MDX-540 Setup Guide
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1. 4 Y U O xf Te MDX V Power cord Tool sensor Sensor cable Nut wrench Roland Software Package Roland Software Package CD ROM SRP Player CD ROM User s Manual this manual Software Guide SRP Player Installation and Setup Guide NC Code Reference Manual NOTES Please be familiar with the names of all the accessories listed here v Driver Install NOTES Turn on machine Turn on computer Install USB cable to both machine and computer Place yellow drivers CD into computer e Labeled RSPOO9 Follow windows based instructions for completing install v Vpanel Install Install Vpanel from same yellow drivers CD Roland Software Package _ Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 Install B vPanel v Vpanel Use e Select Roland Vpanel for Modela Pro II from the Start menu Windows Update SRP Player RnR et Program Aci FR Cisco Systems VPN Client fan Intel PROSet Wireless gt Tunes Microsoft Office Roland MODELA Player 4 r Roland vPanel for IWx 30 fb Roland VPanel for MODELAPROI R VPanel for MODELA PRO II 0 Roxi y Undock Computer Windows XP Professional Shut Down e Click OK button Virtual Panel The next modeling machine was detected JI Wenty the model name Set the machine ID if required Model Name MDx 540 Machine ID fi e Click close when2. Setup Basics Installing Tool v Automatic Tool Changer Tool Installation NOTES e If you have an automatic tool changer place tool holder in white tool holder base e Remove nut from tool holder Setup Basics Installing Tool NOTES e Place nut on tool holder and screw on but do not tighten e Place tool in collet e Tighten tool holder nut using included spanner wrench v Installing tools in the automatic tool changer NOTES e Goto the VPanel and click on the Attach Detach button elf using the Handy Panel _ press the MENU key until the g ATC TOOL MENU appears lt ATC TOOL MENU gt RETURN a Abkach Dekach n Mag cover Meas length TOOL4 Force release e Inthe Attach Detach screen click on the Open Magazine Cover button itmiem to open the magazine cover eMove the Handy Panel Jog Wheel until Mag cover is Tool Selection Ap Tool Forced Release sel ected i Replace tool in Stocker No fi x nun bald bool komedie My Enguan aira gt Mag cover ePress ENTER PAUSE to open m Attach Detach Magazine Tool or close the cover Attach Detach Tool held tool to stocker 1 Open the magazine cover to enable attachment or detachmen Open Magazine Cover 2 Mount or ihc A tool R l Alternatively rem Close Magazine Cover 3 PAUSE When done peat magazine cover 3 When mounting or changing the tool specify the tool that is installed Magazine Settings
3. The Drill Workpiece window will open Click on Rotate to start rotating the material Slowly turn the adjusting dial to cut a hole 0 1 in 3mm deep NOTES v Live Center Installation NOTES e Install live center to tailstock e Slide tailstock and live center until the live center goes in the center hole previously cut in material e Tighten retaining screw RA Be careful not to over tighten himi the adjusting dial Over tightening could cause the material to warp causing inconsistent cutting 1 Rotate dial half a turn 2 Tighten knob to secure material Live Center ZCL 540 Operation v The MDX 540 and ZCL 540 unit are now ready NOTES v Please note that you only need to set the X Origin before starting your program The Z Origin and Y Origin have been set Set only the X Origin To set the origin move the tool left or right to the desired location and under base point click on the Set X Origin here App ly button MDX 540 RML 1 Simulation Mode VPanel File Set Options Help Set Base Point Coordinate System User Coordinate System set Base Point an Aa User Coordinate System P A UGAN o oin EES Apply a y Ay fo A A Set v Origin at center of rotation Apply LJ i x i l a ji A N Set 2 origin using tool sensor Statt Detection Fuit Set at next machine coordinate i x fo 000 pee o o o00 1 Step E i
4. p 10 Steps 100 Steps rz poao Low Speed High Speed Spindle Rotating Speed 400 rpm Start Spindle ZCL 540 v The MDX 540 amp ZCL 540 are now ready to receive commands from software program e Press Start Cutting in SRP Player to start machine 5 Perform Cutting Output the cutting data to the cutting machine and start cutting Start Cutting e When the software asks you to set the origin points the Y and Z axis have already been set e You only need to set the X origin on the right edge of the material as noted below Using the tool in stocker No 1 set the Y and 7 axis ongin points at the center of rotation and the X axis origin point at the right of the workpiece
5. 1 3 in E v Installing tools in the automatic tool changer NOTES e Goto the VPanel and click on the Attach Detach button elf using the Handy Panel _ press the MENU key until the g ATC TOOL MENU appears lt ATC TOOL MENU gt RETURN a Abkach Dekach n Mag cover Meas length TOOL4 Force release e Inthe Attach Detach screen click on the Open Magazine Cover button itmiem to open the magazine cover eMove the Handy Panel Jog Wheel until Mag cover is Tool Selection Ap Tool Forced Release sel ected i Replace tool in Stocker No fi x nun bald bool komedie My Enguan aira gt Mag cover ePress ENTER PAUSE to open m Attach Detach Magazine Tool or close the cover Attach Detach Tool held tool to stocker 1 Open the magazine cover to enable attachment or detachmen Open Magazine Cover 2 Mount or ihc A tool R l Alternatively rem Close Magazine Cover 3 PAUSE When done peat magazine cover 3 When mounting or changing the tool specify the tool that is installed Magazine Settings lf necessary register it as a new tool v Installing tools in the automatic tool changer e With the magazine open place tool holders in the slots Insert firmly all the way to engage securely Orient the depression SAWN A in this direction e With the tool or tools securely in the magazine click on the Close Magazine Cover button f Close Magazine Co
6. Z origin using tool sensor and click on Start Detection Set Base Point User Coordinate System Set x Origin HOME here Apply Set Y Origin 7 at center of rotation Apply p Set Z origin using tool sensor Start Detection Guit MDX 540 Setting Origin Points NOTES New MDX 540 s have a sensor connector more securely connected to the machine lf using the Handy Panel press the ZO SENSE button until it beeps eMake sure the coord system says UL 5 MDX 540 Setting Origin Points v After tool touches sensor remove sensor from cutting area NOTES v Machine is now set up and ready to receive commands from SRP Player or other CAM software e Press Start Cutting in SRP Player to start machine Py Perform Cutting Output the cutting data to the cutting machine and start cutting e The software will ask you to select the origin point You can select the XYZ origin in the middle top portion of the part or Middle bottom portion of the part v Allows you to cut objects and rotate them automatically t e Large cutting area e 7 0 Diameter by 14 6 Length V Drive unit Center drill Origin detection pin diameter 6 mm Tailstock Y origin sensor OOS FPS of Cap screws M8 x 20 mm x8 Base plates x2 Z origin sensor a Cap screws M4 x 30 mm x3 NOTES Please be familiar with the names of all th
7. completed Virtual Panel The modeling machine s command set has been set to RML 1 To change it reset the power to the modeling machine The command set can be changed until you press the ENTER key on the modeling machine I Don t show this message again Close A H NOTES MDX 540 Safety Press Emergency Stop button to immediately stop cutting and NOTES abort cutting job f ir ye 2 T E J To remove machine from E Stop condition turn off machine and twist button Follow directions for starting machine V Start up sequence NOTES Please see user s manual for starting machine in NC mode ePage 47 eHow to Select the Command Mode Close spindle cover Turn on main power Press Enter when instructed and when machine area is clear After machine has stopped the origin process RML light will be on Insert collet into nut Make sure its well seated by pressing collet down into the nut Engage the tabs securely Lightly tighten nut to hold tool in place Setup Basics Installing Tool WEE AS SS y F NOTES MSS Yv Setup Basics Installing Tool e Support tool with finger tip as you tighten tool using 24mm NOTES amp nut wrench elf tool is not supported tool could fall and break 24mm wrench AAG e To remove collet remove nut and tip collet sideways to NOTES loosen
8. lf necessary register it as a new tool v Installing tools in the automatic tool changer e With the magazine open place tool holders in the slots Insert firmly all the way to engage securely Orient the depression SAWN A in this direction e With the tool or tools securely in the magazine click on the Close Magazine Cover button f Close Magazine Cover NOTES e To measure the length of the tools click on Magazine then click Measure All to measure the length of all tools or the Measure button to measure individual tools e Make sure the ZO sensor cable is connected to the ZO sensor before starting this process a i Measure All Magazine NOTES elf using the Handy Panel press the MENU key until the ATC TOOL MENU appears lt ATC TOOL MENU gt RETURN Mag cover Meas length TOOL4 Force release Return to main Select Meas length gt Meas lenath Pressing Enter will measure the length of all tools available Make sure the Z0 cable is connected to the ZO sensor before measuring v Fix material to MDX 540 table using either Roland AS 10 Sheets or heavy traffic double sided carpet tape CARPE TAPE RUBAN A TAPIS CINTA PARA ALFOMBRAS Adhesive Sheet for Securing Material JAN AS 10 TTE hm Pert Da ee x OL TEL enko 35 8 mm x 12 8 m MDX 540 Adding Material NOTES Double sided carpet tape can be purc
9. ck on Set Y Origin at center of rotation Apply button e This will set the Y Origin to the position scanned by the previous steps Set Base Point Coordinate System User Coordinate System Set Base Point a oS lt A AT e Set XY Origin HOME here Apply gt 7 Set Y Oin at center of rotation Apply s gt a Set Z origin using tool sensor Start Detection or a Set at next machine coordinate E fo o00 ae a Eo o oo Lo Step C 10Steps 100 Steps rz ooo Low Speed High Speed eonde fesing oaeed 400 pm Start Spindle ZCL 540 Setting Z Axis Origin NOTES Failing to measure the length of the tool or performing this step will cause the machine to cut too deep in the material or not cut the material at all v If you have an Autorai Tool Changa ATC install at least one tool and measure the length of the tool v Install a tool in the spindle or if you have an ATC unit pick up a tool whose length has been measured ZCL 540 Setting Z Axis Origin NOTES v Click on Set Z Origin at center of rotation Apply button Set Base Point Coordinate System User Coordinate System or Step C 10Steps C 100 Steps Low Speed High Speed Spindle Rotating Speed 400 F rpm Start Spindle Set Base Paint User Coordinate System Set xr Origin HOME here Apply Set Z origin using tool sensor Start Detection ine Set at ne
10. e accessories listed here SS Live center Spacer P Cap screws M4 x 15 mm x3 SD T slot nuts x2 lt lt Hexagonal wrenches 6 mm 3 mm A Retaining band User s Manual this manual v Install base plates to table using provided screws e Do not install if you have the T Slot Table we Cap screws as M8 x 20 mm hh N NOTES eMake sure machine is switched off before installing ZCL 540 rotary axis unit Disconnect the power cord Plates not used with the T Slot table All other Instructions will be the same unless noted v Gently turn clamp side ways and install on base plates NOTES e Ensure stopper is flush against table edge Stopper Butt this flush against the edge of the plates Cap screw M8 x 20 mm v Install live center as shown NOTES Cap screw M8 x 20 mm t a Cap screws M4 x 30 mm REER v Connect connector to correct location on machine NOTES v Secure with provided reusable strap 2 Secure with the retaining band ZCL 540 Setup Setting Origins NOTES v Install 6mm Origin Detection Pin in spindle If the machine has an ATC please load the 6mm pin in the tool holder and install in Stock Location 1 Standard spindle ZS 540TY ATC unit installed Please insure that the detection pin is out about 1 to 1 3 inches 25 to 35mm 25 to 35 mm I to
11. hased at local hardware store such as Home Depot and Ace Hardware eBest tape is fabric based tape not foam or fiberglass type tape For milling plastics and tooling board double sided tape will hold objects in place For milling tougher materials such as aluminum and brass better fixturing is required Please see resources for more information Points v Move tool to origin point selected in software NOTES i lf using the Handy Panel Usually the center of the material Red dot bress COORD SYSTEM e Make sure your coordinate system is set to User button until USER is displayed Coordinate on the screen Set Base Point Coordinate System User Coordinate System z JONO Gere V sW 2 Move the tool to the desired location Red dot Press X button until the arrow Table is on X e Set origin point at this location using Vpanel and selecting gt X Sat XY Oriain Home here Press and hold the ORIGIN l gin 4 button until X changes to 0 00 e Click Apply e Click Close to close window Press Y button until the arrow ison Y Press and hold the ORIGIN button until Y changes to 0 00 Ose hl v Place ZO sensor above material connect sensor cable to the sensor and ZO connector v Move tool so that it is right above the sensor about 200 250 Ir SU e Approx 5 mm 0 2 in a Pous v Click on Set
12. in sensor The origin detection pin is installed on stacker Mo 1 The origin sensor is installed on the rotary axis unit Make sure of the following then click Continue v When instructed to do so remove cable from Z Origin During the detection process sensor and insert in Y Origin sensor then press Continue the pin will make contact with the sensor bar in several different locations including the 7 thin and thick sections of the a d A Detach the sensor cable from the Z origin sensor then insert it into the origin sensor ba r Detection of Center of Rotation Ce o v When instructed to rotate the spindle by half a turn turn O4 2 the tool by half a rotation then press Continue Detection of Center of Rotation Rotate the spindle by hand half a turn then click Continue Ceirsey oun When completed remove the sensor cable and Y Origin sensor and press OK Detect Center of Rotation Detection of the axis of the center of rotation is complete Pull out the sensor cable From the origin sensor oo Although it appears as if we have finished there are two critical steps left Not completing the next two items will cause the rotary axis to cut incorrectly ZCL 540 Setting Y AxIs Origin v To complete setting the Y Axis origin click on Base NOTES Point MDX 540 RML 1 Simulation Mode VPanel File Set Options Help v Cli
13. st machine coordinate M fo 000 Eo fo a00 BE fo a00 ZCL 540 Setting Z Axis Origin v After the machine has finished measuring the length of NOTES the tool disconnect the sensor cable and click OK Virtual Panel Measurement has Finished Please detach the sensor cable From Z axis sensor CE v The rotary axis clamp can hold both square material and St round material Loosen a Tighten Loosen Tighten Y Sosy v The Tailstock will be used to support the material during cutting It will be used with the center drill and live center i v Installing Live Center and or Center Drill NOTES e First extend the tailstock about 0 2 inch 5mm e Next insert either the live center or center drill e Extend the tailstock holder by turning the adjusting wheel e Turn knob to lock in place Extend by about 5 mm Locking knob Tailstock adjusting wheel v Removing Center Drill or Center Drill e Remove live center or center drill bv retracting the tailstock v Drilling Center Hole on Material e Attach center drill e Slide tailstock and drill until drill touches the material e Tighten retaining screw Move Tool Add Remove Tool Change Tool Drill Workpiece Adjust ATC Height Detect Center of Rotation NOTES e The center hole is a small hole or notch on the end of the material for the live center to hold the material in place
14. ver NOTES e To measure the length of the tools click on Magazine then click Measure all to measure the length of all tools or the Measure button to measure individual tools e Make sure the ZO sensor cable is connected to the ZO sensor before starting this process a i Measure All Magazine NOTES elf using the Handy Panel press the MENU key until the ATC TOOL MENU appears lt ATC TOOL MENU gt RETURN Mag cover Meas length TOOL4 Force release Return to main eMove the Handy Panel Jog Wheel until Meas length is selected gt Meas length Pressing Enter will measure the length of all tools available Make sure the Z0 cable is connected to the ZO sensor before measuring ZCL 540 Setup Setting Origins NOTES v Install Y Origin Sensor Bar 1 U WN Tighten clamp Turn livestock clamp turn Tighten retaining knob Loosely tighten the clamp Place live center in tailstock and push against sensor a Orient so that the end with these holes is positioned close to the chuck Orient so that the two holes are level PA S amp S NOTES l Mowe Tool Add Remove Tool Change Tool Drill Workpiece Adjust ATC Height 4 Detect Center of Rotation 0h The pin will be measured using the Z origin sensor Detection of Center of Rotation The sensor cable must be attached to the orig
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