
Sears, Roebuck and Co. CompuCarve™ System (Rev 1.18) 04/23/07
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Board Edge
Sensor
Top Compression
Rollers
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Always unplug machine before attempting any
troubleshooting or maintenance on the machine.
• Checking the Board Sensor: There are several reasons why the
machine will prompt the user to “Check the Board Sensor”.
o There is dust obscuring the sensor. Please see the next section
titled “Cleaning of the Board Sensor” for details on how to address
this situation.
o There are existing features on the workpiece, like holes or other
carved features, which prevent the sensor from tracking the top
surface. This can be fixed by placing a piece of masking tape over
the feature.
o The material is too transparent or reflective. This can be fixed by
placing a piece of masking tape on the surface of the workpiece
along the line that the sensor traces while measuring. This
generally requires placing tape across the width and length of the
workpiece.
o The environmental temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cleaning of the Board Sensor: From time to time the sensor that
locates and measures the workpiece can become obscured by dust.
The sensor system consists of an infrared LED and an infrared
detector. The board sensor works by reflecting infrared light off of the
board, and reading the intensity of the reflection. When the board is
underneath the sensor, the reflected intensity is high and when the
sensor is off the edge of the board, the intensity is low. The LED and
detector are mounted behind a clear window in a plastic case at the
bottom of the Horizontal Moving Truck (Y-Truck). If cleaning is
required, the machine LCD will display Please Clear Board Sensor. To
clean, simply blow onto the sensor window with compressed air or
wipe with a clean cloth. It is recommended that this sensor be
cleaned after every project.
FIGURE 31: BOARD SENSOR CLEANING
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