UPDATED 12/19/2018
If you experience tabbing problems on the Accufast KT, tune the sensor for clear tabs – translucent tabs Also known as a KT Sensor Reset:
WARNING |
DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR TOOLS BETWEEN OR NEAR MOVING PARTS. |
1) Turn the POWER SWITCH off.
2) Remove any tabs and debris from the peel point area through the INSPECTION WINDOW on the input end, below the threading path.
CAUTION |
IF ALL TABS AND DEBRIS ARE NOT REMOVED FROM THE PEEL POINT AREA BEFORE CLEAR TAB IS ACTIVATED, THE SENSOR’S DEFINITION OF CLEAR TABS WILL CHANGE AND CLEAR TABBING WILL BE PREVENTED. |
On the product entry side, there is an elongated hole under where the tabs peel off, see below
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If you look inside the hole, you will see the bottom portion of the sensor. (The black circle in the white plastic, see photo below) Accufast Photo Sensor, 05-0559-00 Clean it off with some compressed air that is rated for sensors and electronics. Also, make sure no tabs are anywhere in the path. |
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If you remove the tabs and look from the exit side, you can see the top portion of the sensor. 05-0558-00, Accufast Photo Sensor LED In the photo below, look for the rectangle with the nut on it. The sensor is on the bottom of the white housing and directed down at the lower sensor. |
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Once you have this area clean turn the KT back on and,
3) Toggle CLEAR TAB off and wait, a few seconds |
Below Shows to correct way to thread the Accufast KT Tabber |
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