Air Clamp

Connections:

• The Air Clamps sit within the Air Clamp Rails of the 5000, 8000 and 8500 CMC models.

• There is one Air Clamp in the Vertical Rail and two in the Horizontal Rails.

• The Air Clamp is controlled by the Air Valve Assembly located in the Gantry and the ECU/Driver Pack signals.

Troubleshooting:

• If the matboard is being pushed aside when you try to cut because the Air Clamps are not inflating:

  • Make sure that the Air Compressor is on.

• If the Air Clamps are not inflating, listen for an air leak in the clamp.

  • If there is air leaking, the Air Clamp needs to be replaced.

• If the Air Clamps are not inflating and there is no sound of an air leak:

  • Check the Air Compressor and make sure it is on.

  • Check the air lines to make sure they are not kinked.

  • Are the connection cables for the ECU/Driver Pack, Gantry, Computer and Control Panel (if appropriate) on tight?

  • Turn off the ECU/Driver Pack close the software. Turn on the ECU/Driver Pack restart the software.

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

    • The Air Valve Assembly may need to be replaced.