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TigerSaw Miter
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 TigerSaw Miter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 TIGERSTOP PRODUCTS, IF USED OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS TRAINED IN THEIR SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. Illustrations of TigerStop Products in use do not show, and are not intended to show, all safety features and practices necessary for their safe operation.
  • Page 3 Don’t get pinched by the push feeder. Keep your hands away when in motion! Keep the work area clean and well lighted to avoid accidental injury. Do not use TigerStop machines in a dangerous environment. Using power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
  • Page 4 DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS TRAINED IN THEIR SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. Illustrations Use forced air or a shop brush for everyday cleaning (not hands). of TigerStop Products in use do not show, and are not intended to show, all safety features and practices necessary for their •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Power Saw Control Panel Access Doors and Safety Switches Integration & Automation .....................................7 Components Breaking the Safety Chain Resetting the Safety Chain Interconnect Behavior Basic TigerStop Operation ..................................9 Controller Display Soft Keys Home Routine Ready Screen Manual Movement Calculator Increment...
  • Page 6 Saw Electrical Safety Box M12 Connections Saw Parts 1: Tabletop Saw Parts 2: Housing Saw Parts 3: Drive Replacement Parts .......................................38 Universal Parts Common TigerStop Parts Common TigerTurbo Parts Maintenance ........................................40 Cleanliness Blade Lubrication Saw Belt Tension and Replacement Drive Test...
  • Page 7: Contact Information

    Contact Information TigerStop technical support on the web, including manuals and videos: https://www.tigerstop.com/support/troubleshooting/ TigerStop customer service and technical support by email: service@tigerstop.com (Americas, Australia) sos@tigerstop.nl (Europe) TigerStop customer service and technical support by phone: 1 (360) 448 6102 (Americas, Australia)
  • Page 8: Installation Requirements

    DO NOT power a TigerStop positioning system directly with a delta high-leg transformer. If delta high-leg power must be used to power a TigerSaw Miter, then the isolation transformer between incoming power and the positioner MUST NOT receive the high leg.
  • Page 9: Tigerstop Controls

    TigerStop Controls The mitering motion and the pushing motion on a TigerSaw Miter have very similar control electronics (above). Throughout this manual, these components will be referred to as (from left to right): • Amplifier • I/O Panel • Controller The amplifier, on the left, provides power to drive the motor.
  • Page 10: Saw Operation

    Saw Operation System Power Power into the TigerSaw Miter system is turned on and off with the large red rotary switch on the power cabinet, located at the right rear corner of the saw base. In the off position, this switch folds out and can be locked into place for lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Page 11: Access Doors And Safety Switches

    Saw Operation Access Doors and Safety Switches There are three access doors on the TigerSaw Miter. Each access door is equipped with a separate safety switch. Warning: DO NOT disable or bypass the safety switches. Replace failed safety switches immediately.
  • Page 12 Saw Operation Cabinet Base Doors The cabinet base doors should only be opened for maintenance. To prevent operator access, the handle can be removed from the knob. Front Cabinet Base Door The front cabinet base door is secured by a safety switch that doubles as a latch. The latch prevents the front cabinet base door from opening while the saw is spinning.
  • Page 13: Integration & Automation

    Integration & Automation The TigerSaw Miter uses TigerStop’s advanced interconnect kit (AIK2) to allow combined control of the positioner and the saw. This allows a greater degree of automation, with benefits to safety and productivity. Components Signaling for the AIK2 is routed through the I/O panel (above).
  • Page 14: Resetting The Safety Chain

    19). There are three options: Full Auto: Both cutting and positioning are automated. • This is the standard setting for the TigerSaw Miter. • The operator selects a pusher list, loads stock, and starts the process. • The system automatically pushes and cuts until the entire stock piece is processed.
  • Page 15: Basic Tigerstop Operation

    Basic TigerStop Operation Controller Display The top line on the controller display always contains information about the current status of the electronics. • The heartbeat, in the upper left, is a rotating line indicating normal function. The heartbeat stops during data entry.
  • Page 16: Ready Screen

    Basic TigerStop Operation Ready Screen The Ready Screen (above) is the starting point for all TigerStop functions. The Ready Screen can always be reached by repeatedly pressing STOP The Ready Screen has two forms (above). From the basic Ready Screen (left), press the [Show] soft key to display the expanded options (right).
  • Page 17: Calculator

    Basic TigerStop Operation Calculator Calculator mode does simple math, setting the result as the target position. From the Ready Screen (pg. 10), use the number and math buttons to enter math problems. Example: Press The result (85) will appear in the ‘Next’ field in the current units.
  • Page 18: Preset

    2. Press the [PrSet] soft key to access the PreSet menu. 3. Enter the number of the desired PreSet and press 4. TigerStop will move to the PreSet position. • Presets can instead be set to move from the current position by the programmed amount (pg.
  • Page 19: Jog

    Basic TigerStop Operation Jogging changes the position without a specific target. Speed will gradually increase until the jog button is released. The pusher will then glide to a gentle stop. To stop movement immediately, press STOP Warning: Jogging allows travel beyond the limit settings.
  • Page 20: The Tigerstop Menu

    The TigerStop Menu The TigerStop menu contains settings to adjust the behavior of the TigerStop. This manual will explain common menu settings. The menu options are fully described in the TigerStop version 5 User’s Guide, available at www.tigerstop.com. From the Ready Screen (pg.
  • Page 21: Home

    The TigerStop Menu Home The home routine is a reference routine that must be successfully completed before the motor will respond to commands. The home routine is a standard part of initialization (pg. 9), but it can also be run from the menu to clear some error states.
  • Page 22: Find End Limits

    The TigerStop Menu Find End Limits Finding the end limits automatically locates the minimum and maximum limits of travel. The positioner will move slowly, first to the home end and then to the minimum position. The limit settings will be updated.
  • Page 23: Scale

    The TigerStop Menu Scale Scale is the setting that relates motor rotation to the distance traveled. Adjust the scale when accuracy decreases with distance from the calibration point. The fastest way to arrive at the correct scale is through the scaling cycle.
  • Page 24: Password

    The TigerStop Menu Password To change the password: Access the Options menu (pg. 14) and press repeatedly until the Password screen is displayed. 2. Enter the current password and press • The current password will be displayed. • The default password is the serial number.
  • Page 25: Disable Quick Calibration

    The TigerStop Menu Disable Quick Calibration Removing the quick calibration button from the Ready Screen prevents operators from changing the calibration without a password. To disable quick calibration: Access the Options menu (pg. 14) and press repeatedly until the Show Cal screen is displayed.
  • Page 26: Tigertouch

    TigerTouch TigerTouch is a more convenient control system for the TigerSaw Miter. TigerTouch software allows control of both pushing and mitering motions from a single tablet, enabling the TigerSaw Miter to process lists of parts. This manual will discuss basic TigerTouch operation as well as topics specific to the TigerSaw Miter. TigerTouch operation is covered more extensively in the TigerTouch User’s Guide, available at https://www.tigerstop.com/support/manuals/.
  • Page 27: Move Screen

    TigerTouch Move Screen The Move screen allows manual control of all connected equipment. The Move screen can always be accessed by touching “Move” at the top of the screen. Display: • The miter angle and pusher position are both displayed at the lower left of the Move Screen. •...
  • Page 28: List Screen

    TigerTouch List Screen The List screen is used to process cut lists. The List screen can always be accessed by touching “List” at the top of the screen. Display: • Length is the back-fence length of the specified part. Back-fence length is the dimension of the part in contact with the back fence during processing. •...
  • Page 29: Options Screen

    TigerTouch Options Screen The Options screen provides interface choices, functionality outside of the typical work flow, and access to the settings on connected TigerStops. The Options screen can always be accessed by touching “Options” at the top of the screen. Display: •...
  • Page 30: Pivot Point Calibration

    TigerTouch Pivot Point Calibration TigerTouch stores information about the pivot point of the TigerSaw Miter. This is CRITICAL to allow accurate part lengths. The pivot point information is stored on the tablet during installation and training, and should not change over the life of the TigerSaw.
  • Page 31: Adjustments

    Adjustments Air pressure in the TigerSaw Miter can be adjusted at the regulators (below, right). These regulators are located on the right side of the saw base, under the cover (below, left). Lift up and then out to remove the cover.
  • Page 32: Saw Stroke Height

    Adjustments Saw Stroke Height The saw stroke affects the cutting envelope and the time needed for a saw cycle. The lower limit of the saw stroke is fixed. The upper limit of the saw stroke is set by the position of the upper limit switch, located in the saw base.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Do not change the thresholds without specific instructions from TigerStop customer service. • Speeds should never exceed 25 in/s (635 mm/s) for a TigerStop, or 30 in/s (762 mm/s) for a TigerTurbo. • Scale should be between 2 and 3.
  • Page 34: Boot Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Boot Diagnostics Boot diagnostics is a tool for testing TigerStop subsystems. To access boot diagnostics, press and hold while powering up. STOP Line 1 shows the encoder count. • This number should change smoothly as the motor rotates. •...
  • Page 35: Saw Stroke And Cut Quality

    Troubleshooting 4. Press to begin the test, and wait for the results. 5. The I/O test is passed if the “Bad Pins” field is empty. • Failure to unplug the I/O cable can cause false negative results (e.g. bad pin 2). •...
  • Page 36: Diagrams

    Diagrams Saw Pneumatic 1...
  • Page 37 Diagrams Saw Pneumatic 2...
  • Page 38: Saw Electrical

    Diagrams Saw Electrical...
  • Page 39: Safety Box

    Diagrams Safety Box...
  • Page 40: M12 Connections

    Diagrams M12 Connections...
  • Page 41: Saw Parts 1: Tabletop

    Diagrams Saw Parts 1: Tabletop Saw Parts 1: Tabletop - Legend Description Description Description Rotary Table Fixed Block Slides Dust Collection Covers Height Adjustment Fisheye Adapter Lever Rubber Binder Cap Guard Cylinder Pillar Short Plate Proximity Switch Binder Seat Rotary Knob Plate Length Proximity Sensor Chip Control Valve...
  • Page 42: Saw Parts 2: Housing

    Diagrams Saw Parts 2: Housing Saw Parts 2: Housing - Legend Description Description Description Description Cabinet Upper Door Lock Single-head Dust Tube Seat Radiator Electric Backplate Upper Shroud Cabinet Pressure Backplate Electric Control Regulator Fence Lamp Base Solenoid Valve Fix Washer Stop Switch Safety Switch Foot Pedal...
  • Page 43: Saw Parts 3: Drive

    Diagrams Saw Parts 3: Drive Saw parts 3: Drive - Legend Description Description Description Dust Cover Dust Hopper Angle Iron Shaft Bearing Saw Cylinder Block Back Bearing Cover Belt Tension Nut Blade Lock Bolt Blade Pulley Motor (reverse thread) Pulley Bushing Clevis Nut Saw Outside Collet Shaft Seat...
  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Universal Parts Positioner options for the TigerSaw Miter are the TigerStop and the TigerTurbo. Both machines are both driven by the same control electronics. Part number Part name Description AMP6 amplifier circuit board for driving the motor CON5...
  • Page 45: Common Tigerstop Parts

    (near motor) MOT2 TigerStop motor drive motor for TigerStop • The working length of the TigerStop is 2 feet (0.6 m) less than the overall length of the TigerStop. Serial Common TigerTurbo Parts Number Part number Part name...
  • Page 46: Maintenance

    • Vacuum out the saw base monthly. • Blow the TigerStop beam clean yearly or if debris triggers sensors. • Do not use the infeed and outfeed tables for material storage. Air supply to the entire system can be disconnected with the quick connect to the right of the main pressure regulator.
  • Page 47: Blade

    Maintenance Blade Blade sharpness can affect cut quality, accuracy, and waste. Replace or resharpen blades whenever cut quality or stroke speed declines. Blade Removal Set the mitering angle to 30° left of zero. 2. Turn the saw off. 3. Disconnect power and air. 4.
  • Page 48: Lubrication

    Maintenance Lubrication Swivel Table Lubrication A timed grease dispenser provides lubrication for the swivel table. This dispenser (right) is located on the front right corner of the saw cabinet. When the reservoir is nearly empty, refill it. • Use a nozzle or coupler designed for standard grease fittings. •...
  • Page 49 Use Molykote 44 or an equivalent bearing grease. Blade Lubrication (option) TigerSaw Miter for non-ferrous metal applications will be equipped with a blade lubrication misting system. If present, this system will be located on the back of the saw base. The lubrication system has adjustments for the amount and density of coolant dispensed.
  • Page 50: Saw Belt Tension And Replacement

    Maintenance Saw Belt Tension and Replacement The pictured bolt on the motor mount is used to adjust belt tension. To adjust belt tension: Set the mitering angle to 45° right of zero. 2. Turn the saw off. 3. Disconnect power and air. 4.
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  • Page 52 FIND US ONLINE AT www.tigerstop.com 12909 NE 95th Street Vancouver, WA 98682-2426 1.360.254.0661 sales@tigerstop.com TigerStop B.V. Holland 31 546 575 171 info@tigerstop.nl 1/9/19...

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