• The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob allows the user to switch between Standard and Low Clamp Pressure to avoid crushing fragile material for CMCs that include this feature.

  • Push the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob In to use the Standard Pressure.

  • Pull the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob Out to use the Lower Pressure.

    • Set the pressure for the low pressure setting with the Clamp Pressure Adjustment.

Connections:

• The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob is usually located on the Control Panel on the left side of the Board.

• The Clamp Pressure can be set to a specific pressure with the Clamp Pressure Adjustment on the Control Panel.

• The Clamp Pressure Adjustment is located on the Control Panel on the left side of the Board.

Troubleshooting:

• If the Clamps are not engaging:

  • Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.

  • For the Z Series, see if the Cut Preview is indicating that some of the Finger Clamps need to be rotated before it can cut.

  • Check the Air Lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Check the ECU connections into the back of the Control Panel, Gantry and the Computer and make sure they are plugged in tight.

  • Turn off the ECU and close the software. Turn on the ECU and restart the software.

  • For the Z Series, see if the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob on the Control Panel is set to the Low Setting.

  • For the Z Series, make sure the Clamp Pressure Adjustment on the Control Panel isn’t set too low.

  • Check the Clamp Test Button on the Actuator Valve in the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry.

    • The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.

• The Finger Clamps are crushing the material.

  • The Mat Clamp Pressure can be adjusted with the Mat Clamp Pressure Knob on the Control Panel.

  • The Clamp Pressure can be set to a specific pressure with the Clamp Pressure Adjustment on the Control Panel.