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1. Roland DG Corp has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools cre ate sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way Do not use any adaptor plugs Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radia tors ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of e
2. 21 SEL ORG Function This selects an optional origin Value ptional origin No 1 through 100 1 21 SEL RG 2 This changes the origin point for spindle positioning from the workpiece origin point to an optional origin You can use OPTIONAL ORIGIN at the SETTING submenu to store up to 99 optional origin locations No 2 through No 100 in memory Selecting No 1 restores the original workpiece origin point 22 FINISH Function This ends execution of a sequence Value None A sequence must have this as its final command It is normally sufficient for a sequence to have only one at the end of the sequence but it poses no problem if a number of them appear throughout the sequence If this command appears in the middle of a sequence execution ends when it is encountered 23 DO NOTHING Function This performs no operation Value None This is used for inserting a dummy step and for similar purposes 24 DELETE THIS STEP This is not acommand and is not stored in memory When you want to delete a single step select this and press the ENTER PAUSE button The displayed step is deleted 25 INSERT NEW STEP This is not a command and is not stored in memory When you want to insert a new step select this and press the ENTER PAUSE button The inserted step is a DO NOTHING operation Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 99 5 8 Sample Sequences This is an example of sequence creation Refer to it when creating
3. SPINDLE ON Ic max 150mA Use only a triple contact plug of the size described above FAT This circuit is activated when the spindle motor is in operation Do not use terminal Use only terminals and D Notice gt Use within the rated range shown above gt Do not apply voltage greater than 24 V to the terminal gt Do not short the terminal to ground No responsible is assumed for effects to which any equipment connected to this external output connector is sub jected 142 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 6 Specifications Expansion Connector 2 This connector is for input and output with external equipment It is used in combination with the teaching feature It makes it possible to control the machine using signals from an external device and to send signals from the machine to an external device with specified timing For information about how to perform control using expansion connector 2 refer to Chapter 4 The Teaching Feature Pin Connections Terminal No Terminal No Signal Pin connections 1 2 14 PG 3 IN 8 Input port 8 15 OUT 8 Output port 8 4 IN 7 Input port 7 16 OUT 7 Output port 7 5 IN 6 Input port 6 17 OUT 6 Output port 6 6 IN 5 Input port 5 18 OUT 5 Output port 5 24 13 7 IN 4 Input port 4 19 OUT 4 Output port 4 Pee js Amphenol 24 pin 8 IN 3 Input port 3 20 OUT 3 Output port 3 9 IN 2 Input port 2 21 OUT 2 Output port 2 10 IN 1 Input port 1 22 OUT 1
4. OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT 6 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 Common input IN 8 IN7 IN 6 IN5 IN 4 IN 3 IN 2 IN 1 D Notice Do not apply loads greater than the fore going to the output ports The output ports are assumed to be connected to loads such as transistors When they are connected to an inductive load such as a relay be sure to connect a protect diode to the coil to absorb counterelectro motive force Improper connection may damage the circuit External Equipment PCL or the like Sink mode transis tor output Sink mode input D Notice Reversing the polarity of the power source may damage the circuit Be sure to check this before you switch on the power Also do not attempt to test the insulation Protect unused and never connected NC pins so that they do not accidentally short to other pins For China FRP S EVALTANEMR SE HEARD RRB NE AT Cr VI O A Hg 4 Cd Bis BARS O RAA BA HW TE 2 BEM A OB PIN EAE GB T26572 2011 RARE IY Ba BERL Fo X RRA EA WRAY aH HAEREERE GB T26572 2011 REILE HIREK o IEA RAR Dre EH FEF EE A E AE E m KRAE RE Par VE a EH EE US FAURE APR A rm PIE AA E PEGEA ANA APER ERA R o Sa ARF RAEE E m EAB EMEA in R
5. lo OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press ca y Move the blinking cursor to RUN then press ES RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING Select File Call up the saved sequence Turn the dial to select it Let s try Int TEST selecting the TEST you created earlier ENTER Press Gg Operation starts The screen successively displays the commands being executing Point The Int to the left of the file name means the sequence has been saved in the built in memory Sequences saved on a memory card are displayed with Ext 78 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 3 Correcting a Sequence If You Make a Mistake in Input You can go back to a previous step and revise it at any time if you discover an input error when creating a sequence You can also insert steps and delete single steps Correcting a Previous Step q Press to move the blinking cursor to the step number lt 22 FINISH gt 5 Turn the dial to display the step you want to revise 8 CUT 3 78 Press GB to move the blinking cursor to the line below Follow g CUT 3 15 the same procedure as for entering new commands You can also change the values of commands When you ve finished Changea Change a making the revisions press ga command value O 4 Press to move the blinking cursor to the step number Turn lt 22 FINISH gt the dial to move to the final step P
6. lt lt Return to Main menu gt gt 108 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 3 Menu Flowchart X Y axis Origin point Setting Menu X 61000 Y 40700 Top screen 1Z 4250 8000RPM ORIGIN SET SET HOME POS lt 0 gt lt 0 gt Pause Menu X 61000 Y 40700 Z 4250 8000RPM ENTER ENTER PAUSE PAUSE Pause ON STOP CONTINUE XY SPEED Z SPEED lt 2mms gt lt 2mms gt Language Menu Hold down and switch on the power Select language ENGLISH JAPANESE Z axis Origin point Setting Menu X 61000 Y 40700 Top screen Z 4250 8000RPM ORIGIN SET ac ec SET Z1 Z0 Z2 SET Z1 Z0 Z2 SET Z1 ZO Z2 DOWN lt 0 gt SURFACE lt 0 gt UP lt 0 gt Z1 Z2 Copy Menu X 61000 Y 40700 Z 4250 8000RPM Copy START BUF CLEAR Initialize Menu ENTER Hold down and switch on the power and continue hold ing down the button for at least one second Initialize start Finished 109 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus This is a list of the functions you can access using the machine s menus Saved This shows whether the setting value is saved in memory and persists even after the power is switched off Setting This shows the available range selections and unit of measurement for the setting Default This shows the value of the setting in effect when the machine was shipped from the fac tory Main Menu
7. XY SPEED Z SPEED Saved Yes Setting XY SPEED 0 5 1 to 100 mm s Z SPEED 0 5 1 to 50 mm s Default XY SPEED 2 mm s Z SPEED 2 mm s These set the feed rate for the X and Y axes and for the Z axis When a command to change the feed rate is received from the computer the value changes accordingly When the feed rate is 0 5 mm s the displayed value is 0 In the case of simultaneous feed of all three axes operation according to an RML 1 command set Z or ZZ command the value of the Z SPEED setting is used for the feed rate SPINDLE RPM Saved Yes Setting 8 000 to 30 000 rpm Default 8 000 rom This sets the default spindle rotating speed You can change the spindle speed at any time using the dial or by sending a command from the computer but the value returns to this setting when the power is turned off HOME VIEW Z1 Z0 Z2 These moves the spindle head to fixed positions HOME raises the spindle to the upper limit and moves it to the home position at the highest speed VIEW raises the spindle to the upper limit and moves it to the VIEW position at the highest speed Z1 rotates the spindle then lowers it to the Z1 position at the feed rate set using Z SPEED This operation is executed when you hold down the ENTER PAUSE button for a short while 0 5 seconds or longer Z0 lowers the spindle to the Z0 position at the feed rate set using Z SPEED Z2 raises the spindle to the Z2 position at the highest speed I O OTHER
8. the machine does not go into standby state when a BREAK command appears in a sequence STEP RUN Saved Yes Setting OFF ON Default OFF When this is set to ON the machine goes into standby after executing each step then proceeds to the next step when you press any button This is handy when you want to verify the operation of a sequence LABEL SELECT Saved Yes Setting OFF ON Default OFF This sets whether you can select a label location for starting execution when executing a sequence When this is set to OFF no LABEL SELECT screen appears at the RUN menu LEVEL R LEVEL Saved Yes Setting 4 250 to 4 250 1 step 0 01 mm Default 0 These set special values for specifying the spindle height in a sequence You specify the spindle height as the number of millimeters above positive value or below negative value the ZO position These values are used by the MOVE ZI CUT Z1 and CUT ZM commands Selecting an optional origin in a sequence using the SEL ORG command makes the level and R level change to locations that reference the selected optional origin 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 115 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus RUN Submenu RUN This imports and executes a file saved on a memory card a text file containing RML 1 commands Operation is much like that when the machine receives commands from a computer The origin point setting menu
9. Ne jamais utiliser de projecteurs d air La poussi re souffi e dans l air peut causer des probl mes de respiration et endommager votre machine VORSICHT Bitte entfemen Sie Staub mit einem Staubsauger Niemals ein Gebl se verwenden Der dadurch freigesetzte Staub ist gesundheitssch dlich und kann die Funktion Ihers Gerats beeintr chtigen ACAUTELA Usare un aspiratore per rimuovere polvere o trucioli da lavorazione Non usare compressori altrimenti la polvere diffusa nell aria potrebbere essere nociva alla salute o danneggiare la macchina AE HAL VA BED SY F SRALTRELT FEU KEMST LT HIER LAUTTEL AOR U ROME ICU BRICRAL RMORALRVUET Nom du mod le tiquette des caract ristiques lectriques Utiliser l alimentation appropri e 15 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter describes the procedures extending from unpacking the machine to installing it and also explains such matters as required terminology and other background knowledge 17 18 1 1 Including Items and Accessories Follow the steps in Unpacking and Repacking on the packing carton to take out the included items and accessories Before you attempt installation make sure all the included items are present TUTTI AANXXA NT ex YN e a v XI Operation panel 1 Operation panel connector cable 1 Depth regulator nose unit 1 Solid collet 1 1 Solid coll
10. Notice This machine does not detect the write protect switch on an SD Memory Card even when the switch is set to LOCK Memory card Writers You Can Use To save cutting data on a memory card or to format a memory card you use a commercially available memory card writer or adapter One that meets the following specifications is required Compatible with SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard you re using Able to be connected to your computer running Windows Able to read and write files compatible with Windows Roland DG Corp has verified the operation of the following memory card writers Manufacturer Part number Operating environment VICS Technology RD5 Windows 98 Me 2000 XP point Windows must be able to treat the memory card as a single volume Nearly all memory card writers that are compatible with Windows meet this requirement Chapter 2 Basic Operation 33 2 6 Care and Handling of Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card Oo X 0 Y 40700 Make sure the display shows the top screen Z 0 8000RPM Remove the slot cover 2 Hold the card with the label side facing up and the ME ve notch on the right and insert it into the memory N card slot Press it in gently until it clicks into place lt gt Attach the slot cover D Notice Be careful to orient the memory card correctly when inserting i
11. Saving from Dr Engrave Load a memory card into the memory card writer Start Dr Engrave go to the File menu and click Print Setup Choose the EGX 400 or the EGX 600 then click OK Orientation Size User Defined Size z n Portat A Source E C Landscape 62 Create the design to engrave then go to the File menu and click Print The Print dialog box appears 4 Fin WE Select the Print to File check box then click OK Roses a e The Print to File dialog box appears Statu Read Type Roland EGX 600 Whee COM1 Comment A Pit range Copies aa a C Fas pori tft Fee Selection _ 6 5 ET 71 For Save in select the memory card drive Type om FEES in a file name then click Save La Dutpu a OutputO2 prre The cutting data is saved on the memory card File name Save as lype Po Com z A Point Usea file name of eight characters or fewer with a file extension of three characters or fewer File names that do not meet these criteria are not displayed correctly on the machine Do not try to save in a subdirectory This machine does not recognize subdirectories Detailed Information About File Names See p 72 Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 4 Executing Cutting Data
12. The required label name was not assigned anywhere in the sequence gt A sequence created with the teaching feature was saved without specifying a label referenced by a command such as CALL or JUMP Specify a label name before saving gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the seqence editing screen 18 Can t Find File There is no existing file to call up gt An attempt was made to call up an existing file using the teaching menu or RUN submenu but no file has been saved gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen 19 Input File Name At attempt was made to save a new sequence file without specifying a file name gt No file name was assigned when an attempt was made to save a sequence created with the teaching feature as a new file Specify a file name then repeat the save operation gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 3 Responding to an Error Message 20 Verify the Card An attempt was made to access the memory card when no memory card was present gt This occurs when the memory card is removed during a menu operation that uses the memory card When inserting or removing a memory card pause the machine and perform the operation while at the top screen gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the previous or original scre
13. XON OFF oo OFF lt BAUDRATE 19200 SELF submenu SURFACE CUT ENTER to start OTHERS submenu REVOLUTION lt ON gt OFF OVER AREA lt CONTINUE gt PAUSE COMMAND MODE 1 2 lt AUTO gt AUTO Z CONTROL ON lt OFF gt AUTO Z CONTROL ON UP LENGTH lt 500 gt 38400 ACCELERATION 0 05G lt 0 1G gt COMP X COMP Y lt 100 00 gt lt 100 00 gt REVOLUTION TIME 0 Hours lt lt Return to Main menu gt gt Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING ENTER PAUSE TEACHING menu lt lt Return to Main menu gt gt 6 3 Menu Flowchart RUN Select File Int File name LABEL SELECT ON T Execute sequence DELETE 1 Select File Int File name Cancel No EDIT Sequence editing Screen GE PAUSE Select Fi Int File name Yes Overwrite File Yes Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions Cursor menu jx oY o Z 0 8000PRM No SETTING y OPTIONAL ORIGIN x 0Y 0 No 2 Z 0 8000PRM X 0 Y 0 Z 0 Dest BREAK POINT lt ENABLE gt DISABLE SET RUN lt OFF gt ON LABEL SELECT lt OFF gt ON y ILEVEL R LEVEL lt 0 gt lt Qa 107 6 3 Menu Flowchart lt lt From Main menu gt gt RUN submenu Select File cD File name y Execute
14. at the present spindle height The displayed value is the machine coordinate for the present spindle height Z1 sets the cutting in depth The displayed value is the distance between the present spindle height and the ZO posi tion The Z1 position must be lower than the ZO position and the setting must be a negative value If the present spindle height is above the ZO position is displayed indicating that you cannot set Z1 at this position Z2 sets the amount of cut out The displayed value is the distance between the present spindle height and the ZO posi tion The Z2 position must be above the ZO position and the setting must be a positive value If the present spindle height is below the ZO position is displayed indicating that you cannot set Z2 at this position When a command to set the cutting in depth or the amount of cut out is sent from the computer the value of Z1 or Z2 changes accordingly When you are at this menu you use the Z axis movement buttons to move the spindle This menu does not appear when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON Pause Menu Pause ON CONTINUE STOP Pressing the ENTER PAUSE button while a cutting operation is in progress stops the operation and puts the machine in a paused standby state The spindle keeps rotating but you can stop rotation using the SPINDLE button Executing CONTINUE makes cutting start again Executing STOP quits cutting XY SPEED Z SPEED You ca
15. gauche signifie que l appareil ne doit jamais tre d mont Le symbole amp pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise Z ATTENTION Z ATTENTION Ne pas d monter r parer ni modifier D monter r parer ou modifier l appareil ris que de provoquer un incendie ou de causer un fonctionnement anormal entrainant des blessures Mettre l appareil a la terre avec le fil de mise a la terre Ne pas respecter cette consigne peut cr er un risque d lectrocution en cas de panne m canique O Ne pas utiliser avec une source d alimentation lectrique non conforme la norme indiqu e sur l appareil Utiliser l appareil avec une autre source d alimentation risque de provoquer un incendie ou de causer une lectrocution Utiliser l appareil uniquement avec le fil lectrique fourni Utiliser l appareil avec un autre fil risque de provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution O Ne pas utiliser l appareil s il est dans un tat anormal p ex mission de fum e odeur de br l bruit inhabituel ou autre anomalie Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou une lectrocution Couper imm diatement l alimentation lec trique d brancher le fil de la prise et com muniquer avec le revendeur ou le
16. 17 mm to keep the spindle immobile tighten the cutter holder securely Point The cutter holder is reverse threaded that is you turn it counterclockwise to tighten it Be careful to turn it in the correct direction Insert the solid collet for diamond scrapers from below While gently holding the collet in place turn the spindle by hand until it is finger tight Use the included wrench to tighten the collet The correct tightening torque is 32 kgf cm Chapter 3 Preparation 49 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper 2 Menu Settings Fully loosen the lock nut D Notice Be sure to loosem the lock nut fio OTHERS TEACHING SELF AUTO Z CONTROL lt ON gt OFF fio OTHERS TEACHING SELF REVOLUTION ON lt OFF gt Z 0 8000RPM 50 Chapter 3 Preparation Use the menus to set AUTO Z CONTROL to ON D Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press C2 move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press Ea 3 Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press 2B to move the blinking cursor to ON then press ea Use the menus to set REVOLUTION to OFF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right 2 Press EB o move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press Em9 ENTER Press EB to move the blinking cursor to OFF then press ES Press several times to return to the
17. 3 followed by a backslash and a file name D For example if the drive name is E and you want to use CUTDATA PRN as the file name with the file extension then type in E CUTDATA PRN here Print To File Output file name E CUTDATA PRN Click OK The cutting data is saved on the memory card Q Point Usea file name of eight characters or fewer with a file extension of three characters or fewer File names that do not meet these criteria are not displayed correctly on the machine Do not try to save in a subdirectory This machine does not recognize subdirectories Detailed Information About File Names See p 72 Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data Follow steps 4 to 7 to restore the port to the setting you noted down in step 7 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Importing and Executing Memory card Data To operate the machine using cutting data saved on a memory card follow the steps below Importing and Executing Data Insert the memory card on which cutting data is saved into the memory card slot Press several times until the screen shown at right ap pears Make sure the blinking cursor is at RUN then press Ea The screen for selecting the file appears ona There may be a slight delay of several seconds to several dozen seconds until the file selection screen appears During this time d
18. Description of the Menus Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus SETTING Submenu OPTIONAL ORIGIN Saved Yes Setting X Y and Z coordinates settable on the machine Default None This registers a special workpiece origin point referenced by a sequence You can register up to 99 No 2 through 100 You specify all three of the X Y and Z axes without division into one origin for the X and Y axes and one for the Z axis An optional origin point differs from the workpiece origin points the home position and the ZO position set with the machine and is exclusively for the teaching function You can use the SEL ORG command to temporarily make a optional origin point the reference point for cutting You can freely set and select specify 99 reference points for cutting When you want to carry out identical cutting successively at different locations using this command makes it possible for you to reduce the number of steps and change the cutting location without having to edit the sequence Be careful to note that the locations of the optional origins are determined with reference to the home position and ZO position set on the machine If you change the home position or the ZO position the locations of all 99 optional origins also change BREAK POINT Saved Yes Setting ENABLE DISABLE Default ENABLE This sets whether the BREAK command is enabled or disabled When this is set to DISABLE
19. Do not disassemble repair or modify Ground the unit with the ground wire tion resulting in injury cution in the event of a mechanical problem Do not use with any electrical power supply Do not use while in an abnormal state i e that does not meet the ratings displayed S emitting smoke burning odor unusual on the unit noise or the like Use with any other power supply may lead to Doing so may result in fire or electrocution fire or electrocution Immediately switch off the power unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and con Q Use only with the power cord included with tact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer this product or service center Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution Z CAUTION A To Ensure Safe Use Z CAUTION Do not use with a damaged power cord or plug or with a loose electrical outlet Doing so may lead to fire electrical shock or electrocution When not in use for extended periods unplug the power cord plug from the elec trical outlet Failure to do so may result in danger of electrical shock electrocution or fire due to deterioration of electrical insulation Do not attempt to unplug the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock or electrocution Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may result in the unit tipping over leading to injury Soo A When you re f
20. Do not the emergency stop switch for turning the power on and off in day to day use Chapter 2 Basic Operation 27 2 3 Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head S Do not put the operation panel on the machine while operation Doing so may result in unex pected problems The spindle head moves in three directions along the X Y and Z axes When the display shows the top screen pressing the movement buttons effects movement in the corresponding directions Q Point Make sure the display shows the top screen You cannot perform movement when any other screen is displayed Press several times to display the top screen x 0 Y 0 Z 0 8000RPM The speed of movement is determined by how you press the movement buttons as described below Pressing and holding down a movement button Slow continuous movement While holding down g3 pressing and holding down ct continuous movement a movement button Pressing and releasing a movement button Movement of 0 01 mm per press While holding down QC pressing and releasing a Moveent of 0 1 mm per press is di i Roland Y axis direction DES JORIGIN SET D alel Z axis direction X axis direction 28 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 2 3 Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head Out of the Way Quickly This feature moves the spindle head directly to the back left position of the table the VIEW position T
21. GETE TO AVTIKEIUEVO AUTO OTO KOAGO TWV ATTOPPIHH TUV A AIpEoTE TIG UTTATAPIEG KAI TIPOOKOLIOTE TO OTO TOTTIKO K VTPO AVAKUKAWONG Please read this Agreement before unpacking the media Software license agreement Roland DG Corporation hereinafter referred to as the Company shall grant you a non transferable nonexclusive right to use the Software supplied with this Agreement on the condition that you agree to the following provisions If you agree to the following provisions you should unpack the media on which the Software is recorded or simply click the button or other indicator that you agree to the following provisions By doing so this Agreement shall be concluded If you do not agree with the following provisions do not unpack the media Or you can click the button or other indicator that you do not agree to the following provisions of this Agreement In this case a license is not granted and you cannot use the Software 1 Definition The Software includes the software program and related files supplied with this Agreement and the related software programs and files distributed through the Internet and other services 2 Ownership All the ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights of the Software trademark and related documents shall belong to the Company 3 Terms and conditions 1 You are authorized to use the Software on one computer 2 You are allowed to create a backup copy of the Sof
22. Lock nut Tighten AUTO Z CONTROL OFF REVOLUTION ON Collet for end mills optional End mill Chapter 3 Preparations 53 3 5 Cutter Installation Method 4 End Mill Installing an End Mill While installing the cutter do not allow the operation panel to be touched inadvertently When using the operation panel keep hands away from moving areas of the machine Unintended S operation of the machine may lead to danger of becoming caught Do not touch the tip of the cutter Doing so may result in injury O Securely fasten the cutter and workpiece in place Otherwise they may come loose during cut ting resulting in injury I Installing the Collet and End Mill 1 Open the spindle cover 2 Insert the end mill into the optionally available end mill collet 20 to 25 mm 3 4 to 1 in Insert the end mill and collet from below While gently holding the collet in place turn the spindle by hand until it is finger tight 4 Use the included wrench to tighten the collet The correct tightening torque is 32 kgf cm 54 Chapter 3 Preparation 3 5 Cutter Installation Method 4 End Mill 2 Menu Settings Fully tighten the lock nut Use the menus to set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF fio OTHERS TEACHING SELF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press 39 to move the blinking cursor to OTHERS
23. OFF y y Raising and lowering numerical values Pressing either of these buttons while holding down increases or decreases the value by large amounts Holding down the button makes the value change rapidly ee Confirming and executing the selected item Operations with gt y GP do not enable settings they only select the setting values A setting is enabled only when you press When you enable a setting the item is displayed enclosed in lt gt You also use this button to execute things and display submenus 32 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 2 6 Care and Handling of Memory Cards This section describes the basic usage and handling of memory cards This machine can execute cutting data saved on a memory card and can save sequences created using the teaching fea ture For more information about these operations see Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card on p 67 and The Teaching Feature on p 73 Types of Memory Cards You Can Use Use commercially available SD Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard which are available in sizes of 16 MB 32 MB and 64 MB Note that copyright protection functions are not used with this machine Roland DG Corp has verified the operation of the following memory cards Manufacturer Part number Capacity SanDisk SDMB 16 16 MB SDMB 32 32 MB SDMB 64 64 MB Panasonic RP SD016 16 MB RP SD032 32 MB RP SD064 64 MB HAGIWARA SYS COM HPC MC32M 32 MB HPC MC64M 64 MB D
24. Output port 1 11 23 NC 12 24 NC No responsible is assumed for effects to which any equipment connected to this external output connector is subjected Input Port Specifications IN1 to IN8 Number of input ports 8 Input voltage DC 24V Input current 7 mA Insulation method Isolated photocoupler Compatible connector Sink mode output Internal Circuit Schematic 24V D Notice The outputs connected to the input ports are assumed to be contactless outputs such as transistors When you are making connections that use mechanical contact such as switches or relays use microcur rent devices Ensure that the leakage current when a contactless circuit connected to the input ports is off is 1 mA or less per input port V 5609 3 3KQ NAVV O Input port 5 oO J D Q 3 g z Chapter 9 Appendix 143 9 6 Specifications 144 Output Port Specifications OUT1 to OUTB8 Number of output ports 8 sink mode output Rated load voltage DC 24V Maximum load current 20 mA per port Leakage current 0 1 mA or less Insulation method Isolated photocoupler Compatible connector External device input Internal Circuit Schematic 3 o Q 3 Example of Connection to External Equipment Expansion Connector 2 OANA U1 amp WW NO Chapter 9 Appendix No Signal Output port O PW PW ae 24V Common output
25. Possible cause and action code No I O errors Cause after execution of an output command other output commands are sent before the output was not completed Action let the computer to read the machine output by the output com mand and then send another output command Cause an error occurs in a device control command Action correct your program o 13 Cause parameters are overflowing Action correct your program 14 Cause the number of the parameters set is more than specified or a colon was not used to terminate Action correct your program 15 Cause framing error parity error or overrun error at the time of data receipt Action match the communication protocols of both computer and the machine baud rate data bit length bit length Cause the I O buffer overflows Action Make sure the handshake setting matches Continues to execute the RML 1 command in op eration aborts other incoming RML 1 commands and clears the data buffer 9 6 Specifications Main Unit Specifications Table type Table size Cutting area EGX 600 EGX 400 T slot 610 W x 407 D mm 24 W x 16 D in 610 X x 407 Y x 42 5 Z mm 24 X x 16 Y x 1 5 8 Z in 407 W x 305 D mm 16 W x 12 D in 407 X x 305 Y x 42 5 Z mm 16 X x 12 Y x 1 5 8 Z in Loadable workpiece thick Maximum 40 mm 1 9 16 in ness XYZ axis motor AC servo motors DAC FFP 3 axis simul
26. Saved on a Memory Card Saving from Another P rogram For a program such as the included 3D Engrave follow the steps below You can also use this method with other programs as long as the other program uses a driver for Windows Saving from Another Program If you are using Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP log on to Windows as a member of the Ad ministrators or Power Users group Load a memory card into the memory card writer Ele Edt View Go Favorites Help e Back nomed u y ajal p Cut Copy Address My Computer Paste Undo My Computer Select an item to view its description as 5 34 Floppy A R gove i Aan sg Printers Control Panel Scheduled Web Folders 39 Dial Up Networking File Edit View Go Favorites Help Beck Komad 4 2 MIX D Aje x im a Copy Paste Adress 2 Printers Printers Roland EGX 600 Documents 0 a I dd Printer Roland Roland STIKA Cx 500 SK 15 Pause Printing Set as Default Purge Print Documents Create Shortcut Delete Rename apm Open My Computer Note the drive name of the memory card In the example shown in the figure the drive name is E For Windows 95 98 Me NT 4 0 2000 Click Start then Settings Then click Printers For Windows XP Click Start then click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardw
27. Specifying 0 sets a speed of 0 5 mm s After you input the speed press the ENTER PAUSE button to go to the settings at Detail Screen 1 gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen coordinate values and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands 9 ARC Function This moves the spindle head in an arc Value Relative location from the start point to the center of the circle X and Y coordinates Value gt Angle from the arc start point to end point 360 to 360 deg Value Resolution 0 to 120 deg Value Tr Feed rate 0 to 50 mm s Basic Screen 1 9 ARC ENTER _ Basic Screen 1 RELATIVE CENTER X 500 Y 5000 ENTER Basic Screen 2 SET ANGLE gt 902 ENTER _ Basic Screen 3 SET TOLERANCE gt 5 11 ENTER _ a Basic Screen 4 PAUSE SET SPEED ei to cancel Center End point to cancel to cancel to cancel This moves from the present location in an arc
28. Ta 74 Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit nent 74 5 2 Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a SEQUENCE 0 000 eee eceeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteaeeeeeeenanees 75 Step 1 Decide on the Mode of Operation and the Origin Points ns 75 Step 2 Create th SEG WSO saresti raans ni Sa eaei ten sssuasassetanavessanedsasteshhevastansdeabiettgavassaninesssetiaseadiatined 76 Step 3 Save the SEGUEN E sanean ns a EREA A EA RO NORN 78 Step 4 Execute the Sequence 78 5 3 Correcting a SCQUCNCE siressa ineei aae e a e ra Eain ESTREA Bal O If You Make a Mistake in Input 79 Revising a Saved Sequence 81 5 4 Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen 82 Screen Layoutand Button Operations isssnisinntmentmrnmatennannnnaimnnnitiilinnnnaie 82 S tting a label seen EA A E E A enna atovsesea anieinun nent E 83 5 5 Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence 84 Destinations for Saving SEQUENCES rennes 84 Backing Upc S Qqu nCe ssi osssansssdScvasaseStzassasavannvessdsdayassdvanavasaeesqiadsssvnnventebunaatshcubasasibesnsiva E 85 D l tindga SOC SINGS ss a Nna AREE S RE EAE E eE EERE 86 5 6 Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature 87 Cutting Positions Used with the Teaching Feature rennes 87 Optional OMIA ccsssnciassccse ss nE E R AAAA AAAA RRA 87 Weve lear Da E a A AA S A AN 88 527 List of Command setir iten E E E EAE S 89 5 8 Sample SEQUENCES ccceeeeeeeeeenee cence eee e
29. That Can Be Saved This machine can handle up to 512 files saved in the root directory It is possible to save more than 512 files in a subdirectory but the machine cannot use them Note that the actual number of files that can be saved depends on the available space on the memory card Deleting Cutting Data To delete cutting data load the memory card into a memory card writer and drag the file or files you want to delete to the Recycle Bin in Windows 72 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature This chapter describes how to use the teaching feature It provides detailed explanations of how to create and save sequences how to execute the sequences you create the commands you use and more 73 5 1 Overview of the Teaching Feature 74 What Is the Teaching Feature This feature lets you teach operation instructions directly to the machine without using a computer You use the operation panel to enter the operation instructions Each operation instruction that you enter is called a command and a collected set of commands is called a sequence You can save created sequences in the built in memory or on a memory card Once you have made a sequence you can make the machine move in the specified way whenever you like The teaching feature lets you do things like those described below Basic Operations Possible with Commands Linear movement to specified coordinates simultaneous thre
30. a serial connection also make sure the com munication parameters for the machine match those for the computer CAN T COPY DATA TOO BIG An attempt was made to use the Copy feature to repeat operations with a set of cutting data larger than 1 9 MB gt The Copy feature can only repeat operations for a set of cutting data that is 1 9 MB or less Resend the cutting data from the computer 10 CAN T COPY COVER OPEN An attempt was made to start cutting using the Copy function while the spindle cover was open gt Cutting cannot be performed while the spindle cover is open Close the spindle cover then continue with the operation 11 CAN T COPY BUFFER EMPTY There is no stored data to use for repeating an operation using the Copy feature gt There is no data in the buffer memory Resend the cutting data from the computer and execute the Copy function Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 129 8 3 Responding to an Error Message 130 12 COVER OPEN An attempt was made to start cutting while the spindle cover was open gt Cutting cannot be performed while the spindle cover is open Close the spindle cover then continue with the operation 13 EMERGENCY STOP MOTOR LOCK Operation stopped because an excessive load was applied gt Cutting under excessive cutting conditions occurred because the cutter or spindle head struck an obstruction Turn off the machine eliminate the cause of the problem then redo the operation If this problem oc
31. both take the ZO position as their reference point If the ZO position changes the locations of the level and R level also change accordingly Also selecting an optional origin in a sequence using the SEL ORG command makes the level and R level change to locations that reference the selected optional origin Using these makes it simple to change such things as the distance for operating the Z axis at the highest speed and lets you make fine adjustments to perform operations with less wasted effort This can help make for efficient cutting as a result Registering the Level and R Level O Tio OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press QA Move y the blinking cursor to SETTING then press QA RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING LEVEL RLEVEL Press several times to display the screen shown at right lt 0 gt lt 0 gt Move the blinking cursor to either I LEVEL or R LEVEL then use W B to raise or lower the value This value indicates the number of steps above positive value or below negative value the ZO position As with coordinate values one step is 0 01 mm Press QA The I level and R level locations are registered 88 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands This section describes in detail all the commands you can use with the teaching feature Refer to this section when you want detailed information about how to s
32. centre de service autoris s de la soci t Roland DG 11 12 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit Z PRUDENCE Z PRUDENCE 9 Ne pas utiliser si le fil ou la fiche lectriques sont endommag s ne pas brancher dans une prise mal fix e N gliger de suivre cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou decauser une d charge lectrique ou une lectocution Si l appareil reste inutilis pendant de longues p riodes d brancher la fiche de la prise N gliger de suivre cette consigne peut cr er un risque de d charge lectrique ou d lectrocution ou provoquer un incendie cause de la d t rioration de l isolant lec trique Ne pas d brancher le fil avec des mains mouill es Ne pas respecter cette consigne risque de provoquer des d charges lectriques ou une lectrocution linstaller sur une surface stable Sinon l appareil risque de se renverser et de causer des blessures 9 Ne pas endommager ni modifier le fil lec trique Ne pas le plier le tordre l tirer l attacher ou le serrer de fa on excessive Ne pas placer d objet ou de poids sur le fil N gliger de suivre cette consigne peut endom mager le fil lectrique ce qui risque de provo quer un incendie ou de causer une d charge lectrique ou une lectrocution Pour d brancher l appareil saisir la fiche et non le fil lectrique Tirer sur le fil peut l endommager ce qui risque de provoquer un
33. coordinate values and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings 92 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands 7 CUT ZI Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates at the specified feed rate and via the and R levels Value Z axis feed rate 0 to 50 mm s Value gt X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen ENTER Datail Screen PAUSE o X 10002 Y 1000 7 CUT ZI 50 Z 5008 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 es ca X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle The operation is as follows 1 Move the Z axis at the highest speed to the height specified for I LEVEL at the SETTING submenu 2 Move at the highest speed to the X and Y coordinates specified here 3 Move the Z axis at the highest speed to the height specified for R LEVEL at the SETTING submenu 4 Move at the specified speed to the Z coordinate specified here This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Basic Screen Specify the Z axis feed rate to use when moving from the R level to the specified Z axis coordinate Specifying 0 sets a speed of 0 5 mm s After you input the
34. dB A or less According to ISO 7779 995 W x 820 D x 521 H mm 795 W x 719 D x 521 H mm 39 3 16 W x 32 5 16 D x 20 1 2 H in 31 5 16 W x 28 5 16 D x 20 1 2 H in 64 kg 141 Ib 51 kg 112 Ib 1100 W x 940 D x 690 H mm 866 W x 910 D x 690 H mm 43 5 16 W x 37 D x 27 3 16 H in 34 1 8 W x 35 13 16 D x 27 3 16 H in 81 kg 180 lb 64 kg 141 lb Temperature 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F humidity 35 to 80 no condensation Operation panel operation panel connector cable power cord depth regulator nose unit solid collet solid collet for diamond scrapers clamps wrenches 17 mm 10 mm hexagonal screw driver hexagonal wrench Roland Software Package CD ROM user s Manual Chapter 9 Appendix 141 9 6 Specifications Interface Specifications Parallel Connector Standard Input signal In compliance with the specification of Centronics STROBE 1BIT DATA 8BIT BUSY 1BIT ACK 1BIT Output signal 1 0 signal level TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous Serial Connector Standard RS 232C specification Transmission method Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission speed 4800 9600 19200 38400 Parity check Odd Even None Data bits 7 or 8 bits Stop bits 1 or 2 bits Handshake Hardware or Xon Xoff Expansion Connector 1 24V T 1000 2W n W O _ Terminals Compatible plug If max 1A 7
35. diffusa nell aria potrebbere essere nociva alla salute o danneggiare la macchina AzE MIRAZA V H EEALTRELTFE N RERI T LT HYAA LNTF N TAMARURU MAROC I DU WETRAL RRORA LEAVES Model name Rating plate In addition to these symbols the symbols shown below are also used Use a rated power supply D Indicates information to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use Point Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use A Pour utiliser en toute s curit Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION PRUDENCE propos des symboles Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage mat riel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sirable sur la maison tous les meubles et m me les animaux domestiques Le symbole attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole S avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole
36. if you re using this program The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM 3D Engrave User s Manual electronic format manual This manual explains how to use the included program for three dimensional engraving and for creating reliefs It describes procedures ranging from how to design reliefs and the like to cutting operations Read it if you re using this program The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM Cutting Tips electronic format manual This is a collection of hints and tips for the procedures of three dimensional cutting Read it as a reference when you re cut ting three dimensional objects Like the other manuals in electronic format it is a PDF document and Acrobat Reader is required to view it You can find it on the Roland Software Package CD ROM inside Document in the Cuttips folder Other Information For descriptions of other programs and drivers refer to the online help Contents Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format You can view the manuals in electronic format on a computer running Windows Windows 95 or later Procedures for Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format Place the Roland Software Package in the CD ROM drive The menu screen appears automatically Click the Click here message then choose the name of
37. incendie ou de causer une d charge lectrique ou une lectrocution Ne pas laisser de liquides ni d objets m talliques ou inflammables s infiltrer dans l appareil De telles infiltrations peuvent provoquer un incendie Perform dry cutting with no cutting oil Such materials can cause fire Quand vous avez termin d utiliser l appareil laver vos mains pour bien en lever tous les copeaux Q S Q Q Utiliser un aspirateur pour nettoyer les co peaux N utiliser aucun appareil soufflant de l air comme un s che cheveux La poussi re r pandue dans l air pourrait nuire votre sant APRUDENCE A Pour utiliser en toute s curit A PRUDENCE Utiliser une brosse du commerce pour retirer les rognures de m tal Tenter de retirer les rognures de m tal l aide d un aspirateur peut faire na tre un incendie dans l aspirateur Lorsque vous d placez l appareil le saisir par sa base en aluminium et le transporter 4 personnes ou plus Si l appareil est saisi par la plaque du dessus il peut tomber et entra ner des blessures Faire attention de ne pas ins rer ses mains pendant le fonctionnement Ne pas respecter cette consigne peut provo quer des blessures Ne pas toucher l extr mit de la lame avec vos doigts Vous risqueriez de vous blesser en y touchant Porter des lunettes de travail et un masque durant l utilisation Des copeaux pourraient tre projet s
38. lt ON gt OFF y REVOLUTION TIME 26 Hours Maintenance of the Z axis Screw Q Switch off the machine and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before performing cleaning or maintenance Failure to do so may result in injury or electrical shock Use a cleaning cloth or the like to clean away any buildup of cutting waste or old grease on the Z axis screw then apply a small amount of fresh grease Recommended grease Lithium grease 2 or the equivalent D Notice Do not lubricate any areas other than the Z axis screw 122 Chapter 7 Maintenance Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible problems and how to correct them 8 1 Problems with Engraving The cutting in depth is not uniform when using the nose unit gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and make sure AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON and also make sure that the lock nut has been loosened gt The cutter holder tool securing screw or collet is loose Tighten sufficiently while using the included wrench to keep the spindle immobile gt The retainer nut securing the nose cone in place is loose Tighten the retainer nut gt The X and Y axis feed rate is too fast for the workpiece or the spindle rotating speed is too slow Try changing the cut ting parameters gt The cutter is worn Try replacing the cutter gt If the cutting in depth is set to an extremely shallow value the effects of cutting waste may be large Try
39. of the specified angle Arc movement is possible only on the X and Y plane gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the center of the circle Specify relative coordinates from the present location which is the start point Note that these are not coordinates referenced to the workpiece origin point To go to Detail Screen 2 press the ENTER PAUSE but ton To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 Specify the angle from the start point to the end point The direction of turning is determined by whether the value is positive or negative A positive value yields counterclockwise turning and a negative value yields clockwise turning To go to Detail Screen 3 press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 3 Specify the resolution smoothness of the arc Smaller values result in greater smoothness but the apparent feed rate becomes slower Specifying 0 sets the machine s highest resolution To go to Detail Screen 4 press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 4 Specify the feed rate Specifying 0 sets a speed of 0 5 mm s To finish setting the value press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands 10 SP Function This makes the settings for rotating or stopping the spindle and for spindle rotating speed Value Rotation or no ro
40. or the like try disconnecting it gt If an error message appears on the display also take a look at Responding to an Error Message on p 128 126 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 2 Problems with Operation Data is sent but there is no operation gt Close the spindle cover tightly When the cover is open there is no operation at all except for control using the movement buttons and an error message is displayed If closing the cover securely does not resolve the problem then thoroughly clean away any cutting waste from around the spindle gt Make sure the machine is not paused If the display shows the message Pause ON it means the machine is paused Press the ENTER PAUSE button to release the machine from the paused state gt Make sure the connector cable is the correct type For a serial connection in particular connection using a straight cable such as amodem cable will not work Use a suitable cable for your computer such as the XY RS 34 from Roland DG Corp or the equivalent gt Make sure the connector cable is free from faulty contact or broken wires If you re using a printer switch or the like try disconnecting it gt If an error message appears on the display also take a look at Responding to an Error Message on p 128 Abnormal cutting is performed The machine tries to perform cutting in at an abnormal depth and eventually a motor error occurs gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and set AUTO Z CONTROL to O
41. returning to the menu screen for installation click XI Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive 66 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Working with Cutting Data on a Memory Card You can take cutting commands sent from the computer and save them as data You can then save this data on a memory card and import it into the machine This means that you can receive data with a memory card in exactly the same way as receiving commands from a computer via a connector cable This lets you distribute cutting data using just a memory card making it possible to operate a number of machines in loca tions where no computer is available Requirements for Saving Cutting Data To save cutting data on a memory card you use a commercially available memory card writer Saving Cutting Data point See p 33 Memory card Writers You Can Use Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 67 68 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Saving Cutting Data First connect the memory card writer to your computer running Windows For information about how to make the connec tions refer to the documentation for the memory card writer This section describes how to use the included programs to save data on a memory card Saving from Dr Engrave To save cutting data output from the included Dr Engrave engraving program on a memory card follow the steps below
42. speed or making the feed rate slower gt Refasten the workpiece securely so that it does not come loose or slip gt Try performing cutting a second time to finish the bottom surface and remove any burring Making the cutting in depth about 0 02 to 0 05 mm 0 001 to 0 002 in deeper for the second pass may yield better results gt The cutter is worn Try replacing the cutter Engraved lines are uneven or wavy gt The cutter holder tool securing screw or collet is loose and the cutter is out of control Tighten securely gt Refasten the workpiece securely so that it does not come loose or slip gt Check to make sure the spindle unit is not loose AB 124 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Problems with Engraving When using a diamond scraper cutting in is shallow gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and make sure AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON and also make sure that the lock nut has been loosened gt Try performing cutting a second time Some materials that have an extremely hard surface such as materials that have undergone surface treatment may be suited to double cutting gt The X and Y axis feed rate is too fast for the workpiece Try using a slower feed rate gt The cutter is worn Try replacing the cutter The nose scratches the workpiece gt Make sure the lock nut is loosened completely gt The tip of the nose cone is rough or damaged Try polishing using fine grained sandpaper or an abrasiv
43. the machine s coordi nate systems and origin points and also describes all the functions you can access using the menus Use it as a reference and read it as required 103 104 6 1 Coordinate Systems and Origin Points Workpiece Coordinates and Machine Coordinates This machine uses coordinate values for the X Y and Z axes to indicate the position and height of the spindle head The display s top screen displays coordinate values that indicate the position of the spindle head The coordinates displayed here are a type of relative coordinates that take the workpiece origin point as the reference point You can freely change the location of the workpiece origin point If the location of the origin point is altered the displayed coordinate values also change even if the actual position of the spindle head remains the same Such coordinates are called workpiece coordinates The position at the machine s mechanical operating limits that is all the way to the left along the X axis all the way to the front along the Y axis and all the way to the top along the Z axis is called the machine origin point Coordinates that take this as the reference point are called machine coordinates The location of the machine origin point is determined mechanically and cannot be changed Machine coordinates indicate the absolute position of the spindle head The location of a workpiece origin point that can be freely changed can only be indicated
44. then press R REVOLUTION ON lt OFF gt Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press 3 to move the blinking cursor to OFF then press QA D Notice Be sure to set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF Use the menu to set REVOLUTION to ON fio OTHERS TEACHING SELF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right nn Press EB o move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press Ga REVOLUTION 2 lt ON gt OFF 3 Press ED move the blinking cursor to ON then press 09 O x oy o Z 0 8000RPM Press several times to return to the top screen Chapter 3 Preparation 55 3 5 Cutter Installation Method 4 End Mill 3 Aligning the Cutter Load a workpiece and move the end mill to the top surface of the material Q Point For information on how to load material See p 57 Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting Close the spindle cover Hold down for 0 5 seconds or longer The spindle rotates Lower the spindle a little at a time and stop it when it is just barely cutting the surface of the workpiece Press to stop the spindle ser zi Zo z2 Use the menus to set the height reference point Z0 SURFACE lt 0 gt Press FES Make sure the blinking cursor is at Z0 then press BA Press to return to the top screen 56 Chapter 3 Preparation 3 6 Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting Secur
45. tool used is a character cutter or a flat cutter This method is not suitable for aluminum brass or other materials that are easily scratched Lock nut Loosen AUTO Z CONTROL ON REVOLUTION ON Character cutter or flat cutter Cutter holder included with a character cutter or flat cutter Tool securing screw Solid collet D Notice The solid collet for diamond scrapers can also be used with a character cutter or flat cutter but do not use it at a speed of 15 000 rpm or higher There is danger of damage to the spindle due to vibration Chapter 3 Preparations 39 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit Installing a Character Cutter With Nose Unit While installing the cutter do not allow the operation panel to be touched inadvertently When using the operation panel keep hands away from moving areas of the machine Unintended operation of the machine may lead to danger of becoming caught Do not touch the tip of the cutter Doing so may result in injury Securely fasten the cutter and workpiece in place Otherwise they may come loose during cutting resulting in injury I Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet 0 Open the spindle cover While using a wrench 17 mm to keep the spindle immobile tighten the cutter holder securely Point The cutter holder is reverse threaded that is you turn it counterclockwise to tighten it Be c
46. with an rotation of the spindle to an external external device using the teaching device feature N z Parallel connector Serial connector This connector is for This connector is for connection to the printer connection to the COM port on the computer port on the computer Operation Panel ENTER PAUSE button This enables values you enter Pressing it while cutting is in progress pauses operation Spindle button This starts and stops rotation of the spindle RE Display i on Roland X Y axis Origin Set button This sets the reference point for Ht Dial This adjusts the spindle rotating O speed It is also used for menu operations Menu button This displays the main menu Connector the cutting position l Z axis Origin Set button This makes settings such eee ee as for the reference point for aligning the cutter Copy botton This calls up the menu for the Z axis Movement buttons copy feature These move the spindle head up and down Movement buttons These move the spindle head forward and backward and to the left and right They are also used for menu operations Feed button This is used in combination with the movement buttons 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 3 Installation and Cable Connections Instllation Site and Operating Environment Q Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may re
47. you should set the reference point for the cutting position changes according to how the data was created with the program Always loading material at the same location and keeping the reference point for the cutting position on the machine fixed may make positioning easier The reference point for cutting is the location where the X and Y axis coordinates are both zero that is the X and Y axis origin point This is also called the home position This is initially set at the front left of the table I Setting the Home Position Move the spindle to the location you want to be the reference point for the cutting position SET HOME POS Press Gi then press Gig lt 0 gt lt 0 gt xXx o yY 0 Press to return to the top screen Z 0 8000RPM 58 Chapter 3 Preparation Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer This chapter describes how to perform cutting using a computer It explains important notes when sending commands from a computer differences among programs in how to make the setting for the cut ting parameters and the procedures for installing and setting up the included programs 59 4 1 Procedures for Performing Cutting Using a Computer Before you send cutting commands from a computer you first need to set the cutting parameters You make the settings for cutting in depth feed rate spindle speed and other values to match the cutter and the workpiece The method you use to make the settings differs f
48. your own sequences Example of a Sequence Using Optional Origins This cuts the same shape several times In cases like this you can create extremely efficient sequences by using a combina tion of optional origins and CALL commands In this example the No 2 through No 5 optional origins are assumed to be already registered Also the ZO position is as sumed to be at the surface of the workpiece ZO position Workpiece surface Cutting in depth 0 5 mm X and Y axis feed rate 20 mm s Z axis feed rate 3 mm s Spindle speed 25 000 rpm 40 mm 10mm P ry 10 mm Optional Orgin No 2 No 3 No 4 No 5 20 mm 100 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 8 Sample Sequencesure Steps 1 through 16 are the main routine and steps 17 through 27 are a subroutine called by the CALL command This subroutine cuts a single L shaped object Steps 4 6 8 and 10 successively change the reference point for cutting and after each step the subroutine is called Note that the FINISH command in step 16 separates the main routine and the subroutine More than one FINISH command may safely appear within a sequence No name Tope e Too l a OO e e C e e l A e e a O e e l o e e e pr PS RS Go oe pee a a a A a E E AA W a ES Mi Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 101 102 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions This chapter provides detailed descriptions of
49. 1 22 21 Position on Z1 4250 to 0 0 0 to 4250 0 H Home H None D Draw D x1 y1 x2 y2 xn yn xn yn Absolute coordinate 1 M Move M x1 y1 x2 Y2 XN yn xn yn Absolute coordinate 1 l Relative Draw 1Ax1 Ay1 Ax2 Ay2 Axn Ayn Relative 1 Axn Ayn coordinate R Relative Move R Ax1 Ay1 Ax2 Ay2 Axn Ayn Relative 1 Axn Ayn coordinate V Velocity Z axis Vf f Feed rate for Z axis 0 to 50 mm sec 2 mm sec F Velocity X Y axis Ff f Feed rate for X andY 0 to 100 mm sec 2 mm axis sec Z XYZ axis Zx1 y1 Z1 Xn yn ZN xn yn XY coordinatezn Simultaneous Feed Zx1 y1 Z1 xn yn ZN zn Z coordinate 1 W Dwell Wt t Dwell time 0 to 32767 msec 0 msec Call mode2 mode2 parameter parameter Mode 2 Command Format Parameter Range Default DF Default IN initialize PA Plot Absolute PA x1 y1 x2 y2 XN yN 1 PA nate PD Pen Down PD x1 y1 x2 y2 XN yn i PD PR Plot Relative PR Ax1 Ay1 Ax2 Ay2 Axn Ayn Relative XY 1 Axn Ayn coordinate PR PU Pen Up PU x1 y1 x2 y2 xn yn xn yn Relative XY coordi 1 nate VS Velocity select VS s s Feed rate forXandY Oto 100 mm sec 2 mm VS axis sec 138 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 5 List of Supported Commands Mode 1 and mode 2 common commands Command Format Parameter Range Default IDW Dwell IDW t terminator t Dwell time 0 to 32767 ms 0 ms 1 IMC Motor Contr
50. AE RA TAREN RRS EC KARE For EU Countries This product must be disposed of separately at your local waste recycling center Do not dispose of in household waste bin Bitte f hren Sie dieses Produkt separat Ihrer rtlichen Entsorgungsstelle zu Bitte nicht mit dem normalen Hausm ll entsorgen Ne jetez pas le produit avec vos ordures m nag res Portez le dans un centre recyclage des d chets Questo prodotto deve essere smaltito negli appositi contenitori per la raccolta differenziata non buttare nel cestino dei rifiuti casalinghi Este producto debe devolverse al centro de reciclaje m s cercano a su domicilio para su correcta eliminaci n No lo tire a la basura Deite fora separadamente este produto no seu centro de reciclagem local N o o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo Lever dit product in bij een lokaal afvalverzamelpunt NIET met normaal huishoudelijk afval afvoeren Dette Produkt skal smides s rskilt v k p den lokale affalds og genbrugsstation M ikke smides ud sammen med almindeligt husholdningsaffald T t tuotetta ei saa h vitt normaalien talousj tteiden mukana vaan se on toimitettava ongelmaj tteiden ker ilypisteeseen h vitett v ksi Produkten m ste kasseras separat p din lokala tervinningscentral Sl ng inte produkten tillsammans med hush llssoporna Mnv TTET
51. FF This setting should be set to ON only when the lock nut has been loosened in order to use a nose unit and diamond scraper In all other cases be sure to set it to OFF gt If AUTO Z CONTROL is set to OFF then set the ZO position the Z axis origin point at a suitable position The machine tries to cut with no rotation of the spindle gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and set REVOLUTION to ON gt Depending on the program it may be possible to make a setting that keeps the spindle from rotating Try checking the program s settings Unusual operation or erratic symptoms occasionally occur gt Make sure the connector cable is free from faulty contact or broken wires If you re using a printer switch or the like try disconnecting it gt If an error message appears on the display also take a look at Responding to an Error Message on p 128 Pressing the Z axis Origin Set button does not display the menu gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF When this is set to ON the ZO Z1 or Z2 cannot be set This is done to prevent danger and help ensure safety The cutting position is different from the intended location gt Make the setting for the home position The cutting position changes according to the home position For more information see Setting the Reference Point for the Cutting Position on p 58 The sound of the rotating spindle is unusually loud gt The cutter holder tool secur
52. ML 1 mode 2 When this is set to AUTO the command first received after the power is switched on is recognized and the setting for mode 1 or mode 2 is made automatically AUTO Z CONTROL Saved Yes Setting ON OFF Default OFF Set this to ON in cases such as when you are using the nose unit When this is set to ON then whenever the tool is lowered the height of the workpiece surface is detected and the ZO position is set automatically Note that this feature is available only in the cases described below The function is disabled at other times and operation is the same as when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to OFF When performing cutting using a computer not available when performing cutting using the teaching feature When moving the spindle head using the Z axis movement button When moving the spindle head using the D M I R PA PD PR or PU command in the RML 1 command set not available when using the Z ZM or ZZ command Also when this function is set to ON the Z axis origin point setting menu is not displayed and PZ and Z0 commands are ignored When you tighten the lock nut to lock the spindle head be sure to set this to OFF UP LENGTH Saved Yes Setting 0 to 2 000 one step 0 01 mm Default 500 5 mm This is displayed when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON This sets the amount of cut out when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON Note that due to the characteristics of the machine the actual amount
53. N to ON D Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press 39 to move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press A Press Bto move the blinking cursor to ON then press Gz Press several times to return to the top screen 3 3 Cutter Installation Method 2 No Nose Unit 3 Cutter Installation and Alignment O Load the workpiece then move the spindle to above the workpiece Lower the spindle until the tip of the collet is at a height about 12 to 13 mm 1 2 in from the surface of the material Point For more information about how to load material 1210 13 Me MM p 57 Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting Insert the cutter diameter 4 36 mm then bring Yes No the tip lightly into contact with the workpiece When you insert the cutter orient it so that it will Cutter al not catch on the collet If the cutter does not reach the workpiece lower the spindle further Collet f i Point Damage to the workpiece can be prevented by placing a sheet of thin paper over the workpiece When you do this it is a good idea to cut in by a depth increased by an amount equal to the thickness of the paper about 0 002 in Stopper e Use the included hexagonal screwdriver to tighten the tool securing screw SET z KE z Use the menus to
54. Performing Cutting Using a Computer 0 eee ceetee eee eetteeeeeetnaeeeeeeeaaas 60 4 2 Setting the Cutting Parameters OT 61 Types of Cutting Pararmeters s sssssscssccsassascaiscccosssssnsescsiuescensscostuescdisecosouseansnssddeseeensusivecidsesongtcanuiescoubssconseasniicstdsnceszsserduesedbesssed 61 Differences in Setting Items Between Programs nine 61 Making the Settings on the Machine nn 62 4 3 Installation and Overview of the Included Software cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettneeeeeeeneeeeeeeaas 64 Software Included with the Machines 64 Installation and SOU Pisses cesesasnsscscuetcteuetscdsuaescutestsusa cocsacestavaxesssvsccadetetedensanscecrassdivasssststcisthdebetastastostinsoannaseaabitianesecctiied 64 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card o eeccceeeeeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeentneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaas 67 Working with Cutting Data on a Memory Card nn 67 Requirements for Saving Cutting Datta sise 67 SAVING LOU a ML ae BEL EU E E T 68 Importing and Executing Memory card Data inner 71 Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data inner 72 Chapter 5 The TeachingFeature wiisiicecccccicsscecccessesscccestssnecccessceecevessccececesssccecevesseceecvesaseeeceveasccesies 73 5 1 Overview of the Teaching FealU E eccriicnisrcrairinrnn 74 Whiatils the Teaching Feature asscccsczssccascctcassstasssseascazsascsetsestestvatscntsnsenys erneatencsssseshasecdgasacosaiss0ssstbesssnsaussstabeatios
55. Roland EGX 600 EGX 400 Engraving Machine by Roland DG Corporation User s Manual Thank you very much for purchasing the product To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISS ION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment g
56. S TEACHING SELF These call up the corresponding submenus RUN This calls up the RUN submenu This menu appears only when a memory card is loaded in the machine 110 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus I O Submenu INPUT Saved Yes Setting PARA SERI AUTO Default AUTO This selects the connector for connection to a computer Commands from the computer are received via the connector you specify here When this is set to AUTO the connector through which commands are first received after powerup is enabled automatically When this is set to SERI or AUTO the menu for setting the serial communication parameters appears STOP Saved Yes Setting 1 2 Default 1 This makes the setting for the number of stop bits one of the serial communication parameters This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO DATA Saved Yes Setting 7 8 Default 8 This makes the setting for the data bit length one of the serial communication parameters This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO PARITY Saved Yes Setting NONE ODD EVEN Default NONE This makes the setting for parity one of the serial communication parameters This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO BAUDRATE Saved Yes Setting 4800 9600 19200 38400 Default 9600 This makes the setting for the baud rate one of the serial communication parameters Th
57. X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 91 5 7 List of Commands 6 CUT ZM Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates at the specified feed Value a rate and via the R level Z axis feed rate 0 to 50 mm s Value gt X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen ENTER _ Datail Screen1 PAUSE 6 CUT ZM 50 Z 50042 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 OC X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle The operation is as follows 1 Move at the highest speed to the upper limit of the Z axis 2 Move at the highest speed to the X and Y coordinates specified here 3 Move the Z axis at the highest speed to the height specified for R LEVEL at the SETTING submenu 4 Move at the specified speed to the Z coordinate specified here This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Basic Screen Specify the Z axis feed rate to use when moving from the R level to the specified Z axis coordinate Specifying 0 sets a speed of 0 5 mm s After you input the speed press the ENTER PAUSE button to go to the settings at Detail Screen 1 gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen
58. a terre conform ment tous les codes et r glements pertinents Ne modifiez jamais la fiche de quelque fa on que ce soit par exemple en enlevant la broche de mise la terre N utilisez pas d adaptateur de fiche Si vous n tes pas certain que la prise de courant est correctement mise la terre adressez vous un lectricien qualifi En cas de d fail lance ou de d fectuosit lectrique de l outil une mise la terre offre un trajet de faible r sistance l lectricit qui autrement risquerait de traverser l utilisateur vitez tout contact corporel avec des surfaces mises la terre tuyauterie radiateurs cuisini res r frig rateurs etc Le risque de choc lectrique est plus grand si votre corps est en contact avec la terre N exposez pas les outils lectriques la pluie ou l eau La pr sence d eau dans un outil lectrique augmente le risque de choc lectrique Ne maltraitez pas le cordon Ne transportez pas l outil par son cordon et ne d branchez pas la fiche en tirant sur le cordon N exposez pas le cordon la chaleur des huiles des ar tes vives ou des pi ces en mouvement Remplacez imm diatement un cordon endommag Un cordon endommag augmente le risque de choc lectrique Lorsque vous utilisez un outil lectrique l ext rieur employez un prolongateur pour l ext rieur marqu W A ou W Ces cordons sont faits pour ntre utilis s l ext rieur et r duisent le risq
59. age Saved Yes Setting ENGLISH JAPANESE Default ENGLISH This selects the language used for the display To display this menu hold down the MENU button and turn on the power Initialize Menu Initialize This initializes all settings made using the menus returning them to their factory default values To perform initialization hold down the ENTER PAUSE button as you switch on the power Continue holding down the ENTER PAUSE button for at least one second 118 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes daily care and maintenance 7 1 Daily Care Carefully clean away cutting waste In addition to the table and bed also clean the spindle head and the X axis rail 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 Do not use a pneumatic blower to clean Cutting dust may be hazardous to health Breakdown of the machine may also occur Switch off the machine and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before performing cleaning or maintenance Failure to do so may result in injury or electrical shock D Notice Do not use solvents such as thinner benzine or alcohol to clean Around the spindle head Inside the X axis rail Around the switch Table and bed Around the switch Around the memory card slot 120 Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 1 D
60. aily Care Cleaning Inside the X axis Rail oO Move the spindle head all the way to the left side Open the spindle cover Remove the screws at five locations securing the rail cover then gently pull out the rail cover to the right side to remove it Use a brush or vacuum cleaner to clean inside the rail Gently move the spindle head by hand and clean along the entire width of the rail Rail cover X axis rail Follow the procedure described above in reverse to attach the rail cover and screws Chapter 7 Maintenance 121 7 2 Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maintenance The spindle unit and the belt are consumable components As a general guide it should be replaced after every 2 000 hours As a general guide the spindle motor should be replaced after every 6 000 hours When performing replacement read the documentation included with the replacement unit or contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or Roland DG Corp service center This machine has a feature that lets you view the total working time of the spindle Refer to this to determine when replace ment is needed I O OTHERS G S TEACHIN ELF y REVOLUTION
61. alues and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings 90 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands 5 MOVE 3 Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates moving all three axes simultaneously Value X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen QE Datail Screen1 1 X 10009 Y 10009 5 MOVE 3 Z 500 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle at the highest speed It moves all three axes simultaneously to the specified X Y and Z coordinates Unlike MOVE ZM it effects linear movement to the specified X Y and Z coordinates This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen coordinate values and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the
62. ams for solid three dimensional cutting flat parameters such as the cutting in depth and the cut out amount have no meaning Making the Settings on the Machine Cutting Example of another Parameters 2 5D driver program Spindle rotating speed Machine X and Y axis feed rate Program Z axis feed rate Machine os Machine This setting is generally not required when using the nose unit or a diamond scraper See p 43 Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit See p 52 Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 61 62 4 2 Setting the Cutting Parameters Making the Settings on the Machine Spindle Rotating Speed Setting the Spindle Rotating Speed SPINDLE RPM Press several times to display the screen shown at right lt 8000RPM gt ENTER Use ES GB set the spindle speed then press Wm Point You can also change the spindle speed while at the top screen by turning the dial Note however that when the machine is turned off the spindle speed returns to the value you set using the procedure described above Feed Rate Setting the Feed Rate O xysSPEED ZSPEED Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press ED to move the blinking cursor to XY SPEED or Z SPEED XY SPEED sets the X and Y axis feed rate and Z SPEED sets the Z axis feed rate Use B AB to set the feed rate then press ea point You can
63. are manuals in PDF format forthe programs that the button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage The Setup program starts Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program When the setup for one program finishes the setup for the next Cancel program starts In the interval until the next setup starts a dialog box showing the progress of processing is displayed 5 If the following screen appears while installing the Fat driver click the drop down arrow and choose the leom ZE port for the cable connected to the computer ne When using a serial cable COM1 or COM2 When using a printer cable LPT1 O The driver settings appear When you make the settings for the communication parameters of this ER ea machine make the parameters match the values displayed here Timeout seconds 3600 x oe n i Click Close to finish installing the driver Bit per second 9600 Data bit 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control Hardware Continued on the next page Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 65 4 3 Installation and Overview of the Included Software CE Complete oftware Package LA STIKA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 Install When all installation finishes the screen shown at right appears Click Close After
64. areful to turn it in the correct direction Insert the included solid collet from below While gently holding the collet in place turn the spindle by hand until it is finger tight Use the included wrench to tighten the collet The correct tightening torque is 32 kgf cm 40 Chapter 3 Preparation 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit 2 Nose unit Installation and Menu Settings Install the nose unit Tighten fully then loosen two turns Fully loosen the lock nut D Notice Be sure to loosen the lock nut To OTHERS Use the menus to set AUTO Z CONTROL to ON TEACHING SELF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right AUTO Z CONTROL Press 39 to move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press QA lt ON gt OFF Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press B to move the blinking cursor to ON then press Gag 9 To OTHERS Use the menu to set REVOLUTION to ON TEACHING SELF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right REVOLUTION Press 39 to move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press RA lt ON gt OFF Press BP to move the blinking cursor to ON then press ga x o Y 0 Press several times to return to the top screen Z 0 8000RPM Chapter 3 Preparation 41 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit 3 Cutter Installation and Alignment Lower the spindle until the
65. ares then click Printers and Faxes Right click the icon for the EGX 600 or EGX 400 driver then click Properties Continued on the next page Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 69 70 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card For Windows 95 98 Me Click the Details tab For Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP Click the Ports tab Make a note of what is selected for Print to the following port or Port this may be LPT1 COM1 or the T Ge frat Details cx Management Size Toot Options A Roland 94 500 zixi Color Management Device Settings lik N h hi FILE Stee mad ike Next change this to J A g oe Click OK Roland EGX 600 EI der IC A Capture Printer Port End Ce Print to the following port s Documents will print to the first free checked por Le ik Pot Descriptio Pinter al Notgelected E seconds T reaR Tianemisson ety ET seconds T Enable printer pooling a Poland EGX 600 xl ING Es Delete Pot Configure Pon M Enable bidirectional support Start the program and select the EGX 600 or the EGX 400 as the output destination Create the design to cut then perform output The Print to File dialog box appears Saa z Orientation Size User Defined Size z g For Output file name type in the memory card drive name you noted in step
66. ase 37 3 1 Selecting the Cutter Installation Method a occcerccnannoneniionanin 38 Cutter Types and What They Are Suited For rennes 38 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit 39 Installing a Character Cutter With Nose Unit nn 40 Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit rennes 43 3 3 Cutter Installation Method 2 No Nose Unit 44 Installing a Character Cutter With No Nose Unit 45 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper 48 installing a Diamond Scraper sc cisssiscassccoasesoussesccsisocesssacssscsibssestousccdtigedtunesesusesstnsslicousechusdeasoysievaverscniiaesbuscocsdssssuaccdsasssennsesioa 49 Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper rennes 52 Contents 3 5 Cutter Installation Method 4 End Mill ss 53 InsStalling an End Mills nee ins E R 54 3 6 Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting cc eeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeees 57 lLo ding Material sassscsceccesssscasescstnccssvetscnsacssnosidtstotesesassccssienstevakennueccoaededudhonescccvasadevsdavshstciathdatetsssseousiestustuaviasbaabstidieaveasecssaniate 57 The Loaded Position of the Work Piece sssssssssssssecssecsssesssecsssesssessssssssesssssssuecsssccsuesessccsuecssuccssscesuccssscssucsssuecsnecesseesseessees 58 Setting the Reference Point for the Cutting Position sense 58 Chapter 4 Performing CuttingUsing a Computer sise 59 4 1 Procedures for
67. by machine coordinates For this reason the X Y axis origin point setting menu and the Z axis origin point setting menu display only machine coordinates The Machine s Workpiece Origin Point With this machine a reference to just the origin point or the origin signifies the workpiece origin point You can also divide the location of the workpiece origin point into two parts an X and Y coordinate origin and a Z coordinate origin and set these separately With this machine the X and Y coordinate workpiece origin point is called the home position and the Z coordinate workpiece origin point is called the ZO position The home position serves as a reference point that determines where on the table cutting is performed Also the tool down and tool up positions are determined with reference to the ZO position These may be considered as indicating the number of millimeters to lower or rise from the ZO position Changing the home position or the ZO position also makes the location of cutting or the cutting in depth change even when the commands from the computer are exactly the same Unit of Measurement for Coordinate Values One coordinate unit is 0 01 mm 0 00039 in An increase of 100 in a coordinate value produces 1 mm of movement Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 2 Detailed Description of the Nose Unit Amount of Height Displacement That Can Be Tracked As long as the tip of the depth regulator nose unit nose un
68. change the feed rate while cutting is in progress Follow the steps below to make the change While cutting is in progress press Cutting pauses Press The screen shown in step 2 described above appears Make the appropriate setting Press QE then press ga Cutting resumes at the new feed rate Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 2 Setting the Cutting Parameters Cutting in Depth and Cut out Amount Setting the Cutting in Depth SET Z0 Z2 Press Ez Press S amp B to move the blinking cursor to Z1 DOWN lt 0 gt Use to set the cutting in amount If the value is then hold down until it changes to a numerical value At this time the spindle moves up and down and the position when cutting in is performed the Z1 position is dis played You can set the cutting in depth as you verify the actual Z1 position Press Point Important Notes on Setting the Cutting in Depth The cutting in depth is a setting that indicates the amount of lowering from the Z axis reference point the ZO position If the ZO position changes then the cutting in position the Z1 position also changes by a corresponding amount The Z1 position cannot be set above the ZO position When the spindle is above the ZO position the value displayed is indicating that the setting cannot be made at this position Unit of Measurement for the Numerical Values The measurement unit for the displayed values is 0 01 m
69. command is encountered during sequence execution by the teaching feature A major cause of this is corruption of the sequence due to a problem with the memory card or the like Re create the sequence gt Press the ENTER PAUSE button to pause the machine and clear the error 2 Wrong Number of Parameters The number of parameters for a command sent from the computer was different from the number that can be specified gt This occurs when a program setting is not matched to the machine Check the program s settings for the model and the like gt This may also be displayed when a problem such as faulty contact by the connector cable impedes communication Check the connector cable gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP There may be cases where you can resume operation by selecting CONTINUE but because there is a possibility of faulty operation you should reset the power A command that cannot be interpreted occurred in a sequence gt The remedy is the same as for error 1 3 Bad Parameter The value of a specified parameter for a command sent from the computer exceeded the permitted value gt This occurs when a program setting is not matched to the machine Check the program s settings for the model and the like gt This occurs when the machine receives a command that attempts to lower the Z axis to a position that exceeds the machine s cuttin
70. creen a command including screen displays and button operations 1 MOVE LIMIT Function This moves the spindle head to the machine origin point Value None This moves the spindle at the highest speed It raises the spindle to the upper limit then moves it to the location all the way at the front left of the table This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle 2 MOVE ORG Function This moves the spindle head to the home position Value None This moves the spindle at the highest speed It first raises the spindle to the upper limit Then it moves to the home position the workpiece origin point for the X and Y axes When an optional origin has been selected using the SEL ORG com mand however the X and Y axes move to that position This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle 3 MOVE ZM Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates Value X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen ENTER Datail Screen1 X 10002 Y 10002 3 MOVE ZM Z 5009 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 es ca X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle at the highest speed The operation is as follows 1 Move the Z axis to the upper limit 2 Move to the specified X and Y coordinates 3 Move to the specified Z coordinate This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z co
71. curs frequently then the spindle unit or the spindle motor may have reached the end of its service life or the cutter may be worn gt Rotation of the spindle was obstructed by a large amount of cutting dust inside the nose unit Remove the nose unit and clean out the cutting dust If the problem occurs frequently use an optional vacuum nose adapter 14 EMERGENCY STOP COVER OPEN An emergency stop occurred because the spindle cover was opened while a cutting operation was in progress gt To ensure safety an emergency stop occurs when the spindle cover is opened while cutting is in progress Do not open the spindle cover during cutting Turn off the machine then redo the operation from the beginning 15 OPERATING ERROR CAN T FIND LIMIT Startup failed because initialization could not be performed at powerup gt This occurs when initialization at powerup is blocked because of the spindle head striking an obstruction cutting waste or the like Turn off the power Remove the obstruction and clean the area around the spindle around the X axis rail and inside the X axis rail Then turn on the power 16 Buffer Overflow Can t Insert The number of steps in the sequence exceeded 1 000 gt The number of steps that you can input using teaching feature is a maximum of 1 000 per sequence Make sure the number of steps is 1 000 or less gt The machine displays this then automatically returns to the original screen 17 INPUT LABEL NAME
72. cursor to EDIT then press RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING Edit New File Press to move the blinking cursor to No Press A Yes No Select File Turn the dial to choose the sequence you want to revise Press Int TEST Point The Int to the left of the file name means the sequence has been saved in the built in memory Sequences saved ona memory card are displayed with Ext Use the same procedure described earlier in If You Make a Mistake in Input to revise the sequence save Sequence Press and hold for a short while 1 second or longer ENTER Yes No Cancel then press 3 Select File Turn the dial to choose the file to overwrite then press ea Int TEST Overwrite File Make sure that it s okay to overwrite thenpress es Yes Noz If you want to cancel the save and overwrite operation use GE to move the blinking cursor to No then press Ga Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 81 5 4 Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen This section describes the button operations of the EDIT menu in detail and also explains other practical functions Screen Layout and Button Operations Basic Layout of the Sequence Editing Screen Step number Label name This shows the number of the step You can input You can assign names to steps as required These up to 1 000 steps per sequence names are called labels Labels are used with commands such as JUMP wand CALL Command Va
73. cursor to EDIT then press RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING Edit New File Specify creation of a new sequence Make sure the blinking Yes No cursor is at Yes then press ca The sequence editing screen appears 2 Edit Sequence O 1 Turn the dial to make the display change to 1 MOVE LIMIT lt 1 MOVE LIMIT gt Press Gag You have now finished entering the commands to move the spindle to the machine origin point at the highest speed as the first step When you finish making the en tries for the first step the display changes to the input screen for the second step Turn the dial to make the display change to 10 SP OFF Press lt 10 SP ON 100 gt then turn the dial to display ON Press EQ again then turn the dial to display 100 Press Now you have entered the commands for rotating the spindle 100 means rotation at 10 000 rpm Now the input screen for the third step appears 6 3 Turn the dial to display 3 MOVE ZM Press QA 3 MOVE ZM The screen changes to the coordinate view X 2000 Y 1000 Press C3 GD ED C3 to move the X and Y axes to Z 100 8000PRM the first cutting point X 2000 Y 1000 Next press to move the Z axis to a location 1 millimeter from the surface of the workpiece Z 100 Press ea Check the displayed coordinates as you perform movement Now you have entered the commands for moving the X and Y axes to the specified position then lowering the Z axis at the highest speed to a posit
74. e agent gt The nose unit is unsuitable for engraving aluminum or brass Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 125 8 2 Problems with Operation The machine does not start The power cable is connected but the power does not come on gt Release the emergency stop switch When the emergency stop switch is left pressed the machine is powered up but nothing appears on the display and initialization is not performed Turning on the power switch makes an error message appear and the machine stops gt See Responding to an Error Message on p 128 No operation occurs when a button is pressed There is no response at all when the buttons are pressed gt Release the emergency stop switch When the emergency stop switch is left pressed nothing appears on the display and no operation at all takes place The spindle head does not move when the movement buttons are pressed gt Bring up the top screen on the display The movement buttons cannot be used to move the spindle at any screen other than the top screen The spindle does not rotate when the spindle button is pressed gt To rotate the spindle using the spindle button hold down the button for a short while 0 5 seconds or longer gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and set REVOLUTION to ON gt Close the spindle cover tightly If it does not resolve the problem then thoroughly clean away any cutting waste from around the spindle No movement takes place when the menus are used to mov
75. e axis movement is possible e Arc movement Starting and stopping spindle rotation External equipment control using the expansion connector 2 input port monitoring and output port control Positioning Functions Registering an optional origin and calling it up in a sequence Setting an level and an R level Functions for Creating Sequences Specifying labels Executing conditional branches in programs using jump commands Subroutine execution through call commands Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit When you use the teaching feature to operate the machine the AUTO Z CONTROL function is disabled Please note that the cutting in depth and the amount of cut out are not set automatically even when you use a nose unit or perform scrib ing using a diamond scraper The cutting in depth and the amount of cut out must be specified entirely within a sequence Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 2 Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence In this section you learn the basics of using the teaching feature through a explanation of the steps for creating and running a very simple sequence For details about the functions of each command and about other functions and features refer to later sections Step 1 Decide on the Mode of Operation and the Origin Points First decide what movement you want to perform In this example we ll try cutting a quadrilateral then moving the spindle out of the way The important thing here
76. e direction of the arrow The machine returns to the state it was in immediately after powerup Opening and Closing the Spindle Cover Be sure to close the spindle cover before you start cutting and never open it while operation is in progress For safety open ing the spindle cover during operation causes an emergency stop To recover switch off the power to the machine When the spindle cover is open only head movement using the movement buttons is possible You cannot use the buttons to rotate the spindle or perform cutting 26 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 2 2 Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Keep your hands away from the machine when you turn on the power Also do not place and objects where they may obstruct the operation of the spindle head X axis rail bed or other components Turning On the Power 0 Turn on the power switch on the back of the ma chine The display shows the model name and while this is displayed internal initialization is performed This takes about ten seconds EGX 600 Roland DG Corp ENTER i ENTER key When the screen shown at right appears press This machine operates at this time The spindle head moves to the left and back to the VIEW position then stops kK 0 Y 40700 The display changes to the top screen and startup ends Z 0 8000RPM Switching Off the Power Turn off the power switch on the back of the machine
77. e to the Z1 position gt At the main menu for Z1 movement to the Z1 position press the ENTER PAUSE button for a short while 0 5 seconds or longer gt Close the spindle cover tightly If it does not resolve the problem then thoroughly clean away any cutting waste from around the spindle No operation occurs when cutting commands are sent from the computer No data comes from the computer gt Release the emergency stop switch When the emergency stop switch is left pressed the machine is powered up but nothing appears on the display and no operation at all takes place gt Go to the I O submenu and make sure INPUT is set correctly If you re using a printer cable to make the connection set it to AUTO or PARA If you re using a serial cable to make the connection set it to AUTO or SERI gt Make sure the setting for the computer s output port is correct You generally set this to LPT1 if connected using a printer cable or to COM1 or COM2 if connected using a serial cable Follow the instructions in the documentation for the program gt Make sure the connector cable is the correct type For a serial connection in particular connection using a straight cable such as a modem cable will not work Use a suitable cable for your computer such as the XY RS 34 from Roland DG Corp or the equivalent gt Make sure the connector cable is free from faulty contact or broken wires If you re using a printer switch
78. ecome hazardous when used on another tool SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair person nel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Fol low instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk or electric shock or injury R GLES DE S CURIT G N RALES AVERTISSEMENT Vous devez lire et comprendre toutes les instructions Le non respect m me partiel des instructions ci apr s entra ne un risque de choc lectrique d incendie et ou de blessures graves CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Aire de travail Veillez ce que l aire de travail soit propre et bien clair e Le d sordre et le manque de lumi re favorisent les accidents N utilisez pas d outils lectriques dans une atmosph re explosive par exemple en pr sence de liquides de gaz ou de poussi res in flammables Les outils lectriques cr ent des tincelles qui pourraient enflammer les poussi res ou les vapeurs Tenez distance les curieux les enfants et les visiteurs pendant que vous travaillez avec un outil lectrique Ils pourraient vous dis traire et vous faire une fausse manoeuvre S curit lectrique Les outils mis la terre doivent tre branch s dans une prise de courant correctement install e et mise l
79. ed information on how to use it go to the Acrobat Reader menu and select Help to view the online help A To Ensure Safe Use About WARNING and Z CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury A WARN l NG 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 CAUTION 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 pets About the Symbols The 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 S 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 Z WARNING Z WARNING Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal opera Failure to do so may result in risk of electro Q
80. ee p 110 Detailed Description of the Menus the section AUTO Z CONTROL See p 105 Detailed Description of the Nose Unit Chapter 3 Preparation 43 3 3 Cutter Installation Method 2 No Nose Unit This is for when you perform engraving without using the nose unit The tool used is a character cutter or a flat cutter This method does not scrape the workpiece so it is suitable for aluminum brass and other materials that are easily scratched Note however that in order to obtain a uniform cutting in depth the thickness of the workpiece must also be uniform Lock nut Tighten AUTO Z CONTROL OFF REVOLUTION ON Character cutter or flat cutter Cutter holder included with a character cutter or flat cutter Tool securing screw Lock nut A Solid collet D Notice The solid collet for diamond scrapers can also be used with a character cutter or flat cutter but do not use it at a speed of 15 000 rpm or higher There is danger of damage to the spindle due to vibration 44 Chapter 3 Preparations 3 3 Cutter Installation Method 2 No Nose Unit Installing a Character Cutter With No Nose Unit While installing the cutter do not allow the operation panel to be touched inadvertently When using the operation panel keep hands away from moving areas of the machine Unintended operation of the machine may lead to danger of becoming caught Do not touch the tip of the cutter Do
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82. ely fasten the cutter and workpiece in place Otherwise they may come loose during cut ting resulting in injury When you re using a clamp or other jig give sufficient thought to positioning so that the tool and spindle unit do not collide during operation The tool may break and fly off resulting in injury Breakdown may also result Loading Material You use the following method to load a workpiece The table has T slots and you can also install other jigs There is also a guide for positioning on the side of the table Clamp This is included with the machine Pass the bolt through aT slot and tighten the nut Adhesive sheet This method uses an optionally available adhesive sheet for attachment This is suited to tasks that involve a relatively light load such as plate engraving Center vise This method uses an optionally available center vise for securing in place Chapter 3 Preparations 57 3 6 Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting The Loaded Position of the Workpiece You may load the workpiece anywhere on the table Butting the workpiece against the guide is a handy way to ensure that the workpiece is always loaded at the same position Adjust the height of the guide to match the thickness of the workpiece Setting the Reference Point for the Cutting Position This machine lets you freely change the cutting position The place where
83. en 21 Data Error A problem was found in a sequence imported from a memory card gt This occurs when a problem is encountered in the data format of a sequence using the teaching feature A major cause of this is corruption of the sequence due to a problem with the memory card or the like Re create the sequence gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen 22 Memory Write Error A new sequence could not be created because the memory is full gt This occurs when the number of sequences that can be saved is exceeded ten sequences for internal memory or 512 for a memory card It also occurs when a memory card does not have enough free space Take steps such as deleting unneeded sequences then redo the operation gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen 23 Card Access Error The memory card was removed while being accessed gt The memory card was pulled out while it was being accessed Turn off the machine then redo the operation from the beginning When inserting or removing a memory card pause the machine and perform the operation while at the top screen Data could not be written to the memory card gt This occurs when data could not be saved because the useful life of the memory card has ended or the memory card is damaged Try formatting the memory card Alternatively replace the memory card with a new one gt After display
84. enerates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful inter ference 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 Use only I O cables that have been designed and manufactured specifically for this device For Canada For California NOTICE WARNING This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations birth defects and other reproductive harm AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada m For EU Countries Manufacturer C ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Kita ku Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken 431 2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU Roland DG Corporation German Office Halskestrasse 7 47877 Willich Germany m For EU Countries WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
85. epending on the command 82 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 4 Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen Setting a Label A label is used to specify the jump destination for JUMP J CALL and C commands When you use any of these com mands you must be sure to assign a label If you try to save a sequence without assigning a required label the machine displays INPUT LABEL NAME then returns to the sequence editing screen Setting a Label 1 2 At the sequence editing screen display the step where you want lt 10 SP ON 200 gt to assign a label 2 Use to move the blinking cursor to the location shown in lt 10 SP ON 200 gt the figure 2 LABE Turn the dial to select a character then press E3 move to lt 10 SP ON 200 gt the next character You can assign a label name of up to five characters by repeating this operation ENTER 4 2 LABEL Press ES lt 10 SP ON 200 gt Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 83 5 5 Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Destinations for Saving Sequences You can save sequences either in the machine s built in memory or on a memory card You can save up to ten sequences in the built in memory The number you can save on a memory card varies according to the card s capacity Note that the maximum is 512 Specify either the built in memory or a memory card for saving or calling up a file A file displayed with Int is in the machine s built in memo
86. eren aiaa AANE E EE EEEa EENE ain iaeaea 11 propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil 15 Chapter 1 Getting Started niinen enaena eaea eaaa aanusonaesnddaninceea eaunandodsoponanasnceananencae 17 1 1 Including Items and Accessories 18 1 2 Names ANG IFUNCUONS einas besa anda cha dusts dauscnsddiuey revasauadSuals odsdtaseaaueavessesuauueethens 19 1 3 Installation and Cable Connections cccceceeeeceeenne cee ceeeeeeeeeeeeecececaeeaeeeeeeeeseeseeseesiaeeees 21 Instllation Site and Operating Environment nn 21 Conn cting TE CaO ssccccacasssisessaesiecsctdesucedssnssnscanssuatcsasussosuaiadedeaseasaccssusvsddazetausccsadsdeledsstscnsecevsststeacsiesstatedeledsatscesassssta taesse 22 Chapter 2 Basic Operations sicicicecccccceciccs cenccsscsseenectsnwtiees cateneveasaceccnencceceecevecstaennten casseaveneceseeevvenes 25 2 1 Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety isssiccccssisseectedvinccadersseceeerseeaadenss acdavesnnneseessiaedeeesuiaes 26 Howto Performan Emergency Sto Pisssscssescessscossesccascasnsscccsasecstaascessvccoususdstansussnsesstedsteionsacdsscansedavasevadeosdes dededensuscccvassstoteseste 26 To Cancel am Emergency Stop sccscecisscccsossccituscsanssesesecedansssnasseceusssesssduenaneseatbunagei eccoussedvngssbiencanveceltadsd nssecnousseecstsendeeatiesey 26 Opening and Closing the Spindle COVEr rennes 26 2 2 Switching the Power On and Offsceiisscocaes viene nace vleaden A 27 Switching On the POW GI sesccccac
87. es not occur even if you press You use this feature at times such as when you are performing scribing using a diamond scraper Making the Setting for Spindle Rotation O Ho OTHERS Press until the screen shown at right appears TEACHING SELF fio OTHERS Press TEACHING SELF The blinking cursor moves to OTHERS REVOLUTION Press lt ON gt OFF The screen for setting spindle rotation appears Use D OB to move the blinking cursor to ON or OFF Press QA ON makes the setting for rotation and OFF makes the setting for forced stop Chapter 2 Basic Operation 31 2 5 Menu Operations Displaying the Menus All settings for this machine are made using menus Pressing the following buttons displays the menu screens MENU Main menu X Y axis origin point setting menu ORIGIN SET ORIGIN SET ENTER Pause menu when pressed during PAUSE cutting Zz Z axis origin point setting menu Copy menu Point For detailed information on using the menus See p 106 Menu Flowchart See p 110 Detailed Description of the Menus Basic Menu Operations When you display the menus the buttons function as follows Moving to the next screen Pressing this several times eventually returns you to the top screen en D Moving the blinking cursor You use the blinking cursor to select items In the example at right REVOLUTION for instance you can select either ON or OFF y ON or OFF lt ON gt
88. est endommag faites le r parer avant de vous en servir De nom breux accidents sont caus s par des outils en mauvais tat N utilisez que des accessoires que le fabricant recommande pour votre mod le d outil Certains accessoires peuvent convenir un outil mais tre dangereux avec un autre R PARATION La r paration des outils lectriques doit tre confi e un r para teur qualifi L entretien ou la r paration d un outil lectrique par un amateur peut avoir des cons quences graves Pour la r paration d un outil n employez que des pi ces de rechange d origine Suivez les directives donn es la section R paration de ce manuel L emploi de pi ces non autoris es ou le non respect des instructions d entretien peut cr er un risque de choc lectrique ou de blessures Contents Contents area are nn ae rate aa dan a un tar a ade 1 About the Documentation for This Machine cccccceceeeeeeeeeeceeeaeceeeeeeeeeeesecececaesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeas 4 Documentation Included with the Machine sense 4 Viewing Manuals in Electronic FORMAL sisssssuscccvessiccvssassasccatudstecusessncscassaiesasesshsovsasededessnnssccoudinstovavasesscciedCadvisatbasccavessiseassssens 5 A To Ensure Safe USC i sisi ciccescecccscccevecs cxassnseciececeevese ieuiendesse csnwedcasweveeacaaactuen caeceeeevesstaonneeecetesennsceaies 6 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ss 10 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit penaren enn
89. et for diamond scrapers 1 2 Wrenches 17mm 1 10 mm 1 Hexagonal screw driver 2 mm 1 Hexagonal wrench 3 mm 1 Roland Software Package CD ROM 1 User s Manual this manual 1 1 This is for diameter 4 36 mm character or flat cutters It cannot be used with diamond scrapers or end mills 2 The solid collet for diamond scrapers can also be used with a character cutter or flat cutter but do not use it ata speed of 15 000 rpm or higher There is danger of damage to the spindle unit due to vibration 3 The bolts adn nuts are installed on the machine They are used for attacking the packing retainers This machine does not come with a cutter or cutter holder Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 2 Names and Functions Front Spindle cover Lock nut Spindle motor Spindle unit I Depth regulator nose unit Nose unit N Rail cover X axis rail Spindle head eh L j a Arm T slot Operation panel connector Emergency stop switch Memory card slot Guide securing screws Micrometer dial Depth regulator nose unit Nose unit Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 1 2 Names and Functions Rear Power cord connector Power switch Expansion connector 1 Expansion connector 2 o This connector is for transmitting the This is for communication
90. et vous blesser Ne pas porter de gants de cravate ou de v tement manches amples Ils pourraient se prendre dans l appareil et entra ner des blessures 0 0020o N utilisez pas l appareil si le couvercle de l axe est fissur ou bris Si le couvercle de l axe est fissur communi quez imm diatement avec un agent de service pour faire effectuer les r parations Fixer fermement le mandrin l outil et le mat riel leur place Sinon ces l ments risquent d avoir du jeu lors des coupes ce qui entra nerait des bles sures Ne pas utiliser l appareil au dessus de ses capacit s ou le soumettre une force excessive L outil pourrait se briser ou tre projet dans une direction ind termin e Si vous commencez par inadvertance une coupe au dessus de la capacit de l appareil l teindre imm diatement l aide du bouton d urgence Couper le contact et d brancher le c ble d alimentation du r ceptacle avant de proc der au nettoyage ou l entretien de l appareil Une n gligence a ce niveau pourrait provoquer des blessures ou une lectrocution Ne pas toucher l outil imm diatement apr s une coupe L outil pourrait avoir chauff avec la friction et vous causer des br lures Ne touchez pas le moteur de l axe imm diatement apr s avoir termin une coupe Vous risqueriez alors de vous br ler 13 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit Important notes about
91. g range Check the cutting parameters and the ZO position gt This may also be displayed when a problem such as faulty contact by the connector cable impedes communication Check the connector cable gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP There may be cases where you can resume operation by selecting CONTINUE but because there is a possibility of faulty operation you should reset the power A command that cannot be interpreted occurred in a sequence gt The remedy is the same as for error 1 4 I O Err Output Request Overlap An output request command was received before execution of another output request command ended gt This is an error associated with a device control command gt This occurs when a program setting is not matched to the machine Check the program s settings for the model and the like gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP 128 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8 3 Responding to an Error Message VO Err Command Not Recognized A device control command that could not be interpreted was received from the computer gt The remedy is the same as for error 1 VO Err Framing Parity Error Signals sent to the serial connector cannot be received correctly because the communication parameters are unsuitable gt Make sure the serial comm
92. hen move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press Wm Move the blinking cursor to EDIT then press RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING Edit New File Press to move the blinking cursor to No Press ers Yes No O Select File Turn the dial to select a sequence saved in the built in memory GntD TEST Press The sequence editing screen appears Select File Press and hold for a short while 1 second or longer ED newfile then press BA Turn the dial to select the memory card as the y destination for saving Also assign a file name here Select File Ext BACKUP Press ES A backup copy of the sequence is saved on the memory card Deleting a Sequence You can delete saved sequences Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 85 5 5 Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Deleting a Sequence You can delete saved sequesnces Deleting a Sequence O io OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press es Move y the blinking cursor to DELETE then press es RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING Select File Turn the dial to choose the sequence you want to delete Press Int TEST ea Are You Sure Move the blinking cursor to Yes then press ea Yes No The sequence you selected is deleted 86 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 6 Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature Cutting Positions Used with the Teaching Feature The o
93. his is handy when loading or detaching a workpiece Moving to the VIEW Position HOME VIEW Press until the screen shown at right appears Z1 ZO Z2 Homemew Press C2 Z1 ZO z2 The blinking cursor moves to VIEW Press The spindle head rises to the highest point then moves to the VIEW position Chapter 2 Basic Operation 29 2 4 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Using Buttons to Start and Stop Rotation Holding down for 0 5 seconds or longer makes the spindle rotate Pressing it again stops rotation Point When the spindle cover is open the spindle does not rotate Adjusting the Spindle Rotating Speed To adjust the spindle rotating speed you use the dial on the operation panel The top screen displays the spindle rotating speed x Cy R Z 0 8000RPM j Spindle rotating speed Roland Jogog z FE D Notice Avoid turning the dial while cutting is in progress The feed rate drops momentarily and the finished results of engraving may be adversely affected 30 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 2 4 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Forced Stop of Spindle Rotation With this machine you can set whether or not the spindle rotates When it is set to rotate rotation automatically starts when a command is received from the computer and stops when cutting ends When set not to rotate no rotation at all takes place Rotation do
94. ing screw or collet is loose and the cutter is out of control Tighten securely gt The solid collet for diamond scrapers can also be used with a character cutter or flat cutter but do not use it at a speed of 15 000 rpm or higher There is danger of damage to the spindle due to vibration An error message is displayed gt See Responding to an Error Message on p 128 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 127 8 3 Responding to an Error Message This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine s display and how to take action to remedy the problem If an error message not listed here appears contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer or Roland DG Corp service center 1 Command Not Recognized A command that cannot be interpreted was received from the computer gt This occurs when the program s setting does not match the machine s command set Check the program s settings for the model and the like gt This may also be displayed when a problem such as faulty contact by the connector cable impedes communication Check the connector cable gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP There may be cases where you can resume operation by selecting CONTINUE but because there is a possibility of faulty operation you should reset the power A command that cannot be interpreted occurred in a sequence gt This occurs when an incorrect
95. ing so may result in injury Securely fasten the cutter and workpiece in place Otherwise they may come loose during cut ting resulting in injury L Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet o Open the spindle cover While using a wrench 17 mm to keep the spindle immobile tighten the cutter holder securely Point The cutter holder is reverse threaded that is you turn it counterclockwise to tighten it Be careful to turn it in the correct direction Insert the included solid collet from below While gently holding the collet in place turn the spindle by hand until it is finger tight Use the included wrench to tighten the collet The correct tightening torque is 32 kgf cm Chapter 3 Preparation 45 3 3 Cutter Installation Method 2 No Nose Unit 46 2 Menu Settings Fully tighten the lock nut fio BIHERS TEACHING SELF AUTO Z CONTROL ON lt OFF gt fio OTHERS TEACHING SELF REVOLUTION lt ON gt OFF 4 kK Y 0 Z 0 8000RPM Chapter 3 Preparation Use the menu to set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF D Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press 39 to move the blinking cursor to OTHERS then press ag Press several times to display the screen shown at right Press EB to move the blinking cursor to OFF then press CD Notice Be sure to set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF Use the menu to set REVOLUTIO
96. ing this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen The memory card could not be accessed gt This occurs when reading and writing are completely impossible because of such reasons as a malfunction in the memory card Replace the memory card with a new one gt After displaying this message the machine automatically returns to the original screen Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 131 132 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 1 Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters Sample Settings for Engraving This is a suggested guide for cutting parameters Fine tuning the settings may be necessary Adjust these a little at a time as you examine the results seeking the parameters that best match the workpiece Cutting in Workpiece Tool Spindle speed depth aaa Kosu per pass Engraving Acrylic resin Aluminium Brass ZEC A4013 BAL 22 000 rpm ZDC A4000 ZEC A4025 20 000 rpm BS A Cutting out A Tips for Fine tuning The optimal cutting parameters are determined by a balance of such factors as the hardness of the material the feed rate the spindle rotating speed the cutting in depth and the capacity of the cutter Refer to the following tips and try fine tuning the parameters Spindle Rotating Speed In general faster rotation provides increased cutting capacity However a feed rate that is too slow with respect to the spindle speed may lead to melting of the workpiece due to heat or to increased burring or r
97. inished wash your hands to rinse away all cuttings Do not damage or modify the electrical power cord subject it to excessive bend ing twisting pulling binding or pinching or place any object or weight on it Doing so may damage the electrical power cord leading to fire electrical shock or elec trocution 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 electrical shock or electro cution Do not allow liquids metal objects or flam mables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire Perform dry cutting with no cutting oil Such materials can cause fire 90 o Please use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health A To Ensure Safe Use Z CAUTION Z CAUTION 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 Unpacking installation and moving are operations that must be carried out by four or more persons Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit leading to injury Do not carelessly insert the hands while in operation Doing so may result in injury Fasten the spindle tool and material se curely in place Otherwise they may come loose during cutti
98. ion close to the surface of the workpiece Next the input screen for the fourth step appears 76 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 2 Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Ol 4 Turn the dial to display 8 CUT 3 2 Press 3 then turn 8 CUT 3 3 the dial to display 3 Press QA The screen changes to the coordinate view X 2000 Y 1000 Press to move the Z axis to where it cuts into the work Z 20 8000PRM piece by 0 2 mm Z 20 Press ca Now you have entered the commands for cutting into the workpiece at a feed rate of 3 mm s Next the input screen for the fifth step appears 5 5 Turn the dial to display 8 CUT 3 2 Press QE then turn 8 CUT 3 15 the dial to display 15 Press QA The screen changes to the coordinate view X 7000 Y 1000 Press ES GB ED C2 io move the X and Y axes to the Z 20 8000PRM X 7000 Y 1000 point Press a PAUSE Next the input screen for the sixth step appears In the same way as for steps 9 and 10 input the commands to 8 CUT 3 15 move to X 7000 Y 4000 to X 2000 Y 4000 and to X 2000 Y 1000 Now you have entered the commands for cutting a quadrilateral at a feed rate of 15 mm s Next the input screen for the ninth step appears Turn the dial to display 3 MOVE ZN 3 MOVE ZM Press The screen changes to the coordinate view X 2000 Y 40700 Press to raise the Z axis to its upper limit Then press Z 4128 8000PRM Y to move the Y axis all the way to
99. is is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO HANDSHAKE Saved Yes Setting HARD XON OFF Default HARD This makes the setting for handshaking flow control one of the serial communication parameters HARD indicates hardware handshaking and XON OFF indicates XON XOFF handshaking This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 111 112 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus OTHERS Submenu REVOLUTION Saved Yes Setting ON OFF Default ON When set to OFF the spindle does not rotate at all The spindle does not rotate even when commands are received from the computer but movement of the spindle head is performed OVER AREA Saved Yes Setting CONTINUE PAUSE Default CONTINUE This makes the setting for operation on receiving a command for movement outside the range of operation for the X and Y axes The spindle head stops moving when the X or Y axis goes outside the range of operation Movement starts again when a command to return from that location to the range of operation is received When this is set to CONTINUE op eration resumes at this time without change When this is set to PAUSE operation is paused and you can select whether to resume operation or quit cutting COMMAND MODE Saved Yes Setting 1 2 AUTO Default AUTO This selects the type of commands received from the computer 1 selects RML 1 mode 1 and 2 selects R
100. is to decide on the origin points for the X Y and Z axes ahead of time The cutting location changes according to the home position and the ZO position It may not be possible to perform the same cutting every time unless you decide on definite origin points The direction of the approach to the workpiece is also important You must move to the start point while avoiding the jig or the like used to secure the workpiece in place That is you need to consider in advance what kind of jig is to be used to secure the workpiece Home position Front left edge of the table machine origin point ZO position Workpiece surface Cutting in depth 0 2 mm X and Y axis feed rate 15 mm s Z axis feed rate 2 mm s Spindle speed 10 000 rpm Finish mu Specified feed rate Highest feed rate Start as Machine origin point 1 2mm 20mm lt 10 mm Home position 2000 1000 L 7000 1000 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 75 5 2 Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Step 2 Create the Sequence Now let s actually create the sequence First carry out operations without loading a workpiece We ll assume that the ZO position is set at the surface of the workpiece Example of Sequence Creation I Entering Sequence Edit Screen lb OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press a Move y the blinking
101. it is in contact with the surface of the workpiece the cutting in depth can be kept uniform even if the height of the material changes Slight surface curvature of a workpiece and variations in plate thickness are tracked However there is an upper limit to the amount of height displacement that can be tracked Limitations on Cutting Care is needed when performing fill engraving flat drag cutting inside the contour lines of characters and shapes over a wide surface area With fill engraving that is broader than the diameter of the nose cone the nose unit may track the surface that has already been cut and cut the surface further Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 105 6 3 Menu Flowchart 106 EGX 600 Power ON Roland DG Corp Hit ENTER key Just a moment Please lt lt From Main menu gt gt ENTER PAUSE Top screen X 0 Y 40700 Here and below press the to Z 0 8000RPM proceed unless specified otherwise Main menu XY SPEED Z SPEED lt 2mms gt lt 2mms gt SPINDLE RPM lt 8000RPM gt HOME VIEW Z1 ZO Z2 ENTER PAUSE Go to submenus Return from submenu 1 0 OTHERS TEACHING SELF Memory Card loaded ENTER PAUSE Unloaded Go to submenu Return from submenu I O submenu INPUT PARA SERI lt AUTO gt SERI AUTO PARA PARITY lt NONE gt ODD EVEN BAUDRATE gt 4800 lt 9600 gt HANDSHAKE lt HARD gt
102. lectric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Dam aged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock Personal Safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unex pected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust
103. lue This is the instruction for operation When you Acommand may have one or more values There select a command the angled brackets lt gt are also commands that have separate detailed disappear Pressing to confirm it and finish screens that let you specify even more values input makes the angled brackets appear Main Functions of the Control Buttons These are some typical functions of the buttons you use for operation Depending on the command you select the buttons may also have special functions For more information about the button operations for each corresponding see List of Commands on p 89 y 6a ep D These move the blinking cursor Dial This is used to increase or decrease the value or to select the command at the location of the blinking cursor Turning the dial while holding down increases or decreases the value by 100 units at a time Pressing this while a step number is displayed changes the screen to the co ordinate view While at this screen you can move the spindle head and rotate the spindle with the same button operations as when you re at the top screen You also use this at times such as when you want to verify the position of the spindle head while you re creating a sequence Also holding it down for a short while one second or longer ends sequence creation Pressing this at any other screen cancels input This enables what you have input You also use it to go to a detailed screen ENTER d
104. m When 20 is displayed for example the cutting in amount is 0 2 mm Setting the Cut out Amount 1 SET z1 zo Press en Press EB to move the blinking cursor to Z2 UP lt 0 gt Use to set the cut out amount If the value is then hold down until it changes to a numerical value At this time the spindle moves up and down and the position of cut out the Z2 position is displayed You can set the cut out amount as you verify the actual Z2 position Press Point Important Notes on Setting the Cut out Amount The cut out amount is a setting that indicates the amount of rise from the Z axis reference point the ZO position If the ZO position changes then the cut out position the Z2 position also changes by a corresponding amount The Z2 position cannot be set below the ZO position When the spindle is below the ZO position the value displayed is indicating that the setting cannot be made at this position This means that you cannot set a cut out amount when the ZO position is at the highest point on the Z axis Unit of Measurement for the Numerical Values The measurement unit for the displayed values is 0 01 mm When 100 is displayed for example the cut out amount is 1mm Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 63 4 3 Installation and Overview of the Included Software Software Included with the Machine The included Roland Software Package CD ROM contains the following prog
105. m using the Software 3 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for any loss which might be caused as a result of your exercising the rights granted under this Agreement 4 The specifications for the Software are subject to change without prior notice 7 Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Japan 1000009735 R6 120717
106. mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be re paired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any ad justments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preven tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained per sons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tools operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may b
107. may exhibit variations in thickness or slight curvature You cannot obtain a uniform cutting in depth when you engrave these as they are When you use the machine s nose unit the nose tracks the surface of the workpiece and makes it possible to perform engrav ing at a constant depth at all times without having to give special consideration to variations in thickness Structure of the Nose Unit You loosen the lock nut for the spindle when using the nose unit Loosening the lock nut puts the spindle in a floating state allowing the entire spindle to move up and down freely In this state the nose is pressed against the surface of the workpiece and the spindle is maintained at a constant height from the workpiece surface The cutting in depth is determined mechanically by the amount of extension of the cutter from the nose tip It is important to note that it is not determined by the vertical movement of the spindle effected by the Z axis drive motor The vertical motion due to the Z axis drive motor is performed simply to press the nose against the workpiece The amount of pressure of the nose against the workpiece is determined automatically when AUTO Z CONTROL function is ON and there is no need to set this expressly The machine detects when the nose tip touches the workpiece and auto matically moves the spindle up or down by a suitable distance Chapter 9 Appendix 135 9 3 Optional Items Item No Description Character cutte
108. menus are available Select File This calls up and executes a saved sequence Int indicates a file saved in the machine s built in memory and Ext indicates a file saved on a memory card Select Label When there is a label specified in the sequence and LABEL SELECT is set to ON the Select Label screen appears When this happens execution starts at the label location selected there DELETE This selects and deletes a single saved sequence EDIT This displays the menu for creating a sequence There are screens for calling up and saving files the sequence editing screen for entering commands and other screens Edit New File To create a new sequence select Yes To edit an existing sequence select No Select File You use this to specify a file name when saving a sequence or to call up an existing sequence you want to edit Also Int indicates the machine s built in memory and Ext indicates a memory card Sequence Editing Screen For more information refer to The Teaching Feature on p 73 Cursor Menu To display this press the MENU button while at the sequence editing screen s basic screen You can use the movement buttons and the SPINDLE button to move and rotate the spindle in the same way as when you are at the top screen To go back to the original screen press the MENU button again SETTING This calls up the submenu for setting the preferences for the teaching feature 6 4 Detailed
109. n appareil antibruit Utilisation et entretien des outils Immobilisez le mat riau sur une surface stable au moyen de brides ou de toute autre fa on ad quate Le lait de tenir la pi ce avec la main ou contre votre corps offre une stabilit insuffisante et peut amener un d rapage de l outil Ne forcez pas l outil Utilisez l outil appropri la t che L outil correct fonctionne mieux et de fa on plus s curitaire Respectez aussi la vitesse de travail qui lui est propre N utilisez pas un outil si son interrupteur est bloqu Un outil que vous ne pouvez pas commander par son interrupteur est dangereux et doit tre r par D branchez la fiche de l outil avant d effectuer un r glage de changer d accessoire ou de ranger l outil De telles mesures pr ven tives de s curit r duisent le risque de d marrage accidentel de l outil Rangez les outils hors de la port e des enfants et d autres per sonnes inexp riment es Les outils sont dangereux dans les mains d utilisateurs novices Prenez soin de bien entretenir les outils Les outils de coupe doi vent tre toujours bien aff t s et propres Des outils bien entrete nus dont les ar tes sont bien tranchantes sont moins susceptibles de coincer et plus faciles diriger Soyez attentif tout d salignement ou coincement des pi ces en mouvement tout bris ou toute autre condition pr judiciable au bon fonctionnement de l outil Si vous constatez qu un outil
110. n change the feed rate while operation is paused You make the setting in the same way as with the main menu After you make the setting use the MENU button to return to the previous screen then execute CONTINUE to start cutting at the new feed rate 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 117 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus Copy Menu Copy START BUF CLEAR This feature repeats the same cutting Executing START repeats exactly the same operation as the very last cutting operation Commands sent from the computer are temporarily stored in the machine The place where they are stored is called a buffer memory This features retrieves the commands in the buffer and executes them again Note that the execution of sequences by the teaching feature cannot be repeated The buffer stores one set of data sent from the computer When you send one set of data from the computer then later send a second set the first set of data is deleted and only the second set remains When you are performing cutting while the machine is receiving data from the computer using the pause menu to quit cutting causes the data in the process of being received to be deleted without being stored Also you cannot repeat operations using data whose size exceeds the capacity of the buffer Stored data is lost when you switch off the machine Executing BUF CLEAR deletes stored data Language Menu Select langu
111. ncluded power cord may lead to fire or electrocution Use with any other power supply may lead to fire or electrocution S Do not use with any electrical power supply that does not meet the ratings displayed on the unit D Notice Make sure the power to the machine is switched off before attempting to connect or disconnect the cables Connect securely to ensure that accrdental disconnection does not occure during operation Conncect the operation panel and the power cable If you re using a computer then also connect a printer cable or serial cable The printer cable or serial cable is sold separately Use a cable that is compatible with the computer Printer cable Use a commercially available printer cable Serial cable If your computer is as IBM AT compatible personal computer then use as optionally available XY RS 34 cable 8or equivalet A straight cable such as a modem cable will not work point When the connection uses a serial cable you need to make sure the communication parameters for the machine match the communication parameters for the computer For more information about the computer s commnucation parameters refer to the documentation for the program The defaults for the programs included with this machine are set up to match without modification Configuring the Communication Parameters for the Machine See p 111 I O Submenus 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 3 Installation and Cable Connectio
112. nd or roll up 10 About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product The following figure describes the location and content of these messages Caution high temperatures Do not touch im mediately after a cutting operation has ended Use care to avoid being pinched Keep hands away during operation Use caution when handling or working with the blade Careless handling may result in Lg q injury A CAUTION Please use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health or damage this machine PRECAUCION Por favor utilice un aspirador para limpiar la viruta y el polvo No utilice aire a presion para la limpieza podria averiar la maquina y no seria conveniente para su salud respirar el polvo A PRUDENCE Veuillez utiliser un aspirateur pour enlever la poussi re Ne jamais utiliser de projecteurs d air La poussi re souffl e dans l air peut causer des probl mes de respiration et endommager votre machine VORSICHT Bitte entfemen Sie Staub mit einem Staubsauger Niemals ein Gebl se verwenden Der dadurch freigesetzte Staub ist gesundheitssch dlich und kann die Funktion Ihers Ger ts beeintr chtigen ACAUTELA Usare un aspiratore per rimuovere polvere o trucioli da lavorazione Non usare compressori altrimenti la polvere
113. ng resulting in injury Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers Doing so may result in injury Wear dust goggles and mask during use Cutting dust may vcatter causing bodily injury Do not wear gloves a necktie or wide sleeved clothing They may become caught in the tool result ing in injury D OOOO Do not operate if a spindle cover is cracked or broken If the spindle is cracked contact a service agent immediately for repairs Do not operate beyond capacity or subject the tool to undue force The tool may break or fly off in a random direc tion If cutting beyond capacity is mistakenly started immediately turn off the EMERGENCY STOP switch Switch off the machine and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before performing cleaning or maintenance Failure to do so may result in injury or electri cal shock Do not touch the tool immediately after cutting operating stops The tool may have become hot due to friction heat and may cause burns if touched OO 09 Do not touch the spindle motor immedi ately after a cutting operation has ended Doing so may result in burns A To Ensure Safe Use Important notes about the power cord plug and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject Never allow to get wet to damage Never bend or twist with undue force Never make hot Dust may cause fire Never bundle bi
114. ni anan aisee eer RE AE EEE NE erT rE CRE ERN aa 96 SPECHICALIONS sizcidsaes saz cde reste niieddattvavtinaeiaaiedveiiee deste Aa AT E aa aaa Main Unit SpeciMCatiONS sesscssdeacasossenssisctaxacesossanstusonsasaseossasuusseuassntoserndiuecedeasntesenstayso dassnte enduadescdraaseseadbasbieehotebeste Interface SpeciNcAtiON Sescent Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Multi Media Card is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2002 2012 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com Contents About the Documentation for This Machine Documentation Included with the Machine User s Manual this manual This describes important notes for ensuring safe use and explains how to install the machine and how to install and set up the included programs Be sure to read it first It does not describe how to operate your computer or how to use the programs Dr Engrave User s Manual electronic format manual This manual explains how to use the included engraving program It describes procedures ranging from how to design a nameplate or the like to engraving operations Read it
115. ns Front Do not insert an Ethernet cable or connect ro a modular jack Insert until it clicks into place T Operation panel connector cable Rear Power connector A n 1 Parallel Serial RE SRE connector connector Secure with the clips the screws Secure with Printer port Serial port Power outlet Printer cable Serial cable Connect either a printer cable or serial cable Chapter 1 Getting Started 24 Chapter 2 Basic Operation This chapter describes what you should know before you try to use the machine such as the most basic operations and the procedures for safe use and handling Be sure to read this chapter before you go on to the next step Q Operating the buttons makes the machine move When operating the buttons be sure to keep your hands away from the machine Do not let your hair necktie or the like touch the machine There is danger of becoming it caught on the spindle or other moving parts 25 2 1 Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety How to Perform an Emergency Stop To stop the machine in an emergency in order to avoid danger press the emergency stop switch The machine immediately stops operating and quits cutting Cutting cannot be resumed To Cancel an Emergency Stop To cancel an emergency stop turn the emergency stop switch in th
116. o not try to remove the memory card or switch off the power Select File Turn the dial to display the file name for the cutting data that you OUTPUT03 PRN want to import Press ea The cutting data is imported and operation starts Point The execution of cutting data is exactly like operation when commands are received from a computer Coordinate values are displayed during execution and the pause menu is also available Make the settings for the home position the ZO position and cutting parameters using the same procedures as for when receiving commands from a computer Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 71 4 4 Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data Valid Characters for File Names Use the following characters for the file names you assign when saving cutting data e Letters A through Z e Numerals 0 through 9 e Special characters amp _ the space character cannot be used Also use a file name of eight characters or fewer with a file extension of three characters or fewer Using a file name that does not meet these criteria may result in character corruption or the file name failing to be displayed on the machine A Note on Creating New Folders The machine does not display files saved in folders subdirectories created on a memory card Cutting data for use with this machine must be saved in the root directory The Number of Files
117. of cut out may not necessarily be the same as the value of the setting 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus ACCELERATION Saved Yes Setting 0 05 G 0 1 G Default 0 1 G This makes the setting for the quality of text engraving When this is set to 0 05G cutting times become longer but the quality of text engraving is improved COMP X COMP Y Saved Yes Setting 99 90 to 100 10 Default 100 00 This corrects for movement distance along the X and Y axes REVOLUTION TIME This displays the working time of the spindle motor Use it as a guide for determining the service life of the spindle unit SELF Submenu SURFACE CUT This performs surfacing to adjust the flatness and parallelism of the table surface Before you execute this make the fol lowing settings Setting for the Home Position Set the home position at the front left corner of the table the limit position for the X and Y axes Setting for the ZO Position Set the ZO position at the surface of the table It is assumed that you are performing this operation using a ZEC A4430 cutter from Roland DG Corp The cutting in depth is 0 2 mm 0 0008 in the amount of cut out is 1 mm the feed rate is 30 mm s and the spindle speed is 20 000 rpm Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 113 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus 114 Teaching Menu RUN The next sub
118. ol IMC n terminator n M 2 5 he ON OFF 32768 to 32767 motor ON IMC terminator switching INR Not Ready INR terminator None i i z1 Z1 coordinates 4250 to O 0 IPZ Set Z1 amp Z2 IPZ z1 z2 terminator 22 Zocoutdinates 0 to 4250 0 Spindle motor revo Oto 15 8000 to 30000 rpm IRC Revolution IRC n terminator n lution speed 8000 rpm IVZ Velocity Select IVZ s terminator S Feed rate Z axis 0 to 50 mm sec 2 mm Z axis sec IZM Z axis Move IZM z terminator Zz Z coordinate 4250 to 0 IZO Set ZO IZO z terminator Zz Z machine coordinate 4250 to 0 AAA IZZ x1 y1 21 vse XN XY coordinate IZZ Simultaneous yn Feed xn yn zn terminator Z coordinate 1 Chapter 9 Appendix 139 9 5 List of Supported Commands Device Control Commands The device control commands determine how communication between the machine and the computer will be handled using the RS 232C interface and also are employed when relaying to the computer the status of the machine A device control command is composed of three characters ESC 1Bh mm and an uppercase letter Command Parameter Range Explanation is default None ESC E ESC E Output RS 232C Error Code ESC K Abort RML 1 Command 140 Chapter 9 Appendix Outputs an error code related to RS 232C inter face see the table below and clears the error simultaneously Atthe same time the error being displayed is canceled Error
119. on for the specified interval of time Value Wait time 0 to 10 000 ms JE 3 12 WAIT 10000 This pauses sequence execution waits for the specified time interval then resumes execution A setting of 3000 for example specifies a wait time of 3 seconds Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands 13 WAIT KEY Function This pauses sequence execution and waits until any button is pressed Value None This pauses sequence execution and goes into standby displaying the following screen Pressing any button on the opera tion panel resumes execution PUSH ANY KEY lt 13 WAIT KEY gt 14W Function This pauses sequence execution and waits until input ports on expansion connector 2 go to the specified state Value Input port state 1 High 0 Low Either 00000000 1 14 W 0000000 Input port 1 Input port 8 This goes into standby while monitoring the state of the input ports on expansion connector 2 and resumes execution when the specified state occurs Standby continues until all eight input ports go to the specified state high or low indicates that the state may be either high or low For information about the specifications of expansion connector 2 see p 143 Expansion Connector 2 15 BREAK Function This pauses sequence execution and waits until any button is pressed Value None This pauses sequence execution displaying the following screen while in standby Pressing any button on the opera
120. ordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen coordinate values and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 89 5 7 List of Commands 4 MOVE ZI Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates via the level Value X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen ee Datail Screen1 i gt 10003 Y 10002 4 MOVE ZI 500 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 es ca X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle at the highest speed The operation is as follows 1 Move the Z axis to the height specified for I LEVEL at the SETTING submenu 2 Move to the X and Y coordinates specified here 3 Move to the Z coordinate specified here This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen coordinate v
121. oughness Roughness may also occur at some places because feed stops momentarily at places where the direction of engraving changes that is at corners Lower the spindle speed It may also be a good idea to use faster settings for narrower cutters and slower settings for wider cutters Feed Rate Faster speeds result in shorter cutting times but the cutting load also increases accordingly The load may overcome the strength with which the workpiece is secured in place resulting in crooked lines or a nonuniform cutting in depth Also a feed rate that is too fast for the spindle rotating speed may result in roughness or a raised nap Lower the feed rate Cutting in Depth Deeper cutting in results in a greater cutting load and roughness becomes more likely When you make the cutting in deeper it is a good idea to raise the spindle speed and lower the feed rate accordingly Note however that there is a limit to the maximum depth When deep cutting in is required it is a good idea to perform double cutting and reduce the amount of cutting in per pass Point When Good Results Are Not Obtained See p 124 Problems with Engraving 134 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 2 The Nose Unit Considerations for Fluctuations in Workpiece Thickness When you re using a character cutter it is important to keep the cutting in depth uniform Changes in the cutting in depth alter the line width affecting the appearance Materials such as acrylic panels
122. r ZEC A4013 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 127 W mm For general use ZEC A4025 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 254 W mm ZEC A4051 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 508 W mm ZEC A4076 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 762 W mm Character cutter ZEC A4013 BAL 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 13 W mm For aluminum or brass ZEC A4025 BAL 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 0 25 W m Flat cutter ZEC A4150 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 1 52 W m ZEC A4190 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 1 91 W m ZEC A4230 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 2 29 W mm ZEC A4320 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 3 175 W mm ZEC A4380 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 3 81 W mm ZEC A4430 4 36 Dia x 165 L x 4 34 W mm Diamond scraper ZDC A4000 4 36 Dia x 178 L mm Collet set ZC 23 For end mill Diameter 6 5 4 and 3 mm Adhesive sheet AS 10 For mounting material 210 x 140 mm 10 sheets Center vice ZV 600C Spindle unit ZS 600 Replacement spindle unit Serial cable XY RS 34 For IBM AT compatible personal computer 3 m L Tool length W Blade width XY RS 34 cable connection D sub 9 pin D sub 25 pin 0000000000000 Ge Cee OFG 136 Chapter 9 Appendix 9 4 Dimensional Drawings Cutting Area Spindle head bottom surface Loadable workpiece thickness maximum 40 mm 1 9 16 in 42 5 mm 1 5 8 in Table Chapter 9 Appendix 137 9 5 List of Supported Commands RML 1 Commands Mode 1 22 1 to 22 1 Command Range Default Input Z1 amp 22 Z
123. r nose unit nose unit Choose a tool suited to the task at hand and decide whether to use the nose unit Character cutter Engraving acrylic and other plastic Engraving plates of aluminum or brass Flat cutter plates 1 Three dimensional engraving and creating reliefs using plastic materials P 39 Cutter Installation Method 1 P 44 Cutter Installation Method 2 lt 7 Diamond scraper 2 Unsuitable Scribing plates of aluminum or brass 2 P 48 Cutter Installation Method 3 End mill 3 Unsuitable Creating reliefs and performing 3D cutting using plastic material P 53 Cutter Installation Method 4 Use of the nose unit may not be suitable when performing raised engraving of text or flat drag cutting over a large surface area In such cases use without the nose unit 2 This is suited to relatively small text and can produce finished results that are more attractive and have less burring than engraving with a character cutter The solid collet for diamond scrapers is required to install a diamond scraper 3 An optionally available collet set for end mills is required to install and end mill 38 Chapter 3 Preparations 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit This is for when you perform engraving using the nose unit on an acrylic plate or the like The tip of the nose traces the material surface which facilitates obtaining a uniform cutting in depth The
124. rams Install and set them up as required Dr Engrave 3D Engrave MODELA Player 2 5D driver Virtual MODELA This document does not explain how to use these programs For information about program operation refer to other docu This program is for flat engraving of nameplates and the like It can use any TrueType fonts registered with Windows It also comes with its own stroke fonts You can even import images and engrave items such as logos There is even a feature that lets you import data from a list of names and engrave nameplates one after another This program is for designing and engraving reliefs raised engravings This lets you easily add thickness to text shapes and imported images and create three dimensional reliefs This program is for freely cutting three dimensional shapes You cannot perform designing using this program alone MODELA 3D Design and MODELA 3D Text are included This is a Windows based driver required for sending data from a computer to the machine Be sure to install it when you are using any of the programs just described This program is for performing simulations before you actually carry out cutting using 3D Engrave or MODELA Player It lets you verify the finished results for shapes the time required for cutting and other factors This can help reduce loss in terms of material and time mentation such as the manuals in electronic format found on the CD ROM See p 4 Documentation Included
125. ress M to move the blinking cursor to the line below then resume normal input operations Inserting a Step O m Press Y to move the blinking cursor to the step number lt 22 FINISH gt 2 g Turn the dial to move to the location where you want to insert lt 10 SP OFF gt The new step is inserted just before the displayed step 9 Press to move the blinking cursor to the line below Turn INSERT NEW STEP the dial to display INSERT NEW STEP Press ca The new step is inserted Turn the dial to select the command you want This is initially set to the 23 DO NOTHING command Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 79 5 3 Correcting a Sequence Deleting a Step O m Press to move the blinking cursor to the step number lt 22 FINISH gt Turn the dial to display the step you want to delete lt 15 BREAK gt 9 Press GB to move the blinking cursor to the line below Turn DELETE THIS STEP the dial to display DELETE THIS STEP Press es PAUSE Point You cannot delete the last step Every sequence must have at least one FINISH command 80 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 3 Correcting a Sequence Revising a Saved Sequence You can call up a saved sequence revise it and save it again Calling Up and Revising a Sequence 0 io OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press ga Move y the blinking
126. rigin points used with the teaching feature are basically the same as the ones used when you perform cutting with a computer That is the cutting position is based on the home position and ZO position workpiece origin set with the ma chine The coordinates for movement destinations specified by commands such as MOVE ZM and CUT 3 are all workpiece coordinates Point About Workpiece Coordinates See p 104 Coordinate Systems and Origin Points Optional Origins In addition to the workpiece origin point there is a special origin point used only with the teaching feature This is called the optional origin Choosing an optional origin with the SEL ORG command makes the cutting position change and opera tions thereafter use the optional origin as the reference point You need to register an optional origin ahead of time You can register up to 99 from No 2 to No 100 One important matter about optional origins that you need to give attention to is that the position of an optional origin is determined using the workpiece origin point as the reference point If you change the home position or the ZO position the location of the optional origin also changes accordingly This means that you can modify the locations of all 99 optional origins at once Registering an Optional Origin 0 io OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shown at right TEACHING SELF then move the blinking cursor to TEACHING Press QA Move
127. rom one program to another Point For more information on how to set the cutting parameters See p 61 Setting the Cutting Parameters This machine starts operating immediately when it receives commands from a computer However you should close the spindle cover before sending commands For safety the machine does not operate while the cover is open 60 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 2 Setting the Cutting Parameters Types of Cutting Parameters You can make the settings for the following five cutting parameters on this machine Spindle rotating speed e Feed rate in the X and Y axis directions e Feed rate in the Z axis direction e Cutting in depth Z1 Amount of cut out during feed while raised Z2 You can make the settings for these either on the machine by using the menus or by using the program When you make a setting both on the machine and in the program the program s setting is the one that takes effect This means there is no point in making the same setting both on the machine and with the program Differences in Setting Items Between Programs Programs may differ in how many of the five cutting parameters they let you set Some programs may allow you to make the settings for all five but with others it is necessary to make some of the settings on the machine For information about what settings must be made on the machine refer to the program s documentation Also with some progr
128. ry and one displayed with Ext is on a memory card When saving a file if you want to save it as a new file with a different name select new file then enter the file name If you want to save it by overwriting the existing file select the name of the existing file When you do this a prompt is displayed to confirm that you want to overwrite the file Select File Int new file Saving as a new file eeure LW _OOVo7 g ia ls Int File name 1 Built in memory Pee eee eee Saving by overwriting Int File name 2 the existing file Et ewe Saving as a new file Memory Card Ext File name 1 CEPEEEEEEEELEE ET ETES Saving by overwriting Ext File name 2 the existing file Dial Overwrite File A prompt to confirm overwriting is displayed Yes No D Notice Thiere may be a slight delay yi several seconds to several dozen seconds until the file Now Processing selection screen appears During this time do not try to remove the memory card or switch off the power 84 Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 5 Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Backing Up a Sequence You can back up sequence saved in the machine s built in memory to a memory card Back up important data to a memory card Backing Up from the Built in Memory to a Memory Card Insert a memory card into the machine s memory card slot io OTHERS Press several times to display the screen shounat right TEACHING SELF t
129. s pause menu and copy menu are also available Displayed error messages are also similar However device control commands are ignored Also commands from the parallel or serial connector are not accepted during execution This menu appears only when a memory card is loaded in the machine It also contains the following submenus Select File This displays the file names of data saved on the memory card and lets you select the one you want to execute Note that files saved in subdirectories and files with file names that are longer than eight characters or that have file extensions longer than three characters are not displayed 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus 116 Chapter 6 Detailed Description of Functions 6 4 Detailed Description of the Menus X Y axis Origin point Setting Menu SET HOME POS Saved Yes Setting 0 to X and Y axis operating limit machine coordinates Default X 0 Y 0 This sets the present spindle location as the home position the X and Y axis workpiece origin point The displayed values are the machine coordinates for the present location of the spindle When you are at this menu you use the movement buttons to move the spindle Z axis Origin point Setting Menu SET Z1 Z0 Z2 Saved Yes Setting Z1 4 250 to 0 1 step 0 01 mm Z0 4 250 to 0 machine coordinates Z2 0 to 4 250 1 step 0 01 mm Default Z1 0 ZO 0 Z2 4 250 ZO sets the ZO position the Z axis workpiece origin point
130. s E A E E A AE Language Menu I itialize ME Maansa EE T A EE Chapter 7 Maintenance s sssasnnnnmmerenenstsnnsentennennenmeessane essennennses TDA CA O in E E ttes eue 7 2 Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maint ance sssisieeeenniinenenennententneeeteenennees Maintenance Of the Z axis SEW alscscissssszsscasesccussnstbcainussccsadatatassuesavsccevusssbaasussnscestedalesvayacesscatnsubuansvisecidetstedesets Chapter 8 Troubleshooting i cece cccccsccccccieseeccccesteeececeesteescdeeested a 8 1 Problems with Engraving bees cscs civteentecnsgentedentiedticedvediesteee test ereecdeddiec tigen edacigienies 8 2 Problems with Operation ss 8 3 Responding to an Error Message ee eee eeeeeeeeeeneeeee OE Chapter 9 AP Penn ississssecccsciscivennsssceetnnstennsinnnnsdhanccubadunbeveratanneimaiassuapsennetaebeespatsavesnoasssnneane 9 1 Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters ccccceeeseeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeenteeeeeeenaaes Sample Settings for Engraving sesssseccssseesseesseneeeees Tips for Fine tuning 9 2 THE Nose Unit se ecadGad odes A NA Ni Considerations for Fluctuations in Workpiece Thickness Structure of the Nose Unit 9 3 Optional Items ss 9 4 Dimensional DraWings 1 5558surtet tiinnesiteinr einai aie deena 9 5 List of Supported COMMANAS ccccececeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeececcnueaeeeeeeeeeeteeeteees RMT COMMANA Sieniniai aa RTE ARRA D vice Control ComM ANA Seans sei
131. s jumps to the step to which the specified label name has been assigned When a RETURN command is encountered thereafter execution returns to the step where the jump occurred and resumes with the following step This is uses to call a subroutine You cannot call a second subroutine from within a first one that is nested subroutines are not permitted 19 C Function This calls the specified label when an input port on expansion connector 2 is at the specified state Value Label name Value gt Input port number 1 through 8 Value Input port state 1 High 0 Low 1 0 gt 19 C Label name II 10 This checks the state of an input port on expansion connector 2 then either executes a call if the input port is at the specified state or proceeds to the following step if not at the specified state This checks one of the eight input ports and determines whether it is at the specified state high or low For information about the specifications of expansion connector 2 see p 143 Expansion Connector 2 20 RETURN Function This signals the end of a subroutine called using a CALL or C command Value None This is used in conjunction with the CALL or C command When a RETURN command is executed after a jump made using these commands execution returns to the step where the jump occurred Nothing happens if this command is ex ecuted before a jump has been performed Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 7 List of Commands
132. scscasSnsssccccusstizeasosanascanssdssgudyonccsuaiaceleisensascssascsdcsauonsasccuadatalodsassodeccdvagstbonssstosadstadelecoatssosustestbvaranvec 27 Switching OFF THE POWER isseire anian aa en as iiia 27 2 3 Moving the Spindle Heddiericcreri ii naa AOA 28 Moving the Spindle Head iehuseenenneensnlennennttiinneneniiennntieninnennite 28 Moving the Spindle Head Out of the Way QUIckIy nr 29 2 4 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation 30 Using Buttons to Startand Stop Rot tioni esnensnndnnmndtantimninannenmamnannnnenenint 30 Adjusting the Spindle Rotating Speed 30 Forced Stop OF Spindle ROCA OM ssssatiscscezeccasascosscosteseasassscccassiatassuessdscovvusstbansnssuscsstuselecoysacessaatnsud a ni 31 25 MENU Operations 2 ne RS ANR D A ee nee 32 Displaying the IV Si US css en ann nn a ERTE EEA EAS 32 Basic Ment Op rations ssssssesienennnsenennnnrnnensnnneneenresenennieemneenntinenenninsieennsiites 32 2 6 Care and Handling of Memory Cards snosereicrerrniant rni rO AE AR 33 Types of Memory Cards You Can Use rennes 33 Memory card Writers You C anUS ssrnannntiennnntiinnmninannnannnnnmanennennelinn 33 Inserting and Removing Memory Card nr 34 FGrmattingia Memory Care ic cscdcscescesacscacssesvasstsssacnstesdatassscccasadetadaeasesoccegusiccassacsasesdtudstecevss A E OET Tas 36 Chapter 3 Preparation wvscsissiccccisscaccenseccdccecviacsacevenvecnsnesnten caveseveasscaecbentsnteecersscdeovecetcaaesceeeesedeverse
133. set the height reference point SURFACE lt 0 gt ZO D Press EF Make sure the blinking cursor is at Z0 then press ea Press to return to the top screen Close the spindle cover Chapter 3 Preparation 47 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper This is for when you scribe aluminum or brass plates The tool used is a diamond scraper and the spindle is not rotated Engraving is performed by scraping the workpiece so it achieves attractive finished results with little burring but it does not obtain deep cutting in Lock nut Loosen AUTO Z CONTROL ON REVOLUTION OFF Diamond scraper Cutter holder included with a diamond scraper Tool securing screw Solid collet for diamond scrapers 48 Chapter 3 Preparations 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper Installing a Diamond Scraper While installing the cutter do not allow the operation panel to be touched inadvertently When using the operation panel keep hands away from moving areas of the machine Unintended operation of the machine may lead to danger of becoming caught S Do not touch the tip of the cutter Doing so may result in injury Securely fasten the cutter and workpiece in place Otherwise they may come loose during cut ting resulting in injury I Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet Open the spindle cover While using a wrench
134. speed press the ENTER PAUSE button to go to the settings at Detail Screen 1 gt Detail Screen 1 Specify the X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination At this screen you can use button operations to move or rotate the spindle You can decide on the movement destination as you verify the on screen coordinate values and the actual position To set the present location of the spindle as the movement destination press the ENTER PAUSE button To cancel and return press the MENU button gt Detail Screen 2 This displays the X Y and Z coordinates of the set movement destination Use this screen to verify the settings Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 93 94 5 7 List of Commands 8 CUT 3 Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X Y and Z coordinates moving all three Value axes simultaneously at the specified feed rate Value gt Feed rate 0 to 50 mm s X Y and Z coordinates for the movement destination Basic Screen ENTER Datail Screen PAUSE 1 X 10002 Y 10002 8 CUT 3 500 Z 500 8000RPM to cancel Datail Screen2 es co X 1000 Y 1000 Z 500 Dest This moves the spindle at the specified feed rate It moves all three axes simultaneously to the specified X Y and Z coordi nates Unlike CUT ZM and CUT ZI it effects linear movement to the specified X Y and Z coordinates This command has no function for rotating or stopping the spindle gt Basic Screen Specify the feed rate
135. sult in the unit tipping over leading to injury Q Unpackig installation and moving are operatioins that must be carried out by four or more persons Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit leading to injury Use this mahcine in an environment that meets th efollowing conditions e Temperature of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F and relative humidity of 35 to 85 with no condensation A level location with no wobble Little dust e Little vibration Good ventilation and heat dissipation e Low electrical noise For example avoid installing near an electric motor Also ensure that the following amount of space is available Maintenance space EGX 600 EGX 400 A 900 mm 900 mm 35 in 35 in Installation space 1200mm 1000 mm 2600mm 2500 mm 48 in 40 in 103 in 100 in lt 1200mm 1000 mm 48 in 40 in lt 2100mm 1900 mm 83 in 75 in D Notice When the spindle motor is run at high speed while at a low temperature roation may be unstable for some time Insuch cases allow to warm up by runnning at about 15 000 rpm with no load for around 15 minutes Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 1 3 Installation and Cable Connections Connecting the Cables Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so many result in risk of electrocution in the event of a mechanical problem Use only with the power cord included with this product Use with other than the i
136. t An incorrectly inserted card will not function and may even cause breakdown Before you insert a memory card carefully clean away any cutting waste from the memory card and the area around the memory card slot 34 Chapter 2 Basic Operation 2 6 Care and Handling of Memory Cards Removing a Memory Card 0 Y 40700 Make sure the display shows the top screen Z 0 8000RPM Remove the slot cover j Gently press the card in until it clicks into place then pull it out from the memory card slot Neekin Attach the slot cover D Notice Do not switch off the power while a memory card is being accessed Do not switch off the machine while the display shows a message such as Now Processing Doing so may result in data corruption or malfunction Do not insert or remove a memory card in any of the following circumstances After you turn on the machine and before the top screen appears While the memory card is being accessed When the display shows a message such as Now Processing While a screen for dating or calling up data is displayed When the display shows a message such as Select File Doing so may result in data corruption failure to display the correct file names or malfunction Chapter 2 Basic Operationv 35 2 6 Care and Handling of Memory Cards Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card is normally not necessary However the machine may be
137. taneous control Feed rate XY axis 0 5 1 to 100 mm s 0 02 in s 0 039 to 3 9 in s Acceleration Software resolution Mechanical resolution Spindle motor Spindle speed Tool chuck Positioning Accuracy Repeatability Display Buttons and Controls Interface Buffer memory Instruction system Power supply Power consumption Acoustic noise level Dimensions main unit Weight main unit Packed dimensions Packed weight Operating environment Accessories Z axis 0 5 1 to 50 mm s 0 02 in s 0 039 to 1 9 in s 0 1 G 0 05 G 0 01 mm step 0 00039 in step XY axis 0 003 mm step 0 00012 in step Z axis 0 0025 mm step 0 000098 in step DC brushless motor Maximum 72 W 8 000 to 30 000 rpm Cutter holder 4 36 mm and collet 0 1 of distance traveled or 0 1 mm 0 004 in whichever is greater no load operation 0 05 mm 0 002 in or less LCD panel with backlight Menu button ENTER PAUSE button Spindle button X Y axis Origin Set button Z axis Origin Set button Movement buttons Z axis Movement buttons Feed button Copy button and dial Parallel connector Centronics compliant serial connector RS 232C compliant Memory card slot Compliance with Multi Media Card expansion connector 1 expan sion connector 2 2MB replot buffer 1 9MB RML 1 mode 1 mode 2 AC 117 V 230 V 240V 10 50 60 Hz 3 5 A at 117 V 1 6 A at 230 V 1 6 A at 240 V No load operation 75 dB A or less standby 45
138. tation ON rotation OFF stopped Value gt Spindle rotating speed 80 to 300 x 100 rpm 1 10 SP ON 80 80 This rotates the spindle at the specified spindle rotating speed or stops rotation of the spindle Commands to move the spindle such as MOVE ZM and CUT ZM do not rotate or stop the spindle by themselves You specify this with the SP command A setting of 80 for example sets a spindle rotating speed of 8 000 rpm 11 P Function This controls the state of the output ports for expansion connector 2 Value Output port state 1 High 0 Low Maintain state 7 A 11 P 00000000 Output port 1 Output port 8 This command changes the state of the output ports for expansion connector 2 There are eight output port numbered 1 through 8 and this controls the state high or low of each one means no change in state that is to leave high if high or to leave low if low When you turn on the machine all output ports are at the low state When you execute this command to set a certain port high the port is maintained in that state until you switch off the power The state does not revert to low even when sequence execution ends If initialization of the port is required it is useful to insert a command such as 11 P 00000000 at the start or end of the sequence For information about the specifications of expansion connector 2 see p 143 Expansion Connector 2 12 WAIT Function This stops sequence executi
139. the back of the table ENTER Press Gi Now you have entered the commands for raising the Z axis to the upper limit then moving the spindle out of the way Next the input screen for the tenth step appears Turn the dial to make the display change to 10 SP OFF Press ENTER lt 10 SP OFF gt PAUSE J Now you have entered the command for stopping rotation of the spindle The input screen for the eleventh step then appears but the procedure is finished The final step must always be 22 FINISH Oo O Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 5 2 Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Step 3 Save the Sequence Next you save the sequence you have created Procedure for Saving a Sequence Save Sequence Press and hold for a short while 1 second or longer ENTER Yes No Cancel Press Gq This quits the sequence editing screen and displays the screen for saving a se quence Select File Assign a file name Press E39 to move the blinking cursor Int TEST Turn the dial to select a character then press to move to the next character You can repeat this to assign a file name of up to eight characters Press BA The sequence is saved and the machine returns to the teaching menu Step 4 Execute the Sequence Let s try executing the sequence you created First to verify the operation let s execute it without installing a cutter or load ing a workpiece Procedure for Executing a Sequence
140. the model you re using EGX 600 or EGX 400 Click the button Acrobat Reader starts and the user s manual is displayed When you click the button for the first time the program for installing and setting up Acrobat Reader may start Fol low the on screen instructions to proceed with installation and setup You can use the left and right arrow keys on the computer keyboard to advance to the next page or go back to the previous page You can also do the same thing using the lt q and gt buttons on screen x Roland Roland Software Package for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 into TA MODETA iJ Step 1 T Virtual MODELA zs Click the drop down arrow for Click here and choose the model name Ti Dr E r Engraye iepa M 3D Engrave Click Install x To view the description of a program TA Windows Driver 8 click the i button To view the manual click the button There are manuals in PDF format for the programs that the button references Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files Go to Roland DG Corporation Homepage Point About Adobe Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a program required to view files in PDF format Installing and setting up Acrobat Reader 4 0 found on the included CD ROM lets you view the manual easily on any computer Acrobat Reader 4 0 is available in versions for Windows 95 or later Acrobat Reader is a product of Adobe Systems Incorporated For detail
141. the power cord plug and electrical outlet Ne jamais d poser aucun objet sur le c ble sur la fi Ne jamais laisser l eau toucher le c ble la fiche ou la cheou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager prise Ne jamais plier ni tordre le c ble avec une force ex cessive Ne jamais tirer sur le c ble ou la fiche avec une force La poussi re peut causer un incendie excessive Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le c ble 14 propos des tiquettes coll es sur l appareil Ces tiquettes sont coll es l ext rieur de l appareil Les dessins suivants indiquent l endroit et le contenu des messages gt e L Le Attention temp ratures lev es Ne touchez pas imm diatement apr s avoir effectu une coupe Soyez prudent et vitez les pincements loignez les mains pendant le fonctionnement Soyez prudent lorsque vous manipulez ou utilisez la lame sinon vous risquez de vous blesser CAUTION Please use a vacuum cleaner to remove cutting dust Do not use any blower like airbrush Otherwise dust spread in the air may harm your health or damage this machine PRECAUCION Por favor utilice un aspirador para limpiar la viruta y el polvo No utilice aire a presion para la limpieza podria averiar la maquina y no seria conveniente para su salud respirar el polvo APRUDENCE Veuillez utiliser un aspirateur pour enlever la poussi re
142. tion panel resumes execution PUSH ANY KEY lt 15 BREAK gt This command is available only when BREAK POINT at the SETTING submenu is set to ENABLE When this is set to DIS ABLE the machine does not go into standby or display this screen This point is different from the WAIT KEY command 16 JUMP Function This jumps to the specified label Value Label name 1 16 JUMP Label name This vary changes the order of step execution Execution does not proceed to the next step but instead jumps to the step to which the specified label name has been assigned Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 97 5 7 List of Commands 17 J Function This jumps to the specified label when an input port on expansion connector 2 is at th specified state Value Label name Value gt Input port number 1 through 8 Value Input port state 1 High 0 Low 1 gt 17 J Label name II 10 This checks the state of an input port on expansion connector 2 then either executes a jump if the input port is at the specified state or proceeds to the following step if not at the specified state This checks one of the eight input ports and determines whether it is at the specified state high or low For information about the specifications of expansion connector 2 see p 143 Expansion Connector 2 18 CALL Function This jumps to the specified label then returns to the original step Value Label name 1 18 CALL Label fais Thi
143. tip of the nose unit IUU III touches the table When the nose touches the table operation stops automatically the tip lightly into contact with the table When you insert the cutter orient it so that it will not catch on the collet Insert the cutter diameter 4 36 mm then bring Yes No Cutter Collet Stopper Use the included hexagonal screwdriver to tighten the tool securing screw Raise the spindle Tighten the nose unit by 4 to 8 ticks on the scale The amount you tighten the nose unit determines the cutting in depth Adjust it to suit the task An amount of 4 to 8 scale ticks corresponds to 0 1 to 0 2 mm 0 004 to 0 008 in One scale tick is 0 0254 mm 0 001 in and one full turn is 25 scale ticks or 0 635 mm 0 025 in 42 Chapter 3 Preparation 3 2 Cutter Installation Method 1 With Nose Unit Close the spindle cover Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit When you use the preceding method there is no need to set the cutting in depth or the cut out amount by a software or the operation panel The cutting in depth is determined mechanically by the amount of tightening of the nose unit Point For more information about how to set the cutting parameters See p 61 Setting the Cutting Parameters See p 134 Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters For detailed information about the nose unit S
144. top screen 3 Cutter Installation 5 to 10 mm 1 4 to 1 2 in fo 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper Lower the spindle until the tip of the collet is at a height about 5 to 10 mm 1 4 to 1 2 in from the surface of the table Insert the diamond scraper then bring the tip lightly into contact with the table Use the included hexagonal screwdriver to tighten the tool securing screw Close the spindle cover Chapter 3 Preparation 51 3 4 Cutter Installation Method 3 Diamond Scraper Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper When you use the preceding method there is no need to set the cutting in depth or the cut out amount The cutting in depth is determined by the pressure of the cutter The preceding method produces a uniform cutter force for the machine Point For more information about how to set the cutting parameters See p 61 Setting the Cutting Parameters See p 134 Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters For detailed information about the cutting in depth and cut out amount See p 110 in Detailed Description of the Menus the section AUTO Z CONTROL 52 Chapter 3 Preparation 3 5 Cutter Installation Method 4 End Mill This is for when you perform three dimensional cutting of reliefs and the like using an end mill An optionally available collet set for end mills is required to install an end mill
145. tware The right to keep the Software and the backup copy of the Software continues to belong to the Company but the right to the media on which the backup copy of the Software is recorded does not belong to the Company 4 Forbidden items 1 This copy of the Software or a backup copy of the Software must not be used on multiple computers at the same time on a network the Internet or on other computers through any other means of distribution 2 The Software shall not be reverse engineered decompiled or reverse assembled 3 The rights to the Software cannot be transferred assigned lent loaned or licensed to a third party in any case regardless of whether this Agreement has been terminated or cancelled 5 Termination 1 The Company can cancel this Agreement and require you to discontinue use of the Software if you breach any provision of this Agreement or if you infringe on the ownership copyright or other intellectual property rights of the Company 2 This Agreement shall be automatically terminated when you stop using the Software 3 If this Agreement is terminated or cancelled you must return your copy of the Software to the Company or discard it as soon as practicable at your own expense 6 Guarantee 1 The Company shall not guarantee that the quality or functionality of the Software will satisfy any purpose that you may have in mind 2 The Company shall not accept any responsibility for the results obtained fro
146. ue de choc lectrique S curit des personnes Restez alerte concentrez vous sur votre travail et faites preuve de jugement N utilisez pas un outil lectrique si vous tes fatigu ou sous l influence de drogues d alcool ou de m dicaments Un instant d inattention suffit pour entra ner des blessures graves Habillez vous convenablement Ne portez ni v tements flottants ni bijoux Confinez les cheveux longs N approchez jamais les cheveux les v tements ou les gants des pi ces en mouvement Des v tements flottants des bijoux ou des cheveux longs risquent d tre happ s par des pi ces en mouvement M fiez vous d un d marrage accidentel Avant de brancher l outil assurez vous que son interrupteur est sur ARR T Le fait de trans porter un outil avec le doigt sur la d tente ou de brancher un outil dont l interrupteur est en position MARCHE peut mener tout droit un ac cident Enlevez les cl s de r glage ou de serrage avant de d marrer l outil Une cl laiss e dans une pi ce tournante de l outil peut provoquer des blessures Ne vous penchez pas trop en avant Maintenez un bon appui et restez en quilibre en tout temps Un bonne stabilit vous permet de mieux r agir une situation inattendue Utilisez des accessoires de s curit Portez toujours des lunettes ou une visi re Selon les conditions portez aussi un masque anti poussi re des bottes de s curit antid rapantes un casque protecteur et ou u
147. unable to use a memory card that has been reformatted for use with another device such as a digital camera In such cases use the following method to reformat the card again D Notice Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card Before you format the card make sure that it contains no data you want to keep Performing Formatting To perform formatting you use a memory card writer For information on the specific method refer to the documentation for the memory card writer you re using Also give attention to the following points when formatting For a MultiMediaCard Use the standard formatter for Windows That is use the same operation as for formatting a floppy disk Depending ont he version of Windows you re using you may be able to choose the file system to use for formatting In such cases be sure to select FAT Do not format as FAT32 or NTFS For an SD Secure Digital Memory Card Perform formatting using the same method as for a MultiMediaCard If a dedicated SD formatter is available then use that 36 Chapter 2 Basic Operation Chapter 3 Preparations This chapter describes how to install a cutter how to load a work piece and other preparations you make before you carry out cutting 37 3 1 Selecting the Cutter Installation Method Cutter Types and What They Are Suited For You can install any of a wide variety of tools on this machine You can also choose whether to use the depth regulato
148. unication parameters for the machine and the computer the settings for the baud rate parity number of stop bits and data bit length match gt If you re using a serial connection this error message may appear when you restart the computer while the machine is turned on In such cases either reset the power for the machine or press the ENTER PAUSE button to clear the error gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP V O Err Buffer Overflow The buffer memory became full and data overflow occurred gt The wiring of the connector cable may not match the machine or the connector cable may be suffering from a problem such as faulty contact or a broken wire Check the cable gt If you re using a serial connection then also make sure that the communication parameters for the machine the setting for handshake match the setting on the computer gt To recover from an error press the ENTER PAUSE button to display the pause menu then choose either CONTINUE or STOP V O Err Indeterminate Error Another communication related error occurred gt A sporadic error caused by noise or the like may have occurred Reset the power to the machine and the computer gt The wiring of the connector cable may not match the machine or the connector cable may be suffering from a problem such as faulty contact or a broken wire Check the cable If you re using
149. using a cut ter with a narrow blade width along with increasing the cutting in depth Alternatively use an optional vacuum nose adapter for chip cleaning The cutting in depth is not uniform when not using the nose unit gt If possible perform engraving using a nose unit gt Obtaining a uniform cutting in depth over a broad area without using a nose unit requires a considerable amount of preparation The first requirement is a workpiece that has a uniform thickness and is free from warping The workpiece must also be loaded horizontally and this demands considerable precision Thereafter if the flatness and levelness of the table are a concern carry out surfacing gt The lock nut is loose Tighten the lock nut securely Be sure to go to the OTHERS submenu and set AUTO Z CONTROL to OFF gt The cutter holder tool securing screw or collet is loose Tighten sufficiently while using the included wrench to keep the spindle immobile The cutter leaves tracks at places where cutting in starts or where lines change direction gt The spindle rotating speed is too fast with respect to the feed rate Try reducing the spindle speed gt Go to the OTHERS submenu and try setting ACCELERATION to 0 05G gt The cutter is worn Try replacing the cutter Ful An engraved bottom surface is rough or burring remains gt The spindle rotating speed is too slow with respect to the feed rate Try increasing the spindle
150. with the Machine Installation and Setup System Requirements Operating system Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 XP Computer Computer running Windows Pentium processor or better recommended Drive CD ROM drive Monitor Windows compatible monitor capable of displaying 256 colors or more Memory RAM 32 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space required for installation Interface 32 MB Printer poty or COM port 64 Chapter 4 Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4 3 Installation and Overview of the Included Software Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Switch on the computer and start Windows If you are installing under Windows NT 4 0 2000 XP log on to Windows as a member of the Administrators or Power Users group Place the CD from the Roland Software Package in the CD ROM drive The Setup menu appears automatically Click the in Click here then choose EGX 600 or EGX 400 Click Install Foland Roland Software Package If there are programs you don t want to install then clear their for PICZA MODELA CAMM 2 CAMM 3 check boxes before you click Install EGX 600 A MODELA F 8 Step 1 Ti Virtual MODELA Click the drop down arrow for Click 8 o here and choose the model name T Dr Engrave GJ Step 2 T 3D Engrave fi Click Install Windows Driver To view the description of a program 8 click the i button To view the manual click the button 1 There
151. y the blinking cursor to SETTING then press QA RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING OPTIONAL ORIGIN Turn the dial to choose the number for the optional origin you No 2 want to register Press B The screen changes to the coordinate view These are relative coordinates work piece coordinates that are referenced to the home position and ZO position Point You can check the coordinate values of the registered optional origins at this time by pressing instead of Ga To go back to the original screen press 2 When nothing has been registered the display shows X 0 Y 0 Z 0 That is it is the same as the location of the workpiece origin point Chapter 5 The Teaching Feature 87 5 6 Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature x 3000 Y 4000 Use ED SB OG ED E to move the X Y and Z Z 15 8000PRM axes to the location you want to make the optional origin Press GS i 5 ane ENTER This registers a single optional origin To cancel and return press instead of Repeat steps 2 and 3 as to register a second and third optional origin When you re done press several times to go back to the top screen Level and R Level These are special points used for positioning the Z axis You use them only with the teaching feature They are used with the MOVE ZI CUT ZM and CUT ZI commands When you use any of these commands you need to register the level and R level in advance The level and the R level

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