Knowledge Base PACO Cube Editor, Installation and User`s Manual
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1. bs FS Lp Fs r E 1 ey L LI Il d IS F I 3 M al T ar 9 r A F ig H mm aih v abe uu oll imi TL TT i To Si dlik Lae BIR LUIT BI aie Drees cpr nh Une Pusher as gudr Glee alec lur champ before rolling Lable ndra l Use Second fimil swileh ra oP eae Sro cL ST SR 1 E 9 e E de KL ED eR E Cuber layout e E RA alor Fe Use LUS L uj a l Fa KE Sine Potion SI Feim 2 44 117 C 6nmier fine nn hirn iam IJac d mari Layer options Figure 5 1 The Cube Editor environment Installation and User s manual Current settings viewer Revision A Page 33 of 64 dp oO PACO 5 1 Main Screen http www pacocorp com When you start the PACO Cube Editor you will be presented with the main screen shown in figure 5 2 E Paco Cube Editor Figure 5 2 Main screen When the form is resized the content of the window will be resized by a factor equal to the form s resize ratio However the menu bar s size doesn t change At this point you can either Open an existing Cube pattern Open F1 Create a new Cube pattern New F3 Edit a Block Edit Block F5 Edit a layer Edit Layer F6 Change language Language F10 Exit Cube Editor Esc F12 U DU U U U U Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 34 of 64 dp C PACO 5 1 1 Selecting the Open F1 option from the Main Scree2. KNOWLEDGE BASE Article Type Instructions PACO Cube Editor Installation and User s Manual Description Instructions on How to PACO Cube Editor installation Cuber configuration using Cube editor and troubleshooting revision A July 2003 WARNING Never work on clean or service this unit control panel or any machine or open or remove any protective cover guard grate door or maintenance panel until the power or energy sources has been turned off locked out tagged out and all moving parts have come to a complete stop and or blocked to prevent movement Machinery is dangerous avoid personal injury and or death by following manufacture Local and OHSA safety procedures Contact Columbia Machine for safety decals guards horns and beacons 107 GRAND BOULEVARD s VANCOUVER WASHINGTON 98661 PHONE 360 694 1501 e www columbiamachine com CE PACO http www pacocorp com PACO Cube Editor Installation and User s Manual Revision A July 2003 Revision A Installation and User s manual dp Oo PACO http www pacocorp com Table of Contents t INTRODUCTION ean E 6 be ONERE W a EEE E A E E E 6 L2 SCOE OFTIS DOCUMEN reget e eee ein ies genet deenigesiee 6 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PACO CUBE EDITOR sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 7 2 1 GENERAL IEC MON esse sese sese 7 22 IWININMATAR POUIRE MENT T 7 Zo WAYS TO USE THE CUBE EDIN TTT 7 MUN TON asc tos sactee te vs scactess
3. This option allows you to edit an existing block pattern You will be presented with the Block Selection dialog box from which you select the appropriate block pattern See Section 5 2 for complete details on editing blocks 5 1 4 Selecting the Edit Layer F6 option from the Main Screen This option allows you to edit an existing layer You will be presented with the Tier Selection dialog box from which you select the appropriate block pattern See Section 5 2 for complete details on editing layers 5 1 5 Selecting the Language F10 option from the Main Screen This option allows you to switch between available languages for the Cube Editor The Select Language window will appear from which you select the desired language ig Select Language E JB English Spanish Figure 5 4 Select Language window 5 1 6 Selecting the Esc F12 option from the Main Screen To quit the PACO Cube Editor press Ese F12 A confirmation window will appear Click Yes to quit the application All non saved designs are lost when quitting the application Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 36 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com 5 2 Creating or editing a layer 5 2 1 Steps for creating or editing new layer This section presents the steps to follow for creating a new cube pattern a From the main screen press New F3 Q The following screen displays the existing tiers or layers When no tier e
4. A C B CE Figure 5 11 Layer edition complete column Example 1 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 43 of 64 PACO EXAMPLE 2 http www pacocorp com Here is another example of a layer creation using different settings Q Incoming angle 3 which means that the loading clamps are at the bottom of the loader i e the blocks are loaded horizontally into the Cuber Again the blocks can then be turned using the turntables Q Transformation 2 which means that series of block will be coming form the left Thus no Side Feed Pusher is required to push them onto the layer space so they will be added in rows a TurntableRotation 0 which means that the rotation direction for the turntables is clockwise Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition iol x Fi E E F4 F5 Fe F7 Fa F4 EA HL Pale Ok Rotate 130 Back Del Copy Turn Void Esc Cuber Layer Option V Use Pusher as guide _ Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw V Use Second limit switch Y A CB C C Figure 5 12 Layer edition blocks added in rows Example 2 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 44 of 64 PACO Q To add a new horizontal block under another horizontal block while remaining in the same row press F3 You can add up to 2 other blocks under an existing one This option is available only if a horizontal block has just been inserted http www pacocorp com Q The nex
5. NEW IdVer sese sese eee 37 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 2 of 64 dp Oo PACO http www pacocorp com 32a AAD DIVING SCHINOS to a laye sonics cena enrii Ene E E E EEE 48 x CRANC ANE W CUD eee er E EE E eee eee 50 De CAE GOW CO aE E E 50 5 4 CREATING NEW TIERS AND NEW BLOCKS 1 0 0 0 sese 53 Id A OG Wy a E E E A 54 DAZ redline a new DIOCK T 55 5 5 USING THE PRE PATTERN MAKER sese 57 5 5 1 Enabling the Pre Pattern Maker option sese 57 O CONNECTING TOTHE Oc vee ates ees eatin coe scree Saeco one tect soars tdnacee sence 63 0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ssaraunesecssacevsnssssverrpercesexanerestcsees atts ssemmeniveeaneetes 64 6 1 KNOWN PROBLEMS LIMITATIONS AND WORKAROUNDG ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 64 No known problems At the moment esse eee 64 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 3 of 64 dp Oo PACO http www pacocorp com Table of Figures Figure 3 1 PACO Cube Editor Installation welcome screen sese esse eee eee 8 Figure 3 2 PACO Cube Editor Installation directory screen sese esse eee eee 9 Figure 3 3 PACO Cube Editor Installation information sees esse eee eee 9 Figure 3 4 Cube Editor Installation progress se sese eee 10 Figure 3 5 PACO Cube Editor Installation complete esse eee eee eee 10 Figure 3 7 In Gear Installation welcome Screens sese esse eee 11 Figure 3 8 In Gear Installation warning screen esse eee ee eee 11 Figure 3 9 In Gear Installation license
6. T T T 8 3 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS pisoiacasssesocccustte rie ve cntcutiorsdeabeasyasienGindedatesudaaioreiaibeerntanneaiw ess N 32 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ac ccasoxconscssqceonscacteceapsuseenssaueossaveccesuscentaccepteetonssazceseuseeee 8 a2 CUBER CONFIGURA TION scsxsssscevecisessasiasacsstanctanetuseneneetteseneaninnnsesteaeieetatectrentioes 16 c COBER 2 N Sree eee een ee eee et ere eee 16 am EBAYU TORSIE TIED erana eee rete ete eee te error 19 a MO A A E EE E E EE EE E E 2I A M T T TTT 22 da MOU 6 23 c MO A 6 E E E EE E EE EEEE 24 DD MO T e E EIEE AON E ENE 29 ADO MOTE E ra E EE E O E 26 Wo AGAVOU TS FOR PRON DW EI ED eerie e A E E E E EE EE 27 L MOLE cT 27 Aa r T T e E E E E OE 28 c eo rT T TTT 29 7 Ma OTe ee eT eee ee er me nner weer yer rrr eee 30 Sd MOL ora E I AR E E E E T E A TEA 31 AO MO LE E E E E E E NEE E T E NE 32 3 USING CUBE EDITOR irrin E SEES 33 IL MAN e REEN ene E E E T E EE 34 5 1 1 Selecting the Open F1 option from the Main Screen sese 35 5 1 2 Selecting the New F3 option from the Main Screen sese eee 36 5 1 3 Selecting the Edit Block F5 option from the Main Screen eee 36 5 1 4 Selecting the Edit Layer F6 option from the Main Screen sss eee 36 5 1 5 Selecting the Language F 10 option from the Main Screen esse eee 36 5 1 6 Selecting the Esc F12 option from the Main Screens sese 36 5 2 CREATING OR EDITING A LAYER esse esse 37 5 2 1 Steps for creating or editing
7. To delete a layer press Delete F7 Q To print the current layers press Print F8 Q To send the following cube pattern to the PLC press Send F11 Make sure a PLC is connected to the computer See Section 5 6 for explanations on connecting the PLC to the computer The following screen will appear Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 51 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com Cuber ABCTL _ T Transferring Data to PLC 0 Figure 5 20 Sending pattern to the PLC Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 52 of 64 dp oO PACO 5 4 Creating new tiers and new blocks http www pacocorp com Before explaining tiers and blocks creation it should first be explained what are these elements A cube is formed of multiple tiers or layers and each tier is formed of multiple blocks The following diagram shows a cube constitution Tier Figure 5 21 A cube is formed of tiers which are formed of blocks In order to create a new cube you must first define your tiers and blocks dimensions and settings You then create all the layers which when put together will form the cube The following is a description of how to create tiers and blocks Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 53 of 64 dp oO PACO 5 4 1 Creating a new tier http www pacocorp com a From the main screen press New F3 The Tier Selection screen appears Tier Selection Fl Ez Ea F4 ia EG F7
8. agreement sese 12 Figure 3 10 In Gear Installation directory sese 12 Figure 3 11 In Gear Program Folder selection sss sese 13 Figure 512 b Ee Te RT ee ea ssas r isnan 13 Figure 3 13 In Gear Installation complete Error Bookmark not defined Figure 4 1 Graphical representation of the Cubet cccccccssssessecceeceeeaeeeesseeeeeeeeeaes 20 Figure 4 2 Layout for side feed model A sese 21 Fig re 43 Layout for Side feed model iB icc cecaconaressavsswesaseessesautestecaccsarersevsonsaosdeesesauteseec 22 Figure 4 4 Layout for side feed model C 23 Figure 4 5 Layout for side feed model D 24 Figure 4 6 Layout for side feed model D 25 Fear H ST d Or side teed model Percurso E E 26 Figure 4 8 Layout for front feed model Geesseen ZI Figure 4 9 Layout for front feed model H cece ececeeecccceecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Figure 4 10 Layout for front feed model L 29 Figure 4 11 Layout for front feed model l 30 Figure 4 12 Layout for front feed model K 31 Figure 4 13 Layout for front feed model L e 32 Figure 5 1 The Cube Editor environments esse eee eee eee 33 PUG L UN SOL TTT 34 Figure 5 3 Opening an existing cube pattern cccccecccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeessseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 Figure 5 4 Select Language WindOw sss sss ccacs asesan nearer nayeon trene 36 Figure 5 5 Tier SElECUON WINGOW issues oicsaccesceraanhotendsssoounaussrerananncena
9. 1Size 4 StepsforSideFeed 5 stepsforLevelFeed 5 StepsforHoleCheck 4 stepsforCubeOut 5 TurnTableRotation l Transformation 0 IncomingAngle 3 PLCPATH HMI1 MAXTAPESIZE 512 PPM 0 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 17 of 64 http www pacocorp com Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 18 of 64 dp Oo PACO 4 2 Layouts for Side Feed http www pacocorp com Shown here are the possible layouts for the Cuber depending on the settings in the Cuber ini file The layouts presented here depend on the possible values for IncomingAngle Transformation and TurntableRotation The Cuber ini settings should correspond to the actual Cuber being used Here is a description of all the graphical elements included in the layouts presented later on Q Indicates whether the blocks are loaded vertically or horizontally into the Cuber The black arrow black triangle indicates the entry direction of the block into the Cuber KZ Sa Q Indicates the rotating direction for the turntables lt Q Indicate the flow direction of the blocks Q The Cube Out is where the completed cubes are led out from the Cuber In the following diagrams it is always located at the top of the Cuber Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 19 of 64 dp oO PACO http www pacocorp com The following schema identifies the main parts of the Cuber a Cube Out Elevator Elevator Clamps Elevator
10. E Side Feed Pusher Accumulation Table Turntables Tier Pusher Loading Clamps Figure 4 1 Graphical representation of the Cuber Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 20 of 64 dp oO PACO 4 2 1 Model A http www pacocorp com Figure 4 2 Layout for side feed model A e IncomingAngle 0 e Transformation 0 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 21 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 2 2 Model B Figure 4 3 Layout for side feed model B e IncomingAngle II a Transformation Il O Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 22 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 2 3 Model C Figure 4 4 Layout for side feed model C e IncomingAngle II UJ Transformation II O Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 23 of 64 CORP http www pacocorp com 4 2 4 Model D Figure 4 5 Layout for side feed model D e IncomingAngle 0 e Transformation 1 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 24 of 64 CORP http www pacocorp com 4 2 5 Model E Figure 4 6 Layout for side feed model E e IncomingAngle 1 e Transformation 1 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 25 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 2 6 Model F Figure 4 7 Layout for side feed model F e IncomingAngle 3 Transformation Il a Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 26 of 64 dp oO
11. E CONTACT YOUR SOFTWARE VENDOR REGARDING UPGRADE PRICING AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION BEFORE CONTINUING WITH INSTALLATION Pt tet EE tet E tet tte teeter tet tet ttt ttt ett E E ett tet tte LICENSE AGREEMENT This legal document is an agreement between you the LICENSEE and CirmQuest Inc Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Setup will close To install IN GEARS2 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 you must accept this agreement Figure 3 8 In Gear Installation license agreement Q The license agreement is shown next Click Yes to accept the agreement and proceed with information Choose Destination Location J x Setup will install IH GEAR 32 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 in the following directory To install to this directory click Next To install to a different directory click Browse and select another directory You can choose nat to install IN GEAR 32 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Directory CN MIN GEARS2 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 Browse Cancel Figure 3 9 In Gear Installation directory Q If you wish to change the In Gear s installation directory click Browse and select the desired destination directory Click Next to continue Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 12 of 64 dp oO PACO coRP http www pacocorp com select Program Folder x Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder liste
12. Fo HE F10 PE Fale Ok Edit Delete New Esc Layer Size 1 Tier 1 L x 45 x 34 2 standard L x 48 x Y 49 3 Tier 3 L X 60 x 46 Figure 5 22 Tier Selection window Q Press New F11 You will be presented with the Tier Creation dialog box Fi Ez F3 Fe FS EG EF Fo Fa Fid Fal bl Ok a gt gt Esc Tier Size Cube Out Name My Tier My Tier Width X Between 4 and 64 ar Width Y Between 4 and 46 Figure 5 23 Tier Creation dialog box o Enter the desired name for the tier in the Name section o Enter the desired width according to the X axis in the Width X section Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 54 of 64 http www pacocorp com o Enter the desired width according to the Y axis in the Width Y section o The Cube Out section represents the tier s orientation according to the Cuber s X and Y axis o Use the lt lt F10 and gt gt F11 buttons to switch between the fields in the dialog window o Press Ese F12 to quit the Tier Creation dialog window a Press OK F1 when You re done You will return to the Tier Selection screen Press OK F1 to go to the Block Selection screen 5 4 2 Creating a new block Q After creating a new tier from the Tier Selection window press OK F1 to go to the Block Creation window Bloc Selection E Fi Hie E3 F4 ES E6 EF Fo ES ELN Fil Fi Ok Edit Delete New Esc Bloc Size x H 22 Bloc 2 Bloc Type A Figure 5 24 Block
13. O has put great efforts into the creation of this manual to ensure it is detailed complete and accurate However if you find any error or omission please contact your PACO representative so that they can be corrected promptly Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 6 of 64 dp 2 Description of the PACO Cube Editor 2 1 General Description This software allows a user to perform the following tasks Create new cube patterns Create different designs for cube layers using different type of tiers and blocks Download the patterns to the Cuber through the Cuber PLC Specify different loading sequence to the Cuber DODO 2 2 Minimal Requirements The PACO Cube editor is designed to run under the Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems 2 3 Ways to Use the Cube Editor The Cube Editor must be installed on the computer connected to the PLC controlling the Cuber Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 7 of 64 dp oO PACO 3 Installation http www pacocorp com 3 1 System requirements a Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 or Windows XP Q Minimum screen resolution 800 x 600 a Required disk space 10 M a Memory 128 M a CDROM drive Q RS 232 serial port to connect to the PLC 3 2 Installation Procedure Q Insert the PACO Cube Editor installation CD in the drive a Browse to the CD in Cuber directory and double click on Setup exe
14. PACO 4 3 Layouts for Front Feed 4 3 1 Model G Figure 4 8 Layout for front feed model G e IncomingAngle II UJ Transformation Il N Installation and User s manual http www pacocorp com Revision A Page 27 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 3 2 ModelH Figure 4 9 Layout for front feed model H IncomingAngle II O Transformation II N Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 28 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 3 3 Model Figure 4 10 Layout for front feed model I e IncomingAngle II a Transformation II N Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 29 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 3 4 Model J Figure 4 11 Layout for front feed model J e IncomingAngle II UJ Transformation II UJ Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 30 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 3 5 Model K Figure 4 12 Layout for front feed model K IncomingAngle II O Transformation Il UJ Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 31 of 64 http www pacocorp com 4 3 6 Model L Figure 4 13 Layout for front feed model L e IncomingAngle 1 Transformation Il UJ Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 32 of 64 dp Oo PACO 5 Using Cube Editor http www pacocorp com Shown below is an overview of the Cube Editor environment Tool bar Paco Cube Coto LLspex Calon
15. Pre Pattern Maker Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 38 of 64 2 Do you want to use the Pre Pattern Maker option This option CANNOT be changed later Figure 5 7 Pre Pattern Maker window a The following screen appears next Cube Height indicates the current height for the cube and Maximum Cube Height indicates the maximum possible height for the cube values are in inches i Paco Cube Editor Cube lt oj x Fi Fe F3 F4 FS F6 E7 Fa Fa Fil File Save oave AS Add Edit Insert Topy Delete Print Paste Send Esc Current Cube Height fo Maximumt Cube Height 20 r Cube Option The Pre Pattern Maker Option is Off B Only lastturn table can turn Figure 5 8 Cube editor o To go back to the main screen press Esc F12 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 39 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com Q In the Cube Option frame at the bottom you can see whether the Pre Pattern Maker option is On or Off Q If you wish that only the last turntable be turned check the check box on the right Some patterns require this option to be enabled Q To add anew layer to the cube press Add F3 Q The Layer Edition screen will be displayed Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition E 5 ioj x Fi po Hes F4 F5 F6 Ey Pa FS F1id Pii File Gk Rotate 120 I Back Del ony Turn void Esc a a S a E B Layer Option f Use Pusher as guide Close elevator c
16. Q You will be presented with this welcome screen LA CubeEditor Setup baat Sree Se an noe ewe ee Gar G S 3 si GE sl ie ij So ee a ani f r G a epee ater ss R We elcome t bar a U a om 1 1 i E a Pel TE SL oe l N lt an S C ha ee ee TE ay wes e en Senn aoe ee ie E ee anas S e a r TPG EXIT hen z E E Haan Te Sor asf bites pe Bet sd Figure 3 1 PACO Cube Editor Installation welcome screen a To proceed with installation click OK Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 8 of 64 http www pacocorp com 7 w er s z TE iii c v CubeEditor Setup l ae ae nt R EET py Ee CB j ae RETES e sre z e installation by dicking the button be AET ee THE R em Suh peri HG oe e KULA ET L ard b E Ne hes no pier Ht i eas zat ise Le L a kr Pets 7 QAL LT S LS p ce E fas AS Ta A 1 aC sp Pees etna H S itl E ea weak Rae e aires o GL e E 1 lt le TE PW 9 E S a a T M LE IE E es S ue ee aa Me r a dA sy a SE Tt Bien mea 07 ee pin ie ate SA po idee leilig iz LRE d z IR aas TE aun cei ZK U EE C LL AJ Q Z ee a ra a ats ey Saa JP hee ar i i ye s i res t N rely m SEN T G PE TRE N RT L ia i eee fe nee cae sa eae N 17 La 5 G T has Hat L S TE Pa aay D K SU m a n a E ri Sabie L ppt LE L E oe omy n oe RT I EDHE a ie L B pant Hae ROT CEK a aaa Soe Figure 3 2 PACO Cube Editor Installation directory screen a At thi
17. Selection window Q Press New F11 The Block Creation dialog window will be shown Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 55 of 64 PACO block Creation Fil T H http www pacocorp com F4 Fa E6 E7 EE UE F10 Fil Fil Lu Ok v gt Esc Block Size Name STANDARD Width Between 4 and 24 B o Height Between 4 and 24 B8 length Between 4 and 24 jis Figure 5 25 Block Creation dialog box Enter the desired name for the block in the Name section Enter the desired width according to the X axis in the Width section Enter the cube s desired height in the Height section Enter the cube s desired length in the Length section A 3D representation of the block 19 shown on the right Use the lt lt F10 and gt gt F11 buttons to switch between the fields in the dialog window Press Esc F12 to quit the Block Creation dialog window O O O 0 0 0 O Q Press OK F1 to complete the block creation and to go to the layer editor See Section 5 2 for complete details on layer creation Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 56 of 64 dp oO PACO 5 5 Using the Pre Pattern Maker http www pacocorp com 5 5 1 Enabling the Pre Pattern Maker option The Pre Pattern maker allows creation of particular patterns that could not be created otherwise When this option is enabled certain block structures will be recognized as patterns and the Cuber will perform specific tasks to place the
18. athetendssdecavaeasniedanaences 37 Fig re 5 0 Block Selection WINdOW isessscssncaxecnecearcussssesswousesssonuteseetaedeareuestsessworensdsuauteaeens 38 Figure 5 7 Pre Pattern Maker window sese 39 BB e E ee T 39 Figure 5 9 Layer edition Example lI 40 Figure 5 10 Layer edition blocks added in columns Example lI 42 Figure 5 11 Layer edition complete column Example lI 43 Figure 5 12 Layer edition blocks added in rows Example 2 ssesseseeeeeeeeeeeeees 44 Figure 5 13 Layer edition complete row Example 21 eee eee 45 Pie a dV DIO TTT 46 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 4 of 64 dp Oo PACO http www pacocorp com Poue 5k NOI daloe WANG e 47 Figure 5 16 Layer edition void Insertion a anada THE enar aT aaia TT eaoaai oie 48 Figure 5 17 Layer edition applying settings sss eee eee 49 Figure 5 18 Creating a cube s L cccssssssssesseeececcceecccceeeeeeaeeeaaeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 50 Ficure 5 19 Adding layers 10 a CUDO agiccsoccecd conntebsenansdaneaseatapoacecdacomnebsenaisseaneaseatannaneotee 5I Figure 5 20 Sending pattern to the PLC 52 Figure 5 21 A cube is formed of tiers which are formed of blocks cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 53 Pone N Tier See on aT 54 Pisure 3 23 Tier Creaton dialon DOX crecssrinicosi oasian annsa Eeo anaE Ears eae ii 54 Figure 5 24 Block Selection window sse 55 Fig re 5 25 Block Creaton dialog DOX cciscacevercsancusassosswousnsssanuteseetae
19. blocks corresponding to the desired pattern in order to save time in the loading process Possible patterns are shown here a When creating a new cube pattern and after pressing OK F1 from the Block Selection window a prompt window appears Note This windows will appears only if the Pre Pattern Maker option is set to Yes in the cuber ini file See Section 4 1 for more details CubeEditor F x mh 2 Do you wank to use the Pre Pattern Maker option This option CONMOT be changed later Figure 5 26 Pre Pattern Maker prompt window Q Select Yes in order for the Pre Pattern Maker option to be enabled Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 57 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com The following screens will be used to show how the Pre Pattern maker can be useful Q Shown below is an example of a layer created without the Pre Pattern Maker Here the horizontal and vertical blocks are not represented in the same column Thus patterns are not recognized Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition l S ioj x Eii Fe F3 F4 F5 PG EF Fa FQ Fi Fil Fil Ok Guide Lat irst Stop nd Stop 3ird Stop 4th Stop Sth Stop l 6th Stop l Nok Ctr C Pos 1 C Pos 2 Esc Cuber TT IRR BHT HII Layer Option Row Option Use Pusher as guide F2 Use Lateral Guide Ott Close elevator clamp before rolling table E redraw F3 F8 Stop Position Use Second limit switch F9 F11 Center bloc on tu
20. d below fou may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Next to continue Program Folders Cube ditor Beta Startup Cancel Figure 3 10 In Gear Program Folder selection a Click Next Setup Complete x Setup has finished copying files to your computer Setup will now launch the program Select your option below PT PTT TTT Click Finish to complete Setup Figure 3 11 In Gear setup complete Q Click Finish Q Your computer must be restarted for the installation to be completed Revision A Page 13 of 64 Installation and User s manual dp oO PACO 3 3 Driver configuration amp OCX registry http www pacocorp com In order to allow the Cube Editor to send a tape to the PLC the communication driver must be registered and configured Q In order to register the diver click on the Start of your computer Then select Program on the Start Menu and click on OCX Win Registry The following message box will appear DllRegisterServer in C WINDOWS System32 Abctl ocx succeeded Figure 3 16 Register driver succeeded Q In order to configure the diver click on the Start of your computer Then select Program on the Start Menu and click on Driver Configuration The setting should be as in the following dialog box Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 14 of 64 dp yY PACY CimQuest IN GEAR AB Standard Editi
21. dsareueseesaworensdsuauteauers 56 Figure 5 26 Pre Pattern Maker prompt Window cccccccccccccsseeseeeeceeeeeaaeseseeeeeeeeeaas 57 Figure 5 27 Layer edition without the Pre Pattern NMakKGr eee eee 58 Figure 5 28 Layer edition with the Pre Pattern Maker sse 59 POU a I AU RR CAO PE E E E E 60 Figure 5 30 Column created with the Pre Pattern Maker eee 61 Figure 5 31 Special pattern fitting created with the Pre Pattern Maker 62 Ficure E Patern Flow Diaprati serseri e E 63 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 5 of 64 dp oO PACO 1 Introduction http www pacocorp com 1 1 Overview The PACO Cube Editor is the software tool to be used in the creation of patterns for the PACO Premier Series Cuber Its intuitive and simple interface allows user to easily create cube patterns and transfer them to the Cuber for execution The present manual covers the description installation and use of the PACO Cube Editor l 1 2 Scope OF this document The main objective of this document is to assist the user of the PACO Cube Editor Q The first part generally describes the software application Q The second part indicates the installation procedure Q The third part shows step by step how to use the Cube Editor Q Known problems workarounds and fault tracing are covered in the fourth part This document is designed to be as graphical as possible to ensure that users be rapidly familiar with the software PAC
22. edition for the entire blocks of the layer must be turned Shown here is the representation for a turned block A turned block is pivoted around its X axis 7O ae Figure 5 14 Pivoted block Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 46 of 64 dp oO PACO On screen this gives you the following results for the horizontal and the vertical blocks http www pacocorp com It is possible to insert an empty space or void between columns in order to match a specific pattern Q To insert a void in the layer press Void F11 This option is only available when inserting columns o After pressing Void F11 the following screen appears Enter the desired Space between Column inche s Cancel OK Figure 5 15 Void dialog window o Enter the desired width for the void in inches and press OK o A void is inserted in the layer Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 47 of 64 CORP http www pacocorp com O x Fil F EES Fa ES E6 F7 Fa FS ETH Fil Fil Turn Void Esc VETTE E TTT Layer Option F Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw T Use Second limit switch Y A B eo C D Figure 5 16 Layer edition void insertion Q To accept the current layer design press OK F1 Q To go back to the Cube Editor screen press Ese F12 5 2 2 Applying settings to a layer After creating a new layer further settings can be applied t
23. eed Pusher will be needed to push the blocks onto the layer space Thus blocks are added to the layer in columns a TurntableRotation 0 which means that the turntables rotation direction is clockwise Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition KL 5 iol x Fi F2 Fa F4 F5 F6 F7 Fa FQ Fu Pid elt Bale Ok Rotate 180 Back Del Copy Turn void Esc Cuber TT Layer Option V Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw Use Second limit switch fo A CB C Figure 5 10 Layer edition blocks added in columns Example 1 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 42 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com a To add anew horizontal block gt lt press F5 a To add anew vertical block Ml press Il F6 Q To add a new vertical block next to another vertical block while remaining in the same column press F4 You can add up to 2 other blocks next to an existing one This option is available only if a vertical block has just been inserted The next screen shows an example for a column a Here is an example of a complete column for this example O x g Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition RZ H E3 F4 F5 Fo F7 Fo F9 ETH Fil Pale Ok Rotate Lat Il Back Del Copy Turn Void Esc Cuber BUTT TE TET 1111 Layer Option f Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw f Use Second limit switch
24. ing to the PLC http www pacocorp com For the cube patterns to be correctly sent to the PLC a The InGear software must be installed a A connexion using a RS 232 serial port must be established with the PLC Shown here is the pattern flow diagram Cube Pattern Interface Send Figure 5 32 Pattern Flow Diagram Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 63 of 64 dp oO PACO 6 Troubleshooting Guide http www pacocorp com 6 1 Known Problems Limitations and Workarounds No known problems at the moment Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 64 of 64
25. k the install button If it is already installed click the x at the upper right to close the window Figure 3 6 In Gear Installation welcome screen Q The In Gear installation welcome screen will be shown Click Next to begin installation weicome xi Welcome to the IN GEAR32 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 Setup program This program will install IN GEAR32 AB Std Edition 2 65 1 on vour computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Cancel Figure 3 7 In Gear Installation warning screen a Click Next Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 11 of 64 dp aA CORP http www pacocorp com x Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement HME AMM MAK R AK MAA MAK MRK REAM MEK KEK MRM MM Ke INSTALLATION NOTICE IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY INSTALLING THIS VERSION OF IN GEARS2 MAY OVERWRITE YOUR EslSTING IN GEARS2 PRODUCT AN UPGRADE FEE Mar BE APPLIED WHEN YOU REGISTER THIS VERSION PLEAS
26. lamp before rolling table redraw f Use Second limit switch CA C B CG Figure 5 9 Layer edition Example 1 Q The frame at the bottom of the screen contains possible settings that can be applied to the current layer Here are the possible options o Use Pusher as guide When this option is selected the Side Feed Pusher will be used as a lateral guide when the Tier Pusher pushes a layer onto the elevator Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 40 of 64 http www pacocorp com o Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw Select this option to make sure all the blocks are hold still when the rolling table redraws o Use the second limit switch It is possible to specify two stop position for the elevator clamps This option specifies the second position Two examples using different settings for the Cuber will be used to explain the layer creation Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 41 of 64 PACO EXAMPLE 1 http www pacocorp com For the following screen the current settings in the Cuber ini file indicate that blocks will be added in columns instead of rows Q IncomingAngle 1 which means that the loading clamps are located at the left of the loader 1 e the blocks will be inserted vertically into the Cuber It is then possible to turn the blocks using the turntables Q Transformation 1 which means that series of blocks will be coming from the bottom and that the Side F
27. n If the user selects Open he will be presented with this screen where he can visualise the existing cube patterns http www pacocorp com Id identification number for a particular pattern Description short description of the pattern Block name name of the type of block used for that pattern W the blocks width H the blocks height L the block s length Nb Layer number of layer in that pattern Pallet Name name of the pallet type used in that pattern X pattern s dimension for the X axis Y pattern s dimension for the Y axis U U U U U U U U U U Cube Stan 4 se S S Stan R se b Figure 5 3 Opening an existing cube pattern Q To open an existing cube pattern select the appropriate line and click Ok F1 from the toolbar The cube editor window will open next There you can edit all the layers for that particular pattern a To delete a cube pattern select the appropriate line and click Delete F7 from the toolbar Q To go back to the main screen click Ese F12 from the toolbar Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 35 of 64 dp oO PACO http www pacocorp com 5 1 2 Selecting the New F3 option from the Main Screen This option allows you to create a new pattern from scratch where you can design each layer for the cube See Section 5 2 for complete details on how to create a new pattern 5 1 3 Selecting the Edit Block F5 option from the Main Screen
28. o the layer The following screen shows the possible settings that can be applied to the layer Settings are applied to each row or column Settings are always applied to the current selected row or column The current selected row or column is covered with a grid Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 48 of 64 CORP http www pacocorp com 15 x Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition Fi Fe Fa F4 F5 EB ey Fa Fa F10 Fil Pelee Ok Guide Lat irst Stop znd Stop 3ird Stop 4th Stop Sth Stop eth Stop Not Ctr C Pos 1 C Pos 2 Esc Cuber ELLE IHI MAMETA Row Option Fe Use Lateral Guide On F3 F8 Stop Position Stop Position 3 F9 F11 Center bloc on turn table Centered at position 2 Layer Option Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw Use Second limit switch Y A i B L Figure 5 17 Layer edition applying settings a To enable the use of the lateral guide press Guide Lat F2 The text in the F2 Use Lateral Guide text area will change from Off to On Press Guide Lat F2 to keep switching between both values Q To set the Side Pusher Stopping Positions select between first second or third position F3 thru F8 Q When the layer is completed press OK F1 You will be presented with the Cube Editor section where you can add multiple tiers to a block See section 5 3 for further details on how
29. on estates mu L L 0 RS Torg EG Ie a 20 i ence ea eases SUI CH a a K re panin EONA he pele A La f A E sae soe PEL Male ae Pace ay oe RG ia S ge ET hy ne C Spite aie sa 05 sala een saa Poe plata ae apes cent robe ea at a ZLE ee Pa Sa a a ae Sonera ce Tera TET G T ti rat E See care Seine S Abr W A E a Figure 3 17 a 3704 IER AET ve EAR cin 2 E S os Ta vi wit Installation and User s manual tha ST G r e ae EET TA mee iat lel or deus fe sa GT re at Shea Or ee Farce treat ark sare dpe ac Meteor ve ek ar DS Dao ccm aT Ss FE a N eet H LU E Td Dose retails ar 27 d LS FF ae Pate tes E e erie za B ae LL TREE L vd Mae T S L X Driver configuration dialog box with the correct setting Revision A Page 15 of 64 dp oO PACO 4 Cuber Configuration http www pacocorp com 4 1 Cuber settings In order to configure the Cube Editor the Cuber ini file must be edited This file is located in the C Program Files CubeEditor directory It can be opened by selecting Start Programs CubeEditor Cube ini Here are the possible configuration settings for the Cuber ini file TurntableSize Maximum number of blocks allowed on a turntable inches TurntableNumber Number of turntables 1 to 4 LevelMaxXSize Maximum X size of a Tier Pattern inches LevelMaxYSize Maximum Y size of a Tier Pat
30. onsidered as only one because of the Pre Pattern Maker Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 60 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition E E iol x Fl Fe F3 F4 F5 Fb Ey Fa Fa F1id Fil File Ok muide Lat irst Stop 2nd Stop Sird Stop 4th Stop Sth Stop oth Stop Mot Ctr C Pos 1 C Pos 2 Esc Cuber UT a ae HIH Layer Option Row Option l Use Pusher as guide F2 Use Lateral Guide 2 D lose elevator clamp before rolling table redraw F3 F8 Sto Position Stop Position T Use Second limit switch FS F11 Center bloc on turn table je A C EB C Not Centered Figure 5 30 Column created with the Pre Pattern Maker Q Also the Pre Pattern Maker allows creation of pattern fittings that would not be possible otherwise The following image is an example Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 61 of 64 PACO http www pacocorp com Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition 5 Ioj x Ea H ne F4 F5 F6 Pen Fo IES ETH FERAL raga Be Ok Rotate 1380 Back Del Copy Turn void Esc Tl E m E E Layer Option f Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw V Use Second limit switch CA C B CE Figure 5 31 Special pattern fitting created with the Pre Pattern Maker Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 62 of 64 PACO 5 6 Connect
31. rn table E A E CO C Not Centered Figure 5 27 Layer edition without the Pre Pattern Maker Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 58 of 64 PACO Q The following example shows how to add blocks so that they will be part of a pattern when the Pre Pattern Maker option is enabled In this example a vertical block is first inserted using the II F6 button http www pacocorp com Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition 5 Ioj x Fi Hee F3 F4 F5 F6 Bey Fo F9 Fi hL Bake Ok 1 Rotate 180 I Back Del Copy Turn void Esc Cuber Layer Option f Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw C Use Second limit switch CA C B CE Figure 5 28 Layer edition with the Pre Pattern Maker Q To add two horizontal blocks next to the vertical block already inserted press the F3 button The pattern is now created and will be recognized by the application and the Cuber Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 59 of 64 http www pacocorp com loj x Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition Fi Ez HES E4 F5 F6 Fi Fa Be RTE mak File Ok Rotate lan Back Del Copy Turn Wold Esc Cuber Layer Option F Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw V Use Second limit switch CA C B C Figure 5 29 Pattern creation Q In the layer editor what was previously considered as two columns will now be c
32. s point if you wish to change the destination directory for the application click Change The default directory is C Program Files CubeEditor V Click the install button to continue TOC P ae S G S f S E aie T EA R L Es ee ee sid ree uate Goer ma Soe pele eee TU GZ H RT S L E ttt our T G Ab cea 1 ates 9 E ee ee s ADs ai fp Snes ean ks lis a ar ue Pa ae ASA E oe Le TS rnd G P RI 1 i ZR gt 9 gram G roupi Se sata cs a vd te x TS S K ee ee Sa eerie Se cline Ca TEO CIA nit S ine E Dee 1 L G aP e a ean Les d TT O a i E E E TA ue Figure 3 3 PACO Cube Editor Installation information Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 9 of 64 http www pacocorp com fa CubeEditor Setup R L Ka uz a ee ae a oo amici iia net eee wigs tm th pane S S ot ES Seats 5 ON et te GE OG O b a tans chute a L Figure 3 4 Cube Editor Installation progress Q The installation progress will be displayed SE P pier S mage ncaa sae T Fe rok ee i ae C ei eg rar OK vere a Eae a 1 ZIR H ROARS Tea EA EO ae ci Tr tae corel TAPAE el Sve a GRS Figure 3 5 PACO Cube Editor Installation complete Q Click OK Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 10 of 64 dp oO PACO CORP http www pacocorp com a Browse to the CD in InGearReg directory and double click on Setup exe Q If In Gear is not already installed on your machine clic
33. t screen shows a complete row 10 x Paco Cube Editor Layer Edition Fi E E F4 F5 F6 F7 Fa Fa Paley Fil Fiz Ok Rotate lan II Back Del Copy Turn Void Esc Layer Option F Use Pusher as guide Close elevator clamp before rolling table redraw F Use Second limit switch CA C B CE Figure 5 13 Layer edition complete row Example 2 Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 45 of 64 dp oO PACO For specific blocks rotation can be enabled Rotation is used when non symmetric blocks must be placed in a way that wouldn t be possible using the normal rotation process When this option is enabled the block is rotated 180 more than usual in order to match the appropriate pattern http www pacocorp com a To specify that a block will be rotated 180 press Rotate 180 F2 Rotation can be applied only to the current block one block at a time The block will be marked with a 180 Q To delete the last inserted block press Back F7 Q To delete a column press Del F8 A conformation window will appear Press OK to confirm deletion The last edited column will be deleted Q Tocopy acolumn press Copy F9 The last edited column will be copied to the next available space for a column If not enough space is available for a column to be copied the Copy button will be disabled a To turn over a block press Turn F10 This option is only available at the beginning of the layer
34. tern inches CubeMaxZSize Maximum height of a Cube inches SideFeedNumber Number of possible side feed stops 1 to 6 Set to 1 if there is no accumulation or if no void are needed e LevelFeedNumber Number of pushers installed on layer pusher 1 to 4 Set to 1 if your cuber doesn t include this option Set to 4 if your cuber has a multi pad side pusher 6 PhotoCellNumber Number of photocells at grip 1 first photocell is not used PhotoCellSize Gap between photocells in inches StepsforSideFeed Set to TurntableNumber 1 StepsforLevelFeed Set to TurntableNumber 1 StepsforHoleCheck Set to TurntableNumber 1 StepsforCubeOut Set to TurntableNumber 1 TurntableRotation Rotation direction Q Clockwise 1 Counter clockwise Verify the mechanical arrangement of the turn table to set that variable Transformation Refers to the loading ramp s position 0 1 2 e IncomingAngle Indicates the angle with which blocks are loaded on the ramp 0 1 3 e PLCPATH The path to the driver used to send the tape to the PLC e Pre Pattern Maker Indicate if a Pre Pattern Maker is installed O Yes 1 No Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 16 of 64 dp oO PACO Shown below is an example of a Cuber ini file http www pacocorp com Cuber TurnTableSize 24 TurnTableNumber 3 LevelMaxXxSize 64 LevelMaxYSize 48 CubeMaxZSize 80 SideFeedNumber 6 LevelFeedNumber 4 PhotoCellNumber 6 PhotoCel1l
35. to create or edit a new cube Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 49 of 64 dp C PACO 5 3 Creating a new cube http www pacocorp com 5 3 1 Creating a new cube Q After you created a new layer the Cube Editor screen appears i Paco Cube Editor Cube Ioj x eal Fe Be F4 F5 FG Bee Fa Fa Fil EIZ Save 5Save s Add Edit Insert Copy Delete Print Paste Send Esc Current Cube Height Maximumt Cube Height 20 Layer No 1 r Cube Option The Pre Pattern Maker Option is Off T nly last turn table can turn Figure 5 18 Creating a cube pattern Q When you create new layers they will be added here Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 50 of 64 CORP http www pacocorp com i Paco Cube Editor Cube 3 E E O x be Fe F3 F4 Fo F6 Fi Fa paS Fil Bele Save Save ds Add Edit Insert Copy Delete Print Paste Send Esc Current Cube Height 24 Maximumt Cube Height g Layer No Layer No 2 Layer No m Cube Option The Pre Pattern Maker Option is Off Only last turn table can turn Figure 5 19 Adding layers to a cube o To save the current block press Save As F2 Note that the Layer 1 will be at the bottom of the cube a To copy a layer select the layer press Copy F6 and press Paste F9 a To copy a layer over an existing layer select the layer to copy press Copy F6 select the layer to be replaced and then press Paste F9 a
36. xists the list is left blank and a new tier must be created to continue Each line contains the tier s ID name and size according to the X and Y axis Tier Selection J Fi Hi HS F4 Ea E6 Er Fa UK Fio FAL Filz Ok Edit Delete New Esc Layer Size 1 Tier 1 x 45 x Y 34 2 gtandard L x 49 x Y 48 3 Tier 3 L x 60 x Y 48 Figure 5 5 Tier Selection window o If you want to create a new tier press New F11 See Section 5 4 for further explanations on how to create a new tier o To go back to the main screen press Esc F12 Q Select the appropriate tier a Press OK F1 Q The following screen displays the available blocks If no block exists the list is left blank and a new block must be created to continue Revision A Installation and User s manual Page 37 of 64 dp oO PACO http www pacocorp com Bloc Selection S Fl D Fa F4 Fa E6 Ey Fa pS Fig Fil F12 OK Edit Delete New Esc Bloc Size 1 Blocl L wW 20 x H 22 x L 22 2 Bloc 2 L w 8 x H 8 x L 16 3 Bloc Type A W 6 x H 8 x L 14 Figure 5 6 Block Selection window o If you want to create a new block press New F11 See Section 5 4 for further explanations on how to create a new block o To go back to the main screen press Esc F12 Q Select the appropriate block a Press OK F1 Q The following window will appear If you want to use the Pre Pattern Maker option click Yes See Section 5 5 for detailed explanations on using the
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