wrench

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Automatic Oiler Connections

1. Remove automatic oiler cover plate; set aside.

3-conductor Wire

2. Feed 3-conductor Wire (included) through

Cord Grip as shown in Figure 1.

Cord Grip

3. Strip off approximately 2 of black outer

insulation on 3-conductor Wire, exposing
three discrete wires.
4. Strip discrete wire ends back 1/4 and
connect as shown in Figure 1.
5. Remove slack on 3-conductor Wire by gently
pulling it out of oiler until snug; hand tighten
Cord Grip.
Ground

Black/White
Wires

Figure 1

6. Using Upper Fitting and Ferrule from

automatic oilers Brass Fitting, attach the
Clear Nylon Tubing (included) as shown in
Figure 2. Tighten with an 8 mm wrench.

Ferrule

7. Feed Tube Protection Sleeve (included) over

Clear Nylon Tubing.

Upper
Fitting

8. Reinstall automatic oiler cover plate.

Brass
Fitting

NOTE: Installation procedure for PCNC 1100 and

15L Slant-PRO varies; see related section.

Figure 2

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PCNC 1100 Installation

1. Power off mill according to Power Off/On Procedure detailed below.
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Be sure to power off machine before making any electrical
modifications. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Power Off/On Procedure
1. Push red E-stop button in
Power Off 2. Click Exit on screen; when prompted click OK to power off
3. Turn Main Disconnect Off (see image at right)
1. Turn Main Disconnect On (see image at right)
Power On

2. After software loads, turn red E-stop clockwise to release

3. Press green Start button
4. Click Reset on screen

2. Identify Pilot Holes for mounting automatic oiler on PCNC 1100, located on left-hand side of the stand,
under chip tray (see Figure 3).
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach automatic oiler to stand with two M6 Screws, two M6 Lock Washers,
and two M6 Nuts (all included).
4. Using hang clips (or similar), route 3-conductor Wire and oil line together as shown in Figure 3.
5. Using Brass Tube Coupling Fitting (included), connect the Clear Nylon Tubing around back of mill to existing
oil line (see Figure 4). Route this line carefully so it does not come in contact with any moving parts.
Clear Nylon
Tubing

Pilot Holes

Brass Tube
Coupling Fitting

Figure 3

Existing
oil line

Figure 4

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6. Route 3-conductor Wire from the automatic

oiler around back of mill.

Extra Cord Grip

7. Using Extra Cord Grip (included), run

3-conductor Wire through bottom of
electrical cabinet via knockout hole (see
Figure 5 and Figure 10).
NOTE: If Extra Cord Grip does not fit in knockout
hole, drill out hole with 7/8 drill.

3-conductor Wire
from Automatic Oiler

Figure 5

8. Older machines are equipped with a Ground Bar (see Figure 6), while newer machines have a green
Ground Terminal Block (see Figure 7). Identify the Ground connection specific to your machine (see
Figure 10).
Ground Bar

Figure 6

Ground Terminal Block

Figure 7

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Spade
Connectors
(Power)

Ferrule
(Ground)

Ring
Connector
(Ground)

Spade
Connectors
(Power)
Figure 8

Figure 9

9. Based on ground connection identified in step 7, either use pre-mounted Ferrule for Ground Terminal
Block connection (see Figure 7 and Figure 9) or clip off Ferrule, strip wire back 1/4 and crimp on Ring
Connector (included) for Ground Bar connection (see Figure 6 and Figure 8).
10. Using a wire stripper, strip off 1/4 of insulation on black and white power wires, exposing bare metal.
11. Crimp Spade Connectors (included) to black
and white power wires (see Figure 8 and
Figure 9).

C2

12. Inside electrical cabinet, remove required Wire

Trough covers and set aside (see Figure 10).

Wire
Trough

Ground
From Automatic
Oiler
Figure 10
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Figure 11

Figure 12

13. Per ground connection identified in step 7 (Ground Bar or Ground Terminal Block), make green ground
wire connection as detailed in the table below.
a) Route green wire via lower Wire Trough and connect to any Ground Bar
terminal screw (see Figure 6 and Figure 10).
a) Route green wire via lower Wire Trough (see Figure 10).
b) Slowly insert end of a small, flat-head screwdriver straight into any slot in
green end of Ground Terminal Block (see Figure 7 and Figure 11).
Ground Terminal Block c) Once resistance is felt, insert wire into terminal block (see Figure 12); slowly
remove screwdriver.
IMPORTANT! Do not move screwdriver up or down inside terminal block. Failure to
do so may damage the terminal block.
Ground Bar

14. Route black and white wires via upper trough to C2 (see Figure
10); loosen screws above wires L26 and L16 (see Figure 13).
Regardless of C2-wire orientation, connect black wire to L16
and white wire to L26.

C2

15. Tighten screws and reattach Wire Trough covers removed earlier.
NOTE: Proceed to Setup, Operation, and Troubleshooting section later
in this document.

Figure 13
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15L Slant-PRO Installation

1. Power off lathe according to Power Off/On Procedure detailed earlier in this document.
2. Identify mounting location of automatic oiler
on 15L Slant-PRO Lathe (see Figure 14).
3. Using an Allen wrench, remove two socket
head screws attached to mounting location
and attach automatic oiler to lathe with
removed screws.
4. Using hang clips (or similar), route
3-conductor Wire and Oil Tube together, as
shown in Figure 15.
5. Using Brass Tube Coupling Fitting (included),
connect Clear Nylon Tubing (included) to
lathes existing oil line (see Figure 16). Route
this line carefully to ensure it does not come
in contact with any moving parts.

Figure 14

Clear Nylon
Tubing

Brass Tube
Coupling Fitting

Oil Tube

Existing
oil line

3-conductor
Wire
Figure 15

Figure 16

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From automatic
oiler

Cabinet-top Box

3-conductor Wire

Extra Cord Grip

Inside Cabinet-top Box

Figure 17

To electrical
cabinet

Figure 18

6. Route 3-conductor Wire from automatic oiler around back of lathe to Cabinet-top Box (see Figure 17).
7. Using Extra Cord Grip (included), run 3-conductor Wire through Cabinet-top Box via knockout hole and
down into electrical cabinet (see Figure 17, Figure 18, and Figure 23).

8. Older machines are equipped with a Ground Bar (see Figure 19), while newer machines have a green
Ground Terminal Block (see Figure 20). Identify the Ground connection specific to your machine (see
Figure 23).
Ground Bar

Figure 19

Ground Terminal Block

Figure 20

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Ring
Connector
(Ground)

Spade
Connectors
(Power)

Ferrule
(Ground)

Spade
Connectors
(Power)

Figure 21

Figure 22

9. Based on ground connection identified in step 7, either use pre-mounted Ferrule for Ground Terminal
Block connection (see Figure 20 and Figure 22), or clip off ferrule, strip wire back 1/4 and crimp on
Ring Connector (included) for Ground Bar connection (see Figure 19 and Figure 21).
10. Using a wire stripper, strip off 1/4 insulation on black and white power wires, exposing bare metal.
11. Crimp Spade Connectors (included) to black and white power wires (see Figure 21 and Figure 22).

12. Inside electrical cabinet, remove required Wire

Trough covers and set aside (see Figure 23).

From Automatic
Oiler
Wire
Trough

C2

Ground
Figure 23
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Figure 24

Figure 25

13. Per ground connection identified in step 7, (Ground Bar or Ground Terminal Block), make green ground
wire connection as detailed in table below.
a) Route green wire via lower Wire Trough and connect to any Ground Bar
terminal screw (see Figure 19 and Figure 23).
a) Route green wire via lower Wire Trough (see Figure 19).
b) Slowly insert end of a small, flat-head screwdriver straight into any slot in
green end of Ground Terminal Block (see Figure 20 and Figure 24).
Ground Terminal Block c) Once resistance is felt, insert wire into terminal block (see Figure 25); slowly
remove screwdriver.
IMPORTANT! Do not move screwdriver up or down inside terminal block. Failure to
do so may damage the terminal block.
Ground Bar

14. Route black and white wires vi lower trough to C2 (see Figure
23); loosen screws above wires L26 and L16 (see Figure 26).
Regardless of C2-wire orientation, connect black wire to L16
and white wire to L26.

C2

15. Tighten screws and reattach Wire Trough covers removed earlier.

Figure 26
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Setup, Operation, and Troubleshooting

Automatic Oiler Setup

1. Remove Fill Cap and fill reservoir with way oil to Max Fill Line (see Figure 27). Use only the recommended
way oils that are detailed in the table below. For more information on way oils, refer to machine
operator manual.
Brand
Perkins
Shell
Mobile
Sunoco
Texaco
Esso

Recommended Way Oils

Perlube WL-68 (PN 31386)
Tonna 68
Vactra No. 2
Way-lube 68
Waylube 68
Febis 68

Actuate
Indicator

Alarm
Indicator

Run
Indicator
Interval
Indicator

Interval
Time

Actuation
Time

Actuation
Setting Button

Fill Cap
Interval
Time Button

Function
Button

Max Fill Line

Figure 27

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2. Push the Function Button (manual override button) to pull oil through tube (see Figure 27) and check
for leaks.
3. Power on the oiler: The automatic oiler is powered through the spindle drive contactor (C2). When
the spindle variable frequency drive (VFD) is on, the oiler is on. Keep this in mind if you are often
cutting air or running the high-speed spindle without the VFD powered on, as the oiler will not be
active in this condition.
4. Purge the system: After first connecting the oiler (or if the oiler has run out of oil), purge air from the
lines. Push and hold the Function Button in four second increments; repeat four times.
5. Set the interval time: The time interval defines the time between applications. Push and release the
Interval Time Button (see Figure 27). This activates the interval time setting as indicated by a blinking
Interval Indicator (INT) light (see Figure 27). In this mode, the Interval Time Button increases the
interval setting and the Function Button decreases the setting. The setting is displayed in the Interval
Time window (see Figure 27). This should be set to 240 minutes (four hours).
6. Set the actuation time: The actuation time defines the time of oil application, or the length of the oil
application pulse. Push and release the Actuation Setting Button (see Figure 27). This activates the
actuation time setting as indicated by a blinking Actuation Indicator (ACT) light (see Figure 27). In this
mode, the Actuation Setting Button increases the actuation setting and the Function Button decreases
the setting. The setting is displayed in the Actuation Time window (see Figure 27). This should be set
to 12 seconds.
7. After the actuation time and/or the interval time is changed, the system pauses for five seconds before
it reverts to run mode as indicated by an actuation of the oil application for a duration equal to the
actuation time (ACT light illuminated) followed by the start of the interval time (INT light illuminated).
NOTE: The operator may find the need to tweak the Interval or the Actuation time per individual circumstances.
CAUTION! Pressure Hazard: Do not set the actuation time too high as excessive pressure may result in
hose damage or a cracked manifold. If more lubrication is needed, shorten the interval time. Failure to do so
may result in damage to machine and cause personal injury.

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Automatic Oiler Operation

As mentioned above, the automatic oiler powers on whenever the spindle VFD is powered on. If
the machine is left powered on for long periods of time overnight, for example oil is wasted. It
is always a good idea to power off the machine when not in use, or power off the VFD by turning
the spindle lockout key to the Off position to prevent oil waste.
The automatic oiler comes with two alarms relating to routine operation. The first alarm sounds
when the level in the reservoir drops below the required minimum, indicated by an illuminated
ALM light and the Actuation Time window display flashing. The second alarm sounds when
low pressure is detected, indicated by an audible beep, an illuminated ALM light, and both the
Actuation Time window and Interval Time window displays flashing. This second alarm is critical,
as the machine is no longer getting oil. If a second low pressure alarm goes off, refill the reservoir
with oil and purge air out of the system. For more information on purging air, see Automatic Oiler
Setup section earlier in this document. To clear an alarm, push the Function Button.
Turn the spindle on and press the Function Button to manually oil the machine as needed.
Oil machine any time it has been unused for more than 48 hours.
Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Solution
NOTE: Pressure will only read on the gauge while the system is actuating.

No pressure indicated on pressure gauge. If no pressure is indicated while actuation is in progress:

a) Make sure there is oil in the reservoir, and
b) Check for leaks in the system hoses and fittings.
Pressure is indicated, but no oil is getting Check for blocked hoses and fittings on the machine. All bearing surfaces
to the ways and ball screws/nuts.
and all ball nuts have an oil line; verify all are getting oil.
Check that the VFD is powered on (or that C2 is activated).

Automatic oiler has no power.1

Measure AC voltage across L16 and L26 and the contactor. If 230 volts
is present, re-check wiring inside the oiler. If the wiring inside the oiler is
correct, replace control board.
If voltage is not present and the VFD will not power on, refer to Spindle
Drive Subsystem troubleshooting section in the machine operator manual.

Automatic oiler replacement fuse Fuse 3.0 A Glass 5x20 (PN 31120)

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