/How do I install and wire my ITL 950/950C unit for mobile use?

Follow this simple procedure: For personal safety and minimized risk of damage to your machine, you must first ensure the machine is fastened securely. Use the two threaded ¼ 20 bolt holes provided in the base for mounting. For your convenience, a template is supplied with the box your machine comes in and should be used as a guide for drilling into your countertop.

Change from AC to DC power source
When everything is secured, locate the 2 12 volt cable connectors at the back of the casing. They will be red (Positive) and black (Negative).

What gauge wire should I use? Use number 8 gauge wires or thicker and install an inline 20 amp fuse at the power source.

What length should the wire be? Use the shortest length possible to a maximum of 20ft. Otherwise, voltage drops may be experienced and may result in improper functioning of your machine.

Should I use stranded or solid core cable? A stranded cable is easier to handle.

Is it better to use connectors or no connectors? Always use connectors.

 

What is the peak amperage on 12 volt? 10 amp pk.

 

Tip: An auxiliary battery with an isolation module is recommended to avoid running down the truck battery.

/ What cutters should I use? What cutters come with which machine?

ITL key machines accommodate a wide range of cutters to allow users to do more. Below shows the available cutters, their purpose and which ones come with which machine as standard.

 

Cutter Type	Purpose	Part No.	Comes with which Machine?
CW1012 High Speed Steel	Regular duty cutter	MD01054	ITL 950 & ITL 9000s
CW1012 Carbide Cutter	Heavy duty cutter	MD01027	ITL 9700s
Automotive /Offset HSS cutter	For car keys - regular duty	MD01025	ITL 950C
Automotive Offset cutter Carbide	For car keys - heavy duty	MD01113	Optional
Best/Kaba Peak	Best/Kaba Peak	MD01068	Optional
Slotted Cutter	For Safety Deposit Keys	MD01069	Optional

 

Cutters are available in stores and can also be ordered from the ITL Factory. If you'd like to order a cutter from us click here and specify the Cutter Type and the Part No.

/ I was trying to cut a key and my ITL 950/950C just quit running. What do I do?

You might need to replace one of two fuses:

Step 1. Unplug the machine from its power source.

Step 2. Remove the four 6/32 machine screws holding the power supply on the rear of the machine and slide the power supply unit out to view the top of the circuit board

Step 3.Locate the fuses: The fuse on the switch side is a 2-amp slow blow that protects the line from internal shorts. The other is a 10-amp slow blow that protects the cutter motor.

 

Note: replace the fuse with a slow blow type

/ The spacing has suddenly changed on my ITL 950/950C

Restore the calibration numbers:

Lightning strikes, power outages and voltage spikes can lead to the loss of the callibration numbers set at the factory. To check or update the calibration numbers:

• Switch off the machine and unplug from the power source.
• Unscrew the 4 x Phillips screws at the bottom of the control head to reveal your calibration numbers. (See right). Write down their numbers. Reassemble.
• Turn on your machine. When in Ready mode press the keys –, 8, mfg to display current space setting.
• Press mfg again to show the current depth setting. If the results read space ABS 1350 and depth 450, the computer has returned to the factory default and the numbers for the machine must be re-entered.
• Key in -, 8, mfg
• Enter your machine's space number on the keypad, followed by the mfg key
• Press mfg to view the current depth number and press mfg once more to install the new depth calibration.