F&P Trouble Shooting Chart
GAGE IS INSENSITIVE
Probable Cause
EXCESSIVE OSCILLATION OF GAGE
Probable Cause
GAGE WILL NOT REACH MAXIMUM LIMITS
Probable Cause
Improper Index of Pulley to Code Disc (see Install New Cable)
Check Limit and Shipping Screw
BROKEN DRIVE CABLE
Probable Cause
Install New Cable. (Important: read instructions before replacing.)
GAGE WILL NOT START
Probable Cause
Check Battery Voltage, if voltage is good, check the,
punch motor. If the punch motor is good, check the on/off switch
Check Terminal Board connections,
PUNCH MOTOR RUNS BUT CAMSHAFT DOES NOT TURN
Probable Cause
Gear Train Stripped caused by:
A) nick in cam causes Cam Follower to bind
B) Misadjusted Force Spring (replace punch motor after correcting the above)
GAGE WILL NOT STOP RUNNING (PUNCHES CONTINUOUSLY)
Probable Cause
Microswitch defective or not aligned properly with camshaft
Check Terminal Board connections,
GAGE STOPPED IN MID CYCLE
Probable Cause
Punch Motor may be running intermittently
Check Terminal Board connections
PUNCHED HOLES ARE BETWEEN LINES
Probable Cause
POINTER TO CODE DISK DOES NOT REFLECT PUNCHED VALUES
Probable Cause
PUNCHING INCORRECT VALUES
Probable Cause
TAPE STUCK IN PUNCH BLOCK
Probable Cause
Check for Bent Punch Pins or Punch Pins out from under the Stripper Plate.
BENT PUNCH PINS
Probable Cause
Punch Arm Cam Follower Misadjusted
Usually caused by Human Intervention
TAPE MISPUNCHING (Lacing or Close Punches)
Probable Cause
Improper paper take-up tension or bad coupling.
Binding of Supply Spool Section
CLOSE PUNCHES
Probable Cause
CLOSE PUNCHES EVERY 40
Probable Cause
HOLES NOT PUNCHED THROUGH TAPE
Probable Cause
TAPE COMES OFF SPROCKET CAUSING MIS-PUNCHING
Probable Cause
Check supply Bracket Spring and Sprocket
MANUAL PUNCH BUTTON WILL NOT ACTIVATE PUNCH CYCLE
Probable Cause
Check Terminal Board connections
NO 10'S PUNCH WHEN CODE DISK IS READING ABOVE 10"
Probable Cause
Adjust 10 pin arm, tighten set screw
Arm should travel about 10 degrees
PUNCHES SKIPPING, TIME OFF
Probable Cause
Adjust Cam Follower and Feed Pawl
Make sure that Tape is Aligned Correctly
TIME OFF, NO PUNCHES MISSING
Probable Cause
Check Battery,(under load) Check Solar Panel Voltage
(Make Sure Battery is Disconnected)
