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User Manual 2 Cutting using software MDX-500/650

1. z2 Z2 coordinates 0 to 10500 0 IRC Revolution IRC n terminator n Spindle motor 0to15 revolution speed IVZ Velocity Select IVZ s terminator s Feed rate Z axis 0to85 mm sec 2 mm sec Z axis IZM Z axis Move IZM z terminator Z Z coordinate 10500 to 0 IZO Set ZO IZO z terminator Z Z machine coordinate 10500 to 0 IZZ XYZ axis IZZ x1 yl zl xn yn XY coordinate 1 Simultaneous Feed zn Z coordinate 1 IZE Extention Axis Move ZE Xx1 Yyl Zz1 Aal Xx2 XY Z A Axis name alphabet AtoZoratoz Xxn Yyn Zzn Aan terminator xn ynzn Coordinate 1 zn 91 Part 4 User s Reference 4 9 Device Control Instructions The Device Control instructions determine how communication between the machine and the computer will be handled using the RS 232C interface and also are employed when relaying to the computer the status of the machine Some of them can be used to format the output for RML 1 instructions A Device Control instruction is composed of three characters ESC 1Bh a mow device control instructions one carries parameters and the other does not Parameters can be omitted Semicolons are used as separators between parameters A semicolon without parameters means that parameters have been omitted Device Control instructions with parameters require a terminator to indicate the conclusion of the instruction A colon is used as the terminator and it must not be omitted No termi
2. The machine stops automatically if an excessive load is placed on the spindle or the X Y or Z axis during cutting The message shown at left appears at this time Switching off the power clears the message The overload may be due to excessive hardness of the material an excessive amount of cutting in a feed rate that is too fast or operation being impeded by cuttings Take action such as changing the cutting parameters or cleaning the machine to eliminate the cause of the over load EMERGENCY STOP SP SFTY COVER OPEN This appears when the spindle cover or the safety cover is opened during operation SP Spindle cover SFTY Safety cover Switching off the power clears the message Close the covers then switch on the power CAUTION SP COVER OPEN This appears when the spindle cover is opened during standby SP Spindle cover Closing the cover clears the message and returns the display to the coordinate view screen 10 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move This appears when the sensor mode is entered 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE ZOSENSOR NOTHING This error appears if the ZO sensor is not connected when entering the sensor mode The display shows the message for several seconds then returns to the previous screen Connection the ZO sensor before entering the sense mode 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE SET Z ORIGIN This appears when ZO is set in the sensor mode Comp Effect Afte
3. 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 74 Part 4 User s Reference 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want PAUSE gt X Y CUT SPEED then press the ENTER key Z DOWN SPEED 3 Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER PAUSE X Y CUT SPEED key lt 2 mm s gt To change another item press the EXIT key then repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press the EXIT key to return to the screen at right PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONTINUE then press the ENTER key The paused state is canceled and cutting resumes You can also change the spindle speed while cutting is in progress by turning the dial Note that the changed spindle speed is in effect only during cutting Stopping the Cutting Process If you want to change the shape to cut and redo cutting from the beginning or if the data was different from what you wanted to cut then follow the steps below to stop operation 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right ap
4. ACK character only when lt P2 gt is set 0 15358 byte 80 byte 0 Sets nothing AL 0 Sets nothing When receiving the ENQ character set by lt P2 gt compares the value set by lt P1 gt and the remaining buffer capacity and returns the ACK character to the host computer when the remaining buffer capacity is larger The ESC H with no parameter performs a dummy handshake Part 4 User s Reference Instruction Format Parameter Range is default Explanation ESC I ESC I lt P1 gt lt P2 gt P1 Limit of the remaining 0 15358 byte Used for performing the Xon Xoff handshake and Set Xon Xoff lt P3 gt eeeeeeee lt P12 gt buffer capacity 80 byte the ENQ ACK handshake mode 2 Handshake and for Xon Xoff The ESC I instruction with no parameter performs ENQ ACK The number of data a dummy handshake In a dummy handshake Handshake Mode2 block bytes for ENQ always returns the ACK character to the host ACK mode2 computer regardless of the remaining buffer P2 ENQ character 0 Sets nothing capacity when receiving the ENQ character for ENQ ACK mode2 0 for Xon Xoff P3 P12 All 0 Sets nothing Xon character for Xon Xoff ACK character for ENQ ACK mode2 ESC ESC P1 P2 P1 Ignored Controls the DTR signal No 20 pin of RS 232C Controls DTR Status Instructions ESC O Outputs the Status of Buffer Pause ESC 0 P2 DTR signal control None
5. S Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Options Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 1 m 217 3 4m sim e6lr 7Ir Bile ole 3 m 4m sim cle 7im g Tools 1 v Engraving Conditions xY Speed Z Speed 2 mms E mms IV Fill Z Up Position Fill Pitch z aS 050 4 imm fo 30 mm Z Down osition Spindle RPM p Default mm om aving Pitch joo fmm 35 Part 3 Software Guide If the tool down position Z1 is set at a location lower than the Z axis cutting range the screen at right appears while cutting is in progress and operation pauses To clear the error message switch off the power Bad Parameter When cutting material of uneven thickness using the depth regulator nose set the tool down position at a lower height than the actual cutting depth see User s Manual Setup amp Maintenance As a result the tool down position Z1 is set at a location lower than the Z axis cutting range To avoid errors place a flat board under the workpiece to serve as a lifting base 5 For Fill Pitch enter the diameter of the tool tip To achieve an attractive finish enter a value narrower than the actual diameter Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 1 m 217 3 7 4 m 5l m ei 7 r Si me2 m
6. 0 255 1 An even number parameter e g 0 always sets the DTR signal to High without performing the hardware handshake An odd number parameter e g 1 performs the hardware handshake and controls the DTR signal according to the remaining buffer capacity Outputs the status codes of the machine shown in the table below Code Meaning 0 Data remaining in buffer 8 Buffer empty 16 Data remaining in buffer The machine being paused Pause On being displayed 24 Buffer empty The machine being paused Pause On being displayed 93 Part 4 User s Reference Instruction Format Parameter Range is default Explanation ESC E ESC E None Outputs an error code related to RS 232C interface Output RS 232C see the table below and clears the error Error Code simultaneously At the same time the error being displayed is canceled Error Possible cause and action code 0 No I O errors 10 Cause after execution of an output command other output instructions are sent before the output was not completed Action let the computer to read the machine s output by the output instruction and then send another output instruction 11 Cause an error occurs in a device control instruction Action correct your program 13 Cause parameters are overflowing Action correct your program 14 Cause the number of the parameters set is more than spe
7. 10 x Fie Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help oleja sleale fa alaju alslolelalal nlvel6 AE Pil siel ahr Ready 100 55 Part 3 Software Guide Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting on the screen 1 From the File menu click Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts 2 The cutting data from 3D Engrave is imported into Virtual MODELA An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced Save the Data Click the The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save Start Engraving gt Jz Click the When the screen at right appears click OK Cutting starts 56 File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help New Ctrl N Open Ctri O Save Ctrl S Save As Import Output Preview Output Device Setup Y Untitled Virtual MO File Simulate View Option He Bieta eim 5 For more information on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual MODELA Save As Save in 3D Engrave c E Asf Symbol File name Untitled 3de i J Save as type 3DEngrave File 3de hd Lone 3DEnerave x t Start cutting Cancel Part 3 Software Guide Description of Controls E e e H le
8. Ayn Relative coordinate Axn Ayn R Relative Move R Ax Ayl Ax2 Ay Axn Ayn Relative coordinate Axn Ayn Velocity Z axis Vf f Feed rate for Z axis 0 to 85 mm sec 2 mm sec Velocity X Y axis Ff f Feed rate for X and Y axis 0 to 85 mm sec 2 mm sec XYZ axis Z xl yl zl Xn yn zn xn yn XY coordinate Simultaneous Feed Zxl yl zl Xn yn zn zn Z coordinate W Dwell Wt t Dwell time 0 to 32767 msec 2 msec A Call mode2 mode2 parameter parameter mode2 Instruction Format Parameter Range Default DF Default DF None IN Initialize IN None PA Plot Absolute PA x1 yl x2 y2 Xn yn xn yn Absolute XY coordinate PA PD Pen Down PD x1 yl x2 y2 xn yn xn yn XY coordinate PD PR Plot Relative PR Axl Ay1 Ax2 Ay2 Axn Ayn Relative XY coordinate Axn Ayn PR PU Pen Up PU x1 yl x2 y2 xn yn xn yn XY coordinate PU VS Velocity select VS s s Feed rate for X and Y axis 0to85 mm sec 2 mm sec VS 90 Part 4 User s Reference mode1 mode2 common instruction Instruction Format Parameter Range Default DW Dwell IDW t terminator t Dwell time 0 to 32767 0 IMC Motor Control IMC n terminator n Motor ON OFF switching 32768 to 32767 motor ON IMC terminator INR Not Ready INR terminator None IPZ Set Z1 amp Z2 PZ zl z2 terminator zl Z1 coordinates 10500 to O 0
9. Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want PAUSE gt X Y CUT SPEED then press the ENTER key Z DOWN SPEED 3 Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER PAUSE X Y CUT SPEED key lt 2 mm s gt To change another item press the EXIT key then repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press the EXIT key to return to the screen at right PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONTINUE then press the ENTER key The paused state is canceled and cutting resumes 30 Part 2 Basic Operations 2 Finishing Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade Please use a vacuum cleaner to S with your fingers Q remove cutting dust Doing so may result in injury Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health i p Do not touch the tool immediately Use a commercially available brush after cutting operating stops to remove metal cuttings Z The tool may have become hot due to Attempting to use a Z friction heat and may cause burns if vacuum cleaner to ss touched take up metal ie G cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum L cleaner After cutting has been finished detach the tool remove the material and clean away chips 1 Press the EXIT key to display
10. OFF Revolution speed When SPINDLE UNIT is set to HIGH SPEED 5000 to 20000 rpm When SPINDLE UNIT is set to HIGH TORQUE 3000 to 12000 rpm Feeding speed When the feeding speed is high processing becomes rough and flash marks tend to remain on the cut surface On the other hand when the feeding speed is slow processing takes more time Be careful because a slower feeding speed does not always result in improved finishing Cutting in amount When the cutting in amount is deeper the cutting speed increases but the cutting in amount is limited by the quality of the workpiece In cases where the required depth can not be cut at once repeat cutting several times to depth that does not breach the limit 16 Part 2 Basic Operations Setting the Cutting Conditions This section describes how to set the cutting conditions using the display on the main unit If the cutting conditions can be set with your current software this is a faster and more efficient method than manual setting It makes no difference when you come to construct a program Speed 1 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SPEED SETTING gt 1 SPEED SETTING 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want 1 gt 1 X Y CUT SPEED then press the ENTER key 2 Z DOWN SPEED Set the feed speed during cutting with XY CUT SPEED and Z DOWN SPEED and set the movement speed when th
11. and Operation Stops eee eeeeeeceeeeeteeeees 85 Changes to the feed rate and rotating speed of the spindle motor made while cutting is in progress do not take effect 0 85 The expected cutting precision is not Obtained venini r e e 85 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 Error Messages onisciente neiere aes 86 Other Messa gesseren oneris eh sees vecbeorisees 88 List of RML 1 Instructions 2 0 eee eeeeeeeeee 90 Device Control Instructions 0 0 0 eeeeeeeseeeeeee 92 Display Menus Flowchart 0 00 0 eee eee 95 MDX 650A 650 oo eee ceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaee 95 MID XH5 00 esse es ceh E EEE 99 Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Other company names and product name are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2001 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com Introduction This document describes operation when performing cutting using the included software To use the software the command selection must be set to RML 1 when the main unit is switched on For information on how to select commands see User s Manual 1 Setup and Maintenance Setting the Command Set to RML 1 Th
12. c i Files of type Project Data Files mdj dxf stl r Part 3 Software Guide li Set the Cutting Parameters The cutting parameters are the parameters for cutting the solid object For MODELA Player ver 3 make these settings Cutting surface The surface of the solid object to be cut Size The size of the finished object Depth The depth of cutting Workpiece The composition of the material to be cut Cutting process The stage of cutting Tool The diameter of the blade and the shape of the blade s tip When you set the parameters the optimal movement speed cutting in amount and so on when performing cutting under these conditions are selected When you use materials and tools for which choices are already available then unless an incorrect selection is made there is practically no chance of the tool breaking Choose the loaded material and the installed tool When you use materials and tools for which choices are not available the cutting parameters must be entered with great care An incorrect setting may result in overload that makes it possible for correct cutting to continue and in worst cases may cause the tool to break Make the settings for the cutting condi tions Clicking NEXT advances the setting screens in sequence from A to D Make the settings in order from A to D Clicking A B C or D in the figure displays the corresponding setting screen this should not be used ex
13. el e A This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard This copies the selected object to the clipboard This copies the clipboard data to the screen This switches to a flat two dimensional shape editing screen This switches to a solid three dimensional display screen Display this screen when you want to check a tool path or the shape of a relief This adds thickness to shapes text images or other flat objects to create a relief raised engrav ing This creates a tool path for engraving for the selected shapes and text The tool path for engraving appears on the 3D screen as a red line This creates the path that the tip of the blade traces the tool path The tool path for cutting appears on the 3D screen as a pink line This starts cutting This types in the text IO This draws the shapes elo e 2 j x This selects a shape or text Ea This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape These are used to retouch imported images This zooms the screen in or out The mouse operations for the 2D screen and the 3D screen are different a la This changes the display location of the object This moves the screen display to show areas outside the window which are not visible IS This changes the perspective of th
14. expected adjust the values accordingly 40 Part 3 Software Guide 3 2 Application Software i MODELA 3D DESIGN This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three dimensional object You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves Choose the basic shape The Primitives dialog box appears Primitives 2 Click the basic shape that is closest to the finished form Enter the size then click OK Parameter i 10 Radius Height Decide on the number of reference lines The reference lines are control rods for arranging the shape of the object To determine the number of reference lines click the controls shown below 4 lines 7 lines 10 lines 41 Part 3 Software Guide Manipulate Reference Lines to Make a Shape To change the height of a reference line position the pointer over the reference line and drag it up or down a i ain oe a To change the size of the outer perimeter for a reference line position the pointer over the reference line and drag it to the left or right To change the shape of the outer perimeter right click on a reference line The Select section dialog box appears Section Make the settings to obtain the desired shape Select section x Attribute Ellipse Radius Trochoid Height 66 and drag the reference line To change the center p
15. 11 1 SURFACE CUT Are You Sure ENTER 82 Description This switches on or switches off the confirmation sound heard when a control key is pressed Description The thickness of the ZO sensor can vary slightly due to conditions of temperature or humidity This allows the sensor thickness to be adjusted to match actual thickness The value that is set when shipped from the factory varies from one unit to another Description This displays the total rotation time of the spindle The rotation time cannot be returned to 0 zero The displayed time should be used as an indicator for performing periodic maintenance For more information about maintenance refer to the separate Setup amp Maintenance Description This menu item is for performing surfacing of the vacuum plate on the optionally available ZV 500A vacuum table For more information refer the User s Manual for the ZV 500A vacuum table This menu item must not be used to perform surfacing for a workpiece Part 4 User s Reference 12 Rotary Control MDX 650A 650 only 12 ROTARY CONTROL Description This menu item is available when you are employ the optional rotary axis unit If the rotary axis unit is not installed you cannot enter this 13 ATC MDX 650A only 13 ATC Description This menu item is available when you are employ the optional ATC unit If the ATC unit is not installed you cannot enter this menu
16. 14 To Coordinate X 0 y 0 Description Z 0 5000 RPM This displays the current tool location and spindle speed The units of measurement are in machine steps 1 step 0 01 mm 83 Part 4 User s Reference 4 5 What to Do lf When the machine does not work Is operation paused Is the power switched on Is NC code chosen as the command set Cancel the paused state Make sure the machine is powered up Set the command set to RML 1 For more information about how to make the setting see Introduction in this manual When the spindle does not rotate Is the SPINDLE COVER open Is SPINDLE CONTROL set to OFF or EXTER NAL ONLY Data cannot be sent When using a serial connection do the communica tion parameters for the machine match the settings for the computer Has the connection cable come loose Is the correct connection cable being used Is the correct output device set for the applica tion or driver software Close the SPINDLE COVER Refer to Descriptions of the Display Menus and change the setting for SPINDLE CONTROL to ON Refer to 2 2 Setting the Connection Parameters to make the correct settings Make sure the connection cable is plugged in securely with no looseness at either end The type of connection cable varies according to the computer being used Also some application software requires the use of a special cable Make sure the correct cable
17. 3 m 4 m 5 m cle 7 m g Tools 1 h Engraving Conditions Y Speed Z Speed 2 mm s Z Up Position 0 50 H imm Z Down Position Spinale Bs 0 01 ml fo zi Z Engraving Pitch Default mal tor Driver for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP This sends data to the main unit from a Windows based program When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially available drawing program the driver sets engraving parameters such as the tool s operating speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player ver 3 or 3D Engrave the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting To make the settings for a printer driver log on to Windows as a member of the Administrators or Power Users group The description of the following procedures use screen shots from Windows 2000 Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Properties 36 Part 3 Software Guide Method 1 To save values you ve changed with Properties use this method to make the settings Ur Programs gt 3 Favorites y Documents Ek Settings Sool Panel Printers A Eind gt A Taskbar amp Start Menu Help pal Bun ee amp Log Off Administrator 1 Open the Printers folder If you r
18. As Import Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Print Setup Printer Name Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Where COM1 Comment Paper Size l User Defined Size hai gt US Roland Dr Engrave QJ Windows Explorer gt amp DrEngrave 2 Dr Engrave Help a ty uninstall 21x Properties Orientation Portrait C Landscape Part 1 Installing the Software A 3D Engrave 1 Click Start Point to Roland 3D Engrave and click 3D Engrave 2 From the Cut menu click Machines The Model Selection dialog box appears 3 Click MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 then click OK 4 From the File menu click Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 5 Click the drop down arrow for the name and click MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 Then click OK 10 Us Programs gt A Documents gt U Accessories gt E Settings gt Us Roland 3D Engrave gt A 3DEngrave aJ Find gt Us StartUp r 2 Dr Engrave Help Help MS DOS Prompt y uninstall 37 Bun QJ Windows Explorer Gp Shut Down Belief Cut Help Layout Create Tool Path Oe eo Customize Parameters Path Direction Machines Machines selection x Specifications MDX 3 MODE J MOREUD UAN Modeling area x 500 0 mm PNC 300 CAMM oP Neier PNC 3
19. Relief Delete Relief Smoothing Relief Size x Size Horizontal eo mm J Vertical eo mm Cancel Resolution 0 2 mm Required Memory 338 KBytes 2 Enter the size of the relief and the resolution the degree of detail of the relief then click OK The screen at right appears The white area of the screen amp Untitled 3DEngrave lo x 3 is the where you design the relief EAE ESA AS nope ee ee The screen displayed at this time is called the 2D Bisel lole fo 29 ajalu screen It s the screen for typing in text and alolololza e181 216 oE e els creating shapes pa Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready 100 53 Part 3 Software Guide Creating Shapes and Entering Text ee ao File Edit View Image Shape Relief AON nlaleol ES ese es Re fn eg i To create a shape click one of the shape drawing buttons and ey A drag Alololols Py To enter text click the text entry button then click the location where you want to insert text While in this state type in the text with the keyboard To change the size of a shape or text refer to Dr Engrave Changing the Size and Location of Shapes and Text Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready 100 Create a Raised Engraving Relief Add thickness to shapes and text to create a relief 1 Click the shape or text s
20. X Y CUT SPEED SPEED 2 Z DOWN SPEED 3 X Y MOVE SPEED 4 Z UP SPEED Z DOWN 5 To Main MENU SPEED lt END gt SPEED Z UP SPEED X Y MOVE 1 1 X Y CU lt T SPEED 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s 1 2 Z DOWN SPEED lt 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s 1 3 X Y MOVE SPEED 1 4 Z UP SPEED lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected HIGH SPEED mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM 5000 to 20000 RPM 3 Vv Go Go ORIGIN Pos Z0 Pos Go Go Go Go Go Go Go To VIEW Pos Z1 Pos Z2 Pos MAX Pos USER Origin CENTER Pos LIMIT Pos Main MENU lt END gt Ww go H a OT S WINE jes EXIT In steps of 100 RPM 99 Part 4 User s Reference Previous Page e e e ORIGIN CHANGE 4 ORIGIN CHANGE lt USER gt USER LIMIT CENTER MOVING SPINDLE CONTROL MODE 5 gt 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 2 OVER AREA lt ON gt 3 SMOOTHING ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY 4 ACCELERATION 5 To Main MENU lt END gt 5 2 OVER AREA lt CONTINUE gt CONTINUE PAUSE SMOOTHING 5 3 SMOOTHING lt ON gt ON OFF ACCELERATION 5 4 ACCELERATION lt 0 3G g
21. been set to recognize MODE 1 or viceversa Change the setting for the recognized instruction set using the control panel and this error should no longer occur Wrong Number of Parameters Appears if the number of parameters differs from the permissible number Bad Parameter Appears if the value specified for a parameter is out of the permissible range Unknown Character set Appears if an unusable character is specified Position Overflow Appears if coordinates being overflowed Buffer Overflow Appears if the polygon buffer is full Appears if an output instruction is sent from the computer during execution of a previous output Not Recognized I O Err Output Request Overlap instruction More precisely there is a certain amount of delay between the moment an output instruction is given and the instant actual output begins This error message appears if the new output request arrives during this delay time The delay time can be set using the ESC M instruction I O Err Command Appears if a device control instruction that the machine cannot interpret is sent 1 0 Err Wrong Parameter Appears if an invalid parameter has been specified for a device control instruction I O Err Out of Parameter range Appears if the value for a device control instruction parameter exceeds the permissible limit I O Err T
22. 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 Install Wait 2 MDX 500 Driver Install xj Port com1 bs Settings MDX 500 Port COM1 Timeout seconds 3600 3 Bit per second 9600 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control Hardware Installation completed Install Complete oftware Package LA STIKA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 2 Install Part 1 Installing the Software Application Settings When you finish installing the applications continue by making the following settings Be sure to make the settings before use Y MODELA Player ver 3 1 Click Start Point to MODELA App Group and click mdx3p 2 From the Options menu click Machines The Model Selection dialog box appears 3 Click MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 then click OK 4 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears A Programs gt UA Accessories A Documents gt MODELA App Group ah Settings gt Be MS DOS Prompt 2J Eind gt 2 Windows Explorer Help E Bun RP Shut Down Untitled MODEL
23. cutting conditions for several types of workpiece material In the case that the conditions are input using software or when constructing your own programs set the cutting conditions with reference to the chart However because conditions differ depending on tool sharpness and workpiece hardness cutting performance may not always be optimal when adhering to the conditions specified below In such a case delicate adjustment should be performed at the time of actual cutting Workpiece Tool Spindle revolution Cutting inamount XY axis feeding Z axis feeding speed RPM mm mm sec mm sec Modeling wax option ZUS 600 8000 2 18 18 ZEC H4032 10000 0 5 30 10 ZHS H4400 10000 0 8 30 5 Chemical wood ZUS 600 8000 2 20 20 ZEC H4032 10000 0 4 30 10 ZHS H4400 10000 0 5 30 s Acrylic resin ZUS 600 8000 0 37 16 16 ZEC H4032 10000 0 2 15 ZHS H4400 10000 0 2 15 5 ABS plastic ZUS 600 8000 0 37 24 24 Aluminum ZUS 600 8000 0 2 14 3 ZEC H4032 12000 0 05 5 1 ZHS H4400 Without rotation 0 1 10 1 ZDC D2000 Without rotation 0 1 10 1 Brass ZUS 600 8000 0 2 14 3 ZEC H4032 12000 0 05 5 1 ZHS H4400 Without rotation 0 1 10 1 ZDC D2000 Without rotation 0 1 10 1 Sanmodur SS option ZUS 600 12000 3 40 30 ZUS 300 12000 2 40 30 19 Part 2 Basic Operations 2 4 Setting the Origin Points XY Origin Point and Z0 Make the settings for the XY origin the origin point for the X and Y axes and ZO the Z axis origin poin
24. fire in the vacuum cleaner NS nance To keep cutting waste from being scattered we recommend using a commercially available vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste during cutting For information on attaching a vacuum cleaner see User s Manual 1 Setup amp Mainte 28 Part 2 Basic Operations When performing cutting using three dimensional data created with a commercial program in DXF or STL format output is from the included MODELA Player ver 3 program This document describes some examples of cutting using MODELA Player ver 3 Refer to Part 3 Software Guide 3 2 Cutting Using MODELA Player ver 3 When performing output from the included Dr Engrave program or a commercially available drawing program use the included 2 5D Driver Windows only For more information about the 2 5D Driver see the help screens for the 2 5D Driver on the included CD ROM and Part 3 Software Guide 3 1 Windows Driver For information on how to use the included programs take a look at Part 3 Software Guide and the help screens for each of the programs When cutting starts the screen at right appears 7 LOAD Min gt gt gt gt gt gt gt MAX 20000RPM You can change the spindle speed by turning the dial Note that the changed spindle speed is in effect only during cutting Pressing the EXIT key displays the coordinate view screen only while the key is held down Displaying the coordinates while cutting is in
25. name Untitled T Save as type 3dText Files 3dt hed mee 45 Part 3 Software Guide Description of Controls ik Fee ew T N E Fine This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data This changes how the object is displayed This starts MODELA Player ver 3 This slants the text in the height direction This changes the height of the text dowi This determines the roughness of curved portions of the text This inverts the background color MODELA Player ver 3 For information on how to use MODELA Player ver 3 see 3 3 Cutting Using MODELA Player ver 3 46 BAR o e ee ew 2 This lets you choose the color of the object from among ten available colors This assigns the desired color to the object This displays dimensions around the object This saves the data as a DXF file This slants each individual character to the left or right This puts a frame around the text This rotates each individual character 90 degrees counterclockwise This makes the text italic This makes the text bold Part 3 Software Guide Virtual MODELA You can use a tool path created with MODELA Player ver 3 or 3D Engrave to verify the cutting process and results on screen before you perform actual cutting You can start this program directly with commands from MODELA Player ver 3 or 3D Engrave For mor
26. of wood or metal you can make the workpiece look more realistic T o select the image to paste click Options Texture Setup This rotates the object changing the perspective This is available only during 3D view This zooms the view of an object in or out This is available only during 3D view This changes an object s displayed location on the screen This is available only during 3D view This enlarges or reduces what is displayed to fill the drawing size This selects how the object is displayed when on the 3D screen when not performing any opera tion This selects the image to paste on the surface of the workpiece This changes the direction and brightness of incident light thereby changing the shading Part 3 Software Guide Dr Engrave This is used to design plates and send the engraving data You can make large numbers of plates with the same design such as nameplates and rating plates with high efficiency Set the Engraving Area The following explanation is for Windows 95 98 Me If you re using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP then refer to the explanation in 3 1 Driver for Windows Driver for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP_ Enter the Cutting Area 1 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Make sure MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 is specified as the printer then click Properties The property box appears 3 Enter the size of the plate then clic
27. progress may lengthen the cutting time Stopping the Cutting Process If you want to change the shape to cut and redo cutting from the beginning or if the data was different from what you wanted to cut then follow the steps below to stop operation 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Stop sending data from the computer 3 Stop execution of the program PAUSE gt STOP X Y CUT SPEED 29 Part 2 Basic Operations Changing the Feed Rate or Spindle Speed During Cutting The feed rate and spindle rotating speed set by the software can be changed while cutting is in progress This is done by first pausing the machine during cutting then changing the feed rate or spindle rotating speed However if the computer subsequently sends a command to change the feed rate or spindle rotating speed the setting will change as specified by the new command The following method is appropriate for making delicate halfway adjustments to conditions previously set using software etc For more information about the spindle motor speed and the feed rate refer to 2 3 Setting the Cutting Conditions 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSF gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops
28. the power while POWER ON holding down the EXIT key v MDX 650 gt 2 JAPANESE Select ENGLISH Roland DG Corp ENTER lt END gt y Hit ENTER gt RML 1 Select RML 1 Select MODE NC CODE ENTER MODE RML 1 SPINDLE HIGH TORQUE y X 0 Y 0 5000 RPM Z 0 em 4 j ii SPEED X Y CUT SPEED SETTING gt 1 SPEED SETTING 2 SPINDLE RPM 3 MECHA MOVING EXIT 4 ORIGIN CHANGE Z UP SPEED 5 MOVING MODE To Main MENU 6 COMMAND SET lt END gt 7 CONNECTION 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 9 COMPENSATE 10 OTHERS 11 SELF MODE 12 ROTARY CONTROL 13 ATC 14 To Coordinate 1 gt 1 X Y CUT SPEED Z DOWN SPEED X Y MOVE SPEED 1 1 X Y CUT SPEED lt 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s Ole WI Ph 1 2 Z DOWN SPEED lt 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s X Y MOVE In steps of 1 mm s SPEED 1 3 X Y MOVE SPEED lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s 1 4 Z UP SPEED lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps of 1 mm s Main Menu MDX 650A only SPINDLE EXIT RPM 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM MECHA HIGH SPEED mode selected 5000 to 20000 RPM In steps of 100 RPM MOVING 3 Vv DOM ATDADO SWI NEF Go ORIGIN Pos Go Z0 Pos Go VIEW Pos Go Z1 Pos Go Z
29. tool path is generated from the cutting parameters that are presently set Before you create the tool path make the settings for the cutting parameters At the cutting parameters make the settings for the compo sition of the workpiece the type of tool and the cutting process 1 2 From the Cut menu click Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears Make the settings for the necessary items for cutting then click OK This chooses the composition of the cutting material This sets the depth for cutting Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg amp Untitled 3DEngrave 0 x File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help Cfcs ta seje fa aluje Almelo a gt Kls lof x sle call fe Ready 100 Cutting Parameters x Material Styrenefoam z Maximum Depth 12 mm Cancel Process This chooses the cutting process Draft Cutting Finishing or Engraving Make the settings for the tool specifications J Click the When the tool path is created it appears in pink on the 3D screen Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Tool Type Tool Dia 3 C Square End Mil net ey C Ball End Mill Blade Width 10 32 mm Blade Angle 24 2 deg Carving Conditions Path xY Interval 11 5 mm Speed 15 mm sec EEA 3 mm ZSpeed 3 mm sec Finish Margin ni nn amp Untitled 3DEngrave
30. 000 CAMM 3 Z 1050 mm PNC 3100 CAMM 3 PNC 3200 CAMM 3 Feed Rate XY 0 5 80 0 mm s 2 05 80 0 mm s Spindle RPM range 3000 12000 rpm File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help New Ctrl N Open Ctri 0 Save Ctrl S Output Device Setup Preference Exit Print Setup 2 x Printer Name Properties Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDX 500 AML 1 Where COMI Comment Paper Orientation Size User Defined Size bd Portrait Landscape Cancel Part 1 Installing the Software 1 3 How to Use Help If you have trouble using the program or driver see the help screens Help contains information such as descriptions of software opera tion explanations of commands and tips for using the software more effectively 1 From the Help menu click Contents 2 Clicking on text that is green and underlined by a solid or dotted line displays an explanation 3 Clicking on an image area that contains an explanation displays the explanation Tip ict Help Contents About Exon ide em Contents Help E Overview E Names and Functions of Screen Items E Operation Procedures Step 1 Introduction Step 2 Setthe area Step 3 Setthe conditions Commands Edit menu Click on any item to learn more about it File View Object Help Undo Ctrl Z Cut Ctrl Copy Ctrl C Paste Ctrl V Delete Del Select All Ctrl A When the pointer move
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32. 2 Pos Go MAX Pos Go USER Origin Go CENTER Pos Go LIMIT Pos To Main MENU lt END gt bh Next Page 95 Part 4 User s Reference Previous Page e e e e ORIGIN CHANGE 4 ORIGIN CHANGE lt USER gt USER LIMIT CENTER MOVING MODE COMMAN SET SERIAL P Next Page 96 5 gt 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 2 OVER AREA 3 SMOOTHING 4 ACCELERATION 5 To Main MENU lt END gt D 6 COMMAND SET lt AUTO gt MODE 1 MODE 2 AUTO CONNECTION 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL ARAMETER 8 gt 1 STOP BIT 2 DATA BIT PARITY BIT BAUD RATE HAND SHAKE To Main MENU lt END gt OS Oe WwW SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL lt ON gt ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY 5 2 OVER AREA lt CONTINUE gt CONTINUE PAUSE SMOOTHING 5 3 SMOOTHING lt ON gt ON OFF ACCELERATION 5 4 ACCELERATION lt 0 3G gt 0 05G 0 1G 0 3G EXIT STOP BIT 8 1 STOP BIT 8 2 DATA BIT PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt NONE ODD EVEN 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt 4800 9600 19200 38400 HAND SHAKE 8 5 HAND SHAKE lt HARD WIRE gt HARD WIRE XON XOFF EXIT Part 4 User s Reference Previous Page COMPENSATE X COMPEN SATE 9 1 X COMPENSATE lt 100 00 gt 9 gt 1 X
33. A Player File Edit View Option Help Layout Abstract gt Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines Machines selection Specifications MDX 3 MODEL M PNC 2300 GAMM 2 PNC 300 CAMM 3 PNC 3000 CAMM 3 PNC 3100 CAMM 3 PNC 3200 CAMM 3 Feed Rate Spindle RPM range CANCEL Modeling area Untitled MODELA Player File Edit View Option Help Open Ctri 0 Print Setup gt S 3ddesign ay Sdtext mdx3p ay uninstall x x 500 0 mm At 330 0 mm Z 105 0 mm XY 05 80 0 mm s 2 05 80 0 mm s 3000 12000 rpm Part 1 Installing the Software 5 Click the drop down arrow for the name and click MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 Then click OK Dr Engrave 1 Click Start Point to Roland Dr Engrave and click Dr Engrave 2 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 3 Click the drop down arrow for the name and click MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 Then click OK Print Setup Printer Name Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDx 500 RML 1 Where COMI Comment Paper Size l User Defined Size basi 2 x Properties Orientation Portrait Landscape Cance US Programs gt A Documents gt Us Accessories gt Us StartUp KE MS DOS Prompt File Edit View Format Shar New Ctrl N Open Ctri 0 Save Ctrl S Save
34. BIT 8 1 STOP BIT lt 1 gt 8 2 DATA BIT 8 2 DATA BIT lt 8 gt 8 3 PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt 8 4 BAUD RATE 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt 80 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 1 Selection Choices 1 2 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 8 Selection Choices 7 8 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default NONE Selection Choices NONE ODD EVEN Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 9600 Selection Choices 4800 9600 19200 38400 Description This sets the number of stop bits for the communication parameters Description This sets the data bit length for the communication parameters Description This makes the setting for parity checking for the communication parameters Description This sets the bit rate transmission speed for the communication parameters Part 4 User s Reference 8 5 HAND SHAKE 8 5 HAND SHAKE Stored in Memory lt HARD WIRE gt Yes Factory Default HARD WIRE Selection Choices HARD WIRE XON XOFF 9 COMPENSATE 9 1 X COMPENSATE Stored in Memory gt Yes A D Oo lo fo aO Factory Default 2 Y PENSATE 9 CO S 100 AN fo oO oO O rN Vv Setting Range poe OEE ETE 99 90 to 100 10 AN D Qo E2 oO aO v Steps 0 01 10 OTHERS 10 1 SENSOR MODE 10 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move 10 2 SPINDLE UNIT 10 2 S
35. COMPENSATE 2 Y COMPENSATE 3 Z COMPENSATE 99 90 to 100 10 4 To Main MENU Y COMPEN In steps of 0 01 lt END gt SATE 9 2 Y COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 F 9 Z COMPEN In steps of 0 01 SATE 9 3 Z COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 o 5 gt o 5 gt EXIT OTHERS SENSOR MODE 10 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT REVOLUTION TIME To Main MENU lt END gt Ol w SPINDLE UNIT 10 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH TORQUE gt HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED Oy BUZZER 10 3 BUZZER lt ON gt ON OFF SENSOR HEIGHT 10 4 SENSOR HEIGHT lt 15000 um gt 0 to 30000 um REVOLUTION In steps of 10 um TIME 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hour EXIT SURFACE 11 gt 1 SURFACE CUT CUT 11 1 SURFACE CUT 2 To Main Menu B Are You Sure ENTER ROTARY CONTORL EXIT 12 ROTARY CONTROL 13 ATC MDX 650A only To Coordinate X OL oY 0 Z 1500 5000 RPM 97 Part 4 User s Reference Press the PAUSE key v PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP X Y CUT SPEED Z DOWN SPEED X Y MOVE SPEED Z UP SPEED SPINDLE RPM lt END gt 98 CONTINU X Y CUT E Cutting continues Stop
36. Cutting Data 0 28 Stopping the Cutting Process 29 Changing the Feed Rate or Spindle Speed During Cutting iscsi asse 30 2 77 Fishing es cesses Wi oranana eisie cess 31 Part 4 User s Reference 4 1 Cutting Area weet ceeeceeeeseteeeeeees 68 MDX 650A 650 oo eee ceeeeteceeceteceeeeeeee 68 MDX 500 i siscvesbecsisassssssctstessastaasssessssnetseeats 70 4 2 Coordinate System 0 eee eeeeteeeeees 72 4 3 Operating Each Function eee eee 73 Changing to Japanese Messages on the Liquid crystal Display eee eeeeeeeeee 73 Performing Repeat Cutting 00 73 Changing the Feed Rate or Spindle Speed During Cutting 0 0 eeeeeeeeeereeeee 74 Stopping the Cutting Process 75 4 4 Descriptions of the Display Menus 76 1 SPEED OVER RIDE eee 76 2 SPINDLE RPM ccsesssisssstheeassseeeeseses 77 3 MECHA MOVING oseere 77 4 ORIGIN CHANGE eee 78 5 MOVING MODE eee 78 6 COMMAND SET 00 eens 79 7 CONNECTION sieisen 79 8 SERIAL PARAMETER eec 80 9 COMPENSATE keien assis nn 81 10OTHERS reipisins 81 11 SELF MODE nyaan 82 12 Rotary Control MDX 650A 650 only 00 eee eee 83 13 ATC MDX 650A only oe 83 14 To Coordinate 0 eee ee essrisss 83 4 5 What to Do Tf siora ase aii 84 When the machine does not work 84 When the spindle does not rotate 0 0 0 0 84 Data cannot be Sent eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeee 84 The power does not come ON eee 84 The message Unusable Parameter appears
37. Factory Default 3000 High Torque 5000 High Speed Setting Range 3000 to 12000 High Torque 5000 to 20000 High Speed Steps 100 3 MECHA MOVING 3 gt 1 Go ORIGIN Pos Description 2 Go Z0 Pos This moves the tool to the specified location 3 9 Go LIMIT Pos 10 To Main MENU 77 Part 4 User s Reference 4 ORIGIN CHANGE 4 ORIGIN CHANGE Stored in Memory lt USER gt Yes Factory Default USER Selection Choices USER LIMIT CENTER 5 MOVING MODE 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL Stored in Memor lt ON gt Yes Factory Default ON Selection Choices ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY 5 2 OVER AREA 5 2 OVER AREA Stored in Memory lt CONTINUE gt Yes Factory Default CONTINUE Selection Choices CONTINUE PAUSE 78 Description This specifies the location of the origin point for the X and Y axes For details see 2 4 Setting the Origin Points XY Origin Point and ZO Description This chooses the method of control for the spindle motor ON When a command to rotate the spindle is received a rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle A signal is also issued to the EXT2 connector at the same time OFF Even when a command to rotate the spindle is received not rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle circuit Similarly no signal is issued to the EXT2 connector EXTERNALONLY Even when a command to rotate the spindle is r
38. LE Roland MODELA Pro MDX 650A MDX 650 MDX 500 USER S MANUAL 2 Cutting Using the Included Software Thank you very much for purchasing the product e To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location e Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited e The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice e The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation Table of Contents IntrOdU ction esan e a 3 Part 3 Software Guide Setting the Command Set to RML 1 3 Choosing the Spindle Tyaeiecele nema 3 3 1 Driver for Windows sesseeeessserseeeesersreerssrees 33 Driver for Windows 95 98 Me 33 Driver for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP 36 Part 1 Installing the Software 3 2 Application Software eee
39. PINDLE UNIT Stored in Memory lt HIGH TORQUE gt Yes Factory Default HIGH TORQUE Selection Choices HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED Description This sets the type of hand shake for the communication parameters Description This compensates for differences between the length specified by the program and the actual cutting length This can correct for error due to temperature or humidity as well as error due to individual differences from one machine to another If you change the compensation value then switch the power off and back on The changed compensation value is enabled after the power has been reset Description The ZO sensor included with the unit is used to set the ZO point on the surface of the workpiece For details see 2 4 Setting the Origin Points XY Origin Point and ZO Setting ZO with the ZO Position Sensor Description This sets the type of the installed spindle If a high torque spindle is installed choose HIGH TORQUE If a high speed spindle is installed choose HIGH SPEED 81 Part 4 User s Reference 10 3 BUZZER Stored in Memor lt ON gt Yes 10 3 BUZZER Factory Default ON Selection Choices ON OFF 10 4 SENSOR HEIGHT 10 4 SENSOR HEIGHT Stored in Memory lt 15000 um gt Yes Factory Default 15000 Setting Range 0 to 30000 Steps 10 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hour 11 SELF MODE 11 1 SURFACE CUT
40. Player ver 3 automatically sets ZO on the surface of the workpiece after surfacing 6 Perform Cutting A three dimensional object is cut in two stages draft cutting and finishing First pass Draft cutting High speed cutting that leaves a margin for finishing Second pass Finishing High precision cutting of the margin on the workpiece surface left by draft cutting When finishing ends cutting is complete Depending on the composition of the workpiece however finishing may not actual produce an attractive finish In such cases use a file or the like to work it by hand Click START to start cutting 66 Part 3 Software Guide li Pausing or stopping operation While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because this is not STOP an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears To continue with cutting Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONTINUE then press the PAUSE gt CONTINUE ENTER key STOP To end cutting Stop sending data from MODELA Player ver 3 Open the Printers folder If you re using Windows XP F J Programs gt go to Control Panel and open Printers and Faxes A Documents gt E Settings gt pa Control Panel aJ Find gt 3 Printers 2 Help A Taskbar Run ap Shut Down 2 Double click the MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 v
41. Position Sensor Included with the Unit The ZO sensor included with the unit is used to set the ZO point on the surface of the workpiece The ZO sensor is placed on the location which is to serve as the ZO point and the ZO point is set ZO ZO Position Sensor 1 Install the ZO position sensor an a NOTICE Do not connect the ZO sensor to the EXT2 connector Doing so may damage the ZO position sensor sensor Z AL ZO position sensor jack 2 Place the ZO position sensor on top of the workpiece 3 Use the arrow keys and the tool up down keys to move to a position 2 to 3 mm 0 079 in to 0 118 in above surface of the ZO sensor 4 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press gt 10 OTHERS the ENTER key 11 SELF MODE 25 Part 2 Basic Operations 6 7 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SENSOR MODE then press the ENTER key If the ZO sensor is not installed the display shows the screen at right for several seconds then returns to the previous screen Install the ZO sensor make sure the arrow is at SENSOR MODE then press the ENTER key Use the tool up down keys and the dial to move the cutting tool until its tip comes into contact with the ZO position sensor Press the TOOL DOWN key or turn the dial to display the screen at right When the tool comes into contact with the ZO sensor movement stops and the screen
42. TORQUE gt HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED BUZZER lt ON gt ON OFF fa BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT lt 15000 um gt 0 to 30000 um In steps of 10 um Ee SENSOR HEIGHT REVOLUTION TIME 10 5 REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hour EXIT SURFACE 11 gt 1 SURFACE CUT CUT 11 1 SURFACE CUT To Coordinate 2 To Main Menu gt Are You Sure ENTER EXIT aX Z 0 1500 Y 0 5000 RPM 101 Part 4 User s Reference Press the PAUSE key v PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP X Y CUT SPEED Z DOWN SPEED X Y MOVE SPEED Z UP SPEED SPINDLE RPM lt END gt 102 CONTINUE X Y CUT Cutting continues Stopping the cutting process SPEED PAUSE X Y CUT SPEED lt 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s PAUSE Z DOWN SPEED lt 2 mm s gt X Y MOVE 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s SPEED PAUSE X Y MOVE SPEED lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s PAUSE Z UP SPEED lt 85 mm s gt SPINDLE 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s RPM PAUSE SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH SPEED mode selected HIGH TORQUE mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM 5000 to 20000 RPM In steps of 100 RPM EXIT MEMO 103 1
43. X 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties x Tool Options fgraving Area width sooo Length 230 0 Unit Millimeters Inches Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties 2 x ool Options Engraving Area Width Length Unit Millimeters C Inches Part 3 Software Guide Set the Engraving Parameters You can assign different colors to the data and set the parameters for performing engraving of the corresponding data by color 1 Click the Tool tab 2 Click the tab for the color to set The numeral appearing next to the color is the tool number that is now set Click the drop down arrow for Tool then click the tool 3 number If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color click None For Z Down Position enter the cutting in depth 4 Cutting to the depth of Z Down Position with each cutting pass made at the depth set with Z Engraving Pitch Roland W MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties x Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Options Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 ijm2 3 4 m 5 m 6 7ir iim 2 m 3 m 4 m sim 6 m 7 J Tools 1 v Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Options Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 1m 217 3 7 4 m slim 6ir zr Bile 2B le sl cle 7 e g Tools fi ost OO OOOO I oO ESSr
44. a RML 1 icon 4 pap MODELA MDX BOO R Recccccscecccecscecscccescoscosees At the Printer menu choose Purge Print Jobs or 3 Cancel to stop sending data If you re using Windows 2000 XP choose Cancel All Documents 4 Turn the dial to move the arrow to STOP then press the PAUSE gt STOP ENTER key X Y CUT SPEED NOTICE Depending on the model and the settings of the computer you re using data transmission may not stop immediately and the machine may operate If this happens then either wait until operation has definitely stopped or press the PAUSE key move the arrow to STOP then press the ENTER key 67 Part 4 User s Reference 4 1 Cutting Area MDX 650A 650 The maximum cutting area of the MDX 650A 650 is 650 mm x 450 mm x 155 mm 25 9 16 in x 17 11 16 in x 6 1 16 in If you selected RML 1 as the command set then when converted to coordinate values step size 1 100 mm x y z 50 000 33 000 10 500 The actual cutting area differs according to the type of spindle installed When Use the High torque Spindle ZS 650T When a high torque spindle ZS 650T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot tab
45. and to Fine for the second pass 60 O x Set the dimension Height re Length Resize NEXT START 15 x Set the maximum cutting depth Depth Bi Left Bi BACK START O x Tool dia i UU Material ChemicalWood Sc Finish Draft BACK NEXT START Part 3 Software Guide E MODELA Player ver 3 displays numerical values in 0 1 mm units When you open a file containing setting values in units smaller than 0 1 mm the displayed values are rounded off to the nearest tenth of a millimeter However although MODELA Player ver 3 displays the values in 0 1 mm units it uses the original setting values to perform cutting Also the machine can display coordinate values in units of 0 01 mm This means that the coordinate values displayed during cutting may differ from the coordinates shown in MODELA Player ver 3 W Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting 1 From the File menu click Print Preview Virtual MODELA starts The cutting data from MODELA Player ver 3 is imported 2 into Virtual MODELA An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced For more information on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual MODELA Fil
46. at right appears The tool rises and the display returns to the previous screen Remove the Z0 position sensor The set value is stored in memory even after you switch off 26 the power 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT 10 1 SENSOR MODE Z0 SENSOR NOTHING t 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT 10 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move SENSOR 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE SET Z ORIGIN The ZO sensor removed from above the workpiece must be placed outside the cutting range Otherwise the cable may become caught during operation of the XY table damaging the sensor Part 2 Basic Operations 2 5 Setting the Z1 and Z2 Position The cutting tool up position Z2 point and down position Z1 point are normally set with the software If they cannot be set with your current software then set them manually using the keys on the switch panel 1 Press the EXIT key to display the coordinate view screen Press the arrow keys and the tool up down keys to move 2 the cutting tool close to the point where Z1 will be set When setting Z1 move the cutting tool to a position away from the loaded workpiece 3 Turn the dial to gradually move the cutting tool to the height where the Z1 point is to be set 4 Press the Z key Turn the dial to move the arrow to Set Z1 Pos HERE for 5 Z1 or to Set Z2 Pos HERE for Z2 Then press the ENTER
47. axis must be designated according to the quality of the workpiece and the type of tool used There are several deciding factors to be taken into account when designating the cutting conditions The quality of the workpiece The type of tool used The diameter of the tool used The cutting method The cutting shape Designate the cutting conditions in consideration of the above factors by performing the following three setting operations 1 The spindle motor revolution speed tool revolution speed 2 The feeding speed tool moving speed 3 The cutting in amount depth of one cutting operation Note You can set the cutting conditions using either the program or the machine but in most cases the program settings take priority In this manual these three conditions are called the cutting conditions The characteristics and points to consider for each of these conditions are as follows Item Characteristics Points to Consider Spindle motor revolution The bigger this number the faster the cutting speed However if this number is too large the speed work surface may melt or burn due to excessive friction Conversely if this number is made smaller the time taken for cutting becomes too longer Generally speaking the entire cutting speed is determined by the cutting edge speed so the smaller the tool diameter the higher the spindle revolution speed required When performing engraving without rotating the cutting tool set SPINDLE CONTROL to
48. brackets J To go back to the main menu press the EXIT key several times ss Part 1 Installing the Software E The Roland Software Package CD ROM contains many different kinds of software You can view the software that can be used with this machine by displaying the setup menu on the CD ROM and choosing the model name See below for overviews and brief description of usage for the software displayed on the setup menu 1 1 Software That Can Be Used Software Windows driver Overview This is necessary when sending data from a Windows based program If you re using Windows be sure to install this driver MODELA programs MODELA Player ver 3 MODELA 3D DESIGN and MODELA 3D TEXT cannot be set up separately MODELA Player ver 3 This sets the required parameters for cutting solid objects and sends the cutting data This can import not only solid objects created with three dimensional programs from Roland DG Corp but also solid objects created using other commercially available three dimensional programs via DXF or STL MODELA Player ver 3 does not support ATC units MODELA 3D DESIGN This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three dimensional object You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves You can cut solid objects and save data in three dimensional DXF files MODELA 3D TEXT This adds thickness to tex
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50. cept when it s necessary to make settings independently Click here to advance to the next settings A Select the direction of the object Select the direction to be used for cutting the object In the figure at right cutting from above is selected _oscrew MODELA Player MDX 500 RML 1 0 x File Edit View Option Help Direction f E EA E Aa E Chemicalood Draft This displays the path of HEB the tool during cutting Tool path B Start cutting by LSTART button BACK l0 x Select the direction of obiect 59 Part 3 Software Guide B Set the dimension Make the setting for object s size Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number and enter a value from the keyboard Clicking Resize makes it possible to specify a ratio for the dimensions C Set the maximum cutting depth Make the setting for the maximum cutting depth Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number and enter a value from the keyboard Clicking Center sets the depth at a location proportional to the height D Tool diameter Material Finish Tool Set the type and diameter of the tool that is installed Material Choose the composition of the loaded material Finish When cutting a solid object on a modeling machine an attractive finish can be obtained by first performing rough draft cutting then performing fine cutting Set to Draft for the first pass
51. cified or a colon was not used to terminate Action correct your program 15 Cause framing error parity error or over tun error at the time of data receipt Action match the communication protocols of both computer and the machine baud rate data bit length stop bit length 16 Cause the I O buffer overflows Action This error does not occur when hardware handshake is performed but may occur when software handshake is performed If this error occurs check the remaining buffer capacity and send less data than the remaining buffer capacity ESC L ESC L None The machine outputs the size of the I O buffer to Output I O buffer the computer when receiving this instruction size It usually outputs 1024 bytes Abort Instructions ESC J ESC J None Aborts both the currently executed device control Abort Device instruction and output Control Instruction ESC K ESC K None Continues to execute the RML 1 instruction Abort RML 1 in operation aborts other incoming RML 1 Instruction instructions and clears the data buffer ESC R ESC R None Initializes all settings established by the device Initialize Device Control Instruction 94 control instructions Execution of ESC R brings the same states as the following device control instructions are executed ESC J ESC M ESC N ESC H ESC I and ESC Part 4 User s Reference 4 10 Display Menus Flowchart MDX 650A 650 Switch on
52. de Description of Controls 48 W lv m fe By le A E A This creates a new uncut workpiece This opens an existing cutting configuration file This saves the shape of the present workpiece in a file This performs the cutting simulation over again using the presently imported tool path Use this when you want to check the movement of the tool again This quits the simulation This starts cutting If cutting was previously interrupted it resumes cutting This displays a prediction of how much time cutting will take The time is a general estimate In addition to the time you can also verify the tool movement distance and movement range This displays the simulation screen as a flat two dimensional view This displays the simulation screen as a solid three dimensional view These change the perspective when displaying a simulation three dimension ally This is for checking the shape after cutting simulation This displays the movement of the tool with animation This switches between adding and not adding color to the surface of the workpiece To specify a color click Options Surface Color This restricts the 3D view range It also determines the printing area when perform ing 2D simulation Restricting the range makes 3D view faster than when displaying the entire workpiece This pastes and image on the surface of the workpiece By pasting an image
53. e Edit View Option Help Open Ctri O Save Ctrl S Save As Output Output Preview W Untitled irtual MODELA lt X File Simulate View Option Help Blejal amp EN 61 Part 3 Software Guide Wi Save the file 1 From the File menu click Save As The Save As dialog box appears 2 Choose where to save the file type a filename and click Save The file extension is mdj Untitled MODELA Player MDX 15 File Edit View Option Help Open Ctri O Save As Save As Save in L Program hf cl E File name screw M Save as type MODELA Player Project Files mdj x el 2 Install a Tool and Load Material Refer to User s Manual 1 Setup amp Maintenance to install a tool and load material 3 Set the Z axis origin point Set ZO the Z axis origin point on the surface of the loaded material For more information on how to set Z0 see 2 4 Setting the Origin Points XY Origin Point and Z0 Setting the ZO Position 62 Part 3 Software Guide 4 Determine the Cutting Position Align the mounted position of the workpiece with the cutting position of the object screw MODELA Player File Edit View Option Help Layout 1 From the Options menu click Layout The Layout Surfacing dialog box appears Abstract gt Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines 2 The blue rectangle is the size of the object Drag this ar
54. e information see 3 2 Application Software 3D Engrave With Virtual MODELA you can display the cutting process and results in a wide variety of ways Animating the Screen During Simulation E i Click the el this button is on When it is off only the shape after simulation is displayed Switching the Screen Between Flat and Three dimensional Views During Simulation e Clicking switches from a flat view to a three dimensional view When this button is selected the view is three dimensional during and after simulation e Clicking switches from a three dimensional view to a flat view When this button is selected the display shows a view of the workpiece as seen from above during and after simulation Changing the Perspective at the Simulation Screen Only During 3D View y You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked to display a 3D view e Clicking rotates the object counter clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees e Clicking rotates the object clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees Checking the Shape After Simulation 3D You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked Rotating Zooming in or out You can use the following buttons only when has been Click then drag on the screen clicked Zoom in Drag toward the top of the screen Moving the Location Zoom out Drag toward the bottom of the screen Click then drag on the screen 47 Part 3 Software Gui
55. e relief when you drag the screen This is available only during 3D screen nd ROA This command expands or reduces the size of the Ca object shown to fill the screen These change the context of an object 1 These set the direction of the text string 123 2 h 3 These select the pen width for retouching an image 57 Part 3 Software Guide 3 3 Cutting Using MODELA Player ver 3 This section provides a step by step explanation of the basic procedures for cutting a solid objects In this section it is assumed that you have already completed making the three dimensional data for the solid object It is assumed that the three dimensional data you have prepared is three dimensional data in DXF format Open the three dimensional data with MODELA Player ver 3 and set the cutting parameters Install the tool and mount the workpiece Set the reference point for cutting Perform surfacing and start cutting This explanation takes the sample data for the MODELA programs as an example of a solid object to be cut 1 Create the Cutting Data Prepare the data to be cut and set the cutting parameters with MODELA Player ver 3 i Open the File 1 From the File menu click Open The Open dialog box appears 2 Choose the desired file and click Open 58 Untitled MODELA Player File Edit View Option Help Open Ctrl O Open 2 x Look jn E Sampes o c EE File name screw i
56. e tool is raised with XY MOVE SPEED and Z UP SPEED 4 Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER 1 1 X Y CUT SPEED key lt 2 mm s gt 17 Part 2 Basic Operations Spindle Motor Revolution Speed Making the Setting Using the Display Menu 1 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu Turn the dial to move the arrow to SPINDLE RPM then press the ENTER key Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER key The set speed is stored in memory even after you switch off the power and remains in effect until you make a new setting gt 2 SPINDLE RPM 3 MECHA MOVING RPM Revolutions Per Minute 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt Making the Setting When Coordinate Values Are Displayed Press the EXIT key to display the coordinate view screen Press the JOG key to move the to 00 RPM Turn the dial to change the speed When you switch off the power the set speed is lost and reverts to the setting for SPINDLE RPM Cutting in Amount The cutting in amount is set by setting Z1 For more information on the Z1 setting see 2 5 Setting the Z1 and Z2 Position 18 X 0 Y 0 Z 0 5000 RPM X 0 Y 0 Z 0 5000 RPM A X 0 Y 0 O Z 0 5000 RPM RPM Revolutions Per Minute Part 2 Basic Operations Cutting Condition Setting Examples The chart below contains reference examples of the appropriate
57. e using Windows XP go to Control Panel and open Printers and Faxes ay Shut Down 2 If you re using Windows 2000 XP right click the MDX 650 or MDX 500 icon then click Printing Preferences The Printing Preferences dialog box appears Click Roland Open i MODELA Advanced iMDX 500 R l iaimh B raiteen Set as Default Printer Printing Preferences If you re using Windows NT 4 0 right click the icon then click Document Defaults Pause Printing Cancel All Documents Method 2 If you opened Properties for the driver from a program the values you set there are only temporary and are not saved To save the Properties settings for the driver use Method 1 1 Start the program and open a file File Edit View Format Shar 2 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears New Open Save Ctrl N Ctri 0 Ctrl S Save As Import Print Setup a 3 Set the printer to MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 Print Setup 21x RML 1 then click Properties Printer If you re using Windows 2000 XP the Property dialog Nae Roland MODELA MDX S00 RML1 v e box displays Click Advanced Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Where COM1 Comment Paper Orientation Portrait C Landscape Size Network Cancel 37 Part 3 Software Guide Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the workpiece Cl
58. ea Layout Surfacing xi to set the object s cutting position Abstract ON Tool dia 3 0 mm Material Chemicalwood Soft Layout I Center org The lower left point of the orange rectangle is the X and LowetLet x5 Y axis origin point LowerLeft y 15 Margin 32 mm Cursor 33 9 4 a mm Surfacing Depth o5 IV Automatic Blue rectangle Width Length LowerLeft x LowerLeft Y mm OK CANCEL E Object Margin Surfacing Start Double clicking on one of the black circles displayed at Layout Surfacing xl the four corners of the object lowers the tool at that Abstract ON Tool dia 3 0 mm Material Chemicalwood Soft eae Center org location This lets you visually confirm the cutting Lowerteft x 5 location LowerLeft Y 5 Magn 32 mm Cursor 33 9 51 1 mm Surfacing 7 n YZ Black circles Depth 05 A i IV Automatic A Width i fas Continue by performing surfacing See 5 Perform Surfacing in f TARR the next section LowerLeft Y mm To make only the setting for the cutting position without perform OK CANCEL M Obiect Margin _ Suifacing Start ing surfacing click OK 63 Part 3 Software Guide 64 In addition to the method for determining the cutting position with MODELA Player ver 3 there is a method for setting the X and Y origin point with the machine For more information about how to set the XY origin point see 2 4 Sett
59. eceived not rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle circuit A signal is issued only to the EXT2 connector Description This selects the action when the tool returns from a coordinate outside the cutting range to a coordinate inside the range The tool cannot actually be moved outside the cutting range but the machine s internal processing handles this as if it had CONTINUE Operation is not paused upon return to the cutting range Cutting continues without interruption Operation is paused when the tool returns to the cutting range CONTINUE Cutting Area PAUSE PAUSE Cutting Area 500 mm x 330 mm 500 mm x 330 mm 9 13 16 x 5 7 8 in 9 13 16 x 5 7 8 in A vs 1 4 i 2 1 A Operation continues Operation is paused zm Tool path Coodinate point Part 4 User s Reference 5 3 SMOOTHING Stored in Memor lt ON gt Yes 5 3 SMOOTHING Factory Default ON Selection Choices OFF ON 5 4 ACCELERATION Stored in Memor Yes 5 4 ACCELERATION lt 0 3G gt Factory Default 0 3 Selection Choices 0 05 0 1 0 3 6 COMMAND SET Stored in Memor Yes 6 COMMAND SET lt AUTO gt Factory Default AUTO Selection Choices MODE 1 MODE 2 AUTO 7 CONNECTION Stored in Memor Yes 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt Factory Default AUTO Selection Choices AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL De
60. ected RML 1 as the command set then when converted to coordinate values step size 1 100 mm x y z 50 000 33 000 10 500 The actual cutting area differs according to the type of spindle installed When Use the High torque Spindle ZS 500T When a high torque spindle ZS 500T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer 105 mm 4 1 8 in Z axis movable range X rail bottom Es surface E o Y lo w a T slot table upper surface when using a spacer ZA 508 T slot table upper surface 70 Part 4 User s Reference When Use the High speed Spindle When a high speed spindle is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose If not using the depth r
61. egulator nose nut loosened nut tightened Ce F a sees oS CoE gt o zi 2 OB Oo Colt SS TLJ rs i 8 Ee eet bottom 2 c surface a EE 88 Eo wS TN 19 Sg E Bo TN y 1 T slot table upper a ET surface when Ec es using a spacer Eo aS E ZA 508 tE TI o7 0 Om T slot table upper surface 71 Part 4 User s Reference 4 2 Coordinate System The machine employs three separate coordinate systems described below according to the application or purpose of use Machine Coordinate Under the machine coordinate system the coordinates are determined mechanically This system forms the basis of the work coordinates which is explained later When Go LIMIT Pos is chosen for MECHA MOVING on the display menu the point to which the unit moves is the origin of the machine coordinate system x y z 0 0 0 The origin is fixed The machine coordinate system basic unit is fixed as one step 1 100 mm 0 00039 in Work Coordinate The origin of the machine coordinate system is fixed but there is a coordinate system in which the origin can be moved relative to the machine coordinate system This system is called the work coordinate system In the work coordinate system the home position is the XY origin and Z0 is the Z axis origin The origin of the work coordinates can be set by setting the XY axis o
62. eplotting clear the data from the data buffer before sending the cutting for replotting from the computer 1 Press the COPY key gt 1 COPY START The screen at right appears 2 CLEAR COPY BUFFER 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CLEAR COPY gt 2 CLEAR COPY BUFFER BUFFER then press the ENTER key lt END gt Cutting data in the data buffer is lost 73 Part 4 User s Reference 3 Install the tool blade and load the material Use the software to send the cutting data 4 After cutting has finished remove the cut material and load a new piece Set the origin point if necessary 5 Press the COPY key gt 1 COPY START Turn the dial to move the arrow to COPY START then 2 CLEAR COPY BUFFER press the ENTER key Changing the Feed Rate or Spindle Speed During Cutting The feed rate and spindle rotating speed set by the software can be changed while cutting is in progress This is done by first pausing the machine during cutting then changing the feed rate or spindle rotating speed However if the computer subsequently sends a command to change the feed rate or spindle rotating speed the setting will change as specified by the new command The following method is appropriate for making delicate halfway adjustments to conditions previously set using software etc For more information about the spindle motor speed and the feed rate refer to 2 3 Setting the Cutting Conditions
63. ermination Error 86 Appears if the number of parameters for a device control instruction is more than that permis sible Part 4 User s Reference Error message Description I O Err Framing Par Appears if a framing error parity error or overrun error occurs at the time of data reception ity Error There is a problem with one of these settings Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits or Data Bits The protocol settings for the machine must be made correctly in order to match the settings your computer is set to use 1 0 Err Buffer Appears if the I O buffer has overflowed There is a problem with the connecting cable or the settings for Handshaking Make sure you are using a cable appropriate for the computer being used Also check that the setting for Handshaking is correct Overflow I O Err Indetermina Appears if an undefined communication error occurs te Error 87 Part 4 User s Reference 4 7 Other Messages Error message EMERGENCY STOP EXT1 IS NOT CONNECT Besides error messages related to commands or communication parameters the following messages may also appear on the display Description This appears when either the cable connecting the safety cover and the main unit or the key connector is disconnected Switching off the power clears the message Make the connections correctly then switch on the power EMERGENCY STOP MOTOR LOCK XYZS
64. ey Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want then press the ENTER key If you chose USER then continue with the procedure in Setting the Origin Where You Want To choose CENTER and offset the center point aligned with the center of the center vise see Offsetting the Center Location Setting the Origin Where You Want If you chose USER with ORIGIN CHANGE then set the origin point where you want on the loaded workpiece The following section describes how to set the origin point This section assumes that the XY origin point is set at the front left corner of the workpiece 1 2 3 Press the EXIT key to display the coordinate view screen Press the arrow keys and the TOOL UP DOWN keys to move the cutting tool to a position close to the front left corner of the workpiece Press the JOG key to move the on the screen to X or Y gt 4 ORIGIN CHANGE 5 MOVING MODE 4 ORIGIN CHANGE lt USER gt 0 Y 0 0 5000 RPM 21 Part 2 Basic Operations 4 22 Turn the dial to move the tool a little at a time Repeat steps 3 and 4 to align the center of the tool with the front left corner of the workpiece Press the XY A key If you re using MDX 500 press XY key to display the screen at right Press the ENTER key The screen flashes once then returns to the coordinate view y Set User Origin Hit ENTER key Part 2 Basic Operations Offset
65. ick the Work Size Settings document option 1 For Windows 2000 XP click Properties For Windows NT 4 0 click Work Size Settings The Work Size Setting dialog box appears 2 Click Add New Work Size then for Work Size enter values for Width and Length 3 Enter the Work Size Name then click OK For Work Size Name use only alphanumeric charac ters 38 Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Advanced Options 2 x 5 Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Advanced Document Settings 5 Paper Output Paper Size 500 0x330 0 Stop Spindle After Plot On Change Tool On Set Origin at Lower Left Selected Tool Tool 1 Tool 1 Tool 2 Tool 3 Tool 4 High Resolution OFF Metafile Spooling Disabled Work Size Setting 2 x Work Sizes List Work Size Name 500 0x330 0 Unit mm Inch Work Size Setting 2 x Work Sizes List Work Size Name KEDI 500 0 330 0 NewFormO NewFormO Cancel Unit mm Inch Work Size MAX Add New Work Size Width poo 4 poo Delete Work Size Length 300 0 4 330 0 Part 3 Software Guide Set the Engraving Parameters Make the settings for the composition of the workpiece to engrave and the engraving depth Choosing the composition sets engraving parameters suited to this engraving However Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are determined with no relation to composition and so they are set separately For Tool Down Position enter the engra
66. ing system Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Pentium processor or better recommended Drive CD ROM drive Monitor Windows compatible monitor capable of displaying 256 colors or more Memory RAM 32 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space 32 MB required for installation Interface Printer port or COM port Setup Switch on the computer and start Windows If you are 1 installing under Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP log on to Windows as a member of the Administrators or Power Users group 2 Place the CD from the Roland Software Package in the Roland Software Package Menu CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 r Click here kh 5 a l nsta 3 When the screen shown below appears click the in lt x ms Click here then choose MDX 650 or MDX 500 ms Step 1 Click Install iW ps Click the drop down arrow for Click gs here and choose the model name To view the description of a program click the B button To view the manual click the button Siep2 Click Install There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that i E w To view the description of a program the button references Acrobat Reader is required to click the i button To view the manual i click the button view PDF files There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the button reference
67. ing the Origin Points XY Origin Point and Z0 The machine s XY origin point 0 0 corresponds to the lower left point of the orange rectangle in the MODELA Player ver 3 Layout Surfacing dialog box This means that the maximum cutting range matches the orange portion only when the selection for ORIGIN CHANGE is UNIT When UNIT is chosen for ORIGIN CHANGE Maximum cutting range orange rectangle Machine origin point VU When the XY origin point is set where you want This portion is displayed on the MODELA Player ver 3 screen but is outside the cutting range User origin point Maximum cutting range Part 3 Software Guide 5 Perform Surfacing Z CAUTION 9S the XY table and base or between the T slot table and arms or between the head and Z cover the head and Z cover Doing so may result in injury The fingers may be pinched resulting in Do not insert the fingers between S Do not insert the fingers between Do not wear gloves a necktie or Wear dust goggles and mask during S wide sleeved clothing Q use They may become Cutting dust may scatter causing bodily caught in the tool injury resulting in injury SS Do not operate beyond capacity or Perform dry cutting with no cutting S subject the tool to undue force Q oil The tool may break or fly off in a random Such materials can direction If cutting beyond capacity is cause fire ot
68. ion is the point that becomes the origin point in the Z directions Usually this point is set at the surface of the fixed workpiece The following explains the method for setting the workpiece surface ZO position 5 Press the EXIT key to display the coordinate view screen Press the arrow keys and the tool up down keys to move the cutting tool close to the surface of the workpiece Turn the dial to align the tip of the cutting tool with surface of the workpiece Press the Z key Turn the dial to move the arrow to Set ZO Pos HERE then press the ENTER key The screen flashes once then returns to the coordinate view The set value is stored in memory even after you switch off 24 the power ax 0 Y 0 Z 0 5000 RPM L d gt 1 Set Z0 Pos HERE 2 Set Z1 Pos HERE Set ZO as the position where the ink was cut off First make a mark on the work surface with a generally available oil pen etc Workpieace The following method can be used to set the ZO position even more precisely This method is suitable for cases where the position is marked with an oil pen and later cut off Press the SPINDLE key to make the spindle rotate Place the tool in the marked position then lower the tool until the ink is cut off The ink mark on the work surface has a certain thickness so only the ink is removed Part 2 Basic Operations Setting ZO with the Z0
69. is being used Refer to the manual for the application or driver software to set the output device correctly If you re using the included 2 5D DRIVER refer to Part 1 Install ing the Software The power does not come on Has the power cord come loose 84 Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely with no looseness at either end Part 4 User s Reference The message Unusable Parameter appears and operation stops This appears when a specified parameter value is out of range In particular this appears when the tool down position Z1 is set at a lower location than the Z axis cutting range When cutting material of uneven thickness using the depth regulator nose set the tool down position at a lower height than the actual cutting depth see User s Manual 1 Setup amp Maintenance As a result the tool down position Z1 is set at a location lower than the Z axis cutting range To clear the error message switch off the power To avoid errors place a flat board under the workpiece to serve as a lifting base Changes to the feed rate and rotating speed of the spindle motor made while cutting is in progress do not take effect Even when the machine is paused during cutting and the setting for the spindle rotating speed or feed rate is changed using the display menus the changed setting may not take effect This is due to the following causes After the setting was changed a command for spindle rotati
70. is chooses the instruction set immediately after switching on the power When an instruction set has been chosen it cannot be changed until the power is reset 1 Switch on the power After the opening message the screen for selecting the Pst O instruction set appears O Turn the dial to move the arrow to RML 1 then press L NNI the ENTER key Hit ENTER gt RML 1 O Select MODE NC CODE Choosing the Spindle Type This sets the type of the installed spindle If a high torque spindle is installed choose HIGH TORQUE If a high speed spindle is installed choose HIGH SPEED An incorrect selection may result in insufficient power to the motor and make normal cutting impossible or conversely may apply power beyond the rated capacity to the motor and cause an error to be displayed during cutting 1 If the display shows coordinates press the ENTER key X 0 Y 0 to display the main menu 7 0 5000 RPM gt 1 SPEED SETTING 2 SPINDLE RPM 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press L IS gt 10 OTHERS the ENTER key O 11 To Coordinate 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SPINDLE UNIT 10 gt 2 SPINDLE UNIT YUN then press the ENTER key O 3 BUZZER A O 10 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH TORQUE gt or HIGH SPEED 4 Turn the dial to move the arrow to HIGH TORQUE or HIGH SPEED then press the ENTER key The selected mode is enclosed in angle
71. is method to make the settings Click Start Point to Settings and click Printer 1 The Printers folder appears Programs A Documents gt E Settings gt Control Panel aJ Eind gt 3 Printers Help 2 Bun ap Shut Down Psion A Taskbar 2 Right click on the MDX 650 or MDX 500 icon then click Properties roar MODELA Open MDX BOOER Rusatnesestsnsnsnsnsscsnssssseees Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 33 Part 3 Software Guide Method 2 If you opened Properties for the driver from a program the values you set there are only temporary and are not saved To save the Properties settings for the driver use Method 1 1 Start the program and open a file 2 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears 3 Set the printer to MDX 650 RML 1 or MDX 500 RML 1 then click Properties Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the workpiece 1 Click the Size tab 2 Enter values for Width and Length 34 File Edit View Format Shar New Ctrl N Open Ctrl 0 Save Ctri S Save As Import Print Setup i Print Setup 2 x Printer Name R Properties Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDx 500 RML 1 Where COMI Comment Paper Orientation Size User Defined Size a Portrait l C Landscape Cancel P n MODELA MD
72. k OK Next click OK to close the Printer Setup dialog box 4 The white portion of the screen is the engraving area Lay out shapes and text inside the area File Edit View Format Shar New Ctrl N Open Ctri O Save Ctrl S Save As Import Import Text Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup Print Setup 21x Printer Properties af Name Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDx 500 RML 1 Where COM1 Comment Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 on COM1 Properties x Tool Options r Engraving Area Width Lenath Unit Millimeters C Inches 9 Untitled Dr_Engrave File Edit View Format Shape Layout Help fe mo Alololo a 49 Part 3 Software Guide Ty pe in the Text amp Untitiad Dr Engrave File Edit View Format Shape Layout Help Click A then click at the location where you want to type in ojs mja i B0 x la Alololo x 4 a text While in this state type in the text with the keyboard D raw a S h a pe amp Untitled Dr Engraye File Edit View Format Shape _ Layout Help Click on the shape drawing controls to draw the shapes nje sjaja y E jel D rr al A A lolol Ir olo Il Change the Size and Location of a Shape or Text Click r then click the shape or text Solid square ff and triangle A pointers appear around the shape or text To change the si
73. key The screen flashes once then returns to the coordinate view The set value is stored in memory even after you switch off the power Tool up position 2 Tool si A aan poit Z0 D Workpiece Zi Tool down position X 0 Y 0 Z 0 5000 RPM yy Zi gt 2 Set Z1 Pos HERE 3 Set Z2 Pos HERE Z2 gt 3 Set Z2 Pos HERE lt END gt 27 Part 2 Basic Operations 2 6 Downloading Cutting Data Z CAUTION Do not insert the fingers between the XY table and base or between the head and Z cover Doing so may result in injury 9S 9S Do not insert the fingers between the T slot table and arms or between the head and Z cover The fingers may be pinched resulting in injury Arm Do not wear gloves a necktie or wide sleeved clothing They may become caught in the tool resulting in injury _ Do not operate beyond capacity or subject the tool to undue force The tool may break or fly off in a random direction If cutting beyond capacity is mistakenly started immediately turn off the switch Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting dust may scatter causing bodily injury Perform dry cutting with no cutting oil Such materials can cause fire ae Use a commercially available brush to remove metal cuttings Attempting to use a Z vacuum cleaner to ss take up metal ie j G cuttings may cause
74. le ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer a z TO 2 T oS aii Zog ya og Eg l i Et a X rail bottom 19 X 9 surface TN L 3 rr rr T slot table upper Ee surface when ES using a spacer at ZA 508 T slot table upper surface 68 Part 4 User s Reference When Use the High speed Spindle When a high speed spindle is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose If not using the depth regulator nose nut loosened nut tightened Ce 5 za Via ESE plEc i o ox SPE cow o 8 C6 7 CoOlgo os To Eg X rail bottom 2s Ex c surface EE 10 Eo Eo wo EL lo X la LO wo G IO cr TN y T slot table upper P ET surface when Ec EG E lt using a spacer Eo REN Eo ZA 613 o ox T slot table upper surface 69 Part 4 User s Reference MDX 500 The maximum cutting area of the MDX 500 is 500 mm x 330 mm x 105 mm 19 5 8 in x 12 15 16 in x 4 1 8 in If you sel
75. mistakenly started immediately turn off the switch a 65 Part 3 Software Guide ss km mm eee This cuts the surface of the loaded workpiece creating a level surface This is called surfacing Surfacing is used to eliminate unevenness in the surface of the workpiece When performing surfacing set the depth direction reference point to the highest location on the workpiece At the MODELA Player ver 3 Options menu click Layout The Layout Surfacing dialog box appears Surfacing is not possible unless a file is open The slanted line area is the surfacing range Layout Surfacing x Abstract ON Tooldia 3 0 mm Material Chemicalwood Soft Layout I Center org LowerLeft x 5 LowerLeft 5 Margin 3 2 mm m Enter the surfacing depth Cursor This sets the depth from the depth reference 33 9 point Y pa mm Surfacing F Desh 05 To change the surfacing range deselect this re AmaE You can change the size by dragging the solid veS EF squares around the slanted line area You can lengh EE also change the size by entering values in the A EN Width and Length text boxes LowerLeft Y mm Margin Surfacing stat_ Click Start to begin surfacing When surfac OK _caNceL val Object p ing finishes the plane that has been surfaced is set to the depth direction reference point When surfacing ends click OK When surfacing finishes MODELA
76. nator is necessary for Device Control instructions without parameters and an uppercase letter There are also two types of Instruction Format Parameter Range is default Explanation Handshake Instructions ESC B ESC B None Outputs the current remaining buffer capacity to Buffer Capacity the Output Remaining computer ESC M ESC M lt P1 gt lt P2 gt P1 Delay time 0 32767 msec Sets handshake output specifications Set Handshake lt P3 gt lt P4 gt lt P5 gt lt P6 gt 0 msec Output P2 Output trigger character 0 Sets nothing Specifications 1 P3 Echo terminator 0 Sets nothing P4 Output terminator 13 CR Note When you specify some values to lt P4 gt and P5 Output terminator 0 Sets nothing lt P5 gt always set 0 to lt P6 gt When you specify P6 Output initiator 0 Sets nothing some value to lt P6 gt always set 0 to lt P5 gt ESC N ESC N lt P1 gt lt P2 gt P1 Intercharacter delay 0 32767 msec Sets an intercharacter delay and also an Xoff Set Handshake 0 msec character for performing the Xon Xoff handshake Output lt P3 gt eecee lt P 11 gt P2 P11 AL 0 Sets nothing Specifications 2 Xoff character for Xon Xoff Immediate response character for ENQ ACK ESC H Sets ENQ ACK Handshake Model 92 ESC H lt P1 gt lt P2 gt lt P3 gt eeeceeee lt P 2 gt P1 The number of bytes for data block P2 ENQ character P3 P12
77. ng speed or feed rate contained in data already sent was executed After the setting was changed a command changing the spindle rotating speed or feed rate was sent from the computer In such cases change the setting on the computer The expected cutting precision is not obtained The expected cutting precision may not be obtained when the cutting parameters and the end mill do not match This is due to the following causes The amount of blade extension for the end mill is too long The shank diameter of the blade is too narrow with respect to the cutting parameters In such cases change the cutting parameters the end mill s amount of blade extension or shank diameter to match the object being cut 85 Part 4 User s Reference 4 6 Error Messages An error message appears when the data being sent contains an error explained under Description in the table However only informa tion about the error appears on the display sending of data is not stopped and the next operation is not prevented Pressing the ENTER key clears the error message from the display and pauses operation If an error occurs correct cutting may become impossible We recommend that you stop cutting and check the settings Error message Command Not Recognized Description Appears if an instruction that the machine cannot interpret is sent This error is generated if an instruction from the MODE 2 set is sent when the unit has
78. oard This copies the selected object to the clipboard This copies the clipboard data to the screen This selects a shape or text This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape is 2 al This zooms the screen in or out Al This types in the text O IO This draws the shapes This makes an entry frame for text gt Ed H This changes the chosen text string to line characters This performs flat drag machining for the interior of a shape or text 43 These set the direction of the text string These change the context of an object S Part 3 Software Guide A 3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to images such as illustrations 3D Engrave is a program for creating reliefs raised engravings and engravings on curved surfaces This section describes the steps for cutting a relief For detailed descriptions of the creation steps and more information about creating data for engraving Select the Output Device For information take a look at Part 1 Installing the Software 1 2 Setting Up the Windows Version of the Program Application Settings Decide on the Size of the Relief 1 From the Relief menu click Relief Size amp Untitled 3DEngrave The Relief Size dialog box appears File Edit View Image Shape Relief Cut Help Relief Size Create
79. oint of the outer perimeter click Ra 42 Part 3 Software Guide Check the shape 1 Click the The Rendering dialog box appears 2 Drag the scroll box for the X Y or Z scroll bar The object rotates letting you view it from various perspectives To color the object click Start Save the data Click the The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save E AEE Fie Edit View Objects Resolution Help Olle ola 2J H alelet E 2 Unit 1 10mm oc Ready Rendering Save As Save in S Pogam o c File name Untitled M Save as type 3ddesign files tbo L 43 Part 3 Software Guide Description of Controls 44 Hi Hee KEG This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data This moves a reference lines up or down When is selected the location of the center point moves up or down This moves a reference lines right and left When is selected the location of the center point moves right and left When this is selected dragging a reference line changes the size of the outer perimeter When this is selected dragging a reference line moves the center point of the outer perimeter This saves the data as a DXF file F This starts MODELA Player ver 3 sa j p This undoes the very last operation This zooms the screen in or
80. out i A e 9 This displays the coordinates of the reference lines a T This changes the point of view This adds color and shadowing to the object s surfaces E This determines the number of 24 2 reference lines at This displays help for 3D DESIGN E E Il Part 3 Software Guide B MODELA 3D TEXT This adds thickness to text to create three dimensional characters You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text Enter the Text 49 Untitled 3dText io Click the Edit text box then type in the text File Edt Font Depth View Help Make sure what you ve typed in is correct then click Go fey fal z Scale 60 ES Ix IS gt klip FE Bs B if ad O A A Fine Up dova alll 108 40 6mm hy 60 50 Ready Determine the Font and Size of the Text 1 Click the Font drop down arrow then click on a font File Edit Font Depth wie name Font fait SSCS Ana Sees Courier New Marlett Symbol Times New Roman Wingdings 2 Click the Scale drop down arrow then click on a size Scale 60 10 i B You cannot specify a font size that is not listed If you want to know the size of the entire text string that you typed in click Show Information Save the data Save As Save in Program c A Click the The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save File
81. pears 2 Stop sending data from the computer 3 Stop execution of the program PAUSE gt STOP X Y CUT SPEED 75 Part 4 User s Reference 4 4 Descriptions of the Display Menus 1 SPEED OVER RIDE 1 1 X Y CUT SPEED 1 1 X Y CUT SPEED Stored in Memory Description lt 2 mm s gt Yes This sets the feed rate along the X and Y axes during cutting For details see 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting Factory Default 2 Setting Range 0 5 1 to 85 Steps 1 1 2 Z DOWN SPEED 1 2 Z DOWN SPEED Stored in Memory Description lt 2 mm s gt Yes This sets the feed rate along the Z axis during cutting For details see 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting Factory Default 2 Setting Range 0 5 1 to 85 Steps 1 1 3 X Y MOVE SPEED lt 85 mm s gt Yes This sets the speed of movement along the X and Y axes when the tool is raised E For details see 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting Setting Range 0 5 1 to 85 Steps 1 76 Part 4 User s Reference 1 4 ZUP SPEED 1 4 Z UP SPEED Stored in Memory Description lt 85 mm s gt Yes This sets the speed of movement along the Z axis when the tool is raised Factory Default For details see 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting 85 Setting Range 0 5 1 to 85 Steps 1 2 SPINDLE RPM Stored in Memory Description lt 5000 RPM gt Yes This specifies the spindle speed For details see 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting
82. ping the cutting process SPEED PAUSE X Y CUT SPEED lt 2 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s PAUSE Z DOWN SPEED lt 2 mm s gt X Y MOVE 0 5 1 to 85 mm s SPEED PAUSE X Y MOVE SPEED lt 85 mm s gt 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s PAUSE Z UP SPEED lt 85 mm s gt SPINDLE 0 5 1 to 85 mm s In steps to 1 mm s RPM PAUSE SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt In steps to 1 mm s HIGH TORQU HIGH SPEED mode selected E mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM 5000 to 20000 RPM In steps of 100 RPM EXIT Part 4 User s Reference MDX 500 POWER ON M MDX 500 Roland DG Corp M Hit ENTER gt RML 1 Select MODE NC CODE MODE RML 1 SPINDLE HIGH TORQUE ENTER y X 0 Y 0 Z 0 5000 RPM EXIT A ENTER gt 1 SPEED SETTING 2 SPINDLE RPM 3 MECHA MOVING 4 ORIGIN CHANGE 5 MOVING MODE 6 COMMAND SET 7 CONNECTION 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 9 COMPENSATE 10 OTHERS 11 SELF MODE 12 To Coordinate Main Menu Switch on the power while holding down the EXIT key ENTER 1 ENGLISH gt 2 JAPANESE lt END gt Select RML 1 SPEED SETTING EXIT SPINDLE RPM MECHA MOVING Next Page Select ENGLISH X Y CUT 1 gt 1
83. r Power On Again This appears when the value for COMPENSATE is changed After setting the distance compensation value switch the power off and on again to activate the change CAN T COPY TOO BIG DATA When the amount of cutting data exceeds the capacity of the data buffer this message appear when an attempt is made to perform recutting with this data The data cannot all fit in the data buffer so repeat cutting cannot be performed CAN T COPY BUFFER EMPTY This message appears if repeat cutting is attempted when the data buffer is empty Send cutting data before performing repeat cutting Part 4 User s Reference Error message Description CAN T COPY This appears when the COPY key is pressed to attempt to perform copying while the spindle COVER OPEN cover or the safety cover is open Closing the cover pauses operation To perform copying choose CONTINUE To stop copying choose STOP 89 Part 4 User s Reference 4 8 List of RML 1 Instructions 1 23 1 to 22 1 mode Instruction Format Parameter Range Default Input Z1 amp Z2 Z1 Z2 Zl Position on Z1 10500 to 0 0 Z2 Position on Z2 0 to 10500 0 H Home H None D Draw D x1 yl x2 y2 xn yn xn yn Absolute coordinate M Move M xl yl x2 y2 xn yn xn yn Absolute coordinate I Relative Draw I Axl Ay1 Ax2 Ay 3 Axn
84. rigin and ZO the Z axis origin The origin of the work coordinates is the standard point for cutting against the attached workpiece The work coordinate system basic unit is fixed as one step 1 100 mm 0 00039 in 72 a y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 vi The origin of l X p the machine coordinate Z gt Y The origin of the work coordinate X Part 4 User s Reference 4 3 Operating Each Function Changing to Japanese Messages on the Liquid crystal Display You can choose either English or Japanese for the display language 1 Switch on the power while holding down the EXIT key EXIT O it psl O 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to JAPANESE then gt 2 JAPANESE press the ENTER key lt END gt 3 Messages on the display now appear in Japanese ENTER J XRML 1 43799 4 NC CODE To return the display to English language messages carry out Step 1 again When the language selection menu appears similar to the one in Step 1 but in Japanese move the arrow to English and press the ENTER key Performing Repeat Cutting The data buffer is the place where data received from the computer is stored temporarily The data in the data buffer can be erased by switching off the power or clearing the data Pressing the COPY key calls up the all cutting data stored in the data buffer and executes the replotting procedure When you perform r
85. s lt gt are displayed 14 Part 2 Basic Operations 2 2 Setting the Connection Parameters Connection with a parallel cable is called a parallel connection and connection with a serial cable is called a serial connection Make the appropriate settings on both the computer and the main unit to configure the equipment for the type of connection that has been made To make the settings on the computer refer to the manual for the computer or the software in use 1 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONNECTION gt 7 CONNECTION then press the ENTER key 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 3 Turn the dial to choose AUTO then press the ENTER 7 CONNECTION key lt AUTO gt 4 Press the EXIT key once to return to the screen at right gt 7 CONNECTION 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SERIAL PARAM gt 8 SERIAL PARAMETER ETER then press the ENTER key 9 COMPENSATE 6 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want 8 gt 1 STOP BIT For serial then press the ENTER key 2 DATA BIT connection only 7 Turn the dial to choose a value or selection then press 8 1 STOP BIT the ENTER key lt I gt 15 Part 2 Basic Operations 2 3 Cutting Condition Setting Before you begin the actual cutting process the cutting conditions such as the revolution speed of the spindle motor and the feeding speed of each
86. s z Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF If there are programs you don t want to install then clear 3 files their check boxes before you click Install Go to Roland DG Homepage Part 1 Installing the Software 4 9 The Setup program starts Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program When the setup for one program finishes the setup for the next program starts In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog box showing the progress of processing is displayed If the following screen appears while installing the driver click the drop down arrow and choose the port for the cable connected to the computer When using an RS 232C serial cable COM1 or COM2 When using a printer parallel cable LPT1 or LPT2 The driver settings appear When you make the settings for the communication parameters of the machine make the parameters match the values displayed here Click Close to finish installing the driver The driver settings appear When all installation finishes the screen at right appears Click Close After returning to the menu screen for installation click x Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive Welcome x Welcome to the MODELA Setup program This program will install MODELA on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then
87. s over green underlined text it changes to a pointing hand M When the pointer moves over a location where an explanation is included it changes to a pointing hand d 11 Part 1 Installing the Software When there s a button on screen Clicking in the upper right corner of the window makes the mouse pointer change to a question mark R You can then move the pointer over any item you wish to learn more about then click on the item to display an explanation of it When there s a Help button on screen Clicking Help lets you view help for the window or software 12 on LPT1 Properties Can __ About T e OK cae Part 1 Installing the Software 1 4 Overview of the Usage Guide The included Roland Software Package CD ROM contains the following PDF file Cutting Tips This describes tips and tricks for double sided cutting and methods for securing the workpiece in place Location of the Usage Guides The usage guide is found at the following locations View the following file directly from the CD ROM or copy the following file to your hard disk and read them from there Cutting Tips Document Cuttips Cuttip e pdf Installing the Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If Acrobat Reader is not set up on your computer you need to set it up The included CD ROM also contains Acrobat Reader Acrobat English ar405eng exe This r
88. scription Smoothing is a function for cutting smooth arcs and circles This selects the type of smoothing Smoothing can also be switched off When shipped from the factory this is set to ON If arcs cannot be cut well using this setting try changing it to OFF Description This chooses the acceleration when moving the tool and table Normally the default value 0 3 G can be left unchanged When cutting material that creates a high load on rare occasions the acceleration may make it impossible to perform cutting In such cases the value should be changed Description This selects the RML 1 command mode When set to AUTO MODE 1 or MODE 2 is determined automatically If automatic determination is not made correctly find out what instruction system the application software or driver software uses for data that is sent and change this setting to MODE 1 or MODE 2 To determine which mode your software is sending data in refer to the documenta tion for the software Description This sets the type of interface used for connection to the computer When set to AUTO the port is determined automatically The communication parameters in effect when a serial connection is used are according to the parameters of the panel settings If the interface cannot easily be determined when set to AUTO the setting should be made manually 79 Part 4 User s Reference 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 8 1 STOP
89. t About the XY Origin Point You can choose from among three types according to the target and usage These are broadly divided into points are set where you want USER and points that are set as mechanical fixed points LIMIT and CENTER For the latter you can also choose either the front left or the center This section describes the selections For information about how to make the selections see Choosing the XY Origin in the following section USER This sets the origin point where you want Choose this when setting the origin point to match the position where the workpiece is loaded The setting is normally made at the front left corner of the workpiece LIMIT This is a mechanical fixed point and is set at the front left corner of the maximum cutting range CENTER This is a mechanical fixed point and is set at the center of the maximum cutting range However you can offset the center point in order to use a center vise For more information see Offsetting the Center point 20 XY Origin Point USER Table Maximum cutting range Workpiece Table Maximum cutting range XY Origin Point LIMIT Table Maximum cutting range Y XY Origin Point CENTER Part 2 Basic Operations Setting the XY Origin Point Choosing the XY Origin Point 1 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu Turn the dial to move the arrow to ORIGIN CHANGE then press the ENTER k
90. t 0 05G 0 1G 0 3G COMMAND EXIT SET 6 COMMAND SET lt AUTO gt MODE 1 MODE 2 AUTO CONNECTION 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL SERIAL PARAMETER STOP 8 gt 1 STOP BIT 2 DATA BIT BIT 8 1 STOP BIT PARITY BIT BAUD RATE HAND SHAKE To Main MENU lt END gt 8 2 DATA BIT Dos Ww PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt NONE ODD EVEN 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt x 4800 9600 19200 38400 e e 8 5 HAND SHAKE Next Page lt HARD WIRE gt HARD WIRE XON XOFF EXIT 100 Part 4 User s Reference Previous Page COMPENSATE 9 gt 1 X COMPENSATE Y COMPENSATE Z COMPENSATE To Main MENU lt END gt OTHERS 10 gt 1 SENSOR MODE SPINDLE UNIT Dow WI MY BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT REVOLUTION TIME To Main MENU lt END gt X COMPEN SATE SATE SATE SENSOR MODE SPINDLE UNIT 9 1 X COMPENSATE lt 100 00 o 5 gt Y COMPEN 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 Z COMPEN 9 2 Y COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 o 3 gt 9 3 Z COMPENSATE lt 100 00 gt 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 EXIT 10 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move 10 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH
91. t to create three dimensional characters It s also possible to edit text to make it bold italic or the like You can put a box around text with just a single click a handy feature when making nameplates You can cut three dimensional text and save data in three dimensional DXF files Virtual MODELA This simulates tool movement before performing cutting You can use it to check the finished shape as well as things like whether the cutting depth is suitable and how much time cutting will take This can reduce loss for cutting materials and time Dr Engrave This is used to design plates and send the engraving data You can make large numbers of plates with the same design with high efficiency You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text You can even make stroke fonts from TrueType fonts Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments it s also possible to include logos for companies or organizations in the plates you make 3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engrav ing You can also add thickness to images such as illustrations o Part 1 Installing the Software 1 2 Installing the Software When installing select the model name as follows MDX 650A 650 MDX 650 MDX 500 MDX 500 Select MDX 650 even if you re using the MDX 650A System Requirements Operat
92. th set with Z Engraving Pitch Tool width 0 30 mm 2 Speed 12 mm sec Spindle Revolution 0 Z Engraving Pitch 1 30 mm i No 2 No 3 No 4 No5 No 6 No 7 If the tool down position Z1 is set at a location lower than the Z axis cutting range the screen at right appears while cutting is in progress and operation pauses When cutting material of uneven thickness using the depth regulator nose set the tool down position at a lower height than the actual cutting depth see User s Manual 1 Setup amp Maintenance As a result the tool down position Z1 is set at a location lower than the Z axis cutting range To clear the error message switch off the power To avoid errors place a flat board under the workpiece to serve as a lifting base Bad Parameter 4 For Fill click Tool Width then enter the diameter of Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Advanced Options 2 xi the tool tip Tool 1 Materials Chemical Wood Soft X Speed 12 mm sec 2 Down Postion 0 01 mm 2 Up Position 0 50 mm Spindle Revolution 0 2 Engraving Pitch 1 30 mm No 2 No 3 No 4 d No5 i No 6 No 7 x Cancel For items other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width suitable values are set for engraving the composi tion you chose in step 1 However these values are only suggestions If the results of actual engraving are not as
93. the main menu 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to MECHA MOVING gt 3 MECHA MOVING then press the ENTER key 4 ORIGIN CHANGE 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to Go LIMIT Pos then 3 gt 9 Go LIMIT Pos press the ENTER key 10 To Main MENU 4 Detach the tool 31 Part 2 Basic Operations 5 32 Turn the dial to move the arrow to Go VIEW Pos then press the ENTER key Remove the material Use a commercially available vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste 3 gt 3 Go VIEW Pos 4 Go Z1 Pos Part 3 Software Guide This describes the general procedures for software For detailed descriptions take a look at the help screens for the respective software 3 1 Driver for Windows Driver for Windows 95 98 Me This sends data to the main unit from a Windows based program When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially available drawing program the driver sets engraving parameters such as the tool s operating speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player ver 3 or 3D Engrave the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Properties Method 1 To save values you ve changed with Properties use th
94. ting the Center Location When the ORIGIN CHANGE selection is CENTER the origin point is set at the center of the workpiece mounted in the center vise 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to MECHA MOVING gt 3 MECHA MOVING then press the ENTER key 4 ORIGIN CHANGE 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to Go CENTER Pos 3 gt 8 Go CENTER Pos then press the ENTER key 9 Go LIMIT Pos Move the tool to the center of the cutting area 3 While no material is attached tighten the center vise completely 4 Press the EXIT key to display the coordinate view X 0 Y 0 screen Z 0 5000 RPM 5 Use the arrow keys and the TOOL UP DOWN keys to move the tool to a position near the upper surface of the center vise Here if the tip of the tool is exactly at the center of the center vise you don t need to make the following settings The center of the cutting area matches the center position of the center vise 6 Use the dial to align the tip of the tool with the center of the center vise 7 Press the XY A key If you re using MDX 500 press Set Center Position XY key to display the screen at right Hit ENTER key 8 Press the ENTER key X 0 Y 0 The screen flashes once then returns to the coordinate 7 0 5000 RPM view The finely adjusted center position is stores in memory even after you switch off the power 23 Part 2 Basic Operations Setting the Z0 Position The ZO posit
95. tring you want for adding thickness to select it ae 2 Click the F The Create Relief dialog box appears The dialog box may differ depending on the type of object you selected The following screen shows the dialog box that appears when creating a relief of shapes or text Make the settings for the required items for creating the relief then click OK Create Relief x Bottom Sitters pl AK l Enter the height of the bottom of the relief Enter the thickness of the relief Relief ne Cancel _ e fF mM ZY AN These choose the configuration for pushing the i fo object up or down AA H These choose how to stack the relief x V Smoothing These choose whether to push down or stack using the value entered for the relief height This is for entering the angle of the base side when has been selected This is for entering the direction of the relief ridge You can enter a value when a button other that m has been selected When this is selected the relief of the chosen object is smoothed 54 Part 3 Software Guide The display changes automatically to the screen at right and a three dimensional view of the shape of the relief appears This is called the 3D screen and it displays the shape of the relief and the tool path You cannot edit shapes or text Creating a Tool Path A tool path is the path followed by the tool s blade tip The
96. uns under Windows 95 or later 13 Part 2 Basic Operation 2 1 Making Settings Using the Liquid crystal Display X 0 Y 0 Pressing the ENTER key ae You can move the tool or change the spindle speed by turning the A 0 5000 RPM atthis time displays the menu dial while coordinate values are displayed To move the tool use the JOG key to choose an axis either X Y or Z then turn the dial To change the spindle speed choose O 00 RPM then turn the dial At this time a asterisk appears next to the chosen item b1 SPEED SETTING Main Menu 2 SPINDLE RPM L Turn the dial to move the O arrow gt to the item whose setting you want to make 8 SERIAL PARAMETER be 8p1 STOP BIT 9 COMPENSATE 2 DATA BIT ETER Turn the dial to move the I O O arrow gt to the item whose The value or selection choice i Press the setting you want to make enclosed in angled brackets I ENTER key lt gt indicates the current setting I I i gt I 8 3 PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT ee 4 BAUD RATE Tm Press the EXIT key to return to the previous screen a Turn the dial to O oO change the setting A Press the I ENTER key I I I 8 3 PARITY BIT I EVEN I I ee ENTER Press the Press the EXIT key to O ENTER key o return to the previous screen 8 3 PARITY BIT lt EVEN gt m Angle bracket
97. ving depth For Fill Tool Width enter the tool diameter The values for settings other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are also suggested guidelines If the results of actual engraving are not as expected modify the values accordingly Lines are distinguished by color and parameters when engraving a line of the corresponding color are set 1 Click any tool from 1 to 4 to display the lower level Roland MODELA MD X 500 RML 1 Advanced Options 2 x Click Material then click the composition of the engraving material workpiece fin Document Options WorkSizeSettings Engrave with Spindle ON On Stop Spindle After Plot On Change Tool On Set Origin at Lower Left Selected taal Tool 1 F A HE Polycarbonate E F No ee i rass ia Noe Aluminum hd SANMODUR Cancel 2 Double click Color to display the lower level Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Advanced Options 2 x Click the color to set then click the tool number If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color click None Marais Chemical Wood Soft 39 Part 3 Software Guide 3 Double click on the tool number to display the lower Roland MODELA MDX 500 RML 1 Advanced Options 2 x level Click Z Down Position and enter the cutting in depth Toa aye sa terials Chemical Wood Soft Cutting to the depth of Z Down Position with each pals charia ondi zait cutting pass made at the dep
98. ze drag the pointers lt Changing the Size gt Drag to change the vertical size You can freely change the size of the a object by dragging To retain the object s vertical horizontal aspect when you change its size hold down the Shift key while dragging gt Drag to change the horizontal size 50 Part 3 Software Guide lt Rotating and Slanting gt Clicking again makes the pointers change to circles and diamonds Drag to rotate the shape Drag the to slant the shape lt Moving the Location gt A To change the location drag between C the pointers E E M Save the Data Save As Click the E Savei Pom S ee EE The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save File name Untitled L Save as type Dr Engrave Document ded P woer Start Engraving Print 2x Printer Name i Properties The Save As dialog box appears Status Ready To start engraving click OK Type Roland MODELA MDX S00 RML 1 Where COMIT Comment Print to file Print range Copies All Number of copies 1 5 pi Bi pi c 1 2 3 Selection omes 51 Part 3 Software Guide Description of Controls 52 This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data E This starts engraving This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipb

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