Operating Guide; Symbols And Terminology - Silca Tri-Code Manual De Uso

Operating manual - English
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OPERATING GUIDE

I
NTRODUCTION
The Operating Guide below explains how to use the TRI-CODE H.S.
All operations are explained step by step for easy accurate use of the key-cutting machine.
5.1 S
YMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY
To facilitate comprehension, below is a glossary of the most commonly used symbols and terms
referring to keys or the key-cutting machine.
Reference will be made to the symbols and terms on this page in the following pages, but
comprehension will be better if they are read here.
Cutter H101... = the letter indicates the material (H = HSS), the number its conformation (rake, base of
cut, ...)
Decoder U111DC = standard decoder for decoding (to the right of the cutter)
Tracer point U111 = tracer point for gauging the clamps (and decoding) to fit in the place of the cutter
when the standard decoder is disabled
Clamp A = standard clamp provided with the TRI-CODE H.S., key-cutting machine, positioned to
operate with jaw A
Clamp B = standard clamp provided with the TRI-CODE H.S., key-cutting machine, positioned to
operate with jaw B.
Clamp C = standard clamp provided with the TRI-CODE H.S., key-cutting machine, positioned to
operate with jaw C.
System/lock = all the information comprised in the key to be cut
E.g.: see examples of symbol tables (below)
...... = each dot corresponds to each cut on the key
[n°] = position of the cut. The value changes when the cursor is moved (R/H arrow) along the
combination
Silca Serial Number (SSN) = serial number assigned by Silca to every system/lock. Found in Silca key
catalogues or Silca software programs
MFG (Manufacturer) = the make of the cylinder or vehicle for the key to be cut
E.g.: HONDA (make of vehicle)
Sides = the cut sides of the key, identified as
Side A (1st side)
Side B (2nd side)
Axis = row of cuts on the key
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HON66
6
S582
S619
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TRI-CODE H.S.
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