¶ AMS cables pack ( 5 in 1)
There are 5 cables in the pack :
1. RFID board connection cable *1 (Only 1 PCS)
2. Speed measurement board connection cable*1
3. Filament selection board connection cable*1
4. Power supply connection cable*1
5. 485 bus connection cable*1
¶ When to use
When the cable is damaged during maintenance or burned during normal use, it needs to be replaced.
¶ Tools and materials needed
- AMS cable pack
- H2.0 hex key
- Tweezers
Screw list
| Model | Position | Drawing | |
| Screw A | BT3*8 | AMS main frame |
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| Screw B | BTG2*8 | AMS internal filaments hub |
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¶ Safety Warning
IMPORTANT!
It's crucial to disconnet the AMS from the printer before performing any maintenance work on the AMS and its electronics, because leaving the AMS connected while conducting such tasks can cause a short circuit, which can lead to additional electronic damage and safety hazards.
If you have any concerns or questions about following this guide, open a new ticket in our Support Page and we will do our best to respond promptly and provide you with the assistance you need.
¶ Remove and install the AMS main frame module
¶ Step 1 (Remove)- Remove the PTFE tube
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Open the AMS upper cover  |
Press the button on the filaments hub, unlock the connector, and then pull out the PTFE tube 
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¶ Step 2- Release the AMS main frame module
Remove the 2 screws A securing the AMS main frame.
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Press the button on the filaments hut to fully lift the rear part of the main frame  |
Place the main frame components vertically on the AMS bottom shell, paying attention to cable connections 
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¶ Step 3- Remove the AMS main frame module
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Disconnect the 485 bus cable and power cable from the AMS power board  |
Remove the AMS main frame components  |
¶ Step 4 （Install）- Connect the power cable and 485 bus cable
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Place the AMS main frame module onto the AMS bottom shell |
Connect the 485 bus cable and power cable to the AMS power board |
¶ Step 5- Install the AMS main frame module
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Press the button on the filaments hub to install the AMS main frame in place  |
Lock in 2 screws A to secure the AMS main frame |
¶ Step 6- Connect the PTFE tube
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Confirm that the PTFE tube silicone bracket is aligned with the pass hole of the filaments hub  |
Push in the PTFE tube from the rear of the AMS, and after installation, pull the PTFE tube to make sure that it is fixed  |
¶ Replace RFID cable
¶ Step 1- Remove the RFID cable
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Disconnect the cable from the AMS main board 1 and the RFID board  |
(The same step for another RFID cable) Disconnect the connection cable from the AMS main and RFID board 2  |
¶ Step 2- Connect the RFID cable
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Refer to the direction shown in the picture and connect the RFID cable to the main board  |
Refer to the direction shown in the picture and connect the RFID cable to the RFID board  |
¶ Replace the power cable and 485 bus cable
¶ Step 1- Disconnect the cables
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Find the connectors for the two cables on the main board and disconnect them  |
Pass the hex key through the bracket of the magnetic ring and pry up the magnetic ring  |
¶ Step 2- Remove the cables
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Unlock the two clips  |
Open the magnetic ring and remove the cables  |
¶ Step 3- Connect the cables
Connect the power cable and 486 bus cable to the corresponding connectors of the AMS main board
¶ Step 4- Install the magnetic ring
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Install the power cable and 485 bus cable into the magnetic ring, and then install them to the bracket  |
The magnetic ring can be reinforced with glue  |
¶ Replace the connection cable of the filament selection board and the speed measurement board
¶ Step 1- Disconnect from the main board
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Press the tube joints and disconnect the 4 PTFE tubes from the filaments hub  |
Disconnect the speed measurement board cable and the filament selection board cable from the main board, and release them from the 2 clips  |
¶ Step 2- Remove the filaments hub
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Remove 4 screws B with H2.0 hex key  |
Release the filaments hub from the main frame  |
¶ Step 3- Remove the cables
Use tweezers to remove some of the silicone glue from the connectors, then disconnect the 2 cables and remove them.
¶ Step 4- Connect cables to the filaments hub
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Connect the 2 cables to the filaments hub |
Apply silicone glue to the two connectors for reinforcement  |
¶ Step 5- Install the filaments hub
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Install the filaments hub onto the main frame and confirm that each rubber sleeve is installed in place  |
Lock in 4 screws B with H2.0 hex key to fix the filaments hub |
¶ Step 6- Connect the cables and the PTFE tubes
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Connect the 2 cables to the main board, and organize them into the clips properly |
Connect 4 PTFE tubes |
¶ Verify the functionality
1. Connect AMS to the printer, and start up the printer to supply power to AMS. The indicator light at the first stage feeder lights up, indicating that the power supply is normal;
2. Load the filament with an RFID chip, confirm that AMS can recognize the filament properly, click Load to load the filament, and confirm that AMS can send the filament to the extruder normally.
Otherwise, retrace your steps and check the connection to try again. If problems persist, contact the service team for further assistance.
¶ Calibration step after the operation
Requires no additional calibration.
¶ End Notes
We hope that the detailed guide we shared with you was helpful and informative.
We want to ensure that you can perform it safely and effectively. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the process described in this article, we encourage you to reach out to our friendly customer service team before starting the operation. Our team is always ready to help you and answer any questions you may have.
Click here to open a new ticket in our Support Page.
We will do our best to respond promptly and provide you with the assistance you need.