Wire Brush Positioning 

Position the wire brush correctly in relation to the saw blade. 

Note: Refer to the illustration to find the proper location of the wire brush.

Hydraulic Oil Guage Level 

Check the hydraulic oil level on the gauge. If the level is below ¾ full, you will need to add more hydraulic oil.

Turn OFF the band saw. 

Remove oil tank cap and fill with ISO 46 / ISO 32 oil.

Note: Band saw will require 16 gallons of oil before any kind of startup. 

Gearbox Oil Guage Level

Check the oil level on the gearbox gauge located behind the drive wheel.

The quantity of gearbox lubricating oil must remain above the red mark.

Note: Machine requires the addition of #220 Gear Oil.

Grease Main Pillar 

Use the zerk fitting located at [1] to inject grease onto the main pillar. 

Grease Guide Arm Bearings

Apply grease to the guide arm bearings [1].

Grease Stock Rollers 

Manually apply grease to the stock rollers on the machine [1] and on the extended bed [2].

Extract the folder named HAB - Control Panel Software. Inside, you'll find another folder called tpcbackup.

Drag and drop the folder titled tpcbackup onto the USB 2.0 Flash Drive. 

Connect the USB 2.0 flash drive containing the folder named tpcbackup to the USB port located on the back of the control panel.

Warning: Do not install HAB v.1 software on a v.2 saw. 

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the download.

Before downloading the new software, make sure the correct files are selected [1].

Select Download [2].

When the download has completed the machine will automatically reboot. 

Note: When the machine reboots, it may start up in a different language. Refer to the HAB Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on how to change the language correctly.

Locate the interface drive found near the bottom of the control cabinet. 

The port for the USB 2.0 flash drive can be found at the top of the drive [1].

With the USB plugged into the drive, press and hold the Upgrade Button found on the top [1]. 

Hold the button until both lights glow green, then release. 

Note: When the upgrade is completed, the two lights will resume flashing alternately. 

Note: To confirm the update was successful, go back to the Advanced Functions, navigate to Machine Information, and check the intelligent version. The intelligent version should be updated for the procedure to be considered successful.

After the interface drive has been updated, the new parameters must be initialized on the control panel.

Select Advanced Functions 

Navigate to Type Parameter and enter the password 123.

Once inside the Type Parameters page press and hold the blank space [1] for 5 seconds until a hidden interface page will appear. 

After navigating to the hidden interface page:

Select Process Parameters [1]. 

Select and hold Parameter Initialization [2].

Connect computer to the PLC via a USB to USB-C cable [1]. 

Verify that the orange switch on top of the PLC is set to 'RUN'.

Open the AutoShop app on computer. 

Click 'Test' button in toolbar [1].

Set the 'Communication Type' to USB and press 'Test' [1]. A pop-up confirms that the USB is connected correctly. 

The 'RUN' indicator [1] on the front face of the PLC will flash slowly, indicating that it is connected correctly. 

In the AutoShop app, navigate to File>Open Project [1]. Open the Auto-Shop File downloaded from HBC. 

In the 'Project Manager'  tree, expand the 'Programming' menu [1] and double click on 'MAIN' [2]. 

In the toolbar, click the 'Compile All' symbol [1] to begin compiling the program. 

When compiling is complete, a 'Complete Compilation' notification [2] will be displayed in the Information Output Window. 

At the end of compilation, press the 'Download' [1] button to begin downloading the PLC software.

Press 'OK' [1] in the pop-up menu. 

The file will load, and a 'Complete Program Compilation' notification [1] will be displayed in the Information Output Window. 

A pop-up will appear after upload is complete, asking to stop and continue the operation of the PLC. Press 'OK' [2].

The new software will begin downloading. At the end of the download, a 'Download Successful!' notification will be displayed in the Information Output Window. 

A pop-up will appear on screen, asking to run the PLC and continue. Press 'OK' [1]. 

In the toolbar, click the 'Run' symbol [1]. A notification will be displayed in the Information Output Window that 'The PLC is in Operation'. 

The PLC software is successfully updated. The computer can be disconnected from the PLC. Test the operation of the bandsaw to ensure that any issues have been remedied. 

The HAB-3232 had a variable down feed that must be calibrated to be accurate. This procedure will affect the accuracy of manual feed rate adjustments and AI mode cuts.

The system works by using a motor to control the opening of a variable orifice.  The degrees that the motor rotates varies the opening of an orifice, which limits the flow of hydraulic fluid, which controls the rate that the saw frame feeds downwards.

This procedure will tune the feed rate with respect to the degrees of turn at the motor.

Power on the band saw and switch into manual mode. 

Select Advance Functions button found at the bottom of the display page. 

Navigate to Type Parameter [1] and enter the password 123.

Once inside the parameters page press and hold the blank space [2] for 5 seconds until the hidden interface will appear. 

Before proceeding, it is important to verify which transmission module is found in the band saw.

Located in cabinet on the left side of the machine.

Important: 

[1] 1st generation 

[2] 2nd generation.  

Set the angle of the motor shaft [1] indicated in the photo to 55 degrees using the hand wheel.

Note: You will have to be in manual mode and have wheel speed adjust selected to do this.

Navigate to the valve calibration tab found [2].

Select which generation transmission module [3] the bandsaw uses. Reference step 3

Note the initial value [1] at the top of the page.

Select and hold the Valve Calibration button [2] for 3 seconds .

Note: The machine will establish the set feed rate [1] as the correct rate for 55 degrees [4] of motor rotation. When the valve calibration button is pressed it will repopulate the table using these values as its point of reference.

After calibration, return to the hidden parameters page and readjust the valve to 55 degrees if necessary. See step 4.

Note the feed rate on the HMI. This is the rate that we will be cross referencing the measured rate with.

Then proceed to the next step.

Raise the saw frame to its highest point,.

Using a depth gage, measure the distance between the top of the cylinder to the oil seal ring [1].

Record this height. It will be the same each time the saw is at its maximum position.

Lift the quick drop lever up [2] and secure it with the set screw, ensuring that the sensor does not detect it. 

This disables the saws rapid motion and engages the feed rate set on the HMI. (red light off [3])

Note: When sensor is triggered, the sensor's light will glow red [1].

Cycle start the machine and set a timer for 1 minute.

When the timer has reached 1 minute, stop cutting by pressing the e-stop or the cycle stop button.

Measure the distance the saw frame dropped from its initial position [1]. This is the value we will use to calibrate the saw.

Compare this distance to the feed rate on the HMI. If it is within +/- 0.10 in/min it is within tolerance.

In this step we are correlating a measured value of feed rate to 55 degrees of the hydraulic orifices opening which we previously set.

The new value for calibration [1] is the measured rate from the test in the last step in units of mm/min.

        Inches to mm conversion: 1.0 in = 25.4 mm

               X.xxx  in/min * (25.4) = X.xxx mm/min

Once that new value [1] has been entered. Select and hold the Valve Calibration button [2] for 3 seconds.

Important: When the machine repopulates the table using the new input value from the test, go back and verify that the hand dial is set to 55 degrees like in step 4 BEFORE the feed rate is tested again.

Important: Before proceeding to test the new value, reverify that the valve is at 55 degrees [1]. See step 4.

Repeat steps 7-9 with the new calibration. Verify if the measured value is within +/- 0.10 in/min. of the value displayed on the HMI.

If the values are within tolerance then the procedure is completed.

Note: Before removing the hydraulic motor and pump assembly from the internal cabinet of the bandsaw, the bandsaw must have its oil drained. 

Locate the drain plug found in the rear machine as shown in the image. 

Use a large container to temporarily hold the oil during the installation.

Remove each of the three fluid lines [1] that are attached to the hydraulic pump. 

Note: Cover the open fluid lines to block each line from contamination. 

Using a 7mm wrench, unbolt the hydraulic motor from the mount [2].

Disconnect the incoming power cables from inside the motor junction box [1]. 

Note: Be sure to note the correct location of each wire, as this information will be necessary for the installation.

Before connecting the motor to the power cable, remove the J-box cover and verify that the motor windings are configured correctly.

On the J-Box cover, there is a diagram showing the Wye and Delta configurations for the motor.

Verify that the motor is setup in the Delta Configuration, with the terminals bridged straight across [1].

Note: If the motor is in a Wye configuration [2], reconfigure it so that the windings are bridged straight across as shown by [1] in the image.

Reconnect the incoming power cables from inside the motor junction box [1]. 

Note: Use the chart below to match the incoming cables to their respective phase. 

Reinstall the three fluid lines [1] that should be attached to the hydraulic pump. 

Reinstall the removed hardware [2] to mount the motor on the motor bracket. 

Refill the band saw with the oil that was removed. 

After oil is added back into the saw, power on the saw so that you can turn on the pump with the push button [1].

Start by turning the pump [ON] for 3 seconds then turning it [OFF]. Repeat this cycle a few times to ensure the pump is able to circulate fluid through the system.

Note: You should start to see pressure build on the main pressure gauge [2]. 

Check to see if the pressure shown on the main gauge is within the correct operating range. The operating range is 3.8 - 4.1MPA as shown on the decal [3]. The next step shows how to adjust the pressure of the pump.

To adjust the pressure, tighten/loosen the pressure relief set screw [1] until the operating pressure is between 3.8 - 4.1 MPA.

Break loose the locknut [2] so that the set screw can be adjusted.

To increase the operating pressure, tighten the set screw [1] with an 5mm Allen key [3]. To decrease the operating pressure, loosen the set screw.

 Note: Make small adjustments and give a few seconds in between each adjustment so that the system has time to build to the new operating pressure.

Once you have the operating pressure in the correct range, turn off the pump and allow it to sit for 30-60 seconds. Then power the pump back up to verify that the pressure builds to the same MPA it was set at.

Tighten the locknut [2] to hold the set screw in position.

Once the pressure is set, switch to manual mode and incrementally exercise all the hydraulic cylinders. This includes the:

1. Front Vise 
2. Back Vise
3. Shuttle Material
4. Saw Frame Raise

Note: While exercising these cylinders, the pump may make irregular noises. When it does this, allow the pump to sit for a few seconds, then continue exercising the cylinder.