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1. save as type SdText Files St i Cancel File name Untitled E ree Description of Controls This opens new file This opens an existing file This lets you choose the color of the object from among ten available colors This assigns the desired color to the object LF This saves the file overwriting the previous data This displays dimensions around the object A This changes how the object is displayed This saves the data as a DXF file m This slants each individual character to the 3 EI This starts MODELA Player left or right L ro all This slants the text in the height direction This changes the height of the text ZE This determines the roughness of curved Fine portions of the text 7 This inverts the background color gt This puts a frame around the text This rotates each individual character 90 degrees counterclockwise This makes the text italic This makes the text bold ES R E e e e le 53 MODELA Player For information on how to use MODELA Player see 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Virtual MODELA You can use a tool path created with MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to verify the cutting process and results on screen before you perform actual cutting You can start this program directly with commands from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave For more information see 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Sending Cutting Data or 9 Software Guide
2. These choose how to stack the relief F E W Smoothing F e These choose whether to push down or stack using the value entered for the relief height This is for entering the angle of the base side when has been selected This is for entering the direction of the relief ridge You can enter a value when a button other that Tl has been selected When this is selected the relief of the chosen object is smoothed 61 The display changes automatically to the screen at 3 right and a three dimensional view of the shape of the relief appears This is called the 3D screen and it displays the shape of the relief and the tool path You cannot edit shapes or text Creating a Tool Path A Untitled 3DEngrave Bia x File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help ta selel 20 a0 ajuju Alm a x ea x mS 216 oojo HI o cole fir k amjsjoixia vzela Hi Ea fi Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready A tool path is the path followed by the tool s tip The tool path is generated from the cutting parameters that are presently set Before you create the tool path make the settings for the cutting parameters At the cutting parameters make the settings for the composition of the workpiece the type of tool and the cutting process 1 From the Cut menu click Cutting Parameters The Cutting Parameters dialog box appears Make the settings
3. 7 After returning to the menu screen for installation 8 Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive click X oftware Package LA STIKA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 ny Install Changing the Port When the driver is installed the port for output from the computer is automatically set to COM1 If MODELA is connected to a port other than COM 1 follow the steps below to change the port setting The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 appears in the text read MDX 15 instead lt Driver for Windows 95 98 Me gt Click Start Settings Printer to open the Printer 2 Click the Details tab At Print to the following 1 folder Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX port s choose an unused port other than COM 20 icon then click Properties The Roland MODELA MDX 20 Properties dialog box appears Roland MODELA MDX Properties x General Details Sharing Size Tool Options d Roland MODELA MDX Open Print to th slowing port COM 9 Cf nmunications Port v Add Pott Delete Pott Pause Printing Purge Print Jobs Set As Default n Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 3 Set Transmission retry to 3 600 seconds Click the 4 Make the settings for the following communica Port Settings tion parameters Click OK The Port Settings tab appears COM2 Properties 2 x
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5. 0 1 15 0 mms ANCEL zZ 0 1 15 0 mms Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK Print Setup 2 x Printer Properties Name Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDX Cancel From the Options menu click Machines The Model Selection dialog box appears _o Untitled MODELA Player MDX M File Edit View Option Help Layout Abstract gt Customer Parameter Path Direction Machines From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears Untitled MODELA Player MDX Fie Edit View Option Help Open Ctrl O Print Setup 15 16 Dr PICZA 1 Click Start Point to Roland Dr PICZA and click Dr PICZA JA Programs gt A Documents gt ts Accessories gt ah Settings gt A Roland Dr PICZA gt Di PICZA J Eind gt US StartUp gt DrPICZA Help Help KE MS DOS Prompt Sy uninstall 37 Run QJ Windows Explorer Sy Shut Down ipaeeasecenascssennsscces Select the port where the cable is connected then click OK Preferences M Simple display M Affix back surface during data output COMI COM2 COM3 COM4 Dr Engrave 1 3 Click Start Point to Roland Dr Engrave and click Dr Engrave J Programs gt A Documents gt 5 Accessories gt E Settings Us Roland Dr Engrave gt 9
6. 13 Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready 400 Creating Shapes and Entering Text To create a shape click one of the shape drawing buttons and A Untitled 3DEngrave ojx drag File Edt View Image Shape Relef Cut Help To enter text click the text entry button then click the loca ee rN 20 J tion where you want to insert text While in this state type in Alolololelalhke the text with the keyboard To change the size of a shape or text refer to Dr Engrave Changing the Size and Location of Shapes and Text Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready 100 Create a Raised Engraving Relief Add thickness to shapes and text to create a relief 1 Click the shape or text string you want for adding thickness to select it The Relief Size dialog box appears The dialog box may differ depending on the type of object you selected The following screen shows the dialog box that appears when creating a relief of shapes or text Make the settings for the required items for creating the relief then click OK 2 Click the Z Create Relief X Bottom Surface ck l T E nmm K Ud _ Enter the height of the bottom of the relief Reliet E Enter the thickness of the relief Height Rise Anele j4 dee f m Fan A eA Ml These choose the configuration for pushing the object up or down Ridge A Direction E deg
7. 3D Engrave With Virtual MODELA you can display the cutting process and results in a wide variety of ways Animating the Screen During Simulation ae Click the When this button is off only the shape after simulation is displayed Switching the Screen Between Flat and Three dimensional Views During Simulation e Clicking switches from a flat view to a three dimensional view When this button is selected the view is three dimensional during and after simulation e Clicking I switches from a three dimensional view to a flat view When this button is selected the display shows a view of the workpiece as seen from above during and after simulation Changing the Perspective at the Simulation Screen Only During 3D View E You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked to display a 3D view e Clicking rotates the object counter clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees e Clicking rotates the object clockwise around the Z axis in steps of 90 degrees Checking the Shape After Simulation You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked e Rotating You can use the following buttons only when has been clicked 54 e Zooming in or out Click then drag on the screen Zoom in Drag toward the top of the screen Zoom out Drag toward the bottom of the screen e Moving the Location i Click then drag on the screen Description of Controls 5 i a a Ti y m
8. J Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution NOTICE Never install this unit in any of the following situations as it could result in damage Places where the installation surface is unstable or not level Places with excessive electrical noise Places with excessive humidity or dust Places with poor ventilation because the MODELA generates considerable heat during operation Places with excessive vibration Use within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and within a humidity range of 35 to 80 Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation Doing so may lead to faulty operation or breakdown Connecting the AC Adapter and Power Cord Connect in the order of the numbers shown in the figure ZI AC adapter jack OEREIN O yO gt ee Se ej m Power cord ___2 5 ee S T I Do not place any object one within the area sg Connecting with Computer Serial connector 9DDIBDDDIDDO D 3 T G9D999999HDIDH Serial cable XY RS 34 or equivalent e If your computer is an IBM PC compatible personal computer then use an optionally available XY RS 14 34 cable or equivalent A straight cable such as modem cable will not work e Make sure the power to the computer and the MODELA is switched off before attempting to connect the cables 1
9. gt Accessories gt E Settings gt Us Roland 3D Engrave gt A 3D Engrave 2J Eind gt is StartUp gt D Dr Engrave Help Help HE MS DOS Prompt y uninstall 2 Run QJ Windows Explorer aP Shut Down Pr 3 Click MDX 20 then click OK Machines selection x Specifications Modeling area xo 152 4 mm BE AMM 3 Y 101 6 mm Pesseu0 CAMM 3 ee Feed Rate xY 0 1 15 0 mms Z 0 1 15 0 mms Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK Print Setup aa x Printer Properties C Landscape Name Status Ready Cancel 2 4 From the Cut menu click Machines The Model Selection dialog box appears Relief Cut Help Layout Create Tool Path Cut Margin Cutting Parameters Customize Parameters Path Direction Machines From the File menu click Output Device Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help New Ctrl N Open Ctrl 0 Save Ctrl S merc AS Output Device Setup Preference Exit 17 How to Use Help If you have trouble using the program or driver see the help screens Help contains information such as descriptions of software opera tion explanations of commands and tips for using the software more effectively 18 1 From the Help menu click Contents act Help Contents About Clic
10. shapes and text The tool path for engraving appears on the 3D screen as a red line This creates a tool path for relief cutting The tool path for cutting appears on the 3D screen as a pink line This outputs the tool path to the MODELA and starts cutting ej le Al k k el fe l This types in the text o lol Fh a This draws the shapes This selects a shape or text This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape This zooms the screen in or out The mouse operations for the 2D screen and the 3D screen are different These are used to retouch imported images This changes the display location of the object This moves the screen display to show areas outside the window which are not visible This changes the perspective of the relief when you drag the screen This is available only during 3D screen This command expands or reduces the size of the object shown to fill the screen These change the context of an object l R These set the direction of the text string These select the pen width for retouching an image 10 What to Do lf lt The MODELA doesn t operate gt Is the STANDBY key on Press the STANDBY key Has operation not been paused by pressing the VIEW key lighting up the VIEW LED Press the VIEW key to cancel the View state Are the cable connected correctly Check the output ports for MODELA and the computer and make sure they a
11. 7ir Bile 2E E E 5 E cle 7 3 5 For Z Down Position enter the cutting in depth M Fill Fill Pitch 50 Default 2 Click the drop down arrow for Material then click the composition of the engraving material workpiece Roland MODELA MDx on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Options Material Styrenefoam TE 2 3 41E 5m 6 E ile 2E 3 8 E 5 e cE a _ Click the drop down arrow for Tool then click the tool number If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color click None Roland MODELA MDX on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Options Material Styrenefoam z 4 m 5 s 7 1 _ 4 im 5m 6E 7 m 8 For Fill Pitch enter the diameter of the tool tip To achieve an attractive finish enter a value narrower than the actual diameter iv Fill Fill Pitch 1 50 F Z Up Position 0 50 imm nm Z Down Position E 00 mm Z Engraving Pitch 7 00 m mm Default For Fill Pitch and items other than Fill Pitch suitable values are set for engraving the composition you chose in step 2 However these values are only suggestions If the results of actual engraving are not as expected adjust the values accordingly 46 Driver for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP This section explains how to make the settings for the engraving parameters When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially available drawing p
12. According to ISO 7779 476 8 mm W x 381 6 mm D x 305 mm H 426 mm W x 280 mm D x 305 mm H 18 13 16 in W x 15 1 16 in D x 12 1 16 in H 16 13 16 in W x 11 1 16 in D x 12 1 16 in H 13 7 kg 30 2 Ib 9 6 kg 21 2 lb 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F 35 to 80 no condensation AC adapter 1 power code 1 Roland Software Package CD ROM 1 spindle unit 1 sensor unit 1 cap screw M4x15 4 tool 1 set screw M3x3 2 double sided tape 1 front cover 1 hexagonal wrench size 3 mm 1 hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm 1 positioning pins 3 clay 1 MDX 20 15 user s manual 1 Modeling Functions Tool chuck Spindle motor Software resolution Mechanical resolution Revolution speed Feed rate Acceptable material Acceptable tool 6mm or 1 8 in tool chuck included 10W DC motor 0 025 mm step 0 000984 in step 0 00625 mm step 0 000246 in step 6500 rpm 0 1 to 15 mm sec 0 00393 to 9 16 in sec Wood Plaster Resin modeling wax styrenform Chemical wood Aluminum A5052 according to JIS Brass Endmill Drill Scanning Functions Sensor Scanning method Scanning pitch Dr PICZA Scanning speed Roland Active Piezo Sensor R A P S Probe length 60 mm 2 5 16 in tip bulb diameter 0 08 mm 0 00315 in Contacting mesh point height sensing X Y axis directions 0 05 to 5 00 mm 0 002 to 0 20 in settable in steps of 0 05 mm 0 002 in Z axis
13. DrEngrave J Find gt i StartUp gt D Dr Engrave Help Help fg MS DOS Prompt Sy uninstall 2 Aun 2J Windows Explorer Sy Shut Down ipossesesnacscseseseseees Click the drop down arrow for the name and click Roland MODELA MDX 20 Then click OK Print Setup 2 x Printer Properties Name Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MD Cancel 2 From the File menu click Preferences The Preferences dialog box appears Untitled Dr PICZA Fie Edit Control View Help New Ctrl N Open Ctrl O Save Ctrl S Save As Export gt Print Ctrl P Print Preview Page Setup Preferences If You re Using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP If the printer port for the Windows driver and the communica tion port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning you need to temporarily set the Windows driver printer port to a different port After you finish scanning return the setting for the Windows driver to its original value 2 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears H Untitled Dr Engrave File Edit View Format Shar New Ctrl N Open Ctri 0 Save Ctrl S Save As Import Te Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 3D Engrave 1 Click Start Point to Roland 3D Engrave and click 3D Engrave JA Programs d A Documents
14. It is assumed that the three dimensional data you have prepared is three dimensional data in DXF format Open the three dimensional data with MODELA Player and set the cutting parameters Install the cutting tool and mount the workpiece on MODELA Set the reference point for cutting Perform surfacing and start cutting This explanation takes the sample data for the MODELA programs as an example of a solid object to be cut Create the Cutting Data Prepare the data to be cut with MODELA and set the cutting parameters with MODELA Player Open the File 1 From the File menu click Open 2 Choose the desired file and click Open The Open dialog box appears Untitled MODELA Player MDA Open File Edt View Option Help Open Ctrl 0 File name Screw e i Files of type Project Data Files rndje dwf stl j ee Set the Cutting Parameters The cutting parameters are the parameters for cutting the solid object For MODELA Player make these settings Cutting surface The surface of the solid object to be cut Size The size of the finished object Depth The depth of cutting Material The composition of the workpiece to be cut Cutting process The stage of cutting Tool The diameter of the cutting tool and the shape of the tool s tip When you set the parameters the optimal movement speed cutting in amount and so on when performing cutting under these conditions are s
15. Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save Start Engraving Click the The Save As dialog box appears To start engraving with MODELA click OK Description of Controls This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data This sends engraving data to MODELA ee e ae This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard j I This copies the selected object to the clipboard This copies the clipboard data to the screen This selects a shape or text This is used to reposition the vertices of a polygon changing its shape a gt e Le Save As i Save in E Program al c ae File name Untitled EN save as lype Dr Engrave Document ded hi Cancel Print x Printer Name Holand MODELA MD fee z Properties Status Ready Type Roland MODELA MDH a4 Where COM Comment Print to file Print range Copies i All Humber of copies i z a ae l 2 3 2 C Selection co as This zooms the screen in or out 2 This types in the text This draws the shapes 3 9 fe This makes an entry frame for text This changes the chosen text string to line characters Be eo e This performs flat drag machining for the interior of a shape or text These change the context of an object H These set the direction of the text string hie ti i
16. So SS iii 59 3D Engrave This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to images such as illustrations 3D Engrave is a program for creating reliefs raised engravings and engravings on curved surfaces This section describes the steps for cutting a relief For detailed descriptions of the creation steps and more information about creating data for engraving Select the Output Device See 5 Installing the Software Program Settings and choose the model you re using Decide on the Size of the Relief 1 From the Relief menu click Relief Size The Relief Size dialog box appears 2 Untitled 3D Engrave File Edt View Image Shape Relef Cut Help Relief Size Create Retief Delete Relief Smoothing The screen at right appears The white area of the 3 screen is the where you design the relief The screen displayed at this time is called the 2D screen It s the screen for typing in text and creating shapes 60 2 Enter the size of the relief and the resolution the degree of detail of the relief then click OK Relief Size xX Size Horizontal feo mm A Vertical 60 mm Cancel Resolution 0 2 mm Required Memory 938 KBytes Untitled 3DEngrave O x File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help dfs lejel 20 30 A Wa Alololol x IV ZIS glee ts o amp g jE
17. figure at right cutting from above is selected Height BENN Length Ea Width C D 5 x 5 x Tool diameter Material Finish Set the maximum cutting depth Set the maximum Tool dia cutting depth Make the setting for the maximum cutting depth Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number and enter a value from the keyboard Clicking Center sets the depth at a location proportional to the height 20 Depth ay Left EREN Center Tool Set the type and diameter of the tool that is installed Material Choose the composition of the loaded workpiece Finish When cutting a solid object on a modeling machine an attractive finish can be obtained by first perform ing rough draft cutting then performing fine cutting Set to Draft for the first pass and to Fine for the second pass UU Styrenefoam Finish Dratt Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting with MODELA you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting From the File menu click Print Preview The cutting data from MODELA Player is 1 Virtual MODELA starts 2 imported into Virtual MODELA An animated display of tool movement appears File Edt View Option Help and the shape after cutting is gradually produced Apen mie W7 Untitled Virtual MODELA lt x Save Ctrl 5 File Simulate View Option
18. screw MODELA Player MDA amp MOD File Edit View Option Help Surfacing Depth E EF ibam ste Layout Abstract Customer Parameter Fath Direction Machines 3 To change the range and location for surfacing clear Click Start to start surfacing the selection for Automatic 4 When surfacing ends the depth direction refer To change the range drag the solid squares surround ence point is set at the surface after surfacing ing the shaded area or type in numerical values for Width and Length To change the location drag the shaded portion or LowerLeft Y 13 1 mm type in numerical values for Lowerleft X Lowerleft Y Start E Yj Ti Surfacing Depth B Automatic width 70 9 Length 91 5 LowerLeftx 13 1 LowerLeft Y 1 131 mm i gad TAPPER EPR ER EEE HE 5 When surfacing ends click OK YA oK 32 Perform Cutting A three dimensional object is cut in two stages draft cutting and finishing First pass Draft cutting High speed cutting that leaves a margin for finishing Second pass Finishing When finishing ends cutting is complete High precision cutting of the margin on the workpiece surface left by draft cutting Depending on the composition of the workpiece however finishing may not actual produce an attractive finish In such cases use a file or the like to work it by hand Tool path oS 1 Click START to start cutti
19. the lower left of the work plate is the sug gested X and Y direction machining reference point for Modela N i a m Press in all the way until flush Attach the Front Cover NOTICE Be sure to attach the front cover If not installed cuttings may scatter and enter nearby computers or other equipment resulting in breakdown Attach the front cover If the cover is not attached the VIEW LED lights every 1 sec up and MODELA does not operate Fit the cover plate into place from above so that it goes into the portion shown in the figure p ar U i 27 Powering ON NOTICE Before switching on the power to the MODELA turn on the computer 1 Press the STANDBY key 2 The unit performs initial operation and stops and The STANDBY LED lights up the VIEW LED and MODELING MODE LED light up During initial operation a sound may be heard for some 20 seconds at the time of origin detection Perform Surfacing A CAUTION Wear dust goggles and mask during Do not allow children to operate Q use S without adult supervision or operate Cutting dust within reach of young children may scatter Doing so may result in injury causing bodily injury During cutting or scanning do not Do not operate if a transparent cover place hands near the cutting tool or is cracked or broken the probe If the transparent cover at the front or the side of the unit is cracked contact a service agent immediate
20. the range of the object The Layout Surfacing dialog box appears When you double click one of the black circles dis played at the corners of the object the cutting tool _o screw MODELA Player MDX MOD descends to the depth direction reference point at that File Edit View Option Help location l Layout Double click black circles in the sequence shown by the numbers in the figure and verify the cutting Abstract ed position Customer Parameter To move the object s cutting position drag the blue Path Direction rectangle Machines z A i a Ri Black circles i SS ee es ee Blue rectangle If the workpiece is cut when you lower the cutting 3 tool at positions through 3 in step 2 then skip ahead to the next section 3 Reset the Depth direction Reference Point If it is not cut then proceed to step 2 of 4 Perform Surfacing and perform surfacing EE E f i Mi Ba he Bh Bb Bene Ben hee hee i M Bly hee e a a e e E a a e e a a a cM S To make the setting for the cutting position only without performing surfacing then click OK 0K CANCEL f i 30 3 Reset the Depth direction Reference Point Press the TOOL UP key to move the cutting tool In MODELA Player s Layout Surfacing Settings 1 away from the workpiece 2 dialog box In the dialog box drag the white circle to move it next to the black circle where you pe
21. the settings to obtain the desired shape Select section Section Cancel Option Center fioo fes Attribute Radius Height Check the shape The Rendering dialog box appears axil Fie Edit View Objects Resolution Help Dole whel SoTa Save the data To change the centerpoint of the outer perimeter click and drag the reference line 2 Drag the scroll box for the X Y or Z scroll bar The object rotates letting you view it from various perspectives To color the object click Start Rendering Background Center LI Print Layout Printer Save As Save jni Click the Ell The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save File name Untitled E Save as type Sddesign files tho z Cancel 51 Description of Controls This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the data as a DXF file Ed This starts MODELA Player i S o This saves the file overwriting the previous data This undoes the very last operation This moves a reference lines up or down This zooms the screen in or out When iesdicwedthe location Gi aie centerpoint moves up or down This displays the coordinates of the reference lines vu L _ This moves a reference lines right and left When is selected the location of the centerpoint mov
22. to Roland and its licenser The followings are prohibited 1 Unauthorized copying the Software or any of its support file program module or literature 2 Reverse engineering disassembling decompiling or any other attempt to discover the source code of the Software 3 Bounds of License Roland does not grant you to sub license rent assign or transfer the right granted under this agreement nor the Software itself Gncluding the accompanying items to any third party You may not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which the Software is installed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back up purpose The property of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may install the Software into the hard disk of a single computer 5 Cancellation Roland retains the right to terminate this agreement without notice immediately when any of followings occurs 1 When you violate any article of this agreement 2 When you make any serious breach of faith regarding this agreement 6 Limitations on Liability Roland may change the specifications of this Software or its material without notice Roland shall not be liable for any damage that may caused by the use of the Software or by exercise of the right licensed by this agreement
23. very last operation These specify the edit area for three dimensional data These edit three dimen sional data This deletes data in the selected range A This starts MODELA Player This saves data in various file formats Dr Engrave This is used to design plates and send the engraving data to MODELA You can make large numbers of plates with the same design such as nameplates and rating plates with high efficiency Set the Engraving Area The following explanation is for Windows 95 98 Me If you re using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP then refer to the explanation in 9 Software Guide Driver for Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP Enter the Cutting Area 1 From the File menu click Print Setup The Print Setup dialog box appears hy Untitled Dr_Engrave File Edit View Format Shar New Ctrl N Open Ctrl 0 Save Ctrl S Save As Import Import Test Select Source Acquire Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 3 Enter the size of the plate then click OK Next click OK to close the Printer Setup dialog box Roland MODELA MDx on COM1 Properties 2 xi Size Tool Options Engraving Ar Width Length Type in the Text Click then click at the location where you want to type in text While in this state type in the text with the keyboard Make sure Roland MODELA MDX 20 is specified as the printer then click Properti
24. 0 5 Installing the Software Software That Can Be Used with the MODELA The Roland Software Package CD ROM contains many different kinds of software You can view the software that can be used with MODELA by displaying the setup menu on the CD ROM and choosing the model of MODELA See below for overviews and brief description of usage for the software displayed on the setup menu Software Windows driver MODELA programs MODELA Player MODELA 3D DESIGN MODELA 3D TEXT Virtual MODELA Dr Engrave 3D Engrave Dr PICZA Overview This is necessary when sending data to MODELA from a Windows based program If you re using Windows be sure to install this driver The Windows versions of MODELA Player MODELA 3D DESIGN and MODELA 3D TEXT cannot be set up separately This sets the required parameters for cutting solid objects and sends the cutting data to MODELA This can import not only solid objects created with three dimensional programs from Roland DG Corp but also solid objects created using other commercially available three dimen sional programs via DXF or STL This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three dimensional object You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves You can use MODELA to cut solid objects and save data in three dimensional DXF files This adds thickness to text to create three dimensional characters It s also p
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26. AUTION Notices WARNING Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or CAUTION About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet WARNING Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Do not use with any power supply other than the dedicated AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Use only wi
27. C a es Le ke E This creates a new uncut workpiece This opens an existing cutting configuration file This saves the shape of the present workpiece in a file This performs the cutting simulation over again using the presently imported tool path Use this when you want to check the movement of the tool again This quits the simulation This starts cutting If cutting was previously interrupted it resumes cutting This displays a prediction of how much time cutting will take The time is a general estimate In addition to the time you can also verify the tool movement distance and movement range This displays the simulation screen as a flat two dimensional view This displays the simulation screen as a solid three dimensional view These change the perspective when display ing a simulation three dimensionally This is for checking the shape after cutting simula tion This displays the movement of the tool with animation This switches between adding and not adding color to the surface of the workpiece To specify a color click Options Surface Color This restricts the 3D view range It also determines the printing area when performing 2D simulation Restricting the range makes 3D view faster than when displaying the entire workpiece This pastes and image on the surface of the workpiece By pasting an image of wood or metal you can make the workpiece look
28. E Roland MODELA 3D PLOTTER MDX 20 MDX 15 USER S MANUAL This User s Manual is intended for MDX 20 and MDX 15 Thank you very much for purchasing the MDX 20 15 e To ensure correct and safe usage with a full under standing of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a Safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the speci fications of this product are subject to change with out notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commerc
29. E Before switching on the power to the MODELA turn on the computer Press the STANDBY key 2 The unit performs initial operation and stops and 1 The STANDBY LED lights up the SCANNING MODE LED lights up Setting Scanning Conditions and Starting Scanning About scanning conditions and the scanning area Y SCAN PITCH Scanning Area Spacing of adjacent scan points along the Y axis Workpiece plate 150 Scanning area l 100 50 0 0 150 100 150 200 X SCAN PITCH ero Scan object R Clay Workpiece plate Z BOTTOM Height of the scanning area s bottom plane If you have made a clay base the height of the clay is taken to be the Z axis reference surface Spacing of adjacent scan bidirectional scanning points along the X axis Scan points l 39 Setting scanning conditions and starting scanning CAUTION During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cutting tool and the probe Doing so may result in injury Start Dr PICZA and make the settings for scanning resolution the lower limit for the height of the surface to scan and the scanning quality 1 Click 2 Make the settings for X scan pitch and Y scan jon the Dr PICZA pitch _ Controller x The Controller window opens p X SCAN PITCH When Dr PICZA is started the Controller window is already open 050 mr Y SCAN PITCH h _ USO 3 Make the setting for Z bottom 4 Make the selection for scanning q
30. Help Se niad ae Output For more informa Output Preview tion on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual MODELA save the file 1 From the File menu click Save As 2 Choose where to save the file type a filename and The Save As dialog box appears click Save The file extension is mdy Untitled MODELA Player MDX k Save As File Edit View Option Help Save in Program cel Ez amp Open Ctrl 0 Save Ag File name ECTE e Save as type MODELA Player Project Files mdi g See 21 Attach the Spindle Unit CAUTION During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cutting tool and the probe Doing so may result in injury NOTICE Attach the spindle unit securely so that it does not come loose during cutting Attach the Spindle Unit Before attaching the spindle unit make sure the power to the Modela is switched off 1 Engage the notch on the spindle unit with the area of the carriage shown in the figure and press down gently with your hand When mounting at the low When mounting at the high position position 22 Insert the cap screws at the locations shown in the Make sure the tube is at the position shown in the 2 figure and tighten them loosely using the included 3 figure hexagonal wrench size 3 mm After attaching Insert the cord for the spindle unit into the jack all two screws in this way tighten them
31. Preview Print Setup 45 Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the plate installed on MODELA 1 Click the Size tab Holand PQOELA MDxX on COM1 Properties 2032 Length fis24 3 Set the Engraving Parameters 2 Enter values for Width and Length Roland MODELA MDX on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Options Engraving Are Width Length Make the settings for the composition of the workpiece to engrave and the engraving depth Choosing the composition sets engraving parameters suited to this engraving However Z Down Position and Fill Pitch are deter mined with no relation to composition and so they are set separately For Z Down Position enter the engraving depth For Fill Pitch enter the tool diameter The values for settings other than Z Down Position and Fill Pitch are also suggested guidelines If the results of actual engraving are not as expected modify the values accordingly Lines are distinguished by color and parameters when engraving a line of the corresponding color are set 1 Click the Tool tab Rol Ja MODELAQNDX on COM1 Properties 118 2 3 4 E sim s 7 Bile 2 E E E 5E cle 7 E 8 Click the tab for the color to set The numeral appearing next to the color is the tool number that is now set Roland MODELA MDX on COM1 Properties 2 x Size Tool Options Material Styrenefoam 11E 2 3 alm sim sir
32. Was the software installed using the setup program Be sure to use the setup program when installing the software The setup program puts the files for each software package in the necessary locations to enable the software to be used under Computer If an Error Message Appears Refer to the help for the program you re using 66 11 Items That May Not Be Copied Unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted item for any purpose other than personal use may be a violation of copyright Roland DG Corp will not be responsible for any violation of third party copyright by any article made through use of this product 67 12 Specifications Main Unit Specifications XY table size Max operation area Max table load weight Interface Control keys LED Power consumption Acoustic noise level External dimensions Weight unit only Operation temperature Operation humidity Accessories MDX 20 MDX 15 220 mm X x 160 mm Y 8 5 8 in x 6 1 4 in 170 mm X x 110 mm Y 6 11 16 in x 4 5 16 in 203 2 mm X x 152 4 mm Y x 60 5 mm Z 152 4 mm X x 101 6 mm Y x 60 5 mm Z 8 in X x 6 in Y x 2 3 8 in Z 6 in X x 4 in Y x 2 3 8 in Z 1000 g 2 2 Ib 500 g 1 1 Ib Serial RS 232C STANDBY key VIEW key TOOL UP key TOOL DOWN key SCANNING MODE LED MODELING MODE LED VIEW LED Exclusive AC adapter DC 19V 2 1 A Standby mode under 35 dB A Operation mode not cutting under 70 dB A
33. Work plate 1 Remove the screws shown in the figure and detach the work plate 3 Install the work plate on MODELA and tighten the screws ELT LTT IZI LLLI a a a a 2 LT A A a fe ae L O ne a a a Press in all the way until flush 38 MDX 20 203 2 mm 8 in MDX 15 152 4 mm 6 in Maximum scanning area F MDX 20 152 4 mm 6 in MDX 15 101 6 mm 4 in 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in 1 mm 0 0394 in This space cannot be scanned 2 Orient so the surface with the grid faces up Mount the object to be scanned Secure the object to be scanned in place on the work plate for scanning Mount the object to scan securely in place so that it does not move during scanning The grid on the table serves as a guide for mounting the object to scan It does not indicate the scanning area for Dr PICZA The scale is in 10 mm 3 8 in units When the shape has a flat bottom and is easy to secure in place Secure in place with double sided tape L When the bottom is uneven and difficult to secure in place When scanning as far as the bottom surface of the object to be scanned Make a base using clay and press the object into the clay base from above to secure it in place Attach the Front Cover Attach the front cover Fit the cover plate into place from above so that it goes into the portion shown in the figure D a T o U Y 7 Powering ON NOTIC
34. ard the front of the unit Click VIEW again to Offset resume scanning 10mm Saving Scanned Data l 2 Choose the desired location for saving the file 1 Click and choose Save enter a file name and click SAVE The Save As dialog box appears The extension pix is appended to the file name If you want to export the data as a file in DXF or VRML format please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Edit the Scanned Data The shape of an object can be edited Itis possible to vary the height adjust the slant or perform concave convex inversion height inversion for a desired surface You can use the toolbar button or select Edit on the menu bar Please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA for detailed explanations of the various functions that are available Be sure to save the scanned data before starting to edit When you re done editing be sure to save your file When Scanning Is Finished CAUTION When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation 1 Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power 2 Remove the scan object from the table When not in use Remove any clay from table and store the clay so that it will not dry out Unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet 43 8 Overview of the Usage Gu
35. argin of a few millimeters larger than the minimum required size is optimal Cutting time is long if too large and the solid object cannot be made if too small Maximum cutting area of the MODELA Wi Z direction Bottom surface of the carriage rrr liens 62 4 mm 2 7 16 in Workpiece thicker than this value cannot be loaded In actual use the thickness of the loadable workpiece varies according to the length of the mounted tool and the thickness of the base Work plate surface me W X and Y direction MDX 20 203 2 mm 8 in MDX 15 152 4 mm 6 in Maximum cutting area The area demarcated by lines passing through the centers of the four holes as shown in the figure is the suggested maximum cutting MDX 20 152 4 mm 6 in MDX 15 101 6 mm 4 in area V 1 Remove the screws shown in the figure and detach 2 Apply double sided tape to the workpiece the work plate Make the adhesive surface broad so that the workpiece does not come loose during cutting With a block like that in the figure for example apply the tape so there are no gaps on any side Double sided tape _ N TEN i m Workpiece 26 3 Mount the workpiece with its corner aligned with 4 Install the work plate the position of the work plate in the figure surface with no grid When performing cutting use the 9 __ rs G D The center of the hole at
36. ately for repairs Use a commercially available brush to remove metal cuttings Attempting to use a vacuum cleaner to take up metal cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum cleaner About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product and the AC adapter The following figure describes the location During cutting or scanning keep hands away from the cutting tool and the probe Rated power supply Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Model name In addition to the WARNING and CAUTION symbols the symbols shown below are also used NOTICE Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use SS Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use 1 What You Can Do with MODELA Cut material to make a shape MODELA cuts materials for three dimensional objects made with software You can also engrave plates using flat line drawing data Create three dimensional data from a shape MODELA can scan the shape of a solid object and create three dimensional data You can use this data to do things like changing the size or make use of a natural shape as part of another design Use software to Enter the parameters Perform cutting Finished result create a three for cutting the three dimensional object dimensional object cutting parameter
37. available brush Q to remove metal cuttings Attempting to use a vacuum cleaner to take up metal cuttings may cause fire in the vacuum cleaner When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all iL cuttings NOTICE Be sure to also remove any buildup of cuttings under the machine Continuing to use the machine without removing cuttings may result in built up cuttings getting inside the mechanism leading to breakdown Do not use an air blower to remove cuttings by blowing them away The cuttings may get inside the mecha nism resulting in breakdown Be sure to remove cuttings only after MODELA has finished cutting Press the STANDBY key to switch off the power Remove the workpiece you have finished cutting 1 2 If the workpiece does not peel off easily use commercially available ethyl alcohol and a wooden spatula or the like to remove it Remove fallen cuttings from around the workpiece 3 and the table Metal cuttings Other cuttings Remove using a commercially available brush Remove using a commercially available brush or with a vacuum cleaner 2 h a Stk NT 34 Remove any buildup of cuttings from under the table Metal cuttings Detach the work plate While holding down the STANDBY key switch on the power to MODELA Press the VIEW key and move the table Use a com mercially available brush to remove any metal cut tings that are exposed After removing the cuttings hold do
38. aving parameters such as the tool s operating speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to MODELA the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Properties Method 1 When you use this method to make the settings any changes you make in Properties also affect other Windows based programs 1 Click Start Point to Settings and click 2 Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX 20 Printer icon then click Properties The Printers folder appears KA J7 Programs b Roland Open MODELA A Documents b i MDX Pause Printing E Settings gt Control Panel Purge Print Jobs 2J Find gt 3 Printers Set As Default D Help A Taskbar Create Shortcut 2 Run Delete Rename AP Shut Down Properties ioevevascesesccesensreres Method 2 1 From the File menu click Print Setup 2 Set the printer to Roland MODELA MDX 20 The Print Setup dialog box appears then click Properties Untitled Dr_Engrave Print Setup 2 x Fie Edit View Format Shar Pater New O E a en Name RolandMODELAMDM Properties Save Ctrl S Status Ready Save As Import C Landscape Select Source OK c j Print Ctrl P Print
39. cations 3D Engrave Virtual MODELA Dr PICZA Operating system Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Pentium processor or better recommended Memory RAM 32 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space 10 MB 10 MB 3 MB required for installation Setting Up the Program If you are installing under Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP log on to Windows as Administrators account Switch on the computer and start Windows 2 Place the CD from the Roland Software Package 1 in the CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically Click the drop down arrow next to Click here The Setup program starts Follow the messages to 3 choose the model you re using then click Install 4 carry out setup and finish setting up the program If you re using the MDX 20 choose MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 choose MDX 15 a J Welcome to the MODELA Setup program This program will install MODELA on your computer To view the description of a program click the button To view the manual click the F button There are manuals in PDF format for the pro grams that the F button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If there are programs you don t want to install then clear their check boxes before you click Install It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Cl
40. direction 0 025 mm 0 000984 in 4 to 15 mm sec 1 8 to 9 16 in sec Interface Specification Serial Standard Transmission method Transmission speed Parity Check Data Bits Stop Bits Handshake 68 RS 232C specifications Asynchronous duplex data transmission 9600 bps None 8 bits 1 bits Hardware Serial connector RS 232C Signal Terminal Signal AI A number number number NC 29 13 NC NC 24 12 NC NC 23 11 NC NC 22 10 NC NC 21 9 NC 13 1 DTR 20 8 NC Oo0oo0oo0oo000000000 NC 19 7 SG NC 18 6 DSR 25 14 NC 17 5 CTS NC 16 4 RTS NC 15 3 RXD NC 14 2 TXD 1 FG Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Opening the sealed package or sealed disk package implies your acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement Roland License Agreement Roland DG Corporation Roland grants you a non assignable and non exclusive right to use the COMPUTER PROGRAMS in this package Software under this agreement with the following terms and conditions 1 Coming into Force This agreement comes into force when you purchase and open the sealed package or sealed disk package The effective date of this agreement is the date when you open the sealed package or sealed disk package 2 Property Copyright and property of this Software logo name manual and all literature for this Software belong
41. e SCANNING LEDs repeatedly flashes twice gt Something touched the sensor during initial operation immediately after switching on the power or a hardware error oc curred If there is an obstruction then switch off the power remove the obstruction and switch the power back on If there was a hardware error then switch the power off and back on and repeat the same operation If the same error display occurs consult your authorized Roland dealer or service center lt Unexpected Program Operation gt can t open a file Does the program you re using support the format of the file you re trying to open Check the program and the file format and make sure the combination is supported There is not enough memory available for processing Close all other applications or restart Computer If the file cannot be opened even after restarting the program there may not be enough free space left on the hard disk If this is the case free up space on the hard disk by deleting unneeded files or moving them to another disk If the messages about insufficient memory still appears after doing this it is recommended that you increase the amount of memory in your computer The included software doesn t function Does the computer you re using provide the correct operating environment for the included software Refer to the Read Me and check the operating environment and use a computer that meets the operating environment requirements
42. e the settings for the composition of the workpiece to engrave and the engraving depth Choosing the composition sets engraving parameters suited to this engraving However Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are determined with no relation to composition and so they are set separately For Tool Down Position enter the engraving depth For Fill Tool Width enter the tool diameter The values for settings other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width are also suggested guidelines If the results of actual engraving are not as expected modify the values accordingly Lines are distinguished by color and parameters when engraving a line of the corresponding color are set Double click any tool from 1 to 4 to display the Double click Color to display the lower level 1 lower level 2 Click the color to set then click the tool number Click Material then click the composition of the If you don t wish to engrave lines of that color engraving material workpiece click None Roland MODELA MDX Advanced Options 3 x reals Styvrenefoam E 4 No H 4 No 3 a 4 No 4 a 4 No 5 nee H d No 6 Chemical WwoodiHard A n Double click on the tool number to display the For Fill click Tool Width then enter the 3 lower level 4 diameter of the tool tip Click Tool Down Position and enter the cutting in depth fu z Up Position 0 50 mm zZ Engraving Pitch 1 00 mm Z Engraving P
43. elected When you use workpieces and tools for which choices are already available then unless an incorrect selection is made there is practically no chance of the tool breaking Choose the loaded workpiece and the installed tool When you use workpieces and tools for which choices are not available the cutting parameters must be entered with great care An incorrect setting may result in overload that makes it possible for correct cutting to continue and in worst cases may cause the tool to break 19 Make the settings for the cutting condi _ screw MODELA Player MDX MODELA lolx tions Clicking NEXT advances the File Edit View Option Help setting screens in sequence from A to D Make the settings in order from A to D Po ha A Clicking A B C or D in the figure AMUA ET displays the corresponding setting screen f B this should not be used except when it s EA EE necessary to make settings independently TEEN Styrenefoam This displays the path of the tool during cutting A B Select the direction a Set the dimension of the object lol x Select the direction Set the dimension Make the setting for of abject object s size Drag the spin dial up or down or click on a number and enter a value from the keyboard Clicking Resize makes it possible to specify a ratio for the dimensions Select the direction to be used for cutting the object In the
44. es The Roland MODELA MDX 20 dialog box appears Print Setup 2 x Printer Name Properties Status Ready olan Landscape Cancel The white portion of the screen is the engraving area Lay out shapes and text inside the area 9 Untitled Dr_Engrave File Edit View Format Shape Layout Help Jelik nla alololols gt a 9 Untitled Dr_Engrave File Edit View Format Shape Layout Help Pe mio alalololy ica 57 3 Untitled Dr Engrave Eile Edit View Format shape Layout Help Draw a Shape Click on the shape drawing controls to draw the shapes Change the Size and Location of a Shape or Text Click then click the shape or text Solid square J and triangle A pointers appear around the shape or text To change the size drag the pointers lt Changing the Size gt to change the vertical size You can freely change the size of the ____s object by dragging To retain the object s vertical horizontal aspect when you change its size hold down the Shift key while dragging gt Drag to change the horizontal size lt Rotating and Slanting gt Clicking again makes the pointers change to circles and diamonds Drag to rotate the shape Drag the to slant the shape lt Moving the Location gt m 4 3 To change the location drag between q gt the pointers 58 Save the Data Click the The
45. es right and left This changes the point of view When this is selected dragging a reference line This adds color and shadowing to the object s changes the size of the outer perimeter surfaces When this is selected dragging a reference line p p This determines the number of moves the centerpoint of the outer perimeter pe to reference lines This displays help for 3D DESIGN IE le a MODELA 3D TEXT This adds thickness to text to create three dimensional characters You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text Enter the Text aq Untitled 3dText loj x File Edit Font Depth View Help Click the Edit text box then type in the text ac e plea Lea Make sure what you ve typed in is correct then click Go o B 7 s al 108 40 Emm hy 60 50 Ready up so al 52 Determine the Font and Size of the Text Click the Font drop down arrow then click on a 2 Click the Scale drop down arrow then click on a 1 font name size Hle Edit Font Uepth Wie Font fArial Couner Hew M arlett Symbol Times Hew Roman Ww ingdings You cannot specify a font size that is not listed If you want to know the size of the entire text string that you typed in click Show Information Save the data Save As 3 z Save jni E Progam e sce ESE Click the The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file and click Save
46. for the necessary items for cutting then click OK This chooses the composition of the workpiece This sets the depth for cutting This chooses the cutting process Make the settings for the tool specifications 2 Click the When the tool path is created it appears in pink on the 3D screen 62 Cutting Parameters xX Material Styrenefoam ki Maximum Depth fo mm era Process f Drakt Cutting f Finishing or Engraving Tool Type Tool Dia 3 C Square End Mill a Ball End Mil Blade Width 0 32 mm Engraving Took Blade Angle 24 2 deg Carving Conditions Fath ed Interval 1 5 mr Speed 15 rein Sec ees E mm Z Speed 2 mmsec Finish Margin a ran A Untitled 3DEngrave 0 x File Edit View Image Shape Relef Cut Help ojala sale 20 20 A Ya Y ili ALEIDA Alr KISZ aloj HJ e Enj ER A Cursor 134 7 17 8 Centerpoint Dimension mm Angle Slant deg Ready 100 Checking the Cutting Results If Virtual MODELA is installed and set up then before you perform actual cutting you can check the shape that will be produced after cutting on the screen 1 From the File menu click Output Preview Virtual MODELA starts File Edit New Image Shape Relef Cut Help Chrl h Ctrl O View Oper Save oo Import Output Preview Output Device Setup Save the Data Click the 4 The Save As dialog box appears Enter the name of the file a
47. g the spindle by hand remove the 2 Pull out the spindle from below to remove it screws at the four places in the figure Spindle 3 Insert the cutting tool into the spindle 4 Use a hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm to attach The cutting tool must not be inserted beyond the the included set screws to one side only shank Ve OS i ul Spindl y j ge gt pindle Set screw Insert the set screw straight and install 24 5 Fit the spindle into place as shown in the figure 6 Lift up the spindle until it touches and while l holding the spindle in that position use the included hexagonal size 3 mm wrench to loosely tighten the screws you removed in step 1 After all four screws are in place While support ing the spindle by hand tighten securely About the Length of Tool Extending Beyond the Spindle Tip Care is required regarding the length of tool extending beyond the spindle for the following reasons If too short the tool tip will not reach the desired depth If too long the tool may strike the workpiece when the tool is raised The restricted tool length varies according to the mounting location height of the spindle unit and the thickness of the workpiece For more information go to Attaching the Spindle Unit and see the figure for The Mounting Locations for the Spindle Unit 25 Load the Workpiece Prepare a workpiece of the necessary size and load it on MODELA A block having a m
48. hut Down start Method 2 1 From the File menu click Print Setup 2 Set the printer to Roland MODELA MDX 20 The Print Setup dialog box appears and click Properties If you re using Windows 2000 XP then click 73 Untitled Dr Engrave File Edit View Format Shar Advanced New Ctrl N Open Ctrl 0 Print Setup Bix Save Ctrl S Save As Printer E Name Foland MODELA MORA _ Eroperies Status Ready Select Source Acquire Landscape Print Ctrl P Print Preview v OK E Print Setup ance 47 Enter the Cutting Area Enter the size of the plate installed on MODELA 1 Windows NT4 0 Under Document Options click Work Size Settings Windows 2000 XP Under Document Options click Work Size Settings Click Properties The Print Setup dialog box appears 2 Click Add New Work Size then for Work Size enter values for Width and Length 3 Enter the Work Size Name then click OK 48 Roland MODELA MDX Advanced Options Roland MODELS MOX Advanced Document Settings Belg Paper Output ese Paper Size 703 711574 Work Size Setting 2 xi Work Sizes List Work Size Name 203 281924 aaan NewForm0 NewForm i Cancel Unit mm C Inch Work Size Setting x Work Sizes List Work Size Name 203 2x152 4 NewFormO NewFormO Unit tom Inch Set the Engraving Parameters Mak
49. i Port Settings Not sewed seconds Transmission TO seconds Spool Settings Bits per second Port Settings Data bits E Parity None Cancel iw Stop bits Moo Flow control Hardware Advanced Restore Defaults Cancel 13 lt Driver for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP gt When you make the settings for Windows NT4 0 2000 XP driver log on to Windows as Administrators or Power Users account 1 Open the Printers folder Windows NT4 0 2000 Click Start Settings Printers Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Click the Ports tab For Port choose an unused 3 port other than COM1 Click Configuration Port gt Windows NT 4 0 go to step 4 gt Windows 2000 XP go to step 5 Roland MODELA MDX Properties x Color Management Security Device Settings General Sharing Ports Advanced ce Roland MODELA MDx x Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked port Port Description Printer al CILPT3 Printer Port O COM3 Serial Port CICOM4 Serial Port CICOM1 Serial Port EEE O FILE Print to File Add Pott Delete Port 000 C0 e Configure Patt Make the settings for the following communication 5 parameters Click OK COM2 Properties x Port Settings Bits per second f0
50. ial 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 Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment The I O cables between this equipment and the computing device must be shielded For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 98 37 EC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC Table of Contents To Ensure Safe Use ooo cc cceccecceeseceneeeeeens About the Labels Affixed to the AC Adapter and Unit 1 What You Can Do with MODELA 00 2 Check the Included Items eee eee 3 Part IAIN S pcwsiesas rans ieacsiaesiitea
51. ick Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law o Roland Software Package Menu j Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 UMES nere re Tt When the setup for one program finishes the step 1 setup for the next program starts Click the drop down arrow for Click ay here and choose the model name In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog B step 2 box showing the progress of processing is Click Install displayed j Cancel l To view the description of a program click the i button To view the manual click the button m There are manuals in PDF format forthe EE Install X programs that the button references p Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Homepage 12 The driver settings appear Check the values click 6 When all installation finishes the screen shown 5 Close and finish installing the driver below appears Click Close Settings MDX x Pott COM1 a Install x Timeout seconds 3600 Complete Bit per second 9600 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control Hardware
52. ides The included Roland Software Package CD ROM contains the following PDF files Cutting Tips This describes tips and tricks for double sided cutting and methods for securing the workpiece in place Scanning Tips This describes how to shorten scanning times and perform rescanning Location of the Usage Guides The usage guides are found at the following locations View the following files directly from the CD ROM or copy the following files to your hard disk and read them from there Cutting Tips Document Cuttips Cuttip e pdf Scanning Tips Document Scantips Scatip e pdf Installing the Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files If Acrobat Reader is not set up on your computer you need to set it up The included CD ROM also contains Acrobat Reader Acrobat English ar405eng exe This runs under Windows 95 or later 44 9 Software Guide This describes the general procedures for software you can use with MODELA For detailed descriptions take a look at the help screens for the respective software The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 appears in the text read MDX 15 instead Driver for Windows 95 98 Me This section explains how to make the settings for the engraving parameters When sending data from Dr Engrave or a commercially available drawing program the driver sets engr
53. itch 1 00 mm For items other than Tool Down Position and Fill Tool Width suitable values are set for engraving the composi tion you chose in step 1 However these values are only suggestions If the results of actual engraving are not as expected adjust the values accordingly 49 MODELA 3D DESIGN This lets you choose a basic shape such as a cylinder or sphere and modify it to create a three dimensional object You can intuitively create solid objects with smooth curves Choose the basic shape Click the basic shape that is closest to the finished 1 ou B 2 form Enter the size then click OK The Primitives dialog box appears Primitives Parameter 1 1Ormrm Radius 100 Height Decide on the number of reference lines The reference lines are control rods for arranging the shape of the object To determine the number of reference lines click the controls shown below jt 4 lines 7 lines 10 lines Manipulate Reference Lines to Make a Shape To change the height of a reference line position the To change the size of the outer perimeter for a reference pointer over the reference line and drag it up or down line position the pointer over the reference line and drag it to the left or right ieee ae oo e a eee ail rn Tad e eee 50 To change the shape of the outer perimeter right click on a reference line The Select section dialog box appears Make
54. ith MODELA For detailed information about double sided cutting see Cutting Tips in the included CD ROM refer to 8 Overview of the Usage Guides 3 Part Names NOTICE Do not touch the wire with the hands Except when repacking the unit do not attempt to move the table or carriage by hand In this manual sections that explain commons points for the MDX 20 15 use only illustrations of the MDX 20 Some details of the MDX 15 differ from the figure Front Switch Panel WN MODELING MODE LED t _ MODELING Carriage SCANNING m SCANNING MODE LED es STANDBY key VIEW LED i 8 VIEW key eS TOOL UP key 5 Ss Work plate Ss Table TOOL DOWN key Rear AC adapter jack Serial connector 4 Setting Up and Connection AWARNING Do not use with any power supply Ground the unit with the ground wire other than the dedicated AC adapter Failure to do so may result in risk of electro Use with any other power supply may lead cution in the event of a mechanical problem to fire or electrocution Do not use with any electrical power S supply that does not meet the A CAUTI O N ratings displayed on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead Install on a stable surface to fire or electrocution Failure to do so may result in falling f AF p f th it leadi Use only with the power cord Hh Beal A jury included with this product
55. king on an image area that contains an explanation displays the explanation commands Edit menu Click on any item to learn more about it Fille View Object Help Unda Ctrl Cut Cr Copy Ctrl C Paste Ctrl Delete Del Select All Ctrl 44 When there s a button on screen Clicking in the upper right corner of the window makes the mouse pointer change to a question mark vg You can then move the pointer over any item you wish to learn more about then click on the item to display an explana tion of it on COMI Properties xi 2 Clicking on text that is green and underlined by a solid or dotted line displays an explanation Contents Contents Help B Overview E Names and Functions of Screen ltems Operation Procedures Step 1 Introduction Step 2 Setthe area Step 3 Setthe conditions Tip When the pointer moves over green underlined text it changes to a pointing hand try When the pointer moves over a location where an explanation is included it changes to a pointing hand d When there s a Help button on screen Clicking Help lets you view help for the window or software 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section This section provides a step by step explanation of the basic procedures for cutting a solid objects with MODELA In this section it is assumed that you have already completed making the three dimensional data for the solid object
56. l cut the surface of the workpiece then you need to redo the setting Reset the depth direction reference point at the highest position on the workpiece If surfacing is started without redoing the setting first then the amount of cutting in the first pass increases which may place excessive load on the tool and make it impossible to complete surfacing OK Not OK nea Depth direction Amount cut in first pass a Aa POM Amount cut in first pass a Cutting tool a A Amount Of TNA ZA LI ALLA LA LI Workpiece surfacing Workpiece 4 Perform surfacing 1 Set the Depth direction Reference point You cannot set this while the VIEW LED is lit or during cutting While the VIEW LED is lighted pressing the key Hold down the TOOL DOWN key to lower the cut 1 cancels the paused state 2 The carriage moves to MODELA s X and Y direc tion machining reference point ting tool to close to the surface of the workpiece The cutting tool rotates as it descends Workpiece 29 3 When the tool tip comes close to the workpiece sur 4 When the tip touches the workpiece release the face carefully use the key to lower the cutting tool a TOOL DOWN key little at a time After setting the reference point do not press the TOOL UP or TOOL DOWN keys Cutting tool Workpiece 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered 1 From the Options menu click Layout 2 The blue rectangle is
57. ly for repairs Doing so may result in injury NOTICE Do not perform cutting using cutting oil Doing so may result in breakdown Cut the surface of the loaded workpiece to eliminate unevenness and create a level surface This is called surfacing Follow the steps below to perform surfacing Refer to each item for the details of each step 1 Set the depth direction reference point Set the depth direction reference point on the top surface of the workpiece MODELA takes the position of the tool just before starting cutting as the depth direction reference point 28 2 Verify the cutting position and the height when the tool is lowered Use MODELA Player to move the MODELA tool then verify the following two points Object Cutting Position Make sure that the cutting position specified with MODELA Player matches the position of the workpiece loaded on the Modela Height When Tool Is Lowered Move the tool and verify the height when the tool is lowered to the depth direction reference point If the height of the workpiece is not uniform cutting deeper than the surface of the workpiece may be performed when the tool is lowered to a position other than the position set for the depth direction reference point If this happens then set the depth direction reference point again 3 Reset the depth direction reference point again In 2 verify the specified cutting position and the height when the tool is lowered if the too
58. more realistic T o select the image to paste click Options Texture Setup This rotates the object changing the perspective This is available only during 3D view This zooms the view of an object in or out This is available only during 3D view This changes an object s displayed location on the screen This is available only during 3D view This enlarges or reduces what is displayed to fill the drawing size This selects how the object is displayed when on the 3D screen when not performing any operation This selects the image to paste on the surface of the workpiece This changes the direction and brightness of incident light thereby changing the shading 55 Dr PICZA For information on how to use Dr PICZA see 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section This section describes the controls for Dr PICZA 56 This unhides and hides the controller window At the controller window you can make the settings for the various scanning parameters This displays the top surface of an object These zoom the view of an object in or o out This displays the object filling the view area These choose how an object moves when dragged These choose how an object is drawn These adjust the slant of an object H g These display the coordinates of the point chosen with the mouse pointer Clicking a start point and an end point shows you the distance between the two points This undoes the
59. n in the 1 figure Sensor unit Cover Sensor unit Cover Fit the notch in the cover into the area shown by slanted lines and 6 of Attach the Sensor Unit in reverse order 3 Remove the sensor unit by following steps 2 3 6 2 Screw Cover Make sure the tube is at the position shown in the figure Insert the plug for the sensor unit into the jack Tube Make sure it is at the base of the cord Position the connector so the arrow points to the back of the unit and insert While gently pressing down on the cover with one hand tighten the screw shown in the figure 37 Load the Object to Be Scanned on the MODELA The sensors for the MODELA are highly sensitive and can even scan three dimensional objects made out of clay You can usually perform scanning if the three dimensional object is of a composition and configuration that can retain its shape However the pressures that the sensors detect are from several grams to several tens of grams so you cannot scan objects whose shape changes when touched by the sensors Pressure may fluctuate depending on the composition of the object being scanned For instance it may not be possible to scan something like a fuzzy stuffed animal or rubber Depending on the shape you re scanning a maximum error equal to the radius of the probe 0 5 mm may occur Maximum scanning area of the MODELA The maximum scanning area is shown in the figure
60. nd click Save The cutting data from 3D Engrave is imported into Virtual MODELA An animated display of tool movement appears and the shape after cutting is gradually produced 2 W7 Untitled Virtual MO File Simulate View Option He Bl u em g For more informa tion on how to operate Virtual MODELA see the help for Virtual 1 MODELA II il Save As 2 x Save ir y 3D Engrave i aj c amp a l Fist l Symbol File name Untitled 3de EN Save as type 3DEngrave File 3de i Cancel Start Engraving eh click the DA When the screen at right appears click OK Cutting with MODELA starts x JDEngravre t Start cutting Cancel 63 Description of Controls x J EARE Bi a Sl lt a1 z 64 This opens new file This opens an existing file This saves the file overwriting the previous data This deletes the selected object and copies it to the clipboard This copies the selected object to the clipboard This copies the clipboard data to the screen This switches to a flat two dimensional shape editing screen This switches to a solid three dimensional display screen Display this screen when you want to check a tool path or the shape of a relief This adds thickness to shapes text images or other flat objects to create a relief raised engraving This creates a tool path for engraving for the selected
61. ng Pausing or stopping operation Press the VIEW key to quit the cutting operation To continue with cutting Press the VIEW key again To end cutting Stop sending data from MODELA Player 1 Open the Printers folder Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 Click Start Settings Printers Windows XP Click Start Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Programs b A Documents gt gt b ontrol Panel a C 3 Printers MAT E Settings aJ Eind Help 2 Run RP Shut Down lp eeeeseceeesoeesesoeeoos askbar At the Printer menu choose Purge Print Jobs or 3 Cancel to stop sending data If you re using Windows 2000 XP choose Cancel All Documents Double click the printer icon for the machine you re 2 using If you re using the MDX 20 double click the MODELA MDX 20 icon If you re using the MDX 15 double click the MODELA MDX 15 icon To delete cutting data remaining in MODELA 4 press the Modela TOOL UP and TOOL DOWN keys at the same time The VIEW LED flashes When the LED stops flashing deletion is finished 33 When Cutting is Finished CAUTION When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation Use a commercially
62. o YS Data bits E Parity None Stop bits fi Flow control Hardware Restore Defaults 14 2 Right click on the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon then click Properties The Roland MODELA MDX 20 Properties dialog box appears Open Roland i MODELA Setas Default Printer i MDX Printing Preferences Pause Printing Cancel All Documents Properties Click the port you chose in step 3 then click Set tings Ports X Ports Application Settings When you finish installing the applications continue by making the following settings Be sure to make the settings before use The explanations in this section describe operation of the MDX 20 If you re using the MDX 15 then where MDX 20 appears in the text read MDX 15 instead MODELA Player 1 Click Start and point to Programs Point to Roland MODELA and click MODELA Player t Programs gt Js Accessories gt A Documents gt amp 3D Design Help ih Settings gt KE MS DOS Prompt Sg 3D Design J Eind gt QJ Windows Explorer 3dText Help ay SdText amp MODELA Player Help Sa MODELA Player TE MODELA Uninstall ie secsccseaseseeanecsess Click MDX 20 then click OK Machines selection x neerarema Specifications NO CAMM 2 Modeling area 152 4 mm Free 300 CAMM 3 Y 101 6 mm PNC 3000 CAMM 3 z 60 5mm library versio 1 00 Feed Rate xY
63. ossible to edit text to make it bold italic or the like You can put a box around text with just a single click a handy feature when making nameplates You can use MODELA to cut three dimensional text and save data in three dimensional DXF files This simulates tool movement before performing cutting with MODELA You can use it to check the finished shape as well as things like whether the cutting depth is suitable and how much time cutting will take This can reduce loss for cutting materials and time This is used to design plates and send the engraving data to MODELA You can make large numbers of plates with the same design with high efficiency You can use the TrueType fonts registered in Windows as the font style for text You can even make stroke fonts from TrueType fonts Because you can the outline of an image and convert it to line segments it s also possible to include logos for companies or organizations in the plates you make This adds thickness to a flat two dimensional graphic to create a relief raised engraving You can also add thickness to images such as illustrations This scans the shape of a solid object with MODELA and creates three dimensional data You can use it to rescan a particular portion delete unneeded portions cut a scanned three dimensional object with MODELA or save data in any of four file formats including DXF and STL 11 Setting Up the Program System requirements MODELA Appli
64. r formed cutting in 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered In this example it s assumed that the black circle shown in the figure was cut 2 LE fe rT Place cut deeper than E Gi the surface me a T Move the white circle OK CANCEL L k Press the TOOL DOWN key Wh lick the W button the cutting tool 4 3 ea asia j iid i a Release the key when the tip of the cutting tool moves to the white circle touches the surface of the workpiece The depth direction reference point has now been reset Cutting tool Workpiece Lower the cutting tool at the four remaining corners 5 with the new reference point and make sure that the workpiece is not cut See 2 Verify the Cutting Position and Height When the Tool Is Lowered in the previous section If the workpiece is cut then repeat steps 2 and 3 and set a new reference point When you view the loaded workpiece edge on from the side if there is any location higher than the four corners then move the cutting tool to that lo cation and redo the setting for the depth direction reference point Redo the setting at the high location 31 4 Perform Surfacing 1 From MODELA Player s Option menu click 2 Enter the surfacing depth Layout The Layout Surfacing Settings dialog Here you set the cutting depth from the depth box appears direction reference point mm _o
65. re connected correctly Is the cable for the connection with the computer suited to the MODELA and the computer For the cable use a optionally available serial cable such as X Y RS 34 A straight serial cable such as is commonly used to connect a modem cannot be used Are the settings for the computer and the software correct Check the following and make the correct settings Data output port Port connected to any one of COM through COM4 Communication parameters Bit rate of 9 600 no parity one data bit stop bit 8 and hardware handshaking Selected output device MDX 15 or MDX 20 lt Pressing the STANDBY key does not switch off the power gt Unplug the AC adapter from the unit lt The MODELING MODE LED or SCANNING LED Flashes Rapidly Ten Times Per Second gt Was the power switched on in the correct sequence First turn on the computer then turn on MODELA This indicates a communications error Switch off the power then check the cable connections and the port setting for the driver Was the computer restarted When the computer has been restarted switch the power to the MODELA off wait a few seconds then switch it back on lt All LEDs Flash Slowly every 0 5 sec gt Has the cord come loose from the spindle unit or the sensor unit Switch off the power and reconnect the cords to the jacks lt Errors During Cutting gt Speed drops during cutting When cutting a workpiece of uneven hardness such as
66. rogram the driver sets engraving parameters such as the tool s operating speed depth and pitch When sending data from MODELA Player or 3D Engrave to MODELA the data is sent to the driver s output port At this time all driver settings other than the port are ignored and do not affect cutting To make the settings for the Windows NT4 0 2000 XP driver log on to Windows as Administrators or Power Users account Display the Driver Setting Screen To make the settings for the driver open Properties You can use either of the two methods described below to open Properties Method 1 When you use this method to make the settings any changes you make in Properties also affect other Windows based programs 1 Open the Printers folder 2 Windows NT4 0 Windows NT4 0 2000 a a r ae MDX 20 icon Click Start Settings Printers as Cte a eee Windows XP Windows 2000 XP Right click the Roland MODELA MDX 20 icon lick Start Control Panel Click Printers and a aie ope acne ei arr and click Printing Preferences Then click Ad Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes vanced By Windows Update ley Programs O ro Open 5 Roland a neers MODELA Set as Default Printer a Control Panel iMDX printing Preferences Eh Settings gt ontrol Panel E Network and Dial up Connections Pause Printing A Search a 2 Printers Cancel All Documents 2 Help A Taskbar amp Start Menu g Run ap S
67. s Cutting a shape 3D Design etc Use software design Enter the parameters Perform engraving Finished result a line drawing for engraving engrav ing parameters Roland MODELA MDX on Size Tool Options Material Styrenefoam 1 m 2 3 LAL 3 m 4 Tool i Dr Engrave etc 2 5D Driver Prepare the three Enter the parameters Perform scanning Finished result dimensional object for scanning Controller X SCAN PITCH 050 mm Creating data from a shape Y SCAN PITCH B Dr PICZA Dr PICZA 2 Check the Included Items AC adapter 1 Power cord 1 Sensor unit 1 1 Cap screw M4 x 15 4 Two spares Yor ye ror Front cover 1 Hexagonal wrench size 3 mm 1 Hexagonal wrench size 1 5 mm 1 The configuration of the a MDX 15 differs but the attachment method is the same Clay 1 MDX 20 15 User s Manual 1 Roland software package 1 Spindle unit 1 1 Tool 1 Set screw M3 x 3 2 High speed steel One spare The shape of the tool may differ from that below S Positioning pins 3 2 diameter 3 mm 0 118 in length 20 mm 0 787 in One spare KP Double sided tape 1 1 Do not discard the included item box containing the spindle unit and sensor unit It is needed to hold the unused unit while Modela is in operation 2 The positioning pin is used when performing double sided cutting w
68. securely Tube Make sure it is at the base of the cord Position the connector so the arrow points to the back of the unit and insert The Mounting Locations for the Spindle Unit There are two locations heights for attaching the spindle unit Choose the correct location according to the cutting tool length and the thickness of the workpiece Spindle unit Spindle unit Carriage Carriage se E g i F 4 7 Lo 8 pete teeeeeeeeeesees Spindle operating Se Loess e launa range 60 5 mm Spindle operating range a 2 3 8 in Approximately 60 5 mm 2 3 8 in Approximately LO O ONF Approximately 116 5 mm 4 9 16 in Approximately _ Work plate surface 56 mm 2 3 16 in 20 mm 13 16 in Load the workpiece and install the tool When using a base to load the workpiece mount the base as well Make the layout the same as for actual cutting Move the spindle to its highest point When viewed from the side if the tip of the tool is lower than the surface of the workpiece remount the spindle unit at the higher location 80 6 mm 3 3 16 in 23 Install the Cutting Tool CAUTION Do not touch the tip of the cutting tool with your fingers Doing so may result in injury NOTICE Attach the cutting tool securely so that it does not come loose during cutting To install a cutting tool remove the spindle It s not necessary to remove the whole spindle unit 1 While supportin
69. snannsitannidasuatesedianiaents 4 Setting Up and Connection cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 Installing the Software sccstcoteueersscsters wierdsemas Software That Can Be Used with the MODELA csccsssatesusenesassedscuudecees Setting Up the Program scccsusahaeterdestacnnsaonsiowess How to Use Help ssasiteacnscevensoscneaacebatereeerertecnc 6 Operation Guide Cutting Section Create the Cutting Data cccceeeeeeeeeeeeees Attach the Spindle Unit ccssvecccccessscessudiceweesones Install the Cutting Tool ccceeeeeeeeeeeeees Load the Workpiece sacncecdevainetsnscetivarsuieadedaderies Attach the Front Cover cccsssssssncceeeees Powering ON caccccancaceeoseneetaecenatoranavaisosateeounsuos P rform SUM ACTING da feusecinet snesatersteace detidasaeines Perform Cutting ocr sccuntesersesnaceenotel eeasisedsteanvatenns When Cutting is Finished cccccccceeeeeees 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section 36 Attach the Sensor Unit ssiecsiecisenssvecssscctavsatecadene 36 Load the Object to Be Scanned on the MODELA asics cscnesssausaveancutraversdovesat 38 Attach the Front Covet siccccscccsteccecssosentesornavecers 39 PPO COIN osese eens sanounasedduetneos 39 Setting Scanning Conditions and Starting Scanning cccccsseeeeeeeeees 39 Saving Scanned Ala cainccssnesavzveatsaceunavedncdetacietns 43 Edit the Scanned Data ccscncssnscvscestarsctaeetnncereneane 4
70. t The cursor 9 is displayed on the Z upper limit setting on screen Specify the highest position of the scan object Clicking Apply or double clicking on the target lowers the sensors to the target s center position If the target is displaced redo the settings Set the Z upper limit to the highest position on the object to be scanned During scanning if the sensor detects a position higher than the Z upper limit setting the setting is cleared and scanning continues with the greatest scan height of Dr PICZA as the Z upper limit Scan Pitch rT HAF Y Scan Pitch O50 le Bottom j an E rs a0 100 120 140 160 180 200 18 8 4 va 580 ji 6 4 Cancel Area Test Reset irmi 5 After determining the scanning area click OK z I 6 Check the scanning conditions in the Controller emit a transmission sound but this is normal For the scanning area and Z upper limit please refer to 7 Operation Guide scanning section About scanning conditions and the scanning area For detailed description of the available Controller buttons please refer to the help screens for Dr PICZA Cancels scanning Pauses scanning Process ing Mow Rlecieving data Cancels scanning Any data scanned before being canceled remains in memory 050mm 42 Estimated Processing Time M Scan Pitch Scan Pitch Scanning pauses and the table moves tow
71. th the power cord included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electro cution in the event of a mechanical problem Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the AC adapter Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution Do not use while in an abnormal state i e emitting smoke burning odor unusual noise or the like Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock Immediately unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or service center CAUTION 9 Do not use with a damaged AC adapter power cord or power cord plug or with a loose electrical outlet Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution When not in use for several hours unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of the electrical insulation Do not attempt to unplug the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical Ke G shock is Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may result in falling f of the unit leading Fe op to Injury J Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting d
72. ts used by the operating system or other programs Example Required memory when scanning a 100 mm x 100 mm 3 15 16 in x 3 15 16 in area Scanning at a pitch of 0 05 mm x 0 05 mm 0 002 in x 0 002 in Approx 2 GB Scanning at a pitch of 0 1 mm x 0 1 mm 0 004 in x 0 004 in Approx 500 MB Scanning at a pitch of 0 5 mm x 0 5 mm 0 020 in x 0 020 in Approx 20 MB Setting the scanning area If you wish to limit the scanning area such as in cases where you wish to scan only a portion of an object make the settings as described below z i Make the settings for the scanning area 1 oe eS OnOle 2 Make the settings to match the location where the window The Scanning Area dialog box appears scan object is secured in place Either of the following two methods can be used to make the settings Click Begin Area Test The sensor moves to a position above an outer Use the mouse to move the blue frame on screen point on the scanning area that has been set Make sure the scan object that has been secured in place lies within the area C ies B fein Area Tet Cancel Area Test Blue frame Enter the numerical values for the upper right and lower left points a T OEE EP ET E emais 120 140 160 180 200 pa M foss HA ives ii mm 64 The size of the on screen scanning area shown in blue changes to match the values that are entered 41 4 Click Z Upper Limi
73. uality If you have made a clay base the height of the clay is taken to be the Z axis reference surface IUR EELE mnj scanning Area Z BOTTOM 0 m Fine Dratt a SSe as Siar at A Rannin Aaa Select Smart Scan When this is selected 6 Click SCAN 5 MODELA identifies and limits the scanning area Scanning starts before performing scanning X and Y directions During scanning the sensor may emit a transmis only sion sound but this is normal To specify the scanning area manually deselect Smart Scan then click Set Scanning Area For Fine Draft more information on how to specify this see Setting the Scanning Area in the next section Smart Scan Fre SCAN re Dive For detailed descrip Smart Sean tion of the available Controller buttons please refer to the help SCAN screens for Dr PICZA 40 If You re Using Windows NT4 0 2000 XP If the printer port for the Windows driver and the communication port for Dr PICZA are set to the same port you cannot use Dr PICZA To perform scanning you need to temporarily set the Windows driver printer port to a different port After you finish scanning return the setting for the Windows driver to its original value Use the following examples as a guide to determine the amount of computer memory required to perform scanning The figures shown below are the amounts used by Dr PICZA alone They do not take into account the amoun
74. ust may scatter causing bodily injury Do not injure or modify the electrical power cord nor subject it to excessive bends twists pulls binding or pinching nor place any object of weight on it Doing so may damage the electrical power NY cord leading to electrocution or fire When unplugging the electrical power cord from the power outlet grasp the plug not the cord Unplugging by pulling the cord may damage it leading to fire or electrocution Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire Do not touch the tip of the cutting tool with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Do not allow children to operate without adult supervision or operate within reach of young children Doing so may result in injury CAUTION 9 SQ During cutting or scanning do not place hands near the cutting tool or the probe Doing so may result in injury While the power is on do not remove the spindle unit from the carriage Doing so may result in injury Store clay out of the reach of children When you re finished wash your hands to rinse away all iL cuttings In case of emergency immediately unplug the AC adapter Do not operate if a transparent cover is cracked or broken If the transparent cover at the front or the side of the unit is cracked contact a service agent immedi
75. wn the STANDBY key and switch off the power Other cuttings Detach the work plate and use a vacuum cleaner to take up any cuttings Unplug the power cord plug from the electrical outlet 5 Lift up MODELA and also remove any cuttings that may have fallen underneath 35 7 Operation Guide Scanning Section Attach the Sensor Unit NOTICE Attach the sensor unit securely so that it does not come loose during cutting Perform installation and removal of the sensor unit while the cover is attached If the cover is not present the probe may be damaged if the sensor unit should fall or be dropped Before attaching the spindle unit make sure the power to the Modela is switched off 1 If the spindle unit is installed on the carriage then 2 Engage the notch on the sensor unit with the area remove it Do this by following the steps in of the carriage shown in the figure and press Attach the Spindle Unit in reverse order down gently with your hand Insert the cap screws at the locations shown in the While gently pressing down on the cover with one 3 figure and tighten them loosely using the included 4 hand loosen the screw shown in the figure hexagonal wrench size 3 mm After attaching all four screws in this way tighten them securely Screw Cover 36 5 Pull the cover back to remove it Detaching the Sensor Unit Fit the cover onto the sensor unit as show
76. wood the MODELA may slow down automatically to a minimum speed of 0 1 mm 0 00394 in sec Once the MODELA has gone beyond the hard area cutting continues at normal speed The STANDBY LED is flashing slowly every 0 5 sec The workpiece cannot be cut even when the speed is reduced Switch the power off and back on Make sure the cutting tool being used is appropriate for the hardness of the workpiece in use Modify the software settings to cut the workpiece a little at a time 65 Tool movement is different than the data If an attempt is made to cut more deeply than the range of movement for the MODELA allows the tool automatically rises to the uppermost point Check to make sure that depth settings in the cutting data are not too deep and that the tool extending from the spindle unit is not too short Correct cutting is impossible Are the cutting tool spindle and workpiece all installed and loaded securely Retighten the setting screw for the tool and the mounting screws for the spindle Unusual noise is heard from the spindle The spindle unit is a consumable part Replace with a new spindle unit after 700 hours of use The spindle motor does not run The spindle motor is a consumable part Replace with a new spindle motor after 700 hours of use The VIEW LED is flashing slowly every 1 sec Is the front cover detached Install the front cover When a sensor unit is installed the VIEW LED does not flash lt Th

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