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CT-304 User Manual (English)

1. 2 11 ADJUSTING THE BLADE Adjusting procedure for the blade of the tangential cutter and the swievel cutter is given below Tangential cutter Follow the procedure described below when projecting the blade tip of carbide blade 30 and high speed steel blade 30 Carbide blade 30 For hard works such as industrial rubber and packings High speed steel blade 30 For light weight and soft works such as coated board and corrugated fiberboard l lt e Special blades and holders for tangential cutters are prepared in accordance with works N Loosen the dial stopper Dial Loosen the dial stopper counterclockwise stopper to loosen it Turn the dial If you turn the dial in the direction of the arrow the blade tip will protrude by 0 1 mm Projecting amount of the blade tip to be used as a guide Thickness of work 0 2 mm Pressing the dial in the direction of the arrow tighten the dial stopper A e The dial has a play To elimi au nate an error in the projecting amount of the blade tip tighten the dial stopper while keeping the dial held pushed in the di rection of the arrow 2 12 Swievel blade A e Care should be taken with the cutting tool to avoid injury CAUTION 1 S fy Insert the pushpin Installing the Blade f Leave the pushpin inserted D 2 Insert the blade 2 Removing the Blade 3 Adjusting the Blade Tip
2. LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST lt MODE SET gt Z STROKE MULTI PASS RESERVE lt MULTI PASS gt JUDGMNT TIME F1 PRESS 1 PRESS 2 4 6 Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU Select the MODE SET Select the MULTI PASS Establish the JUDGMENT TIME Off 5 15 30 45 60 s lt MULTI PASS gt JUDGMNT TIME PRESS 1 PRESS 2 lt MULTI PASS gt JUDGMNT TIME PRESS 1 PRESS 2 lt MULTI PASS gt PRESS 3 PRESS 4 PRESS 5 lt MULTI PASS gt PRESS 3 PRESS 4 PRESS 5 LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 2 2 700 g gt 900 g gt 1000 g gt F2 F3 PAGE 868 AT Specify cutting pressure values for the first and second cutting opera tions Press the key several times to invoke the 2nd page of the MULTI PASS Specify cutting pressure values for the third and fourth and fifth cutting operations Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key SETTING THE ONE STROKE CUTTING MODE SET gt ONE STROKE Received data on non connected line segments illustrated below can be cut in such a manner as a one stroke brush If G code is selected this function will be rendered ineffective Set values off Single stroke cutting is not performed on Single stroke cutting is executed sort Single
3. 600 0 Move the tool using the jog keys until SPEED the tip of the tool meets the lower left CUTTER point LL of the cutting area Change the head speed or lift lower ther Lower left point LL Enter the LL point 5 ae LL gt Press the key to aa the input SPEED values If you do not enter the input data CUTTER press the key The step of procedure 3 will be restored on the LCD lt CUT AREA gt UPPER RIGHT lt CUT AREA gt Move the tool to the current UR point UPPER RIGHT F1 upper right The coordinates of the UR point in terms of the command origin are shown on the LCD 2 38 lt AREA UR gt 600 0 SPEED CUTTER lt AREA LL gt 380 0 SPEED CUTTER LOCAL CUT AREA AXIS ALIGN TOOL SELECT QU mm 450 0 FAST gt Align the tip of the tool to the upper right point of the desired cutting area Move the tool using the jog keys until the tip of the tool meets the upper right point UR of the cutting area Change the head speed or lift lower the tool when necessary END Enter the UR point 2 39 Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key The step of procedure 4 will be restored on the LCD SETTING THE ORIGIN ORIGIN FOR PLOTTING The origin is the reference point that is used for plotting cutting and creasing The plotting position can be moved by changing the location
4. A value that is transmitted to the computer in return to the command for the output of effective area coordinate of the device A direction in which data transmitted from applica tion software are to be turned by 90 is specified COMMAND SW The set values that are rendered effective are speci fied either those set on the operation panel or those set on the personal computer PEN ASSIGN Pen numbers included in data are assigned to tools of the device MULTI PASS The number of times to perform cutting is set when cutting a work that cannot be cut by performing cutting once 2 3 Basic operation on the LOCAL menu The following describes basic operating procedure to be followed to set the LOCAL menu Sub menu for CONDITION LOCAL lt CUTTER 1 gt 1 4 TOOL SELECT SPEED 50 cm S gt CONDITION PRESSURE 1500 g gt TEST CUT ACCELE 0 5 G gt If the key is pressed the set values will be entered If the key is pressed the set values will not be entered Sub menu for DATA CLEAR LOCAL lt DATA CLEAR gt DATA CLEAR END KEY to START COPY CE KEY to CANCEL VIEW If the key is pressed the data clear operation is not executed If the key is pressed the data clear operation is canceled LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST LOCAL CUT AREA AXIS ALIGN TOOL ADJUST DA 1 2 3 4 5 Set the device in the LO
5. The machine plots communication conditions and stops Transmit data form the computer to the device The device plots data transmitted from the computer with the ASCII code e To abort press the key to temporarily interrupt the opera Uy WN g tion then execute the data clear function Execution of the parameter dump Prepare a pen and a sheet of A3 size or larger paper If the size of paper is smaller than A3 or smaller the device will plot a pattern beyond the paper When this setting is selected the tool will be automatically changed to a pen Be sure to install a pen to the head A in prior 1 Select a pen for the tool using the tool selecting function 2 Place a sheet of A3 or larger paper in landscape orientation on the device while aligning the lower left corner of the paper to the origin marker label Be sure to align the lower left corner of the paper to the origin marker label adhered to the lower left of the cutting panel 3 LOCAL Invoke the 3rd page of the LOCAL TOOL SELECT menu on the screen CONDITION TEST CUT 4 LOCAL Select the SELF TEST INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST F3 5 lt SELF SET gt Invoke the fifth page of the self test PATTN CUT 1 screen on the LCD PATTN CUT 2 DATA DUMP F3 6 lt SELF SETS Select the PARAMETER DUMP PARAMTR DUMP F1 5 7 5 8 Execute the PARAMETER DUMP The head travels to the upper left of t
6. 4 00 TEST PATTERN TOOL W B TOOL ADJUST ROLLER 6 4500 4500 ADJUST PATTERN NO 1 L ROLLER ADJUST TEST PATTERN ROLLER X 33 00 41 00 L CIRCLE 8 CORRECTION ROLLER Y 32 00 44 00 L TEST PATTERN R lt 5 20 209 5s R lt 10 20 20 TEST PATTERN L 105 R lt 20 9 89 9 8 20s R lt 50 9 89 9 8 TEST PATTERN 50s R lt 100 9 89 9 8 R 100 9 89 9 8 L TEST PATTERN A5 C OUTPUT SAMPLES Cutting quality 1 Cutting quality 2 6 ASCII dump list 1 lt SPAT A 27 gt gt 2600 8 EREI Amk 927 OH ona IP O 28000 36000 maSCO 56000 O 72000 SP 1 o mPUPA 1400 1000 cooPD AR 400 0 360 o0oPUPA 2400 1000 uPD AR 360 O 360 em4PUPA 3400 1000 ouPD AR 320 0 360 o PUPA 4400 1000 PD AR 280 0 260 PUPA 5400 1000 1 uPl AR 240 0 360 oa PUPA 6400 1000 onoaPD AR 200 0 360 T uPUPA 1400 2000 wPD AR 400 0 360 muPiPA 2400 2000 0 AR 360 0 360 mmPUPA 3400 2000 GomPD AR 320 0 360 omPUPA 4400 2000 PD AR 280 O 360 on PUPA 5400 2000 ooaPD AR 240 O 36 D ouPUPA 8400 2000 Pl AR 200 O 360 onaPUPAO uPRPD 7000 O wuPRPD 3000 s PRPD 7000 V O mPRPD 3000 opoPLIO O avon ie a Sample E cor
7. Cutting end position in terms of data 2 22 Setting item Description The minimum angle required by the raised tool to change the direction of cutting creasing This reduces the degree by which the tool pries the work Tangential cutter Crease roller Swievel blade Ring distance If minute line segments continue a rounding distance R is provided between each two of the line segments to add another one Line segment 2 Added line segment Line segment 1 Press correction The pressure applied to the tool at the time of descending is to be corrected when cutting creasing heavy weight works The works can be cut without fail when the tool is lowered by adding a pressure correction value to the previously set pressure value Press Y The pressure applied to the roller cutter can be corrected in terms of Y axis to perform creasing with a Y axis pressure applied separately from an X axis pressure To mark a piece of corrugated fiberboard it can be placed with its flutes oriented in the Y axis for creasing with a lighter pressure applied as compared with the X axis RS speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 5 mm or less in radius If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R10 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is less than 5 mm or more and 10 mm or less in radius If OFF is selected
8. the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R15 speeds The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 10 mm or more and less that 15 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R20 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 15 mm or more and less that 20 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R30 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 25 mm or more and less that 30 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R40 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 30 mm or more and less that 40 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed 2 23 PISS vin Tangential Crease Swievel Setting item Description cuter roller blade R50 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 40 mm or more and less that 50 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed R100 speed The speed that is employed when cutting an arc that is 50 mm or more and less that 100 mm If OFF is selected the arc is cut at the previously specified speed 2 24 Set values Plotting conditions for pens Set values for plotting Set values Speed Pressure Acceleration R5 speed R10 speed R15 speed R20 speed R30 speed R40 speed
9. One full rotation moves the blade 0 5 mm up or down Scale shows gradations of 0 1 mm Usage 1 Adjust the tip of the blade to a length shorter than the thickness of the material to be cut 2 Increase the tool force pen force setting by a small amount 3 Gradually extend the blade tip while doing test cutting to determine the optimum blade tip length for the material to be cut 4 When cutting becomes impossible under identical conditions increase tool force pen force or extend the blade and carry out cutting again 2 13 ATTACHING THE TOOLS The table below gives the heads A B and C to which tools are attached with respect to the head models Head model name Pen Swievel blade Low pressure tangential cutter High pressure tangential cutter Creasing roller Did Attaching the pen and the swievel blade If the head is in the lower position and a tool cannot be installed lift the head Adjusting the height of the tool 1 Loosen the screw in head A Turn the screw A counterclockwise to loosen it Insert the plotter pen or the swievel blade in head A Fit the collar of the pen or the swievel Groove in blade in the groove in the holder the holder Tighten the screw in head A Close the holders and turn the screw clockwise If the screw is securely tightened nor mal product quality cannot be obtained 2 15 Attaching the tangential cutter If
10. Pictorial signs are used in this Instruction Manual for safe operation of and in prevention of damages to the device Pictorial signs and their meanings are given below Read and fully understand the following before reading the text Des pictogrammes sont utilis s dans ce Mode d emploi pour garantir la s curit d utilisation et viter les dommages de l appareil Nous donnons ci dessous la liste des pictogrammes et leur signification Bien lire et assimiler les explica tions ci dessous avant de lire le texte Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine ignoring VARINA this sign can expose the operator to danger of injury or death Indique les cas o une utilisation erron e de la machine sans tenir compte de ce signe risque d exposer l op rateur un danger de blessure physique ou de mort Indicates the case where it is assumed that misuse of the machine ignoring this sign can cause danger only to property CAUTION 8 8 y O propery ATTENTION x FT Indique les cas o une utilisation erron e de la machine sans tenir compte de ce signe risque de provoquer des dommages seulement mat riels Example of pictorial signs Exemples de pictogrammes The symbol A indicates the case where some phenomenon that requires a A CAUTION sign including DANGER and WARNING signs exists A con crete precaution precaution against an electric shock in the case of the sketch
11. automatic judgment In this case manually establish communica tion conditions LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST lt INTERFACE gt 1 2 I F AUTO gt BAUD RATGE 9600 gt DATA BIT 8 gt F1 4 lt 1 F AUTO gt 1 1 END KEY to START CE KEY to CANCEL lt 1 F AUTO gt Executing Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU Select the INTERFACE Select the I F AUTO Execute the I F AUTO To cancel the automatic judgment func tion press the key The step of procedure 2 will be restored on the screen 2 PE AUTO gt Transmit data from the computer to Executing the device lt 1 F AUTO gt 1 1 Enter the judgment result Result If the interface are successfully judged XXXX ae aa O the interface are given on the LCD F3 Press the key to enter the inter face lt F AUTO gt If the interface are no successfully Impossible judged the following indication will be shown on the LCD Press END key Press the key to restore the step of procedure 3 on the screen Now re execute the I F Auto or manu ally establish the interface AS ALIGNMENT OF MECHANICAL AXES TO RULED LINES PRINTED AXIS ALIGN If ruled lines such as scales are printed on a work mechanical axes X axis Y axis of the device need to be aligned to them To set the mechanical axes fi
12. given on the left is shown in the illustration Le symbole N indique la pr sence d un ph nom ne n cessitant un signe ATTENTION y compris DANGER et AVERTISSEMENT Une pr caution concr te pr caution contre les chocs lectriques dans le cas du sch ma de gauche est repr sent e sur le sch ma The symbol Q indicates a prohibited behavior A concrete illustration of prohibition disassembly is prohibited on the sketch given on the left is shown in or next to the illustration Le symbole Q indique une action prohib e Une illustration concr te d interdiction interdiction de d montage dans le cas du sch ma de gauche est repr sent e sur le sch ma ou c t The symbol indicates a thing that is forced to be done and instruction that is forced to be followed A concrete illustration of instruction the removal of a plug from the receptacle is instructed in the sketch given on the left is drawn in the illustration Le symbole amp indique une action qui doit tre imp rativement effectu e et une instruction qui doit tre imp rativement suivie Une illustration concr te d instruction instruction de d branchement de fiche de la prise secteur dans le cas du sch ma de gauche est repr sent e sur le sch ma A The symbol 5 the device indicates helpful information that will facilitate the use of Wy Le symbole AWE indique un
13. of the origin Coordinate of the origin are always 0 0 If the head is moved using the jog keys the coordinates of the head as from the origin are indicated on the LCD Normally the origin is established at the lower left of the max effective cutting area When executing the sample cut function each piece of data is cut crease plotted near the origin Data Max effective cutting area Origin origin for plotting 1 LOCAL Invoke the LOCAL menu on the TOOL SELECT screen T au If the device is in the REMOTE mode press the key to select the LO CAL mode You may open any page of the menu from among pages to 4 2 BAM Move the head using the jog keys to the point at which the origin is to be set Coordinates of the tip of the tool currently selected are shown on the screen Increase decrease the speed and lift lower the tip of the tool when necessary Set an origin to the desired point lt MOVE gt 0 6 SPEED PEN LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT b INTERRUPTION OF PROCESSING PLOTTING CUTTING OR CREASING Under the REMOTE mode processing can be interrupted due to some reason The following explains how to interrupt the process and the function that enables the settings to be changed after the interruption How to interrupt resume the process 1 Press the key while the device is in operation After a while the device stops its perfor mance and enters into the L
14. tee 2 25 Setting cutting conditions ere 2 27 CHECKING CUTTING CONDITIONS TEST CUT Joss 2 29 Checking the status of tools ss 2 31 Checking the status of tools ss 2 33 SETTING THE CUTTING AREA CUT AREA seen 2 37 SETTING THE ORIGIN ORIGIN FOR PLOTTING ss 2 40 INTERRUPTION OF PROCESSING PLOTTING CUTTING OR CREASING ssmssnnemnennnnnse 2 41 Interruption of processing DATA CLEAR aaiaaiaaiaaiaaaaaaassasasssssassassaanani 2 42 2 1 BASIC OPERATION ON THE LOCAL MENU LOCAL menu Various kinds of data and functions required for the connection with your personal computer are set Function Description Reference page TOOL SELECT Head and tool to be used are selected CONDITIONS Conditions for the tool selected using the TOOL SELECTION function are specified TEST CUT Test cutting is performed so as to check that the settings specified using the CUTTING CONDI TIONS function are proper DATA CLEAR Data received are cleared when aborting the cutting plotting or in prior to the execution of the COPY function Cutting is performed again in accordance with the data that have been once received The head is moved to the head retracting position located at the lower right of the cutting area or to the lower left of the cutting area INTERFACE Communication conditions for the serial port that matches the personal computer to be used are established MODE SET Settings required to match
15. the head is in the lower position and a tangential cutter cannot be installed lift the head Adjust ing the height of the tool Stopper screw Groove 2 16 Loosen the stopper screw in the tan gential cutter Turn the stopper screw counterclockwise to loosen it Insert the pin of head B into the tan gential cutter while fitting the pin in the groove on the cutter Tighten the stopper screw with the screwdriver supplied with the device as an accessory Securely fix the cutter holder If it is not securely fixed normal product quality cannot be achieved Installing the crease roller The crease roller is attached to head C The high pressure tangential cutter can also be attached to it If the head is in the lower position and the crease roller cannot be installed lift the head Adjusting the height of the tool 1 D Loosen the stopper screw in the crease roller Turn the stopper screw counterclockwise to loosen it Stopper screw 2 Insert the pin of head C into the creasing roller while fitting the pin in the groove on the roller 3 Tighten the stopper screw with the screwdriver supplied with the device as an accessory Securely fix the cutter holder If the stopper screw is not securely tight ened normal product quality cannot be achieved 2 17 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HEAD After a work and the tools have been properly attached in position adjust
16. the height of the head in accordance with thickness of the work Be sure to adjust the height of the head whenever you have changed a work to be used A e When lifting the head be sure to support the head base by hand If lifting the head only PATES by the height adjusting knob the height adjusting knob can break e Be sure to tight the both fixing screws alternately If not the fixing screws may be broken 1 Loosen two fixing screws in the head Turn the fixing screws counterclockwise to loosen them Fixing screw 2 Raise the head using the height adjust nn ee ing knob A Since the head is heavy in TENA weight support the head base by hand If not the knob can break Turn the height adjusting knob counter clockwise to lift the head Head base 2 18 Height adjusting bar Fixing screw 2 19 Pressing down the height adjusting bar turn the height adjusting knob to lower the head Lower the head until the bottom end of the adjusting bar comes in contact with the top surface of the work Tight the both fixing screws on the head alternately Turn the fixing screws clockwise to tighten them SELECTING A TOOL TOOL SELECT Now select a head and a tool to be used in the cases described below e In the case where the pen number cannot be specified on the CAD e In the case where TEST CUT function or SELF TEST function is executed on the device itself In the case where th
17. will go up later 3 2 TOOL ADJUST gt CIRCLE 6 CORRECT The end of a cut circle may not meet the start of the circle with respect to thickness and hardness of a work A close to normal circle can be cut by correcting the deviation Since the deviation varies depending on the size of a circle this function is used to correct the deviation in terms of circles in five different radius A circle of which radius is R lt 5 A circle of which radius is 5 lt R lt 10 A circle of which radius is 10 lt R lt 20 A circle of which radius is 20 lt R lt 50 A circle of which radius is 50 lt R lt 100 A circle of which radius is R lt 100 A Some CADs cannot conduct this correction CAUTION For a work that is comparatively soft cut toward inside of a normal circle For a work that 1s hard cut toward outside of a normal circle Direction of cutting Locus How to adjust Conduct the adjustment as given in the table below Pattern Tangent line Tangent line How to adjust Set a correction angle to Set a correction angle to the positive side the negative side 3 3 Corrugated board is cut out at flutes though creasing is performed CONDITION gt PRESS Y When marking corrugated board along with flutes of the corrugated board the pressure specified in CUTTING CONDITIONS can be so high as to break the board How
18. 1 HEAD TOOL lt PEN ASIGN gt 2 6 PEN 2 HEAD A gt TOOL CUTTER 1 gt lt PEN ASIGN gt 2 6 PEN 2 HEAD B gt TOOL CUTTER 2 gt lt PEN ASIGN gt 2 6 PEN 2 HEAD B gt TOOL CUTTER 2 gt LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST PAGE F3 END EAT Invoke the PEN 2 setting menu Change the head from A to B A B Press the key to set the tool to CUTTER 2 Cutter 1 Cutter 2 Enter the input value If you do not enter the input data press the key RE CUT OF THE SAME DATA COPY Data that has been already cut can be re cut in the off line state This means that the same data need not be transmitted from the computer in repetition A e Be sure to execute the DATA CLEAR to clear data from the receiving buffer before yi transmitting data to be copied If the DATA CLEAR is not executed pieces of data other than the object data will be copied 1 Execute the DATA CLEAR Execute the data clear function immedi ately before receiving the object data to be copied 2 Cut a pattern according to the object data 3 LOCAL Cause the device to enter the LOCAL TOOL SELECT mode CONDITION TEST CUT 4 Shift the origin using the jog keys Re set the origin to a position at which the object data is to be copied If the ori gin is re positioned the device will per form cutting at the position same as the previous cutting Newly s
19. 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s Off 0 5 mm s 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s 2 25 Creasing conditions for the crease roller The following gives set values for crease conditions for the crease roller Set values Speed 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s Pressure 1000 to 5000 in increments of 100 g Acceleration 0 1 to 0 5 in increments of 0 1 G Up angle 0 to 180 in increments of 1 Ring distance 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm Press correction 0 to 1000 in increments of 100 g Press Y 5000 to 5000 in increments of 100 g Cutting conditions for the swievel blade The following gives set values for cutting conditions for the swievel blade optional Set values Speed 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s Pressure 20 to 100 in increments of 5 g 100 to 200 in increments of 10 g Offset 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm Acceleration 0 1 to 0 5 in increments of 0 1 G 2 26 Setting cutting conditions The following describes how to establish cutting conditions for cutter 2 tangential cutter as an example Once you have set cutting conditions execute the TEST CUT function to check whether or not the cutting conditions are proper 1 LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT lt CUTTER 2 gt 1 4 SPEED 40 cm s gt PRESSURE 400 g gt F2 ACCELE x0 4 G gt lt CUTTER 2 gt
20. 4 4 are displayed ORIGIN key Used to set a plotting origin ORIGIN at the top of the cutting area of the device REMOTE LOCAL key Used to change over the operation mode of the device between the remote and the local modes END key Used to enter an input value FUNCTION key Used to select a function from the local menu and input a set value VACUUM key Used to turn on off the blower for pneumatically picking a work VACUUM lamp Lights up in green when pressing the key to actuate the blower POWER OFF switch 1 9 Used to turn of the power to the device CONNECTING THE CABLES e Be sure to turn off the the power to the device in prior when connecting the signal WARNING wire cable for the blower interface cable and the power cable If not there will be a fear of the arising of electric shock hazards and damage to the device Connecting the signal wire cable for the blower A e Do not block the exhaust port of the blower unit Blocking it can drop the suction force CAUTION te or give rise to a failure The signal wire cable for the blower connect the electrical box located below the cutting panel surface to the blower unit 1 Insert one end of the signal wire cable for the blower into the connector of the electrical box Fix the connector with screws 2 Insert the other end of the signal wire cable for the blower into the connec to
21. 5 3 DUMP TEST SELF TEST listen nn 5 5 Executing the data dump 1 4 a a akslar 5 5 Execution of the parameter dump 5 7 5 1 CONFIRMATION OF CUTTING QUALITY ONLY BY THE SINGLE UNIT OF THE DEVICE SELF TEST The self test function is executed to determine where a trouble has occurred i e either the com mand from the computer or the single unit of this device The self test function is used to conduct plotting cutting and creasing of eleven different kinds of samples independently by the single unit of this device without using any command from the computer If cutting quality is poor change the cutting conditions and adjust tools Refer to Appendix C for sample Self test items Description CUT QUALITY 1 The device actuates using the tool selected by using the tool selecting function The sample used is a family emblem consisting of various line segments CUT QUALITY 2 The sample used is a pattern intended for the apparel industry The device first plots inner lines of the pattern Then it cuts outer lines of the pattern ASCII DUMP The device plots data transmitted from the computer with the ASCII code This is conducted to check for abnormal conditions of the data SAMPLE COATED This self test is executed when creating a paper ware sample with coated board approximately 0 5 mm thick Firstly the device conducts creasing then cuts the coated board along the outer shape o
22. 64 The filter unit when installed on the blower protect the blower against dust to ensure safety Parts to be required to join the filter unit to the blower are supplied with the unit Install the filter unit to the blower using those parts as illustrated below e To unpack the filter from the shipping carton exercise added care not to drop it on your foot CAUTION z When re joining the hose be sure to take care to select the correct inlet e Be sure to clean up the element placed inside the air filter periodically once a week to avoid filter clogging Band Connect the hose coming from the main unit of the plotter Connect to the intake side of the blower A 18 Installing the filter unit ROPT C0165 The filter unit is specifically designed for the optional blower ROPT C0179 ROPT C0130 ROPT C0131 The filter unit when installed on the blower protect the blower against dust to ensure safety Parts to be required to join the filter unit to the blower are supplied with the unit Install the filter unit to the blower using those parts as illustrated below Adhere the supplied seal tape onto the thread of piping to prevent an air leak ro Do not forcibly screw the threaded part of the piping with a tool in the filter unit Doing so can break the piping e When re joining the hose be sure to take care to select the correct inlet e Be sure to clean up the element placed inside the a
23. 9 37 ET CES SS y gt 3757 mm CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES CUTTER Holder 4N 1 Windows Driver 1 High speed steel blade 30 degrees 1 Tray 1 Carbide blade 30 degrees 1 Power Cable for main body 1 CUTTER Holder RN 1 Power Cable for vacuum blower 1 Titanium coated Blade 1 User s Manual 1 Hand Lapper 1 Driver Manual 1 Tweezers 1 Cutter Holder 1 Oil based ball pen 1 Blade 1 Oil based ball pen Holder 1 XD CH2 1 Origin Sticker 8 ZEC U5025 1 Screw driver 1 The XD CH2 and ZEC U5025 are installed on Spanner 1 the unit when shipped from the factory Hex Wrench 1 XD BPHG 1 Signal Cable for vacuum blower 1 1 2 EFFECTIVE CUTTING AREA The maximum effective cutting areas are given below Maximum effective cutting area Y axis X axis CT 304 1200 47 24 900 35 4 1 3 CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION Main unit Y bar Function Moves the head in Y direction Electrical box PCBs or the like are built in this box Head Tools are attached to the head Tools that can be set to the head differs with the models of heads EMERGENCY switch To be pressed at the time of emergency Pressing this switch forcefully turns the power off to make the device to stop performance Adjuster foot Adjusts the height of foot and keeps the cut panel surface leveled Operation panel Data required for the operation of the device are sp
24. A MODE SET Z STROKE 7 4 mm MULTI PASS OFF 5 15 30 45 60 Sec PRESS 1st OFF 300 1000 g MULTI PASS PRESS 2nd OFF 300 1000 g L PRESS 3rd OFF 300 1000 g AUTO VIEW OFF 1s 3s PRESS 4th OFF 300 1000 g L PRESS 5th OFF 300 1000 g L DUMMY CUT OFF ON ONE STROKE OFF ON SORT L ROTATE 90 90 MGL IIC3 G M _0 001 G CODE COMMAND G M _1 0 L G D_0 001 4 3 4 CMD COMMAND SW VALID INVALID G D_1 0 OH UNIT INITIAL VALUE SET VALUE ORIGIN CENTER LOWER LEFT GDP 0 025 0 010 mm PEN ASSIGN PEN 1 6 HEAD TOOL PEN L TOOL SWIEVEL UNIT MM INCH HEAD TOOL 8 CUTTER 1 CUTTER 2 HEAD TOOL ROLLER 1 ROLLER 2 SELF TEST PATTERN CUT 1 ROLLER 3 PATTERN CUT 2 ROLLER 4 DATA DUMP ASCII R CUTTER 1 L SAMPLE 0 5 mm R CUTTER 2 SAMPLE 1 0mm SAMPLE 1 5mm CIRCLE R 3 A LENG LENGTH 4 00 4 00 CIRCLE R 5 B 4 00 4 00 L CIRCLE R 10 L TEST PATTERN L CIRCLE R 20 CUTTER 8 4500 4500 CIRCLE R 50 PATTERN NO 1 2 L CIRCLE R 100 TEST PATTERN L PARAMETER DUMP CUTTER X 33 00 41 00 CUTTER Y 50 00 58 00 L TEST PATTERN CUT AREA LL UR A LENG LENGTH 4 00 4 00 4 4 E AXIS ALIGN B 4 00
25. CAL mode Check first that no data received remain and press the key to set the device in the LOCAL mode Advance the LOCAL menu pages Each press on the key will advance the page one by one Each press on the key will return the page one by one Select the setting item Select the setting item using the six function keys F1 or F1 F2 or RO or F3 The corresponding sub menu appears on the LCD The keys Fi and keys of the function keys are used in this explanation Input a set value Change the set value using the six function keys that are shown on the right of each item If the FO or key is pressed the next value will appear on the screen If the F1 F2 or F3 key is pressed the previous value will appear on the screen Save the set values Press the key and the LOCAL menu will be restored on the screen To cancel the set values Press the key and the previous indication screen will be restored without saving the set values 2 5 BASIC OPERATION FLOW CHART Attach a work in position Fixing the work Attach tools in position Attaching tools Adjust the height of the head Adjusting the height of the head i Select a tool to be used Selecting a tool Set cutting conditions for the Check the cutting conditions for the tool tool Set cutting conditions Check the cutting conditions Set a cutting area Setting a cutting area Set an origin for plotting Set
26. D Pen How to adjust Follow the adjusting procedure given below Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Sample pattern How to adjust If the cut pattern rotates clockwise If the cut pattern rotates clockwise as compared with the plotted as compared with the plotted pattern decrease the 6 value for the pattern increase the 6 value for the cutter cutter 3 8 Adjustment of the offset Offset amount of the cut pattern as from the plotted pattern is adjusted in terms of the X and Y axes One pattern is used for adjustment The illustration below indicates the size of the patterns and the cutting order How to adjust Point from which cutting starts Direction of cutting Q l CD Pen 30 mm Follow the adjusting procedure given below Sample pattern How to adjust Sample pattern If the cutter deviates to the right U O increase the X value for the cutter If the cutter deviates to the left decrease the X value for the cutter How to adjust If the cutter deviates upward increase the Y value for the cutter 3 9 If the cutter deviates downward decrease the Y value for the cutter Adjustment of the roller The roller is adjusted in three different ways as described below 1 Adjustment of the eccentricity to a
27. NDITION LOCAL MENU TEST CUT INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key several times Z STROKE until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MULTI PASS MODE SET RESERVE 4 lt MODE SET gt 4 5 Set the OH UNIT to one of the fol OH UNIT INIT val gt lowing ORIGIN CENTER gt Press the F1 key to change the se GDP 0 025 mm gt lected item alternately INITIAL VALUE SET VALUE Enter the input values lt MODE SET gt 4 5 Press the key to enter the input OH UNIT SET val gt values ORIGIN CENTER gt GDP 0 025 mm gt If you do not enter the input data press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 1 23 Setting the command origin MODE SET gt ORIGIN Adjust the position of the command origin of the device to the origin of the command origin of your CAD Refer to the Instruction Manual for your CAD for the position of the command origin sup ported by the CAD If the G code has been selected this function is rendered ineffective Set values LOWER LEFT The command origin is set to the lower left of the maximum effective cut ting area CENTER The command origin is set to the center of the maximum effective cutting area 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt 1 5 Pres
28. NG A WORK A work can be fixed on the device following one of the two procedures described below e Fixing the work with vacuum e Fixing the work with adhesive tape A e Thickness of works that can be attached on this device should not exceed 25 mm CAUTION Four area marker labels are adhered on the cutting panel The area within the labels is the maximum effective cutting area in which cutting can be performed Fix a work within this area Cutting cannot be mechanically performed in any area outside the area marker labels Fixing a work that is comparatively light in weight A work that is comparatively light in weight such as thin coated board or corrugated fiberboard is vacuum sucked for the securing A e If a work is too small to cover all suction holes cover all the holes with a material CAUTION If any of the suction holes is not covered the suction force will decrease to fail to secure the work Place a work on the cutting panel 2 10 Press the key The VACUUM lamp lights up in green The vacuuming unit actuates to pick the work by suction Fixing heavy weight packing etc A work such as a heavy weight packing or industrial rubber may not be sufficiently secured by vacuum suction In this case secure the work with adhesive tape A Use such adhesive tape that adhesive glue or tape will not remain on the cutting panel CAUTION Fix four sides of the work with adhesive tape
29. OCAL mode If the device is processing a circle it will stop after the completion of the processing of the circle For other line segments the device stops after pro cessing them in vectors Press the key again The device enters the REMOTE mode to resume processing Functions that can be specified after the interruption The device is able to perform the following e Cutting conditions can be changed Setting cutting conditions CONDITION e Data remaining in the data receiving buffer can be cleared Interruption of processing DATA CLEAR 2 41 Interruption of processing DATA CLEAR Received data is cleared from the data receiving buffer Date described below can be cleared 1 Processing has been interrupted But it is desired to abort the processing 2 Itis desired to clear data that has been already received but not yet processed 3 In prior to the receipt of data to be copied using the copy function 1 LOCAL If the device is in the REMOTE mode LOCAL press the key to cause the de TOOL SELECT CONDITION vice to enter the LOCAT mode _ TEST CUT If some processing is being done it will be interrupted 2 LOCAL Press the key several times DATA CLEAR until the LCD indicates page 2 of the COPY LOCAL MENU VIEW DATA CLEAR Press the key COPY VIEW 4 END Execute the DATA CLEAR lt TEST CUT gt 1 1 To cancel the DATA CLEAR press t
30. PEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s PRESSURE 20 200 g OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm SPEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 G 35 40 45 50 cm s PRESSURE 1000 5000 g SPEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 G 40 45 50 cm s F UP ANGLE 0 180 PRESSURE 300 1500 g RING DISTANCE 0 00 2 50 mm ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 G F PRESS CORRECTION 0 1000 g FRONT OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm PRESSURE Y 5000 5000 g END OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm UP ANGLE 0 180 SPEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 RING DISTANCE 0 00 2 50 mm 35 40 45 50 cm s PRESS CORRECTION 0 500 g PRESSURE 1000 5000 g R5 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 G 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s FRONT OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm R10 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s END OFFSET 0 00 2 50 mm 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s UP ANGLE 0 180 R15 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s RING DISTANCE 0 00 2 50 mm 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s PRESS CORRECTION 0 500 g R5 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s R10 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s R15 SPEED OFF 0 5 mm s 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s INTERFACE I F AUTO END CE BAUD RATE 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 BPS DATA BITS 7 8 bit PARITY NO PARITY EVEN ODD STOP BITS 1 2 bit HANDSHAKE HARDWARE X CODE ENQ ACK SOFTWARE N
31. R50 speed R100 speed conditions are given below 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s 20 to 100 in increments of 5 g 100 to 200 n increments of 10 g 0 1 to 0 5 in increments of 0 1 G Off 1 2 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 cm s Off 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 cm s Cutting conditions for the tangential cutter The tangential cutter is applicable to the head models excluding the P head Set values for the tangential cutter are given below The tangential cutter comes in two different types the low pressure cutter to be installed on head B and the high pressure cutter to be installed on head C Set values Speed Pressure Acceleration Start correction End correction Up angle Ring distance Press correction R5 speed R10 speed R15 speed 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s 300 to 1500 in increments of 100 g Low pressure cutter 1000 to 5000 in increments of 100 g High pressure cutter 0 1 to 0 5 in increments of 0 1 G 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm 0 to 180 in increments of 1 0 00 to 2 50 in increments of 0 05 mm 0 to 500 in increments of 100 g Off 0 5 mm s 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 cm s Off 0 5 mm s 0 1 0
32. Roland FLAT BED CUTTING PLOTTER CT 304 USER S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the CT 304 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 Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice 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 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 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 For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequenc
33. SPEED PRESSURE ACCELE lt CUTTER 2 gt 2 4 F OFFSET 0 50 mm gt 0 50 mm gt 30 gt E OFFSET UP ANGLE Select the head and the tool in the TOOL SELECT Select B for the head and cutter 2 for the tool Invoke the Ist page of the LOCAL MENU Select the CONDITION Select the CONDITION and the cutting conditions for the cutter 2 will appear on the screen Set the speed pressure and accelera tion to adequate values ss Input a speed abe Input a pressure ss Input an acceleration Hw Ifthe minus key of the respec 7 tive function keys is pressed a previous value is indicated on the display Invoke the 2nd page of the cutting con ditions screen for cutter 2 Set the START CORRECTION END CORRECTION and UP ANGLE to adequate values 9 Input a start correction lies Input an end correction S Input an up angle F Ifthe minus key of the respec tive function keys is pressed a previous value is indicated on the display 2 27 10 11 lt CUTTER 2 gt F OFFSET E OFFSET UP ANGLE lt CUTTER 2 gt RING DIS PRESS COR RESERVE lt CUTTER 2 gt RING DIS PRESS COR RESERVE lt CUTTER 2 gt R5 SPD R10 SPD R15 SPD lt CUTTER 2 gt PAGE 3 4 0 30 mm gt 0 g gt PAGE 4 4 Invoke the 3rd page of the CUTTING CONDITIONS screen for cutter 2 Set the RING DISTANCE and PRESS CORRECTION to adequ
34. ST PATTERN lt ADJ gt OFFSET CUTTER X CUTTER Y TEST PATTERN Carry out steps of procedure 11 and 12 in repetition Repeat these steps of procedure until a normal pattern is obtained Invoke the 3rd page of the ADJUST MENT menu Press the key several times to in voke the menu for the adjustment of the offset To check the amount of deviation se lect the TEST PATTERN Plot the pattern using the pen then cut the pattern with the tangential cutter Normal pattern Cc Pen Cutter Input a value for each item Input the amount of deviation in the X axis for the CUTTER X Input the amount of deviation in the Y axis for the CUTTER Y Carry out steps of procedure 15 and 16 in repetition Repeat these steps of procedure until a normal pattern is obtained Enter the adjustment value If the adjustment value is not entered press the key 3 16 IF THERE IS A SIGN OF FAILURE Corrective measures against troubles in the case where no error message is given on the LCD are described in this section Refer to the description given in Troubles for which error messages are given on the LCD in Chapter 3 for a trouble that is not covered in this section and accompanied by the indication of an error message on the LCD The device not at all actuates even when the power to the device is turned On Cause Corrective measure Reference page Is the
35. STOP BITS 1 gt PAGE F1 4 FR HANDSHAKE HARD gt lt INTERFACE gt 2 2 PARITY ODD gt STOP BITS 1 gt HANDSHAKE XCODE gt LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 1 19 Press the key until the LCD indicates page 2 of the INTERFACE Set the PARITY to one of the follow ing NO PARITY EVEN ODD Set the STOP BIT to one of the fol lowing 1 1 5 2 bit Set the HAND SHAKE to one of the following Hardware X code ENQ ACK soft ware 1 ENQ ACK and SOFTWARE can be selected when MGL IIC3 command has been selected through command setting for the operation mode To return to the previous page press the Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key Setting the commands to be used MODE SET gt COMMAND Specify commands that are used by CAD Commands that can be selected are MGL IIC3 and four different G codes command resolutions If the G command to G M _0 001 G M _1 0 G 1 _0 0001 or G 1 _1 0 code is selected four different kinds of G codes have to be specified Set values Command MGL IIC3 G M _0 001 G M _1 0 G D_0 0001 G 1 _1 0 G codes ASCII ISO EIA Auto 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU INTERFACE MODE SET F SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key s
36. TEST DUMP TEST SELF TEST Executing the data dump Prepare a pen and a paper of A3 size or larger paper If the size of paper is smaller than A3 or smaller the device will plot a pattern beyond the paper When this setting is selected the tool will be automatically changed to a pen Be sure to install a pen to the head A in prior 1 Select a pen for the tool using the tool selecting function Place a paper of A3 or larger paper in landscape orientation on the device Establish an origin at the left corner of the paper LOCAL Invoke the 3rd page of the LOCAL TOOL SELECT menu on the screen CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL Select the SELF TEST INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 5 5 lt SELF TEST gt PATTEN CUT 1 PATTEN CUT 2 DATA DUMP 7 END lt PATTN CUT 1 gt 1 1 END KEY to START CE KEY to CANCEL 8 lt DATA DUMP gt 1 1 A3 LOCAL CONFIR gt UPPER LEFT SET MARGIN 10 10 mm 9 lt DATA DUMP gt 1 1 A3 LOCAL CONFIR gt UPPER LEFT SET MARGIN 10 10 mm 10 5 6 Select the DATA DUMP Execute the DATA DUMP The tool travels to the upper left of the paper Check the position of the paper Check to be sure that the tip of the pen rests on the upper left of the paper If the tip of the pen is positioned any position other than the upper left of the paper align the upper left of the paper to the tip of the pen Execute the DATA DUMP
37. TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Select one of the following as a setting Z STROKE for the Z STROKE MULTI PASS RESERVE 7mm 4mm Enter the input values lt MODE SET gt aT Z STROKE Press the key to enter the MULTI PASS values If you do not enter the input RESERVE data press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST ATO SETTING THE UNIT TO BE USED FOR INDICATION MODE SET gt UNIT The unit to be used when indicating numerics on the LCD is specified Set values mm Numerics are indicated in millimeters inch Numerics are indicated in inches LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST lt MODE SET gt Z STROKE MULTI PASS RESERVE Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU Select the MODE SET Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 5 of the MODE SET Select one of the following as a setting lt MODE SET gt PEN ASIGN for the UNIT RESERVE ante UNIT BO END lt MODE SET gt PEN ASIGN RESERVE UNIT LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key 4 11 SETTING THE DUMMY CUT OPERATION OF THE SWIEVEL BLADE MODE SET gt DUMMY CUT In the case where the swievel cutter is selected for the tool a cutting operation
38. aninniani 1 15 How to reset the emergency stop 1 15 LOCAL REMOTE MODE aaaanavn sasrv sssnnnnnnnnnnnanono nsananannnnnunnnnnnnnnundamdnnsnanur 1 16 LOCAL mode and the indication on the LCD 2 aaaaaaiaaiaasasaassssssseasana 1 16 REMOTE mode and the indications on the LCD 2aaaaaaaaassaasasssasaaa 1 17 MATCHING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COMPUTER 22220020 000000 0000000000 00 1 18 Setting communication conditions INTERFACE 2222 aa aaa aa a 1 18 Setting the commands to be used MODE SET gt COMMAND 1 20 Rendering the set values on the personal computer effective MODE SET gt COMMAND SW 1 22 Setting the response value with respect to the valid area MODE SET gt OH UNIT J 1100 Gsslsts SA addline 1 23 Setting the command origin MODE SET gt ORIGIN uu uu u jWn a aoi pyyyuwW 1 24 Setting the resolution GDP MODE SET gt GDP 1 25 Setting for automatic head retract AUTO VIEW 2 22 aaa aa aaa aaa 1 26 1 1 INSTALLATION SITE Install the device at a place where the below stated installation area is provided Place nothing within an installation area If a thing is placed the risk of tripping over caution Will be caused Refer to APPENDIX G for the set up procedure Installation area H 33 g S 100 mm 100 mm a 39 37 3
39. appendix describes the replacement of blades menu structure and output smaples 1x FEATURES OF THE DEVICE The device is capable of cutting heavy weight materials and solid materials The device performs high pressure cutting to permit the maximum cutting weight of 5 0 kg It also permits the setting of heavy weight materials as heavy as 25 mm With its tangential control that demonstrates its capability particularly when cutting hard materials the device is able to cut as desired many different kinds of materials such as high intensity reflective vinyl sand blast rubber industrial rubber and corrugated board Applicable materials e Corrugated fiberboard E to A corrugation e Plastic corrugated fiberboard etc Industrial rubber Nitril rubber Thickness 0 5 to 7 0 mm Silicon rubber Thickness 0 5 to 7 0 mm Fluoro rubber Thickness 0 5 to 7 0 mm Urethane rubber Thickness 0 5 to 3 0 mm Cloth inserted rubber Thickness 0 5 to 5 0 mm Joint sheet Thickness 0 4 to 3 0 mm Teflon Thickness 1 0 to 3 0 mm Soft vinyl chloride Thickness 0 5 to 7 0 mm Rigid vinyl chloride Thickness 0 5 to 3 0 mm etc Upgraded reliability and consistent cutting quality With its four axis X Y Z O software servo control the device promises upgraded reliability With its high rigid stainless belt drive mechanism the device produces high precision beautiful cutting results whi
40. are drawn Set value for the PRESS Y in CUTTING CONDI TIONS specified using the cutting condition setting functions is too large The eccentric cutter is improperly installed Place the corrugated fiber board so that its flutes are oriented in Y axis Specify a smaller value for the PRESS Y in the CUTTING CONDITIONS using the cutting condition setting functions Corrective measure Securely tighten the screw in the holder See page 3 4 See page 2 23 Reference page See page 2 15 The speed is too low Increase the speed See page 2 22 The pressure is insufficient Increase the pressure See page 2 22 Corners are cut round The projecting amount of the blade tip is insufficient Increase the projecting amount of the blade tip See page 2 13 The offset value is too small 2 32 Increase the offset value See page 2 22 Checking the status of tools Check the relation between the tools th pen and the tangential cutter and the pen and the crease roller using the TEST CUT function For this purpose perform plotting first using the pen then execute the test cut function using the tangential cutter or the crease roller at the same position to check the relation between the tools The following describes how to correct problems on ten samples The number of items required to be adjusted differs with the samples Determine the i
41. at are set on the operation panel of the device are given priority while ignoring commands set on the CAD 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt 1 5 Press the key several times Z STROKE 7mm gt until the LCD indicates page 3 of the MULTI PASS gt RESERVE MODE SET 4 lt MODE SET gt 3 5 Set the COMMAND SW to one of ROTATE 90 gt the following COMMAND gt VALID INVALID CMD SW INVALID gt END 5 VEST 2e Enter the input values ROTATE 7 490 gt Press the key to enter the input COMMAND gt values CMD SW VALID gt If you do not enter the input data press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 1 22 Setting the response value with respect to the valid area MODE SET gt OH UNIT The response value that is to be transmitted to the CAD in response to a valid area coordinate output command for the device is selected between the following If the G code has been selected this function is rendered ineffective Set values INITIAL VALUE The value of the max valid cutting area of the device is transmitted to CAD SET VALUE The value set in the Setting the cutting area on the LOCAL MENU 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CO
42. ate value us Input a ring distance ee Input a press correction w Ifthe minus key of the respec tive function keys is pressed a previous value is indicated on the display Invoke the 4th page of the CUTTING CONDITIONS screen for cutter 2 Set the SPEED R10 SPEED and R15 SPEED eis Input an R5 speed we Input an R10 speed sites Input an R15 speed uw Ifthe minus key of the respec tive function keys is pressed a previous value is indicated on the display Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values R5 SPD R10 SPD R15 SPD 0 1mm s gt 0 2mm s gt 0 5 mm s gt If you do not enter the input data press the key LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT 2 28 CHECKING CUTTING CONDITIONS TEST CUT Whenever you have changed cutting conditions or the tool s to be used execute the test cut function to check the following items Refer to Checking the status of tools 1 Whether or not the cutting plotting conditions are proper Whether or not a work is properly cut or the finished plot has thin spots 2 Whether or not the tool is off center If the tool is off center inaccuracy in cutting will result 3 Whether or not the tools are matched to each other If the plot is cut with a tangential cutter check whether or not the cut pattern exactly matches the plot For the above stated case 1 re establish the cutting conditi
43. cstonttosvacsdoessctcneuoneotsuedtnhsgassetvesssusesessntevessenete 4 11 SETTING THE DUMMY CUT OPERATION OF THE SWIEVEL BLADE MODE SET gt DUMMY CUT ss 4 12 INTERFACE OF COMMUNICATION CONDITIONS INTERFACE 4 14 ALIGNMENT OF MECANICAL AXES TO RULED LINES PRINTED AXIS ALIGN Sn ne nette mer ara 4 16 dt ASSIGNMENT OF PEN NUMBERS MODE SET gt PEN ASIGN Pen numbers included in data are assigned to tools of the device As many as six pens can be assigned to the tools If G code is selected this function will be rendered ineffective Operating procedure is described in this section using the example given below Pen 1 Pen number in data to be plotted Pen Pen 2 Pen number in data to be cut Cutter 2 If the pen numbers are assigned as stated above data on pen 1 and pen 2 an be plotted and cut at a time 1 LOCAL Invoke the LOCAL menu on the TOOL SELECT Press the key several times CONDITION until the LCD indicates page 3 of the EL LOCAL MENU INTERFACE MODE SET F2 SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key several times Z STROKE until the LCD indicates page 5 of the Bey MODE SET 4 lt MODE SET gt Select the PEN ASSIGN PEN ASIGN RESERVE UNIT 5 lt PEN ASIGN gt 1 6 Change the head from B to A PEN 1 B A HEAD B gt TOOL CUTTER 1 gt 6 lt PEN ASIGN gt Set the tool to PEN PEN 1 Pen Swievel blade HEAD TOOL F3 S DE 10 lt PEN ASIGN gt PEN
44. diatement l appareil hors High humidity or water will give tension et d brancher la fiche de la rise to fire electric shocks or prise secteur V rifier tout d abord breakdown of the device que l appareil ne d gage plus de fum e et contacter son distributeur Eviter de faire fonctionner 3 1 l appareil dans un environnement pour faire r parer l appareil Ne ie cate j i humide Ne pas asperger d eau sur jamais r parer l appareil soi l ext rieur de l appareil Une forte m me car cela serait extr mement humidit ou le contact d eau dangereux provoquera un feu des chocs lectriques ou une panne de l appareil lll AN WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Power supply and voltage Alimentation lectrique et tension Handling of tools Manipulation des outils Be sure to use the device with Store cutter holders or blades in a the power supply specifications indicated Be sure to connect the plug of the power cable to a grounded place that is out of the reach of children Never place cutter holders or blades in the tray on the operation panel receptacle Ranger les supports de couteau ou If not fire or electric shocks can Paia les lames dans un endroit situ hors result de port e des enfants Ne jamais Bien alimenter l appareil sur une mettre les supports de couteau ni source d alimentation aux les lames dans le plateau du sp cifications indiqu es Bien brancher la fiche du c b
45. djust the eccentricity of the tools 2 Adjustment of the O angle to adjust the rotating angle of the roller 3 Adjustment of the offset to eliminate the deviation between the roller and the pen Adjustment of the eccentricity The tool may be off center when it is replaced The following indicates an example of the tool that is off center and how to adjust it Two different patterns are used for adjustment Pattern A is used for the adjustment of creasing Pattern B is used for the adjustment of plotting and creasing Sizes of the patterns and the cutting order are shown below For pattern A the marking roller being different from the tangential cutter goes beyond the cutting area even it is not off center Pattern A Pattern B 2mm Point from which creasing starts Direction of creasing Cc Pen How to adjust Pattern A has to be adjusted to correct the problem where the blade tip is out of the center of the roller holder Pattern A Sample pattern How to adjust Input a negative value as A that Input a positive value as A that corresponds to the length of the line corresponds to the length to be which goes beyond the vertical line plotted to reach the vertical line 3 10 In pattern B the tool is installed with tilted Pattern B has to be adjusted so that horizontal lines and vertical lines are arranged in a straight line respectively alon
46. e COMMAND SW is set to invalid in the OPERATION mode Tools that can be separetely set for each head are as follows A B Pen Cutters 1 to 2 Rollers 1 to 4 Cutters 1 to 2 Model name Swievel blade R cutters 1 to 2 The following describes how to set the head from pen A to cutter B and the tool to cutter 2 1 LOCAL Press the key several times un TOOL SELECT til the LCD indicates page 3 of the LO CONDITION TEST CUT CAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the TOOL SELECT TOOL SELECT Ft CONDITION TEST CUT 3 lt TOOL SELECT gt 1 1 Select the head to be used in the op HEAD A gt F1 eration TOOL PEN gt Every time the F1 key is pressed the selected head will change A B C Heads that can be selected differ with the head models 2 20 lt TOOL SELECT gt 1 1 HEAD B gt TOOL CUTTER 1 gt lt TOOL SELECT gt 1 1 HEAD B gt TOOL CUTTER 2 gt LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT 2 21 Select the tool to be used Cutter 1 Cutter 2 Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key SETTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION Cutting conditions are set for the tool that has been selected in the TOOL SELECT Setting items Cutting condition setting items differ with the tools Setting item Speed Description The speed at which the tool moves Ta
47. e direction of rotation is set to 90 In the case where the direction of rotation is set to 90 In the case where the command origin is set to the lower left corner 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION LOCAL MENU TEST CUT i 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key several times F eee until the LCD indicates page 3 of the RESERVE MODE SET 4 lt MODE SET gt 3 5 Select one of the following as a setting ROTATE 90 gt F1 for the ROTATE COMMAND gt ne CMD SW INVALID gt 1 5 Enter the input values lt MODE SET gt 3 5 ROTATE 90 gt gt INVALID gt COMMAND CMD SW s Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key SETTING THE CUTTER STROKE MODE SET gt Z STROKE For data on a pattern that needs frequent lifting lowering of the tangential cutter and the creasing roller the lifting amount of the tool should be shortened This will reduce the total period of time required for cutting Set values 7 mm The tool goes up 7 mm above the surface of a work 4mm The tool goes up 4 mm above the surface of a work 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION LOCAL MENU TEST CUT 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET SELF
48. e entered Cutting conditions such as pressure speed start end point correction circle 8 correction and offset can be entered separately for two or more tools X1 xii CHAPTER 1 SET UP This chapter describes the procedure to be taken after the unpacking to specify func tions that are required for the connection of this device to your computer INSTALLATION SITEiazssosniossnsoiohsusrinanilnusniiskums inkveini bkunnni ar 1 2 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES sessenenesenenenseenee 1 2 EFFECTIVE CUTTING AREA smseenennnenennnenenense 1 3 CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION sssmssnnnnnnnnnnsse 1 4 Main nit ernennen ba ceessneleacehbsedeet slataadsdanacceestecothagsscebansatetoess EDENES 1 4 Head EEE EE EE R ose E E A cates E daa 1 6 Op ration panels renien ei n a p a a a 1 8 CONNECTING THE CABLEBS a a vvvvesavasess ssnsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnu m an m md 1 10 Connecting the signal wire cable for the blower 2aaaiiaaiasssssssssssasaai 1 10 Connecting the interface Cable 2aiaaaaaaasaasiasanssassnssassnsanssansansnsnsansaniannani 1 11 Connecting the power cable ss 1 12 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF seeeenennenennnenennse 1 13 Turning the power on ss 1 13 Turning the poWer Offert tarte tu ccseduboca tnt yonder sends 1 14 EMERGENCY STOP nuvu11W usnaavv vnv vsesescssornsnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnn mnm 1 15 How to stop the device in an emergency iaaiaaaaaiaaaaaiasaassasanssnnsns
49. e information utile qui facilitera l utilisation de l appareil AN WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Do not disassemble or remodel the device Abnormal event occurs Ne pas d monter ni modifier l appareil S il se produit une anomalie Never disassemble or remodel the If the device is used under an main unit of the plotter and the abnormal condition where the blower unit Disassembling re device produces smoke or un modeling any of them will result in pleasant smell fire or electric electric shocks or breakdown of the shocks can result Be sure to turn device off the power switch immediately Ne jamais d monter ni modifier and detach the plug from the l l ment principal de la table receptacle Check first to be sure tracante ni la soufflerie Le that the device no longer produces d montage modification de ces smoke and contact a distributor in l ments provoquera des chocs your district for repair Never repair lectriques ou une panne de your device by yourself since it is l appareil very dangerous for you to do so Si l appareil fonctionne dans des gas A conditions anormales telles que Do not use the device in damp places 4 l il d de l 2 Ne pas utiliser l appareil dans un endroit humide Re GSE OE Me des odeurs d sagr ables cela Avoid damp environments when risque de provoquer un feu ou des NJ putting the device into service Do chocs lectriques Mettre not splash water onto the device imm
50. e tip with a pair of twee zers supplied with the device as an ac cessory Insert the blade tip into the holder while carefully checking the orientation of the blade tip Insert the blade tip as illustrated in the sketch on the left Tighten the cutter stopper Turn the cutter stopper clockwise to tighten it Adjsut the projecting amount of the blade tip Refer to the explanation given in the Adjusting the blade A 3 B LOCAL MENU STRUCTURE 1 4 3 4 TOOL SELECT HEAD TOOL PEN SWIEVEL HEAD TOOL CUTTER 1 8 CUTTER 2 HEAD TOOL ROLLER 1 ROLLER 2 ROLLER 3 ROLLER 4 R CUTTER 1 R CUTTER 2 CONDITION TOOL SPEED 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 cm s SWIEVEL PRESSURE 20 200 g ACCELE ACCELERATION 0 1 0 5 G 0 CUTTER 1 2 R5 SPEED OFF 1 2 cm s R10 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 cm s O CUTTER 1 4 R15 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 cm s R20 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 R CUTTER 1 2 15 cm s R30 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 TEST CUT END CE 20 cm s R40 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 cm s DATA CLEAR END CE R50 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 cm s SINGLE COPY END CE R100 SPEED OFF 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 cm s VIEW LOWER RIGHT LOWER LEFT S
51. ecified on this panel Blower unit This allows a work to be pneumatically picked on the cut panel Cut panel A board to which a work is attached Air suction small holes are arranged regularly on it Origin marker label Indicates the maximum effective cutting area a Right hand side face of the electrical box Power connector To be connected to the power cable of the plotter Main power switch Used to turn on off the main power of this device Normally set it to the on state Set it to the off state when conducting maintenance works Option RS 232C interface To be connected to a personal computer using an interface cable IC card slot To be used when conducting maintenance works Signal wire connector for blower To be connected to the blower unit using a signal wire Optional connector An optional device is connected to this connector Right hand side face of the blower unit 1 Power switch Used to turn on off the power to the blower unit Normally it is set to the on position Turn it off when conducting maintenance works 2 Power connector The power cable for the blower is connected to this connector 3 Signal wire connector To be connected using a signal wire to the signal wire connector for the blower on the electrical box 1 5 Head Front face Head securing screw Function Used to fix the head on t
52. edure given below Pattern A has to be adjusted to correct the problem where the blade tip is out of the center of the cutter holder Sample pattern Pattern A How to adjust Input a negative value as A that corresponds to the length of the line which goes beyond the vertical line Input a positive value as A that corresponds to the length to be plotted to reach the vertical line In pattern B the tool is installed with tilted Pattern B has to be adjusted so that horizontal lines and vertical lines are arranged in a straight line respectively along X and Y axes Sample pattern Pattern B How to adjust Input a positive value as B that corresponds to a half of the distance between the two lines 3 7 Input a negative value as B that corresponds to a half of the distance between the two lines Adjustment of the 6 angle The rotating angle of the tangential cutter is adjusted Eliminate the difference in rotating angle between the plotted pattern and the cut pattern Two different patterns are used for adjustment They are different only in size The illustration below indicates the size of the patterns and the cutting order Dimensions shown in parentheses are the dimensions of pattern No 2 Pattern 1 Pattern 2 30 200 mm 30 200 mm 1 Point from which cutting starts h gt Direction of cutting 2 2 mm C
53. erences A 10 Specifications for interface specifications Basic specifications Item Specifications Signal level standard Conforms to EIA RS232C Synchronous system Asynchronous system Communication system Full duplex Logical requirements EIA RS 232C CCITT V 24 JIS x 5101 Electric properties EIA RS 232C CCITT V 24 JIS x 5101 Connector D SUB25 pin female conforming to JIS X 5101 Transmission speed bps 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Start bit length 1 Stop bit length 1 1 5 2 Parity bit No parity even number odd number Hand shake Hard X code Configuration of the connector and signal table 13 1 0 000000 000 00 Abbreviation 25 PPT Oe ee eet Name of signal Protective ground Source of transmission Transmitted data This device Received data Computer Request for transmission This device Transmission possible Computer Data set ready Computer Signal ground Data terminal ready A 11 This device E MAINTENANCE To use the device comfortably for an extended period of time it is recommended to perform peri odical cleaning Use neither detergent containing abrasives nor thinner Such materials can deform the cover and the cutting panel Cutting panel surface If any of the suction holes on the cutting panel is clogged be
54. everal times Z STROKE until the LCD indicates page 3 of the MULTI PASS RESERVE MODE SET 4 MODE SET gt 3 5 Select the COMMAND ROTATE 90 gt COMMAND gt FR CMD SW INVALID gt 5 lt COMMAND gt 1 1 Set the COMMAND to one of the fol MGL IIC3 gt lowing MGL IIC3 G M _0 001 G M 1 0 G D_0 0001 G D_1 0 If the G code resolution is specified G code command systems will appear on the screen 1 20 lt COMMAND gt 1 1 Set a G code command system from G M _ 0 001 gt the following G CODE ASCIl gt FR ASCII ISO EIA AUTO END lt COMMAND gt 1 1 Enter the input values G M _ 0 001 gt Press the key to enter the input values G CODE If you do not enter the input data press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 1 21 Rendering the set values on the personal computer effective MODE SET gt COMMAND SW The set values commands that are rendered effective are specified either those set on the operation panel or those set on the CAD If the G code has been selected this function is rendered ineffective Set values VALID If items that are set on the operation panel of this device can also be set on the CAD the latest command specified is given priority If the device receives data set on the CAD after the data have been set on the operation panel the data received will be given priority INVALID Commands th
55. f the pattern To perform this test coated board of which size is equal to or more than A4 size is required Sample E CORRUGATED This self test is executed when creating a paper ware sample with E corrugated fiberboard approximately 2 mm thick Firstly the device conducts creasing then cuts the coated board along the outer shape of the pattern To perform this test coated board of which size is equal to or more than A3 size is required Sample B CORRUGATED This self test is executed when creating a paper ware sample with B corrugated fiberboard approximately 3 mm thick Firstly the device conducts creasing then cuts the coated board along the outer shape of the pattern To perform this test coated board of which size is equal to or more than A2 size is required R 3 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 3 mm R 5 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 5 mm R 10 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 10 mm R 20 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 20 mm R 50 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 50 mm R 100 The device cuts a circle of which radius is 100 mm PARAMETER DUMP The device plots a pattern according to the cutting conditions independently established on it 5 2 Cutting quality Sample Circle cutting R The following describes how to execute the self test functions When executing the cutting q
56. for the Adjsut the offset adjustment of the offset Execute the offset adjusting procedure Adjsut the offset 3 5 General explanation of the adjustment of tools Tools are adjusted with respect to the below stated three items 1 Adjustment of the cutter to adjust the low pressure tangential cutter 2 Adjustment of the roller to adjust the rollers and adjustment of the cutter for the high pressure tangential cutter 3 Adjustment of the circle 6 to adjust the tangential cutter to a plotted circle Adjustment of the cutter The cutter is adjusted in three different ways as described below 1 Adjustment of the eccentricity to adjust the eccentricity of the blade tip and tools 2 Adjustment of O angle to adjust the rotating angle of the cutter 3 Adjustment of the offset to eliminate the deviation between the tangential cutter and the pen Adjustment of the eccentricity The blade tip or a tool may be off center when it is replaced The following indicates an example of the blade tip or tool that is off center and how to adjust it Two different patterns for adjustment are simultaneously cut Sizes of the patterns and the cutting order are shown below Pattern A Pattern B 3 _ 2 3 4 40 gt lt 02 1 20 mm 3 mm Point from which cutting starts Direction of cutting 20 mm 3 6 How to adjust Follow the adjusting proc
57. g X and Y axes Pattern B Sample pattern How to adjust Input a positive value as B that Input a negative value as B that corresponds to a half of the distance corresponds to a half of the distance between the two lines between the two lines Adjustment of the 6 angle The rotating angle of the roller is adjusted Eliminate the difference in rotating angle between the plotted pattern and the creased pattern One pattern is used for adjustment The illustration below gives the size of the pattern and the cutting order Pattern 1 200 mm 200 mm O Point from which marking starts Direction of marking Cc Pen 3 11 How to adjust Follow the adjusting procedure given below Sample pattern How to adjust If the cut pattern rotates clockwise If the cut pattern rotates counter as compared with the plotted clockwise as compared with the pattern decrease the 6 value for the plotted pattern increase the 6 value roller for the roller Adjustment of the offset Offset amount of the marked pattern as from the plotted pattern is adjusted in terms of the X and Y axes One pattern is used for adjustment The illustration below indicates the size of the pattern and the cutting order 30 mm O Point from which marking starts i Direction of marking Pen 30 mm 3 12 How t
58. he END KEY to START ce E key The step of procedure 2 will CE KEY to CANCEL be restored on the screen LOCAL DATA CLEAR COPY VIEW 2 42 CHAPTER 3 WHEN ABNORMAL CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED This chapter describes how to correct troubles in the event that desired cutting results are not obtained or a failure has occurred IF ANY OF THE BELOW STATED PHENOMENA TAKES PLACE E E A 3 2 Cutting depth is insufficient CONDITION PRESS CORRECT 3 2 The work remains uncut at the cutting start and end CONDITION gt START END CORRECT aiiaaaaiaaaaaaaaaasaassasansaaaaaa 3 2 TOOL ADJUST gt CIRCLE 0 CORRECT i2aaaaiaaaaaaaaaaaaassasansaanaan 3 3 Corrugated fiberboard is cut out at flutes though creasing is performed CONDITION gt PRESS Y eriein ee ei t i aest 3 4 TOOLS ARE NOT ALIGNED TO EACH OTHER TOO SELECT 3 5 Flowchart of checking and adjusting procedures 3 5 General explanation of the adjustment of tools aaaaaassasaass ssasssssasana 3 6 Adjustment of the Cutter rss raaa aa aa 3 6 Adjustment of the roller 3 10 How to adjust the tools sense a al 3 14 IF THERE IS A SIGN OF FAILURE ssennensnes 3 17 The device not at all actuates even when the power to the device 1SAummed Ons cscs cherie lien mr adikku 3 17 The device fails to actuate even when data is transmitted from CAD 3 17 Error ari
59. he paper to start plotting the parameters ye e To abort press the key to AE temporarily interrupt the opera tion then execute the data clear function APPENDIX This appendix describes the replacement of blades menu structure and the patterns A REPLACING THE BLADE TIPS seems A 2 Tangential cutter blade ss A 2 B LOCAL MENU STRUCTURE occccisscsacscceuosacessbasesestedsensbsetssacvossasunoepesses A 4 C OUTPUT SAMPLES ugn lasnnnskrnnui A 6 Cuttings quality s Sosiala EME tel a tnd ein A 6 Cutting quality 2e irede stacker cached sarees Aaasbur ta Re dale em ogee es A 6 AS CH dump Stranen ee a r a en ote A 7 Sample coated asasi vv nt Men vla een la al A 7 Sample E corrugated Ju neret enoei iieiea iee e nette nee A 8 Sample B corr gated sirere eain ioien aaia a an a E Ra A 8 Circle cutting R 3 5 10 20 50 100 aiaaiaaiaaaaaaasaanaasannnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnninnnini A 9 Parameter dump Bliss sde annee nn Tin ne it A 9 D SPECIFICATIONS scene nent saka aaan ani nandundkantnnnini A 10 BASIC specications it mien et ru ra Abel a e EE E anak A 10 Specifications for interface specifications A 11 E MAINTENANCE sistiiannnosinnnis ennsatsnulsriniavnnnissk ukanurn A 12 C tunepa el surracesis eff ER fi Ptit aa ilia L A 12 COVER Re RM CN ee J rolls Mee en mens te A 12 F OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES u anaaaaesssv s savansnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnndncnnnan unnar A 13 A
60. he Y bar Loosen it when adjusting the height of the head or removing the head Head C A creasing roller or a high pressure cutter is attached to the head C A high pressure cutter is attached to the head C A pen or swievel cutter optional is attached to the head A A low pressure cutter is attached to the head B 1 6 Left hand side face 1 Height adjusting knob Used to adjust the height of the head 2 Height adjusting bar Used to adjust the height of the head in accordance with the thickness of a work to be used 1 7 Operation panel ORIGIN REMOTE LOCAL C POWER O vacuum 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 8 POWER ON switch Representation Function Used to turn ON the power to the device POWER lamp Lights up in green when the power to the device is turned on LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOD indicates states of the device and specified menus on its 16 column and 4 line cells In the case where an indication on LCD is referred to in the text it is shown with bracketed as Tool select PAGE key Used to advance or return the page on the LCD CE key Used to cancel the performance data clear copy etc or return to the previous hierarchy without entering an input value Used to scroll the head in the direction of the arrow while local menus see pages 1 4 to
61. he head A Reference page Is the plotting speed too high Decrease the plotting speed Is the plotting pressure insufficient Increase the plotting pressure Has the pen run out of ink Replace the pen with a new one 3 18 TROUBLES FOR WHICH ERROR MESSAGES ARE GIVEN ON THE LCD If something is wrong with the device a corresponding error message is given on the LCD Causes of and corrective measures against such errors are described below Errors that can be corrected by users The table below gives the errors that can be corrected by users Error message ERROR 10 COMMAND ERROR 11 PARAMETER ERROR 12 DEVICE Communication conditions on the device are different from those on the computer Corrective measure Adjust the communication conditions on the device to those on the computer ERROR 13 POLYGON Polygon buffer has overflown Divide first the polygon data then transmit the divided polygon data ERROR 20 I O Communication conditions on the device are different from those on the computer Adjust the communication conditions on the device to those on the computer Power to the computer and that to the device are turned on in the wrong order Turn on the power to the computer first then turn on the power to the device ERROR 27 BUFFER OVER An abnormal condition has arisen in the serial interface Adjust the communication conditi
62. he tip of blade 3 Turn the dial to adjust the tip of blade after loosening the dial stopper 4 Tighten up the dial stopper to set the tip of blade 5 Remove the cutter by loosening the screw in the protrusion adjuster A 15 Adjustment of Eccentricity of the Creasing Roller Adjust the eccentricity of the creasing roller Execute a pattern with ECCENTRIC tool adjustment A normal pattern and patterns when eccentric are shown below Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1 Normal pattern Eccentric to the right of the direction of advance r Eccentric to the left of the direction of advance Adjustment Method 1 Use a hexagonal wrench 1 5 mm to loosen the stopper screws 2 Usea Phillips screwdriver to rotate the shaft The roller moves 0 5 mm per rotation If the pattern is like that in example 2 rotate the shaft clockwise Tf the pattern is like that in example 3 rotate the shaft counterclockwise 3 Tighten the stopper screws to secure the shaft in place 4 Execute the pattern again and repeat steps 1 through 3 until the pattern shown in example 1 is obtained A 16 How to installing the Hanger Assy ROPT C0120 CREATED ITEMS PART NAME Q ty Roll Shaft Roll Guide Hanger F Hanger R Wrench nIRIO ID nm NO 17 Installing the filter unit ROPT C01
63. ir filter periodically once a week to avoid filter clogging ba Nipple N N Air filter Elbow A 19 G SET UP PROCEDURE Tools to be used e Cutter Level vial e Phillips screwdriver e Hexagonal wrench 5 mm Setting up the legs and the main unit 1 Place the main unit on a table as illustrated below This will facilitate the installation of the legs Use a table that has a strength 100 kg to sufficiently withstand the weight of the de vice 2 Temporarily join the legs and leg beams with four bolts M6x20 3 Attach the legs and leg beams that have been temporarily joined to the main unit with eight bolts M6x60 4 Securely tighten the bolts M6x20 that are used to join the legs and the leg beams 5 Block the bolt slots with rubber caps 6 Adjust the adjuster feet using a level vial so as to level the main unit 7 Remove jigs that are used to secure the Y bar and head Rear cover Corner cover Front cover M6x20 o Rubber cap Leg beam T q Leg A 20 Connecting the blower and the main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Attach the hose in position Attach the control cable in position Turn on the main power switch of the blower unit Connect the power cable for the blower to the blower unit Connect the power cable for the main unit to the main unit Press the power switch of the main unit POWER ON switch to ene
64. is performed outside the effective cutting area so as to orient the blade tip of the swievel cutter to the advancing direction Set values on Dummy cut is not performed off Dummy cut is executed The illustration below gives the position at which dummy cut is performed and the size of dummy cut pattern A Maximum effective Y axis cutting area Y X axis n __ 5 mm O Point from which cutting starts Direction of cutting 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key several times Z STROKE until the LCD indicates page 2 of the MULTI PASS RESERVE MODE SET 4 12 lt MODE SET gt AUTO VIEW DUMMY CUT ONE STROKE lt MODE SET gt AUTO VIEW DUMMY CUT ONE STROKE LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST Select one of the following as a setting for the DUMMY CUT F2 off on END Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key Am INTERFACE OF COMMUNICATION CONDITIONS INTEFACE The device receives data from the computer automatically acknowledges communication condi tions and establishes them At this time the device is not capable of conducting cutting plotting Some data may not permit
65. just ing functions Sample E The tangential cutter shifts to the right from the correct position in terms of the advancing direction Corrective measure Adjust the pattern A for the adjustment of the eccentricity using the tool adjust ing functions 2934 Sample F The cutter rotates clockwise or counterclockwise and the point from which the cutter starts is this side or far side of the predetermined start position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples B and C Sample G The pattern is finished with rotated clockwise or counterclockwise and the tangential cutter shifts to the right or left from the correct position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples B and E Sample H The point from which the cutter starts is this side or far side of the predetermined start position and the tangential cutter shifts to the right or left from the correct position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples C and E 2 35 Sample I The point at which the cutter finishes cutting goes beyond or does not reach the predetermined end position and the tangential cutter shifts to the right or left from the correct position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples D and E Sample J The cutter rotates clockwise or counterclockwise the point at which the cut
66. l gt ORIGIN CENTER gt GDP 0 010 mm gt LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST lected item alternately 0 025mm 0 010mm Enter the input values Press the key to enter the input values If you do not enter the input data press the key 1 25 Setting for automatic head retract AUTO VIEW A period of time required to cause the head to start to travel toits retracted position after the completion of cutting plotting Set values OFF Automatic head retract is not performed ls When one second has passed after the completion of cutting plotting the head starts to travel to the retracted position 3s _ When three seconds has passed after the completion of cutting plotting the head starts to travel to the retracted position 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET 20 SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key until the LCD in Z STROKE dicates page 2 of the MODE SET MULTI PASS RESERVE 4 lt MODE SET gt Set the AUTO VIEW to one of the AUTO VIEW following DUMMY CUT ONE STROKE OFF 1s 3s 1 26 lt MODE SET gt AUTO VIEW DUMMY CUT ONE STROKE LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST END Enter the input values 1 27 Press the key to enter the input values If you do not e
67. le d alimentation dans une prise avec Preventive measure against dust mise la terre panneau de commande Mesure pr ventive contre la poussi re Sinon il y a risque de feu ou de choc A When handling any dust producing substance that will jeopardize the Handling of the cable health of personnel wear a mask or R the like to prevent dust Manipulation du c ble Lors de la manipulation d une 2 ox Take care not to damage break or substance d gageant une poussi re work on the power cable or com qui pr sente un danger pour la munication cable If a heavy matter sant des personnes porter un 1s placed on the power cable heated masque par exemple pour se or drawn the power cable can break prot ger contre la poussi re to cause fire or electric shocks Faire attention de ne pas Leave maintenance to a serviceman endommager rompre ni maltraiter Confier tout entretien un personnel qualifi mah A le c ble d alimentation ni le c ble x I eav maintehance work TRE de communication Si l on pose un objet lourd sur le c ble d alimentation qu on le chauffe ou qu on tire dessus le c ble d alimentation risque de se rompre et de provoquer un feu ou des chocs lectriques iym viceman whenever the device has broken Never conduct maintenance works by yourself since the works are always accompanied by possible risks of electric shocks etc Chaque fois q
68. le preventing overshoot and warp Furthermore eccentricity of the cutter holder can be adjusted through software by the eccentricity correcting function achieving cutting results with upgraded accuracy The device incorporates a mechanism that securely supports works Air suction work clamping system has been introduced to the table unit on which works are se cured This allows works to be clamped without fail and to be easily placed removed on from the device Furthermore the table is equipped with a plate surface that protects the cutter blade at the time of performing die cut In addition a roll hanger and an automatic roller feeding winding device are optionally available With these options the device allows rolled materials to be set With its most advanced functions high quality finish is promised Start end point correction In the case of processing heavy weight works works can be easily cut out by correcting the start and end positions for cutting Pressure correction In the case of cutting heavy weight works works can be fully cut with no portion remained uncut by correcting the pressure employed to lower the tool Circle 6 correction When cutting out a circle the start and points of cutting sometimes fail to align in accordance with thickness and hardness of the work used However an almost regular circle can be cut out by correcting the amount of such a departure Cutting conditions for two or more tools can b
69. lowing three different kinds of indications are given on the LCD LOCAL menu Function name selecting screen This screen appears when the power to the device is turned on The main menu consists of four pages Indicates that the device is LOCAL Indicates the page number under the LOCAL mode TOOL SELECT of the main menu Indicates the name of function 4 CONDITION Indicates the function keys to be TEST CUT used to select the function Sub menu 1 Set value inputting screen This screen appears after a function has been selected on the main menu using the corresponding function key A set value can be input on this screen using function keys The asterisk mark given on the left of the set value indicates that the value is currently valid Indicates the name of lt INTERFACE gt Indicates the page number function that has been I F AUTO of the sub menu selected BAUD RATE Indicates the function keys to be DATA BITS used to select the function Sub menu 2 Function executing screen A function is executed on this screen Functions that can be executed include test cut data clear and automatic judgment of communication conditions Indicates the name of lt TEST CUT gt 1 1 function that has been END KEY to START Indicates the execution key selected CE KEY to CANCEL Indicates the cancel key 1 16 REMOTE mode and the indications on the LCD Under the REMOTE mode cutting or plo
70. ls are shown in the tables below Pen Checkpoint Lines fail to meet at point A Point A Point C Point D Pen not securely installed o 30 Point B Point D Corrective measure Securely tighten the screw in the holder Reference page See page 2 15 Dots or thin spots are made Tangential cutter Checkpoint Lines fail to meet at point A Ink has run out Replace the pen with a new one See page 2 15 The pressure is insufficient Increase the speed See page 2 22 The speed is so high that the pen rises above the work Set value for the END CORRECTION is too small Decrease the speed Corrective measure Set a larger value for the END CORRECTION See page 2 22 Reference page See page 2 23 The cutter is off center Conduct the adjustment of the eccentricity that is one of the tool adjusting functions See page 3 6 Line at point A is out of position The tangential cutter is defective in terms of 6 angle Carry out the adjustment of the O angle that is one of the tool adjusting functions A part of the work remains uncut See page 3 8 The work remains uncut The pressure is insufficient Increase the pressure See page 2 22 A corner of the work remains uncut Set value for the START CORRECTION and that for the END CORRECTION are too small 2 31 Set a larger
71. ngential cutter Crease roller Swievel blade Pressure A pressure that is applied by the tool to a work Accele The max acceleration specified for the tool Change the acceleration in accordance with the types of tools and works to be used as well as data sizes Offset Offset amount of the blade tip of the swievel blade is specified Change the offset in accordance with the work thickness and wear of the blade tip Front offset The amount of correction of the position from which cutting starts when the tool comes down For heavy weight materials the amount of correction should be increased This will cause the cutter to start cutting from this side of the predetermined start position thereby allowing easy cut out of the work Adjust the start position while checking the finished state of products v L wer RE cutting depth cutting depth Increase the Se Decrease the Cutting start position in terms of data End offset The amount of correction of the position at which cutting ends when the tool goes up For heavy weight materials the amount of correction should be increased This will cause the cutter to finish cutting at a position that goes beyond the predetermined cutting end position thereby allowing easy cut out of the work Adjust the start position while checking the finished state of products t Z CoA Decrease the Increase the cutting depth cutting depth
72. nter the input data press the key 1 28 CHAPTER 2 BASIC OPERATION In Chapter 2 normal operation of the device such as the attaching of tools or works BASIC OPERATION ON THE LOCAL MENU sense 2 2 LOCAL Menu ichcssea Baie alia ea GR NN es 2 2 MODE SET MENU ssl tatin initie 2 3 Basic operation on the LOCAL menu 2 4 BASIC OPERATION FLOW CHART ssssssenennnsnsss 2 6 MOVING THE HEAD aaananavnvsv savavansnsnnnnnnunnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannnnnanannnnnnnnanan nni 2 7 Moving the head by VIEW function 25 Moving the head by the jog keys 2 9 FIXING A WORK unsiastsinssnnnissonnonlnioua tist kaktata kalan atan vos ess tss ooieoe 2 10 Fixing a work that is comparatively light in weight 2 10 Fixing heavy weight packing etc 2 11 ADJUSTING THE BLADE aaaan vav sess rsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnannnnnnnnannnnnannunnnnnan unan 2 12 Tangential cuttet ssp E EE Dk kad 2 12 Swievel blade nissan sine en eee 2 13 ATTACHING TOOLS sas nasssssim laka kannan kalan naa naan ada 2 14 Attaching the pen and the swievel blade 2 15 Attaching the tangential cutter 2 16 Installing the crease roller 2 17 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HEAD nes 2 18 SELECTING A TOOL TOOL SELECT sense 2 20 SETTING CUTTING CONDITIONS CONDITION ss 2 22 Setting MOS vissan ttes RE ME TR nie alate sds 2 22 Set values scission sees a A MINI ended
73. o adjust Follow the adjusting procedure given below Sample pattern O How to adjust Sample pattern If the roller deviates to the right increase the X value for the roller U If the roller deviates to the left decrease the X value for the roller How to adjust If the roller deviates upward increase the Y value for the roller 3 13 If the roller deviates downward decrease the Y value for the roller How to adjust the tools TOOL SELECT consists of two categories 1 e the adjustment of the cutter the adjustment of the roller and circle 6 adjust The tool adjusting procedure is described below taking the adjustment of the cutter 1 as an ex ample 1 Attach a pen and a tangential cutter to the head 2 CUTTER 1 1 4 The tool of the cutter 1 is chosen SPEED 40 cm s gt PRESSURE 400 g gt ACCELE 3 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 4 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU CUT AREA AXIS ALIGN TOOL ADJUST F3 4 5 lt TOOL ADJUST gt 1 1 Select the CUTTER ADJUST B CUTTER ADJUST gt O C ROLLER ADJUST gt CIRCLE 6 CORP gt 6 lt ADJ gt SWIEVEL 1 3 To check for the eccentricity of the A LNG kK kK gt cutter select the TEST PATTERN B FAR to cut patterns A and B TEST PATTERN gt N
74. on the operation panel Repeatability 0 1 mm Range accuracy Whichever the larger one either 0 1 mm or 0 1 of the traveling distance Origin reproducibility 0 1 mm Pen Ceramic pen oil ball point pen and water ball point pen Cutter Tangential cutter swievel blade and creasing roller Pen pen swievel blade 200 g 20 sec Specifi cations Low pressure tangential Max pressure cutter number of 1500 g 8 sec for head High pressure responses tangential cutter 5000 g 8 sec Crease roller 5000 g 8 sec Height adjusting range 0 to 25 mm 0 to 1 Max thickness and weight of work that can be placed on the device 25 mm 1 5 0 kg 11 Ib Work securing method Vacuum suction by blower Receiving buffer capacity 1MB Command MGL IIc Interface RS 232C Width 1757 mm 67 2 Outside Depth dimen ep 1595 mm 62 8 sions Height 1075 mm 42 3 Weight main unit 140 kg 308 1b Operating environment 5 to 40 C 35 to 75 Rh With no dew condensation Power supply capacity AC 120V 60Hz only 220V 240V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Main unit 300 VA Blower 500 VA Package Size 1930 W mm x 1750 D mm x 900 H mm 76 W x 68 9 D x 35 4 H Package Weight 280 kg 617 2 Ib Power supply is fixed in the factory according to regional diff
75. ons For the above stated cases 2 or 3 correct the trouble through the adjustment of the tools The pattern for the test cut and the cutting plotting order is as follows f O Start point Direction of cutting 1 Select a tool to be used for test cut us ing the TOOL SELECT function Call up the first page of the LOCAL menu to the screen REMOTE LOCAL 2 LOCAL Invoke the LOCAL menu on the TOOL SELECT screen CONDITION If the device is in the REMOTE mode TEST CUT press the key to select the LO CAL mode Move the head to a position where test cut is to be performed Press the jog keys to move the head 2 29 END Exit from the MOVE mode Press the key or key to exit from the MOVE mode The LOCAL MENU will appear on the screen If the 1st page of the LOCAL MENU does not appear press the LOCAL key to invoke the 1st page on the screen TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL Select the TEST CUT TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT F3 2g Execute the TEST CUT Te ABT Press the key and the test cut will CE KEY to CANCEL ARCS To cancel the TEST CUT press the key This restores the step of pro cedure 2 on the screen LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT 2 30 Checking the status of tools Execute the TEST CUT function with the tools specified using the tool selecting function Items to be checked for the too
76. ons on the device to those on the computer ERROR 30 OPERATION Improper key operation is carried out such as a change in the communication conditions while cutting or other performance of the device is interrupted Do not conduct any improper key operation The effective area is smaller than A3 and ASCII damp is executed The origin is set to a position where the effective area of A3 size 1s not ensured and ASCII damp 1s executed 3 19 Set the effective area to A3 size 297 x 420 mm or more Then execute ASCII damp Error message ERROR 31 NO DATA Copy function is executed in the case where no data is received Corrective measure Transmit data to be copied from the computer to the device Then cut a pattern according to the data Then execute the copy function ERROR 32 DATA IS TOO LARGE Size of data to be copied exceeds 1 MB Transmit data of which size is smaller than 1 MB ERROR 62 VACUUM Overcurrent is fed to the blower Turn off the power to the plotter and blower Then wait for a while and re turn on the power to them OFF SCALE Data exceeds the effective cutting area 3 20 1 Interrupt the process and clear the data 2 Expand the effective cutting area or place the data inside the effective cutting area Errors that cannot be corrected by users If any of the errors described below has arisen immediatel
77. ormal pattern A Normal pattern B 10 11 12 lt ADJ gt SWIEVEL A LNG B 1 3 kk kk gt 4k kk gt TEST PATTERN gt lt ADJ gt SWIEVEL A LNG 1 3 kk kk gt B kk okk gt TEST PATTERN gt PAGE lt ADJUST gt 8 CUTTER 9 PATTERN No TEST PATTERN lt ADJUST gt 8 CUTTER 9 PATTERN No TEST PATTERN lt ADJUST gt 8 CUTTER 0 PATTERN No TEST PATTERN 3 15 Input a value for each pattern For A input an adjustment value for pattern A For B input an adjustment value for pattern B Carry out steps of procedure 6 and 7 in repetition Repeat these steps of procedure until a normal pattern is obtained Invoke the 2nd page of the ADJUST MENT menu Press the key several times to call up the menu for the adjustment of the O angle Select the pattern for the adjustment 1 2 To check the 6 angle select the TEST PATTERN Plot the pattern using the pen then cut the pattern with the tangential cutter Normal pattern 1 2 n U Cc Pen Cutter Input a value for the CUTTER 6 Increasing a value will rotate the pattern clockwise Decreasing a value will rotate the pat tern counterclockwise 13 14 15 16 17 18 PAGE lt ADJUST gt 8 CUTTER 9 PATTERN No TEST PATTERN lt ADJ gt OFFSET CUTTER X CUTTER Y TEST PATTERN lt ADJ gt OFFSET CUTTER X CUTTER Y TE
78. pecified origin e e LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL DATA CLEAR COPY VIEW lt COPY gt 1 1 END KEY to START CE KEY to CANCEL LOCAL DATA CLEAR COPY d Invoke the 2nd page of the LOCAL menu on the screen Select the COPY Execute the COPY Press the key to execute the copy function If you do not want to copy the object data press the key If you want to perform cutting again re peat the aforementioned steps of proce dure from step 4 SETTING THE NUMBER CUT FUNCTION MODE SET gt MULTI PASS The same data can be cut as many as five times by changing the pressure values This allows the device to efficiently cut a work that cannot be thoroughly cut out by performing cutting once A period of time required to judge a separating point between pieces of data can also be specified The device starts the multi pass unless the device receives next piece of data within the specified period of time Set values Period of time required for judgment Off 5 15 30 45 60 Sec PRESS 1 Off 300 to 1000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 2 Off 300 to 1000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 3 Off 300 to 1000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 4 Off 300 to 1000 g in increments of 50 g PRESS 5 Off 300 to 1000 g in increments of 50 g If the PRESS 1 to PRESS 5 are set to off the device will not perform the multi pass LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT
79. point at the lower left of the cutting area LOCAL Press the key to move the head to DATA CLEAR the retract point at the lower right of the COPY cutting area VIEW 2 8 Moving the head by the jog keys Follow this procedure when attaching a tool or executing test cut or sample cut Press a jog key to select the jog mode and the following two functions can be carried out to move the head to a desired position with accuracy e Moving speed of the head high speed medium speed low speed e Moving the tool up down Coordinates as from the command origin are indicated on the coordinate indicating portion of the screen X coordinate Y coordinate Moving speed of the head Up down of the tool 1 LOCAL Invoke the LOCAL menu on the TOOL SELECT screen eee eu If the device is in the REMOTE mode press the key to select the LO CAL mode You may open any page of the menu from among pages to 4 DADP 2 Press one of the jog keys once The device enters the travel mode Coordinates of the tip of tool that is cur rently specified are displayed 3 S Move the head by the jog keys Coordinates of the tip of tool that is cur rently specified are displayed Change the moving speed or move up down the tip of tool when necessary END 4 Exit from the travel mode LOCAL TOOL SELECT Press the key or the key CONDITION This restores the procedure 1 on the TEST CUT screen 2 9 FIXI
80. power cable securely connected to the device Properly connect the power cable to the device Properly connect the power cable to the device Release the EMERGENCY switch from the pressed state The device fails to actuate even when data is transmitted from CAD Cause Corrective measure Reference page Is the device set in the LOCAL mode Set the device to the REMOTE mode Is the interface cable securely connected to the device Properly connect the interface cable to the device Error arises when transmitting data Do communication conditions match those on the computer Corrective measure Adjust the communication conditions to those on the computer Reference page Do commands on the computer match those on the plotter Adjust the commands on the plotter to those on the computer 3 17 The tool drags on the sheet of paper Is there any wrinkle or warpage on the sheet of paper Corrective measure Smooth down the sheet of paper to remove wrinkles and warpages Reference page Is the height of the head excessively low Properly adjust the height of the head to the thickness of the work used Is the lifting lowering movement of the pen defective Turn the power off Then move the head A up and down Dotted lines or blurred lines are plotted Has the screw in head A loosened Corrective measure Firmly re tighten the screw in t
81. r on the blower unit Fix the connector with screws Screws 1 10 Connecting the interface cable The device is equipped as standard with an interface conforming to RS 232C 1 Turn off the power to the plotter and that to the personal computer 2 Insert one end of the interface cable into the connector on the electrical Fu i box Fix the connector with screws Screws 3 Insert the other end of the interface cable into the connector of the com puter Fix the connector with screws 1 11 Connecting the power cable Two power cables are provided one for the main unit and the other for the blower unit Insert the respective power cables into the receptacles of the following specifications Power cable for the main unit Power cable for the blower Voltage 120V 220V 240V 10 120V 220V 240V 10 Frequency 50 60 HZ 1 50 60 HZ 1 Capacity 500W or more 10A or more 1000W or more 15A or more Power supply is fixed in the factory according to regional differences 120V 60HZ only e Be sure to insert the power cable into an appropriately grounded recep tacle If not there is a fear of the arising of electric shock hazards and WARNING damage to the device 1 Press the POWER OFF switch O 2 Insert the power cable for the plotter into the AC inlet of the electrical box 3 Insert the power cable for the blower into the AC inlet of the blower unit Turn the ring clockwi
82. rgize the main unit Conduct mechanical aging for five minutes or more Execute the test cutting Give explanation of the operation of the device to the user while referring to the Instruc tion Manual For 30 minutes or more 10 Transmit data from a computer to check to be sure that the device normally operates A 21 Remove all protective materials The protective materials shown below in the picture is attached to the CT 304 when it is shipped from the factory When you have finished setting up the machine remove all protective materials by following the next steps 22 Take off the top part of the retainer by removing the 2 screws Take off the bottom part of the re tainer by removing the 2 screws Use the screws removed in step2 to fix the plate A 23 Take off the top part of the retainer by removing the 2 screws Take off the bottom part of the re tainer by removing the 2 screws Use the screws removed in step to fix the plate 24 Roland
83. rstly establish an origin at the leftmost ruled line printed on the work in terms of the X axis direction Secondly enter the point point A of the rightmost ruled line to be used to enter the inclination of ruled lines 1 Cause the device to enter the LOCAL LOCAL state TOOL SELECT If the device is in the REMOTE state CONDITION REMOTE TEST CUT press the key 2 Establish an origin at the leftmost one of the ruled lines printed on the work 3 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION LOCAL MENU TEST CUT T LOCAL Select the AXIS ALIGN CUT AREA AXIS ALIGN TOOL SELECT CS v V Align the tip of the tool to point A lt AXIS ALIGN gt mm Operate the jog keys to align the tip of 00 00 00 00 the tool to the rightmost one of the ruled SPEED FAST gt lines on the work CUTTER UR Increase decrease the speed and lift lower the tip of the tool when necessary until point A is reached END Enter point A lt AXIS ALIGN gt mm Press the key to enter the input 912 60 61 0 values If you do not enter the input SPEED FAST gt CUTTER UP gt data press the key 4 17 HAS CHAPTER 5 SELF TEST This chapter describes self test function CONFIRMATION OF CUTTING QUALITY ONLY BY THE SINGLE UNIT OF THE DEVICE SELF TEST ss 5 2 Cutting quality Sample Circle cutting R nu unnu u1He 1 1 2 2 2
84. rugated Les Sample B corrugated A A B Circle cutting R 3 5 10 20 50 100 HO R 3 R 5 R 10 Parameter dump list lt lt PARAMETER DUMP gt gt CONDITION SPEED PRESSURE RING DIS PRESS COR PRESS COR Y 000000000000000000 R100 SPD FINTERF ACE BALORATE 2690 DATA BIT 8 PARITY NON STOP BIT HANDSHAKE HARDWIRE IMODE SET Z STROKE AUTOVIEW 00000000M0000000 H wo 00 60 00000060000M00 oo MULTI PASS CEF ET CPE PRESS PRESS PRESS PRESS ART ist end 3ra Ath SEn CIRCLE CORRECT R lt B S lt R lt 10 10 lt R lt 2 20 lt R lt 5 EO lt R lt 1 R gt 100 COMMA Q CG 00 ND COMMAND HE G6L ASCII G CODE A9 R 50 R 100 YSTEM PAGAME FER 200 x 36 Br 000000000000 a RO o0 PEN ASSIGN PEN PRESS OFFSET 2 2 ORRORRODOO D SPECIFICATIONS Basic specifications Effective cutting plotting area 1200 mm 47 24 Maximum size of work that can be placed 900 mm 35 4 on the device 1445 mm 56 9 1200 mm 47 2 Driving method By 4 axis X Y Z 8 DC software servo Max speed 50 cm s 20 ips Max acceleration 0 5G Mechanical resolution X 0 0023437 mm Y 0 003125 mm 0 05625 1 17 18 Command resolution 0 025 mm 0 01 mm changed over
85. s Do not move your face in front of cut panel Ne pas approcher le visage du panneau de coupe Do not move your face and hands in front of the cut panel while the unit is working The device can wind and touch your hairs or hands Ne pas approcher le visage ni les mains du panneau de coupe pendant que l appareil fonctionne L appareil risque d enrouler et de toucher les cheveux ou les mains vii The device is too sensitive equipment So in case if you require movement of the unit please contact to our serviceman L appareil tant extr mement sensible contacter notre manutentionnaire s il doit tre d plac HOW TO READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Name of function shown on LCD MATCHING THE FUNCTIONS OF JHE DEVICE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COMPUTER The following explains how to set the furctions requiz to connect the device to your personal computer Setting communication em Communication conditions for the tion between the device and the computer to which the device is connected by vay of RSB2C List of values that can be set 1200 2400 4800 9500 19200 bps Data bit 7 8 bit Parity NO PARITY EVEN ODD Stop tit 1 2 ti Handshake Hamiwam Xcode ENQ ACK software 1 Number of step of operating has beenseketed Fe setting for the operation mode Gives the a I Press the a i key several time
86. s description of procedure or sue CT 2 wtilthe LCD indicates page 3 of the P TEST cur y LOCAL MENU operating procedure 2 oan 34 Select the INTERFACE from the Indication on LCD LCD display MODE SET gt F ven is bracketed as SELF TEST gt S INTERFACE 3 einrerFaAcE 0 0 0 172 Set the BAUD RACE to a desired IF AUTO gt value BAUD RATE 0 F The value marked vith an asterik ts D i the current set value 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 ps MSP pet ea dl iad Indicates the key BAUD RATE 19200 gt 7 8 hit DATA BITS 8 DD to be used to select a function from indications given on LCD shown on the left Page number Vill Structure of this Instruction Manual Chapter 1 Set up This chapter describes the procedures to be taken after the unpacking to specify func tions that are required for the connection of this device to your computer Chapter 2 Basic operation This chapter describes normal operation of the device such as the replacing attaching of tools or works Chapter 3 When abnormal conditions are encountered This chapter describes how to correct troubles after the occurrence of an abnormal condition on the device Chapter 4 Application functions This chapter describes helpful functions that facilitate operation Chapter 5 Self test This chapter describes self test that is performed to check whether or not the device unit has failed Appendix This
87. s the key several times Z STROKE 7mm gt until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MULTI PASS gt RESERVE OPERATION MODE OH UNIT INIT val gt Press the key to change the se ORIGIN CENTER gt lected item alternately GDP 0 025 mm gt LOWER LEFT CENTER 5 END Enter the input values lt MODE SET gt 4 5 Press the key to enter the input OH UNIT INIT val gt Value ORIGIN LWR LEFT gt GDP 0 025 mm gt If you do not enter the input data press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 1 24 Setting the resolution GDP MODE SET gt GDP Set the resolution of the device to that of your CAD Refer to the instruction manual for your CAD for the resolution supported by the CAD GDP Graphic Display Pitch If the G code has been selected this funciton is rendered ineffective Set values 0 025 mm The resolution is set to 0 025 mm 0 010 mm The resolution is set to 0 010 mm 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 4 of the MODE SET 3 MODE SET gt 1 5 Z STROKE MM gt MULTI PASS 4 RESERVE Set the GDP to on of the following Press the key to change the se 4 MODE SET gt 4 5 OH UNIT INIT val gt ORIGIN CENTER gt GDP 0 025 mm gt lt MODE SET gt 4 5 OH UNIT INIT va
88. se to fix the cable Power cable for the blower 1 12 TURNING THE POWER ON OFF The device is provided with separate switches for turning the power on and off Turn on off the power to the device following the procedure described below A e Do not place any thing other than a work on the cutting panel when turning the power CAUTION Sn Turning the power on causes the head to travel to the retracted point located at the lower right of the cutting panel If a thing is present on the cutting panel the head may come in contact with the thing giving rise to a failure A If the device is restarted do not turn on the power until 30 minutes after turning off The CAUTION device may be caused faulty function Turning the power on 1 Check to be sure that nothing is placed on the cutting panel If there is a thing on the cutting panel remove it from the panel Press the POWER ON switch The POWER lamp lights up in green The head travels to the retracted point A at the lower right on the cutting panel Then the first page of the local menus will appear on the LCD 1 13 Turning the power off To turn the power off check first whether or not there is data received and there remains data that has not yet been output in the device To check for the remaining data press the key to cause the device to enter the REMOTE mode The amount of data received is displayed on the LCD and the de
89. ses when transmitting data 3 17 The tool drags on the material a aaaaasaaaansanssasanssasansanssnnansnanannannnanani 3 18 Dotted lines or burred lines are plotted a aaaaaiiaaiasssssasssssassssssssanana 3 18 TROUBLES FOR WHICH ERROR MESSAGES ARE GIVEN ON THE CDs onus bcccansonssssve couse ss lin an katakan a kanni ka sens cie 3 19 Errors that can be corrected by users 3 19 Errors that cannot be corrected by users 3 21 3 1 IF ANY OF THE BELOW STATED PHENOMENA TAKES PLACE Cutting depth is insufficient CONDITION gt PRESS CORRECT If the cutter is lowered the work may not be thoroughly cut out though the projecting amount of the blade tip is larger than the thickness of the work In this case the work can be cut out without fail by increasing the pressure applied to the descend ing cutter Set a pressure correction value to be added to the previously specified pressure value or set the pressure correction value to a larger value Refer to Chapter 2 Setting cutting conditions for how to set the pressure correction value The work remains uncut at the cutting start and end CONDITION gt START END CORRECT The position where the cutter comes down or that where it goes up may remain uncut If the start correction value is increased the cutter will come down earlier If the end correction value is increased the cutter
90. stroke cutting is executed while taking a position that is situated closest to the tool as a start point 4 3 O Point from which cutting starts D Direction of cutting 1 2 1 LOCAL Press the key several times TOOL SELECT until the LCD indicates page 3 of the CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the MODE SET INTERFACE MODE SET FG SELF TEST 3 lt MODE SET gt Press the key several times Z STROKE until the LCD indicates page 2 of the MULTI PASS MODE SETI RESERVE 4 lt MODE SET gt Specify a setting for the ONE AUTO VIEW STROKE from among the following DUMMY CUT on off sort ONE STROKE F3 4 5 Enter the input values ARTE 2 Press the key to enter the input DUMMY CUT values If you do not enter the input ONE STROKE data press the key SETTING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION FOR THE COORDINATE AXIS MODE SET gt ROTATE In the case where the command origin is established at the lower left of the cutting area it is neces sary to specify the direction of rotation for the coordinate axis in accordance with your CAD If G code is selected this function will be rendered ineffective Set values 90 Lower right of the maximum effective cutting area 90 Upper left of the maximum effective cutting area Y axis X axis Maximum effective Maximum effective Maximum effective cutting area cutting area cutting area X axis X axis Y axis In the case where th
91. sure to insert a thin wire into the clogged hole The substance clogged in the hole will be discharged from the exhaust port of the blower If the cutting panel surface is slightly stained clear stains with a piece of clean and dry cloth If the cutting panel surface is heavily stained impregnate a piece of clean and dry cloth with a little amount of alcohol and wipe the stained surface Cover If the cover is slightly stained clear stains with a piece of clean and dry cloth If the cover is heavily stained impregnate a piece of clean and dry cloth with a little amount of alcohol and wipe the stained surface 12 F OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Attaching Cutting Blade Cutter Holder RN RSPA 0055 Thank you for your selection of the Cutter Holder RN RSPA 0055 As the cutting blade for the Cutter Holder RN please use the optional titantum coated double edged cutting blade RSPB 0009 The cutting blade is very sharp Be sure to use tweezers to attach the blade to the CAUTION holder 1 Turn the dial stopper counterclockwise 4 Loosen the bolt using the hexagonal wrench Then aligning the pin inside the 4 tool head with the groove on the holder Dial stopper set the tool head Groove WA 2 Turn the dial clockwise to remove the tool head 5 Turn the dial counterclockwise to allow protrusion of the blade Tool head 3 Loosen the bolt using the supplied 6 Turn the dial stopper all the
92. tems to be adjusted using the samples as a guide In these sample the relation between the pen and the tangential cutter is explained In the case of the crease roller read the following while replacing the description tangential cutter with the crease roller Sample A The tangential cutter is out of the correct position regardless of the proceeding direction Corrective measure Perform the offset function contained in the cutter adjusting functions of the tool adjusting functions morose Sample B The cutter rotates clockwise or counterclockwise Corrective measure Conduct the O angle adjustment contained in the cutter adjusting functions of the tool adjusting functions 2 33 Sample C The point from which the cutter starts is this side or far side of the predetermined start position Corrective measure Adjust the set value for the START CORRECTION in CUTTING CONDI TIONS using the cutting condition set ting functions Adjust the pattern A for the adjustment of the eccentricity using the tool adjust ing functions Sample D The point at which the cutter finishes cutting goes beyond or does not reach the predetermined end position Corrective measure Adjust the set value for the END COR RECTION in CUTTING CONDI TIONS using the cutting condition set ting functions Adjust the pattern A for the adjustment of the eccentricity using the tool ad
93. ter finishes cutting goes beyond or does not reach the predetermined end position and the tangential cutter shifts to the right or left from the correct position Corrective measure Refer to the corrective measures for the samples B D and E 2 36 SETTING THE CUTTING AREA CUT AREA The cutting area is maximized when turning on the power to the device The cutting area can be adjusted to the size of works placed on the device or set to a desired size To specify a new cutting area determine the lower left point LL Lower Left and the upper right point UR Upper Right of the area To clear the cutting area specified re turn on the power to the device This will maximize the cutting area Upper right point UR Lower left point LL 1 REMOTE Invoke the LOCAL menu on the LOCAL screen SE If the device is in the REMOTE mode TEST CUT press the key to select the LOCAL mode LOCAL 2 TOOL SELECT Press the key several times ce Gr until the LCD indicates page 4 of the z LOCAL MENU LOCAL 3 CUT AREA Select the CUT AREA AXIS ALIGN TOOL SELECT lt CUT AREA gt 4 LOWER LEFT Move the tool to the current LL lower left point The coordinates of the LL point in terms of the command origin are shown on the LCD lt AREA LL gt 600 0 SPEED CUTTER 2 37 OPA Align the tip of the tool to the lower lt AREA LL gt left point of the desired cutting area
94. the device to the personal computer or application functions are specified SELF TEST Cutting is performed in accordance with sample data so as to check the cutting quality or whether the device itself has failed In addition data are plotted using ASCII code or set values parameters for this device are plotted as as to check for abnormal data CUT AREA Size of a work attached on the device or an area for cutting is specified AXIS ALIGN If ruled lines such as scales are printed mechanical axes X axis Y axis of the device are aligned to them TOOL ADJUST Tools and relation between tools are adjusted 2 2 MODE SET menu The following explains functions of the MODE SET in the LOCAL menu Function COMMAND Description Commands and input codes for your CAD are established Reference page The unit to be used when indicating numerics on the LCD is specified AUTO VIEW A period of time from the completion of cutting plotting to the start of head retraction is specified ONE STROKE To eliminate a portion that remains uncut unneces sary vertical motion of the cutter is omitted to permit single stroke cutting Resolution is adjusted to the one supported by your CAD A command origin is established that matches your CAD Z STROKE The height of the tool in its lifted position from the surface of a work to the bottom of tool is specified OH UNIT
95. ting an origin Change the operation mode to Basic operation on the LOCAL menu the REMOTE mode Transmit data Haldi 2 6 MOVING THE HEAD Itis possible to move the head for easier operation when attaching a tool or a work on the device or executing test cut The head can be moved in the following two different procedures Moving the head by VIEW function Moving the head by the jog keys Moving the head by VIEW function This function works to move the head in one stroke to the lower left point or the retracting point lower right of the cutting area This function is used when the head rests inside the cutting area to RL Z Q hinder the works 7 gt at LE If the head is retracted to this point you can set a work on the device with ease X l If the head is retracted to this point you can set a tool with ease a lt NW e Ifthe VIEW is specified the head will automatically move to the retracting point Nur after the completion of cutting plotting This omits the execution of the VIEW function 1 LOCAL Press the key several times un TOOL SELECT CONDITION til the LCD indicates page 3 of the TEST CUT LOCAL MENU 2 LOCAL Select the VIEW DATA CLEAR COPY VIEW F3 4 2 7 lt VIEW gt Select a point to which the head is LOWER LEFT moved to LOWER RIGHT Press the key to move the head to the retract
96. tion Pour la s curit d utilisation AN CAUTION ATTENTION Do not restart the power until 30 seconds Do not put any matters on the cable after turn off Ne rien poser sur le c ble Attendre 30 secondes avant de remettre l appareil sous tension S If the device is restarted do not turn on the power until 30 seconds after turning off The device may be caused faulty function Si l appareil doit tre imm diatement remis sous tension attendre 30 secondes Sinon il risque de ne pas fonctionner correctement yy Do not bend the power cable and the communication cable and do not placed any matters These cables may be broken and heated the power cable can cause fire or electric shocks Ne pas plier le c ble d alimentation ni le c ble de communication et ne rien poser dessus Ces c bles risquent de se rompre et de chauffer et le c ble d alimentation risque de provoquer un feu ou des chocs lectriques For safe operation Pour la s curit d utilisation AN CAUTION ATTENTION Do not dress baggy suits and accessories The device is moved by our serviceman only Ne pas porter de v tements amples ni Le transport de l appareil sera confi d accessoires exclusivement notre manutentionnaire Do not work with dressing baggy suits and any accessories and also tie any long hairs Ne pas porter de v tements amples ni d accessoires pour travailler ni de cravate et de cheveux long
97. to adjust Follow the adjusting procedure described below Place the corrugated board in such a way that its flutes are in parallel to the Y axis of this device Flute To set a marking pressure in terms of the Y axis direction specify how far the pressure is reduced from the pressure value designated in the CUTTING CONDITIONS TOOLS ARE NOT ALIGNED TO EACH OTHER TOOL SELECT If a plotting tool and a cutter or a plotting tool and a creasing roller fail to finish patterns that lack in overlapping the deviation between the tools has to be adjusted This adjustment targets the tool that is selected by Tool select function To execute the tool adjusting function set the speed and acceleration of each tool as described below If the speed and acceleration are too high adjustments cannot be carried out with accuracy Speed 20 cm s Flowchart of checking and adjusting procedures Selecting a tool Select the tool required for adjustment FAURE a 100 Ne Local Adjust t tools Select the sort of tool or circle O mr s Circle O adjust adjustment V Execute a pattern intended for the Adjust the eccentricity adjustment of the eccentricity SZ Execute the eccentricity adjusting Adjust the eccentricity procedure sZ Execute a pattern intended for the Adjust the 8 angle adjustment of the 0 Execute the 6 adjusting procedure Adjust the O angle SZ Execute a pattern intended
98. ttaching Cutting Blade Cutter Holder RN RSPA 0055 A 13 Attaching Cutting Blade Cutter Holder JN RSPA 0061 uo eee eee A 14 Protrusion adjuster ROPT C0030 ss A 15 Adjustment of Eccentricity of the Creasing Roller A 16 How to installing the Hanger Assy ROPT CO0120 eerren A 17 Installing the filter unit ROPT C0164 ss A 18 Installing the filter unit ROPT C0165 ss A 19 G SET UP PROCEDURE aaaaavavvss vavansnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnaninonsnnnnnndnnnannu dnu A 20 A l A REPLACING THE BLADE TIPS The following describes how to replace the blade tips of the tangential cutter and swievel cutter Tangential cutter blade Follow the procedure described below to change the special blade and the high speed steel blade A e Keep your fingers away from the blade tip Touching the blade tip can injure your CAUTION fingers Grind the blade tip and crest of the high speed steel blade using a hand lapper supplied with the device as an accessory Ground crest will allow secure installation of the blade in the holder Grinding the blade tip to round it will improve durability aS Round the blade tip Grind the sloping section Gently rub the blade tip with the hand lapper while checking how far it is ground Hand lapper A2 Cutter stopper Loosen the cutter stopper Turn the cutter stopper counterclock wise to loosen it Replace the blade tip with a new one Hold the blad
99. tting can be carried out in accordance with data received The LCD indicates cutting plotting conditions and the capacity of data received Capacity of data decreases as you proceeds with cutting plotting The POWER ON D key the POWER OFF key the key and the key are operative Under the REMOTE mode the following three different indications are shown on the LCD When the tangential cutter or creasing roller is selected This REMOTE screen appears when HEAD CUTTER B and TOOL CUTTER1 OR CUTTER2 have been selected for the TOOL SELECTION in the LOCAL MENU If the creasing roller has been selected F start correction and E end correction are not dis played S Cutting speed P Cutting pressure REMOTE OKB R Rounding off distance H Cutter lifting angle TANGENTIAL BLD F Start correction E End correction S50 P1500 R0 30 H 30 F0 00 E0 00 When selecting a pen This REMOTE screen appears when HEAD A and TOOL PEN have been selected for the TOOL SELECTION in the LOCAL MENU bi nae S Cutting speed P Cutting pressure S50 P200 When selecting an eccentric cutter This REMOTE screen appears when HEAD A and TOOL ECCENTRIC CUTTER have been selected for the TOOL SELECTION in the LOCAL MENU REMOTE S Cutting speed P Cutting pressure SWIEVEL BLD O Offset value S50 P120 00 30 1 17 MATCHING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COMPUTER The follo
100. uality test and the sample test the pen number assigning function will be rendered effective It is necessary therefore to set the related values to the initial ones B Cutter 1 C Roller 1 B Cutter 1 C Roller 1 A Swievel cutter A 1 Establish an origin at a location where the self test is to be performed 2 LOCAL Invoke the 3rd page of the LOCAL TOOL SELECT menu on the screen CONDITION TEST CUT INTERFACE MODE SET SELF TEST 5 3 lt SELF TEST gt Invoke the sample to be executed on PATTEN CUT 1 the display ae 2 Self test screen consists of five pages Press the key to call a page that contains the sample to be executed on lt SELF TEST gt the LCD SAMPLE pad SAMPLE SAMPLE lt SELF TEST gt CIRC CUT R 3 CIRC CUT R 5 F2 CIRC CUT R 10 lt SELF TEST gt 4 5 CIRC CUT R 20 gt CIRC CUT R 50 gt F2 CIRC CUT R 100 gt lt SELF TEST gt 5 5 PARAMETER DUMP gt F2 lt PATTN CUT 1 gt 1 1 Select the sample to be executed END KEY to START The illustrated LCD is given when the CE KEY to CANCEL PATTERN CUT 1 is selected END Execute the self test lt PATTN CUT 1 gt 1 1 Press the eno key to execute the func END KEY to START t If d fa en CE KEY to CANCEL ion If you do not want to execute it press the key LOCAL INTERFACE MODE SET SELF
101. ue l appareil est en panne confier tous les travaux d entretien un personnel qualifi Ne jamais effectuer les travaux d entretien soi m me car ces travaux pr sentent toujours un risque de choc lectrique etc A WARNING AVERTISSEMENT About the Labels Affixed to the Unit propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil TL AR WARNING Ma i iih Mia il cures s lei ee 15 a eee Wasi at Le cool Hel ar ba cold cee dp Ba Sheet alc fares wom die cie Hiii iri bhi Hi Seller ai fer Slee bee Feri clos re tie e g ak AVERTISSEMENT fa diam ici de idil piii foe Lo mice Miliai La ialma Be Li AE dE ER o de Li bare T hrl ait Mii beinini re M lo Precautions in installation Pr cautions d installation AN CAUTION ATTENTION A place exposed to direct sunlight Endroits expos s en plein soleil S Do not install the device at a place where the temperature of the cut panel surface exceeds 60 C The cut panel can deform or break down Ne pas installer l appareil dans un endroit o la temp rature de la surface du panneau de coupe d passe 60 C Le panneau de coupe risque de se d former ou de casser A place in which temperature and humidity vary by a great margin Endroits affichant de brusques changements de temp rature et d humidit Q Use the device under the following environment Operating environment 5 to 40 C 35 to 75 Rh Utiliser dans l environnement sui
102. value respectively for the START CORRECTION and the END CORRECTION See page 2 22 Checkpoint D and D are different in size The cutter is off center Corrective measure Conduct the adjustment of the eccenticity that is one of the tool adjustig functions Reference page See page 3 6 Cutting depth at C is excessive Crease roller Checkpoint Lines fail to meet at point A The set value for the START CORRECTION is too large Set a smaller value for the START CORRECTION See page 2 22 The cutter is off center The cutter is off center Conduct the adjustment of the eccentricity that is one of the tool adjusting functions Corrective measure Conduct the adjustment of the eccentricity that is one of the tool adjusting functions See page 3 6 Reference page See page 3 10 Line at point A is out of position The tangential cutter is defective in terms of O angle Carry out the adjustment of the O angle that is one of the tool adjusting functions A part of the work remains uncut See page 3 11 Marking performance is poor The pressure is insufficient Increase the pressure See page 2 22 A roller for corrugated fiberboard is used for coated board Use a roller for coated board Corrugated fiberboard is cut out at flutes though marking is performed Swievel blade Checkpoint Dots
103. vant l appareil Environnement d utilisation 5 40 C 35 75 HR A place exposed to direct air blow from air conditioner etc Endroits expos s directement au flux d air d un climatiseur S A plate that is not horizontal Plaque inclin e Q Cutting quality could be adversely affected Cela affectera la qualit de coupe If the plotter is not leveled the plotter will fail to give correct results Also the tilted plotter can break Si la table tra ante n est pas de niveau elle ne donnera pas de r sultats corrects Par ailleurs la table tra ante risque de se rompre si elle est inclin e A place that vibrates Endroits soumis des vibrations The device will fail to give correct results if installed in a place that vibrates L appareil ne donnera pas de r sultats corrects s il est install dans un endroit soumis des vibrations Precautions in installation Pr cautions d installation AN CAUTION ATTENTION A place filled with dirt dust or tobacco About the Labels Affixed to the Unit smoke propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil Endroits sales poussi reux ou embu s de fum e de tabac TA CART ION v ATTENTION tE ACHTUNG The plotter is a precision machine S Do not use it in a place that is filled with dirt and dust La table tra ante est un instrument de pr cision Ne pas l utiliser dans un endroit sale ou poussi reux For safe opera
104. vice starts cutting plotting according to the data displayed To clear the remaining data received press the key to cause the device to enter the LOCAL mode then execute the data clear function 1 Turn off the power to the personal computer that is connected to the de vice 2 a Press the POWER OFF switch ie The POWER lamp goes out to turn the power off POWER DOWN WAIT 1 14 EMERGENCY STOP In an emergency the device can be stopped at once How to stop the device in an emergency 1 Press the EMERGENCY button J This causes the device to stop its opera tion and turns the power off Emergency Label How to reset the emergency stop A Do not restart the power until 30 seconds after turn off CAUTION r If the device is restarted do not turn on the power until 30 seconds after turning off The device may be caused faulty function Turn the EMERGENCY button clock wise for unlocking Press the POWER ON switch The device will start up 1 15 LOCAL REMOTE MODES The operation mode is changed over alternately between the LOCAL mode and the REMOTE mode every time the key is pressed LOCAL mode and the indication on the LCD Under LOCAL mode the head travels functions of the device are set and data from the personal computer are received All keys on the operation panel are rendered operative under the LOCAL mode Under the LOCAL mode the fol
105. way clock hexagonal wrench then attach the cutting wise to secure the dial blade Cutting blade Ye Fe Hexagonal wrench 13 Attaching Cutting Blade Cutter Holder JN RSPA 0061 Thank you for your selection of the Cutter Holder JN RSPA 0061 As the cutting blade for the Cutter Holder JN please use the optional ultra hard double edged curved cutting blade RSPB 0031 A The cutting blade is very sharp Be careful not to be injured by dropping it CAUTION 1 Turn the dial stopper counterclockwise then turn the dial all the way clockwise Dial stopper 2 Cutter stopper 3 Aligning the plane section of the cutting blade with the cutter stopper insert the cutting blade The plane section 4 Turn the cutter stopper to secure the cutting blade 5 Turn the dial clockwise to adjust the amount of protrusion of the blade R A be 6 Turn the dial stopper all the way clock wise to secure the dial 14 Protrusion adjuster ROPT C0030 Use this protrusion adjuster only for the single edged cutter Avoid applying impact to the dial gauge 1 Align the cutter stopper with the groove in the protrusion adjuster Cutter stopper 2 Hold the protrusion adjuster as illustrated above Tighten up the screw in the protru sion adjuster while pushing the cutter lightly using your thumb Be careful of t
106. wing explains how to set the functions required to connect the device to your personal computer Setting communication conditions INTERFACE Communication conditions for the communication between the device and the computer to which the device is connected by way of RS232C Set values Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Data bit 7 8 bit Parity NO PARITY EVEN ODD Stop bit 1 2 bit Handshake Hardware X code ENQ ACK software 1 1 ENQ ACK and SOFTWARE can be selected when MGL IIC3 command has been selected through command setting for the operation mode LOCAL TOOL SELECT CONDITION TEST CUT LOCAL INTERFACE FI MODE SET SELF TEST lt INTERFACE gt I F AUTO BAUD RATE F2 DATA BITS lt INTERFACE gt I F AUTO BAUD RATE DATA BITS 1 18 Press the key several times until the LCD indicates page 3 of the LOCAL MENU Select the INTERFACE from the menu Set the BAUD RATE to a desired value The value marked with an asterisk 1s the current set value 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps Set the DATA BIT to one of the fol lowing 7 8 bit lt INTERFACE gt 1 2 I F AUTO gt BAUD RATE 19200 gt DATA BITS 7 gt lt INTERFACE gt 2 2 PARITY NON gt STOP BITS 2 gt HANDSHAKE HARD gt lt INTERFACE gt 2 2 PARITY ODD gt STOP BITS 2 gt HANDSHAKE HARD gt lt INTERFACE gt 2 2 PARITY ODD gt
107. y energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment The I O cables between this equipment and the computing device must be shielded For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 98 37 EC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Copyright 2001 Roland DG Corporation R2 010413 http Awww rolanddg com FOR SAFE OPERATION Pour la s curit d utilisation Pictorial signs Pictogrammes
108. y turn of the power to the device Wait for a while and re turn on the power to the device Error message Error message ERROR 00 MAIN ROM 42 X OVERCURRENT ERROR 01 SERVO ROM 43 Y OVERCURRENT ERROR 02 MAIN RAM 46 PEN SENSOR ERROR 03 SERVO RAM 50 X SENSOR ERROR 04 EEPROM 51 Y SENSOR ERROR 05 HANDSHAKE 52 6 ORIGIN ERROR 06 BUFFER 53 Z ORIGIN ERROR 08 POWER 70 6 OVERLOAD ERROR 12 DEVICE ERROR 20 71 6 OVERCURRENT ERROR 20 VO 72 CUTTER Z LOAD ERROR 40 X OVERLOAD 73 ROLLER Z LOAD ERROR 41 Y OVERLOAD 3 21 90 F W 3 22 CHAPTER 4 APPLICATION FUNCTIONS This chapter describes helpful functions that facilitate operation ASSIGNMENT OF PEN NUMBERS MODE SET gt PEN ASIGN 4 2 RE CUT OF THE SAME DATA COPY ssmssmnnnsnnnnsnnse 4 4 SETTING THE NUMBER CUT FUNCTION MODE SET gt MUL TI PASS a n nantacs nnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnsannnnnnnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnnnnnm m 4 6 SETTING THE ONE STROKE CUTTING MODE SET gt ONES TROBE aanaaan ndntarsenannnnnnnonnnnannnnnnnu nnnnnaananannnnnnnaa dum 4 8 SETTING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION FOR THE COORDINATE AXIS MODE SET gt ROTATE ss 4 9 SETTING THE CUTTER STROKE MODE SET gt Z STROKE 4 10 SETTING THE UNIT TO BE USED FOR INDICATION MODE SET gt UNIT csssssspsssantecens

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