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USER`S MANUAL 3 Cutting Using NC Code

1. 0 6 1 3 Setting a Workpiece Coordinate System 7 Workpiece Coordinates Not Specified 7 Specified with G54 Through G59 oe 8 Specified with G92 oo eee eeeeeneeees 8 When Specifying EXOFS External Workpiece origin Offset 9 1 4 Downloading Cutting Data eee 10 Postprocessing 0 0 eee eee ee cesses eeeeeeeeeseeeee 10 Selecting the Character Code 0 0 11 Using Subprogram 000 0 eee ee eeeeee etree 12 Using a Communications Application Using the MS DOS Prompt in Windows 14 Adjusting the Rotating Speed and Feed Speed 15 Terminating Cutting eee eeeeee 16 VD Fishi Bs coceis shes seks e a a 17 Part 2 User s Reference 2 1 Cutting Area oo eee e e Ei a 19 MDX 650A 650 sesoses 19 MDX 500 iaeei 21 2 2 Operating Each Function eee eeeeeeeee 23 Changing to Japanese Messages on the Liquid crystal Display 23 Performing Repeat Cutting 0 0 23 Pausing Operation and Adjusting the Rotating Speed and Feed Speed 25 Terminating Cutting ee eeeeeeeeee 25 2 3 Descriptions of the Display Menus 0 0 26 1 SPEED OVER RIDE ee 26 2 SPINDLE RPM proie erien 27 3 MECHA MOVING uu eects 27 4 TOOL DIAMETER eee 27 5 MOVING MODE eee 28 6 USE CODE min e epo 30 7 CONNECTION 000 deiere iess 30 8 SERIAL PARAMETER neee 30 9 COMPENSATE inn iisisti 31 10 SUB PROGRAM oseese 32 11 OTHERS niisiis sepeser ios sietestsissners ssas 33 12 Ro
2. Select MODE lt END gt Choosing the Spindle Type This sets the type of the installed spindle If a high torque spindle is installed choose HIGH TORQUE If a high speed spindle is installed choose HIGH SPEED An incorrect selection may result in insufficient power to the motor and make normal cutting impossible or conversely may apply power beyond the rated capacity to the motor and cause an error to be displayed during cutting 1 If the display shows coordinates press the ENTER key X 0 Y 0 to display the main menu 7 0 5000 RPM gt 1 SPEED OVER RIDE 2 SPINDLE RPM 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press L IS gt 11 OTHERS the ENTER key O 12 To Coordinate 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SPINDLE UNIT 11 gt 2 SPINDLE UNIT ZTN then press the ENTER key D 3 BUZZER A Q E 4 Turn the dial to move the arrow to HIGH TORQUE or HIGH SPEED then press the ENTER key The selected mode is enclosed in angle brackets 11 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH TORQUE gt or HIGH SPEED J To go back to the main menu press the EXIT key several times Qa Part Basic Operation 1 1 Making Settings Using the Liquid crystal Display MDX 650A 650 X 0 Y 0 Pressing the ENTER key 7 0 S50 OFS at this time displays the menu You can move the tool or change the spindle speed or display by turning the dial while coordinate val
3. In steps to 10 um EXIT MOVING SPINDLE CONTROL MODE 5 gt 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 2 CALC TYPE VALUE lt ON gt 3 SINGLE BLOCK ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY OPs BLOCK SRIP CALC TYPE VALUE 5 OFFSET TYPE 6 PROGRAM NUMBER 5 2 CALC TYPE VALUE 7 ACCELERATION lt NOT USE gt 8 To Main MENU NOT USE F amp IJKRXYZ CODE lt END gt SINGLE F CODE IJKRX YZ CODE BLOCK 5 3 SINGLE BLOCK lt OFF gt OFF ON OP BLOCK SKIP 5 4 OP BLOCK SKIP lt ON gt ON OFF OFFSET TYPE 5 5 OFFSET TYPE lt TYPE A gt TYPE A TYPE B PROGRAM NUMBER 5 6 PROGRAM NUMBER lt 4 DIGITS gt 4 DIGITS 8 DIGITS ACCELERATION 5 7 ACCELERATION lt 0 3G gt 0 05G 0 1G 0 3G EXIT 6 USE CODE lt AUTO gt ASCII ISO EIA AUTO e e e e e Next Page 48 Part 2 User s Reference Previous Page CONNECTION 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL SERIAL PARAME TER 8 gt 1 STOP BIT 2 DATA BIT PARITY BIT BAUD RATE HAND SHAKE To Main MENU lt END gt 8 1 STOP BIT DoF Ww 8 2 DATA BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt NONE ODD EVEN 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt 4800 9600 19200 38400 8 5 HAND SHAKE lt HARD WIRE gt HARD WIRE XON XOFF EXIT COMPENSATE X COMPEN 9 gt 1 X COMPENSATE SATE 2 Y COMPENSATE 3 Z COMPENSATE 4 To Main MENU lt END gt 9 1 X COMPENSATE lt 100 00 gt 99 90 to 100 10 Y COMPEN In
4. The maximum cutting area of the MDX 650A 650 is 650 mm x 450 mm x 155 mm 25 9 16 in x 17 11 16 in x 6 1 16 in The actual cutting area differs according to the type of spindle installed When Use the High torque Spindle ZS 650T When a high torque spindle ZS 650T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer gt zo 2 of x Os es Eg 3 X rail bottom PE surface N S T slot table upper surface when using a spacer ZA 508 T slot table upper surface 19 Part 2 User s Reference When Use the High speed Spindle When a high speed spindle is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose If not using the d
5. 27 Part 2 User s Reference 5 MOVING MODE 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL Stored in Memor lt ON gt Yes Factory Default ON Selection Choices ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY 5 2 CALC TYPE VALUE 5 2 CALC TYPE VALUE Stored in Memor lt NOT USE gt Yes Factory Default NOT USE Selection Choices NOT USE F amp WKRXYZ CODE F CODE IJKRXYZ CODE 5 3 SINGLE BLOCK 5 3 SINGLE BLOCK Stored in Memory lt OFF gt Yes Factory Default OFF Selection Choices OFF ON 5 4 OP BLOCK SKIP 5 4 OP BLOCK SKIP Stored in Memory lt ON gt Yes Factory Default ON Selection Choices ON OFF 28 Description This chooses the method of control for the spindle motor ON When a command to rotate the spindle is received a rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle A signal is also issued to the EXT2 connector at the same time OFF Even when a command to rotate the spindle is received not rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle circuit Similarly no signal is issued to the EXT2 connector EXTERNALONLY Even when a command to rotate the spindle is received not rotate signal is issued to the internal spindle circuit A signal is issued only to the EXT2 connector Description This selects how numeric values are interpreted during real number entry or integer entry When set to NOT USE values during real number entry are interpreted as
6. Part 2 User s Reference 6 USE CODE 6 USE CODE lt AUTO gt 7 CONNECTION 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default AUTO Selection Choices ASCII ISO EIA AUTO Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default AUTO Selection Choices AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 8 1 STOP BIT 8 1 STOP BIT lt 1 gt 8 2 DATABIT 8 2 DATA BIT lt 8 gt 8 3 PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt 30 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 1 Selection Choices 1 2 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 8 Selection Choices 7 8 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default NONE Selection Choices NONE ODD EVEN Description This selects the character code system of the program to be received When set to AUTO the character code ASCII ISO or EIA is determined automatically Normally this should be left set to AUTO If the character code cannot easily be determined when set to AUTO the setting should be made manually Receiving a program when the character code setting is incorrect may result in unexpected operation Description This sets the type of interface used for connection to the computer When set to AUTO the port is determined automatically The communication parameters in effect when a serial connection is used are according to the parameters of the panel settings If the interface cannot eas
7. 9 COMPENSATE f Press the ENTER key jarene Press the EXIT key to O return to the previous screen You can move the tool or change the spindle speed by turning the dial while coordinate values are displayed To move the tool use the JOG key to choose an axis either X Y or Z then turn the dial To change the spindle speed choose 00 RPM then turn the dial At this time a asterisk appears next to the chosen item Turn the dial to move the arrow p to the item whose setting you want to make 8p1 STOP BIT 2 DATA BIT a Turn the dial to move the O arrow to the item whose The value or selection choice setting you want to make enclosed in angled brackets lt gt indicates the current setting 83 PARITY BIT ae 8 3 PARITY BIT 4 BAUD RATE lt NONE gt A a Turn the dial to I O O change the setting i Press the I ENTER key I I I i 8 3 PARITY BIT I EVEN I I i a a a a Ea Bowtie Press the EXIT key to O ENTER key return to the previous screen 8 3 PARITY BIT lt EVEN gt Angle brackets lt gt are displayed Part 1 Basic Operation 1 2 Setting the Connection Parameters Connection with a parallel cable is called a parallel connection and connection with a serial cable is called a serial connection Make the appropriate settings on both the computer and the machine to configure the
8. You can choose NORMAL or CALCULATOR Selecting the Character Code The machine supports ASCII ISO and EIA character codes Because the auto recognition feature for character codes is set to on when shipped from the factory so there is no need to select the character code However if Parity Error is displayed while receiving cutting data refer to Descriptions of the Display Menus and make the setting for the character code For more information about parity errors see Error Messages 11 Part 1 Basic Operation Using Subprograms When programming using subprograms you must register the subprograms with the machine before you send the main program Register all subprograms called by the main program If not registered and error is displayed during cutting Subprograms are stored in a buffer temporary memory so they disappear when you switch off the power The method used to registering subprograms is as follows gt 10 SUB PROGRAM 11 OTHERS 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SUB PROGRAM then press the ENTER key 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to ENTRY SUB PROG then press the ENTER key If a subprogram has already been registered the screen at 10 gt 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 2 SUB PROG SIZE Sub Program Clear right appears To register a new program you must delete the program already registered To delete it press the ENTER key Are You Sure ENTER 10 1 E
9. code is used 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the desired item then PAUSE gt CUT OVER RIDE press the ENTER key CUT SPEED 3 Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER PAUSE CUT OVER RIDE key lt 100 gt To change another item press the EXIT key then repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press the EXIT key to return to the screen at right PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONTINUE then press the ENTER key The paused state is canceled and cutting resumes 15 Part 1 Basic Operation Terminating Cutting If you wish to correct the program and restart cutting from the beginning or if the cutting data was different from what was desired carry out the procedure below 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSF gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Stop sending data from the computer 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to STOP then press the PAUSE gt STOP ENTER key CUT OVER RIDE Stop execu
10. generated if the cord is loose or the ZO sensor is not connected NOTICE Do not connect the ZO sensor to the EXT2 connec tor Doing so may damage the sensor ap PESOS AUT ZEEE A ra A Turn the dial to move the arrow to OTHERS then press the EN TER key gt 11 OTHERS 12 To Coordinate Turn the dial to move the arrow to SENSOR MODE then press the ENTER key 11 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT The following screen appears 11 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move 33 Part 2 User s Reference Position the ZO sensor at the area where the amount of Z axis shift for the EXOFS is to be set and move the tool until the tip of the tool touches the ZO sensor When the tool touches the sensor the following message appears on the display and the amount of shift is set After making the setting the tool rises automatically 11 1 SENSOR MODE SET Z ORIGIN Wait for the tool to stop then detach the ZO sensor 11 2 SPINDLE UNIT 11 2 SPINDLE UNIT Stored in Memory Description lt HIGH TORQUE gt Yes This sets the type of the installed spindle If a high torque spindle is installed choose HIGH TORQUE If a Factory Default high speed spindle is installed choose HIGH SPEED HIGH TORQUE Selection Choices HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED 11 3 BUZZER 11 3 BUZZER Stored in Memory Description lt ON gt Yes This switches on or switches off the confirmation sound
11. heard when a control key is pressed Factory Default ON Selection Choices ON OFF 34 Part 2 User s Reference 11 4 SENSOR HEIGHT 11 4 SENSOR HEIGHT Stored in Memor lt 15000 um gt Yes Factory Default 15000 Setting Range 0 to 30000 Steps 10 11 5 REVOLUTION TIME Description This sets the thickness of the ZO sensor The thickness of the ZO sensor is 15 00 mm The location where the tool has descended from the surface location of the ZO sensor by a distance equal to the set thickness is set to the origin of Z axis The origin of Z axis can be set to a location which is a fixed distance from the location where the ZO sensor is placed For example to place the ZO sensor on the surface of the material and set the amount of shift for the Z axis at a location 5 mm from the surface the thickness should be set to a value of 10000 Machine coordinate origin Amount of Z axis shift of the EXOFS 10 mm ZO position mm op sensor t Workpiece The thickness of the ZO sensor may vary slightly due to conditions of temperature and humidity The sensor thickness can also be used to make fine adjustments when high accuracy is required Because cutting depth is affected an incorrect setting may result in breakage of the tool The value that is set when shipped from the factory varies from one unit to another Description This displays the total rotation time of the spi
12. move the arrow to English and press the ENTER key Performing Repeat Cutting The data buffer is the place where data received from the computer is stored temporarily The data in the data buffer can be erased by switching off the power or clearing the data Pressing the COPY key calls up the all cutting data stored in the data buffer and executes the replotting procedure When you perform replotting clear the data from the data buffer before sending the cutting for replotting from the computer 1 Press the COPY key gt 1 COPY START The screen at right appears 2 CLEAR COPY BUFFER LEAR COPY BUFFER 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CLEAR COPY s3 C lt END gt BUFFER then press the ENTER key Cutting data in the data buffer is lost 23 Part 2 User s Reference 3 4 5 24 Install the tool blade and load the material Use the software to send the cutting data After cutting has finished remove the cut material and load a new piece Set the origin point if necessary Press the COPY key Turn the dial to move the arrow to COPY START then press the ENTER key gt 1 COPY START 2 CLEAR COPY BUFFER Part 2 User s Reference Pausing Operation and Adjusting the Rotating Speed and Feed Speed The programmed rotating speed and feed speed can be adjusted while cutting is in progress Below is a list of the items that can be adjusted Positi
13. 0 19200 38400 8 5 HAND SHAKE lt HARD WIRE gt HARD WIRE XON XOFF EXIT COMPENSATE X COMPEN SATE 9 gt 1 X COMPENSATE 2 Y COMPENSATE 3 Z COMPENSATE 4 To Main MENU lt END gt Next Page 9 1 X COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 Q 5 gt Y COMPEN SATE 9 2 Y COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 ole Vv Z COMPEN SATE 9 3 Z COMPENSATE lt 100 00 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 oe v EXIT Part 2 User s Reference Previous Page e e e e SUB PROGRAM ENTRY SUB 10 gt 1 ENTRY SUB PROG PROG 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 2 SUB PROG SIZE Send Sub Program 3 To Main MENU see SUB PROG SIZE 10 2 SUB PROG SIZE lt 512 KByte gt 0 to 1536 KByte In steps of 1 KByte EXIT OTHERS SENSOR MODE Z 11 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 11 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT Please Cursor Move 3 BUZZER 4 SENSOR HEIGHT 5 6 SPINDLE REVOLUTION TIME UNIT To Main MENU lt END gt 11 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH TORQUE gt HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED 11 3 BUZZER lt ON gt ON OFF BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT 11 4 SENSOR HEIGHT lt 15000 um gt 0 to 30000 um REVOLUTION In steps of 10 um TIME 11 5 REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hour EXIT ROTARY CONTORL 12 ROTARY CONTROL 13 ATC MDX 650A only To Coordi
14. D OVER RIDE RIDE 1 gt 1 CUT OVER RIDE RIDE 1 1 CUT OVER RIDE 2 SPINDLE RPM 2 CUT SPEED lt 100 gt 3 MECHA MOVING 3 MOVE OVER RIDE 0 to 200 4 TOOL DIAMETER 5 MOVING MODE 6 USE CODE 7 CONNECTIO 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 9 COMPENSATE 10 SUB PROGRAM 11 OTHERS 12 ROTARY CONTROL 13 ATC 14 To Coordinate SPINDLE Main Menu RPM MDX 650A only MECHA MOVING Next Page 42 4 To Main MENU lt END gt 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected HIGH SPEED mode selected 3 gt 1 Go 2 Go EXOFS XY EZOFS Z Go Go Go Go Go Go Go VIEW Pos G54 XY U B amp B w WW CO OV CUT In steps to 1 SPEED 1 2 CUT SPEED lt 120 mm min gt 30 60 to 5100 mm min MOVE OVER In steps to 60 mm min RIDE 1 3 MOVE OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 3000 to 12000 RPM 5000 to 20000 RPM 0 to 100 In steps to 1 EXIT In steps of 100 RPM On On SB Ne amp Go Go To To To To Go Go To G57 G58 G59 MAX Pos LIMIT Pos Main MENU lt END gt 2 2 2 2 2 Z Previous Page TOOL DIAMETER MOVING MODE Next Page 4 gt TOOL No 1 TOOL No 2 TOOL No 3 To Main MENU lt END gt 5 gt 1 SPINDLE CONTROL 2 CALC TYPE VALUE SINGLE BLOCK OP BLOCK SKIP OFFSET TYPE PROGRAM NUMBER ACCELERA
15. G 1 gt 1 CUT OVER RIDE 2 CUI SPEED 3 MOVE OVER RIDE 4 To Main MENU lt END gt SPINDLE 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH SPEED mode selected 3 gt 1 Go EXOFS XY Go EZOFS Z Go VIEW Pos Go G54 XxX Go G55 Go G56 Go G58 OM ADO BWI NE X Go G57 Go G59 Select ENGLISH CUT OVER RIDE CUT RIDE 1 1 CUT OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 0 to 200 In steps to 1 1 2 CUT SPEED lt 120 mm min gt MOVE OVER 30 60 to 5100 mm min In steps to 60 mm min 1 3 MOVE OVER RIDE lt 100 gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM 5000 to 20000 RPM 0 to 100 In steps to 1 EXIT In steps of 100 RPM Oona a aS WH Ke oO Go G54 Go G55 To G56 To G57 To G58 To G59 Z Go MAX Pos Go LIMIT Pos To Main MENU lt END gt Z Z Z Z Z Z 47 Part 2 User s Reference Previous Page e e e e TOOL DIAMETER TOOL 4 gt TOOL No 1 No 1 4 TOOL No 1 TOOL No 2 lt 0 um gt TOOL No 3 0 to 10000 um To Main MENU TOOL In steps to 10 um lt END gt No 2 4 TOOL No 2 lt 0 um gt 0 to 10000 um TOOL In steps to 10 um 4 TOOL No 3 lt 0 um gt 0 to 10000 um
16. IGIN This appears when ZO is set in the sensor mode Comp Effect After Power On Again This appears when the value for COMPENSATE is changed After setting the distance compensation value switch the power off and on again to activate the change CAN T COPY TOO BIG DATA When the amount of cutting data exceeds the capacity of the data buffer this message appear when an attempt is made to perform recutting with this data The data cannot all fit in the data buffer so repeat cutting cannot be performed CAN T COPY BUFFER EMPTY This message appears if repeat cutting is attempted when the data buffer is empty Send cutting data before performing repeat cutting CAN T COPY COVER OPEN This appears when the COPY key is pressed to attempt to perform copying while the spindle cover or the safety cover is open Closing the cover pauses operation To perform copying choose CONTINUE To stop copying choose STOP 41 Part 2 User s Reference 2 7 Display Menus Flowchart MDX 650A 650 POWER ON Switch on the power while Vv holding down the EXIT key MDX 650 gt 1 ENGLISH Roland DG Corp ENTER 2 JAPANESE Select ENGLISH lt END gt Hit ENTER gt NC CODE Select MODE lt END gt ENTER MODE NC CODE SPINDLE MODELING X 0 Y 0 Z 0 S50 OFS EXIT ENTER LER 4 j l l SPEED OVER CUT OVER gt 1 SPEE
17. LE Roland MODELA Pro MDX 650A MDX 650 MDX 500 USER S MANUAL 3 Cutting Using NC Code Thank you very much for purchasing the product To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location e Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited e The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice e The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product e Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation Contents ntrodUCtiON oi se csesfecssneesassscespshdestbssds sdesvas skanstvesdosensesevess 2 Setting the Instruction Set to NC Code 2 Choosing the Spindle Type ee 2 Part 1 Basic Operation 1 1 Making Settings Using the Liquid crystal Display 0 4 MDX 650A 650 ooo eceeeeeereeeeecneeeaeeeeeaes 4 MDX 500 neii ae e 5 1 2 Setting the Connection Parameters
18. NTRY SUB PROG 3 The screen at right appears Send Sub Program 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 4 Operate the computer and send the subprograms For Now Entry Sub Prog more information on how to send data take a look at the next section During program registration the screen at right is displayed The flashes while data is being received 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 5 When sending of one subprogram finishes the screen Finish Push EXIT changes to the one at right To continue with sending the next subprogram continue sending with the same setup without pressing the EXIT key You cannot register an addition subprogram after the EXIT key has been pressed Adding will require re registering all subprograms including the one to be added After finishing sending all the subprograms needed to execute the program press the EXIT key The data space for saving programs including the main program and any subprograms is 2 MB 2 048 kB The subprogram data area can be varied within a range of 0 to 1 536 kB and the amount of space remaining after subtracting the subprogram area from the total space is the amount of space for the main program For example if the subprogram space is set at 1 536 kB the main program space is 512 kB To perform engraving using subprograms you must register all subprograms If there is not enough data space to register all subprograms refer to the next pag
19. S prompt in Windows you make the settings for the computer s communication parameters at the MS DOS prompt For more information about how to make the settings refer to Downloading Cutting Data Using the MS DOS Prompt in Windows Make sure the connection cable is plugged in securely with no looseness at either end The type of connection cable varies according to the computer being used Also some application software requires the use of a special cable Make sure the correct cable is being used The power does not come on Has the power cord come loose 38 Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely with no looseness at either end Part 2 User s Reference 2 5 Error Messages An error message appears on the display when any type of error occurs on the machine When an error occurs operation pauses and an error message is displayed When this happens press the ENTER key to display the menu in pause It is possible to ignore the error and continue cutting but doing so is not recommended Operation after occurrence of an error may not be correct Instead stop program execution and correct the place where the error was generated Error message Bad Parameter Description The value of a parameter exceeds the allowable range or the value of the radius for circular interpolation or the amount of offset is not correct Address Undefined Only a parameter has been set The code w
20. TION To Main MENU OAD OS W lt END gt 6 USE CODE lt AUTO gt ASCI ISO EIA AUTO Part 2 User s Reference 4 TOOL No 1 lt 0 um gt 0 to 10000 um TOOL In steps to 10 um 4 TOOL No 2 lt 0 um gt 0 to 10000 um In steps to 10 um 4 TOOL No 3 lt 0 um gt 0 to 10000 um In steps to 10 um EXIT SPINDLE CONTROL 5 1 SPINDLE CONTROL lt ON gt ON OFF EXTERNAL ONLY CALC TYPE VALUE 5 2 CALC TYPE VALUE lt NOT USE gt NOT USE F amp IIKRXYZ CODE SINGLE F CODE IJKRXYZ CODE BLOCK 5 3 SINGLE BLOCK lt OFF gt OFF ON OP BLOCK SKIP 5 4 OP BLOCK SKIP lt ON gt ON OFF OFFSET TYPE 5 5 OFFSET TYPE lt TYPE A gt TYPE A TYPE B PROGRAM 5 6 PROGRAM NUMBER lt 4 DIGITS gt 4 DIGITS 8 DIGITS ACCELERATION 5 7 ACCELERATION lt 0 3G gt 0 05G 0 1G 0 3G EXIT 43 Part 2 User s Reference 44 Previous Page e e e e CONNECTION 7 CONNECTION lt AUTO gt AUTO SERIAL PARALLEL SERIAL PARAME TER 8 gt 1 STOP BIT 8 1 STOP BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 PARITY BIT 4 BAUD RATE 5 HAND SHAKE 6 To Main MENU 8 2 DATA BIT lt END gt 8 3 PARITY BIT lt NONE gt NONE ODD EVEN 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt 4800 960
21. When single block operation is on the system executes one block then stops To execute the next block press the ENTER key Set the instruction set to NC code For information on how to make the setting refer Introduction in this document Unsupported codes are ignored For information about NC codes that the machine supports refer to the separate NC Code Programmer s Manual For information about postprocessing when creating programs with general use CAM software refer to Downloading Cutting Data Postprocessing in this document Make the setting for the same character code as the program s character code If the character code cannot be determined without difficulty when set to AUTO then specify the character code For more information on how to make the setting refer to Descrip tions of the Display Menus 6 USE CODE When the spindle does not rotate Is the SPINDLE COVER open Is SPINDLE CONTROL set to OFF or EXTERNAL ONLY Close the SPINDLE COVER Refer to Descriptions of the Display Menus and change the setting for SPINDLE CONTROL to ON 37 Part 2 User s Reference Data cannot be sent Do the machine s connection parameter settings match the settings for the computer Has the connection cable come loose Is the correct connection cable being used Refer to 1 2 Setting the Connection Parameters to make the correct settings When you send a file using the MS DO
22. ble and Program Statements below For information on how to make settings see the documentation for the CAM software you re using 10 Part 1 Basic Operation Code Conversion Table Before conversion After conversion Program Number O O Address P for Subprogram Call P P Subprogram Call M98 M98 End of Subprogram M99 M99 End of Program M30 M Address D for Cutter Compensation D D Address X X X Address Y Y Y Address Z Z Z A Address A A Available only when the optional rotary axis unit is installed Program Statements for Reference Enter the following codes at the beginning and end of the program or subprogram Data start G90G17G002 Set escape location which does not touch workpiece at Z xoxo Move tool to XY origin M03 Rotate spindle motor a program for cutting GO00Z Set escape location which does not touch workpiece at Z xoyYOo Return tool to XY origin M05 Spindle rotation halt M02 End of program Data end Caution 1 Use only codes listed in the NC Code Programmer s Manual Codes which are not listed there are ignored 2 Codes for coolant control are not supported However on off control of the EXT2 connector interlocked with spindle rotation signals is possible For more information refer to Descriptions of the Display Menus 3 The setting for interpretation of the decimal point is made on the machine Make the setting for the same interpretation assumed by the program
23. ctions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer If using a depth regulator nose the stroke of the spindle due to the nut approx 5 mm If using the depth regulator nose If not using the depth regulator nose nut loosened nut tightened Co M Boo c cel seE T Eo T Lolag 7 0 a So e S 33 E 2 X rail bottom E6 Do2 surface amp 8x Ee oO 2 Tni E y gt g N y T slot table upper ea surface when Cc Ec stew using a spacer Fo aS E ZA 508 t en oS Oo Y_ T slot table upper surface 22 Part 2 User s Reference 2 2 Operating Each Function Changing to Japanese Messages on the Liquid crystal Display You can choose either English or Japanese for the display language 1 Switch on the power while holding down the EXIT key EXIT 8 O S pe O 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to JAPANESE then gt 2 JAPANESE press the ENTER key lt END gt 3 Messages on the display now appear in Japanese ENTER 9 SNC CODE 73725 4 lt 470 gt To return the display to English language messages carry out Step 1 again When the language selection menu appears similar to the one in Step 1 but in Japanese
24. e 3000 to 12000 High Torque 5000 to 20000 High Speed Steps 1 3 MECHA MOVING 2 Go EZOFS 3 gt 1 Go EXOFS XY Z 3 17 Go LIMIT Pos 18 To Main MENU 4 TOOL DIAMETER 4 TOOL No 1 lt 0 u 4 TOOL No 2 lt 0 u 4 TOOL No 3 lt 0 u Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 0 Setting Range 0 to 10000 Steps 10 Description The speed of rotation specified by this setting is used when a spindle rotation command M03 is input in a state where rotation has not been specified by an S code This setting can also be made while operation is paused Cutting restarts at the speed that has been set but if an S code speed setting is encountered the speed then changes to the value of the S code setting Description This performs movement to the specified location at the machine s highest speed In the case of Go EXOFS Z however the speed is as follows 1 The speed specified by an F code in the program and by the machine s CUT OVER RIDE setting 2 The speed specified by the machine s CUT SPEED and CUT OVER RIDE settings When both of these have been set the one set last is valid Description This specifies the amount of offset set for cutter compensation and tool length compensation When G41 or G42 cutter compensation specifies an offset number which has not been set with G10 the value set on the machine is used
25. e computer being used Also check that the setting for Handshaking is correct I O Err Indetermina te Error Appears if a communication error one uninterpretable by the machine occurs during data communications 39 Part 2 User s Reference In the following cases the display is made when program integrity is analyzed after registering the subprograms At such times the message appears for two or three seconds then reverts to the original screen Correct the program then send it again Error message Sub Program Regist Error Description There are more than ten subprograms The maximum number of subprograms that can be specified in one set of data is ten After correcting the program resend the data Duplicate Sub Program Number 40 The program contains multiple subprograms with the same program number The same program number may not be set for more than one subprogram within a single set of data After correcting the program resend the data Part 2 User s Reference 2 6 Other Messages Error message EMERGENCY STOP EXT1 IS NOT CONNECT Besides error messages related to commands or communication parameters the following messages may also appear on the display Description This appears when either the cable connecting the safety cover and the main unit or the key connector is disconnected Switching off the power clears the message Make the connect
26. e to free up more data space However even if the main program exceeds the remaining data space you can still perform engraving for the sent data Note that in this case however you cannot repeat engraving by pressing the COPY key 12 Part 1 Basic Operation E if There Is Not Enough Data Space to Register a Subprogram If the error at right appears while send data it means that there is not enough data space and a subprogram could not be stored Stop sending data and press the EXIT key Data sent when the space was exceeded is all lost without being saved Entry Area Nothing 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG To increase the amount of data space for storing subprograms follow the steps below 1 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SUB PROGRAM then press the ENTER key Turn the dial to move the arrow to SUB PROG SIZE then press the ENTER key Turn the dial to change the data space then press the 3 The screen at right appears Press the ENTER key 4 ENTER key gt 10 SUB PROGRAM 11 OTHERS 10 gt 2 SUB PROG SIZE 3 To Main MENU All Buffer Clear Are You Sure ENTER 10 2 SUB PROG SIZE lt 512 KByte gt 13 Part 1 Basic Operation Sending Cutting Data Using a Communications Application for NC When using a communications application for NC programs to send data to the machine make the settings as shown below Communication programs that support Pro
27. epth regulator nose nut loosened nut tightened Co M T 2 nT E 22 S T9 o of 78 Ee X rail bottom os Ea surface EE io 3 Ew PN lO X wo F 3 N y T slot table upper gt ET surface when Ec EJ EE using a spacer fe as S ZA 613 Y_ T slot table upper surface 20 Part 2 User s Reference MDX 500 The maximum cutting area of the MDX 500 is 500 mm x 330 mm x 105 mm 19 5 8 in x 12 15 16 in x 4 1 8 in The actual cutting area differs according to the type of spindle installed When Use the High torque Spindle ZS 500T When a high torque spindle ZS 500T is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restrictions and is smaller than the maximum cutting range described earlier Length of the installed tool Position of the XY table where the workpiece to cut is loaded If using a spacer for the T slot table ZA 600 500 series the height of the spacer gt T 2 o g TS So ES E r X rail bottom 9 g es surface be T N ES V a o gt w 6 g n H M MM MMMM im T slot table upper surface when using a spacer ZA 508 T slot table upper surface 21 Part 2 User s Reference When Use the High speed Spindle When a high speed spindle is installed the range that you can actually cut in the height direction is subject to the following restri
28. equipment for the type of connection that has been made To make the settings on the computer refer to the manual for the computer or the software in use 1 Press the EXIT key to display the main menu 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONNECTION gt 7 CONNECTION 3 Turn the dial to choose AUTO then press the ENTER 7 CONNECTION key lt AUTO gt 4 Press the EXIT key once to return to the screen at right gt 7 CONNECTION 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SERIAL PARAM 38 SERIAL PARAMETER ETER then press the ENTER key 9 COMPENSATE 6 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the item you want 8 gt 1 STOP BIT For serial then press the ENTER key 2 DATA BIT connection only 7 Turn the dial to choose a value or selection then press 8 1 STOP BIT the ENTER key lt 1 gt Part 1 Basic Operation 1 3 Setting a Workpiece Coordinate System The workpiece coordinate system is for machining loaded cutting material Set the origin point at where you want on the workpiece The program assumes that the origin is set with the machine Before making the setting check the program This section describes the following three cases E Workpiece coordinates not specified E Specified with G54 through G59 E Specified with G92 E When specifying EXOFS External Workpiece origin Offset Workpiece Coordinates Not Specified When workpiece coordinates are not specified in the pro
29. gram the workpiece coordinates set with the machine are used The substituted workpiece coordinate system is G54 The G54 workpiece coordinate origin point is set as follows This explanation assumes that the origin point for the workpiece coordinate system is set at the front left corner of the material 1 Press the arrow keys and the Tool up down keys to move the cutting tool to a position close to the front left corner of the workpiece 2 Use the JOG key to move the on screen to X Y Y 0 Y 0 or Z 7 0 3 Rotate the dial to move the tool a little at a time P 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to align the tool at the front left corner of the material to be machined Part 1 Basic Operation 5 Press the XY A key If you re using MDX 500 press XY key The screen at right appears Turn the dial to move the arrow to SET G54 XY then 6 press the ENTER key The origin point for the X and Y axes is set at the present tool position Press the Z key The screen at right appears Turn the dial to move the arrow to SET G54 Z then press the ENTER key Set Set G54 XY G55 XY Set Set G54 XY G55 XY Set Set G54 2 G55 Z Set Set G54 2 G55 Z Specified with G54 Through G59 When the workpiece coordinates are specified with G54 through G59 all workpiece coordinates stated in the program are set with the machine For i
30. hich specifies the parameter has not been set Parameter Undefined A parameter has not been set Code Cannot Execute This is displayed when an attempt was made to execute an unrecognizable command when cutter compensation was started while in the circular interpolation mode or when an attempt was made to execute a command which cannot be used during tool diameter or tool length compen sation Program Number Not found The program number specified by M98 could not be found Sub Program Nest Over An attempt was made to call a fifth level subprogram from a fourth level subprogram of a main program Parity Error This appears when auto recognition of the character code fails or when character codes that differ from the character code setting on the machine are received Make the setting for the character code again I O Err Framing Par ity Error This message is displayed when a framing error parity error or overrun error occurs when receiving data It is caused by an incorrect setting in communication parameters bit rate parity stop bit or data length Stop sending data from the computer and make the correct settings for the communication parameters I O Err Buffer Overflow Appears if the I O buffer has overflowed There is a problem with the connecting cable or the settings for Handshaking Make sure you are using a cable appropriate for th
31. ily be determined when set to AUTO the setting should be made manually Description This sets the number of stop bits for the communication parameters Description This sets the data bit length for the communication parameters Description This makes the setting for parity checking for the communication parameters Part 2 User s Reference 8 4 BAUD RATE 8 4 BAUD RATE lt 9600 gt 8 5 HAND SHAKE 8 5 HAND SHAKE lt HARD WIRE gt 9 COMPENSATE 9 1 X COMPENSATE IN oO Oo oOo Co oo Vv 9 2 Y COMPENSATE A lo Oo Le oO oo Vv 9 3 Z COMPENSATE AN oO ee Co O ole Vv Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 9600 Selection Choices 4800 9600 19200 38400 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default HARD WIRE Selection Choices HARD WIRE XON XOFF Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 100 Setting Range 99 90 to 100 10 Steps 0 01 Description This sets the bit rate transmission speed for the communication parameters Description This sets the type of hand shake for the communication parameters Description This compensates for differences between the length specified by the program and the actual cutting length This can correct for error due to temperature or humidity as well as error due to individual differences from one machine to another If you change the compensation value then swi
32. imilar to the setting method for G54 Turn the dial to move the arrow to SET EXOFS then press the ENTER key If you re using the MDX 650A 650 you can display the set coordinate values of the coordinate systems At the coordinate view screen press the JOG key and move the on screen to the OFS G54 59 at the lower right Turn the dial to choose the coordinate system to display then press the ENTER key to enable the setting Part 1 Basic Operation 1 4 Downloading Cutting Data Z CAUTION Do not insert the fingers between Do not insert the fingers between S the XY table and base or between S the T slot table and arms or between the head and Z cover the head and Z cover Doing so may result in injury The fingers may be pinched resulting in slot lt we eee aaa a Do not operate beyond capacity or subject the tool to undue force The tool may break or fly off in a random direction If cutting beyond capacity is mistakenly started immediately turn off the switch Before Sending the Data Postprocessing When a program has been created with general use CAM software it may need to be rewritten using NC codes that the cutting machine supports This is called postprocessing Postprocessing eliminates code that the cutting machine does not support and converts the program to one that the target machine can execute For more information about postprocessing see the Code Conversion Ta
33. ions correctly then switch on the power EMERGENCY STOP MOTOR LOCK XYZS The machine stops automatically if an excessive load is placed on the spindle or the X Y or Z axis during cutting The message shown at left appears at this time Switching off the power clears the message The overload may be due to excessive hardness of the material an excessive amount of cutting in a feed rate that is too fast or operation being impeded by cuttings Take action such as changing the cutting parameters or cleaning the machine to eliminate the cause of the over load EMERGENCY STOP SP SFTY COVER OPEN This appears when the spindle cover or the safety cover is opened during operation SP Spindle cover SFTY Safety cover Switching off the power clears the message Close the covers then switch on the power CAUTION SP COVER OPEN This appears when the spindle cover is opened during standby SP Spindle cover Closing the cover clears the message and returns the display to the coordinate view screen 11 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move This appears when the sensor mode is entered 11 1 SENSOR MODE ZOSENSOR NOTHING This error appears if the ZO sensor is not connected when entering the sensor mode The display shows the message for several seconds then returns to the previous screen Connection the ZO sensor before entering the sense mode 11 1 SENSOR MODE SET Z OR
34. millimeters or inches and values during integer entry are interpreted as minimum unit millimeters or inches When set to F amp IKRXYZ CODE F CODE or JKRXYZ CODE numerical values are always interpreted as millimeters or inches regardless of whether real number entry or integer entry has been selected for the respective code Description When ON is specified the program executes one block and then goes into a standby state Pressing the ENTER key causes the next block to be executed This makes it possible to carry out operations while change the contents of the program at each step During single block execution it is not possible to switch the single block on or off Description Optional block skip is a function that skips over desired blocks in a program see the NC Code Programmer s Manual When set to OFF no blocks specified by optional block skip are skipped 5 5 OFFSET TYPE 5 5 OFFSET TYPE Stored in Memory lt TYPE A gt Yes Factory Default TYPEA Selection Choices TYPE A TYPE B 5 6 PROGRAM NUMBER 5 6 PROGRAM NUMBER Stored in Memor lt 4 DIGITS gt Yes Factory Default 4 Selection Choices 4 8 5 7 ACCELERATION 5 7 ACCELERATION Stored in Memory lt 0 3G gt Yes Factory Default 0 3 Selection Choices 0 05 0 1 0 3 Part 2 User s Reference Description This selects the program path for outer side travel when starting or ending cutter com
35. nate X 0 Y 0 Z 0 S50 OFS 45 Part 2 User s Reference 46 Press the PAUSE key v PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP CUT OVER RIDE CUT SPEED MOVE OVER RIDE SPINDLE RPM lt END gt CONTINUE Restart from next block Stop program execution CUT OVER RIDE PAUSE CUT OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 0 to 200 In steps to 1 PAUSE CUT SPEED lt 120 mm min gt 30 60 to 5100 mm s In steps to 60 mm min MOVE OVER RIDE PAUSE MOVE OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 0 to 100 In steps to 1 PAUSE SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM HIGH SPEED mode seledted 5000 to 20000 RPM In steps of 100 RPM SPINDLE RPM EXIT Part 2 User s Reference MDX 500 POWER ON y MDX 500 Roland DG Corp y Hit ENTER gt NC CODE Select MODE lt END gt ENTER MODE SPINDLE NC CODE MODELING AA Y 0 5000 RPM EXIT 4 ENTER gt 1 SPEED OVER RIDE 2 SPINDLE RPM 3 MECHA MOVING 4 TOOL DIAMETER 5 MOVING MODE 6 USE CODE 7 CONNECTION 8 SERIAL PARAMETER 9 COMPENSATE 10 SUB PROGRAM 11 OTHERS 12 To Coordinate Main Menu Switch on the power while holding down the EXIT key gt 1 ENGLISH ENTER 2 JAPANESE lt END gt SPEED OVER RIDE RPM Next Page MECHA MOVIN
36. ndle The rotation time cannot be returned to 0 zero The displayed time should be used as an indicator for performing periodic maintenance For more information about maintenance refer to the separate Setup amp Maintenance 12 Rotary Control MDX 650A 650 only 12 ROTARY CONTROL 13 ATC MDX 650A only 13 ATC Description This menu item is available when you are employ the optional rotary axis unit If the rotary axis unit is not installed you cannot enter this menu Description This menu item is available when you are employ the optional ATC unit If the ATC unit is not installed you cannot enter this menu 35 Part 2 User s Reference 14 To Coordinate 36 lt MDX 500 gt X 0 Y 0 Description Z 0 5000 RPM This displays the current tool location and spindle speed The units of measurement are in machine steps 1 step 0 01 mm lt MDX 650A 650 gt X Z 0 0 Y 0 Current coordinate system Current spindle speed The actual spindle speed is 100 times the displayed value Part 2 User s Reference 2 4 What to Do lf When the machine does not work Is operation paused Is the power switched on Is single block operation on Is RML 1 chosen as the instruction set Does the program use any unsupported codes Is the setting for the character code incorrect Cancel the paused state Make sure the machine is powered up
37. nformation about how to make the setting see the previous section The previous section describes how to make the G54 setting but you can also make the settings for other workpiece coordinates in the same way The setting for EXOFS external workpiece origin offset is also made in the same way For a detailed description of G54 through G59 refer to the NC Code Programmer s Manual Specified with G92 G92 sets the current tool location to a desired location on a workpiece coordinate system Normally this is done by moving the tool to the location to become the workpiece coordinate origin point then executing G92X0Y0ZO0 Executing G92X20 0Y15 0Z10 0 10 0 sets the coordinate system taking this as the origin point N Move the tool to the starting point assumed by the program before sending the data This example assumes that the front left corner of the workpiece is to be specified as the origin point for the workpiece coordinate system Part 1 Basic Operation 1 Press the arrow keys and the Tool up down keys to move the cutting tool to a position close to the front left corner of the workpiece 2 Use the JOG key to move the on screen to X Y X 0 Y 0 or Z Z O irede 3 Rotate the dial to move the tool a little at a time P 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to align the tool at the front left corner of the material to be machined When Specifying EXOFS External Workpiece origin Offset This is s
38. oning override This sets the GOO operating speed with the maximum speed taken to be 100 Cutting override This specifies a percentage of the feed rate set by programming F code According to this setting the feed rate is set to a percentage of all feed rates specified by F codes Cutting speed This specifies the feed rate for cutting in mm min units If an F code is specified after restarting cutting the speed specified by the F code is used Spindle speed This sets the speed of the spindle If an S code is specified after restarting cutting the speed specified by the S code is used 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Turn the dial to move the arrow to the desired item then PAUSE gt CUT OVER RIDE press the ENTER key CUT SPEED 3 Turn the dial to change the value then press the ENTER PAUSE CUT OVER RIDE key lt 100 gt To change another item three the EXIT key then repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press the EXIT key to return to the screen at right PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to CONTINUE then press the ENTER key The paused state is canceled and cutting resumes Terminating Cutting If you wish to correct the program and re
39. pensation A case of shifting from a line to another line with travel on the outer side of an acute angle when cutter compensation starts is given as an example For more information refer to the NC Code Programmer s Manual Outer side Acute Angle f a lt 90 From a line to a line Type A Start position Amount of offset Programmed path a Path traveled by center of tool rs From a line to a line Type B Amount of offset Start 3 Programmed p path Path traveled by center of tool Description This chooses the number of digits for program numbers and sequence numbers Choose the number of digits employed in the program If the number of digits specified by the program differs from the number of digits specified by the machine unexpected operation or errors may occur If you are using subprograms all programs used must employ the same number of digits Programs that specify different numbers of digits must not be run at the same time For more information about how to specify program numbers and sequence numbers see the entries for M98 O and N in the NC Code Programmer s Manual Description This chooses the acceleration when moving the tool and table Normally the default value 0 3 G can be left unchanged When cutting material that creates a high load on rare occasions the acceleration may make it impossible to perform cutting In such cases the value should be changed 29
40. start cutting from the beginning or if the cutting data was different from what was desired carry out the procedure below 1 While operation is in progress press the PAUSE key PAUSE gt CONTINUE Movement of the tool and table stops Note that because STOP this is not an emergency stop movement may continue for two or three seconds before stopping The screen at right appears 2 Stop sending data from the computer 3 Turn the dial to move the arrow to STOP then press the PAUSE gt STOP ENTER key CUT OVER RIDE Stop execution of the program 25 Part 2 User s Reference 2 3 Descriptions of the Display Menus 1 SPEED OVER RIDE 1 1 CUT OVER RIDE 1 1 CUT OVER RIDE Stored in Memory lt 100 gt Yes Factory Default 100 Setting Range 0 to 200 Steps 1 1 2 CUT SPEED 1 2 CUT SPEED Stored in Memory lt 120 mm min gt Yes Factory Default 120 Setting Range 30 60 to 5100 Steps 60 1 3 MOVE OVER RIDE 1 3 MOVE OVER RIDE Stored in Memory lt 100 gt Yes Factory Default 100 Setting Range 0 to 100 Steps 1 26 Description This adjusts the cutting speed on the machine This setting is made as a percentage with the feed rate specified by program F codes taken to be 100 All codes that function at the cutting speed are affected This setting can be used to make fine adjustments in the feed rate without altering programming Note howe
41. steps of 0 01 SATE 9 2 Y COMPENSATE lt 100 00 gt 99 90 to 100 10 Z7 COMPEN In steps of 0 01 one 9 3 Z COMPENSATE lt 100 00 gt 99 90 to 100 10 In steps of 0 01 EXIT Next Page 49 Part 2 User s Reference 50 Previous Page SUB PROGRAM 10 gt 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 2 SUB PROG SIZE 3 To Main MENU lt END gt OTHERS 11 gt 1 SENSOR MODE 2 SPINDLE UNIT BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT REVOLUTION TIME To Main MENU lt END gt Ole w Ov To Coordinate X 0 Y 0 Z 1500 5000 RPM ENTRY SUB PROG SUB PROG SIZE SENSOR MODE SPINDLE UNIT BUZZER SENSOR HEIGHT TIME 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG Send Sub Program 10 2 SUB PROG SIZE lt 512 KByte gt 0 to 1536 KByte In steps of 1 KByte EXIT 11 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move 11 2 SPINDLE UNIT lt HIGH TORQUE gt 11 3 BUZZER lt ON gt HIGH TORQUE HIGH SPEED ON OFF 11 4 SENSOR HEIGHT lt 15000 um gt REVOLUTION 0 to 30000 um In steps of 10 um 11 5 REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hour EXIT Part 2 User s Reference Press the PAUSE key M PAUSE gt CONTINUE STOP CUT OVER RIDE CUT SPEED MOVE OVER RIDE SPINDLE RPM lt END gt CONTINUE Restart from ne
42. tary Control MDX 650A 650 only 35 13 ATC MDX 650A only sessen 35 14 To Coordinate o eee eee eee eeeeeee 36 2 4 What to DO Jf ssscccctsecectsbsseessthesysssetelisusasiesssuses 37 When the machine does not work 37 When the spindle does not rotate 37 Data cannot be Sent ee eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 38 The power does not come ON eee 38 2 9 ErrOr MESSages oss csccess visspodsapaus cvveiey dete sevetes ebsore os 39 2 6 Other Messages eee ee eeceeeeeeeereeeeeeseeseecseeaeenes 41 2 7 Display Menus Flowchart 0 0 0 0 cessceeeeseeeeneeeee 42 MDX 650A 650 oo eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaee 42 MDX S00 ct enn 47 Windows and MS DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2001 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com 1 Introduction Setting the Instruction Set to NC Code This chooses the instruction set immediately after switching on the power When an instruction set has been chosen it cannot be changed until the power is reset 1 Switch on the power After the opening message the screen for selecting the ae Sf instruction set appears D O Turn the dial to move the arrow to NC CODE then a press the ENTER key Hit ENTER gt NC CODE O
43. tch the power off and back on The changed compensation value is enabled after the power has been reset 31 Part 2 User s Reference 10 SUB PROGRAM 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG 10 1 ENTRY SUB PROG Send Sub Program 10 2 SUB PROG SIZE 10 2 SUB PROG SIZE lt 512 KByte gt 32 Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 512 Setting Range 0 to 1536 Steps 1 Description This registers a subprogram When programming using subprograms you must register the subprograms with the machine before you send the main program Register all subprograms called by the main program If not regis tered and error is displayed during cutting Subprograms are stored in a buffer temporary memory so they disappear when you switch off the power For more information about subprograms refer to the separate NC Code Programmer s Manual Description This determines the amount of data space for registering subprograms If an error message about insufficient data space is displayed during registration increase the amount of space Part 2 User s Reference 11 OTHERS 11 1 SENSOR MODE 11 1 SENSOR MODE Please Cursor Move Description This sets the amount of Z axis shift for the EXOFS external workpiece origin point amount of offset using the Z0 sensor Changing the amount of shift causes the setting for EXOFS Z to change Connect the ZO sensor before entering SENSOR MODE An error is
44. the following CAWINDOWS gt mode coml baud 9600 parity n data 8 stop 1 Waiting for Data During Serial Connection During a serial connection when sending data that contains many fine line segments operation may stop while cutting is in progress At such times the machine is waiting for the next portion of cutting data to be sent You can avoid such interruptions by changing to a parallel connection to increase the data transmission speed or by increasing the amount of data stored in memory through such methods as sending cutting data for finishing while performing rough cutting 14 Part 1 Basic Operation What You Can Do During Cutting Adjusting the Rotating Speed and Feed Speed The programmed rotating speed and feed speed can be adjusted while cutting is in progress Below is a list of the items that can be adjusted Positioning override This sets the GOO operating speed with the maximum speed taken to be 100 Cutting override This specifies a percentage of the feed rate set by programming F code According to this setting the feed rate is set to a percentage of all feed rates specified by F codes Cutting speed This specifies the feed rate for cutting in mm min units If an F code is specified after restarting cutting the speed specified by the F code is used Spindle speed This sets the speed of the spindle If an S code is specified after restarting cutting the speed specified by the S
45. tion of the program 16 Part 1 Basic Operation 1 5 Finishing Z CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Please use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health i p Do not touch the tool immediately Use a commercially available brush after cutting operating stops to remove metal cuttings The tool may have become hot due to Attempting to use a Z friction heat and may cause burns if vacuum cleaner to touched take up metal Ve a cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum cleaner WS After cutting has been finished detach the tool remove the material and clean away chips Press the EXIT key to display the main menu gt 1 SPEED OVER RIDE Turn the dial to move the arrow to MECHA MOVING gt 3 MECHA MOVING then press the ENTER key 4 TOOL DIAMETER Turn the dial to move the arrow to Go LIMIT Pos then 3 gt 11 Go LIMIT Pos press the ENTER key 12 To Main MENU Detach the tool A GD N 5 Turn the dial to move the arrow to Go VIEW Pos then 3 gt 3 Go VIEW Pos press the ENTER key 4 Go G54 XY 17 Part 1 Basic Operation 6 Remove the material 7 Use a commercially available vacuum cleaner to remove chips S 18 Part 2 User s Reference 2 1 Cutting Area MDX 650A 650
46. tocol A cannot be used Use a program that supports Protocol B and also permits communica tion with RS and CD signals DC codes are not supported Character code Set this to match the setting on the machine Communication parameters Set these to match the settings on the machine The factory default settings are bit rate of 9 600 no parity bit data length of 8 bits and 1 stop bit DC code Not supported including XON XOFF Hardware control with RS and CS signals is performed TV check Not supported Send buffer size Any setting is acceptable Delimiter code LF for ISO and ASCII and CR for EIA Using the MS DOS Prompt in Windows Use CAM software a text editor or the like to create the program then save it with test nc as the file name In this case you can send the program to the cutting machine by entering the following at the MS DOS command line Because the format differs according to the computer refer to the computer s documentation for more information Serial connection Ci gt copy test nc aux Parallel connection Ci gt copy test nc prn When using a serial connection set the same communication parameters for the computer and the machine Make the settings for the communication parameters as shown below 1 Start MS DOS Prompt or Command Prompt in windows 2 If the communication parameters for the COM1 port are as follows Bit rate 9 600 Parity bit None Data bit length 8 Stop bit 1 then type in
47. ues are displayed To move the tool use the JOG key to choose an axis either X Y or Z then turn the dial To change the spindle speed choose O S then turn the dial The actual spindle speed is 100 times the displayed value At this time a asterisk appears next to the chosen item bl SPEED SETTING Main Menu 2 SPINDLE RPM L NNI Turn the dial to move the oO arrow p to the item whose setting you want to make gt 38 SERIAL PARAMETER 3 8p1 STOP BIT 9 COMPENSATE 2 DATA BIT A Turn the dial to move the I O arrow to the item whose The value or selection choice Press the setting you want to make enclosed in angled brackets I ENTER key lt gt indicates the current setting I I i gt I 83 PARITY BIT 8 3 PARITY BIT meee ee eee eee eee a M 4 BAUD RATE lt lt NONE gt Press the EXIT key to Q return to the previous screen A LO IS Turn the dial to O O change the setting Press the ENTER key 8 3 PARITY BIT EVEN eee ENER Press the Press the EXIT key to O ENTER key o return to the previous screen 8 3 PARITY BIT lt EVEN gt m Angle brackets lt gt are displayed Part 1 Basic Operation MDX 500 X Z 0 Y 0 Pressing the ENTER key 0 5000 RPM at this time displays the menu gt 1 SPEED SETTING Main Menu 2 SPINDLE RPM b8 SERIAL PARAMETER gt
48. ver that operation outside the machine s maximum or minimum speed is not possible regardless of this setting Also note that the feed rate changes in units of 60 mm min 1 mm sec However the minimum speed can be set at 30 mm min This setting can be made even while operation is paused Description This sets the default value for cutting speed When an operation command using cutting speed is input when no cutting speed has been specified using F codes operation is carried out at this cutting speed This setting can be made even while operation is paused Cutting restarts at the speed that has been set but if an F code speed setting is encountered the speed then changes to the value of the F code setting Description This sets a limit for positioning speed When shipped from the factory the machine is set at maximum speed This setting is made as a percentage with maximum speed taken to be 100 This setting is applied to all codes which function at the positioning speed G00 G80 G81 G82 G85 G86 and G89 are affected This limitation of positioning speed causes cutting times to become longer Positioning speed is not restricted by the limit speed setting for cutting speed This setting can be made even while operation is paused Part 2 User s Reference 2 SPINDLE RPM 2 SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt Stored in Memor Yes Factory Default 3000 High Torque 5000 High Speed Setting Rang
49. xt block Stop program execution CUT OVER RIDE PAUSE CUT OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 0 to 200 In steps to 1 PAUSE CUT SPEED lt 120 mm min gt 30 60 to 5100 mm s In steps to 60 mm min MOVE OVER RIDE PAUSE MOVE OVER RIDE lt 100 gt 0 to 100 In steps to 1 SPINDLE RPM PAUSE SPINDLE RPM lt 5000 RPM gt HIGH TORQUE mode selected 3000 to 12000 RPM HIGH SPEED mode seledted 5000 to 20000 RPM In steps of 100 RPM EXIT 51 52 MEMO Roland 26015335 R5 R5 021007

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