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1. Positioning Rate Set the speed at which the Sabre moves between shapes Table Protection Provide protection from accidentally cutting into the table surface Start Delay Control how quickly cutting begins after you press START Returning to default configuration settings A function key has been added to the Sabre control pad that automatically returns the Sabre to the default factory settings Press the DFLT default configuration key to apply the following settings to the Sabre Feature Setting Spindle Speed 20000 RPM X Y Feed Rate Override 10096 Z Plunge Rate Override 10076 Table Protection OFF Acceleration Normal Surface Reference Table Choosing the language for message displays The multiple language version of Sabre firmware can display messages in the following languages English Italian Francais Deutsche Espagnol Portugues and Nederlands If you have a single language version of Sabre firmware this option is not available gt To select a language 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration Getting Started 17 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press down until you see CONFIGURATION A Testing B Setup C ATC Menus 3 Press B to select the Setup menu Press down until you see SETUP MENU A Select language B Units C Positioning rate 4 Press A to select the Select la
2. neun dit 60 Manual routing sse 55 Mat milling sse 37 Material hold down guidelines 46 holding down 43 Ziinit key A 15 Material surface reference 32 35 53 MATL Z INIT key 35 Measurement units sss 19 Menus control KEYS eet 15 selection keys 14 DL 14 Message displays 15 Messages 68 Metal routing seeriasse 46 Mist Coolant Option 29 72 Motor changing seen aene uis 56 select 12 N Nominal material thickness 31 52 O Options nase 72 Orientation point 9 51 Orienting the system 12 43 Override X Y feed rate 15 49 Z feed rate nkass sss 49 Paneled jobs ee oett 54 Park position 54 Pause evoca 14 Pausing a job 53 Petrrtool nn ets Bee e adie ees 28 Phone numbers 2 Position displaying 50 Positioning rate changing 21 Power switch 6 Power up after firmware revision 11 NORMAL 11 12 Tests cine om ER eei E be S 13 Pre job checklist ss 42 Pre position seen 9 Pressure foot essen 8 30 changing pads sss 31 PVC sheets routing ssss 48 R A O A near 13 14 Restarting a job 53 Return 0 0 key 15 Router changing motors sss 56 Selina iii 11 spindle selecting s 12 Routing AOD
3. E EE E re reine SEE 1 Conventlons aee need noe ree ER eee eee a TE ede EP Ex ET er T ends 2 CUSTOMEN SUP POLE p M Q 2 Getting to Know the Sabre nnsnenenannananannanannnnanannnnanannananannanannnnunannnnannnnnanannnnanannananunnen 4 Standard components 5558 a e AS T a tide e s 4 Electrical Cab iii cas 6 Emergency power shutoff switches e ener nennen 7 Coritrol Pade sen cd ein LS ied t e e NI BE 7 Chip removal system eee HI et etie ER erento EEE NE re AAA as 8 Operatiorialconcepts une Der pg eere stet ee tinet NO 8 The role Of the design progra ni etit eet aa E ia resp eee teras 8 The tole of ART Path slats 9 Axes of movement iuda uns vegas dece iia ori tee e PET werte ceci ee 9 Machine orientation Points sitiseni nina e foa e a et see debe re fele dada 9 Job home positio s se epa gri inta eiie need Sahih eden ded Dh 9 Z axisanitializati n stein PE het pipa biet nici iei giam 10 Getting Started aana 11 Power Up 22 NO E TN 11 First time or after loading a firmware revision sees eee eene 11 Normal power Upsss ssni en rete e e pe Das he Pepe oa ater e aae 12 Powet up tests n ease been d dite need een i ea ap hen dee EE ve dn 12 Exploring the control pad and message displays ssnenenenensnenenenenenenenennnn 13 Control pad erede tente eoe eroe pete Be t eise dip ba e heec on thats 13 Message display Sitio hu t ana oe iade aan ana 15 Systemi Setting S
4. Hewlett Packard Graphics Language or HPGL G Codes which are interpreted by the G Code feature Requires the use of Hyperterminal and the assistance of a Gerber technician Getting to Know the Sabre 9 The role of ART Path The image created by the design program is essentially two dimensional It may be displayed on a screen cut from vinyl or printed on a vinyl or paper printer Routing is three dimensional involving not just the outline of the design but the depth of cut the tool radius and geometry and material thickness and surface characteristics ART Path generates tool paths from design elements The ART Path user enters depth speed and tool information that ART Path uses to generate the tool path ART Path then controls output of the file to the Plot Spooler or GQ Manager queue which communicates with the Sabre firmware to control routing the design This guide does not describe use of ART Path Please refer to the ART Path and Auto carve User s Guide for further information Axes of movement The Sabre has three axes of movement The X axis is from left to right The Y axis is from front to back The Z depth axis is up and down Z axis Machine orientation point The machine orientation point locates the X axis at 0 0 the Y axis at 0 0 and raises the tool to the Z axis position of 0 0 When you turn the power on the Sabre prompts you to orient the system The Sabre locates the machine orientatio
5. Press down until you see CONFIGURATION A Testing B Setup C ATC Menus 3 Press B to select the Setup menu Press down until you see SETUP MENU A Select language B Units C Positioning rate 4 Press C to select the Positioning rate menu shown below POSITIONING RATE 0850 ipm A Increase B Decrease 5 Press A or B to change the rate then press ENTER to choose the rate Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears Using table protection The Table Protection feature helps prevent accidentally cutting into the table surface when the depth of cut is greater than the workpiece thickness When the feature is active you will be asked to initialize from the table surface even when you are not cutting through the material The additional initialization enables the Sabre to detect a table cutting condition An error message displays before cutting when a table cutting condition exists AN CAUTION Itis possible to cut into the table surface even with the table protection feature on if the router has not been initialized properly or if other tool path parameters have been set incorrectly in ART Path wap To turn the table protection feature on or off 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press down until you see CONFIGURATION A Table protection B Acceleration C Revision level
6. Repair replace as required If Error still reports see next step below Remove side of Electrical Tower Swap the X Servo Amp Board Assembly with the Y Servo Amp Board Assembly Retry If error now reports as Y Encoder Motor replace the Servo Amp Board Assembly If error still reports as X Encoder Motor replace the Servo Motor Check reseat all connections on Boards in Electrical Tower Double check the seat of the Spindle DUART card Retry If no change remove DUART and retry If Orient message appears replace DUART Card If Orient message still doesn t appear replace the Control Board Check 151 connection Repair replace as needed Check harness connections at Control Board Reseat as required Check all Keyboard connections at Keyboard Support Repair replace as needed Attach Keyboard directly to 151 Tower connection Retry If Orient message appears replace Keyboard Table Cable If no change replace Keyboard Assembly PROBLEM OCCURS Error X Axis appears on Keyboard Display Error Y Axis appears on Keyboard Display Error Z Axis appears on Keyboard Display X Axis attempts to Orient before reaching left limit switch moves slightly to right then displays error message X Axis attempts to move toward left stops then displays error message Y Axis attempts to Orient before reaching left limit switch moves slightly to rear then displays error message Y Axis atte
7. Vac Option uses zoned 40 Sabre Owner s Guide vacuum to hold a wide range of material sizes onto the table surface and reduces the need for adhesive Clamps may be used in combination with the T Vac Sacrificial material may be placed under the material when through cutting The tool plunges completely through the material and into the sacrificial material Either clamps or the T Vac may be used to hold the sacrificial material down Various methods may be used to secure a material to sacrificial material such as double sided tape and spray adhesive Which method you choose depends on the material you are cutting and whether you plan to cut through cut to mask leave a web or engrave the surface Using clamps If not using the T Vac use table clamps to secure the material or sacrificial material to the table surface The clamp assembly consists of a clamp strap a T nut and a knob and screw assembly Six clamp assemblies are provided in the Sabre tool kit Place the clamps at three corners of the material leaving the start position corner free of clamps Knob and screw assembly P d Clamp strap Clamps should always be used with materials with irregular surfaces if the T Vac Option is not present or if the job is left unattended N CAUTION When using clamps make sure they are positioned so that the router will not hit them during cutting When cutting is unattended make sure the clamps do not interfere with the cutting
8. and office supply distributors Material hold down guidelines Follow the general guidelines in this section You may wish to adjust your procedures as you gain experience Wood and wood products Examples of different kinds of wood that can be routed using the Sabre include MDF medium density fiberboard plywood and other laminated woods pine poplar redwood cedar oak teak walnut cherry and others i Note Use material that is as flat as possible Holding warped material to the table is difficult tu To mount wood and wood products 1 Place the wood on the table in the desired location 2 Use the vacuum shroud pressure foot assembly to assist in chip removal as well as extra holddown while cutting 3 If using the T Vac try to use the vacuum holes to the best possible advantage Keep any unused valves turned off Block off any holes behind the material with a piece of non porous material If not using the T Vac Using the table clamps place the clamps at three corners of the material leaving the start position corner free of clamps 4 Initialize the tool from the material surface to cut into the material or initialize from the table to through cut also called cut to mask 5 When finished cutting you will have a thin web of material remaining to hold the shapes being cut to the material If you apply a paper mask to the back of the material you automatically cut to the mask when you initialize from the table Metals a
9. as they are cut free of the material The top sheet will protect the surface from scratches If there is no backing paper apply transfer tape as a mask 2 Position the material directly on the router table 3 If using the T Vac turn on the necessary control valves and the T Vac pump If not using the T Vac position the material on the table so that you can clamp at least three corners Do not use a clamp at the start position Be careful to avoid the clamps while routing 4 Set up the job to cut to mask Cutting to the backing paper but not through the paper will allow material to be held while shapes are cut out of material 5 Use the ADJ DEPTH function key to change the depth during initialization as necessary Setting speed and feeds You can control the rate at which the Sabre performs cutting operations by adjusting the rates listed below See the Speed and Feeds Chart inserted at the back of this manual for specific information Spindle speed in revolutions per minute rpm X Y feed rate the rate in inches per minute ipm at which the Sabre travels during cutting metric millimeters per second mmps Z feed rate the rate in inches per minute ipm at which the tool plunges into the material metric millimeters per second mmps Changing spindle speed The standard router motor your chosen motor may differ s equipped with a slide switch that allows you to select the following speed settings 10 000 rp
10. from the operator during the warm up procedure gt To warm up the spindle 1 Starting at the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press B to select the Manual Feed menu The display reads MANUAL FEED A Manual feed mode B Manual feed rate C Spindle Air 3 Press A to select the Manual Feed Mode menu shown below MANUAL FEED MODE A Turn motor on B Motor warmup 4 Press B to select Motor Warmup The display reads MOTOR WARMUP A Start warmup B Cancel 5 Press A to start the warm up sequence Press B to cancel and return to the Manual Feed Mode menu MOTOR WARMUP A Start warmup B Cancel Time Left 0 0 min The spindle automatically turns on and the Sabre displays a message counting down the time left in the warm up sequence The spindle turns off when warm up is complete Holding down material To cut material safely and accurately the material must be held down securely on the table surface The more rigidly the material is held to the router table the better the cut quality When the material is held rigidly you will increase tool life and can increase X Y feed rate The Sabre permits several ways of holding down the material clamps the T Vac Option tape adhesive or a combination of methods It also accommodates use of sacrificial material Clamps can be used to secure the edges of the material to the table The T
11. from the vacuum shroud Raise the Z axis if necessary so that it clears the pressure foot Unplug the router motor Remove the two bolts and washers on each side of the motor that secure the side plates to the motor carriage Getting Started 27 Remove bolts Pressure foot 5 Lift off the pressure foot and vacuum shroud assembly Changing the pressure foot pad The pressure foot has a removable pad that rests on the workpiece and slides smoothly over it during cutting The cutter extends through an opening in the pressure foot pad Two pads are supplied with the Sabre a small pad with a 0 4 10 mm diameter opening for cutting small pieces and one with a 1 5 38 mm diameter opening for normal use gt To change the pressure foot pad 1 Raise the Z axis and the pressure foot Twist the pressure foot pad to release it from the snap fit Remove the old pad Insert a new pad Uu Bb AN Twist until the pad snaps into place Understanding Surface Reference ART Path designates a surface reference for each tool path routed by Sabre The surface reference point and the material thickness are used when initializing the Z axis with each tool The Sabre s surface reference point changes depending on the type of tool path generated by ART Path ART Path generates tool paths that produce two types of results through cut non through cut Through cut tool paths cut entirely through the material To accurately machine
12. holes for the pins 7 Reinstall the two top mounting screws then the two bottom screws and lower spring brackets 8 Install the side springs 9 Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the side of the carriage Standard Router 54 Sabre Owner s Guide Maintenance This section provides guidelines for maintaining the Sabre router in good operating condition Proper maintenance is based on daily inspection and daily and weekly cleaning Daily inspection Sabre Component Inspect For Entire machine surface Chips mist coolant buildup X and Y ways Debris Lead screws Debris Router motor carriage Debris Mist coolant nozzle Coolant buildup Mist coolant tank Coolant level Electrical cabinet air Debris filter Daily cleaning WARNING Disconnect the Sabre from the AC power outlet before performing any cleaning procedure Recommended cleaning supplies Vacuum Lint free cloth Hand broom 1 25 mm nylon or natural bristle brush 2 5 mm and 4 mm hex head wrenches Light machine oil 3 IN ONE Marvel Mystery oil or 10 weight machine oil 9 9 Maintenance 55 Table surface cleaning Use a hand broom to clean the router table surface after each operation brushing away the chips from around the router motor and the work table Use the lint free cloth to wipe the table clean X way cleaning The X ways are the shafts located on the beam and under the beam behind the cover on which the router motor c
13. into the hose supplied with the vacuum 3 Pull the ground strap cable through the hose and connect the hose to the hose provided on the Sabre 4 Pull all the slack length of the ground strap through the hole into the top of the vacuum and into the canister Connect the other end of the hose to the vacuum 5 Bring the end of the ground strap cable back out of the canister leaving about two or three feet of the cable coiled inside the canister Replace the top of the vacuum as shown and connect the hose 6 Remove the nut and star washer assembly from the ground stud on the back of the electrical cabinet 7 Put the ring lug of the ground strap cable on the ground stud and attach it with the star washer and nut 8 Tighten the screw securely to ensure a reliable connection 26 Sabre Owner s Guide Ground strap to electrical cabinet Ground strap from chip removal system Customer supplied vacuum gt To use the chip removal system 1 2 3 4 Plug the vacuum into the labeled electrical cabinet outlet Loosen the locking handles and lower the vacuum shroud to the material Press the shroud firmly against the material surface Tighten the locking handles The vacuum starts automatically when the job starts Removing the pressure foot assembly You need to remove the pressure foot and the chip removal vacuum to change motors ta To remove the pressure foot and vacuum shroud 1 2 3 4 Remove the vacuum hose
14. is turned on or after loading a new firmware revision normal power up Since the Sabre is turned on and tested at the factory before shipment you normally will never see the first time power up sequence when you start your router for the first time at your facility However you will see this sequence after loading a new firmware revision First time or after loading a firmware revision After loading a new firmware revision you must specify the router type Sabre 404 or 408 the cutting motor type router motor high frequency spindle or ATC spindle and set the orientation The sequence and displays are as follows gt To start up the first time or after a firmware revision 1 After the firmware is loaded the display shows SELECT MACHINE Sabre 404 A Change 12 Sabre Owner s Guide 2 Press A to toggle between Sabre 404 and Sabre 408 Press ENTER when it displays your router type The display shows Spindle Router Router A Change 3 Press A to toggle between Router Spindle and ATC Spindle Press ENTER when the display shows the motor type installed on your router The display shows ORIENTATION A Orient System WARNING The Sabre will move quickly Stand away from the table the corner an error will occur Turn power off and on at the electrical cabinet so CAUTION If you move the carriage into the front left corner so that it stops against that the Sabre repeats orientation 4 Press A The Sabre m
15. must be installed before milling the mats Click on Output and Rout When Sabre receives the job from ART Path it displays STATUS SABRE Idle JOB Ready The spindle speed is set from ART Path Press START once The display shows STATUS MACHINE Paused JOB Ready Job Start Load Material Press START again The display shows STATUS MACHINE Paused JOB Ready Scrolling tool message Press START again The display shows NOMINALTHICKNESS 0 000 in A Increase B Decrease Press ENTER to accept the Nominal Thickness value The display shows SET ACTUAL THICKNESS A Use Last 0 489 B Use Nominal 0 000 C Do Material Init 36 Sabre Owner s Guide 9 Press C to perform a Z axis initialization to the mat surface The display shows Z INIT MATERIAL A Initialize 10 Initialize the tool to the table mat the material to be routed and press A The display shows MAIN MENU A Z init B Speeds feeds C Home 11 Press ENTER The display shows STATUS MACHINE Active JOB Ready Scrolling tool message The motor turns on The router plunges quickly to its initialized height then plunges into the mat material and begins cutting Routing 37 Routing Safety guidelines Before routing please read and observe all safety guidelines A WARNING The Sabre is a high speed cutting machine Its use may be hazardous if you do not observe the following precautions These precautions are necessary fo
16. operation Serious damage may result if the router hits a clamp during cutting gt To install clamps 1 Press the X and Y move keys to move the router carriage to the back of the table 2 Place the material or sacrificial material on the table and position it so that the edges to be clamped are near a T slot 3 Insert the knob and screw assembly through the clamp strap 4 Place the T nut into a T slot as shown below The bevels must be oriented so that they contact the inside of the T slot when tightened Routing 41 T nut 5 Insert the screw through the T slot into the T nut and tighten Nr Workpiece 6 The clamp strap should be parallel to the material surface If necessary place a block under the back of the clamp to keep the clamp level Turn the knob to tighten the clamp assembly Using the T Vac The T Vac reduces the need for sacrificial material by holding the material securely on the table surface without adhesive With certain materials you may wish to use sacrificial material or clamps in addition to the T Vac The T Vac is ideal for materials that are flat Do not use the T Vac with very small materials porous materials or materials with irregular surfaces To use the T Vac 1 The vacuum under any table slat may be turned on or off using the valve handles on the vacuum manifold The vacuum is on when the valve handle is vertical The vacuum is off when the valve handle is horizontal Turn o
17. piece The Sabre begins routing the job Press B to use the nominal value for the current thickness value Nominal thickness values can be used when through cutting the work piece The Sabre begins routing the job Press C to perform a Z axis initialization to the material surface You must establish a material surface reference when the job contains non through cutting tool paths For more information on initializing to the material see Establishing material surface reference The control pad displays Z INIT MATERIAL A Initialize Routing 49 10 Initialize the tool to the material and press A The control pad displays MAIN MENU A Z init B Speeds feeds C Home 11 Press ENTER The control pad displays STATUS SYSTEM Paused JOB Ready Scrolling tool message 12 Press START to rout the job The motor turns on The router plunges quickly to its initialized height then plunges into the material and begins cutting After the tool path is complete the Sabre pauses and prompts you to load the next tool You must initialize the Z axis to the table and continue with the routing sequence as described above until all tool paths are complete Emergency stopping Press the red emergency stop switch on either end of the router beam or on the control pad bracket if routing must be stopped immediately in an emergency The job terminates immediately and must be restarted AN CAUTION If the tool is in the material when y
18. scc dene uini pap n gH ER UHR SIR REESE ERHEBEN tree 16 Returning to default configuration settings sss eee nnns 16 Choosing the language for message displays sss eene 16 Choosing English or metric measurement units sse eee eene 17 Setting cceleration sc a erede pee aie eee en een een eed 18 Setting positioning fates s an sere et nemi i eee i Er geret e prre b eie rr aere retos e lltergssiee 18 Using table protection neret da ao eode mein 19 Setting start delay concesiones toten tn D rea He f tenet Ban 20 Selecting the job data type eee eter tei ere P de oerte hae retra 20 Cutting tools ii catia ER eee eel BREI eile ald rape MA anh beara 21 Colles eet RN 21 Installing cutting tool nente a ia modes ed 22 REMOVING a tool cesta Rete ee e te eee ei ee ee ete m een etes 23 Installing and replacing a pen tool sse eee ee nennen nnns 24 Using the chip removal system sse eee eene nennen nennen nennen nnne 25 Removing the pressure foot assembly sss eee e e nennen nnns 26 Changing the pressure foot pad ecce eee bea eie mm ke n XD n de a ada 27 Understanding Surface Ref ren es inenen eene e e enne nennen nnns 27 Setting the surface references i e cede ae aan Bali ui Eine 28 Verifying surface reference at the Sabre sss eee nre 29 Zaxisanitialization i he ne d hai n n eph 30 Establishing a table surface refe
19. signals Check amp repair E Stop components as required Error X Tower sensing insufficient or Motor Encoder or wiring problem Encoder Motor excess Encoder counts Rear Right or Jumped Z Limit Switch Error Y Encoder Motor f signal to Tower during power up or Error Z coder Motor Tower sensed loss of E Stop Circuit shut down Servo Amp power circuit Cannot rotate Motor to generate Encoder signals Check amp repair E Stop components as required Error X Polarity Encoder count feedback Check Limit Switch and cabling in the Reversed indicates backward motion opposite direction of travel for the affected Error Y Polarity axis A signal from the Limit Switch while Reversed or Error Z the axis is travelling in the direction will Polarity Reversed generate this error code Error Fault in X Axis Motor Servo Amplifier Check Servo Amp Board circuit amp wiring for Error Fault in Y Axis or problem the affected axis Repair replace as required Error Fault in Z Axis Spindle I O Failure Tower cannot communicate Spindle Controller not powered on with Spindle Motor Controller Serial cable or DUART Card harness is disconnected or faulty DUART Card faulty Move the harness from P 2 to P 3 connector and retry Spindle Controller in error condition Refer to Manual in Controller for error diagnostic Error Interrupt x x Tower sensed a problem Reset System
20. the Gerber ART Path software prepares the design for routing by the Sabre ART Path allows you to generate tool paths of varying depths then output the job to the Sabre When used with design programs other than Gerber programs the open architecture ART Path Software Option enables you to import standard file formats into ART Path for tool path generation WARNING The Sabre is a computer controlled machine tool and should be used AN only by trained operators The safety guidelines in this manual must be followed at all times to avoid risk of injury About this manual This manual covers the basic information needed for using the Sabre The manual is arranged as follows Getting to Know the Sabre describes the items that make up the Sabre system and introduces concepts that will help you operate the Sabre safely and efficiently Getting Started guides you through the process of setting up the Sabre power up Sabre system settings to meet your needs installing and removing tools and more Routing provides detailed instructions for routing Maintenance outlines the procedures you should perform to keep the Sabre in good running order 2 Sabre Owner s Guide Troubleshooting suggests ways to analyze and respond to problems Error Messages lists messages that you may see on your Sabre screen the possible causes and suggested remedies Options provides an overview of options which may be purchased with the Sabre
21. the field 70 Sabre Owner s Guide Specifications Specification Sabre 404 Sabre 408 Active cutting area 54 x 54 54 x 100 1370 mm x 1370 mm 1370 mm x 2540 mm Overall size 69 x 75 69 x 123 1750 mm x 1900 mm 1750 mm x 3120 mm 750 Ib 340 Kg 1 000 Ib 453 Kg thickness At nominal power Index Acceleration setting 20 Acrylic routing sees 48 Active cutting area 10 54 Actual material thickness 32 Adjust depth key 15 37 AND format aceto eret 8 Aluminum routing 47 Arrow Keys au sen isn 15 ART Path iiam caccia de des 9 LEA AS O REN 73 Automatic Tool Changer 73 Axes of movement sesseeeeeee 9 B Boundaries eere 54 Brass routing neuen 47 C Checklist pre job s sss 42 Chip removal system 8 29 USOS ihe tociens 30 Clainps tenute eet td 44 Cleaning ense tnn 58 electrical cabinet 60 lead screw eeseeene 59 table surface 59 KWAY a deside ete inde eite 59 NOWAY Er 59 Collar a asian 25 Configuration settings 16 Control pads uote eee 7 13 key functions oo cece eee cece eens 14 Customer support een 2 Cutting non through sss 10 31 32 through 10 31 32 tools I epe RET reden 25 D Daily inspection sse 58 Data type serisine ii enigni ee 24 Default configuration settings 16 Desi
22. tool Getting Started 15 Z axis move keys UP ARROW A Raises the tool DOWN ARROW V Lowers the tool FAST Press and hold while pressing the UP or DOWN keys to increase the speed at which the tool moves X Y axis move keys UP ARROW A Moves the tool toward the back of the table DOWN ARROW V Moves the tool toward the front of the table LEFT ARROW lt Moves the tool to the left RIGHT ARROW D Moves the tool to the right SLOW Press and release to slow X Y axis movement Press and release again to return to normal speed Message displays The 4 line message display shows menus instructions system and job status and error messages Each menu has a title for example MAIN MENU 1 followed by information and choices An upper case letter precedes a menu choice that can be modified If the menu choice can not be modified a lower case letter precedes it For example if you select Router as the Cutting Motor Type in the SETUP menu you cannot change the spindle speed in the SPEED FEEDS menu Spindle speed is not available as indicated by a lower case a in the example on the left If the feature is available an uppercase letter as shown in the example on the right precedes the menu choice SPEED FEEDS SPEED FEEDS a Spindle speed A Spindle speed B X Y feed rate B X Y feed rate C Z feed rate C Z feed rate Note that in both examples X Y and Z feed rates menu choices B and C are available In some cases pres
23. use the initialization gage when initializing the Z axis The gage is machined to a precise thickness which is automatically compensated for by the Sabre firmware Using any other piece of plastic will not provide the correct Z initialization results gt To establish a surface reference with material initialization 1 Move the spindle motor to the area that the job will be routed 2 Place the initialization gage on top of the material under the tool Q Initialization gage 3 Press the Z axis down arrow to lower the tool until it just scratches the surface of the gage You should be able to feel a slight scratch as you slide the gage under the tool CAUTION Lower the tool carefully You can damage the tool by driving it into the gage 4 Press the MATL Z INT function key The display reads Z INIT MATERIAL A Initialize 32 Sabre Owner s Guide 5 Make sure the tool touches the gage and then press A to complete initialization The display reads MAIN MENU A Z init B Speeds Feeds C Home Adjusting the depth There are two methods of adjusting the depth of initialization Permanently alter a tool s initialization value using the Adjust Depth menu or temporarily adjust the initialization depth of the current tool path using the Temp Adjust Depth menu Adjusting a tool s initialization depth After initializing a tool to the table you can permanently adjust its initialization value using the Adjust Depth menu
24. 158 and 159 at Encoder Cable Connections at Tower Reseat repair as required Electrical Tower Problem with Y Motor or Swap Y Motor amp Encoder Cables s 158 amp Cables 159 with X Motor amp Encoder Cables s 154 amp 155 at Tower and retry If error now reports as X Encoder Motor Problem is on the table Remember to replace the Cables to their proper Tower Connections Remove Y Motor from housing and attach directly to Tower in place of the Y Motor amp Encoder Cables s 158 amp 159 Retry If no error one of the Cables is bad Repair replace as required If Error still reports see next step below Remove side of Electrical Tower Swap the Y Servo Amp Board Assembly with the X Servo Amp Board Assembly Retry If error now reports as X Encoder Motor replace the Servo Amp Board Assembly If error still reports as Y Encoder Motor replace the Servo Motor Carriage at extreme right of Right Limit Switch is tripped With power off travel push Carriage toward center of Table approximately 6 and retry Check for damage to Right Limit Switch from Carriage contact Replace as required Problem with Left Right Limit Check Left Right Limit Cable connection Switch cable connections 156 at Electrical Tower Reseat repair replace as required Check Right Limit Switch to Cable connection Repair connection as required Retry Problem with Right Limit Disconnect Right Limit Switch from Cable Switc
25. 3 Press A to select the Table protection menu shown below TABLE PROTECTION On A Change 4 Press A to toggle between On and Off then press ENTER to choose the table protection setting Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears 20 Sabre Owner s Guide Setting start delay The start delay is the time the Sabre waits to begin cutting after the router motor is turned on This delay allows the motor to achieve the desired speed before cutting The default is four seconds e To set the start delay 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press down until you see CONFIGURATION 2 A Testing B Setup C ATC Menus 3 Press B to select the Setup menu Press down until you see SETUP MENU A Select machine B Spindle Router C Start delay 4 Press C to select Start delay menu shown below START DELAY 04 seconds A Increase B Decrease 5 Press A or B to change the rate then press ENTER to choose the rate Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears Selecting the job data type Job data type is reached from Setup Menu 3 and is used to switch between G Code EIA RS 274 D jobs and Gerber ART Path jobs It is not recommended that you change job data type from Gerber unless you are familiar with G Code data type For detailed information on using G Code jobs see the document Sabre R
26. 46 Sabre Owner s Guide The range of valid values is 1 to 100096 5 Press ENTER to record the change 6 Press START to continue with the job at the new feed rate Position control In addition to the move keys which allow you to move the carriage and the tool the Sabre provides the following functions that allow you to control its position Display the exact current position of the X Y and Z axes Raise the tool Z axis all the way up Z up Return to the table orientation point table 0 0 gt To display position Note You cannot display position during routing 1 Press the down arrow key until the display reads MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press A to select the Position control menu The display reads POSITION CONTROL A Position display B Zup C Return to 0 0 3 Press A to select the Position display menu shown below ABSOLUTE POSITION x 000 000 in y 000 000 in z 000 000 in 4 Press ENTER repeated to return to the STATUS menu uy To raising the tool Z up 1 Press the Z UP function key to raise the tool or press the down arrow key until the display reads MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press A to select the Position control menu shown below POSITION CONTROL A Position display B Zup C Return to 0 0 3 Press B to select Z up and raise the tool Repeatedly press EXIT to return to the STATUS menu Ro
27. 47 Emergency stopping cibo repre Pe yere ir tous sues rae Pri Ge nete ed seb dns une rr Pese ye PES reped 49 Pausing and restarting routing nate teet tette la ia 49 Verifying job size and boundaries asasi istes o ana eS EEE aeee ETES eNEAN ESERE 50 Setting and changing job home position sss eee ene eren 50 Displaying elapsed job time d ned ar re ie ces Pieter de Ph e dada Feet onis 51 Manual routing eet mne aed ted A 51 Controlling the spindle air on ATC equipped machines sss 52 Changing Motors seneso y Re RIO dena we etd e ree tibns eere e Hr e eee Ses 53 Maintenance OEE S 54 Daily inspection tete toe er isa 54 RT 54 Recommended cleaning supplies essen eene 54 lable surface cleaning 5 eii 2 ee fuss tede utet Rte i Ra eee Lngd 55 X Way clear pe S SE 55 Y way cleaning eee rear Ri Hi 55 L ad screweleaning td at e eai A e re idee ades 55 Electrical cabinet air filter cleaning sse eee eee enne 56 Weekly maintenance tes carson ioo ann sete esee pe seats 56 Z axis Iubric ti n z eee LIA reiecta docete eee Eie te EA 56 Troubleshooting Ba nc e RC E D eU EE 57 Error Messa D mec 64 Dep me A 68 High Frequency Spindle Optone mienis a e ae nennen 68 Mist Coolant Option s sssini ii essnee sa ug irn rcr n bv ies periret eb iride cards 68 BIS digas 69 Engraver
28. Altering the table initialization value affects all tool paths machined with that tool including tool paths in different jobs The adjusted depth remains until you re initialize the tool E Note the AD DEPTH speed key on the Sabre control pad now opens the TEMP ADJUST MENU rather than the ADJUST DEPTH MENU ta To adjust a tool s initialization depth 1 From the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Z Init B Speeds Feeds C Home 2 Press A to select Z Init The Z Init menu displays Z INIT A Table Init B Material Init C Temp Adjust Depth 3 Press A to select Table Init The system displays the Table Init menu TABLE INIT A Manual Table Init C Adjust Depth 4 Press C to display the Adjust Depth menu ADJUST DEPTH 0 000 in A Increase B Decrease 5 Press A to increase the depth of cut into the material Press B to decrease the depth and leave a web Press ENTER to record the change The change remains in affect for that tool until the next initialization Getting Started 33 Temporarily adjusting the initialization depth of a tool You can temporarily adjust the initialization depth of the current tool by using the Temp Adjust Depth Menu When the tool is replaced into the tool changer carousel the initialization depth of that tool returns to the original initialization value You can access the Temp Adjust Depth menu by pressing the ADJ DEPTH speed key or through the Z INIT me
29. Owner s Guide Copyright Notice COPYRIGHTO 2003 Gerber Scientific Products Inc All Rights Reserved This document may not be reproduced by any means in whole or in part without written permission of the copyright owner This document is furnished to support the Sabre Router In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document the party to whom it is given assumes its custody and control and agrees to the following 1 The information herein contained is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 2 This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or reproduction of the article shown and the delivery of this document shall not constitute any right or license to do so Printed in USA GSP and GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE are registered trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products Inc Sabre ART Path T Vac OMEGA Support First and Gerber Gold are trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 3M is a registered trademark of 3M Adobe Illustrator and Encapsulated PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc CASmate Pro is a registered trademark of ScanVec Inc Corel DRAW is a registered trademark of Corel Systems Corporation Gatorfoam is a registered trademark of International Paper Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HPGL is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Compan
30. Powerup 3 Press the Z axis down arrow keys on the control pad to lower the router motor to its lowest position 4 Clean the upper part of the Z axis ways with a lint free cloth Lightly oil the way with light machine oil Maintenance 57 6 Press the Z axis up arrow key to raise the router motor to its highest position 7 Clean the lower part of the Z axis ways with a lint free cloth 8 Lightly oil the way with light machine oil Do not oil the Z axis lead screw CAUTION Do not oil the Z axis lead screw located between the Z axis ways OILING THE LEAD SCREW WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE 58 Sabre Owner s Guide Troubleshooting This section contains general guidelines for troubleshooting the Sabre router For service contact your Gerber distributor or the Gerber Router Technical Support Group at 860 528 1028 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTICS CAUSES SOLUTIONS Check Power Cord Power Cord Disconnected Reconnect Power Cord Repair replace as Connection Damaged required No 230VAC 10 Breaker s in Sevice Panel Reset breaker s in Service panel Single Phase 30A r ie repair replace as rd at Outlet for Sabre Electrical Tower Wiring problem to or in the Check supply outlet and receptacle wiring outlet supplying A C to the repair replace as required Electrical Tower Correct A C is available to Emergency Stop Switch Check for wiring connector problem through Sabre Electrical Tower Circuit active the circuitry for th
31. Specifications outlines size and performance specifications For detailed information regarding ART Path OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE refer to your ART Path OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE User s Guides or on line Help Conventions Special information in this manual is presented in notes cautions and warnings as follows No Note A note contains important information that could affect successful completion of a task CAUTION A caution statement contains information which if not observed could result in damage to the equipment AN WARNING A warning statement contains information which if not observed could result in personal injury This type style is used to represent what is displayed on the Sabre s LCD display screen Customer support If you have questions regarding using maintaining or troubleshooting the Sabre or the ATC please contact your Gerber distributor or the Gerber Router Support Group at r y phone 860 528 1028 fax 860 290 5568 DX e mail gsprout gspinc com a www gspinc com If you are a Support First member use your toll free assistance number for more information on Support First call 860 528 1028 For field service telephones the number is 800 828 5406 US and Canada International customers call 860 643 1515 Gerber FastFacts answers to technical and service questions telephone number is 800 222 7446 FastFacts are also available on the Gerber web site Please use a phone that i
32. T Path Modify the RPM speed for the material and the tool you are using Press START once The display shows STATUS MACHINE Paused 48 Sabre Owner s Guide JOB Ready Load Material 6 Press START again Any Pre position move set in ART Path occurs now The display shows STATUS MACHINE Paused JOB Ready Scrolling tool message 7 The following prompt appears on the control pad display NOMINAL THICKNESS 0 500 in A Increase B Decrease 8 Verify that the nominal material thickness set in ART Path is correct Do one of the following Press ENTER to accept the nominal thickness value The control pad displays the Set Actual Thickness menu CAUTION Do not change the nominal thickness value sent from ART Path unless AN it is wrong The Nominal thickness value must be greater than or equal to the total depth entered in ART Path If the values do not match results will not be as expected Press A or B to change the nominal thickness The material thickness you select may range from 063 to 6 000 in 063 increments 1 5 mm to 150 mm in 1 5 mm increments Press ENTER to accept the nominal thickness value The control pad displays the Set Actual Thickness menu SET ACTUAL THICKNESS A Use Last 0 489 B Use Nominal 0 500 C Do Material Init 9 Choose one of the following Press A to accept the last thickness value as the current thickness value This is helpful when routing multiple jobs on the same work
33. Vac may eliminate the need for clamps adhesive and sacrificial material thus maximizing table area and minimizing setup time If your system was ordered with the T Vac Option the valves and manifold are installed at the factory and all pipes and fittings required to connect to the vacuum pump are supplied with the Sabre A separately purchased vacuum pump and filter are required Pump and filter specifications are available from your Gerber distributor Manifold T Vac plumbing Valves Engraver and Engraver Vacuum Options The Engraver Option provides increased engraving accuracy from its floating Z axis It also allows for quick tool changes by letting you initialize several tools before locking the Z axis A specially designed Engraver Vacuum Option can be separately purchased to clean debris from the engraving area during operation The Engraver Vacuum Option is a quiet conveniently sized system designed for use with the Engraving Option to clean debris from the table and engraving area Automatic Tool Changer Option The Automatic Tool Changer ATC option increases routing efficiency by performing tool changes during a routing job A rotating turret holds up to 10 tool holders with tools that are automatically swapped in and out of the 10 hp ATC spindle when the job calls for a tool change The ATC is attached to the side of the router table requiring only a couple of square feet of additional floor space It can be added in
34. a regular basis 38 Sabre Owner s Guide Pre job checklist Before starting to cut a job check the following V V RRS RRR OS Have you warmed up the spindle prior to its first use of the day Is the material secured to the table or sacrificial material If sacrificial material is used is it secured to the table Is the cutter in good condition Has the Z axis been initialized correctly for the type of routing either through cutting initialized to the table or non through cutting initialized to the material Is the table protection on if desired Are the X Y and Z feed rates correct Is the motor speed correct If clamps are used are they clear of the router path If mist coolant is used is the reservoir full If the chip removal system is used is it plugged into the electrical cabinet and turned on Is the pressure foot in position Is the pressure foot pad in good condition Is the job home position correct Will the job fit within the routing area Routing 39 Warming up the spindle For optimum performance warm up the spindle prior to its first use each day The Sabre controls the process with an automated warm up sequence located in the Manual Feed Mode menu There must be a tool loaded in the spindle during warm up If you do not install a tool the error message Tool needed appears on the Sabre display WARNING Move the spindle toward the center of the table to ensure that it is a safe distance
35. a through cut tool path without cutting into the table the Sabre must know the exact location of the table surface We call this a table surface reference A table surface reference is used along with a nominal material thickness because the exact thickness of the material is not required to machine to the table Establish a table surface reference by initializing a tool to the table using the Z init gage 28 Sabre Owner s Guide Depth of cut nominal thickness Nominal thickness 0 750 Sabre table referente Table reference for through cutting Non through cut tool paths rout into the material to a specified depth without cutting completely through the material The Sabre must know the location of the top surface of the work piece to achieve a precise depth of cut We call this a material surface reference A material surface reference is used with the actual material thickness Establish an actual material thickness by initializing the tool to the material surface with the Z Init gage Any errors in referencing the material surface result in tool paths that are too shallow or too deep 1 Actual thickness 0 732 Depth of cut 0 250 into material Material reference for non through cutting Associating the type of surface reference to specific tool paths in ART Path automates the cutting of a job with multiple tool paths The Sabre retains the nominal and actual material thickness in its memory When processing the job Sabre uses
36. age beyond active job area Check Emergency Stop cable wiring X ENCODER MOTOR Encoder count indicates Check Y ENCODER MOTOR insufficient or excess motion wiring encoder motor Ensure that rear and or right Limit Switches are not engaged at power up or have failed during job Check Emergency Stop cable wiring Z ENCODER MOTOR Error Messages 67 Error Cause Remedy X POLARITY REVERSED Encoder count indicates Check wiring Y POLARITY REVERSED backward motion Test Limit Switch es for that axis A failed limit switch CPODNSUY REVERSED opposite travel direction will result in the Tower receiving info that registers as motion in reverse of command Beep Codes Cause Remedy 1 beep Flash memory not loaded Check Flash memory 2 beeps RAM error Check RAM 3 beeps Hardware Board error incorrectly Replace CPU board reads a known I O address 4 beeps Flash write error Check Flash memory 5 beeps Can t communicate with keyboard Check keyboard and connections 6 beeps not used 7 beeps Servo system Axis error See remedies for Axis errors above 8 beeps Multifunction Peripheral chip Replace CPU board error 9 beeps FW system error This could be caused by a variety of problems The most likely problems are bad RAM or faulty CPU board 68 Sabre Owner s Guide Options This section provides an overview of the options which may be pu
37. al material surface and the workpiece material surface All subsequent up and down moves are made relative to the Z initialization position If the Z axis is not properly initialized the tool will cut at the wrong depth and could cut into the table The Z axis may be initialized for two types of routing through cutting and non through cutting When initialized for through cutting the Z axis is initialized to the table or sacrificial material surface and the Sabre tool cuts entirely through the workpiece during cutting When initialized for non through cutting the Z axis is initialized to the material surface and the Sabre tool plunges into the material to the depth specified in ART Path relative to the surface of the material Refer to the section Z axis initialization for detailed instructions Getting Started 11 Getting Started Before using the Sabre to cut a job perform these preliminary steps Connect the chip removal system ground strap Make sure all ground straps are securely connected to the ground stud on the rear of the electrical cabinet Verify that the table mats have been milled to create a perfectly flat surface Power up Explore the control pad Refer to the Sabre Router Menu Structure card in the back of this manual for details about the menus Select the display language Select English or metric measurement units Power up There are two power up sequences the first time the Sabre
38. and 220 VAC 20 amp for export units to supply power to the chip removal system vacuum The front of the electrical cabinet contains a window for viewing eight LED status indicators You may use these indicators to assist in troubleshooting under the direction of a Gerber service representative Getting to Know the Sabre 7 Emergency power shutoff switches The Sabre is equipped with three emergency power shutoff switches located as shown below When you press one of these switches you trip the main power breaker removing all power to the system These switches should be used only in an emergency when it is necessary to stop system operation immediately not to pause a job Emergency stop buttons Control pad The control pad lets you operate the Sabre by making menu selections to set upajob manually move the tool to a desired location start stop or pause a job change the speed or feed rate The control pad rests on a bracket convenient to the work surface but may also be hand held It provides a message display menu selection keys to make menu selections move arrow keys to move the router motor and several control keys The message display shows menus and messages 8 Sabre Owner s Guide Chip removal system The chip removal system helps keep the work area clean during routing by vacuuming chips into a customer supplied vacuum It is equipped with a pressure foot that rests on the workpiece and slides easily
39. and Engraver Vacuum Options occoccccoconononinanonnnonononononononananonononocnononon ancora nennen 69 Automatic Tool Changer Option sse eene nene nnns 69 Specifica ONS eM 70 Welcome 1 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sabre Router The Sabre is a router engraver for use in dimensional sign making woodworking and parts fabrication It offers high speed routing of lettering and graphic designs dependability and ease of use minimal maintenance requirements and configuration flexibility The Sabre can cut designs from a variety of materials foams plastic wood composites and non ferrous metals as well as draw all types of text and graphics The Sabre is available in two table sizes 4 foot x 4 foot 122 cm x 122 cm and 4 foot x 8 foot 122 cm x 244 cm A variety of options enhance operation The standard 3 hp router motor may be replaced with the High Frequency Spindle Option for quiet variable speed operation up to 24 000 rpm The Engraver Option provides the accuracy of an engraver with the cutting capabilities of a router in a single system The T Vac Vacuum Table Option provides superior holddown for a wide variety of material size and types The Sabre can rout designs created by using many standard design programs Composer in Gerber OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE CorelDRAW and CASmate Regardless of the program used to create the design to be routed
40. and retry Repeated being a number outside it s programming and Interrupts may require Control Board cannot identify it replacement Error Plot Data Tower received commands in Job type must be set to GERBER in Sabre Command unknown format Setup Menu page 3 Sabre firmware and ART Path Software must be compatible Error Invalid Code x Illegal G Code command Job type must be set to G CODES in received Sabre Setup Menu page 3 Error Table Bounds G Code command attempted Modify G Code job to ensure all movement to move one or more axes is within the active cutting area of the table Violation followed by X and Y coordinates outside of active cutting area of table 64 Sabre Owner s Guide Error Messages The following chart contains Sabre error message possible causes and suggested remedies If you need additional assistance contact your Gerber distributor or the Gerber Router Technical Support Group at 860 528 1028 Error Cause Remedy ATC AIR PRESSURE Air pressure drops below approximately 85 psi at sensor Faulty pressure sensor Boost air pressure greater than 100 psi as indicated on gage Replace pressure sensor ATC ARM arm sensor failure both on ATC arm out sensor and arm in sensor are both active Check sensors and wiring ATC ARM between MOVE IT OUT BY HAND ATC arm is stopped without fully extending or retra
41. arriage moves To clean the X way 1 Clean the X ways by wiping them with a lint free cloth 2 Lubricate the X ways with light machine oil X way Y way cleaning The Y ways are the shafts on which the beam moves There is one Y way on each side of the router running the length of the router gt To clean the Y way 1 Clean the Y ways by wiping them with a lint free cloth 2 Lubricate the Y ways with light machine oil Y way both sides of Sabre Lead screw cleaning N CAUTION Do not oil or lubricate the lead screws in any way LURBRICATING THE LEAD SCREW WILL CAUSE DAMAGE 56 Sabre Owner s Guide The lead screws are located along the width of the router motor carriage below the ways on the Z axis and beneath the center front of the router Use a soft clean brush to remove debris from the lead screws Electrical cabinet air filter cleaning gt To clean the electrical air filter 1 Snap off the cover of the air filter from the side of the electrical cabinet Remove the air filter from the cover Vacuum the filter thoroughly to remove dust and debris Replace the filter in the cover Uu Bb AN Reinstall the cover on the electrical cabinet Weekly maintenance Weekly maintenance consists of cleaning and lubricating the Z ways Z axis lubrication The Z axis ways are located on either side of the router motor Te Z ways gt To lubricate the Z axis 1 Ifthe motor contains a tool remove it 2
42. cing tool CAUTION Do not strike the cutting edge on the tool with the collet or any other hard material during tool installation Make sure the narrow end of the tapered collet points upward Be sure that the collet and spindle are clean and undamaged Put the nut in the collet then insert the shank of the tool in the collet 10 A 11 Getting Started 35 CAUTION Do not allow a cutting tool to drop out of the collet Allowing a tool to strike another object can damage the tool or the object Hold the tool to prevent it from falling out and hand tighten the retaining nut Install the collet nut and tool into the router motor shaft Hold a wrench in one hand and place it on the flats of the router motor shaft Hold the other wrench in the opposite hand and place it on the retaining nut CAUTION When installing a tool do not attempt to gain leverage by jamming one wrench against the carriage while pushing on the other Tighten the retaining nut by pushing the wrenches with firm even force had To mill the mats Initialize the tool from the table mats as described in Establishing material surface reference In this case the mats are the material you are cutting In ART Path open 404MILL RTP if you have a Sabre 404 or 408MILL RTP if you have a Sabre 408 Click on OK Note These files accompany the ART Path revision provided with the Sabre and contain the correct depth and speed information This revision
43. cting Disable ATC then move arm off table manually Check air connections Check sensors and wiring Check Mechanical connections for air cylinder and shock absorber ATC ARM in table MOVE IT OUT BY HAND ATC arm is stopped without fully retracting Disable ATC then move arm off table manually Check air connections at ATC arm Check sensors and wiring Check Mechanical connections for air cylinder and shock absorber ATC SPINDLE ON Attempt to turn spindle ON with no tool Install tool before turning spindle on Check Clamp sensor wiring Check Tool presence sensor wiring BAD TABLE INIT Material surface is below table surface Re initialize tool with Table Init CAN T FIND THE ATC DISK HOME LOCATION ATC position 1 sensor did not get activated after attempting to rotate 11 tool positions Check sensors and wiring Error Messages 65 Error Cause Remedy CAN T MOVE THE ATC DISK ATC position movement Check sensors and wiring TO NEW LOCATION sensor did not get activated Check disk motor and wiring can t close the door Communication lost with ATC Check wiring can t engage safety can t grab can t move arm in can t move arm out can t open door can t release tool can t send speed request can t spin disk can t stop spindle can t turn on cone can t undo safet
44. d 66 Sabre Owner s Guide Error Cause Remedy ERROR Table Bounds G code command attempted Modify job so that all Violation X or X Y Y to move outside of table active movement stays within job area active job area Error Table protect Depth of cut will cut into table Adjust depth of cut or surface material thickness Turn Table Protect OFF FAULT IN X AXIS Motor servo amplifier fault Check servo amplifier FAULT IN Y AXIS wiring circuitry FAULT IN Z AXIS PLOT DATA COMMAND Illegal host GSPGL command Verify job type is Gerber received Make sure ART Path version is compatible with router version SPINDLE I O FAILURE Spindle Controller is not Make sure spindle controller turned on is on Attempt to turn on spindle Install tool before turning on without a tool spindle Spindle Controller failure Check spindle controller error codes UART Card Not Found Could not locate UART card Make sure UART card is installed firmly into connector and that all connections are properly made UART OVERRUN Host communication not Make sure host responding to flow control communication serial port is configured for proper flow control X AXIS Limit switch was tripped Power cycle and re orient Y AXIS Could not move to 0 0 position router while Orienting Check for obstruction to axis EN Servo amplifier exceeded movement maximum position error Do not move carri
45. de the acceleration settings chosen at the Sabre a To set acceleration 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press down until you see CONFIGURATION 1 A Table protection B Acceleration C Revision level 3 Press B to select Acceleration The display reads ACCELERATION Normal A Change 4 Press A to toggle among Normal Low and Auto Press ENTER to record the selection Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears Setting positioning rate The positioning rate is the speed at which the Sabre carriage moves between shapes when the tool is up when returning to the job home position and when returning to the table 0 0 position The maximum speed for the Sabre 404 is 1414 inches per minute ipm 598 59 mm per second mmps at the nominal voltage The maximum for the Sabre 408 is 1300 ipm 550 33 mmps at the nominal voltage The default for both is 850 ipm 359 83 mmps To achieve the maximum positioning rate the nominal input voltage must be at least 220 V AC WARNING For safety reasons use a positioning rate of 850 ipm until you become familiar with Sabre operation and speed gt To change the positioning rate 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration Getting Started 19 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu
46. e three Emergency Stop Circuit Breaker trips Switches immediately at power up Problem with Transzorb in Check Transzorb on TB3 of Power Input Electrical Tower Power Input Panel Transzorb is attached between lugs 3 Panel amp 7 on the A side of TB3 NOTE System can be operated with Transzorb disconnected for test purposes Problem with Electrical Check Electrical Tower Circuit Breaker Tower Circuit Breaker Assembly Replace as necessary Assembly No A C into the LF1 Line Problem with A C feed wires Check LF1 input wiring from TB3 4B and Filter in Electrical Tower to LF1 Problem with fuse F2 TB3 8B Repair replace as required Check Power Input Panel F2 fuse replace as required with fuse of same rating No A C from the LF1 Line Problem with A C feed wires Repair replace A C feed wires between LF1 Filter in Electrical Tower between LF1 and TB1 of and TB1 of Power Supply Replace LF1 Line Power Input Panel to TB1 Power Supply Problem with Filter on the Power Supply LF1 Line Filter Correct A C is available at Problem with A C feed wires Repair replace A C feed wires between TB1 TB1 on the Power Supply between TB1 and Power and Power Supply Supply Problem with dc output of Test for 5 volts dc output at connection J1 Power Supply 1 of Power Supply regulator Board Replace Power Supply if no 5 volts dc present Troubleshooting 59 UART Card Not Found System cannot recognize Ch
47. eck Serial Interface Card for proper Message that the Serial Interface Card seating onto Driver Board in Tower Retry is installed Try installing Serial Interface Card into a ERROR S different slot on the Driver Board Retry DISPLAY Replace Serial Interface Card Error Z Encoder Motor Cannot sample Z Motor Problem with Emergency Stop Switch Circuit Message Encoder during Power Up sensed during Power Up Tests Servo Tests System becomes disabled Cannot rotate Z Motor so cannot get feedback from Encoder Check if EMGNCY SW FAULT Lamp on Driver Board is lit If so reference Emergency Stop Switch Testing entry elsewhere in this guide Problem with Up Limit Switch Check Up Limit Cable connection 165 at cable connections Electrical Tower Reseat repair replace as required Check Up Limit Cable connection in Z Hood Assembly on Beam Twin Cable has one one connector for Limit Switch and one connector that is Jumped Ensure Jumper Plug is properly seated Repair connection as required Retry Problem with Motor or Check Cable Connections 163 and 164 at Encoder Cable Connections at Tower Reseat repair as required Electrical Tower Problem with Z Motor or Swap Z Motor amp Encoder Cables s 163 amp Cables 164 with X Motor amp Encoder Cables s 154 amp 155 at Tower and retry If error now reports as X Encoder Motor Problem is on the table Remember to replace the Cables to their proper Towe
48. eel a light scratch while sliding the gage under the tool 4 Press the TBL Z INT function key The display reads TABLE INIT A Z Init Table C Adjust Depth Getting Started 31 5 Press A to select Manual Table Init The Z Init Table menu displays Z INIT TABLE A Initialize 6 Verify that the tool is still touching the gage and press A to complete manual Z axis initialization The display reads TABLE INIT A Z Init Table C Adjust Depth 7 Press SHIFT EXIT or EXIT repeatedly to return to the Status menu Establishing material surface reference You should establish a material surface reference with a Material Z Init when you plan to cut into but not through the work piece Initializing to the table with a Table Z Init and establishing a surface reference with a Material Z Init determines the actual material thickness The surface reference data along with the actual thickness allow the Sabre to plunge into the material to the exact depth specified in Art Path because the exact location of the material surface is known The Sabre prompts you to verify nominal thickness and to set actual thickness which establishes the material surface reference once a job is received from Art Path Even if the job contains multiple tool paths that use different tools you are only required to establish the surface reference once for each job All non through cutting tool paths use the same material surface reference AN CAUTION Always
49. ency Spindle is installed snap the collet into the collet nut This step is not necessary if the standard router motor is installed o No Note If using a 125 or 3 mm tool insert the tool into the sleeve 7 Insert the sleeve or shank of the tool into the collet AN CAUTION Do not allow a cutting tool to drop out of the collet Allowing a tool to strike another object can damage the tool or the object 8 Hold the tool to prevent it from falling out and insert the collet nut and tool into the router motor shaft Hand tighten the collet nut nt High Frequency T Spindle shaft A Standard router ar TA motor shaft 9 Hold a wrench in one hand and place it on the flats of the router motor shaft 10 Hold the other wrench in the opposite hand and place it on the collet nut Getting Started 23 CAUTION When installing a tool do not attempt to gain leverage by jamming one wrench against the carriage while pushing on the other CAUTION The collet nut must be tight enough to prevent the tool from loosening 11 Tighten the collet nut by pulling the wrenches toward each other with firm even force A from centrifugal force Removing a tool AN CAUTION When removing a tool do not attempt to gain leverage by jamming one wrench against the carriage while pushing on the other CAUTION Never strike the tool from the side to remove it Striking the tool will damage the spindle motor bearings CAUTION When changing tools alway
50. gn programs 8 Display language changing 18 DXF format u ee cede eh 8 Index 71 E Electrical cabinet sees 6 Emergency power switch 7 stopping 53 Engraver option 73 EPS format 8 Error messages 68 F Pastkey i nennen RU eects eS 15 FastBacts iue eie ana 2 Feed Key conecte s 15 Feed ratsionini 49 OVELTICING isra aie sten s 15 File formats ie eis 8 Firmware revision eccerre 11 Function keys sese 15 G G Code job 24 Ground strap cable 8 install nacion see s 29 H Hardwood routing 46 High frequency spindle OptOLn i iere seh Bite e ees 72 selectirig dae i 12 Holding down material 43 Home Key eet eene 10 15 FAP GE POLI tas iere e 8 l Initialization gage 34 35 Initialize from material surface 15 from table surface sss 15 Initializing VALVE 10 52 Inplace repeats sess 54 J Job boundaries eee 54 control keys tte 14 72 Sabre Owner s Guide stopping 53 Job home position and job size 54 control pad key 15 defined tae e edet as 9 returning to 21 setting nennen 9 54 L Language changing 18 LEBmdicators onere 6 Lubricating Z axis sess 60 M Machine selecting 11 Main power switch 6 Maintenance 58 daily cleaning sss 58 daily inspection sss 58 weekly
51. h Fabricate and install a jumper in the Cable connection in place of the Limit Switch Retry If no error replace Right Limit Switch Problem with Motor or Check Cable Connections 154 and 155 at Encoder Cable Connections at Tower Reseat repair as required Electrical Tower Problem with X Motor or Swap X Encoder amp Motor Cables s 154 amp Cables 155 with Z Encoder amp Motor Cables s 163 amp 164 at Tower and retry If error now reports as Z Encoder Motor Problem is on the table Remember to replace the Cables to their proper Tower Connections SYSTEM WILL Error X POWER UP Encoder Motor Message BUT Continued ERROR S ARE DISPLAY Continued SYSTEM WILL POWER UP BUT KEYBOARD WILL NOT GO TO THE ORIENT MESSAGE Keyboard Display remains in the Copyright Scroll Mode Problem with X Motor or Cables Continued Tower cannot successfully complete the built in power up self checks Problem with Keyboard Table Cable connection 151 at Tower or 151 harness connections to Control Board Problem with Keyboard Table Cable connection at Keyboard Support or problem with Keyboard curly cable to Support connection Problem with Keyboard Table Cable or Keyboard curly cable Troubleshooting 61 Remove X Motor from housing and attach directly to Tower in place of the X Motor amp Encoder Cables s 154 amp 155 Retry If no error one of the Cables is bad
52. he OHM test at the Tower end of the Cable Connection for the axis being tested repair replace as required If cabling tests out check the connections of the harness for that axis where it attaches to the Driver Board Use the following as a reference for the Cable and harness test POSITION TOWER CABLE CONNECTION DRIVER BOARD Z AXIS UP pins 3 amp 4 JUMPED pins 18 2 P109 UP pins 1 amp 2 JUMPED pins 3 amp 4 Y AXIS REAR pins 1 amp 2 FRONT pins 3 8 4 P111 REAR pins 1 amp 2 FRONT pins 1 amp 4 X AXIS RIGHT pins 3 amp 4 LEFT pins 1 amp 2 P113 RIGHT pins 3 8 4 LEFT pins 1 amp 2 Pin 3is used as GND pin 1 is common for 2 amp 4 Troubleshooting 63 MISC Error X Axis Error Y Limit switch tripped before Tower sensed erroneous trip from limit ERRORS Axis or Error Z axis reached it switch before axis reached it Faulty switch Axis cable or connection Axis cannot move to next Mechanical obstruction to movement of axis position Check for debris wedged between components Vacuum Shroud Pressure Foot catching in cut line etc Servo Amp overload Drag on axis Low dc volts to Servo Amp Excessive Positioning Rate Excessive VacShroud pressure against material etc Tower sensed problem in E Tower sensed loss of E Stop Circuit shut Stop circuitry down Servo Amp power circuit Cannot rotate motor to generate encoder
53. ill cut at the wrong depth and could cut into the table Establishing a table surface reference Perform a table initialization to get a table surface reference for each tool that is used When using the ATC you must initialize each tool before it is installed in the ATC The Sabre retains the ATC initialization data until the tool is removed or replaced Tools that are manually installed in the Sabre must be initialized to the table before each use Y Note If a job contains non through cut tool paths you need to obtain a material surface reference only once no matter how many tools are used in the job AN CAUTION Always use the initialization gage when manually initializing the Z axis to the table and when initializing the Z axis to the material The gage is machined to a precise thickness which is automatically compensated for by the Sabre firmware Using any other piece of plastic will not provide the correct Z initialization results Q Initialization gage gt To manually initialize the Z axis to the table surface 1 Use the X Y axis keys to move the spindle motor to a convenient position over the milled table mats for initialization 2 Place the initialization gage on the table mats under the tool AN CAUTION Lower the tool carefully You can damage the tool by driving it into the gage 3 Carefully press the Z axis down arrow to lower the tool until it just scratches the surface of the gage You should be able f
54. ip removal system Use the chip removal system when cutting plastic foam and wood Disconnect the chip removal system when pen plotting scribing or cutting metals such as aluminum or brass The chip removal system includes a pressure foot to hold the workpiece flat against the table to prevent the workpiece from lifting during cutting The pressure foot also makes cutting safer by preventing chips and small pieces of material from being thrown during cutting WARNING Do not use the chip removal system when cutting metal or with the Mist Coolant Option Wet metal chips vacuumed into the chip removal system are an explosion hazard especially when combined with coolant The Sabre chip removal system hose contains a ground strap cable which protects the Sabre from static discharges that can interrupt operation This ground strap must be installed prior to first use CAUTION The ground strap cable must be properly installed in order to discharge built up static electricity which could affect the operation of the system ta To install the ground strap One end of the ground strap cable is already connected to the interior of the vacuum hose Continue with the following eight steps 1 Lead the ground strap cable the part that extends from the end of the vacuum hose to the electrical box making sure that there is ample slack on the strap to comfortably comnect it Do not connect it at this time 2 Insert the end of the ground strap cable
55. k in wiring cicuit for the Activate each E Stop Switch If any do not lamp on Driver Board is Emergency Stop Switches or trip the Tower Circuit Breaker concentrate activated or there are poor connection at the P123 efforts on that Switch and attaching cabling problems with shutting position on the Tower Driver down via the switches Board Check switches cabling and harnesses for the E Stop Circuit If a 24 volts dc pulse gets to the Tower Circuit Breaker but the Breaker does not trip replace the Circuit Breaker Cable connects Left amp Check for loose connections Repair replace cabling as required Right Switches Cable or damage to cabling connects Left Switch to throughout the connecting keyboard Support Switch cabling Cable connects Keyboard Support Switch to Electrical Tower connection R166 The Limit Switches are normally closed An OHM reading taken across the pins of the Limit Switch connector usually shows between 4 and 7 OHMS If the reading is zero or high the Limit Switch should be replaced When a Limit Switch is tripped either by the Vane that the Switch straddles when the axis is moved to the Orientation Point or by manually inserting a screwdriver putty knife or other device that will attract the magnets in the Switch the OHMS should rise at a steady rate If there is no reaction on the Meter when the Limit Switch is tripped replace the Limit Switch If the Switches test out properly repeat t
56. l pad gt To control the spindle air 1 Starting at the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press B to select the Manual Feed menu The display reads MANUAL FEED A Manual feed mode B Manual feed rate C Spindle Air 3 Press C to select the Spindle Air menu shown below Press A to change the selection from Spindle Air on or off SPINDLE AIR CONTROL A Turn air on or off 4 Press ENTER to accept the change and SHIFT EXIT or EXIT repeatedly to return to the Status menu Routing 53 Changing motors The Sabre may be used with the standard 3 hp router the High Frequency Spindle Option the Automatic Tool Changer Option or the Engraving Option Follow the procedures below to change the router motor Removing the pressure foot makes changing the motor easier See Removing the pressure foot assembly on page 31 for directions Nu To change motors 1 Shut off power to the Sabre by turning off the main power breaker on the electrical cabinet Disconnect the router motor power cord on the carriage Unhook and remove the side springs Loosen the four screws that secure the motor bracket to the carriage Remove the lower spring brackets Two pins projecting from the bracket hold the bracket in place while the screws are removed Slide the bracket with the pins from the carriage 6 Slide the new motor bracket assembly into the
57. lapsed Job Time at the end of a job Press any key to clear the display Elapsed Job Time is helpful when estimating job costs and times Manual routing The Sabre allows you to make straight horizontal or vertical cuts under manual control from the control pad which is useful for cutting off sections of material You cannot cut curves or diagonals gt To set the feed rate for manual routing 1 10 11 Press the down arrow key until the display reads MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration Press B to select the Manual feed menu The display reads MANUAL FEED A Manual feed mode B Manual feed rate C Spindle Air Press B to select the Manual Feed Rate menu shown below MANUAL FEED RATE 0300 ipm A Increase B Decrease Press A or B to change the feed rate then press ENTER to record the setting Press the X and Y move keys to move the carriage to the point where you want to start cutting usually to edge of the material Press A The display reads MANUAL FEED MODE A Turn motor on off B Motor warmup Press A to turn on the motor and the vacuum Press the Z move keys to lower the tool into the material Press the X and Y move keys to move the carriage Press the Z move keys to raise the tool Press A again to turn the motor off 52 Sabre Owner s Guide Controlling the spindle air on ATC equipped machines You can turn on or turn off the spindle air from the Sabre contro
58. m 13 000 rpm 16 000 rpm 19 000 rpm 21 000 rpm The high frequency spindle speed can be set in ART Path or by using the control pad RPM function key Refer to the ART Path and Auto Carve User s Guide to set the RPM in the tool path dialog boxes Routing 45 Overriding the X Y feed rate You can override the X Y FEED RATE set in ART Path by a percentage of the established rate The effect of various percentages entered from the Sabre control pad on a 50 ipm feed rate set in ART Path is as follows Override Actual Feed Rate 100 50 ipm 50 25 ipm 200 100 ipm gt To adjust the X Y Feed Rate 1 Press the PAUSE job control key and wait for the router to pause 2 Press the FEED RATE function key The display reads SPEED FEEDS A Spindle Speed B X Y feed rate C Z feed rate 3 Press B The display reads X Y Feed Rate 0100 A Increase B Decrease 4 Press A to increase the feed rate B to decrease the feed rate 5 The feed rate ranges from 1 to 1000 o Press ENTER to record the change Press START to continue with the job at the new feed rate gt To override the Z feed rate 1 Press the PAUSE job control key 2 Press the FEED RATE function key The display reads SPEED FEEDS A Spindle Speed B X Y feed rate C Z feed rate 3 PressC The display reads Z FEED RATE 0100 A Increase B Decrease 4 Press Atoincrease the Z feed rate Bto decrease the Z feed rate
59. mpts to move toward front stops then displays error message Z Axis attempts to Orient before reaching top limit switch moves slightly downward then displays error message Z Axis attempts to move toward top stops then displays error message Left limit switch or connection problem Repair replace as required Some type of mechanical obstruction inhibiting axis movement Check for any debris binding of mechanical parts etc Front limit switch or connection problem Repair replace as required Some type of mechanical obstruction inhibiting axis movement Check for any debris binding of mechanical parts etc Top limit switch or connection problem Repair replace as required Some type of mechanical obstruction inhibiting axis movement Check for any debris binding of mechanical parts etc 62 Sabre Owner s Guide PROBLEM OCCURS DURING ORIENTATION Continued One of the axes will not Problem with drive Check for slippage in pulley to motor move to the Orient Point mechanism on affected axis connection possible loose damaged clamp other axes operate on motor pulley Repair connection as normally NO errors necessary appear on Keyboard Display Check for slippage in pulley to Leadscrew connection possible loose damaged clamp on Leadscrew pulley Repair connection as necessary Check for broken damaged drive belt on affected axis Replace as required EMGNCY SW FAULT Brea
60. n point at the 0 0 position the front left corner of the Sabre table as well as the highest elevation of the tool above the table The Sabre calculates all future moves on the table relative to this point Job home position The job home position is the point on the router table where you want the job to start It corresponds to the start position in the job data Job home position may be set in the following ways Allow the tool position when you press Start to be the job home position Seta pre position move from the ART Path output dialog box The tool position after the move is the job home position 10 Sabre Owner s Guide Press the control pad move keys to move the tool to the desired position and press the Home function key Y Note Use the Home key only if you have already pressed Start and wish to establish a different job home position The job home position must allow sufficient room for the job to fit within the active cutting area If job home position causes the job to extend beyond the routing area the Sabre displays an error message indicating that the job exceeds table boundaries To continue you will have to change the job home position ART Path offset or number of repeats so that it fits within table boundaries Z axis initialization Z axis movement is the up and down movement of the tool Z axis initialization establishes the location of the cutting tool relative to the router table or sacrifici
61. n the vacuum only under areas of the table covered by material To maximize vacuum cover vacuum holes in table slats which have the vacuum on but are not covered by material with non porous material especially for small parts 4 Clamps are recommended if the job will be left unattended without the vacuum on Using sacrificial material When cutting all the way through material you may want to attach the material to sacrificial material instead of to the table surface to protect the table surface from damage No sacrificial material is required when engraving 42 Sabre Owner s Guide Follow these guidelines when choosing sacrificial material Selecta sacrificial material with a density similar to the material being cut Medium Density Fiberboard MDF is a good sacrificial material since it is porous enough to allow the vacuum to draw through it and hold the workpiece in place The best sacrificial materials are acrylic or pressed boards such as chip board and Masonite Acrylic is recommended over pressed board that contains glue Glue is abrasive and can wear out cutter tips Remove the protective paper from acrylic before using it as sacrificial material The material being cut determines how you attach material to sacrificial material You can use double sided tape high tack transfer tape low tack transfer tape or spray adhesive These products are available from your Gerber distributor as well as through most industrial
62. nd hardwood Use double sided high tack tape to secure the material directly to the table This tape is not affected by mist coolant and is suitable for securing metal Cutting metal requires high cutting forces Routing 43 When cutting rough textured wood use both double sided high tack tape and spray adhesive gt To mount thick aluminum or brass thicker than 125 3 18 mm without T Vac 1 2 Use 1 8 3 18 mm acrylic sacrificial material Use double sided high tack tape to hold the material onto the sacrificial material Be sure to use aggressive tape to keep the shapes from shifting when they are cut free of the material 3 Apply the tape so that all shapes are held securely to the sacrificial material 4 Use clamps to secure the aluminum acrylic assembly to the table gt To mount thick aluminum or brass thicker than 125 3 18 mm with T Vac Y 1 NE Note Do not use sacrificial material Make sure the material is relatively flat or that the T Vac can accommodate any warp and hold the material securely Set up the job to leave a slight web 005 008 127 mm 203 mm uncut to keep the shapes in place as they are cut free of the material Use the ADJ DEPTH function key to adjust the depth during cutting as described on page 32 Note To remove the shapes from the aluminum material remove the material from the table and tap each shape with a rubber hammer Deburr each shape with a file or burr t
63. ned operator should run the Sabre 34 Sabre Owner s Guide During routing the Sabre moves quickly Do not lean over the machine Stand away from the routing table Tie back or cover long hair Remove loose jewelry ties scarves and loose clothing that can catch in moving parts Wear protective eyewear such as goggles or safety glasses that cover the front and sides of the eyes Wear ear protection During routing noise levels can reach 85 decibels Keep all personnel at a safe distance from the Sabre when it is operating Unplug the router motor when changing tools Keep the work area clean and clear Milling the mat This procedure mills a new surface onto the table mats that is absolutely flat with respect to the router motor allowing for precise uniform depths of cut at any location on the router table The procedure consists of installing the table surfacing tool initializing the tool sending the job from the computer milling the mats Note Gerber recommends warming up the spindle prior to its first use each day See Warming up the spindle on page 39 for complete instructions The steps in this procedure are the same basic steps used to run any job on the router gt To install the table surfacing tool 1 2 3 A Slew the router motor near the front of the table Unplug the router motor Select the 1 250 table surfacing tool and the 5 collet from the tool kit Table surfa
64. ng area Inplace repeats include the park position within the active cutting area Setting and changing job home position The job home position is the position on the router table where you want the job to start It corresponds to the start position in the job data Job home position may be set in the following Ways You can allow the tool position to be the job home position when you press START You can set a pre position move from the ART Path Output dialog box which will change the start position Ifyou decide to change the job start position before you press the START button for the third time you can use the control pad move keys to move the tool to the new position thus changing the job start position gt To change job home 1 Press the X Y move keys on the control pad to move the tool to the desired job home start position 2 Press the Home function key and go to step 3 or press the down arrow key until the display reads MAIN MENU A Z init B Speeds Feeds C Home 3 Press C to select the Home menu shown below HOME A Return home B Set home C Undo home 4 Routing 51 Press A to move the tool to the current home position To change the home position press the X and Y move keys to move the tool to the desired position then press B to set the new home position To undo the new setting and return to the previous one press C Displaying elapsed job time The Sabre now displays the E
65. nguage menu shown below SELECT LANGUAGE English A Change Press A to toggle among the languages until you see the correct language 6 Press ENTER to choose the language Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears Choosing English or metric measurement units The Sabre can display dimensions in either inches or millimeters Lr To select units 1 Press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press down until you see CONFIGURATION A Testing B Setup C ATC Menus 3 Press B to select the Setup menu Press down until you see SETUP MENU A Select language B Units C Positioning rate 4 Press B to select the Units menu shown below UNITS English A Change 5 Press A to toggle between English or metric until you see the correct units measurement 6 Press ENTER to choose the units Press EXIT repeatedly until the STATUS message appears 18 Sabre Owner s Guide Setting acceleration Acceleration is the rate at which the Sabre gains speed from stop to the full speed set for the job in ART Path By default acceleration is set to Normal You can also lower the acceleration to increase precision for very detailed work Low or allow the Sabre to automatically adjust acceleration to the geometry of the design Auto e Note When using RT Path 32 the acceleration settings sent from the software overri
66. nu Y Note the ADJ DEPTH speed key on the Sabre control pad now opens the TEMP ADJUST MENU rather than the ADJUST DEPTH MENU tu To temporarily adjust the depth of a tool path 1 From the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 1 A Z Init B Speeds Feeds C Home 2 Press A to select Z Init The Z Init menu displays Z INIT A Table Init B Material Init C Temp Adjust Depth 3 Press C to display the Temp Adjust Depth menu TEMP ADJUST DEPTH 0 000 in A Increase B Decrease 4 Press A to increase the depth of cut into the material Press B to decrease the depth and leave a web Press ENTER to record the change The change remains in affect only for that tool path Mat milling The Sabre is shipped with protective mats installed on the table surface The mats provide accurate depth control and minimize the need for sacrificial material under the workpiece Table mats are replaceable The mat surface must be milled prior to first use to provide a perfectly flat work surface It may be repeated to establish a new surface or if new mats are installed The mat milling operation uses tool path files that accompany ART Path No separate file installation is necessary Safety guidelines Before milling the mats please read and observe these safety guidelines AN WARNING The Sabre is a high speed cutting machine Its use may be hazardous if you do not observe these safety guidelines Only a trai
67. ool tu To mount thin aluminum or brass and other thin metals less than 090 2 29 mm Whenever cutting aluminum holding down the material stiffly provides better cut quality and edge finish Using the method described below will allow you to hold the aluminum stiffly to the sacrificial material You will cut all the way through the aluminum into the sacrificial material leaving a clean edge This also allows removal of the cut pieces from the sacrificial moe without bending the aluminum Note 6061 T6 aluminum will give the best results 1 Use 1 8 3 18 mm acrylic sacrificial material cut the same size as the metal Remove the backing paper from one side Apply high tack transfer tape to the back side of the metal Be sure to squeegee the tape down well to achieve a good bond to the metal Apply high tack spray adhesive such as 3M Super 77 to the side of the acrylic without backing paper as well as to the taped side of the metal Follow the manufacturer s application instructions Allow the spray to become tacky then apply the material to the acrylic 5 Use clamps or the T Vac to hold down the aluminum acrylic assembly 44 Sabre Owner s Guide Acrylic sheet PVC sheet and similar materials Q Note Do not use sacrificial material uy To mount acrylic sheet PVC and similar materials Use a sheet with backing paper on both sides of the sheet The bottom sheet will allow you to cut to mask and keep the shapes in place
68. ool Changer ATC Option Please see Options section for descriptions of these options Use of the T Vac Option is described in this section of this manual Each option comes with its own user guide Standard components The Sabre is shipped assembled and is installed by an Gerber authorized installer Electrical cabinet T Vac supply pipe optional Tool kit contents 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 6 tool wrench set 250 or 6 mm Gerber Gold tools 125 or 3 mm Gerber Gold tools mat milling tool pen tool 250 or 6 mm collet 125 or 3 mm sleeve initialization gage pressure foot pad small spare fuses various sizes clamp assemblies Getting to Know the Sabre 5 Sabre router shown with standard motor Control pad bracket Tool kit High Frequency Spindle optional Control pad NEMA 12 Speed Controller optional 6 Sabre Owner s Guide Electrical cabinet WARNING Do not open the electrical cabinet Dangerous voltages exist in the interior The electrical cabinet distributes power to the Sabre and some of its related devices It is designed to stand on the floor behind or to the right of the router This location helps protect the cabinet from coolant and debris The main ON OFF power switch is located on the side of the cabinet Main power switch Electrical cabinet Power cord The electrical cabinet also has a switched outlet 115 VAC 15 amp for domestic units
69. ou press the emergency stop switch it remains in the material Before restarting the job raise the tool to avoid breaking it Pausing and restarting routing tu To pause routing 1 Press the PAUSE job control key Note Travel may not stop immediately 2 When the Sabre finishes routing the part of the job in its memory travel stops the tool lifts and the motion stops At this point you may move the carriage out of the way to inspect the job gt To continue after a pause 1 Press START once when you are ready to resume a paused job The carriage returns to the point where it was paused The tool plunges and continues routing gt To stop routing 1 Press RESET Travel stops immediately and the motor shuts off Note Pressing RESET while a job is routing removes the job from the Plot Spooler or GQ Manager queue To re cut the job you must send it again from ART Path 50 Sabre Owner s Guide Verifying job size and boundaries Job boundaries cannot exceed the active cutting area of the table If the job home position together with a pre position move causes the job to extend past the active cutting area Job Will Exceed Table Boundary will be displayed Also when using a pre position move that value will be added to the job size Job boundaries for specific job types are defined as All repeats are included within the boundary Paneled jobs are treated as separate jobs Each panel must fit within the active cutti
70. outer G Code Information Gerber part number P71171A Sal To select job data type 1 Starting at the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 Press C to select the Configuration menu Press the down arrow key until you see CONFIGURATION A Testing B Setup C ATC Menus Getting Started 21 3 Press B to select the Setup menu Press the down arrow key until you see SETUP MENU 3 A Job type 4 Press A to select Job Type The Select Job Data menu displays SELECT JOB DATA Gerber A Change 5 Press A to toggle between Gerber G Codes or Automatic Press ENTER to choose the job data type CAUTION Do not select G Code unless you are familiar with the G Code data type Running in the G Code mode without a G Code file could cause damage to the material or machine 6 Press SHIFT EXIT or EXIT repeatedly until the Status message appears Cutting tools The tools supplied in the tool kit are basic tools for average cutting jobs In addition to the table surfacing tool the tool kit contains three of each of the following tools 250 and 6 mm Gerber Gold Tools Stronger than the 125 and 3 mm tools Higher surface speed at the outside edge than the 125 and 3 mm tools creating a higher chip removal rate and a smoother edge finish Creates a 125 or 3 mm radius on all inside corners Has a 750 and 19 mm cut
71. over the workpiece surface during routing The pressure foot applies downward force on the material to keep it from lifting during routing The chip removal system comes fully installed but requires a customer supplied 3 hp minimum 16 gallon vacuum with a 2 5 64 mm diameter hose opening A hose supplied with the Sabre connects to the vacuum hose The Sabre hose contains a ground strap cable which protects the Sabre from static discharges that can interrupt operation CAUTION The ground strap cable must be properly installed in order to discharge built up static electricity which could affect the operation of the system Pressure foot T Operational concepts The Sabre is one part of a complete design and production system Routing a job on the Sabre is actually the culmination of a design and output process that involves a design program the Gerber ART Path software and the Sabre controls The role of the design program You will use a design program such as the Gerber OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE to create the sign or image you want to rout The Sabre can also rout designs created by a wide variety of other design programs If you do not use OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE the design program you use must be able to produce one of the following formats AI Adobe Illustrator format version 1 1 only EPS Encapsulated PostScript Adobe Illustrator format DXF Drawing Interchange File Format PRN
72. oves the tool to the machine orientation position and raises the tool The display shows STATUS SABRE Idle JOB Not Ready When this STATUS message appears the Sabre is ready for use Normal power up Turn on the main power switch on the electrical cabinet The switch should be pointing up The display shows ORIENTATION A Orient System CAUTION If you move the carriage into the front left corner so that it stops against the corner an error will occur Turn power off and on at the electrical cabinet so 1 2 IN WARNING The Sabre will move quickly Stand away from the table that the Sabre repeats orientation 3 Press A The Sabre moves the tool to the machine orientation position and raises the tool The display shows STATUS SABRE Idle JOB Not Ready 4 Whenever this STATUS message is displayed the Sabre is ready for use Power up tests When you turn power on the Sabre performs diagnostic self tests If an error occurs during self tests the system emits a continuous beep or a series of beeps Press RESET on the control pad to repeat the self test When the self tests are complete the STATUS message shown above appears Getting Started 13 Exploring the control pad and message displays The control pad contains a message display to tell you what the router is doing and to prompt you for information with menus The control pad keys are used to make menu selections and control the router Control pad The con
73. owing table provides specific information about the control pad Job control keys START PAUSE RESET Menu selection keys A B C Menu control keys EXIT PAGE UP t PAGEDOWN Y ENTER Function keys TBL Z INT table init MATL Z INT material init ADJ DEPTH ZUP RPM FEED feed rate HOME RET 0 0 ATC DFLT default configuration SHIFT Starts or resumes a routing job Temporarily stops router actions the stopped job may be restarted Pause may not take effect immediately Stops the job immediately if the router is running and terminates the job Selects menu choice A Selects menu choice B Selects menu choice C Returns to the previous menu without recording changes to the current menu Displays the previous menu Displays the next menu Records the menu selection made Allows you to initialize from the table surface for through cutting Allows you to initialize from the material surface for non through cutting Temporarily adjust the initialization depth of the current tool Raises the tool to its maximum height 0 0 Sets spindle speed High Frequency Spindle Option only Overrides the X Y feed rate set in ART Path Returns to or changes the job home position Moves the tool to the table orientation point lower left Opens the Automatic Tool Changer menu Returns to the factory default settings Press SHIFT and EXIT during manual routing to turn off the motor and raise the
74. r the safe and efficient operation of the Sabre router WARNING Do not store wet aluminum chips in a closed container and do not use the vacuum hose to clean up wet aluminum Wet aluminum produces hydrogen gas This gas may reach explosive concentrations when wet aluminum chips are stored in a closed container Only a trained operator should run the equipment Wear protective eyewear such as goggles or safety glasses which cover the front and sides of the face Do not use the router in a damp or wet location Do not store wet aluminum chips in a closed container Do not use the vacuum hose to clean up wet aluminum During routing the Sabre moves quickly Do not lean over the table Stand in front of the router table during system operations to provide easy access to the control pad support and emergency stop switches Keep the work area clear for easy access to the main power switch Unplug or turn off the router motor when changing tools Tie back or cover long hair Remove loose jewelry ties and loose clothing Wear ear protection During routing noise levels can reach 85 decibels Keep all personnel at a safe distance from the machine when it is operating Carefully secure the material with clamps even when using vacuum holddown Use the proper tool for the material Do not use small tools with heavy material Make a test cut whenever possible to test the tool in the material Perform all periodic maintenance procedures on
75. r Connections Remove Z Motor from top of Carriage and attach directly to Tower in place of the Z Motor amp Encoder Cables s 163 amp 164 Retry If no error one of the Cables is bad Repair replace as required If Error still reports see next step below Remove side of Electrical Tower Swap the Z Servo Amp Board Assembly with the X Servo Amp Board Assembly Retry If error now reports as X Motor Encoder replace the Servo Amp Board Assembly If error still reports as Z Motor Encoder replace the Servo Motor Error Y Encoder Motor Beam at extreme rear of Rear Limit Switch is tripped With power off Message travel push Beam toward front of Table approximately 6 and retry Check for damage to rear Limit Switch from Beam contact Replace as required Problem with Front Back Check Front Back Limit Cable connection Limit Switch 160 at Electrical Tower Reseat repair replace cable connections as required Check Rear Limit Switch to Cable connection Repair as required Retry 60 Sabre Owner s Guide SYSTEM Error Y Encoder Motor WILL Message POWER UP Continued BUT ERROR S ARE DISPLAY Continued Error X Encoder Motor Message Problem with rear Limit Disconnect Rear Limit Switch from Cable Switch Fabricate and install a jumper in the Cable connection in place of the Limit Switch Retry If no error replace Rear Limit Switch Problem with Motor or Check Cable Connections
76. rchased with the Sabre Refer to the section Using the T Vac for more information Information on other options uses are described in the user guide provided with each option The options discussed in this section are High Frequency Spindle Option Mist Coolant T Vac Engraver Automatic Tool Changer High Frequency Spindle Option The optional High Frequency Spindle replaces the standard 3 hp router It provides quiet variable speed operation up to 24 000 rpm The speed is selected from the control pad or in ART Path The Speed Controller is contained ina NEMA 12 housing which protects it from the cutting debris The Speed Controller stands on the floor near the Sabre NEMA 12 housing Mist Coolant Option The Mist Coolant Option sprays a fine lubricant mist on the cutting tool to cool and lubricate it when cutting metals such as aluminum or brass It is not used when cutting non metallic materials such as wood or plastic Options 69 Y Note The Mist Coolant Option cannot be used at the same time as the Chip Removal System or the Engraving Option Note The Mist Coolant System requires a compressed air supply of 80 to 100 psi T Vac Option The T Vac Option uses vacuum to hold a workpiece easily and securely on the Sabre routing surface It provides seven individually controlled vacuum zones on the router table to hold down a wide range of workpiece sizes Depending on the material and the job the T
77. rence tenentes 30 Establishing material surface reference sse eee eene 31 Adjusting the depth eret a Recenti eden re Edere re renes 32 Adjusting a tool s initialization depth sse enn 32 Temporarily adjusting the initialization depth of a tool 33 Mat milling 2 rat 33 Safety guidelines d n eere qnie rtr repre toa ee esie dese e veter nod 33 Milling th Maturana eet tette eut ertet eerte ti erbe ehe br te ibat uie nein 34 LoT TE 37 Safety guidelimes eun dade nn ee red te eerte ve beta ee tert etienne re ra 37 Pre job ehecklist re x e etm a ann 38 Warming up the spindle crece teet deett ite lg 39 Holding down material iei tee sedie i iei De EE Dee eet decis 39 Using lt lamps p P 40 Using tlie T Ves nuin ni ite e te a Go te nt ee tot ota ER Pee ba nd 41 Using sacrificial material entiers aa 41 Material hold down guidelines sss 42 Setting speed and feeds iis niin este ee RR abre Pro e NR En Pie eda ROO aa 44 Changing spindle speeds arreso nate tnde de eme edic ett una 44 Overriding the X Y feed tate cime ee e eive pete die eines 45 Position control S rone EEE be BIS a Samen ied ae n SD ARI 46 Returning to table 0 0 orientation point sssssssssssseeeeeeenntenn nennen 47 Routing thejob cnc roce T n t eee nn te ee n td ee ri eerte ere ede pee eer ra ede
78. s close to your system and have the following information available when you call Welcome 3 Microsoft Windows version number GSP system ID number System Identification String in Gerber System Tray or in GSP Setup of GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE System serial number on security block Sabre serial numbers on back of beam and electrical cabinet If you have OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE please have the following information ready OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE program disks Windows hardware utilities disks e OMEGA or GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE and Windows user manuals 4 Sabre Owner s Guide Getting to Know the Sabre This section describes the components that accompany the standard Sabre router so that you will be able to identify them and understand their function in the routing operation The standard components include Toolkit Electrical cabinet Control pad Chip removal system The Sabre follows a set of operational concepts that are fundamental to successful routing They include Axes of movement Table orientation point Job home position Zaxis initialization Understanding these concepts will make using the Sabre easier and more reliable Please become familiar with these concepts before using the Sabre The following options may be purchased to accompany the Sabre Mist Coolant Option High Frequency Spindle Option T Vac Option Engraving Option Engraver Vacuum Option Automatic T
79. s place protective material such as foam board or soft cloth under the router motor to protect the tool should it drop out of the collet nut gt To remove a tool Slew the router motor near the front of the table 2 Unplug the router motor 3 Loosen the collet nut using one wrench while holding the router motor shaft firmly with the other wrench 4 Remove the collet nut and tool Remove the tool from the collet 6 To extend collet life blow out any debris that may be lodged in the collet using compressed air 7 Store properly 24 Sabre Owner s Guide Installing and replacing a pen tool The pen tool allows you to plot a job on paper The tool kit contains one pen tool which requires the 500 13 mm collet Pen tool Y Note Use the 500 collet with the pen tool tu Installing a pen tool 1 Slew the router motor near the front of the table 2 Remove the cutting tool and collet nut if necessary 3 Insert the 500 13 mm collet into the collet nut then insert the pen tool in the collet 4 Insert collet nut and pen assembly into the router motor shaft 5 Tighten only until the pen is secure AN CAUTION Over tightening may damage the pen assembly a To replacing a pen in the pen tool 1 Unscrew the top of the pen tool assembly 2 Remove the spring 3 Remove the pen 4 Insert the replacement pen into the pen barrel 5 Replace the spring and top of the pen tool assembly Getting Started 25 Using the ch
80. sing a function key displays a menu to let you know if a feature is available or unavailable For example if you press the RPM function key and you have a spindle selected as the Cutting Motor Type the SPINDLE SPEED menu automatically opens so that you can change the speed as shown in the example on the left If you selected Router as the Cutting Motor Type you cannot change the spindle speed In this case the SPEED FEEDS menu appears with the Spindle speed choice preceded by a lower case a to show you that this feature is unavailable as shown in the example on the right SPINDLE SPEED SPEED FEEDS 06000 RPM a Spindle speed A Increase by 100 B X Y feed rate B Decrease by 100 C Z feed rate For a complete list of all menus and the menu structure refer to the Sabre Router Menu Structure card in the back of this manual 16 Sabre Owner s Guide System settings Note Gerber recommends that you leave the system settings set to the factory defaults until you have more experience in using the Sabre You can customize your Sabre operation The following settings can be altered in the CONFIGURATION and SETUP menus Language Select the language used for the menus Only available with the multiple language version of Sabre firmware Units Select inches or millimeter measurement units Acceleration Set the rate at which the Sabre accelerates so you can achieve the highest cutting precision or the greatest throughput
81. the specified surface reference and the material thickness for each tool path without operator direction Setting the surface reference In ART Path you must designate a surface reference for each tool path routed by the Sabre Depending on the application generated tool paths may use either a table or material surface reference The surface reference point along with the material thickness is used when initializing the Z axis with each tool When creating three dimensional signage ART Path generates tool paths that produce two types of results through cut non through cut When cutting through the material choose Table as the type of surface reference for the job ART Path uses the Z initialization value that results from a table initialization as the surface reference When generating tool paths that do not result in through cutting choose Material as a surface reference ART Path uses the Z initialization value that results from a material initialization as the Surface Reference Getting Started 29 gt To choose the Surface Reference in ART Path 1 Choose a tool path to generate 2 Inthe Tool Path Info dialog box turn on Table or Material in the Surface Reference box r Surface Reference Table Material 3 Click Generate to process the tool path with the selected Surface Reference Verifying surface reference at the Sabre You can verify the surface reference downloaded from ART Path through the Configura
82. ting edge length Not intended for cutting very small letters 125 and 3 mm Gerber Gold Tools Creates a 063 and 1 6 mm radius on all inside corners Has a 500 and 12 mm cutting edge length As you gain more experience you may wish to purchase additional tools Gerber sells a complete line of high quality cutting tools that provide optimum cutting performance Contact your Gerber distributor or visit www gspinc com for details Collets A collet is a cone shaped sleeve that firmly holds a cutting tool to the bottom of the router motor It has lengthwise slits that permit it to tighten firmly around the cutting tool shaft when the collet nut is tightened down on it The tool kit contains one 500 13 mm collet for use with 14 shank diameter tools and the pen tool one 250 or 6 mm collet for use with the 250 or 6 mm tools and one 125 or 3 mm sleeve 22 Sabre Owner s Guide Standard router High Frequency Spindle collet motor collet and nut AM Installing a cutting tool gt To install a cutting tool 1 Move the router motor near the front of the table 2 Unplug the router motor 3 Select the desired tool and corresponding collet from the tool kit AN CAUTION Do not strike the cutting edge of the tool with the collet or any other hard material during tool installation 4 Hold the collet so that the narrow end points upward 5 Make sure that the collet and spindle are clean and undamaged 6 Ifthe High Frequ
83. tion Menu 3 of the Sabre control pad In the event that you have chosen the incorrect surface reference when generating the tool path in Art Path you can change the surface reference for the current tool path A change in surface reference from the Sabre key pad affects only the current tool path ART Path updates the surface reference point for all other tool paths during processing gt To verify the surface reference 1 Starting at the Status menu press the down arrow key until you see MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feed C Configuration 2 PressC to select the Configuration menu Press the down arrow key until you see CONFIGURATION 3 A Unused B Surface Reference C Set to Default 3 Press B to select the Surface Reference menu The control pad displays SURFACE REFERENCE SURFACE REFERENCE Table Nominal Material Actual A Change OR A Change Nom 0 500 Act 0 489 Nom 0 500 Act 0 489 4 If surface reference is incorrect press A to change to Table or Material reference Press ENTER to accept the change 30 Sabre Owner s Guide Z axis initialization Z axis movement is the up and down movement of the Z axis spindle carriage Z axis initialization establishes the location of the bottom of the cutting tool relative to a table or material surface reference All subsequent up and down moves are made relative to the Z initialization position CAUTION If the Z axis is not properly initialized the tool w
84. tion depth 36 Gerber Gold 25 installing cicadas eke es 26 kit contents essere 5 Wer tritio tee 15 TAM ici 15 50 TEMOVINS un etat ire teer 27 table surfacing sess 38 Tool Changer Automatic 73 Tool needed message 43 Index 73 Troubleshooting sss 62 T Vac holding material without 44 Option 73 USINE iie reet Etre rb eid 45 U Units English and metric 19 V Vacuum for chip removal 30 W Warming up the spindle 43 Weekly maintenance 60 Wood routing sees 46 Workpiece holding down 43 X X axis defined sse 9 X Y feed r te i ta E 15 move keys scents nene ees 15 overriding feed rate 49 Y Yaxs defined 22 03 os sie 2 eee 9 Z Z axis defined 9 axis initializing 10 34 52 axis move keys 15 feed rate overriding 49 paises eet inen RE eet 50 UpiKeys ie natin Rye s 15 Z eed rate susanne 49 74 Sabre Owner s Guide GERBER SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS 83 Gerber Road South Windsor CT 06074 9864 USA www gspinc com P76151A
85. trol pad consists of 4 line message display 3job control keys START PAUSE RESET 3 menu selection keys A B C 4menu control keys 12 function keys 3Zaxis move keys up and down with a central speed control key 5X Y axis move keys right left forward backward with a central speed control key STATUS Message display SABRE Idle JOB Not Read ru dd Menu control keys Z axis move keys X Y axis move keys Function keys Use the control pad keys as follows press the arrow keys to toggle between multiple screens of the same menu MAIN MENU 1 and 2 for example press the menu selection letter keys A B or C to make a selection within a menu press the short cut function keys to go directly to that menu item press ENTER after pressing the letter key to confirm and record the selection press EXIT to return to the previous menu without recording changes to the current menu 14 Sabre Owner s Guide Some menus have only one letter to make a selection For example you can select English or metric measurements in the Units menu UNITS ENGLISH A CHANGE Repeatedly pressing the A key toggles the choice between English and metric When the display shows what you want press ENTER to confirm the choice Press EXIT to go to the previous menu Continue to press EXIT until the Main Menu appears Toggle between MAIN MENU 1 and MAIN MENU 2 by repeatedly pressing one of the arrow keys The foll
86. uting 47 Returning to table 0 0 orientation point A A 3 WARNING The carriage will move quickly Stand away from the router table CAUTION Make sure the path to the lower left corner of the table is clear of obstructions Press the down arrow key until the display reads MAIN MENU 2 A Position control B Manual feeds C Configuration Press A to select the Position control menu shown below POSITION CONTROL Position display Z up Return to 0 0 Press C to select Return to 0 0 The carriage moves to the lower left corner and the message display shows the Main menu Routing the job To rout a job Send the job from ART Path to Sabre Verify the job size and boundaries Set job home optional This section describes the sequence for routing with the Sabre without using the ATC For detailed explanations of using ART Path refer to the ART Path and Auto Carver User s Guide gt To rout a design 1 2 Import the design into ART Path and generate the tool paths Load the correct tool in the spindle Sabre displays the Z Init Table menu to prompt you to initialize the tool to the table See Establishing a table surface reference for more information Z INIT TABLE A Initialize Output the job from ART Path Select Rout to send the job to the Sabre When Sabre receives the job it displays STATUS SYSTEM Idle JOB Ready If necessary you can override the speed setting output from AR
87. y can t w84 grab can t w84 release controller Power cycle tower Clamp Grab Error Clamp unclamp detection Check spindle clamp Clamp Release Error sensor did not activate when sensor wiring expected E2 NOT FOUND ERROR Not used Not used E2 NOT WORKING Failure in nonvolatile memory Return processor board for repair E2 TYPE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED VALUES WILL NOT BE SAVED Failure in nonvolatile memory could not identify the type of non volatile memory Return processor board for repair E2 WEAR OUT WARNING the system will not be able to save it s settings Failure in nonvolatile memory could not write to nonvolatile memory Return processor board for repair ENCODER NOT ZERO X Y or Z position encoder is not properly initialized at power up Check encoders ERROR can t talk to the ATC Controller Communication lost with ATC controller This may occur even on non ATC jobs because ATC is used to obtain spindle status Check wiring Power cycle tower ERROR Interrupt N An Interrupt occurred that the firmware can t handle Interrupt ID is N Check processor board for hardware problems ERROR Invalid code X Illegal G Code command received Verify job type is G Code and not Gerber Use only supported G codes ERROR Spindle speed change failure Not used Not use
88. y 3 IN ONE is a registered trademark of the WD 40 Company Marvel is a trademark of Marvel Oil Company Microsoft and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp Signfoam is a trademark of Sign Arts Products Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the U S and other countries FCC Notice Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note 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 frequency 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 RS 232 shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Contents A A Ea AE aE a A ERRANEN 1 Abo utthis manuali desee
89. zn ie cte re 41 51 emergency stop essen 53 non through cutting 10 pausing and restarting 53 pre job checklist 42 preliminary steps sss 11 safety guidelines 41 stopping 53 through cutting ssseseeee 10 REM Keyi hornene nent 15 Sabre operational concepts 8 OPHONS iine nnn mnn 72 Sacrificial material 45 holding down sss 44 Safety guidelines ss 37 41 Set Actual Thickness menu 52 Slow key 15 Specifications iniciara 74 Speeds and feeds setting 48 setting spindle sssss 15 standard spindle changing 48 Spindle motor warming up eeeeee ene 43 Spindle selecting 12 Start delay setting 23 A ere ette tee tert dts 14 position eere rte 54 Status message 12 Stopping a job 53 Support First timed 2 Surface reference 31 32 33 35 52 t aterial e mer 32 35 tables rasen 31 System settings 16 T Table 0 0 position 9 51 protection setting nenne 22 surfacing tool 25 38 Zinit L EIEE E ene 15 Table surface reference 31 32 TBLZ INIT key trt 34 Telephone numbers s 2 Temp Adjust Depth menu 36 37 Through cutting 0 0 10 31 32 Tool adjusting initializa

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