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TigerStop® 5.0 C o n t r o l l e r G u i d e January 2007

IMPORTANT! TigerStop must be enabled with a code that must be obtained from TigerStop Customer Service. If you will be installing your unit on a weekend or after business hours, be sure to get your enable code before 4 p.m. PST!

Contact information: TigerStop LLC, Assembly Plant, 12909 NE 95th St., Vancouver, WA 98682

Tel: 360 448-6138 ● Fax: 360 260-0755 ● Website: www.tigerstop.com ● Email: [email protected]

© 2007 TigerStop LLC

http://www.tigerstop.com

mailto:[email protected]

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Table Of Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................1

Register Your Warranty ..................................................................................................................................1

Enable Your TigerStop ...................................................................................................................................1

What is my password? ...................................................................................................................................1

What TigerStop Does .....................................................................................................................................2

TigerStop has four basic functions… and a fifth! ..................................................................................2

1. Move ..............................................................................................................................................2

2. Pre-Set ............................................................................................................................................2

3. Increment........................................................................................................................................2

4. List .................................................................................................................................................2

5. Menu ..............................................................................................................................................2

Quick Start .....................................................................................................................................................3

The TigerStop Controller ...............................................................................................................................3

Controller Cable .............................................................................................................................................4

The Ready Screen ..........................................................................................................................................5

Simple Start Up ..............................................................................................................................................6

Manual Movement .........................................................................................................................................6

Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................7

Menu Flow .....................................................................................................................................................8

Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................................9

Calibrate .................................................................................................................................................9

CrossCut.................................................................................................................................................9

Home Routine ........................................................................................................................................9

Kerf ......................................................................................................................................................10

Find Limit ............................................................................................................................................10

Auto Setup............................................................................................................................................11

Min Limit .............................................................................................................................................13

Max Limit ............................................................................................................................................13

Scale .....................................................................................................................................................13

Lash ......................................................................................................................................................14

Auto Detect ..........................................................................................................................................14

Auto Test ..............................................................................................................................................15

Offset Menu .................................................................................................................................................17

Program an Offset ................................................................................................................................17

Go To an Offset ....................................................................................................................................17

Options Menu...............................................................................................................................................19

Language ..............................................................................................................................................19

Password ..............................................................................................................................................19

Sleep Mode ..........................................................................................................................................20

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Units (Inches or Metric) .......................................................................................................................20

Contrast ................................................................................................................................................21

Printer Type ..........................................................................................................................................21

Print Names..........................................................................................................................................22

Print Lengths ........................................................................................................................................22

Print Bar Codes ....................................................................................................................................23

CrossCut Alarm....................................................................................................................................23

Safe Zone .............................................................................................................................................24

Feed Hazard .........................................................................................................................................24

Part List Menu..............................................................................................................................................26

Head Cut...............................................................................................................................................26

Tail Cut.................................................................................................................................................26

Outfeed.................................................................................................................................................27

Backoff .................................................................................................................................................27

Retract ..................................................................................................................................................28

Retract Offset .......................................................................................................................................28

Load Offset...........................................................................................................................................28

Max Set Point Length ..........................................................................................................................29

Waste ....................................................................................................................................................29

Configure Pre-Sets ...............................................................................................................................30

Clear All Part Lists ...............................................................................................................................30

Opti Score ............................................................................................................................................31

Opti Time .............................................................................................................................................31

Opti Pen................................................................................................................................................32

Clamp 1 ................................................................................................................................................32

Clamp 2 ................................................................................................................................................33

Motion Menu................................................................................................................................................34

Inbound Speed......................................................................................................................................34

Outbound Speed ...................................................................................................................................34

Inbound Acceleration ...........................................................................................................................34

Outbound Acceleration.........................................................................................................................35

Inbound Deceleration ...........................................................................................................................35

Outbound Deceleration ........................................................................................................................36

Move Delay..........................................................................................................................................36

Timer Menu..................................................................................................................................................37

Clamp ON Delay..................................................................................................................................37

Saw ON Delay......................................................................................................................................37

Timeout for DM OFF...........................................................................................................................38

Timeout for Tool ON............................................................................................................................38

Timeout for Tool OFF ..........................................................................................................................38

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Timeout for DM ON ............................................................................................................................39

Clamp OFF Delay ................................................................................................................................39

Saw Cycle Delay..................................................................................................................................40

Timeout for RSD Ready.......................................................................................................................40

System Menu................................................................................................................................................41

Serial Number & Enable Code.............................................................................................................41

Delete Enable Code..............................................................................................................................41

Software Version ..................................................................................................................................42

Set Zero End.........................................................................................................................................42

Tool Interface Type ..............................................................................................................................43

Baud Rate .............................................................................................................................................44

Debug Menu.................................................................................................................................................46

I/O Test .................................................................................................................................................46

Drive Test .............................................................................................................................................46

I/O Mask ..............................................................................................................................................47

Debug Mode.........................................................................................................................................47

Increment......................................................................................................................................................49

Negative Increment ..............................................................................................................................51

List ...............................................................................................................................................................52

List Central...........................................................................................................................................52

Run List........................................................................................................................................................53

List View ......................................................................................................................................................54

List Edit........................................................................................................................................................55

List Edit Select Type ............................................................................................................................55

List Edit Select Opt ..............................................................................................................................56

List Edit Select Head & Tail Cuts ........................................................................................................56

List Edit Local Head & Tail Cuts.........................................................................................................57

List Edit Lines ......................................................................................................................................57

List Edit Pattern Stock Length .............................................................................................................58

List Edit Pattern Lines..........................................................................................................................59

List Clear......................................................................................................................................................61

Pre-Set ..........................................................................................................................................................62

Use Pre-Set...........................................................................................................................................62

Pre-Set View.........................................................................................................................................63

Pre-Set Edit ..........................................................................................................................................63

Pre-Set Clear ........................................................................................................................................64

TigerStop Warranty ......................................................................................................................................66

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Introduction

Register Your Warranty When your new TigerStop arrives, you will find a warranty registration wrapped around the controller in the accessory box.

Fill out this form and fax it to TigerStop Customer Service at (360) 260-0755. TigerStop Customer Service will contact you by phone to give you the enable code, within the hour during regular business hours, (360) 448-6138 Mon-Fri 7am~4pm PST (West Coast), or the next business day if faxed after 4:00 P.M. When you get your enable code from TigerStop Customer Service, it's time to…

Enable Your TigerStop To use your TigerStop, you have to enable it! Your TigerStop warranty begins on the day that your TigerStop is enabled! To enable your TigerStop…

1. Fill out the warranty registration form and fax it to TigerStop. Fax 360-260-0755. TigerStop customer service will give you your machine's enable code.

2. Turn TigerStop ON . The switch is on the motor box… .

3. The screen displays "Enter Enable Code…Call TigerStop…ph# 360-254-0661" and the machine serial number in the format SN=#######. The first two digits are the last two digits of the year of manufacture.

4. When you receive the enable code from TigerStop, enter the number, and press [=] to load it.

If the "Enter enable code" and the other messages stop blinking, the enable code has been successfully loaded (but not yet stored), so you can run the home routine. If the "Enter enable code" and the other messages continue to display…

If you encounter a home routine failure right after you have entered your enable code, the enable code will NOT have been stored, and it will have to be re-entered. TigerStop is not actually enabled until it has successfully run the home routine and stored the enable code.

What is my password? The TigerStop password is set to the serial number at the factory.


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What TigerStop Does TigerStop is FAST and ACCURATE, the automated pusher and stop system designed to eliminate costly setup time and reduce waste. It replaces manual stop systems which must be adjusted and calibrated by hand with the use of a tape measure. TigerStop is completely field upgradable for a wide array of special applications. Contact Customer Service to find out more about TigerStop's capabilities!

TigerStop has four basic functions… and a fifth!

1. Move

Move — The Move function lets you move TigerStop to a position by entering a length manually

at the controller and pressing [START].

2. Pre-Set

Pre-Set — The Pre-Set function is a set of 100 programmable "hot keys" to quickly access lengths

that you use often. You can group them in various ways, create, edit and delete them on the fly, as needed.

3. Increment

Increment — The Increment function is a push feed mode used to step TigerStop through a series

of repetitive equal movements. Only one increment can be set and used at a time.

4. List

List — The List function is TigerStop's versatile part list handler, letting the user run, view, edit

and clear part list data. There are 3 types of part lists: Pusher, Set Point and Pattern.

TigerStop has one other very important function

5. Menu

Menu — The Menu is really more than a function. It is a group of 8 different menus that regulate

every movement, operation and function of TigerStop. The menu does not process your materials, but it tells TigerStop how to process them.

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Quick Start

The TigerStop Controller

The Controller is the operator's primary command center, at which all TigerStop functions can be programmed, used and edited. The Controller consists of the following parts:

Fig. 1

Power ON Indicator Light (Fig. 1)

Fig. 2

LCD Display (Fig. 2)

Fig. 3

Functional Keys (Fig. 3) Left Arrow — Back space/delete one character at a time. In menus, scroll or toggle backwards.

Right Arrow — Insert a space while entering numbers. In menus, scroll or toggle forwards.

OK — Accept selections and advance to next.

Cancel — Cancel out of menu selection without saving. Go back one level in menu.

Fig. 4

Soft Keys (Fig. 4) Select from options displayed in the bottom line of the screen.

Fig. 5

Functional Keys (Fig. 5) Stop — Instantly stops any TigerStop movement. From inside any menu, returns to the Ready Screen.

Start — Moves the stop to the next position. Used for no other purpose, except to initiate TigerStop movement.

… Fig. 6 Fig. 7

Calculator Keys (Fig. 6) Input numbers just like with a standard calculator. [=] — Complete a calculation and view the result. In menus, press [=] after entering the password to be able to change a parameter value.

Math Function Keys (Fig. 7) Minus, used for subtraction. Plus, used for addition.

Star, used for multiplication.


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Fig. 8

Slash, used for division.

On/Off Button (Fig. 8) This is a soft boot button. It turns the display and drive OFF.

Controller Cable The TigerStop 5.0 controller cable connects the controller to the motor box or amplifier box on all machines.

The controller cable is 10' (3m) long (Fig. 1). The ends are color coded: blue end to motor/amplifier (Fig. 2), yellow end to controller (Figs. 3, 4)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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Controller Cable Replacement Replacement controller cables are available from TigerStop. Just contact Customer Service.

Starting with TigerStop 5.0, you can also replace the standard controller cable with any straight through VGA cable. You can also use "off the shelf" VGA extension cables.

Quick Start

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The Ready Screen

The Ready Screen is the starting point for all TigerStop functions. When TigerStop is first powered up, line 4 is blank, except for the soft key prompt Show.

Press [D] to show TigerStop menu soft key prompts on line 4.

To hide them again, press .

The entire TigerStop menu is accessible from the Ready Screen. To return to the Ready Screen from any menu…

. To return to the Ready Screen one menu level at a time…

Line 1 is the "heart beat" that shows that "all is well" in the realm of TigerStop. The upper left corner shows the system movement status by means of a whirling baton and a letter:

H — Holding still. A — Accelerating. D — Decelerating. C — Moving at a Constant speed. X — "X'ed out" — The power to the amplifier has been cut.

Run the home routine to recover. L — Executing a Lash reducing movement. W — Waiting to move. [blank] — The amplifier is in sleep mode. N — The amplifier is NOT responding. Reseat the controller

cable and cycle power.

Line 2 shows the current position of TigerStop. Position will show as XXXX.XXXin when using the inch system of measurement.

Position will show as XXXX.XXXmm when using the metric system of measurement.

Line 3 shows the next position of TigerStop, and is a prompt waiting for user input. Whatever is entered here becomes the target destination of the next TigerStop move.

Line 4 displays the soft key prompts. Menu — Press [A] to access Menu, the location of all

TigerStop parameters and setup functions. Incr — Press [B] to access the Increment function. List — Press [C] to access the List function. PrSet — Press [D] to access the Pre-Set function.


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Simple Start Up Whenever you power up TigerStop, it runs through the home routine.

1. Power TigerStop ON. The switch is on the side of the motor box… .

2. Press [START] to start the home routine.

TigerStop is now ready to go to work for you!

Manual Movement To move TigerStop to a position by entering a length at the controller…

1. Start at the Ready Screen.

2. Enter a length at the keypad.

Example: 24 1/2" …

3. Press .

The stop moves to 24 1/2". The position displays in decimal inches. TigerStop is waiting for your next move.

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Menu Menu Central

At the Ready Screen… press [A] to access Menu screen 1 press [B] to access Increment press [C] to access List press [D] to access Pre-Set

At Menu screen 1… press [A] to access Setup press [B] to access Offset press [C] to access Options press [D] to access Parts List

for Menu screen 2.

At Menu screen 2… press [A] to access Motion Parameters press [B] to access Timer Parameters press [C] to access System Information press [D] to access Debug

to go to previous screen.


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Menu Flow This flow chart shows every possible parameter.

Some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

[A] Menu

Screen 1 Screen 2

[A] Setup

[B] Offset

[C] Options

[D] Part List

[A] Motion

[B] Timer

[C] System Info

[D] Debug

Calibrate Set

Offset Set Language Set Head Cut

Set Inbound Speed

Set Clamp ON Delay

View Serial# & Enable

Code

Run I/O Test

Set Cross Cut Offset

Go To an

Offset Set Password Set Tail Cut

Set Outbnd Speed

Set Saw ON Delay

View Software Version

Run Drive Test

Run Home Routine

Enable Sleep

Mode Set Outfeed

Set Inbound Acceleration

Set Timeout for DM OFF

Set Zero End Run I/O

Mask

Set Kerf Set Inches or

Metric Set Backoff

Set Outbnd Acceleration

Set Timeout for Tool ON

Set Tool Interface Type

Set Debug Mode

Find Limits Set LCD Contrast

Set Retract Set Inbound Deceleration

Set Timeout for Tool OFF

Set Baud Rate

Run Auto Setup

Set Printer

Type Set Retract

Offset Set Outbnd

Deceleration Set Timeout for DM ON

Set Min Limit Print Names Set Load

Offset Set Move Delay

Set Clamp OFF Delay

Set Max Limit

Print Cut Lengths

Set Max Set Point Length

Set Saw Cycle Delay

Set Scale Print Bar

Codes Set Waste First / Last

Set Timeout

for RSD Ready

Set Lash Enable

CrossCut Alarm

Configure Pre-Sets

Auto Detect Tool Interface

Set Safe

Zone CLEAR All Work Lists

Run Auto Test

Set Feed Hazard

Set Opti Score

Set Opti Time

Set Opti Penalty

Set Clamp 1

Set Clamp 2

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Setup Menu

At menu screen 1… 1. press [A] to access Setup

2. to scroll through the 12 screens of the setup menu…

3. Press [STOP] to exit Menu.

The setup menu accesses parameters and functions that keep TigerStop accurate. Every possible parameter is shown in this manual, but some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

Calibrate Calibration sets the distance from the stop's current position to the zero point.

1. Cut a sample piece and measure it carefully.

2. Enter the length of the sample piece.

3. Press [D] to save parameter and exit to the Ready Screen.

CrossCut Cross cut is a calibration that sets the offset or distance between Stop 1 and Stop 2 on a TigerCrossCut. Factory default is 60". Actual offset may vary slightly and should be corrected using the following method.

1. Cut a very short sample piece using Stop 1.

2. Without moving position, flip up Stop 1, and cut another sample piece using Stop 2.

3. Carefully measure the short and the long samples.

4. The difference between the samples is the value of this parameter. Enter this value into the controller.


Home Routine The Home TigerStop function lets the user run the Home routine at any time without having to power the machine OFF and ON.


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Make sure the feed table is clear.

Nothing should lie in the path of the stop.

1. Press [START] to run the home routine.

The stop will move away from the machine zero end and toward the home end.

When the stop reaches the home end, it backs off slightly.

Then, the stop reaches the home end limit and halts.


Kerf Kerf sets the thickness of the saw blade, when the tool is a saw. This parameter is important if you are using push feed, pattern or increment.

1. Cut a sample piece of a whole inch length and measure it carefully.

2. Cut the sample piece in two. It does not have to be cut exactly in half.

3. Hold the two cut pieces tightly together and remeasure the resulting piece. The difference between the length of the uncut piece and the length of the two cut pieces is your saw thickness, or kerf.

4. Enter the new kerf value.


Check the kerf and adjust the kerf parameter whenever you change the saw blade.

Find Limit The Find Limit function automatically finds the minimum and maximum limits of travel. These are functional designations called zero end and home end.

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1. Press [START] to run find limit.


When it reaches the home end, it saves the home end limit value.

The stop will move away from the home end and toward the machine zero end.

When it reaches the zero end, it saves the zero end limit value.


Auto Setup The Auto Setup function is a process that tunes TigerStop's accuracy.



1. Press [START] to run auto setup.



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When it reaches the home end, it saves the home end limit value.

The stop will move away from the home end and toward the machine zero end.

When it reaches the zero end, it saves the zero end limit value.

The stop moves into position for the user to make a sample cut.

2. When the stop is in position, cut the sample piece and measure it. It should be close to the display length.

3. Press to continue.

4. Enter the actual length of the sample cut.

5. Press [START] to continue.

The stop moves to a second position for another sample cut.

6. When the stop is in position, cut the sample piece and measure it. It should be close to the display length.


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8. Enter the actual length of the sample cut.

9. Press [START] to continue. The display flashes "Success!" and then quickly reverts to the Auto Setup screen.


Min Limit Min Limit lets the user manually set the minimum limit of travel. This value is the smallest valid position for the machine.

1. Enter the machine password, and press [=].

2. Enter the new minimum limit.


Max Limit Max Limit lets the user manually set the maximum limit of travel. This value is the largest valid position for the machine.


2. Enter the new maximum limit.


Scale Scale lets the user manually set the scale. The factory default value of scale is 2.36200 for TigerStop. Other TigerStop machine types have other default values for scale. Scale is a password protected function because to change the value incorrectly can damage the machine! Proceed with caution!


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2. Enter the new scale value.


Default scale values are 2.36200 (TigerStop) and 8.00000 (TigerFence). An incorrect scale value can damage the machine!

Example If the scale value is set too high, encoder counts per 1/1000th of an inch will increase, and the stop will move faster and further than its parameters. This will result in the stop crashing into the end of the machine.

Lash Lash lets the user manually set the lash parameter. The value of lash is the length of the lash-dissipating movement the carriage makes after it moves into position. Default lash values are 0.050 (TigerStop) and 0.150 (TigerFence). Change this parameter cautiously! A higher lash will trade lowering the speed for increasing accuracy.


2. Enter the new lash value.


Auto Detect The Auto Detect function automatically detects and sets up the tool connect type.

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1. Press to begin.


Make sure that nothing will impede the tool from activating.


4. If the tool is activated by means of a foot switch, keep the foot switch depressed, and

press to continue.

If you have a tool interface, it will be detected and type will display in the screen. If no tool is connected, the message "No Tool Interface detected!" will appear.


Auto Test The Auto Test routine runs TigerStop back and forth between two or more pre-set values, starting at the first one and moving until it gets to a cleared pre-set. If no pre-sets are programmed, Auto Test will run between two points 10% greater than the min limit and 10% less than the max limit.



1. Press [START] to run the auto test routine.

The stop will move to the first pre-set. This is set to be the minimum value at the factory. If you have programmed your own pre-sets and then run Auto Test, the result may be different. The stop will move to the last pre-set before it encounters an empty pre-set.


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(There may be other pre-sets AFTER the empty one, but Auto Test will not find them.)

Auto Test will keep running continuously.

2. Press [STOP] to end Auto Test and exit Menu.

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Offset Menu

At menu screen 1… 1. press [B] to access Offset

2. to scroll through the 100 available offsets…

Offset Facts At the Offset menu you can access and

program up to 99 offsets. An offset repositions the TigerStop zero

point for special applications. Offsets are nameable in the language file.

Contact TigerStop for an updated file. The first offset, Offset#1, is the true zero

point of your tool; it cannot be changed.

Program an Offset

An offset repositions the TigerStop zero point for special applications.

1. to Offset#2 or higher (up to #100).

2. At the keypad, enter a value, for example [8], and press [=].

3. The value appears as Offset = 8.000in. Press [B] to use the offset.

The value of the offset is added to the current position. In this example, if TigerStop was at 10", after pressing [B], the current position displays as 18", even though TigerStop did not move.

The screen display changes while the offset is being set.

Then it returns to the Ready Screen.

Go To an Offset


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The GoTo soft key lets you skip ahead to any offset number to use it

1. At the keypad, enter an offset number. It will show up in New Value, for example [24], and press [C].

2. The number you entered appears as Offset#24, and the value of this offset displays. Press [B] to use this offset.

The value of the offset is added to the current position. In this example, if TigerStop was at 10", after pressing [B], the current position displays as 16", even though TigerStop did not move.

The screen display changes while the offset is being set.

Then it returns to the Ready Screen.

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Options Menu

At menu screen 1… 1. press [C] to access Options

2. to scroll through the 10 screens of the options menu…


The options menu accesses and sets various user interface configurations that TigerStop uses. Every possible parameter is shown in this manual, but some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

Language The Language parameter lets the user select the controller display language.

1. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through available display languages.

Display language is a list parameter.

The default language is Standard English.

2. Press [D] to save selection and exit to the Ready Screen.

Password The Password parameter lets the user change the password that protects a variety of TigerStop functions and parameters.

1. Enter the actual password (if known), or the factory default password, and press [=].


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The password that is currently stored will appear at Password.

2. Enter the new password at New Value.


Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode parameter lets the user tell TigerStop to power down if idle for longer than the time set here. A value of 0s means Sleep Mode is OFF.

1. Enter the password, and press [=].

2. Enter the time in SECONDS that you want TigerStop to wait while idle before it powers down. Example: 600s = 10 minutes.


Units (Inches or Metric) The Units parameter lets the user select which measurement system to work in. The choices are Imperial units (12 inches=1 foot) or Metric units (millimeters). The factory default is Imperial, but this is easily changed. Using Imperial units lets the user enter lengths in inches, decimal inches, fractional inches, inches and feet. Using Metric units, all lengths are shown in millimeters.

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle between Inches and Metric.

Units of measurement is a list parameter.

The default unit is Inches.

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Contrast The Contrast parameter sets the LCD screen contrast ratio. Higher percentage entered here means a darker display font. A setting below 85% will be difficult to see.

The factory default is 100%.


2. Enter a new value to change the screen contrast.


Printer Type The Printer Type parameter lets the user select which of three printers supplied by TigerStop will be used, or none at all.

1. Press [B] or [C] to trigger password prompt.

Printer type is a list parameter.

The default printer type is None.


3. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through available printers.


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Print Names The Print Names parameter is used to turn on or off the function of printing names on labels output by a TigerStop printer.

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle between selections.

Print name is a list parameter.

The default is NONE, do not print names.


Print Lengths The Print Cut parameter is used to turn on or off the function of printing lengths on labels output by a TigerStop printer.

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PrintCut = Print Length 1. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through available

print sizes.

Print lengths is a list parameter.

The default is NONE, do not print lengths.


Print Bar Codes The Print Bar Codes parameter is used to turn on or off the function of printing bar codes on labels output by a TigerStop printer.


Print bar codes is a list parameter.

The default is NONE, do not print bar codes.


CrossCut Alarm The Cross Cut Alarm parameter is used to turn on or off a warning message that can appear on the controller display to tell the user which of two stops is being utilized. When set to ON, an extra step is added any time TigerCrossCut switches from stop 1 to stop 2 or vice versa. After displaying the warning, the stop will not move to the new position without user input—the OK button must be pressed to start movement. This parameter appears only in the Options menu of TigerCrossCut machines.


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CrossCut alarm is a list parameter.


Safe Zone The Safe Zone parameter sets the minimum distance from the blade which is considered safe. This parameter appears only in the Options menu of TigerFence and TigerCrossCut machines.

The factory default is 3".


2. Enter a new value to change the safe zone.


Feed Hazard Feed Hazard is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. If a piece of stock longer than the value of this parameter is to be cut, the controller prompts the operator to decide whether to push it through without cutting it, or to cut it. This is a safety mechanism to prevent stock from coming through and injuring someone because it extends past the end of the feed table or other outfeed support. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter. This parameter does NOT appear in the Options menu of TigerFence and TigerCrossCut machines.

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2. Enter a new value to change the feed hazard.


Default feed hazard value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum feed hazard value is 0.000". Maximum feed hazard value is 999.000"


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Part List Menu

At menu screen 1… 1. press [D] to access Part List

2. to scroll through the 17 screens of the setup menu…


The part list menu accesses and sets various TigerStop part list customizations. Every possible parameter is shown in this manual, but some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

Head Cut

Head Cut is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists that have designated the use of global head and tail cuts. The head cut is material removed from the leading end of a board, not included in Clear Length, to square up the board for the first Piece (finished part) and remove potential end Defects (splits). Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the head cut, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Tail Cut, or…


Set head cut to its minimum length of 0.000" to turn this parameter OFF. Maximum head cut length is 5.000". Default value is 1.000".

Tail Cut

Tail Cut is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists that have designated the use of global head and tail cuts. The tail cut is material removed from the trailing end of a board, not included in Clear Length, to square up the last Piece (finished part) and remove potential end Defects (splits). Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

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1. To change the length of the tail cut, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Outfeed, or…


Set tail cut to its minimum length of 0.000" to turn this parameter OFF. Maximum tail cut length is 20.000". Default value is 1.000".

Outfeed Outfeed is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. After the last cut on a board, the pusher will move out to this position. Normally, this should be a negative value greater than the minimum limit, which will push the rest of the material past the saw guard. An outfeed setting outside the min-max limits results in no movement of the carriage. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the outfeed, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Backoff, or…


Default outfeed value of 0.000" cannot be changed on TigerFence and TigerCrossCut. Default outfeed value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum outfeed value is -999.900". Maximum outfeed value is 999.900".

Backoff

Backoff is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. Backoff is the lowest position value at which the carriage will come to rest. If a cut requires that the pusher go further than this, it will retreat to this value after going to the cut length position, but before it asserts the saw enable signal. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the backoff, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Retract, or…


Default backoff value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum backoff value is -24.000". Maximum backoff value is 24.000".


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Retract Retract is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. After moving to any cut length position, the carriage will retract by the value of this parameter before asserting the saw enable signal and coming to a full rest. After the cut has been made, the carriage will return to the original cut position before moving on. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the retract, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Retract Offset, or…


Default retract value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum retract value is 0.000". Maximum retract value is 20.000".

Application: Metal tube bending processes

Retract Offset Retract Offset is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. This parameter functions with Retract, being used in systems in which the material moves during the process. The length of retract offset is ADDED to the original cut length to give the position to which the carriage will return AFTER a retract. It does not affect the position to which the carriage pushes the material on its next move. If no retract takes place, the Retract Offset parameter is ignored. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the retract offset, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Feed Hazard, or…


Default retract offset value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum retract offset value is -10.000". Maximum retract offset value is 10.000"

Load Offset Load Offset is a global parameter applied to all push feed and pattern part lists. Simply put, load offset is the amount of space that is needed to safely load material in front of a fully retracted pusher. The length of load offset is added to the Stock Length, and the carriage moves to the resulting position during the loading phase. Set point part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

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1. To change the length of the load offset, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Max SPL, or…


Default load offset value of 0.000" turns this parameter OFF. Minimum load offset value is 0.000". Maximum load offset value is 200.000".

Max Set Point Length Maximum Set Point Length is a global parameter applied only to optimized set point part lists. A Stock Length longer than the value of Max SPL will result in an error response, preventing GIGO issues with TigerOptimizer. Push feed and pattern part lists are NOT affected by this parameter.

1. To change the length of the Max SPL, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Waste, or…


Minimum Max SPL value is 0.000". Maximum Max SPL value is 1000.000". Default Max SPL value is 240.000".

Waste

Waste First / Last is a global parameter applied all optimized part lists. If this parameter is set to FIRST, the waste generated in processing a Stock Length will be cut out before the desired Pieces. If set to LAST, the desired Pieces are cut first, and then the waste is processed. Factory default value is LAST.

1. Press [B] or [C] to toggle between first and last.

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Configure Pre-Sets Configure Pre-Sets lets the user choose to run pre-sets in set point, pusher or increment mode.

1. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through the options:

2. SET POINT

PUSHER

INCREMENT. Configure pre-sets is a list parameter.


Clear All Part Lists CLEAR All Part Lists is a function which permanently deletes ALL part lists from TigerStop memory.

Do NOT use this function carelessly! Its effects are irreversible!

1. Press to begin.

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A warning message gives you one more chance to back out of this IRREVERSIBLE decision (you can't take it back). If you change your mind and do NOT want to continue, do NOT press [OK]! Press [CANCEL]!

2. Press to back out to the first screen, or press [STOP] to completely exit the Menu, OR…

If you really want to delete ALL your part lists…

3. Press to delete them FOREVER!

The screen quickly flashes Success!

Opti Score The Opti Score parameter sets the amount of Waste in a Solution which is considered acceptable. The value is expressed in inches or metric. This parameter affects only optimized part lists. A lower value results in slower but better optimization. A higher value results in faster but worse optimization.

1. To change the opti score value, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Opti Time, or…


Minimum Opti Score value is -100.000". Maximum Opti Score value is 100.000". Default Opti Score value is 2.000".

Opti Time

The Opti Time parameter sets the maximum time the optimizer can take to find a Solution which is considered acceptable. The value is expressed in milli-seconds. This parameter affects only optimized part lists. A lower value results in faster but worse optimization. A higher value results in slower but better optimization.


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1. To change the opti time value, enter the desired time,

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Opti Penalty, or…


Minimum Opti Time value is 1000ms. Maximum Opti Time value is 99999999ms. Default Opti Time value is 2000ms. A setting of 2000ms = 2 seconds!

Opti Pen The Opti Penalty parameter configures the optimizer to "penalize" multi-board Solutions. The value is expressed in inches or metric. This parameter affects only optimized part lists. A lower value results in faster optimization using boards with shorter average length. A higher value results in slower optimization using boards with longer average length.

1. To change the opti penalty value, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Clamp1, or…


Minimum Opti Penalty value is 0.000". Maximum Opti Penalty value is 100.000". Default Opti Penalty value is 1.000".

Clamp 1

Clamp 1 is the parameter that sets the position of the infeed clamp. This parameter should be set to equal the distance between the inbound edge of the infeed clamp and the zero point. If the pusher is ever at a position less than this value, the infeed clamp will not fire. Clamp 1 is a global parameter applied to push feed and pattern part lists only.

1. To change the position of the infeed clamp, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Clamp2, or…


Minimum Clamp 1 value is 0.000". Maximum Clamp 1 value is 24.000".

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Default Clamp 1 value is 5.000".

Clamp 2 Clamp 2 is the parameter that sets the position of the outfeed clamp. This parameter should be set to equal the distance between the inbound edge of the outfeed clamp and the zero point. (This will always be a negative number.) If the piece being cut is shorter than this value, the outfeed clamp will not fire. Clamp 2 is a global parameter applied to push feed and pattern part lists only.

1. To change the position of the infeed clamp, enter the desired length.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Head Cut, or…


Minimum Clamp 1 value is 0.000". Maximum Clamp 1 value is -24.000". Default Clamp 1 value is -5.000".


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Motion Menu

At menu screen 2… 1. press [A] to access Motion

2. to scroll through the 11 screens of the motion menu…


The motion menu accesses and sets the various parameters that regulate TigerStop movement.

Inbound Speed Inbound Speed is the parameter which sets the maximum speed of movements from longer to shorter lengths, in the direction of the zero point, expressed in ips.

1. To change the inbound speed, enter the desired speed.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Outbound Speed, or…


Minimum inbound speed value is 0.100ips. Maximum inbound speed value is 100.000ips. Default inbound speed values are 25.000ips (TigerStop) and 5.000ips (TigerFence).

Outbound Speed Outbound Speed is the parameter which sets the maximum speed of movements from shorter to longer lengths, in the direction of the home end, expressed in ips.

1. To change the outbound speed, enter the desired speed.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Inbound Acceleration, or…


Minimum outbound speed value is 0.100ips. Maximum outbound speed value is 100.000ips. Default outbound speed values are 25.000ips (TigerStop) and 5.000ips (TigerFence).

Inbound Acceleration

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Inbound Acceleration is the parameter which sets the rate of acceleration of movements from longer to shorter lengths, in the direction of the zero point, expressed in ips².

1. To change the inbound acceleration, enter the desired acceleration.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Outbound Acceleration, or…


Minimum inbound acceleration value is 10.000ips². Maximum inbound acceleration value is 500.000ips². Default inbound acceleration values are 75.000ips² (TigerStop) and 10.000ips² (TigerFence).

Outbound Acceleration Outbound Acceleration is the parameter which sets the rate of acceleration of movements from shorter to longer lengths, in the direction of the home end, expressed in ips².

1. To change the outbound acceleration, enter the desired acceleration.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Inbound Deceleration, or…


Minimum outbound acceleration value is 10.000ips². Maximum outbound acceleration value is 500.000ips². Default outbound acceleration values are 75.000ips² (TigerStop) and 10.000ips² (TigerFence).

Inbound Deceleration

Inbound Deceleration is the parameter which sets the rate of deceleration of movements from longer to shorter lengths, in the direction of the zero point, expressed in ips².

1. To change the inbound deceleration, enter the desired deceleration.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Outbound Deceleration, or…


Minimum inbound deceleration value is 10.000ips². Maximum inbound deceleration value is 1000.000ips². Default inbound deceleration values are 75.000ips² (TigerStop) and 10.000ips² (TigerFence).


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Outbound Deceleration Outbound Deceleration is the parameter which sets the rate of deceleration of movements from shorter to longer lengths, in the direction of the home end, expressed in ips².

1. To change the outbound deceleration, enter the desired deceleration.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Move Delay, or…


Minimum outbound deceleration value is 10.000ips². Maximum outbound deceleration value is 1000.000ips². Default outbound deceleration values are 75.000ips² (TigerStop) and 10.000ips² (TigerFence).

Move Delay Move Delay is the parameter which sets the amount of time that TigerStop pauses between receiving the signal to move and the beginning of movement, expressed in ms.

1. To change the move delay, enter the desired time.

2. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, PGain, or…


Minimum move delay value is 0ms. Maximum move delay value is 9999ms. Default move delay value is 0ms.

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Timer Menu

At menu screen 2… 1. press [B] to access Timer

2. to scroll through the 9 screens of the timer menu…


The timer menu accesses and sets the various delays and time outs that regulate TigerStop activation. Every possible parameter is shown in this manual, but some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

Clamp ON Delay Clamp ON Delay controls the time delay between foot switch activation and the controller asserting the Clamps ON signal. This parameter value is expressed in ms.


2. Enter the new time delay value.

3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Saw ON Delay, or…


Saw ON Delay Saw ON Delay controls the time delay between asserting the Clamps signal and asserting the Saw Enable signal. This parameter value is expressed in ms.



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3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Timeout for DM OFF, or…


Timeout for DM OFF Timeout for DM OFF controls the timeout for the DM to come off (the saw has started moving) after the SE has come on (the saw is supposed to start moving). This parameter value is expressed in ms.


2. Enter the new timeout value.

3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Timeout for Tool ON, or…


Timeout for Tool ON Timeout for Tool ON controls the timeout for the top arbor (TA) to come on (the saw reaches its farthest extension point) after the DM comes off (the saw started moving). It affects only machines with Advanced Interconnect Kits (AIK). This parameter value is expressed in ms.



3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Timeout for Tool OFF, or…


Timeout for Tool OFF

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Timeout for Tool OFF controls the timeout for the top arbor (TA) to come off (the saw started moving back to rest position) after the SE comes off (the saw should have started moving back to rest position). It affects only machines with Advanced Interconnect Kits (AIK). This parameter value is expressed in ms.



3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Timeout for DM ON, or…


Timeout for DM ON Timeout for DM ON controls the timeout for the DM to come back on (the saw is back at the rest position) after the top arbor (TA) comes off (the saw is moving back to rest position). This parameter value is expressed in ms.



3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Clamp OFF Delay, or…


Clamp OFF Delay

Clamp OFF Delay controls the time delay for turning the clamps off after the DM is back on. This parameter value is expressed in ms.



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3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Saw Cycle Delay, or…


Saw Cycle Delay Saw Cycle Delay controls the time delay for… This parameter value is expressed in ms.



3. Press to save it and advance to the next parameter, Timeout for RSD Ready, or…


Timeout for RSD Ready

Timeout for RSD Ready controls the timeout for… This parameter value is expressed in ms.



3. Press to save it and advance to the first parameter, Clamp ON Delay, or…


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System Menu

At menu screen 2… 1. Press [C] to access System Information.

2. to scroll through the 5 screens of the system menu…


The system info menu lets the user view and set system information. Every possible parameter is shown in this manual, but some parameters are hidden on some machines, depending on the type of machine or application.

Serial Number & Enable Code Serial Number and Enable Code can be viewed at this screen.

1. Press to view the machine serial number, the enable code, and the check sum.


Delete Enable Code

The Enable Code can be deleted from the system by following these steps.

At menu screen 2… 1. Press [C] to access System Information.

2. Press to view the machine serial number, the enable code, and the check sum.


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3. Press soft keys [A] [B] [C] [D] one after the other.

4. Press to delete the enable code, or…

5. Press to exit without deleting the enable code, and return to the serial number view screen.

Software Version The currently installed software version for controller and amplifier, as well as interlock status and machine type, can be viewed at this screen.

1. Press to view the controller version, the amplifier version, the IK status, and the machine type.


Set Zero End This parameter sets which end of the TigerStop is the home end and which direction of travel is an increase to the current position.

1. Press to begin.

The motor end is the zero end by factory default.

2. Use to toggle between "Motor end" and "Idle end" as the zero end.

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3. Press to continue, or to exit.



4. Press [START] to run the home routine.


Tool Interface Type This parameter lets the user manually select the tool interface type.

Auto Detect is a faster, easier and safer way to set your tool interface type.

For reasons of safety, it is imperative to select the CORRECT tool interface type when setting this parameter.


Tool interface type is a list parameter.

The factory default value of this parameter is: NONE.

2. Enter the password, and press [=]. 3. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through available tool

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Default Tool Interface Type value is NONE.

Baud Rate Baud Rate sets the serial port baud rate at which your computer contacts the TigerStop amplifier.

The current baud rate is displayed at this screen.


Baud rate is a list parameter.


3. Press [B] or [C] to scroll through the baud rates.

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Debug Menu

At menu screen 2… 1. press [D] to access Debug

2. to scroll through the 4 screens of the debug menu…


I/O Test The I/O test writes a 0x00 to the I/O port, then reads it back to verify that the write was successful. Next, it writes a sequence 0x01, 0x02… 0xFF, reading and checking what was written after each number. It starts over at 0x00 again, thus completing one cycle. It cycles continuously for 1 minute and reports any errors found. Full failure is reported instantly. In the example below, pins 1,3 and 4 are good; pin 2 is bad.

1. Press to begin. 2. Unplug the I/O cable.

3. Press [START] to run the I/O test.

The test runs and the results are displayed.

4. Press to exit.

5. Plug the I/O cable back in.

Drive Test The drive test runs a "find end limits" routine while monitoring and reporting the drive being sent to the motor. Afterwards it reports the maximum drive in each direction as well as the location at which it occurred..

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1. Press [START] to run the drive test.

The test runs and the results are displayed.

2. Press to exit.

I/O Mask The I/O mask gives the user control over the amplifier board's input and output points.

1. Press to begin.

2. Press [A] for input points, OR… press [C] for output points.

3. Press to exit.

Contact TigerStop for additional information regarding bits.

Debug Mode Debug Mode permits access to hidden parameters and alters the screen display to show information on drive and state tables at all times. Default is OFF.


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Debug mode is a list parameter.


3. Press [B] or [C] to toggle between OFF and ON.


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Increment The Increment function is a push feed mode used to step TigerStop through a series of repetitive equal movements. Increment can be entered only through the soft key. Increment…

Can be a positive value that is SUBTRACTED from the current position, moving TOWARD the zero end.

Can be a negative value that is ADDED to the current position, moving TOWARD the home end. ALWAYS includes kerf. If you want your increments to move from point to point on center,

change the kerf parameter to zero. Can store only one value at a time. Values can be changed while using the function without having to exit. Allows repositioning the stop while using the function without having to exit.

Start at the Ready Screen. The stop should be in position for your first piece.

In this example, we are starting with 48" long material.

1. Press [B] to access Increment.

The Increment screen opens, waiting for your input.

Enter your increment. 2. Enter your increment length, and press [=].

The current position less your increment value appears as Next. The increment you input appears as Incr Size.

Use your increment. 3. Press [START].

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When movement stops, current position and next are displayed, along with the increment length in use.

4. Press [START] to use the increment again, or…

Change your increment. 5. Enter a new increment length, and press [=].

The increment length you entered is saved.

The screen displays the next position as…

current position – ( new increment + kerf).

Use your new increment. 6. Press [START].


Move to a new position while in increment. 7. Enter a new absolute position, and press

[START].

The stop moves to the new absolute position.


new current position – (increment + kerf).

Use your increment. 8. Press [START], to continue incrementing,

or…

Exit Increment.

9. Press or [STOP] to exit Increment, and return to the Ready Screen.

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Negative Increment Increment can be a NEGATIVE value which is ADDED to the current position. Kerf is also ADDED when the increment value is a negative value. To avoid having to reset the kerf to zero, you can include the kerf value in your increment. In the following example, to move in point to point on center increments of 5", the 1/8" kerf has been ADDED to the value of -5.000" resulting in an entered increment value of -4.875".

Start at the Ready Screen. The stop should be in position for your first piece.

In this example, we are starting with 55" long material.

1. Press [B] to access Increment.

The Increment screen opens, waiting for your input.

Enter your NEGATIVE increment.

2. Press , [–] and enter the value, and press [=].

The increment length you entered is saved.


current position + (increment + kerf).

In this example, the kerf is set at 1/8" (0.125").

Use your increment. 3. Press [START].


When movement stops, current position and next are displayed, along with the increment length in use.

4. Press [START] to use the increment again, or…

5. Press [STOP] to exit Increment.

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List The List function is TigerStop's versatile part list handler, letting the user run, view, edit and clear part list data. There are 3 types of part lists: Pusher, Set Point and Pattern.

Start at the Ready Screen. Press [C] to access List.

List functions 1. Run a list—Enter a part list number and

press [START] to run it.

2. View—Enter a part list number and press [A] to view it. You can still run a list by pressing [START]. You can also edit or clear a list from within View.

3. Edit—Enter a part list number and press [B] to program it. If a list already contains data, press [B] to edit it. You can still run a part list by pressing [START].

4. Clear—Enter a part list number and press [C] to clear (delete) it. This returns the value to "empty."

List Central This grid represents the 7 possible list configurations and the 5 steps to edit each of them.

1 Pusher

Optimized Global H&T

2 Pusher

Optimized Local H&T

3 Pusher

Non-Opt Global H&T

4 Pusher

Non-Opt Local H&T

5 Set Point

Optimized

6 Set Point

Non-Optimized

7 Pattern

Local H&T

List Edit Select Type

Pusher Set Point Pattern

List Edit Select Opt Optimized Non Optimized

List Edit Select Head & Tail Cuts

Head & Tail Cuts

Local Head &

Tail Cuts

List Edit Pattern Stock Length

Global Local Global Local

Optimized Non

Optimized

Stock Length

List Edit (Pattern) Lines

Lines Lines

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Run List To help you select the part list to run, use List View to find it!

Run a part list by simply entering the list number, and press [START].

1. Enter a part list number.

If the list number you enter has been worked on but not finished, TigerStop asks…

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List View An example of how to use List View

Start at the Ready Screen. 1. Press [C] to access List.

The List View menu lets you look at part list configuration and data before using it.

2. Press [A] to access View.

The first part list number is displayed with an arrow to indicate that you can scroll through the 100 available lists by using the

backward and forward arrows. If there is no data in a list (part list is empty), you can add data.

Press [B] to use List Edit to add data to this empty part list.

List Edit

The List View menu lets you look at part list configuration and data before using it. When you find the list you want to run…

3. Press [START] to run the list.

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List Edit The List Edit menu lets you configure and add data to a part list. To help you select the part list to edit, use List View to find it!

Start at the Ready Screen. 1. Press [C] to access List.

2. Enter a list number and press [B] to access Edit.

List Edit Select Type

The first thing to decide is what type of part list you need. There are 3 types of part lists: Pusher, Pattern and Set Point.

New List — Select Type (Fig. 1) If you are editing a NEW list, this screen displays next:

3. Select your part list type by pressing [A]

pusher, [B] pattern or [C] set point.

Use at any screen to back up one menu level at a time to make changes or corrections.

Existing List—Change Type (Fig. 2) If you are editing an existing list, one of these screens displays next:

3. Confirm the existing list type by pressing

[A], or change it by pressing [C].

If you changed the list type by pressing [C], the


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Select Type screen (Fig. 1) displays next and prompts you to select a list type.

List Edit Select Opt

The second thing to decide is whether you need optimization or not. There are 2 modes of part lists: Optimized and Non-Optimized.

New List — Select Opt (Fig. 1) If you are editing a NEW list, this screen displays next:

4. Select mode by pressing [A] Yes,

optimize! or [C] No, don't optimize!

If you select [C] for non-optimized part list, the screen advances directly to data line 1.

If you select [A] for optimized part list, the Select H&T screen displays next.

Existing List—Change Opt (Fig. 2) If you are editing an existing list, one of these screens displays next:

4. Confirm the existing list mode by pressing

[A], or change it by pressing [C].

If you changed the mode by pressing [C], the Select Opt screen (Fig. 1) displays next and prompts you to select the mode.


List Edit Select Head & Tail Cuts

If you are optimizing, the third thing to decide is head and tail cut specifications. Head and tail cuts function according to either global or local parameters.

Setting Global Head and Tail Cuts

New List — Select H&T (Fig. 1) If you are editing a NEW list, this screen displays next:

5. Select head and tail cut specifications by

Existing List—Change H&T (Fig. 2) If you are editing an existing list, one of these screens displays next:

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pressing [A] Global or [C] Local.

If you select [A] Global, the screen advances directly to data line 1.

If you select [C] Local, the Head Cut screen displays next.

5. Confirm the existing list head and tail cut

specifications by pressing [A], or change it by pressing [C].

If you changed the mode by pressing [C], the Select H&T screen (Fig. 1) displays next and prompts you to select the head and tail cut specifications.


List Edit Local Head & Tail Cuts

If optimizing with local head and tail cuts, the fourth thing to do is set values for them. The head and tail cuts set here are applied ONLY to the part list you are editing.

1. Enter a value for the local head cut.

2. Press to save parameter. The display advances to the local tail cut screen.

3. Enter a value for the local tail cut.

4. Press to save parameter.

Now, the display advances to data line 1 in the part list.


List Edit Lines If you are running a Pattern type part list, List Edit Lines is NOT the next step. Skip down to List Edit Pattern Stock Length, and continue from there!

The last thing to do in List Edit is to enter the lengths and quantities per length of the parts in the list, one line at a time. If the list is new or empty, line 1 displays with zero values in length and quantity, as in the example.


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If you are working with an existing list, there will be values in these fields. What you enter will overwrite them. To reuse a length or quantity in an existing list,

press without changing it, and the cursor will move to the next field.

1. At line 1, enter a length and press to save it. The cursor moves to the quantity field.

2. Enter a quantity and press to save it. The display moves to the next line.

If quantity is 1, no need to enter a value; default quantity is 1.

You can also press [=] after entering a value in order to view it without advancing immediately to the next field or line.

Use to move forward and backward in the list to make any corrections.

3. At line 2 and additional lines, enter a length and quantity, repeating steps 1 and 2 over again, until all your lengths or positions and quantities are entered.

4. When all data lines are entered, press [D] to save the part list.

The Complete screen will display and give you the option of using the list immediately or exiting to the Ready Screen without using it.

5. Press [START] to begin using the list immediately, or…

6. Press to exit to the Ready Screen.

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When editing a pattern part list, after setting the head and tail cut lengths, you must enter a stock length. This assumes that your raw material will always be the length you enter.

Enter the stock length and press

The display changes to the line data entry screen.

Remainder displays the amount of material the pattern has to work with.

Length and Quantity are prompts waiting for input.

List Edit Pattern Lines

The last thing to do in List Edit is to enter the lengths and quantities per length of the parts in the pattern list, one line at a time. If the list is new or empty, line 1 displays with zero values in length and quantity, as in the example.

If you are working with an existing list, there will be values in these fields. What you enter will overwrite them. To reuse a

length or quantity in an existing list, press without changing it, and the cursor will move to the next field.

Remainder displays the amount of material the pattern has to work with; it decreases with each new length entered.

1. At line 1, enter a length and press to save it. The cursor moves to the quantity field.

2. Enter a quantity and press to save it.

The display moves to the next line, and the remainder decreases by the lengths just entered.

You can also press [=] after entering a value in order to view it without advancing immediately to the next field or line.

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3. At line 2 and additional lines, enter a length and quantity, repeating steps 1 and 2 over again, until all your lengths or positions and quantities are entered.

4. When all data lines are entered, press [D] to save the part list.

The Complete screen will display and give you the option of using the list immediately or exiting to the Ready Screen without using it.

5. Press [START] to begin using the list immediately, or…

6. Press to exit to the Ready Screen.

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List Clear

The List Clear menu is used to clear a part list. 1. Enter a part list number and press [C] to

clear (delete) it.

If you press [C] without entering a list number, the screen displays the first list.

2. Use to scroll through available part lists.

The part list # is displayed with the prompt "Press OK to clear."

3. When you get to the part list you want to

clear, press to clear it.

The screen will advance to the next list automatically.

If the next part list is empty, as in the example, the clear prompt disappears.

4. Press to return to the Ready Screen.

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Pre-Set The Pre-Set function is a set of 100 programmable "hot keys" to quickly access lengths that you use often. You can group them in various ways, create, edit and delete them on the fly, as needed.

Start at the Ready Screen. Press [D] to access Pre-Set.

Pre-Set functions 1. Use a pre-set—If you have made pre-sets,

enter a pre-set number and press [START] to move to it.

2. View—Enter a pre-set number and press [A] to view it. You can still move to a pre-set by pressing [START]. You can also edit or clear a pre-set from within View.

3. Edit—Enter a pre-set number and press [B] to program it. If a pre-set already has a value, press [B] to edit it. You can still move to a pre-set by pressing [START].

4. Clear—Enter a pre-set number and press [C] to clear (delete) it. This returns the value to "empty."

Use Pre-Set

Use a pre-set by simply entering the pre-set number, and press [START].

1. Enter a pre-set number.

Pre-set numbers must be between 1 and 100!

2. Press [START].

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The stop moves to the pre-set position you selected, and the Ready Screen displays.

3. To use another pre-set…

…start at the Ready Screen. 4. Press [D] to access Pre-Set, and repeat the

process starting at step 1.

Pre-Set View

The Pre-Set View menu lets you look at a pre-set value before using it.

1. Enter a pre-set number and press [A] to view it.

If you press [A] without entering a pre-set number, the screen displays the first pre-set that has a value.

2. Use to scroll through available pre-sets.

If a pre-set is empty, it cannot be viewed.

3. When you find the pre-set you want, press [START] to move to it.

TigerStop immediately moves to the pre-set position, and the Ready Screen appears.

Pre-Set Edit

The Pre-Set Edit menu is used to program new pre-sets and to edit existing ones.

1. Enter a pre-set number and press [B] to program it. If a pre-set already has a value, press [B] to edit it.

If you press [B] without entering a pre-set number, the screen displays the first pre-set number.


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Use to scroll through available pre-sets.

If there is no value in a pre-set, the value is shown as Empty.

If the pre-set already has a value, follow the same steps.

The new value overwrites the original value.

2. Enter a value for the pre-set, and press [=] to view it.

The value will display in decimal inches, even if you entered it in inch and fraction format.

3. Press to save the pre-set.

The display automatically advances to the next pre-set.

4. To use a pre-set after editing, press

to return to the Ready Screen, then press [D] to get into Pre-Sets.

Pre-Set Clear

The Pre-Set Clear menu is used to clear or delete a pre-set value.

1. Enter a pre-set number and press [C] to clear (delete) it.

If you press [C] without entering a pre-set number, the screen displays the first pre-set number.

2. Use to scroll through available pre-sets.

The pre-set # is displayed with the prompt "Press OK to clear."

3. When you get to the pre-set you want to

clear, press to clear it.

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The screen will advance to the next pre-set automatically.

If the next pre-set is empty, as in the example, the clear prompt disappears.

4. Press to return to the Ready Screen.

TigerStop LLC Warranty Certificate

TigerStop System Products, TigerStop, TigerFence, TigerCross Cut, TigerRip Fence, Heavy Duty (HD2), Accessory Products and Spare Parts

LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE All new TigerStop LLC machines warranted exclusively by the TigerStop LLC ("Manufacturer") limited warranty as follows: Each TigerStop LLC machine ("Machine") and its components ("Components"), except those listed below under limits and exclusions, is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date that a machine is enabled by the purchaser or the end user. In the event that a machine is not put into use, enabled within thirty six (36) months from shipment date the warranty shall lapse. If the machine is enabled before thirty six months (36) and after thirty (30) months, the warranty shall be in effect until thirty six (36) months from shipment date. Electronic components and Belts are warranted for a period of six (6) months, with the exception of System Products which carry a twelve (12) month warranty on electronics. Motors carry a warranty of twelve (12) months. Consumables such as wear on painted surfaces, are not covered. The foregoing is a limited warranty and it is the only warranty by manufacturer. Manufacturer disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ONLY: MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING, AT THE DISCRETION OF MANUFACTURER, PARTS, OR COMPONENTS. An additional one-year warranty extension may be purchased from your authorized TigerStop LLC distributor.

LIMITS and EXCLUSIONS of WARRANTY Except as provided above, buyer agrees that all warranties express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded. Components subject to wear during normal use and over time such as paint, window finish and condition, light bulbs, seals, chip removal system etc., are excluded from this warranty. Factory-specified maintenance procedures must be adhered to and recorded in order to maintain this warranty. This warranty is void if the machine is subjected to mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, poor or improper power conditions, improper maintenance, or improper operation or application, or if the machine was improperly repaired or serviced by the customer or by an unauthorized service technician. Without limiting the generality of any of the exclusions or limitations described in other paragraphs, manufacturer's warranty does not include any warranty that the machine or components will meet buyer's production specifications or other requirements, or that operation of the machine and components will be uninterrupted or error-free. Manufacturer assumes no responsibility with respect to the use of the Machine and Components by Buyer, and manufacturer shall not incur any liability or Seller to Buyer for any failure in design, production, operation, performance or otherwise of the Machine or Components other than repair or replacement of same as set forth in the Limited Warranty above. Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to parts, machines, business premises or other property of Buyer, or for any other incidental or consequential damages that may be caused by a malfunction of the Machine or Components.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY (SYSTEM PRODUCTS EXCLUSIVELY) System Products carry a twelve (12) months labor and parts warranty, FOB Vancouver, WA. In the event that a service technician is required to make repairs at customer’s place of business, then buyer agrees to prepay all travel costs and to provide prepaid ticket and rental car for a TigerStop LLC technician along with all other expenses incurred by technician. All other terms apply of the warranty certificate. Purchaser agrees that any other technical service provided by a third party is not covered under this warranty. SPARE PARTS WARRANTY EXCLUSION Spare parts are warranted for a period of thirty (30) days from shipment date. All other terms of this warranty apply. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES: MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE TO BUYER, SELLER OR ANY CUSTOMER OF BUYER FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOST PRODUCTS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE, COST OF DOWNTIME, BUSINESS GOOD WILL, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE MACHINE OR COMPONENTS, OTHER PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER OR SELLER, OR THE FAILURE OF PARTS OR PRODUCTS MADE BY USING THE MACHINE OR COMPONENTS, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT THE DISCRETION OF MANUFACTURER, OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS, COMPONENTS OR MACHINE. Buyer has accepted this restriction on its right to recover incidental or consequential damages as part of its bargain with Seller. Buyer realizes and acknowledges that the price of the equipment would be higher if Seller or Manufacturer were required to be responsible for incidental or consequential damages, or punitive damages. This Warranty Certificate supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in this writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the warranties, limitations of liability and/or damages regarding the Machine or Components, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such warranties, liability limitations and/or damages. Each party to this Warranty Certificate acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein regarding such warranties, liability limitations and/or damages, and that no other agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Warranty Certificate shall be valid or binding regarding such warranties, liability limitations and damages. WARNING: TigerStop, TigerFence, TigerCross Cut, TigerRip Fence and TigerStop Heavy Duty 2 (HD2) are machine components intended for use in conjunction with other potentially dangerous machinery. The use of these components does not make that machinery safe. TigerStop LLC’s products are not intended to substitute, in any manner, for safety requirements in general, or in conjunction with other machinery. These components must be incorporated into machinery by persons qualified to design safety features to make the machine as safe as possible and to ensure that it meets federal, state and local law with respect to safety and all other regulatory requirements. In addition, TigerStop and TigerStop Heavy Duty 2 (HD2) are machine components that should only be operated by qualified persons trained in safe operating procedures. Illustrations of TigerStop and TigerStop Heavy Duty 2 components in use do not show, and are not intended to show, safety features necessary to make the machinery safe to operate.

TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is not transferable from the original end user to another party. Revision 1: 12/12/06

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Important Notices Limit of Liability All rights reserved. The information contained in the TigerStop Manual has been validated and reviewed for accuracy. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. Trademark TigerStop® is a registered trademark of TigerStop LLC.

These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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