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1. 2 Press Shift and DNC i to access the list of files available in the PC Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 38 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 2 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows Wa until the particular job file to be saved to the controller is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to accept the job file 5 Press Start to save the file to the controller The operator can access the file from the DNC i function at the keypad 6 Press Cancel to return to the Utility sub menu 7 Press DNC to access the files available from the controller 2 8 Press X axis Jog Arrows NA until the particular job file to be run is highlighted in blue 9 Press Enter to access the job file and then Start to execute the job file Deleting Files from Controller DNC H 1 Make sure the DNC mode is set for local TT HALO LI e aL 2 Press DNC j to access the list of job files available i
2. 6 Highlight the XMI file for the machine and select Open 7 Select Yes at the notice 8 Refer to the ConnectionManager dialog and locate the specific machine connection 9 Right click on the connection and select Report a Problem 10 Set up the following email settings e Email email address of the contact person for the machine e Server mail multicam com e To suite4 multicam com _O Fume Extraction Adjust the air flow U Bar Code _ _ o Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com MultiCam f Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Introduction top NO Customer Responsibilities for Safety Power Lockout Instructions Labels Mn PA Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Customer Responsibilities for Safety As the user of the MultiCam machine each customer must follow all safety procedures that are clearly outlined when operating each machine and its parts Failure to do so may result in damage to property or personnel and could even result in death These machines are powerful and should always be treated with care Customers should make plans for safeguarding themselves and their work areas at the point of operation as all MultiCam machines have been designed and co
3. 6 Ethernet communication cable run 7 Air pressure to machine must be checked Incoming Air Pressure 9 Computer provided 10 Process gases consumables amp materials for training with amp 3 8 airline hoses 5 Re adjust belts if necessary 6 Install the pendant to the control box X castings to the gantry 7 Slightly loosen the bolts connecting the 4 Connect the motor connectors for XA XB Y and Z to the control box Make sure the voltage setting is close to 40Vdc without going over 1 Measure the incoming voltage at C B with wires 100 L1 and 102 L3 Adjust the transformer with the power OFF Move wire 112 to matching incoming voltage at locations 210 220 230 or 240 Check for loose disconnected wires including gantry head and spindle box with the power OFF Disconnect the Connector N from the top of the silver controller box inside the cabinet with the power OFF Turn the circuit breaker ON and OFF 6 Check the AC voltage at pins 23 amp 24 for approximately 26 28Vac for MD4 and approximately 53 55Vac for HP4 If the level is too high power down to adjust the transformer 7 Power down and attach Connector N back to the controller box 8 Power up the machine 9 Adjust the transformer and try again if the voltage is too high a
4. Nane Multican 3 204 W aa WaterJet v5 11 2 Firmware 4 49q KOM S H 914 v16 87 M2521r5 14552 2 2 Press X axis Down J us a 0 access Ethernet information 8 384 107018 In i ih f I sa ad MT i Ni NA i i Mh l P 19 92 AM 6 8 ri 68 ny gt ES n B Hi HI I Mi I I i MI ask 255 255 254 K L ea a A A LA N A li Hua ill os jel 19 al 168 Mi Wi Ne g li 4 I i Ny i i f WAN i Wil Hh A A li Lia IRO nl ef res AN r 3 Press DNC i to change the IP address if necessary Execute Self Test Press Shift AY and Zero 3 to access the self test which runs a diagnostic on the following e Verifying Memory e Cutting a Rectangle e Testing the Origin Home Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 25 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Set Soft Homes The Set Soft Homes function allows the operator to establish 9 programmable Soft Home positions to record multiple Home positions that can be used in supporting multiple cutting fixtures These homes stay recorded in memory even after power has been removed from the system 4 1
5. 5 Press Enter to save the selection 6 Press Cancel 9 to return to the main menu Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 61 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Xb Offset The Xb Offset function allows operators to set the distance between the main cutting head and the secondary cutting head on dual head systems The Xb Offset menu item is not available on single head cutting systems MENU 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system P amp Vv until Xb Offset is highlighted in blue 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 3 Press Enter to access the Xb Offset function 4 Enter the XB offset value from XA e g 600mm The keypad will automatically show the minimum and maximum ranges for the offset based on the working area n TeMi Oi See from Xa 500 00 lt A A atiae M MSA AS S 5 Press Enter to move XB to the offset ADOTT t Aa 600 00 Enter to move now B 6 Set up the dual head configuration from the keypad Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ei Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Options top Laser Pointer Intensifier Chiller Abrasive Removal System Closed Loop Filtration System Abrasive Feeder and Hopper Operator Station Water Table OANANNMN BA W WH Routers Lasers Plasma Water Je
6. 5 Press Enter to adjust the abrasive delay 6 Enter the appropriate delay using the number keypad e g 500 Hbrasive Delay e 1000 to 1f ell a MSEC 7 Press Enter to accept the value The value will be shown on the Params_2D sub menu Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 15 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive Rate The Abrasive Rate function sets the rate that the abrasive is fed through the cutting head The rate ranges between 0 and 2 lb min 907 g min 1 Press Menu uev to access the menu system Press X axis Jog Arrows A AA until Params_2D is highlighted in blue Press Enter to access the Params _2D sub menu Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until Abrasive Rate is highlighted in blue Press Enter to select the abrasive rate Baa mi amount of abrasive _ Abrasive Rate Enter abrasive Rate Hl Terman j HUHI O ETY 0 2500 ATETA TETE TEIT ETETE T Se ere rena Press Enter to save the abrasive rate and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 16 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Focus Tube The Focus Tube function shrinks or enlarges the opening through which the water and abrasive travel to cut the material Lar
7. G00x0 0000Y0 0000 IM12 Z GO0X0 001 0Y0 00102 0 2500 Markers G01Z0 8750F18 0 gt 7 Pen Up 8 Pen Down 9 Tool Change Time 00 00 10 LINE 8 lx 0 000 L Y 0 000 Wire cameo cenc 1 Job sent to controller Ready Translated 111 20kb CommaLine 9 CharO 10 552 4 509 Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam amp Ly Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Material Library Editor The Material Library stores all the cutting parameters for various materials and thicknesses These parameters are divided into several basic types of material Under each type of material operators can load various thicknesses and can attach cutting attributes e g feedrate cut height to each type of thickness and material The order of the materials indicates the order in which the materials were entered into the Material Library Editor The system does not alphabetize materials The Material Library Editor in Suite4 allows the operator to manipulate the material library in order to add or remove a particular material or material thickness from the stored information on each machine The following directions address how operators may add a material type to an existing material library on a machine 1 Leave the keypad at the home screen Operators should never use the handheld keypad while the Material Library Editor i
8. IDE ATA ATAPI controllers g IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers 5 gt Keyboards 1 Mice and other pointing devices I Monitors BB Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT aF ECP Printer Port LPT1 MB Processors Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers ios 2 ba fa i EC i ec fo Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 3 Select the Port Settings tab from the Communications Port Properties window and select Advanced Communications Port COM1 Properties General Port Settings Driver Details Resources Bits per second EEM v Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Restore Defaults 4 Drag the Transmit Buffer bar to Low 1 Advanced Settings for COM1 Use FIFO buffers requires 16550 compatible UART Select lower settings to corect connection problems acasa Cancel Select higher settings for faster performance Receive Buffer Low 1 asa High 14 14 Transmit Buffer Low 1 J High 16 1 COM Port Number COMI l A 5 Select OK to all the windows that were opened and restart Windows to activate this setting Connect CN 18 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ba
9. Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 14 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 5 Press Jog Arrows Avi executed 2 Z axis Jog Arrows IAM will page up or down one screen at a time while X axis Jog Arrows PINDI will move up or down one line at a time 6 Press Start S to move the blinking cursor over the first letter of the file to be If the operator just presses Enter over the blinking cursor he or she will only receive a display of the file name size and date time created 2 7 Press one of the following Hot Keys to execute the required command or press X axis Down Jog Arrow once to access the Dry Run function and once more to access the Step and Repeat function a Start will execute the selected job file b Cancel 9 will end the selected job file c Pause will allow the operator to make changes while holding the file in queue Once the file has completed running the keypad display will show how long the selected file ran and will automatically return to the directory Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 15 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Bar Code The Bar Code function allows the operator to scan a label with the bar code scanner which will automatically call up and download the correct job f
10. SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 53 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Load Surface Map The Load Surface Map function loads a saved surface map into the system If no surface map has been saved then no surface map can be loaded 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system v 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Load Surface Map is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the saved surface map 6 Enter the value for the saved surface map using the number keys If the operator types in a map number that does not exist the system will indicate that the map number does not exist and will return to the SurfMap sub menu Enter hi sah j 43 7 Press Enter to access the saved surface map SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 54 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Surf Map Status The Surface Map Status function validates the surface map With the surface map enabled the displayed Z value on the keypad will change according to the map Operators can activate the map and Jog in the X and Y axes to verify the Z position If no surface map has been loaded then the status will remain inactive M
11. The following table lists the letters used to denote various arguments in ETC CNC version 1 0 C Tool change operator message used in G00 D Peck drill delta used in G83 F Feed rate used in GOO G01 G02 G03 G72 G73 G83 F Dwell used in G04 G Preparatory function I Circular interpolation value in X dimension used in G02 G03 G72 G73 J Circular interpolation value in Y dimension used in G02 G03 G72 G73 K Circular interpolation value in Z dimension used in G02 G03 G72 G73 M Miscellaneous function control function N Sequence number R Beginning Z motion dimension used in G83 S Spindle rpm used in G97 T Tool change used in G00 X X motion dimension Y Y motion dimension Z Z motion dimension The following is a waterjet cut 5 square with 2 center circle with Lead ins and Lead outs M90 G90 G75 G00 T1 G00 X1 976294 Y2 685 M11 G03 X1 8999 1 938097 G03 X3 8401 2 87 G03 X1 911474 Y2 834403 12 87 G03 X1 900364 Y2 714995 12 87 J2 685 G03 X1 962027 Y2 649395 11 963995 J2 713027 M21 G00 X0 22 Y5 215 M11 G01 X0 34 G01 X5 4 G01 YO 155 G01 X0 37 G01 X0 34 G01 Y5 065 G01 Y5 215 G01 Y5 315 M21 M02 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiC Cam SW 36 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide The following is a waterjet cut 5 square with 2 center circle wit
12. ote HEESE LaL rt T iD T ka hoyi noy 17 Lot sry CQ F ss Ss 8 l Ft aft E ee T Fac O s L el ho aoe LE cus iT SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 50 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Z Seek Speed The Z Seek Speed function modifies the seeking speed for the Z assembly 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu o O 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 2 until Z Seek Speed is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the Z assembly speed 6 Enter the value for the Z assembly speed using the number keypad e g 0 500 TI E z at CE TI OR a ee n sdis pane ua a LaL ti T ULI i T H rl z I i ati ee ae z I Te oe iT ies ne Leth sry PO Led a a Fi a Fi m z an Li SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Jl Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Z Safe Lift The Z Safe Lift function sets the distance of the lift between each probe The default value is 0 2 5 08mm 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 8 2
13. to move between Yes and No AN a Ah hy all il HOON 7 Press Enter to activate the selection for the line purge 8 Press Cancel to return to the Utility sub menu 2 until Line Purge is highlighted in blue Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 42 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Drill Test The Drill Test function tests the functionality of the drill and should be completed routinely especially if the operator notices a change in drill operation 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 O 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Drill Test is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to test the drill DANN T eSt ENTER to Fire J 7 Press Cancel 9 to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 43 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Drill Height The Drill Height function sets the height at which the drill will return after the cutting sequence 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system PNA 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows hA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu PNA 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows V
14. 3 Look for the IP address and subnet mask in the ipconfig all screen 1 e DHCP Enabled status and the DHCP Server address This information will be required if the technician has to change any of the addresses Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 2600 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings russell MULTICAM gt ipconfig all Mindows IP Configuration Host Name Primary Dns Suffix Node Type IP Routing Enabled WINS Proxy Enabled DNS Suffix Search List Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix Description Physical a Pa Fa ESTEEN Dhcp Enabled ATCOCUTY Tora TUTT Prater Subnet Mask Default Cato DHCP Server DMS SETUETE Lease Obtained Lease Expires Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 2 Media State Description TECH12 gt multicam local Mixed multicam local multicam local multicam local Broadcom Net amp treme Gigabit Ethernet iA E4 C3 6A A Yes 168 1 74 255 254 6 469 4 4 168 6 7 loo U 7 168 6 18 z Wednesday August 66 2008 3 69 54 P Thursday August 14 26068 3 69 54 PM z Media disconnected Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver 66 14 A4 DD 61 7C C Documents and Settings russell MULTICAM gt e If the network has an active DHCP then DHCP Enabled will show Yes The technician must also have an assigned IP address for the DHCP server shown above e If the net
15. Keypad Type and Serial Number Board Type and Serial Number MultiCam Serial Number of the Machine Machine Name Machine Size IP Address Net Mask DHCP Server Address only shows 1f DHCP enabled Press to refresh Press DNC i from this screen to be prompted to enable DHCP or specify an IP address us Power L aE Screen OOOO 1 EE Web Voltage Servo Power ete tee te eee ee hamsii ssassiseessetesassdissasisis amaii iainen emu eamn eibammbel aaseh semati ss amed hi bomb IBAA i anepo re amag ss hamadboceunssd is naan emapengtnmanehsoemned ss beumbi AY Current O 68A Mn seatesjsimostiit anepi ameen teemeeerse ameet i auahi s senpa rapaptssemmanysecamesse emer Power System and Version Web Voltage Servo Power Stepper Power 24V Current Power Status Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 a atin wed eee ee 111 5 y y mM Ti T T BLL all I i fy tiie i Hj Mi hi popi TRER an en TAa Version 8 23 I Location 6 i Loading Waterjet Pump Interface _ at Version 1 05 CdA af ae Information ie see OD oD 20Dig CE Taoro Pause a Machine Information Screen KF MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 2J Modules Loaded Module Name and Version Module Version Module Location Each box shows the status of the specific input e Da
16. Servo Motor The axis motor on a servo system Side Cover The covers on each end of the gantry protecting the X axis motor and limit switches Slew A non cutting movement of the system above the material at maximum speed Soft Home Position Any set Home position used as the origin for executing programs Stepper Drive An amplifier that controls the action of the stepper motors Stepper Motor An axis motor that uses stepper technology Surface The topside of the material used as the Z axis reference point Tool Offset The distance between the center of the waterjet and the cutting edge The Tool Offset is also the distance between the desired geometry and the center of the tool path usually the radius of the waterjet stream Tool Path The path that the center of the waterjet stream takes during a cut Transmission The drive system on SF series using a 4 1 belt drive pulley system to produce rotation of the pinion uCito The native language of the controller pronounced micro see tow Waste Abrasive The leftover abrasive that collects after the cutting sequence X Motor Plate The plate attached to the side of the gantry in which the transmission or gearbox assemblies are bolted Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 42 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Y Carriage Plate The vertical plate behind the Z axis carriage plat
17. Exit Saving the Material Thickness 1 Open the new material in Material Library Editor The system will automatically provide material thicknesses and attributes based on the last material added so operators will need to update the information for the new material 2 Right click on any thickness under the new material and select Insert Copy B Material Foam Rubb E Material STUFF New Attribute 7 Material Titanium Set Attribute er Material Aluminum Delete Attribute H eM hew Node H E Taekes ia Insert Copy H E Thickness ae eye Thickness B a a beiste Cut Copy View Edit in UI Archive Rollback Restore Factory Defaults Import Export This will automatically open the material attribute folder Specify new node name Type THICKNESS 3 Change the name of the thickness if necessary e g 1 2 to 1 4 and select OK Operators should include the in the name so that the program will recognize the thickness Operators can use up to 6 characters for the thickness Specify new node name Type THICKNESS Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi 20 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 Select File gt gt Save The tool information will be copied from the previous file 5 Open the KMT calculator and input the material informatio
18. Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Clear Home The Clear Home function displays the X amp Y coordinates of the Soft Home position from the Hard Home location This function does not erase Soft Home 1 Press Menu uev to access the menu system v 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Clear Home is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to clear the home location The display will return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 34 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Show Last Job Time The Show Last Job Time function displays the amount of time the previous job executed 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system alv 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V until Show Last Job Time is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to view the last job time The Last Am i fis 6 Press Cancel 9 to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam J3 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Usage Tracker The Usage Track
19. v The machinery is likely to emit non ionizing radiation that may cause harm to persons in particular persons with active or non active implantable medical devices in these places The information regarding the radiation emitted for the operator and exposed persons is attached Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com MultiCani Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Installation Checklist These machine installation procedures should be followed in order by a MultiCam Technician and the CNC machine should be fully functional at the end of the installation Three asterisks indicate optional steps that may not be applicable to all CNC machines Receiving Preparation 1 Machine unpacked amp inventoried suggest customer take digital pictures 2 Shipping damage claimed amp replacement parts ordered if any 3 Machine amp fume extraction units in final location w proper space requirements 5 Proper electrical to disconnect switch from disconnect box on machine fume extraction unit amp auxiliary units Mechanical Installation PHASE I 1 Level table as low as possible 2 Remove all axis covers 3 Reseat the X axis motor assemblies in the rack Electrical Installation k 8 Fume extraction provided
20. 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 8 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 2 until Z Safe Lift is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the Z Safe Limit 6 Enter the value for the Z Safe Limit using the number keypad e g 0 200 Safe Lift H 208 7 Press Enter to accept the value entered and return to the SurfMap sub menu E boy i Aa as i a EET i T Tm A E Toy I i Ld owes f ee Ee iu SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 52 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Save Surface Map The Save Surface Map function saves up to 4 surface maps The system maintains this information in the Material Library Press Menu om to access the menu system 7 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue p 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu sef 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Save Surface Map is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to enter the surface map to be saved Enter hi i i 4 6 Enter the value for the map being saved using the number keypad 7 Press Enter to accept the number The system will prompt the operator about saving the Map File Hre you sure you Want to Save a bas 8 Press Enter to update or Cancel 9 to exit without saving
21. AA1270 2540 360 000000 PU PA2010 3048 PD PA1292 3766 PU PA2630 3720 PD AA2540 3810 360 000000 PU PA3290 4263 PD PU PA4154 3720 PD AA4064 3810 360 000000 PU PA4902 4263 PD PU PA5678 3720 PD AA5588 3810 360 000000 PU PA4064 2921 PD PA2540 2921 AA2540 2540 180 000000 PA5588 2159 AA5588 2540 180 000000 PA4064 2921 PU PA4154 1180 PD AA4064 1270 360 000000 PU PA5678 1180 PD AA5588 1270 360 000000 PU PA6948 2450 PD AA6858 2540 360 000000 PU PA2630 1180 PD AA2540 1270 360 000000 PU PA7747 2540 PD AA5588 2540 90 000000 PA2540 381 AA2540 2540 180 000000 PA5588 4699 AA5588 2540 90 000000 PU PA8 128 0 SPO0 Sample 3D file IN ZZ1 PU SP1 PA5000 5000 200 PD5000 5000 500 PA5000 15000 1000 AA10000 15000 180 PA15000 5000 750 AA10000 5000 180 PA5000 5000 200 PU SP0 Multi Pass File without Lifting the Z IN PU PAO O SP1 ZD 100 PA1016 1016 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 ZD200 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 ZD300 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 ZD400 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 PU SP0 Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 33 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide HPGL Commands Initilization IN instructs the controller to begin process
22. Recorded Home 31 Utility 32 Clear Home 33 Show Last Job Time 34 Usage Tracker 35 Set X Park Position 36 DNC Mode 37 Abrasive Low Signal 39 Change Nozzle 40 Line Purge 41 Drill Test 42 Drill Height 43 Reboot 44 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide SurfMap Start Z Surf Mapping SurfMode X Distance Y Distance Step Size Z Seek Speed Z Safe Lift Save Surface Map Load Surface Map Surf Map Status Move to Probe Offsets Test I O KerfComp Shutdown WJ Pump Pump Control Xb Offset 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 MI Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Params 2D The Params_2D sub menu is used to set machine parameters These sub menu items allow the machine to be set to certain specifications for cutting different materials and the settings are ignored with the executed CNC file The default settings for the current material are read from the Material Library and the operator may update the Material Library settings after changing any of the values Some of these settings may not apply to all waterjets 1 Press Menu en to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter
23. 19 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Serial Line Amplifier MultiCam recommends using the Bravo Line Amplifier or a comparable serial line amplifier and requires a line amplifier when the serial cable reaches or exceeds 100 Not using the line amplifier will create communication problems between the host PC and the MultiCam CNC machine as too much load will be placed on the Com Port as well as on the Max202 chip of the MultiCam Controller AC Power Adapter Brave Line Amplifier DBS Female to DBO Male Adapter O89 Female Conn e DB26 Male Connector The installation of the serial line amplifier involves the AC power adapter line amplifier DB25 female to DB9 male adapter a 6 adapter cable with a DB25 male connector and DB25 female connector and a serial cable with a DB9 male connector and DB9 female connector 1 Flip the line amplifier over and make sure that the 2 switches are positioned towards the middle of the line amplifier 2 Place the DB25 male connector of the 6 adapter cable into the To DTE end of the line amplifier 3 Place the DB25 female connector on the other end of the 6 adapter cable into an available Com Port of the PC 4 Place the DB25 female end of the DB25 female to DB9 male adapter into the To DCE end of the line amplifier 5 Place the DB9 female end of the serial cable into the DB9 male end of the DB25 female to DB9 male adapter 6 Insert
24. 19 20 71 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 17 22 23 24 25 26 2 20 131 25 26 Ae 208 29 30 J 18 29 30 J 2 wo ie Sh 1916 7 5 53 10 wh se 3 Today 3 5 2007 gt Starting A 2B 2007 Job Name Browse Ending 27672007 Job Status Not Machine Tools Report Type f Daly Repot Monthly Report Weekly Report Yearly Report For Help press FL o g Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide i MotionMechanic The MotionMechanic application provides the operator with advanced technical control over the use and setup of the motion controller from a host PC 4 MotionMechanic Terminal Helper 10125 Online Oj x File Edit view Controller Tools Window Help l j x DEHRA tegeare S wm a Reboot Load Init File cold uCito M2521 U2 11a C100 16M RAM installed ChanO 262144 Chant 512 MCIF U4S 46n4 FPGA M21U26 GL KN L2 KDM V4 46n c 2667 ETC Loading User INIT file Motion Buffer 5666 Loading Teknic Driver from Location 16 No Teknic Drives found power_up home ck At For Help press F1 C Machine Connections Helper xmi 192 168 0 69 A S oftw are ConnectionManager The ConnectionManager E helps in creating and configuring the connection between a host PC and the machine tool and has built in testing features for diagnosing co
25. 2000 Series 3000 Series Options Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive Removal System The Abrasive Removal System removes the cutting aggregate or abrasive from the catch tank and transfers it to another receptacle This process allows for easier disposal of the used abrasive Options Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ea Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Closed Loop Filtration System The Closed Loop Filtration System or water filtration system cleans the cutting and cooling water that cannot be discarded through a sewer or other normal water waste treatment system The Closed Loop Filtration System is more efficient with water usage and reduces component and machine maintenance Options Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ei Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive Feeder and Hopper The Abrasive Feeder and Hopper work in conjunction to add abrasive to the water stream for all abrasive cutting systems The Feeder is attached at the cutting head and holds a specific amount of abrasive for immediate access during the cutting sequence while the Hopper holds the remaining abrasive apart from the machine and c
26. Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 22 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Circle The Circle function executes any size circle shape Home is at the center and the cutting head moves out the length of the radius to complete the cut Operators should verify that there is enough material to complete the circle before beginning the file 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu to access the menu system 2 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows Alv until Circle is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Circle function 7 Enter the radius of the Circle using the number keypad e g 0 500 and press Enter pi 2 8 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V to select the direction and press Enter pi 2 9 Press X axis Forward Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped 10 Press Start S to execute Circle Cut Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause M to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 23 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Square The Square function executes any s
27. Delete Highlight an existing M Code and select Delete Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 39 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Glossary The following words are most commonly used in reference to the waterjet and associated activities Axis A direction in a coordinate system MultiCam WaterJets have 3 axes X Y and Z Axis Motor A motor that causes motion in a particular axis Bearing Car The bearing on which an axis moves along a rail also known as a bearing truck There are 2 bearing cars for each rail Bearing Rail The rail on which the bearing cars ride There are 2 rails for each axis Bevel The angularity between the material surface and the cut edge Bite Size The depth of each pass used in multipass Climb Cut A direction the waterjet moves along a cut to produce a climbing motion For a closed contour the climb cut is clockwise on the outside of the cut and counter clockwise on the inside of the cut Consumables The components that are used up in the cutting process Conventional Cut The opposite cut of a climb cut or closed counter clockwise on the outside of the cut and clockwise on the inside of the cut Cut Height A Hot Key function that sets the height of the cut Cut Height refers to the Z axis distance the stream will go below the surface of the material during a cut Cut Speed A Hot Key fun
28. Hot Keys Keypad Help The Help function allows the operator to learn the functions of any Hot Key selected There are 2 modes of the Help function Normal and Shifted In Normal mode the operator can review the standard function of any Hot Key on the display In Shifted mode the operator can review the second or shifted function of that key on the display 1 Press Help to access the Hot Key Help Feature 2 Press any key for a brief description of that key in Normal mode 3 Press Shift and any key for a brief description of that key in Shifted mode 4 Press Cancel twice to exit help Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 17 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Soft Homes The Soft Homes function allows the operator to have multiple fixture setups to be quickly accessed during the cutting procedure This button also allows the operator to input a decimal into a numeric value 1 Press Soft Homes 2 Enter the appropriate number 1 9 to assign the proper value for the new home position e g 6 The display will acknowledge that the particular home position has been selected Home 6 Set 4 Press Shift and Soft Homes to set new Soft Home locations Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 KF Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Wo
29. Industry Worldwide Settings The Settings function modifies the kerf width and lead in presence and status 1 Press Menu to access the menu system Av 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params _2D sub menu PN 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Settings is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to change the kerf width and lead in status kerf Width 6 466 Lead In E HO 4 808 Lead In Lern a Kerf Width w 1 Press Enter lt over Kerf Width ii Enter the corrected value using the number keypad Negative numbers should be used for an inside cut iu Press Enter to confirm the value and return to the Settings sub menu b Lead In w 1 Press Enter lt over Lead In ii Press Enter to toggle between YES and NO c Lead In Len a 1 Press Enter lt over Lead In Len i Enter the Lead In Length value using the number keypad w i Press Enter to confirm the value and return to the sub Settings menu Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 19 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Update Material Library The Update Material Library function updates the saved information that relates to the specifications of the cut and parameters of the cutting sequence 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis
30. Jog Arrows PNA gt Shi to place the head assembly at the area to be mapped es oil i Cmte we ooo LACO 7 J d a Ou m Ki 8 Press Z axis Jog Arrows to Jog to the surface 9 Press Enter to begin mapping the surface The system will Jog to the surface several times and in several places prompting the operator to press Enter between scans Once the surface has been mapped the display will return to the SurfMap sub menu SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 47 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Surface Mode The Surface Mode function moves between no surface mode Surface Map and Radius Check The operator can access different sub menu items for each type of surface mode though these directions will deal with the surface mode None MENU 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system s 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 8 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Surf Mode is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to select the type of surface mode e g None 8 2 6 Press Z axis Jog Arrows to move between the types of modes The double arrows indicate which mode is selected 7 Press Enter to set the system for that mode The SurfMap sub menu will show the mode selected start surf Happing Gde JE SurfMap Menu R
31. KMT waterjet Systems Edge Quality Linear Cut Speed Cutting Parameters 1 Separation Cut Material PAD Jj y 25 96 ipm Thickness oso in A Rough Water Pressure 50 000 i j 11 70 ipm Orifice Size oo10 in 3 Medium Focus Tube Dia 0 030 in No 7 34 ipm Abrasive Rate 0 7 5 b minute 4 Smooth TM 5 27 ipm Speed based on Autoline cutting head w 80 grit garnet Default values deliver the optimal cutting performance See the Help file for additional information Material to Cut 5 Very Smooth 4 08 ipm Mes ETC_XMLViewer 4000 WaterJet 11019 xml File Edit view Help Material STUFF H B Material Titanium 30 9200 0 5000 Material Aluminum test 13 9200 0 5000 8 7400 0 5000 H E Thickness 174 6 2800 0 5000 l E Thickness 1 8 4 8600 0 5000 EB Thickness 1 i g 7 Select Save in Material Library Editor to save all the changes Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 2l Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 8 Select File gt gt Reload and close out of Material Library Editor rit ETC_XMLViewer 4000 WaterJet wie Edit View Help Open Chrl a Reload Sekt Password Save Ctrl 5 Save Os 1 4000 Waterjet 11019 xml 2 Multicam Waterjet xmi 3 Multicam Waterjet xmi Exit Operators may check the keypad to
32. Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 13 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive The Abrasive function sets the abrasive during the cutting sequence Operators may choose to cancel the use of abrasive when cutting softer materials that respond well to high pressure water 1 Press Menu uev to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params _2D sub menu 8 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Abrasive is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to toggle between YES and NO Rame Dn Delas i0 Abrasive Abrasive Delay Focus Tube Rane Dn Delay Abrasive Abrasive FocusTube Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam iim 14 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive Delay The Abrasive Delay function allows the system to hesitate before adding abrasive to the stream and to stop the abrasive near the end of the cut This prevents build up of abrasive at the tip of the waterjet cutting head both at the beginning and end of the cutting sequence 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu o O 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Abrasive Delay is highlighted in blue
33. Operators who use an Abrasive Delay can reduce build up in the orifice and around the cutting head by making sure the abrasive is never moving through the system without water The Abrasive Delay will cause the abrasive to start after the stream starts and to stop before the stream stops during the cutting sequence Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 26 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Contacting MultiCam For Sales questions or concerns please direct all necessary email correspondence to the following address sales multicam com Customers with technical questions about their Mu tiCam equipment should refer to their User Manual first Any caller with questions regarding an issue that is clearly defined in the manual will be directed back to the manual by the Service Technician If the customer is unable to find the answers in the User Manual he or she may contact the regional Technology Center When placing a service call customers should include the model and serial number of the machine and the full name of the company Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam ZT Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Maintenance The MultiCam WaterJet will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly There are daily weekly monthly quar
34. Press Jog Arrows END gt Soft Home location should be set to position the center of the waterjet cutting head where the new gt gt 2 Press Jog Speed to change the Jogging speed if necessary 3 Press Shift and Soft Homes G Go to Home 1 93 i a 4 Enter a number between 1 and 9 using the number keypad e g 3 If the operator wants to save the Z value in the Soft Home he or she should contact a MultiCam Technician for assistance 5 Press Enter to record the new Soft Home Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 26 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Advanced Advanced Hot Keys are accessed by pressing Shift AY Help 2 and any of the keypad numbers The operator will begin in the main information screen MANNI ie Tanne Screen Nane MultiCam 3 goa WaterJet vS 40 2 Firmware Va 49a KOM S N 914 v16 67 M2521r5 14352 v MA Emernet on Screen Wi 4 WO7 j 1 I ppe Aut tican WANA HMAC 342 itt Al nh i NM Ui hi HM ATPT WN 192 168 o eg f Wh Hh saul Whi Host 192 renee Well we Li Ct LANA Press to refresh MultiCam Serial Number of the Machine Machine Name Machine Size Init File Version Firmware Version
35. Press Move 2 Enter the desired value for X from the number keypad e g 4 0 3 Press Enter to accept the value 4 Enter the desired value for Y from the number keypad e g 4 0 5 Press Enter to accept the value 6 Enter the desired value for Z from the number keypad e g 0 0 9 Press Cancel 9 to return to the main display Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam g 10 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide The Move function can also be used to verify a specific location 1 Press Move 2 Press Enter 3 times to verify the current location of the X Y and Z axes The operator should press Enter to keep the axis value from changing when that value is shown on the screen Hot Keys Keypad Jog X and Y axes are used to Jog the location of the waterjet cutting head and to move through 2 The Jog Arrows dlaiv gt gt gt the menu Jog Speed can be pressed to change the Jogging speed of the machine 1 Left Arrow lt 2 Up Arrow A is the X axis Positive Jog Key and Line Up Key in the menu is the Y axis Positive Jog Key and Left Scroll Key in the menu 2 3 Down Arrow is the X axis Negative Jog Key and Line Down Key in the menu 4 Right Arrow gt is the Y axis Negative Jog Key and the Right Scroll Key in the menu Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www M
36. System The commands that are not assigned to Hot Keys Operating Station The stand alone board separate from the machine and the keypad that allows the operator to turn on auxiliary systems or access dual systems if applicable Park The function used in all 3 axes to place the waterjet cutting head assembly at the farthest point away from the material for loading and unloading Pause The yellow button on the keypad that puts the controller into Pause mode where action is momentarily stopped and can be restarted at the keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 4 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Pendant The control module consisting of the keypad and mechanical inputs Programmable Soft Home The 9 possible Home positions that the operator can store to be recalled at a later time Proximity Restart The controller function that allows the operator to restart a file along any cut move after an interruption such as power outage Rack and Pinion A system of transferring movement from the rotation of the motors to the linear movement of the system by way of gears Self Test A controller function that allows the system to test itself The self test is accessed from the menu items Serial Cable The RS232 cable used to transfer data from the host PC to the controller Servo Drive The Servo amplifier used to move the servo motors
37. Tech computers Check Init and Firmware Version Type v amp press Enter Capture the screen or write down the information Make updates if necessary Interface Board Init File Version Loader Controller Board Revision Init File Version STD Firmware Version MCIF MD4 Version C1 Help Files Manuals amp Help Docs O JobNameServer Confirm operations O JobReporter Confirm operations O JobEditor Confirm operations ConnectionManager Confirm operations JobConsole Check if Auto Preview works amp if Job Monitor is on Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide ConnectionManager Setup 3 Highlight either an existing connection if the new machine is being added to the network or None if this is a new setup JobNameServer 5 Check the box next to Set Preferred Neti using the Current Neti if the customer wants this computer to be in charge of all communications 4 Check the box next to Auto Launch Mechanical Installation PHASE III Option Installation Run a test file to verify machine operation 1 Open ConnectionManager 2 Right click on No _ Connection Info next to the machine to be added and select Add
38. The Cut Height function sets the distance the cutting tip will operate above the surface of the material on a cutting move Press Menu fo to access the menu system p 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params _2D sub menu v 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Cut Height is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the Cut Height 6 Enter the Cut Height using the number keypad e g 0 100 A positive value will raise the focal point above the material surface and a negative value will lower the focal point below the material surface Enter Cut Height 6 108 7 Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Lift Height The Lift Height function sets the distance the waterjet cutting head will rise above the surface of the material between cuts and is only applicable for controller functions such as Go Home and Matl_Cut as well as G Code programs and HPGL programs with no Lift Height included The Lift Height allows the head to travel above and across the material and can be modified after the surface is set The Go Home function will move the Z axis to the new Lift Height position 1 Press Menu nevo to access the menu system v 2 Press X axis Jo
39. The Material Cutoff function allows the operator to manually cut off the remainder of the material based on X and Y input This function does not work from a Soft Home but Material Cutoff starts at the current Jog location and ends when the operator stops the motion 1 10 11 2 Press Jog Arrows PINE gt Press Menu fo to access the menu system Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate It is not necessary to set home as the cut will begin at the current X Y location of the head assembly to position the waterjet cutting head in the desired start position 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue Press Enter lt to access the Cut Utilities sub menu INAJ Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Material Cutoff is highlighted in blue Press Enter to access the Material Cutoff function Enter the desired value for the X Cutoff Distance using the number keypad e g 0 and press Enter pi Enter the desired value for the Y Cutoff Distance using the number keypad e g 60 and press Enter pi 2 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped Press Start S to execute Material Cutoff Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause y to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife
40. Tool 2 Copy j Tool 3 goa es A Tool 4 0 Tool 5 View Edit in UI EY Material Stainless zi Archive BO Material Glass EH BO Material Granite Rollback fa Fa Material Rubber 61 Restore Factory Defaults fl FA Material Foam Ru Import H FO Material STUFF Expat H B Material Titanium This will automatically open the material attribute folder and request the new node name Specify new node name Type Material Name Aluminum 3 Correct the material name to show the new material type e g Aluminum Test and select OK While operators can enter material types with several characters only the first ten characters will be visible on the keypad screen Specify new node name Type Material a Name Aluminum Test Cancel 4 Double click on the number shown next to Value correct that number to the next number in the sequence e g 10 and select OK Specify new value Attribute Type Value j 0 Description Material Range M Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 19 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 5 Select File gt gt Save and then exit out of the program rts ETC_XMLViewer 4000 WaterJet ie Edit View Help New Open Chrl 0 Reload Set Password Save SS 1 4000 Water Jet 11019 xml 2 Multicam Waterjet xmi 3 Multicarm Waterjet xmi
41. a linefeed must terminate all commands and spaces cannot be substituted for required commas in the syntax of a command All Z axis arguments are only valid if the 3D mode is set All commands are integers unless otherwise specified Help documents on the HPGL and CNC systems are located in the MultiCam folder and operators can access this folder through either Start Programs Multicam Help Translated PLT Help or Start Programs Multicam Help Translated CNC Help Example Files Multi Tool File IN PU ZZ0 PAO O TCTool 1 ZD127 ZU400 PA1016 1016 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 PU TCTool 2 ZD127 ZU400 PA2032 2032 PD2032 2032 PD10160 2032 PD10160 10160 PD2032 10160 PD2032 2032 PU TCTool 3 ZD127 ZU400 PA3048 3048 PD3048 3048 PD9144 3048 PD9144 9144 PD3048 9144 PD3048 3048 PU PAO 0 SPO Automatic Tool Changer File or Multi Head IN PU ZZ0 PAO O SP3 ZD127 ZU400 PA1016 1016 PD1016 1016 PD11176 1016 PD11176 11176 PD1016 11176 PD1016 1016 PU SPI1 ZD127 ZU400 PA2032 2032 PD2032 2032 PD10160 2032 PD10160 10160 PD2032 10160 PD2032 2032 PU SP2 ZD127 ZU400 PA3048 3048 PD3048 3048 PD9144 3048 PD9144 9144 PD3048 9144 PD3048 3048 PU PAO 0 SPO Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ja Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Arc File IN ZZ0 SP1 PA1360 2450 ZD0 500000 PD
42. be better off starting over if he or she must undo more than 10 times Undo Allow Scaling of Tool path Groups to prevent using up resources Tool path is included in the size when scaling these groups and it may be better to delete the tool paths and rescale the contours Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Determine where Clip Toolpaths to Plate is necessary since it allows the operator to output only the tool path groups that are on the plate This is useful when creating jobs that are too big for one sheet of material but should be kept together An out of bounds message can occur when the operator is running a file as a closed contour though parts of the file are not cutting because either the tool path option is checked or the tool path is hanging off the plate Preferences Merge Contours Automatic Cleanup T impot Import Paste T Paste Tolerance 0 020 in Tolerance Undo Operations Limit Save i Unlimited Auto Save Limited f5 Time Interval B0 H min If Allow scaling of toolpath groups Bump Increment 0 250 Er I Clip toolpaths to plate Click Increment 0 500 Hin Initialization Select Maximize Application and Maximize Document to open the program and any files at maximum window SIZE Reserve the Display 4 Views option until tool
43. be used to the operators advantage Any operator with additional helpful hints or tips should send an email to support multicam com so that the User Manual can be updated 1 Focusing on Safety Safety glasses and Hearing protection should be worn at all times while operating the machine and long hair should be restrained with a cap or net when near the machines Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence and labels should be observed at all times 2 Testing When testing new processes or when learning new functions of the machine use the Dry Run function 3 Recovering after Loss of Power When Set Home 0 0 is pressed the X Y locations are stored in the controller s memory If the system loses power the job can be restored by returning to the last home and running Proximity Restart Power can be applied back to the machine by pressing Find Home 4 ole to index the machine When the machine has completed the find home function the operator should press Return to Home 0 4 ol to move the machine back to the last home position and set home there before re establishing the Set Surface Z 0 Cut Height Lift Height and X Y Feedrate The Proximity Restart function can then be used to resume the file 4 Maintaining the Machine The MultiCam WaterJet will produce consistent accurate work as long as it is well maintained Maintenance for this system is easy yet it should not be overlooked
44. cutting water pressure is at a minimum of 35 psi Switch Intensifier to Remote on SLV or SLV PRO pumps only Locate the Intensifier local remote key switch Make sure the Intensifier is in Remote mode Start the Intensifier Move to the operator station Rotate the Intensifier Start switch to Start and release it The switch will remain in the ON position Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 11 12 13 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Set Home Press Jog spec bal gt i set the AG of the movement to slow medium or fast Press Jog Arrows lt right corner of the IA cS place the center of the waterjet cutting head over the front Press Set Home ol to set the home location for the head assembly The system will prompt the operator as to whether the selected position should be set as home and the display will read Press Down to set Rotation Point See Rotate File for a description of this function Press Enter to confirm the position Set Surface 2 Press Jog Arrows lt dialv gt V to place the center of the waterjet cutting head over the material to be cut Press Set Surface mamma Press Z axis Jog Arrows nV to lower the Z axis until the bottom of the head assembly reaches about 1 8 3 18mm above the material Press Enter lt to set the surface This will cause the Z axis to move up slowly to the Li
45. determine that the newly added material is available by completing the following 1 Reboot the waterjet to reset the material library a Press Menu to access the menu system 2 b Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Utility is highlighted in blue c Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 d Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Reboot is highlighted in blue e Press Enter to access the reboot process f Press Enter to reboot the machine 2 Check the Material Library on the keypad to verify that the newly added material is available a Press Material Library aa 4 2 b Press X axis Jog Arrows AY to search through the materials saved to Material Library Select Material Type Aluminum test c Repeat the above Saving the Material if the newly added material does not show in the Material Library Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide ZZ Saving Material Library Information Operators can double check the material library information before each cut by reviewing the information available on the home screen For example the bottom row on the display below shows the material type as Aluminum material thickness as 1 4 and edge quality as Medium If the operator decides to make changes to the material library information currently available for that material then he or she should co
46. highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows Alv until Polygon is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Polygon function 7 Enter the number of sides using the number keypad e g 3 and press Enter lt l Enter the radius using the number keypad e g 0 500 and press Enter pi 2 9 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped 10 Press Start to execute Polygon Cut Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause y to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 28 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Rip Cut The Rip Cut function allows the operator to manually cut wherever the machine is Jogged in order to remove excess material This function does not work from Soft Home P 10 11 davy Press Jog Arrows A Vv gt Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate It is not necessary to set home as the cut will begin at the current X Y location of the waterjet cutting head to position the waterjet cutting head assembly in the desired start position Press Menu fo to access the menu system oO O 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Cut Utiliti
47. in areas where serious injury could occur such as the abrasive cutting head DANGER Pinch point Keep hands clear Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 IN MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Notices Notice labels indicate the potential for property damage and usually show the word NOTICE in white writing against a blue backdrop This label is normally located at the front of the machine DO NOT LEAVE MACHINE UNATTENDED Serial Number The serial number label indicates the name and contact information for the company specific serial number for the machine and voltage and amp information for the operating system This specific information relates to the table only Each auxiliary unit has its own serial number tag with machine specific information DFW Airport Texas USA 972 929 4070 SERIAL NO VOLTS AMPS Introduction Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Fast Starts top Fast Start WaterJet 2 Quick Start Guide to Operating NC GeoMate 5 Fixing a Leak on a 3000 Series WaterJet 10 Changing Cutting Nozzles 12 Squaring the Table 21 Hints and Tips 24 Contacting MultiCam 26 Maintenance 27 Maintenance Log 29 Warranty for WaterJets 30 Warranty Registration List 31 Routers Lasers Plasma Water J
48. in the white window until all paths and options for them have been created At that point these settings can be changed to see only certain paths with these 3 options Preferences General Initialization Display Unita Grid View Setup Start Points Standard Items Plate Panels Contours Contour loops Open contour direction Dimensions Ea ian ea ea a ea 4 Popup menu on right click Toolpath Items Toolpaths Direction Entryy E sit Bridges Start Pour Rapid moves Toolpath width Lines Depth All depths Tools All tools Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 11 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Start Points Avoid changing the Start Points settings from the default setting since these offset points can be adjusted manually during the cutting sequence Review the Long Edge configuration as this places the start point on the longest edge of the geometry Select the Edge Midpoint only 1f the start point should be relocated to the middle of the longest edge Preferences General Initialization Display Units Grid View Setup Start Points Offset Start Points Edge Midpoint Direction fo p Magnetic Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide MultiCam Softwa
49. the AC power adapter plug into the socket on the line amplifier and plug it into an AC outlet Connect Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam GA 20 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Serial Cable Construction Operators should avoid installing serial cables next to high voltage lines and should prevent any foot traffic from occurring over or across the serial cables The serial cable should not be involved in a situation where damage is probable and operators who create their own serial cables should not exceed 100 Serial cables that exceed 100 require the assistance of line amplifiers and MultiCam has tested lengths of serial cable up to 1000 that utilized serial line amplification The following is the pin out for the MultiCam serial cable In both cases Pin 9 is not used Computer End DB9 Female Machine End DB9 Female Pin Color Pin Color 1 not used 1 not used 2 Red 2 Blue 3 Blue 3 Red 4 White 4 Black 5 Yellow 5 Yellow 6 Black 6 White 7 Orange 7 Brown 8 Brown 8 Orange Connect Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 2l Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Serial Communication The MultiCam Controller can communicate with a host PC through an RS232 Serial or Com Port The serial port transmits one bit at a time spread out serially over t
50. the Ethernet connection The following directions assume that the operator has complied with all hardware requirements for Ethernet connections see Ethernet Connection Information 1 Right click on the Machine Connections icon in the toolbar and select Connection Manager v Job Server Factory Job Reporter Job Editar Create Shortcut in Startup Y Connection Manager Help d About Close Machine Tools At the initial setup the Connection Manager dialog should show an unassigned machine t Connection Manager E meg File Add Edit view Sort Tools Help o OA e wl S T Connection Name Machine Name Address Type Online Connected _Unassigned_ Multicam 13440 192 168 5 223 Yes No NETI 192 166 5 150 Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 2 Right click on the unassigned connection and select Add t Connection Manager Sie File Add Edit View Sort Tools Help 2 A d wl S unassigned Multicam 13440 192 169 5 22 O Settings Change Address Delete Test IP Rename Change Machine Tool Meti Info Report a Problem ___ METI 192 166 3 150 4 3 Select None at the Default Settings dialog All customers are encouraged to check the box next to Auto Launch Job Name Server so that JobNameServer will automatically activ
51. the Params_2D sub menu v 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Cut Speed is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the cut speed 6 Enter the desired cut speed value using the number keypad e g 60 7 Press Enter to record the value and return to the Params_ 2D sub menu Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Accel Rate The Acceleration Rate refers to the rate measured in inches per minute IPM that the head will accelerate in the X Y direction through the material while the head is in the PD position These speed settings will vary based on the type of material used 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system Q Q 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params _2D sub menu Q Q 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Accel Rate is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the acceleration rate 6 Enter the desired cut speed value using the number keypad e g 4 0 Accel Rate 4 5 Currently 100 Enter Y Feedrate 7 Press Enter to record the value and return to the Params_ 2D sub menu Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam MI Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Cut Height
52. the low level commands and is the first level of controller software Flash RAM File A file containing all of the machine parameters of a particular waterjet Settings such as table size and resolution are located in the Flash RAM File which is the third level of controller software Gantry The mechanical part of the waterjet also known as the bridge which moves the head assembly from the front to the rear of the table G Code The machine code language used by the controller to execute motion commands Hard Home Position The home position determined by the location of the targets and limit switches typically the front right side of the table Head A reference to the particular cutting tool i e Spindle Plasma or Oxyacetylene torch Laser WaterJet Head Mode A designation for multiple head machines either All or Auto Hot Keys The one touch keys on the keypad that perform controller functions HPGL The machine code language that the system executes as a file Init File The second level controller software that contains high level commands JobNameServer The motion controller utility program used to communicate between the controller and the host PC in Suite4 Kerf The width of the cut Keypad The part of the pendant with the grid of Hot Keys Lift Height The Z axis distance between the bottom of the waterjet and the material The Lift Height is also the location of the waterjet during a slew move Menu
53. the material to be cut This is the Soft Home location 0 The file that is to be executed on the table will use this location as the software reference point home or origin 0 0 the machine will begin and return to this new origin and the X and Y coordinate locations are stored in the controller s memory The location of the Set Home position will be the new origin 0 0 until a new home is set or the current home is cleared by selecting CLR_HOME from the menu system The software reference point must be the material home point 2 1 Press Jog Arrows lt dialv gt corner of the material 2 Press Set Home o to place the center of the waterjet cutting head over the front right 3 Press Enter to accept This will store the absolute X and Y coordinate locations in the controller s Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Move The Move function allows the operator to enter exact values for X Y or Z 0 0 0 where the first entry is X length the second entry is Y width and the third entry is Z height The X Y and Z values will reference from the Hard Home position until the Set Home and Set Surface functions have been selected At that point the X and Y axes will reference from the Set Home position The Z value will reference from the surface of the material 1
54. vanes using the number keypad e g 2 000 and press Enter lt l Inner Diameter 2 008 lt in Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCamnm Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 30 11 Enter the outer diameter using the number keypad e g 4 000 and press Enter lt l Duter Diameter 4 006 ind 2 12 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped 13 Press Start to execute Flange Cut Cancel to abort the function or Pause V to reposition the start point i TI ei i mN E LJ rt y o 3 a it _ f WP gt t a m EOT Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 31 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Recorded Home The Recording a Soft Home function sets up to 9 different recordable Home positions that can be used to support multiple cutting fixtures These Homes stay recorded even after power has been removed from the system n ar E 6 1 Press Jog Arrows PNE Home location is to be set to position the center of the waterjet cutting head where the new Soft 2 Press Menu on to access the menu system 3 lt 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows IN AA until Rec_Home is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the R
55. 0 Adjust the finish as needed e g 3 The finish quality is expressed as 1 5 with 1 being rough and 5 being fine Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 FS MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 11 Set the pierce type e g High Pressure Standing Pierce Pierce Type High Pressure Flying Pierce High Pressure Standing Pierce Low Pressure Standing Pierce gt High Pressure Spiral Pierce Low Pressure Spiral Pierce Drill Pierce 12 Select and then select toad 13 Click back onto the main GeoMate dialog and check the toolpath a Click on to enable extra icons for toolpathing The toolbar will expand fom Z SHE Zsebes sol RAA Nw lo io T e e a T LERA b Click UP to play the file from the beginning c Click on FF and 44 to review the cutting sequence during the play Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 FS MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 14 Click amp and save the output drawing to DNC The file type should be Micro Cito Files so that the file can be accessed from the keypad If the default output format is not also in wCito see step 3 above then the file will not process properly Save Output As ales o e ee EE Save in Neat Stuff 16 MARTING cuk UC E Bicycle uc E nest1 UC E nest test UT i t
56. 1 Press Menu on to access the menu system Av 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Ramp Up Delay is highlighted in blue 5 Enter the desired delay value using the number keypad e g 5000 msec Enter nazr Ur Delay 6 Press Enter to record the value and return to the Params_2D sub menu While the default settings are preferable for most cuts operators may manually determine the proper ramp up delay by completing the following 1 Turn the intensifier ON 2 Jog the cutting head over an open area on the table 3 Press WaterJet Test SSE to access the test function The Jet Valve should be toggled to OFF and the Pressure should be toggled to LOW 4 Press One fh to turn on the Jet Valve This will cause water to spray onto the open area of the table 5 Watch the pressure gauge on the intensifier 6 Press Three Wd to raise the pressure and time how long it takes for the waterjet to reach the high pressure range of the gauge This value is operator specific and will vary between machines 7 Convert that time to milliseconds e g 7 seconds 7 000 milliseconds and input that value under Ramp Up Delay Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Ramp Dn Delay
57. ENU 1 Press Menu to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to enter the SurfMap sub menu 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Surf Map Status is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to toggle the surface map to active or inactive Load Surface yA Surf Mar ped Move Lo Q SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Move to Probe Offsets 55 The Move to Probe Offsets function verifies that the X and Y probe offsets are set correctly These values are also set in parameters 215 and 216 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to enter the SurfMap sub menu 7 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Move to Probe Offsets is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the probe offsets I iva Ja ppg So iti i a 5 Hh peue e E iN 1R 5 E P to Movel 6 Press Enter to move the offsets 7 Press Cancel 9 to return to the main menu SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 56 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Test I O The Test I O function tests the inputs and outputs of the Surfa
58. Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide placing hands on the tabletop during the cutting sequence and observance of proper lock out procedures when completing any maintenance or other work on the machine n The essential characteristics of the tools are sharp points and sides blunt edges dense material and heavy components o The conditions that allow the machine to meet the requirement of safety during use transportation assembly and dismantling when out of service testing or foreseeable breakdowns are the solid base on which the machine is built the covers over moving parts the packaging for shipment the possible requirement of a crane or forklift to move such pieces as the gantry the lock out procedure if followed correctly optional safety mat and light curtain devices that will halt the motion of the machine and the automatic stop of all forward motion in the event of a fault p The instructions for ensuring safe transport handling and storage operations include the customer hiring a rigger to facilitate moving the machine the use of a forklift or crane to move the machine from the delivery van or truck to the final location a complete inspection of packaged parts to be completed by the installation technician and the customer information regarding any shipping damages reported immediately to the carrier insertion of leveling feet so that the m
59. Jog Arrows until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu oO O 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 2 until Update Material Library is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to make changes to the material library Hre 4ou sure you want to update Library ENTER Yeas 6 Press Enter to update the material library or Exit 9 to cancel the activity and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 20 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Cut Utilities The Cut Utilities sub menu allows the operator to cut common shapes out of material 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system Q Q 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu Q Q 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until the appropriate option is highlighted in blue Certain menu items then enter a sub menu with more selections Cut Utilities Circle Square Rectangle Radiused Rectangle Polygon Pratt Ripcut CETT a Material Cutoff Circle Square Rectangle Radiused Rectangle Polygon RipCut Flange Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 2l Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Material Cutoff
60. MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide MultiCam WaterJet User Manual Introduction IN 1 9 Fast Starts FS 1 31 Keypad and Functions KF 1 34 Menu Items MI 1 61 Options OP 1 9 Connections CN 1 21 Software SW 1 42 Read this manual before using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Keep this manual in a safe location Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Original Instructions a The business name and full address of the manufacturer and of the authorized representative is as follows MultiCam Inc 1025 W Royal Ln DFW Airport TX 75261 Erik Ketele Ketele NV Mechelsesteenweg 1 3 2540 Hove BELGIUM b The machinery is designated as WaterJet 1000 3000 4000 6000 Series c The EC declaration of conformity is attached d The above CNC machine is designed to modify raw materials that can be used in manufacturing e The maintenance and repair information is attached f The workstation likely to be occupied by the operator is a warehouse like area with high ceilings and heavy flooring and approximately 36 914 4mm between the edges of the machine and any auxiliary units appropriate in a warehouse like area g The machinery will be used to modify raw materials that
61. MultiCam fi 24 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide O 5 Set Home Set Home sets the Soft Home to the current position The current point will become 0 0 6 Go Home olf Go Home moves to the current Soft Home position 7 Close Contour Wd Drive Enable 3 moves to the start of the last PD A contour is defined as a complete PD to PU sequence 8 2D 3D Move 7 toggles between 2D and 3D 2D sets X and Y while 3D sets X Y and Z Currently only 2D is available 9 PD PU Material Library toggles between PD and PU mode in these G Code Commands M11 for 2D PD M21 for 2D PU M12 for 3D PD M22 for 3D PU A point will not be issued at this time as this command only toggles the state The PD or PU command will be generated on the following move This allows the operator to produce only one command even if the PD PU key is pressed multiple times 10 Exit 9 Cancel Exit ends the Job and exits Digitizing in the G Code Command M02 If the current PD PU state is PD then an M21 will be issued to lift the pen prior to exiting 11 Enter Enter enters a point When entering a point in Linear mode either a GOO or a G01 will be output The status of the PD or PU will determine which command is generated A G27 will be output in Spline mode z 12 Flush Buffer Increase Power outputs the current point buffer to the host computer When setting points the operator can save several points in a point b
62. Operators may refer to the maintenance chart for more detail All machines should be kept clean when not in use The build up of material on the system should be cleared daily with special attention focused on the gear rack and bearing rails All of the bearings should be greased at least twice a month based on an 8 hour work day The bearings should be greased more often if the machine is in use more than 8 hours a day The Lead Screw Z axis should be lubricated with a non aerosol silicon based lubricant Operators are cautioned against using the lithium grease provided by MultiCam when lubricating Lead Screws as this may lead to premature wear of the Lead Screw Ball Screws however can be lubricated with lithium grease The filters on the electronics enclosure should also be cleaned Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 FS MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Zo 5 Selecting the Proper Consumables Sapphire orifices must be replaced every 3 to 4 days while diamond orifices can be replaced every 30 to 40 days The quality of the work is about equal though the prices differ dramatically Abrasive can wear away parts of the waterjet cutting head so operators should routinely check the deflector shield at the end of the cutting head and the carbide steel of the tube These parts will need to be replaced regularly depending on the use of the machine
63. The Ramp Down Delay allows the intensifier to decrease the pressure from high to low Measured in milliseconds the Ramp Down Delay is most often used when operators are cutting fragile materials that could shatter at a high pressure pierce 1 Press Menu to access the menu system Av 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Ramp Dn Delay is highlighted in blue 5 Enter the desired delay value using the number keypad Enter nage Dn Delay 6 Press Enter to record the value and return to the Params _2D sub menu While the default settings are preferable for most cuts operators may manually determine the proper ramp down delay by completing the following 9 1 Press WaterJet Test lk to access the test function The Jet Valve should be toggled to OFF and the Pressure should be toggled to High 2 Press One fh to turn on the Jet Valve This will cause water to spray onto the open area of the table 3 Watch the pressure gauge on the intensifier 4 Press Three HM to lower the pressure and time how long it takes for the waterjet to reach the low pressure range of the gauge This value is operator specific and will vary between machines 5 Convert that time to milliseconds e g 7 seconds 7 000 milliseconds and input that value under Ramp Dn Delay Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets
64. Worldwide Shift Pressing Shift before pressing any desired Hot Key will allow the operator to toggle between Normal Hot Key and Shifted Hot Key functions When Shift has been pressed the Shift LED will illuminate to indicate that the keypad is now in Shifted Mode Hot Keys Keypad DNC The Distributed Numerical Control DNC function allows the operator to access files directly from the hard drive of the host PC by using the keypad at the machine This allows the computer and the machine to be in different locations which frees up the operator to view the progress of the cutting sequence Additional information on DNC can be found in the Software Section of this manual along with JobNameServer the interface between the computer and the MultiCam WaterJet 1 Make sure that JobNameServer Ka has been activated on the computer before selecting this function 2 Press DNC WES The keypad will display a list of the directories in the DNC path after the system has validated and verified 2 3 Press Jog Arrows lt dialv gt 4 Press Enter lt l The keypad will display the DNC files that are available in that directory and directories or to move the blinking cursor over the directory to be entered folders and any associated subfolders are displayed between brackets Press Enter while the blinking cursor is located over the 2 decimal points at the beginning of the directory to return to the list of directories if necessary
65. ace on the gantry castings If the distances are different then repeat Change the Square of the Table Helpful Hints Atleast 2 operators should be involved when checking the square of the table Operators should begin measuring from the 1 mark on the tape measure This provides greater accuracy The measurement will be more accurate if the square is larger e g 50 square is better than 10 square Accurately squaring the gantry to the machine may take more than one attempt Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 23 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide The rail distance can be measured from the center of the XA gantry casting to the center of the XB gantry casting Since it is often difficult to locate the exact center of the casting operators usually start at the outer edge of one gantry casting and measure to the inner edge of the other gantry casting Inner Edge Outer Edge Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam amp 24 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Hints and Tips The MultiCam WaterJets have a very powerful yet easy to use interface Operators who understand their systems and learn the keypad functions can utilize their cutting systems in an efficient and productive manner The following tips complement this knowledge and can
66. achine 1s at the lowest level possible and secure anchoring of the machine components to the floor with adequate space for ventilation q The operating method to be followed if the machine is involved in an accident or breakdown includes the operator or installation technician securing the work area so that the installation technician may determine the cause of the malfunction and troubleshoot a possible workable solution If a blockage is likely to occur then the operator or installation technician will halt any forward motion until it is determined that the blockage can be prevented r The adjustment and maintenance information as well as the preventive maintenance measures to be observed are as follows Safety glasses and hearing protection should be worn at all times while operating the machine and long hair should be restrained with a cap or net when near the machines Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence and labels should be observed at all times All machines should be kept clean when not in use The build up of chips and dust on the system should be cleared daily with special attention focused on the gear rack and bearing rails All of the bearings should be greased at least twice a month based on an 8 hour work day The bearings should be greased more often if the machine is in use more than 8 hours a day The Lead Screw Z axis should be lubricated with a non aerosol silicon based lubric
67. ant Operators are cautioned against using the lithium grease provided by MultiCam when lubricating Lead Screws as this may lead to premature wear of the Lead Screw Ball Screws however can be lubricated with lithium grease The filters on the electronics enclosure and vacuum pump should also be cleaned Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide s The instruction designed to enable safely completed adjustment and maintenance as well as the protective measures to be taken is as follows The MultiCam CNC machine will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly There are daily weekly monthly quarterly and yearly maintenance steps required for each machine based on a 40 hour work week MultiCam recommends that any system used in excess of 40 hours a week should have the maintenance schedule adjusted accordingly Daily The MultiCam CNC machine should be cleaned off each day and the water lines should be inspected All chips should be blown or vacuumed off the machine Close attention should be paid to the rack area since chip build up in the rack can cause stalling problems Customers who operate systems with a Lead Screw Z axis Should lubricate the screw with a non aerosol silicon based lubricant Operators should not use WD 40 on the Z axis screw for lubrication Using anything other than what is recommended will resu
68. ate once the machine is connected Default Settings Select an existing connection to use to initialize the new connection st None W Auto Launch Job Name Server Set prefered Neti using curent Neti Cancel 4 Highlight the XMI files specific to the machine type and select Open Select XMI File for Multicam 13440 Look in XMI Files t E Multicarn_Knife xrmi S Multicarn_ Router xrni Multicarm Knite_rmr xmi Ea Multicam Router Sax xmi Multicarn Laser xrrii m Multicarm Router Sax mm xmi E Multicam_Laser_mm smi Ed Multicarm Router mm xmi Multicarn_Plasrna xrni 2 Multicarn Water jetxrni m Multicam_Plasma_mm smi Ea Multicam Vater jet_mm xrmi si ee Files of type Machine Database smi Cancel Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam amp 10 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 5 Select Yes at the prompt to upload the modules from the controller and load the XMI file Connection Manager A There are no modules in the hil file Do you wish to upload the modules from the controller and load the XMI file This will assign a connection name to the machine 4 Connection Manager File Add Edit wiew Sort Tools Help 2OA ld wl S Multicam 13440 Multicam 134404 192 166 5 223 By Name Yes NETI 192 168 5 150 4 Connect Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets K
69. ave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence Installation Safety An electrician must read and understand the electrical schematics prior to connecting the machine to the local power system Connecting the wrong voltage power will void the warranty All switches should be turned to the OFF position before power is connected The main disconnect switch should always be locked in the OFF position if the machine is left unattended When the machine is installed the electrician or customer should be sure that all motors rotate in the correct direction Introduction Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Power Lockout Instructions MultiCam machines are equipped with a built in main power lockout device If any kind of repair work or maintenance is being performed to the machine or control cabinet the operator should disconnect power from the machine before starting work 1 Turn the main disconnect switch to the OFF position 2 Flip out the plastic lockout latch 3 Insert any padlock into one of the holes of the lockout latch With the plastic lockout latch in this position the switch cannot be moved to the ON position 4 Throw the bulkhead switch to the OFF position 5 Open the control cabinet 6 Make sure the LEDs on the drives and inverters are not lit It may take a few minutes for the light from t
70. before the cutting sequence begins Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi 31 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide HPGL Command Support The MultiCam control system internally translates HPGL Feedrate Cut Height and Lift Height can be set by the file or by the machine s keypad interface If the Feedrate Cut Height and Lift Height are set at the machine prior to the file being sent the file will override all those values set at the machine If no value is sent in the file then the machine will use the value programmed at the keypad The control system ignores the HPGL VS command At the beginning of the file the controller must be sent the IN command to begin processing plot commands If the letter I is not the first character sent then a linefeed or semi colon must be sent to re initiate the sequence A semi colon must follow the IN command If any other character is sent during this sequence then the complete sequence must be restarted This command sequence must be sent again if an SP or an SPO command is sent The recommended initialization string is IN and the recommended termination string is SPO All files should be written in absolute mode Some of the early systems do not support relative arc commands HPGL Resolution 1016 inch 40 Metric The following pages contain all of the supported commands A semi colon or
71. cally of 60 inches minute The Rapid Shape software generates a G Code file for importing to many CAD CAM systems Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi 2J Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Rapid Shape Tips and Troubleshooting The tips available for Rapid Shape are updated periodically and can also be found on the MultiCam web site 1 Scan rate sets the speed the system will auto scan The default setting is 2 0 per second A slower scan rate will result in slightly better accuracy at a longer time while a faster rate will take less time but have less accuracy 2 Step Size sets the distance along a line between 2 scanned points The default setting is 0 15 The step size distance should be small for detailed parts but can be larger for parts with less detail 3 Scan Mode sets the style of scanning to be completed Operators should select EDGE for templates and LINE for drawings or patterns 4 Add Corners can be adjusted for corners when corners are detected during the cutting sequence 5 Output START places START at the beginning of the G Code file which is required by some software packages due to the importance of the G Code file Rapid Shape will exit if one of the following occurs The module is not loaded The operator should load the module by selecting JobNameServer from the MultiCam folder under the Windo
72. can Rate Step Size Scan Mode Add Corners and Output Start a Scan rate sets the speed the system will auto scan The default setting is 2 0 per second b Step Size sets the distance along a line between 2 scanned points The default setting is 0 15 c Scan Mode sets the style of scanning to be completed Operators should select EDGE for templates and LINE for drawings or patterns d Add Corners adjusts for corners when detected by the system e Output START places START at the beginning of the G Code file which is required by some software packages due to the importance of the G Code file Move the cursor to Start Digitize and press Enter pi Enter a numeric file name and press Enter lt l 2 Press Jog Arrows ND gt to place the center of the waterjet cutting head over the front right corner of the material H Press Set Home Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 11 12 13 14 15 Multi Cam SW 29 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Press Enter to set Home This will store the absolute X and Y coordinate locations in the controller s 2 Press Jog Arrows PND gt This sets the direction Rapid Shape will go around the contour of the pattern or template to move the head assembly to the edge of the pattern or template hE Press Five MMMM to start the Auto Scan The system will mov
73. can be used in manufacturing h WARNING The CNC machine should not be used as a table or desk heater ladder washing station or prank item as the machine has the ability to crush body parts and materials and can cause serious bodily damage up to and including possible death 1 The assembly installation and connection information 1s attached J The information relating to reducing noise and vibration is attached k The technician performing the installation will follow an installation checklist as well as an instruction checklist for training operators This information is attached 1 The residual risks inherent in the CNC machine are operator specific and can include cuts scratches burns amputations and death resulting from non adherence to the warning labels placed on the machine and operator specific association and experience working with CNC machinery m The protective measures to be adopted by the user include clothing that is not loose or long minimal to no jewelry and no long hanging accessories or wardrobe specific materials protective eye wear and ear wear long hair restrained gloves or comparable hand covering when handling sharp or hot parts avoidance of alcohol drugs or any other substance that may decrease judgment or alertness adherence to warning labels placed on the machine as well as operator specific association and experience working with CNC machinery avoidance of Routers Lasers Plasma Water
74. cation or press the X axis Up Jog Arrow NN to access the closest point in the file WaterJets can begin just before the last cut location a If the point is located over a Tool UP Move follow the keypad display and repeat step 3 b If there is a power failure the operator will need to re index the machine and reset Surface and Max Depth Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 KF MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 20 Return to Home 0 The Return to Home 0 function will return the waterjet cutting head to the last recorded set Home position or Soft Home location 0 If power has been lost or the machine was rebooted Home 0 will become the new Hard Home Press Shift and Set Home Lf Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 2l Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Dual Head The Dual Head function allows the operator to select the configuration mode for operation This function is only available on machines with dual cutting heads Operators will also need to set the Yb Offset from the main menu to utilize this function 1 Press Shift and Seven J A Configuration Ab Both Both Mirro 2 Press Y axis Jog Arrows PIS indicated by the gt e g Both X Configuration to move between the configurations The active configuratio
75. ce Map system 1 Press Menu i to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to enter the SurfMap sub menu 8 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 2 until Test I O is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to test the input output 6 Press 1 to toggle the slider up and down The display will indicate which direction is active est 170 l Uevdnds der Ur Dri UP TPUL UFF 7 Press Cancel 9 to exit the Test I O function and return to the SurfMap sub menu SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam s on Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Kerf Compensation The Kerf Compensation function adjusts the kerf compensation value which is the distance the waterjet must be moved either to the inside for internal cuts or holes or the outside for external cuts to produce the desired cut size MultiCam uses left kerf almost exclusively so that CCW in the codes indicates internal cuts and CW indicates external cuts 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 8 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Kerf_Comp is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to adjust the kerf compensation 4 Enter the kerf value up to a maximum of 0 10 using the number keypad Kerf Comp 0 0000 5 Press Enter to accept the value The display will return to the main menu Menu Router
76. ction Enter the length of the X side using the number keypad e g 19 and press Enter lt l 8 Enter the length of the Y side using the number keypad e g 20 and press Enter lt l 9 Enter the radius of the corners using the number keypad e g 1 5 and press Enter pi 2 10 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 26 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 11 Press Start to execute Radiused Rectangle Cut Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause M to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 2J Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Polygon The Polygon function executes any size polygon shape based on number of sides and radius input by the operator Home is at the center and the cutting head moves out the length of the radius to complete the cut Operators should verify that there is enough material to complete the polygon before beginning the file 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu to access the menu system 2 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows Ni until Cut Utilities is
77. ction that sets the speed of the cut also known as X amp Y Feedrate DNC Distributed Numerical Control allows the controller to access sub directories on the hard drive of a host PC and is used to transfer files from the PC to the controller DNC Log A listing of all activity completed by the DNC and kept by the DNC Dry Run A controller function that will execute a file with no Z axis movement Dry Run is used to show the operator where the waterjet cutting head will go during the cutting sequence Emergency Stop The red mushroom button located on the keypad as well as on the side of the waterjet and on the operating station used to remove power from the machine excluding the controller board and limit switches External Halt The keypad display that appears when power is applied to the system with the Emergency Stop button pushed in on the keypad pendant Feedrate Override A Hot Key used to adjust the cutting feedrate of the system while a file is being executed Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 40 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Fiducial A reference mark or dot used in Multi Vision that allows the CNC machine to recognize the orientation of the material and adjust the cut file accordingly Firmware The operating system of the controller that should only be loaded when instructed by MultiCam Firmware contains all of
78. de C O Angular Gravity Sort Bounded Sort Blend Angle Sort Options Kerf Lett O Right Clockwise Counter Clockwise C Cut Negative C Offset Open Rings Adjust Geometry for Inlaying G Factor Start Angle Tool Diameter g 5 Change the tool diameter of the kerf to the size of the focus tube e g 11 30 will have a focus tube size of 0 030 and select OK Kerk Left Right O Clockwise Counter Clockwise C Cut Negative C Offset Open Rings Adjust Geometry for Inlaying Tool Diameter 0 020 Gao forlAlaving AE lap ror imayirnig 10 125 The operator can choose to set the tool diameter to 0 000 in order to determine the exact distance needed to modify the tool diameter Using the size of the focus tube is a recommended starting point 6 Load a test square file from C Program Files Winter City NC Geomate Samples linsq dxf The test square measures 1 25 4mm Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 7 Click on to access the cutting parameter calculator Cutting Parameter Calculator English Material Parameters Cutting Limits Material E teel 436 HR yv Max Linear Cut Speed Max Linear Acceleration Thickness 0 5000 Max Arc Acceleration Max Scribe Speed Quality Controls Cut Finish Cutting Parameters Sample Finish I
79. e Go Home function is a return to the current 0 0 Soft Home and Lift Height The coordinates can be modified but most operators prefer using soft homes for establishing different home coordinates during the cutting process Press Go Home aa Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Feedrate Override The Feedrate Override function allows the operator to adjust the X Y travel of the machine and to change speeds from as little as 1 to as much as 100 This affects the feedrate or cut speed when the cutter is moving through the material The Feedrate Override has no effect when the machine is executing a rapid move above the material The cut speed will be shown on the keypad display as a percentage of the actual speed Feed The Feedrate Override determines the percentage by which the operator adjusts the cut speed 1 Press Feedrate Override H to adjust the feedrate in 1 increments when a file is being executed on the machine JA 2 Hold Feedrate Override to adjust the feedrate in faster moving 1 increments when a file is being executed on the machine Hot Keys Keypad Jog Z axis 1 Press and hold Z axis Up Jog Arrow A or Z axis Down Jog Arrow bA to raise or lower the waterjet cutting head gt gt 2 Press Jog Speed gt gt to increase or decrease the Jogging speed of the head assembly Hot Keys Keypad R
80. e Params_2D sub menu 8 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Pressure Mode is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to select the pressure mode 6 Press i axis Jog Arrows EA INAI v the circle next to the specific pressure mode is filled Pressure Mode a S e lec ct be i ae es i m i ire N hi hi gt i i i ii p i aby _ ih i l a rf ae Hinapi yi WA ng i a i ii i A MAATMAN PEE ATLA i i i EENI ijf ie HN 1 i Wil i NL moo Po cl adil hie qt qd i aE i Hy j inne f H H i ij ERIE HIE i Ma Tt SEE VERT With i i ff AH We i i T M i i HW j i i 7 Press Enter to save the pressure mode and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params_2D Menu pi J i a i My SS ae E ene EOR T E aS i i iE WE pW jli I i Halt i ii tt H Hj i HH AH He f i Hii i i MINAR or A m eR RR KER L a Agata WIN mein Hie F AIHE ii n J SH EH EN Hl Hi Ji HAVRE lin H lil th eH mvt NENNE E Hal ai ial i APE EE i HHHH i i WATE SEE HEHHE i t Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 11 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Ramp Up Delay The Ramp Up Delay allows the intensifier to increase the pressure from low to high Measured in milliseconds the Ramp Up Delay is most often used when operators are cutting fragile materials that could shatter at a high pressure pierce
81. e abrasive feeder to verify proper distribution of abrasive during a specific time frame Bi Annually The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift bi annually on the MultiCam WaterJet e Complete all quarterly tasks e Change the hydraulic oil filter Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 28 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Annually The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift annually on the MultiCam WaterJet e Complete all bi annually tasks e Flush the hydraulic oil tank e Replace lead screw Z nuts on all transmissions e Replace or update compressors and air lines Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f 29 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Maintenance Log Date Support Personnel Maintenance Performed Recommendations Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p 30 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Warranty for WaterJets MultiCam hereby warranties the electronics motion controller and motors of the waterjet when properly used per the original design function to be free of defects for a period of one 1 year from the date of shipment from MultiCam This warranty is provided to assure the initial pu
82. e absolute position specified This feature is for both 2D and 3D modes Speed SF XY rate Z rate floating points sets the feedrate for the machine tool during PD All rates are in mm sec The Z rate applies to the plunging feed rate of the Z axis In 3D mode Z axis rate 1s not used Other SP 0 1 2 8 selects a new tool for use If zero or no pen number is given the controller performs an end of file EOF command and no motion is executed until a new IN command is received ZD Z floating point sets the distance from the surface for the Z axis to move down on a PD command Depth Changing the ZD value will change the depth on all following PD commands and not used in 3D ZU Z floating point sets the distance from the surface for the Z axis to move up on a PU command Lift Height Changing the ZU value will change the Lift Height distance on all following PU commands The value set with this command is not used when running in 3D mode Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 34 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide MultiCam M and G Code Support The following table lists the supported M and G Codes for the MultiCam Controller Parameters within brackets are optional The fields represented by d d may be any decimal number and fields represented by d may be any positive integer All lines of machine code must sta
83. e back and forth for a few seconds to calibrate and then start moving in the set direction along the contour of the pattern The scanner will continue along the contour until the start point is reached unless the operator interrupts the sequence a Press Pause V to stop the scanning process if needed b Press Enter to access manual mode The operator may continue Auto Scan by moving the head assembly forward along the contour at least the step size distance while keeping the focus tube close to but not actually on the material and pressing Auto Scan The system will move back and forth to calibrate again before continuing around the contour At the end of the Auto Scan Digitize will be left ina PU move Repeat for any additional contours The system will accept as many contours as necessary Press Cancel 9 to exit out of Digitize mode once the part is completely scanned The scanned file will be displayed in the preview window Once the scanned file has been completed it can then be either imported into a CAD CAM package or executed at the machine through DNC though the system will not complete tool offsets if the operator executes the scanned file from the machine Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 30 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide JobNameServer ae HotWatch The HotWatch component of JobNameServer allows job files to be automatica
84. e error at the keypad MultiCam advises operators to pause operations during any changing of tools or materials and recommends that operations be paused when any disruptive action e g change of shift emergency situation occurs in the cutting area All cutting operations should be stopped and the machine turned off before any maintenance issues are addressed Advanced Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 33 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Dual Start The Dual Start function is available with most CNC systems and requires an Operating op station with options for Home 1 and Home 2 Operators who run the same job several times in a row may choose the Dual Start option to maximize the table space and increase productivity 1 Make sure the Dual Start Module has been loaded on the machine 2 Set Parameter 24 to 1 3 Set Soft Homes 1 and 2 The system will automatically recognize that Dual Start is being requested Other Home values will not work 4 2 a Press Jog Arrows END gt location should be set b Press Shift and Soft Homes to position the center of the cutting head where the first Soft Home pi c Enter 1 for Home 1 and press Enter lt to record the Soft Home 2 d Press Jog Arrows dalv gt Home location should be set e e Press Shift and Soft Homes al to position the center o
85. e object and create a job file based on the object Once the object has been digitized the job file can be executed as many times as necessary d About shows the versions of JobNameServer and the associated files used by JobNameServer Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide JobEditor 14 The Job Editor application allows operators to preview and edit jobs through resizing repositioning or modifying current job files in any way iJ JobEditor C Jobs cameo cnc File View Text Graphics GoTo Help DOSU ol mmlryiojti rato po08m700lo0 b olji m a aapon ejon m Command MCode ERESIA M Device On Off M90 a G00x0 0000Y0 0000 M12 GO0X0 0010Y0 00102 0 2 GO120 8750F18 0 GO1X0 0137F90 0 Ready Translated 111 20kb Commanc Line 6 Char 0 3 509 1 580 5 S oftw are JobReporter The JobReporter Mis generates reports on machine use The report results can be filtered and modified to obtain general or specific information about the machine usage JobReporter JobReporter loj x File Edit wiew Help O E E ik amp F 4 March 2007 April 2007 Lb Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fro Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fro Sat Bee eae ara Soe 7 oo fl 14 1 2 3 4 5 che 7f 10 4 Esg 6 7 E 9 10 15 85 593 10 TT 12 13 le 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 175 16 17 18
86. e uses pure water only and is configured with a table already intact while the 3000 and 4000 Series machines have an intact table but use both pure water and abrasive cutting Water Tables are only available on 6000 Series machines though some operators choose to provide their own cutting tables V and 1000 Series with table intact 3000 Series with table intact 4000 Series with table intact 6000 Series with optional water table Fal si E a A Ss Options Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Connections top Communication 2 Ethernet Ethernet Connection Information 2 Setup for Ethernet Connection 8 Ethernet Cables 11 Serial Setup for Serial Connection 12 Communication Troubleshooting 15 Communications Port Settings of Windows 17 Serial Line Amplifier 19 Serial Cable Construction 20 Serial Communication 21 CN Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Communication The MultiCam Controller will support both Ethernet and Serial communications however MultiCam recommends using Ethernet communications whenever possible Connect Ethernet Connection Information TCP IP Ethernet connection is the preferred form of communications to all MultiCam controllers The follo
87. e where Z axis bearing rails are mounted Y Motor Plate The horizontal plate attached to the Y carriage plate where the Y axis transmission or gearbox assemblies are bolted Z Carriage Plate The vertical plate on the vertical moving part of the carriage assembly where the cutting tool plate is mounted Z Motor Plate The horizontal plate on top of the Y carriage plate where the Z axis motor is mounted Z Speed The vertical speed of the waterjet cutting head Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12
88. ecording a Soft Home function Set siniimiiniiniiaitai tienen ATT Welt aia iiis i i LI Aa n ah F ii 5 al wiii i il aie i i eat bile 1 all 5 Enter the desired number 1 9 to record the new home 6 Press Enter to return to the main menu Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Se Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Utility The Utility sub menu provides the operator with additional options for completing machine operation Some of these menu items contain a sub menu for further specifications The display extends so the operator must Jog down to see additional menu items 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 7 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows rN until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A hA until the appropriate option is highlighted in blue Certain menu items will then enter a sub menu with more selections Utilities id al VAA OANE A Si aca a L ase o Job Tine Usage Tracker e i D a e Position DNC Mode Abrasive Low Signal Unange No zzi e amid U i Test Clear Home Show Last Job Time Usage Tracker Set X Park Position DNC_Mode Abrasive Low Signal Change Nozzle Line Purge Drill Test Drill Height Reboot Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 33
89. ed to delete a job file from the controller memory before adding any new job files 1 Press Menu to access the menu system 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Av until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V until DNC Mode is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the DNC mode An X will be located to the left of the mode currently being run re Te eee een nT Select DNC Mode a CC 2 6 Press X axis Jog Arrows Ni to move between the DNC Modes Local mode shows what files have been saved to the controller while the remote mode shows what files are available in the PC 7 Press Enter to accept the selected mode and return to the Utility sub menu Saving Files to Controller DNC 1 Make sure the DNC mode is set for local e aa a th
90. egular operations 1 Press Menu to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until WJ Pump is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the WJ Pump sub menu 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until the appropriate option is highlighted in blue Certain menu items will then enter a sub menu with more selections Show Pump Usage Time counters of usage Pump Counts Time counters of strokes on either side if balanced the numbers should be even Alarm Counts Instance counters of errors Show Pump I O Status of each input or output Manual Override Setting of system to allow for manually releasing water pressure Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCcam fi 60 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Pump Control The Pump Control function allows the operator to activate the pump in the cutting sequence This menu item is only available on the V Series 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Pump Control is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Pump Control function 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until the appropriate setting is selected Pump Contra Pump On lar at t i h Puni AS Fh l i Hes Wil il sa peal itt Ii it iliii f 1 ey ii i k Ta H H Hitt j i i Hil Hit uranni Hh li ut gt d
91. emGC Close Model GCode Description E Driver Parameters width 120 0000 Height 60 0000 Z Lift 5 0000 Home position Home type User Defined x 0 0000 We 0 0000 vi Active Drivers gt nnnnn i 3 Make sure the dimensions are correct before completing setup Completing EnRoute Setup 1 Select OK in the Machine Driver Dialog to finish the EnRoute Setup 2 Make no changes to the Driver Units section as the system is configured with default settings and will not work if these settings are changed The operator can modify the settings under Preferences or the view setup F10 Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide EnRoute View and Preference Settings While MultiCam recommends different settings for standard configurations the operator is able to review the condition of the cutting sequence and the setup before the cutting sequence begins View Options Check the screen views to view the associated rulers The rulers are used to verify size and positioning relative to the location in that Layout View Scroll up down left or right to pan the viewing area without moving the contours Toolbars Select Setup Toolbars to choose a toolbar in order to view or hide it All toolbars will be shown by default Move a toolbar to the desired location by holding d
92. er function displays the amount of time each consumable 1 e Orifice Nozzle Bed has been used Operators can reset the time after a consumable has been changed 1 Press Menu ueo to access the menu system 8 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 8 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until Usage Tracker is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to view the time associated with each consumable y n Eet it sl EER SEE Pe ee 1 i 8 0 Nozzle 251307 edl Jhuasnsisnsmmsanamasanmaian tsia BALANSNI GUBA HANON GA MA LRA DE LRH E BA MAARA bhh Bi DA bhth a Ladd BA RA MBA dh HAA DA DA LAI BA DA DA DONGO BA DAAR AA DA DA HA PRH AA DOA HADH ARA AR M AAA AA DAAA AA DA DA DRR DA DA IGI G PA 329955 0 When a consumable has been replaced operators should select the consumable and follow the prompts to reset each counter as needed Bed mins 6 Press Cancel 9 to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 36 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Set X Park Position The Set X Park Position function sets a specific X axis Park location from Hard Home This function is useful for operators currently using only a portion of the available table space The gantry can be set to move just far enough out of the way for the mate
93. ers www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Ze Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Change the Square of the Table If D1 and D2 are different lengths then the operator should use the following formula to correct the square value Rail Distance D1 D2 X Square Size V2 AX Square Rail Distance center to center distance between gantry casting datums Square Size length of the sides of the square D1 the first diagonal distance e g 0 0 to 50 50 D2 the second diagonal distance e g 0 50 to 50 0 AX Square the amount added to or subtracted from the current X square value Example 62 25 70 78 70 62 Xe 6 50 0 1 41421 The calculated AX Square value of 0 090 would be added to the current X square value found in the flash parameter location 23 Example Current X square Param 23 0 050 Calculated AX Square 0 090 New value for Param 23 0 040 Verify the Square of the Table After changing parameter 23 with the new value the operator must make some additional changes to insure that the square of the table is correct 1 Loosen the gantry casting bolts to allow the gantry to twist into its new position on the gantry castings 2 Reboot the machine 3 Hard home the machine and repeat Check the Square of the Table If the distances are the same then the machine is square Operators should tighten the gantry bolts to lock the gantry into pl
94. ers www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 16 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Installing Pure Water Nozzle Assembly 1 Verify Head 1 Jet switch is still set to ON 2 Remove any old lubricant off of the pure water nozzle tube with a cleaner like WD40 or Simple Green Residual lubricant or abrasive on the nozzle tube may cause leaks in future operations 3 Apply anti seize goop to the threads and spread the goop across the metal threads on the nozzle tube This will prevent the metal to metal threads from locking Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCcam 17 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 Screw the actuator high pressure valve seat and the nozzle tube into the pneumatic control valve 5 Snug the 4 bolts of the head clamp assembly 6 Hold the pneumatic control valve still and tighten the pure water head assembly in place It is recommended that 2 wrenches be used for this step 7 Tighten the 4 bolts of the head clamp assembly once entire assembly is in place Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 18 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Purging Possible Particulate from Newly Installed Assembly 1 Remove the nozzle nut and orifice Left Hand Threads 2 Turn Head 1 Jet switch to OFF 3 Ro
95. es is highlighted in blue Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu v Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until RipCut is highlighted in blue Press Enter to access the Rip Cut function Press Set Surface to toggle between Jog and Cut 8 2 6 Press Jog Arrows Pnn to start moving the head assembly which will plunge into the material after reaching the programmed RPM The head assembly will cut for as long as the Jog arrow is depressed Press Set Surface again and as needed to toggle between Jog and Cut Press Cancel 9 to exit the Rip Cut mode Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCani Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 29 Flange The Flange function executes any size flange shape based on operator input Home is at the front right corner of the shape 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system v 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Flange is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Flange function 1 Enter the number of bolts for the flange using the number keypad e g 4 and press Enter pi Cin 10 Enter the inner
96. es when operating the machine 2 Restrain long hair with a cap or net when near the machines 3 Avoid wearing neckties and scarves during machine operation 4 Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing during machine operation 5 Avoid wearing hanging jewelry during machine operation 6 Wear gloves only when handling sharp or hot parts 7 Avoid operating this and any other equipment if affected by alcohol drugs or any other substance or condition that may decrease judgment or alertness 8 Observe and follow all safety signs on the machine and in the surrounding areas 9 Avoid placing hands on the tabletop when the machine is turned on 10 Lock out the incoming power supply when any type of maintenance or other work is being performed on the machine Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Work Area Safety Fire extinguishers should always be readily accessible and operators should always familiarize themselves with the fire prevention recommendations for each component of the CNC system It is important to always keep the work area clean and uncluttered Oil debris or water on the floor can cause unsafe conditions Customers should be sure that all work areas are free of hazardous obstructions and that all tools and other equipment are returned to their proper storage place when not in use Operators should never le
97. ess The display extends so the operator must Jog down to see additional menu items 1 Press Menu ue to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 4 Press Jog Arrows lt a vi until the appropriate option is highlighted in blue Certain menu items will then enter a sub menu with more selections Start Z Surface Mapping Surface Mode X Distance Y Distance Step Size Z Seek Speed Z Safe Lift Save Surface Map Load Surface Map Surf Map Status Move to Probe Offsets Test I O Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 46 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Start Z Surface Mapping The Start Z Surface Mapping function maps the surface of the material based on the step size Z seek speed and other values set in the surface map screen so that the system can familiarize itself with the various depressions and ridges of the material 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system sf 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue N 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu oO O 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Start Z Surf Mapping is highlighted in blue 5 Press rote D to access the Z surface map function Jo to Location Enter to Scan xit to cancel ft 2 Ur Dn Cyl 7 6 Press
98. estue File name Cancel Help Save as type Micra Cito Files uc 15 Load the drawing from the keypad cut the 1 25 4mm square and measure the dimensions The tool diameter entered will affect the final distance of the sides e Ifthe sides measure less than 1 25 4mm e g 0 97 long then add that value to the tool diameter e Ifthe sides measure more than 1 25 4mm e g 1 01 long then subtract that value from the tool diameter Actual Cut is too short Actual Cut is exact Design Cut _____ Design Cut Actual Cut Actual Cut 16 Check and possibly adjust the kerf value This test should be completed at the beginning of each 8 hour shift Once the kerf has been corrected operators may repeat steps 7 14 to create a new cut file Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f 10 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Fixing a Leak on a 3000 Series Water Jet Operators of the 3000 Series WaterJet might encounter water leaks during the setup or operation procedure and most of these leaks can be easily fixed by tightening the gland nut fitting closest to the leak An example leak fix at the abrasive cutting head is described below 1 Identify the location of the leak The gland nut fittings along the whip are equipped with weep holes In this case the leak is coming from the g
99. ets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 p 10 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Fast Start Water Jet Turn on Air Supply Make sure pressure is at a minimum of 90 psi at the CNC machine Make adjustments as needed Turn on Water Source to Intensifier Open the water control valve Check Abrasive Hopper if applicable Make sure the hopper is pressurized at 40psi Add abrasive if needed Turn on Power to Mu tiCam Control Cabinet Locate the power switch the round knob located on the control enclosure Rotate to the ON position Make Sure E stop is Released Check the E stop button on the Intensifier unit and release if necessary Find Machine Hard Home K Press Shift and Go Home old to find the hard home 0 0 or the machine home by indexing the gantry carriage and Z assembly off of the proximity limit switches Turn on Chiller Closed Loop System and Abrasive Removal System if applicable See Manufacturer s guidelines Auxiliary items must be turned on before the intensifier is turned on Turn on Power to Intensifier Locate the Intensifier main power switch the black switch on the KMT Intensifier unit Rotate to the ON position Allow PLC to boot KMT SLV or SLV PRO only Press the white button on the Intensifier The white button will illuminate when the intensifier has entered a ready state All systems Make sure inlet
100. f the cutting head where the second Soft 2 f Enter 2 for Home 2 and press Enter to record the second Soft Home M ie 4 Press DNC 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows AY until the blinking cursor is over the appropriate job file Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 KF MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 34 6 Press Enter to access the job file 7 Push button 1 or 2 on the op station to move the cutting head to Soft Home 1 or 2 8 Press Start to begin the file 9 Press the other button on the op station to run the same job at the other Soft Home location after the first job file has been completed Operators should make sure the material has been properly loaded at the other location before beginning the job file at that location Advanced Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Menu Items top Params 2D 3 X Y Feedrate 4 Accel Rate 5 Cut Height 6 Lift Height 7 Pierce Delay 8 Pierce Type 9 Pressure Mode 10 Ramp Up Delay 11 Ramp Dn Delay 12 Abrasive 13 Abrasive Delay 14 Abrasive Rate 15 Focus Tube 16 Z Tracking 17 Settings 18 Update Material Library 19 Cut Utilities 20 Material Cutoff 21 Circle 22 Square 29 Rectangle 24 Radiused Rectangle 25 Polygon 21 RipCut 28 Flange 29
101. ft Height Set Up NC GeoMate see Quick Start Guide to Operating NC GeoMate for more details Open NC GeoMate Load a drawing dxf file Click on to access the cutting parameter calculator Select the material from the dropdown menu Adjust the thickness as needed Adjust the finish as needed Set the pierce type Select and then select L Click back onto the main NC GeoMate dialog and click on gt to access toolpathing Click IP to play the file from the beginning Click W to save the output cut ucj file to DNC Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 14 Access DNC CA E L Press DNC EE The keypad will display a list of job folders and job files which are located in the C Dncfiles directory 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until the appropriate folder is highlighted in blue Press Enter to display the DNC files that are available in that particular folder PN Press X axis Jog Arrows AA until the appropriate file is highlighted in blue Press Start to begin the file 15 Start Cancel Pause Press Start to begin the cutting sequence Press Cancel to abort the cutting sequence Press Pause y to yield the cutting sequence Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence There are several auxiliary units involved in the everyday operations of the wate
102. g Arrows Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu v 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Lift Height is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the Lift Height 6 Enter the Lift Height using the number keypad e g 0 500 7 Press Enter to record the Lift Height value The number entered should be a positive number but the display will show it as a negative number since movement up from the surface is considered negative while movement down from the surface is considered positive Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Pierce Delay The Pierce Delay function configures the length of time in milliseconds between the time the stream is turned on and the waterjet cutting head moves to the Cut Height 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 2 until Params_2D is highlighted in blue Q O 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows 3 Press Enter to access the Params_ 2D sub menu O 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Pierce Delay is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the pierce delay 6 Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad e g 1000 enter Pierce Delay kange 60000 nsec 7 Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers P
103. ger sizes are needed whenever operators include abrasive in the cutting sequence and whenever the operator wants to cut thicker materials at a faster time 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system v 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Focus Tube is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the focus tube diameter 6 Enter the focus value using the number keypad e g 0 030 The value will display on the Params_2D sub menu FocusTubeDian Range 030 A 043 30 A Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 17 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Z Tracking The Z Tracking function configures the waterjet system to complete the cutting sequence while tracking the Z assembly Operators can operate Z Tracking manually or work it in conjunction with SurfMap 1 Press Menu uev to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu s 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Z Tracking is highlighted in blue 5 Enter to toggle between Manual and Map Params 2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 18 Innovation Quality Performance Best in
104. h Lead ins Lead outs and Tool Comp M90 G90 G75 G00 TI G00 X1 976294 Y2 685 G41 Mil G03 X1 8999 I1 938097 G03 X3 8401 2 87 G03 X1 911474 Y2 834403 2 87 G03 X1 900364 Y2 714995 12 87 J2 685 G03 X1 962027 Y2 649395 11 963995 J2 713027 M21 G40 G00 X0 22 Y5 215 G41 Mil G01 X0 34 G01 X5 4 G01 Y0 155 G01 X0 37 G01 X0 34 G01 Y5 065 G01 Y5 215 G01 Y5 315 M21 G40 M02 Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Mapping M Code to Output 37 Operators can add M Codes to an output on their existing machines assign the code to a particular device and set the active status by completing the following steps 1 Open MachineTools and select JobNameServer 2 Select XMI Settings Job Editor Job Console w Job Name Server Motion Mechanic Material Library Editor Settings Job Server Factory Job Reporter Job Editor Connection Manager Help About Close Machine Tools JobNameServer MultiCam 3 204 P 10267 Sele ONC Hotw atch Digitize About Root Folder A MI Settings Last Job Pendant View Log 3 Select CNC XMI Settings chdocuments and settings all users application datamachine tools suite 4 O default smi Physical Tools Edit physical properties of tools Language Specific Settings Edit parameters for each
105. h both ATC and multiple head systems while the MultiCam ARP post processor interfaces with single head systems Multiple Post Systems 1 Copy the appropriate post processor located in Software Drivers AlphaCam from the MultiCam Installation CD into the LICOMDAT RPOSTS ALP directory using Windows Explorer 2 Start the Alpha Edit program from the AlphaCam folder in the Windows Start menu once the post processor is copied 3 Select Set Default Post WaterJet from the file menu in Alpha Edit AlphaEDIT NC 1 GOREN Edit View Format Utils Comms Window Help O New Open NC Text Ctrl 0 Insert Ctrl Ins Save Ctrl S Save As NC Text Close Open Macro gt Save s Macro gt Open Post b Save s Post b Set Default Post Mill Bouter Open Material gt eninge Save As Material gt Laser Print Ctrl P Wire EDM cim ss gt Punch onfiqure gt Pleni Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Multi Cam SW Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 Select the desired post processor from the list Select Open This will set the selected post processor as the Display character before sending Select Default Post kE Look in ja Rposts alp cl j E multicam arp multicamT C arp File name multicam arp Files of type Licom Router Post ARP Cancel Single Post Systems 1 Contact MultiCam o
106. hange Nozzle The Change Nozzle function sets the system to allow the operator to change the nozzle between cuts The waterjet cutting head will move to the Park Z position so that the nozzle can be more easily reached 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu oO O 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A until Change Nozzle is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to chanee the nozzle location Press Enter to moye to Change Nozzle location 6 Press Enter to allow the system to move to the Park Z position before changing the nozzle 7 Press Cancel 9 to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam ie 4 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Line Purge The Line Purge function removes any particles from the water line This is important to do before replacing the cutting head or when switching between high pressure and regular operation components 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A AA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu oO O 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 5 Press Enter to access the Line Purge process Line Purge Start Line Purge 6 6 Press Y axis Jog Arrows PIS j
107. hannels it as needed to the Feeder The abrasive used in all Mu tiCam machines is garnet and the water stream joins with the abrasive at the cutting head Operators may choose to add the Abrasive Feeder and Hopper to any 4000 or 6000 Series machine the 1000 Series machine is designed for pure water cutting only Abrasive Feeder Abrasive Hopper Options Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 OP MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Operator Station The Operator Station option comes equipped with a flat panel PC keyboard mouse standard operation buttons and knobs and the electrical components typically located in the electrical cabinet For 4000 and 6000 Series machines the operator station is a standalone feature For 3000 Series machines the operator station is attached to the table Each Operator Station is customized for the machine 4000 and 6000 Series 3000 Series Options Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 OP MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Water Table The Water Table option provides operators with a cutting surface that can adequately handle large amounts of water and abrasive used in the cutting sequence Operators may request a specific size table based on the size of the machine and the material being cut The 1000 Series machin
108. he LEDs to fade away 7 Make sure the incoming voltage for L1 L2 and L3 is Ov 8 Follow the operator s standard Tag Out procedure in tagging the disconnect switch Introduction Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Labels Each machine produced by MultiCam includes certain cautions warnings dangers and notices placed on the moving parts of the machine e g gantry carriage as well as the stationary parts e g electrical enclosure These labels are in place to encourage employees to observe safe operating practices at all times The text on these labels is almost always capitalized and presented in bold format Any auxiliary equipment e g intensifier chiller will include vendor specific labels advising the customer of proper safety practices regarding those units as well The serial number label is unique to the machine The most common labels are identified below Cautions Caution labels indicate the potential for minor or moderate injury and are usually yellow with black writing These labels are normally placed on the gantry axis covers and any other covers that are located at the front of PN eT THIS EQUIPMENT SIARTS AND STOPS AUTOMATICALLY JO NOT OPERATI WITHOUT EAR PROTECTION Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 IN MultiCam I
109. he controller Occasionally operators experience difficulty when the machine does not accept a file is unable to access DNC loses connection never establishes connection or cuts off in a straight line in a manner that is not part of the original output file Most Common Reasons for Communication Failure If the machine works some of the time but experiences random problems then the machine may be experiencing some sort of communication problem Here is a list of the most common problems for communication failure Operators are encouraged to refer to this file before calling the local support technician or the MultiCam Technical Support The Windows Com Port settings especially the FIFO buffer are not correct See Communications Port Settings of Windows The serial cable is longer than 100ft and is used without a Line Amplifier See Serial Line Amplifier The serial cable has been operated next to high voltage or fluorescent lights The cable has been nicked cut or damaged in some fashion See Serial Cable Construction The wrong Com Port has been selected on the host PC The Com Port IRQ conflicts with a modem installed in the host PC The internal ribbon cable inside the machine control cabinet has been damaged or has lost its connection The Max202 chip on the control board has failed Troubleshooting The process of elimination is often used when troubleshooting various communication problems as more than one pr
110. ht the default driver e g A R T 3D AII and select Remove 3 Select OK to accept the appropriate MultiCam GC GCode driver Set Active Drivers Manufacturers MEE MultemGC Multicam MulticamPlasma MultenS aw HEEGed MewH ermes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Criver Path Eel gt Active Drivers MultemGC Glode Multicam 30 4 ogram Files EnAoute SSM Drivers 4 Select OK to return to the Machine Drivers dialog The selected driver should be listed at the top Machine Drivers Current Driver Items Driver Description Driver Parameters ToolChanger MultemG C GCode z OK Open Current Value AA ea eee es Drill Bank Driver Speeds Driver Units Communication parameter Advanced Parameters Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Adjusting Table Settings 1 Select Open to adjust the table settings 2 Scroll down to Driver Parameters and change the width height and Z lift to match the table a Width X axis front to back long side of the table b Height Y axis left to right short side of the table along the gantry c Z lift Z axis up and down Lift Height above the table Machine Drivers Current Driver MultemGC GCode OK Cancel Oo ittems CuenYaue Unt E Driver Description Name Mult
111. ibility in accessing the WaterJet by allowing the operator to be closer to the work surface when setting up jobs With the mobility of this unit operators experience fewer problems pressing wrong keys by maintaining visual contact with the keypad The display also allows for the standard 4 lines of text at the top of the screen to indicate the machine status as well as a graphical depiction of the cut file Shift Mode is indicated by the arrow at the bottom right 1 e Normal Mode The computer connection is also indicated at the bottom right 1 e connected mie Text will appear at the bottom to indicate what action is occurring or needs to be accomplished before the cutting na Nat Jome al AAA IA sequence can be started e g ie n med A A i 1 Operators may press the X axis Down Jog Arrow The keypad also provides direction with the color scheme Blue keys indicate adjustments and settings Green keys indicate action or movement and the Yellow key indicates caution or pause The Emergency Stop E Stop red button located at the top of the keypad allows the operator to immediately shut down or discontinue the current job to view additional menu items in the various menus available on the keypad Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 KF MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Emergency Stop E Stop Pressing Emergency Stop E S
112. ide Squaring the Table The table squaring procedure should be completed when the MultiCam machine is first installed Operators may need to resquare the table if a forklift hits the gantry or if the motors are changed The following directions describe how to check the square of the table change the square of the table and verify the square of the table Some helpful hints are also provided The required tools are as follows e Tape measure e Cutting head prepared to mark material e g V point cutter permanent marker e Two people e Calculator Check the Square of the Table l Zz 3 Home the machine Install a V point cutter or permanent marker to the cutting head Jog the cutting head to the lower right corner of the table Press Set Home Jog the cutting head down in Z to make a small mark at X0 Y0 Use the Move command on the keypad to exactly position the cutting head at the next corner of a large square and make another small mark Repeat step 6 until all 4 corners of the square have been marked e g place marks at 0 0 50 0 50 50 0 50 Measure the distance between the two diagonal points D1 and D2 using the tape measure If the distances are the same then the machine is square If the distances are different then continue with Change the Square of the Table X50 Y50 X50 Y0 50 inch square X0 Y50 X0 YO Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutt
113. ily and weekly cleaning for all MultiCam CNC machines Once the racks are clean operators should apply a bead of the lithtum based grease Quarterly The X and Y axes covers should be removed from the MultiCam CNC machine every three months so that operators can inspect the transmission or gearboxes for wear Operators can engage the pinion all the way into Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide the rack by loosening the mounting bolts of the transmission or gearbox and pushing the assembly up The tabletop bolts should be checked to ensure they are all tight Filters in the electrical cabinet should be cleaned Bi Annually The electrical cabinet should be checked during the bi annual maintenance performed on the MultiCam CNC machine Operators should turn off the power before opening the cabinet and then vacuum out any debris that may have entered the cabinet during regular working conditions Operators should not use compressed air when cleaning out the cabinet as this action may cause unwanted particles to short out some of the electrical components MultiCam recommends that the belts on all transmissions and Lead Screw Z nuts be replaced every other year t The specifications of spare parts to be used that may affect the health and safety of operators are attached u The information on airborne noise emissions is attached
114. ime Since only 1 bit rather than 8 is transmitted at a time only 1 data line exists in the cable for each direction of travel with 2 lines total A half duplex allows only 1 data line enabling communication in 1 direction at a time while the full duplex allows 2 data lines enabling simultaneous communications in both directions Thus a serial port cable is thinner than a parallel port cable The port is called an RS232 port because the electrical characteristics follow the ELIA Recommended Standard 232 which specifies the operating voltage 12V relative to a common reference Other details such as impedance and driver capacity are specified in this standard The controller s default configuration for options within the standard is 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity full duplex and hardware handshaking Baud rates supported are 9 6K 19 2K 38 4K and 57 6K bits per second with the standard setting being 19 2K The controller operates better when the device transmitting the motion commands obeys DTR hardware handshaking The sophisticated processing and motion firmware provides continuous motion under most circumstances In the event that additional processing time is required by the controller and the incoming character buffer fills the DTR handshaking line will go low to prevent further transmissions of commands from the host PC When the controller has processed enough of the incoming character buffer it will then raise DTR and the ho
115. in Industry Worldwide Setup When any technician visits a customer site he or she must first determine what type of network is available for the connection The 2 types of networks are described below e Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Network Automatic Configuration The DHCP server will automatically provide networked computers with the required TCP IP configuration from a central location When a computer requires the use of TCP IP network resources it broadcasts a request for address information The DHCP server responds to this request by assigning a new address and sending it to the computer along with other required configuration information for the network This information is acknowledged by the computer and used in setting up that configuration e Static Network Manual Configuration The static network has a manually configured setup for each computer or device and each device must be assigned the same subnet mask but a different IP address from all other computers and devices By default most laptops and computers are shipped with DHCP already enabled This does NOT mean that the network has a DHCP server that will automatically assign the computer an individual IP address Technicians should still complete the following to determine the proper configuration for the machine 1 Use the command prompt in Windows to check the IP configuration Technicians can use either of the following methods a Go to Star
116. ine Connections icon in the toolbar and select Connection Manager Job Server Factory E Job Reporter P Job Editor Create Shortcut in Startup f Connection Manager f Help d About Close Machine Tools on aie atn a TN 4 Connection Manager File eel Edit View Sort Tools Help ee 7 192 168 535 223 By Mame Yes NETI 192 165 5 150 Fear Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 CN MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 13 3 Enter or select the following information and select OK e Connection Name e g MultiCam CNC e Communications port e g COM2 e Baud Rate 19200 e Parity Even Add New Serial Connection Ed Enter New Connection Name MultiCam CNC Select the COMM Port to use with this Connection Communications Port COM11 Communications Port COM 2 Communications Port COM Communications Port COM Communications Port COM4 Communications Port COME Baud Rate 15200 Pai OO Even Cancel 4 Highlight the XMI files specific to the machine type and select Open Select XMI File for Multicam 13440 Look in O SMI Files ge ce Multicarn_Knife xrni Multicarn Router xrni Ea Multicam Knife mm smi Multicam Router Sax xmi Multicarn Laser xrrii Ea Multicarm Router Sax rmm xmi Ey Multicam_Laser_mm xrmi Multicarm Router mr
117. ing the HPGL plot file Without this the commands in the file are received but never executed If multiple IN commands are found during the execution of the file the controller performs a Pause Cancel operation All motion from the previous job that has yet to be executed is lost and the information is executed When the IN command is executed the HPGL 3D mode is cleared The 3D mode can be reset using the ZZ command A Pen Up PU command will be executed before the system executes the first HPGL move command ZZ 0 1 establishes that a value of 0 sets 2D mode and a value of 1 sets 3D mode In 2D mode all commands must have 2 axes while all commands must have 3 axes in 3D mode Motion PA X Y Z moves to an absolute HPGL position and sets absolute mode for future PU and Pen Down PD commands If no arguments follow the command only absolute mode is set PD X Y Z executes a PD then moves to the requested position if one is specified This position is based on whether absolute or relative mode is set The Feedrate Override knob is turned ON PU X Y Z executes a PU then moves to the requested position if one is specified This position is dependent on whether absolute or relative mode is set The Feedrate Override knob is turned OFF AA X Ctr Y Ctr Angle is a floating point requiring a non integer value that draws an arc with its center at X Y A positive angle creates a counter clockwise arc ZA Z moves the Z axis to th
118. installed assembly Removing Abrasive Cutting Nozzle 1 Hard Home the machine 2 Turn the Pump Running switch to the OFF position 3 Turn the inlet water off Even 1f the intensifier is OFF water will still run through the whip 1f the inlet water is not also turned off 4 Turn the Head 1 Jet switch from OFF to ON and allow water to spray out This will relieve pressure from the system and unseat the pin inside the pneumatic control valve mi Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCcam 13 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 5 Lay down a clean work piece spoilboard onto the table irri 6 Remove the abrasive tube and set aside Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 FS 14 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 8 Remove the abrasive head Left Hand Threads right to loosen opposite from normal bolt thread 10 Hold the pneumatic control valve still and loosen the gland nut It is recommended that 2 wrenches be used for this step 1 a i ipa Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 15 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 11 Allow time for any water in the pneumatic head to release Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutt
119. is Right Jog Arrow gt the gantry Parking Y Lo to move the head and gantry assembly to the right side of Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 25 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Drive Disable The X Y and Z axis drives will be disabled in the event of a system failure or a mechanical obstruction to prevent possible damage to the individual drives The operator also has the ability to disable the drives from the keypad Once the drives have been disabled the machine cannot be operated by using the keypad Press Shift and Drive Enable Wd to disable all drives When the drives associated with servo systems are disabled the power to the motors is also disabled The motors associated with stepper systems still have power after the drives are disabled but there is no output from the control board Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 24 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Controller Information The Controller Information function provides information on the software loaded in the controller 1 Press Shift HY and Help 2 to display the controller information This includes the version of machine Init files and firmware as well as the types of Interface and Control boards Hil i il ai U uy am i Mi
120. ize square shape based on operator input Home is at the front right corner of the shape 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu en to access the menu system v 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows hA until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu v 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Square is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Square function 7 Enter the length of the side for the Square using the number keypad e g 9 000 and press Enter pi 2 8 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped 9 Press Start S to execute Square Cut Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause M to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 24 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Rectangle The Rectangle function executes any length and width size rectangle shape based on operator input Home is at the front right corner of the shape 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu om to access the menu system 2 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V until Cut Utili
121. land nut at the head of the whip y t Weep Hole 2 Turn the inlet water off Even if the intensifier is OFF water will still run through the whip if the inlet water is not also turned off Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 11 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 3 Locate the gland nut fitting closest to the weep hole y Gland Nut Fitting 6 Weep Hole i 4 Use 2 wrenches to hold the whip in place and tighten the gland nut fitting ER f m N ep Jrd 5 Turn the inlet water back on e If water is still leaking check for any leaks at weep holes along the path of the whip and repeat the above procedure e Ifthe water is still leaking after a second completion then call Technical Support Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Changing Cutting Nozzles WaterJet operators may use the abrasive cutting capabilities of their system for most cutting sequences but some materials like foam do not need abrasive Operators may choose to use pure water cutting instead and will need to change the cutting assembly The following directions describe how an operator can remove the abrasive cutting head install a pure water cutting head and purge possible contaminant from the newly
122. lasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Pierce Type The Pierce Type function specifies the piercing method in a motion based on the focus tube diameter The standard method pierces the material for the time set in the pierce delay while the dynamic method pierces the material while moving in a circular motion for the time set in the pierce delay 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Params_2D sub menu 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Pierce Type is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to select the pierce type 6 Press X axis Jog Arrows until the circle next to the specific pierce type is filled Pierce Type 7 Press Enter to save the pierce type and return to the Params_2D sub menu Params_2D Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 10 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Pressure Mode The Pressure Mode function indicates the pierce and cut pressure modes Operators can select Low Pierce and Low Cut pressure Low Pierce and High Cut pressure or High Pierce and High Cut pressure 1 Press Menu fo to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access th
123. llustration Linear Cut Speed Inside Comer Acceleration Outside Comer Acceleration Corner Entry Deceleration Standing Pierce Dwell Spiral Pierce Duration Scribe Speed Arc Washout i Sample Arc Calculations Inside Corner Backwash Critical Radius Sample Arc Radius Are Cut Speed Scribe Depth i Are Acceleration Pierce Type Cutting Head Parameters High Pressure Flying Pierce High Pressure Standing Pierce Outside Corner Backwash Corer Entry Lag Low Pressure Standing Pierce O High Pressure Spiral Pierce Low Pressure Spiral Pierce Diill Pierce 8 Select the material e g Steel A36 HR from the dropdown menu Maternal Parameters Material Steel A36 HA w Thickness Beni Sl PHENOLIC E PLASTIC PLEIGER POLY HARD PLEIGER POLY RED F ality Controls Cut Finish Plexiglass plywood Sample Finish Illustration P Polvethylene Polvethvlene Foam Polvethvlen Foam Dense Soap Stone 55 Shim Stack Stainless Screen i i Stainless Steel mirror PECE Stainless Steel 304 HA meva anii Inside Corner Backwash Steel M2 tool Steel mild Strotoarn test Titanium GAT fy Outside Comer Backwast Comer Entry Lag fe Soil TH 9000 sheen URETHANE 40 DURO URETHANE 60 DURO Fierce Type VEG FIBER VULCANIZED FIBER High Pressure Flying white Limestone Hard 9 Adjust the thickness as needed e g 0 5000 1
124. lly transferred to the MultiCam WaterJet by monitoring a specified directory on the computer Whenever a file with a known extension appears in this Inbox directory HotWatch will transmit it to the waterjet and then move the file from the Inbox directory to the Outbox directory These directories do not have to be located on the local hard drive but can exist as shared folders on a local or wide area network HotWatch can be configured to check for new files at specified intervals to help minimize network traffic The full path of the Inbox and Outbox directories is displayed in the HotWatch applet and these directories can be changed at any time by clicking on the Browse button to select another path The HotWatch Status informs the operator of all activities that HotWatch is performing HotWatch does not automatically monitor the Inbox directory or transmit job files Operators must manually set up HotWatch and activate this function Software JobQueuye JobNameServer S The JobQueue component of JobNameServer allows jobs for production runs to be created and set up The job file must be created and started before JobQueue will execute and the operator can set up JobQueue in the JobQueue window Once these settings are made and JobQueue is started the operator will be prompted to start each job after seeing the repetition number of the job being executed This allows the operator to move to another Home position or unload and load material
125. lt in the premature wear of the Z axis screw With Ball Screw systems oil or lithium grease is an acceptable lubricant Weekly The MultiCam CNC machine should be cleaned thoroughly each week The filter on the control box should be vacuumed Any build up in the racks or rails should be blown out The filter or filters on the vacuum hold down systems should be removed and cleaned All oil levels 1f applicable in the vacuum hold down system should be checked and filled if needed On MG Series routing systems the Y axis Ball Screw should also be lubricated with oil or lithium grease MT Series routing systems will need to follow this procedure for the X axis Ball Screw as well Some older routing systems use a Lead Screw on the X and Y axes These systems should be lubricated with a non aerosol silicon based lubricant Using anything other than what is recommended may lead to premature wear of the Lead Screw Bi Monthly Operators should grease all the linear bearing cars at least twice a month for the MultiCam CNC machine Jogging the machine while applying slight pressure in the opposite direction will help force the grease into the bearing cars and incorporate the grease throughout all of the bearings Monthly The racks Y and Z axes screws and X axis screws on the MT Series routing system should be cleaned with a scrub brush and degreaser once a month following the same lubrication procedure described earlier in addition to the da
126. ments should be faxed or mailed to MultiCam within 30 days of the machine delivery and installation with the machine model and serial number as well as the company information included in the correspondence Fax Number 972 929 4071 Mailing Address MultiCam Attn Warranty Registration PO Box 612048 Dallas TX 75261 Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Keypad and Functions top Handheld Keypad 2 Emergency Stop E Sto 3 Hot Keys for the WaterJet 3 Go Home 4 Feedrate Override 5 Jog Z axis 5 Pause 6 Set Surface 7 Start 8 Set Home 8 Move 9 Jog X and Y axes 10 WaterJet Test 11 Menu 11 Material Library 12 shift 13 DNC 13 Bar Code 15 Drive Enable 15 Cancel 16 Jog Speed 16 Help 16 Soft Homes 17 Enter 18 Find Home 18 Park Z Up or Down 18 Proximity Restart 19 Return to Home 0 20 Dual Head 21 Park X High or Low 22 Park Y High or Low 22 Drive Disable 23 Controller Information 24 Execute Self Test 24 Set Soft Homes 25 Advanced 26 Advanced Features 28 Dry Run 28 Rotate File 29 Step and Repeat 30 Bar Code Scanner 32 Safety Mat 32 Dual Start 33 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Handheld Keypad N The MultiCam graphical keypad provides more flex
127. mmunications issues and sending email correspondence for assistance Operators can also establish one particular computer to be in charge of all communications which is helpful if multiple computers are connected to a machine mmmn Connection Manager File Add Edit View Sort Tools Help ROA w Connections Machine Name Address Type Online Connected _ Helper Helper 243 192 168 0 131 By Name Yes No LaserGantry 13002 LaserGantry 13002 192 168 0 191 By Name No WaterJet Serial WaterJet Serial COM1 9600 None By Serial No _Connection_Info_ LMC 3849 192 168 50 64 Yes _No_Connection_Info_ MC 10456 192 168 0 62 Yes No_Connection_Info_ MC 12686 192 168 50 66 Yes _No_Connection_Info_ MC 13281 192 168 0 176 Yes NETE 192 168 0 50 Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 16 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide JobConsole The JobConsole program acts as the main graphical interface between a machine tool and the operator allowing the operator to preview and execute jobs as well as monitor the job progress pause and resume the job move to a specific point in the job and move through the job a single cut at a time JobConsole Helper 10125 Online a Oj x File Execution Yiew Text Graphics GoTo Help OS 0 2 B H m U gt 2 5 JOUBOOOLI WOR E Aa a pAn e Step 0 25 p Jel
128. mplete the following 1 Open Params_2D from the keypad vo m n _ E sonia a anes yma hamla Eet cE i EL ee Ea z ma s HE i i i G O a 8 a ma 2 Change the parameters as needed e g feedrate cut height 3 Scroll down to Update Material Library YOU sure you to update F Once the information has been entered into the Material Library Editor and the system has been rebooted operators can call up a saved material type and then access each of the established thicknesses and cut finishes for that selected material at the home screen by pressing the following hot keys 4 6 Y axis Jog Arrows to reach the thickness or finish ie X axis Jog Arrows to change the value or setting Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 25 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide JobNameServer Beat 9 The Digitize component of JobNameServer allows the operator to Jog the machine around and trace a pattern to record movements that will be played back later thus simplifying new job file creation with several Digitize commands Using the Digitize functions allows the operator to create a G Code job file by tracing a pattern Once the pattern is traced the job file can be saved and reviewed Once the file is saved the job is easily executed using DNC Digitize is only ope
129. n e g material type thickness water pressure orifice size focus tube diameter abrasive rate Operators may choose to access this information at a different time or from a different computer but most people find it to be more efficient to look up and enter the material information when the material is being added to the material library fii KMT Waterjet Systems Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Speed Calculator File English Metric Help w Cutting Speed Prediction KMT waterjet Systems Edge Quality Linear Cut Speed Cutting Parameters 1 Separation Cut Material gt ii ee Hi AWER 25 96 ipm Thickness 0 504 in PT 2 Rough Water Pressure 50 000 i 11 70 ipm Orifice Size 0 010 in lt lt 3 Medium Focus Tube Dia 0 030 in 7 34 ipm Abrasive Rate 0 7 Ib minutte 4 Smooth 5 27 ipm Speed based on Autoline cutting head w 80 grit garnet Default values deliver the optimal cutting performance See the Help file for additional information 5 Yery Smooth 4 08 ipm Material to Cut 6 Double click on the specific item in Material Library Editor to change the value The KMT calculator shows 5 different values for the 5 types of edge finishes available per material and those edge finishes correspond with the tool names 1 Separation Cut 2 Rough 3 Medium 4 Smooth 5 Very Smooth ffl KMT Waterjet Systems Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Speed Calculator 4 w Cutting Speed Prediction
130. n Status Connection Status Connected Duration 2 days 00 20 40 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Packets 468 556 1 7 36 967 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and select Properties 4 Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using ES Intel R PROVTO0 YE Network Conne Configure This connection uses the following items El Client for Microsoft Networks imi File and Printer Sharing tor Microsoft Networks Jl Gos Packet Scheduler g internet Protocal TCP IP Install Uninstall Description Transmission Control Protocallnternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 4 Click in the circle next to Use the following IP address and enter an IP address and the subnet mask Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties PIS General You can get F settings assigned automatically if your network supports thie capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings O Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 768 0 715d Subnet ma
131. n the controller 2 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until the particular job file to be deleted from the controller is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the job file BA 5 Press Material Library to set the system to delete the job file 6 Press Enter to delete the job file Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 39 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Abrasive Low Signal The Abrasive Low Signal function sets the number of seconds the operator is allowed to run with low abrasive before the machine pauses Once the abrasive has been filled the operator may continue the cutting sequence 1 Press Menu uev to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A AA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu el 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Abrasive Low Signal is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the Abrasive Low Signal function A mT i tana Nas 4d ee rasive Low PEEP MHI ETRE EE i Hse REI Hi i fii i aiai saan He a TEER i iti if i Haat HL 6 Input the number of seconds and press Enter to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam fi 40 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide C
132. n will be kD FeOtn BORNA Mirror 3 Press Enter to select the configuration e g Both The selected configuration mode will be shown on the main screen a a E 8 m 0 90 191 1 Joge MED Feed 100 Homes 0 Hode Both Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 22 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Park X High or Low The Park X function will move the waterjet cutting head and gantry assembly to a set park position that could be as far away as the maximum length of the table or all the way back in X axis This allows the operator to reload material on the table or examine work without interference from the head assembly 1 Press Shift and X axis Up Jog Arrow A to move the head and gantry assembly to the high or farthest set park position Parking X Hi 2 2 Press Shift and X axis Down Jog Arrow to move the head and gantry assembly to the low or closest set park position Hot Keys Keypad Park Y High or Low The Park Y function will move the waterjet cutting head and gantry assembly the maximum length of the gantry to the right or left in Y axis This allows the operator to examine the work without interference from the head assembly Press Shift and Y axis Left Jog Arrow i gantry Parking Y Hi p lt to move the head and gantry assembly to the left side of the 2 Press Shift and Y ax
133. nd an error message shows on the keypad 10 Check the voltage at the keypad by pressing Shift Help and Six Refer to the Schematics and adjust the transformer if necessary Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com MultiCani Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Voltage Chart Incoming at Switch L1 L2 L3 Transformed Power Pins 23 amp 24 Mechanical Installation PHASE H Electricity is required Slightly loosen gantry bolts Loosen both sides of the X axis moving gantry only Hard Home If machine will not find limits then see Help Docs Verify Resolutions See Help Docs for more information on how to check resolution Verify Table Parameters Jog the full distance in X Y amp Z axes Make sure that the gantry amp head do not make physical contact with the end stops Verify the cutting head is parallel to the table Square Table Use a pen taped to the side of the head to make 4 points to verify the square of the gantry The bigger the perfect rectangle or square the more accurate Tighten Gantry Bolts Tighten both sides of the X axis moving gantry only Suited Machine Software Installation Reboot Machine Check for red letter errors Capture NVRAM Check the factory Flash settings before making any modifications Save to Computer and
134. nife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 11 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Ethernet Cables If the company has an established network then the computers are probably already connected through a hub or switch A patch cable is a standard cable used to connect a network device consisting of a computer a network printer and a MultiCam Controller to a hub or switch However the patch cable is unable to provide a direct connection with the MultiCam Controller so the host PC must be connected through a switch or hub RJ45 Patch Cable A patch cable is also known as a straight through cable The wires are in the same order on connector as they are on connector 2 The RJ45 connectors are used on each end of the cable and operators must verify that the connectors are being held the same way when checking Connect Connector 1 Connector 2 Pini gt gt gt Pinl Pin 2 gt gt gt Pin2 Bg Pin 3 gt gt gt Pin3 A etc gt gt gt etc Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam G 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Setup for Serial Connection The serial communication is set up through Machine Tools Ethernet communication is always recommended over serial but operators may need to use serial connections for troubleshooting or quick fixes for communication 1 Right click on the Mach
135. nnovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Warnings Warning labels indicate the potential for death or serious injury and usually show the word WARNING in black writing against an orange background These labels are normally located in areas where serious injury could be sustained such as the carriage Rotating cutter Keep hands clear Lockout tagout before servicing Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide A WARNING Crush nazard To avoid tip over this equipment must be securely fastened to the floor A WARNING Enclosure is TOP HEAVY a n Stabilize enclosuke before opening doors AA DO NOT remove this label until enclosure is permanently installed e Follow guidelines in Large Enclosure Handling Manual Label must be reattached if removed for painting To get additional copies of the Large Enclosure Handling Manual or labels call 1 800 355 3560 93268001 Dwg Rev G Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Danger Danger labels indicate the probability of death or serious injury and usually show the word DANGER in white writing against a red background These labels are normally located
136. ns increases efficiency since the machine will not make a big slew move back to the front of the machine after each row of parts 13 Press Enter to start the cutting sequence Advanced Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam fi Ja Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Bar Code Scanner The MultiCam Bar Code Scanning Interface has been developed to reduce setup time minimize errors and work directly with shop floor work orders The bar code scanner works in direct conjunction with JobPreviewer and DNC The JobPreviewer is used to produce shop floor work orders which are automatically assigned unique bar code identifications Once the machine operator scans the bar code DNC will automatically call up the correct file and send it to the controller This saves time and reduces the chance for error An excellent tool for communication of special instructions the work order contains a graphical representation of the cut file material descriptions and user notes The bar code label on the work order ensures that the correct job is accessed Advanced Keypad Safety Mat The Safety Mat is a pressure sensitive foot mat that will cause the machine to enter into Pause mode when the mat is Stepped on during machine operations This Pause mode can only be cleared by pressing the Safety Mat Reset switch at the operator station and then clearing th
137. nstructed to operate under specific parameters relating to the particular application As a result ANSI B 11 Safety Standards states that It shall be the responsibility of the end user buyer to provide and ensure the use of a guard guarding device awareness barrier awareness device or shield in order to maintain the required level of protection MultiCam has available certain safety shields and guards applicable to our machines Please contact our office for styles types and prices Personal Safety Precautions All customers should become familiar with all aspects of their machines Any person who operates or does any maintenance on this equipment should be aware that safety procedures are an important part of the daily job Customers and related personnel should learn how the equipment functions and be able to respect the capabilities of the machinery Anyone working on or around the equipment should understand the potential losses associated with mishandling the machinery and its parts and be able and willing to follow all safety precautions Sudden movement loud noises horseplay etc must be avoided as such distractions may result in unsafe conditions Accidents can occur if clothing or other articles become entangled in the cutter or other moving parts of the machines The following suggestions if followed will reduce the chance of having these types of accidents 1 Wear approved eye and hearing protection at all tim
138. ntour Cw Enable OpenGL Selected Open Contour Selected Mesh Object Male Router Offset Female Router Offset i Update buttons Open Contour Router Offset Rough Fill Toolpath Restore Default Colors OF Cancel Units Adjust the Length Time and Speed only when working with metric systems as most companies in the US use inches per minute which is also the basis for most tool catalog formulas Change unit measurements in this window only Operators should avoid making any changes in the Machine Setup Driver configuration Preferences cmesec ir Sec rorri rir OF Cancel Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Grid SW MultiCam 10 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Change the Major and Minor Grids when creating contours in Contour Creation which can be turned off when not in use Review the parameters of the grid The Interval describes the size of the grid while Size describes the pixel size of the Style Preferences 12 0000 Interval Line Style fi Size Color J Show grid in perspective View Setup Minor Gri Show grid 2 0000 i Interval Tick Style fi ze D jpa EA w a Color Snap Threshold 30 pizel OF Cancel Adjust View Setup settings to show or hide the listed items when creating contours and tool paths Avoid changing the options
139. oblem may have caused the current machine difficulty and different types of machines will respond differently to similar communication problems The serial ports in the machine and in the computer could be damaged by a bad electrical storm or a comparable natural occurrence and this damage will not always be fixed the same way for each machine Below are common sites for communication problems and suggested ways to repair the damage Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 16 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Port Settings should be checked to verify that port settings and communication settings are correct Machines that were manufactured after January 1996 have the following communication settings Baud rate 19200 parity even data bits 8 stop bits 1 Machines that were manufactured before January 1996 have the following communication settings Baud rate 9600 parity none data bits 8 stop bits 1 Cable Testing 1 can be started with unplugging the serial cable from the side of the machine and plugging it back in before unplugging the serial cable from the back of the computer and plugging it back in If the communications are still not working Cable Testing 2 may help Cable Testing 2 involves opening the control box to inspect the cable connection extending from the side of the box where the external serial cable is plugged into the con
140. or Cancel 9 to turn the Laser Pointer OFF If the Laser Pointer is left on the laser beam will not follow the cutting head as it cuts since the Laser Pointer is offset from the center of the cutting head Turn off Laser Ptr ENTER Yes EAIT Ho 6 Finish system preparations and run the file Options Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Intensifier The Intensifier is an integral part of the waterjet as it supplies the power to operate the cutting head and the intensity of the water flow Operators may choose which level of horsepower e g 15 30 50 75 and 100 would be most appropriate for their cutting needs based on the size of the machine and the material being cut When operators require a faster cut with cleaner edges they often prefer higher pressure systems A single intensifier can produce up to 60 000 psi Options Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Chiller The Chiller cools the hydraulic oil used to operate the intensifier Not all systems need this option as tap water can also be used for operations that do not generate a lot of heat For optimal performance the Chiller should be selected with a power level that 1s compatible with the power of the Intensifier
141. or execution on the machine and is an option on MultiCam WaterJets In addition MultiCam provides JobPreviewer to print bar code labels and tool path previews with operator notes The Bar Code Scanner is limited to 48 characters excluding the initial DNC path that is set up in JobNameServer e g C DNCfiles 1 Press Bar Code i to execute the Bar Code function This will set the display to show when the system is bar code ready 2 Depress the trigger on the bar code scanner and scan the bar code label printed on the JobPreviewer sheet Example Only r LAS EG PLT 3 Press Start when prompted to begin the job Hot Keys Keypad Drive Enable 1 Press Drive Enable Wd to enable all Servo Drives after a system error The display will prompt the operator to find home after re enabling the motor drives Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 16 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Cancel Press Cancel 9 to cancel or exit any selected function or menu item In some cases this needs to be pressed twice to make sure the function has been completely canceled Hot Keys Keypad Jog Speed gt gt Press Jog Speed gt gt to toggle between 3 different speeds at which the machine can Jog the MultiCam WaterJet The keypad display will prompt the operator with Jog FAST MED or SLOW These words show the rate at which the machine will Jog
142. outers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide ON Pause The Pause function allows the operator to instantly stop any motion of the machine or any file The Z axis will move to the Lift Height position and the waterjet cutting head will shut off At this point the operator can change any 2D cutting parameters or Jog the head assembly out of the way to get a better look at the cut When Continue is selected the machine will automatically return to the position before Pause was activated and continue with the commanded motion or the file 1 Press Pause wv to stop the machine for any reason Hi Wain i pan m O WE D 2 2 Press Jog Arrows END gt executed a Continue finishes out the operation or file originally executed b Cancel ends the operation or file executed and shows Motion Cancelled on the keypad display c Jog allows the operator to Jog the machine to any location within the table parameters d Params_2D allows the operator to make any quick changes in the 2D cut parameters cel until the blinking cursor is over the first letter of the command to be 3 Press Enter to accept the command Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Set S
143. outers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 48 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide X and Y Distance The X Distance and Y Distance functions set the limit for both axes 1 Press Menu ueo to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows A Vv until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 7 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until X Distance or Y Distance is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the distances for either axis 6 Enter the value for each distance using the number keypad e g 5 000 rru Pr 7 Press Enter to accept the value entered and return to the SurfMap sub menu SurfMap Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 49 Step Size The Step Size function adjusts the size of the steps taken during scanning 1 Press Menu ueo to access the menu system 8 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows until SurfMap is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the SurfMap sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows until Step Size is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to adjust the step size 6 Enter the value for the step size using the number keypad e g 1 000 Scan Ster Size 7 Press Enter to accept the value and return to the SurfMap sub menu
144. own the left mouse button on the dividing line that separates each bar and dragging it Once the toolbar is close enough to one of the outer edges of the EnRoute window the toolbar will snap to it rotating itself accordingly and the operator may simply release the mouse button Drag the toolbar to the layout viewing area and release it to the title bar at the top The toolbar can then be grabbed by clicking and holding down the left mouse button Return to the default settings by selecting Setup Toolbars Reset to Defaults The Preference Settings available in EnRoute 3 1 e General Initialization Display Units Grids View Setup Start Points are used to maximize or speed up the process in which the operator creates a design and applies the tool paths While the operator has the final say in setting up the program MultiCam recommends the following configurations More information on a particular setting is available by pressing F1 Help selecting the Search tab typing in the tab name e g General tab and double clicking the tab name under List Topics General Uncheck Merge Contours and Automatic Cleanup options since they may distort or join contours Both the Merge and Cleanup options found under Transform can be completed once the artwork is successfully brought in Undo Operations Limit due to PC resources and slow operation time The Limited section should be set around 15 or 20 undos though the operator would probably
145. paths are in place and a particular view should be seen normally Display 4 Views will show the top front side and perspective view when opening importing or starting a new file Select Prompt for Plate so that the system will prompt at the start of a file to define a plate or material size A plate does not have to be defined and can be handled when nesting objects or running the 3D simulation The Clip to Plate option should be unchecked when not defining a plate Avoid changing the default settings for Small Part Sizes Preferences General Initialization Display Units Grid View Setup Start Points Tnitializatione W Maximize Application l Prompt for Plate W Maximize Document gt Small Part Sizes gt Solutions Path Small size threshold 0 0775 H square in Medium size threshold Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Display Avoid changing the Display Settings from the default setting Double click the individual Colors to make any preferential changes for contour appearance during viewing Leave the 3 options to the far right checked in order to make certain commands user friendly and more functional Preferences Background Show Layer Colors Foreground Plate Selected Contour CCW Iv Show geomet preview Selected Co
146. r Pump See the manufacturer s warranty for the specific intensifier pump Limited Warranty Procedures USA Customers must first contact their local authorized MultiCam Technology Center to issue a purchase order which is required for any parts that must be returned to MultiCam When replacement parts are shipped an RMA number tag will be included and must be prominently displayed on the outside of the return package as well as on the accompanying packing slip All domestic parts must be returned within 30 days of the RMA being assigned If any RMA is received after that time then the received merchandise will not be accepted for return and will be scrapped or returned at the Distributor s expense The customer assumes cost of shipment for returned items MultiCam will not issue Call Tags for any machine part or equipment Outside the USA Please contact the local MultiCam Distributor for specific instructions Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 FS MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 31 Warranty Registration List The following documents must be returned to Mul tiCam in order for the warranty to be registered Some documents may not apply to every MultiCam operator Intensifier Unit Warranty Card Abrasive Delivery System Warranty Card Cutting Head Warranty Card MultiCam CNC Cutting System Warranty Card These docu
147. r a computer serial port The test can be ended by pressing the ESC key If the communication status is good a continuous line of dots will appear along the bottom of the screen If this happens Machine Port Testing may help Machine Port Testing involves unplugging the serial cable from the computer and plugging the loop back plug provided in the tool box into the open end of the serial cable The collet and cover nut from the spindle should be removed and the machine should be turned off and back on If the machine enters self test and begins to move then the machine communications and serial cable are okay At this point the operator can probably assume there must be a problem with the computer Com Port or associated settings If this process does not work then 1 of 3 things have happened 1 The serial port chip is bad and needs to be replaced MultiCam can be contacted for the chip and installation instructions 2 The internal ribbon cable connections have been damaged 3 There is no self test file loaded in the controller MultiCam can be contacted for additional Help Connect Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam amp 17 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Communications Port Settings of Windows Most PCs are running Windows 2000 or higher as the Operating System The default configuration of Windows is set to take advantage of larger 16 by
148. r one of its authorized distributors for a copy of the OnePost file to use with the single 2 Copy the encrypted OnePost file into the LICOMDAT RPOSTS ALP directory This file has no extension 3 Verify that AlphaCam completes the auto detect of the single post system post processor once the file is copied into the RPOSTS ALP directory Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide EnRoute Driver Setup The EnRoute software package is used to assist operators in creating job files for the MultiCam WaterJet Each operator must have an installation CD to set up the capability and a dongle gt to connect with the host PC each time the program is run Verifying Computer Compatibility 1 Refer to the EnRoute Recommended System Requirements to make sure the host PC is compatible with the software package 2 Open EnRoute and select Setup Machine Setup from the toolbar at the top 3 Click Active Drivers in the Machine Drivers dialog Machine Drivers EJ Current Driver ART 3D All z OK Items Current Value Unit Driver Description Driver Parameters Open ToolChanger Drill Bank Driver Speeds Driver Units E Communication parameter Ej Advanced Parameters 4 Scroll down on the left side to MultcmGC in the Manufacturers Window 5 Click on the down a
149. rable with a MultiCam WaterJet equipped with the Edge Scan initialization file load in the controller Software Digitize Commands These are the commands and key locations for Manual Digitizing and Rapid Shape Only a few of these commands are used in Rapid Shape 1 Linear Feedrate Up allows straight line point to point moves in these G Code Commands G00 for PU GO1 for PD 2 Spline Feedrate Up allows moving a series of points that make up a spline in these G Code Commands G25 G26 G27 a Press the Spline key to start the spline command b Enter as many points as needed around the curve c Press the Spline key to end the spline command and return to Linear mode 3 Arc Feedrate Down allows an arc to be specified in these G Code Commands G02 for clockwise G03 for counter clockwise The Arc will be calculated and then presented After establishing the 3 points of the Arc the system will return to Linear mode a Enter 3 points First Mid and End b Press the Arc key to start the arc command c Jog to the First point and press Enter lt d Jog to the Mid point and press Enter pi e Jog to the End point and press Enter pi 4 Back Up Increase Power moves the machine back up to the last PD point entered Typically 4 points are saved in the point buffer which only saves PD moves to allow for backing up and for generating corners Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12
150. rchaser that the machine and control units are free from defects in workmanship and materials No responsibility for loss of machine time or work piece is expressed or implied This warranty is valid to the original owner while in compliance with normal usage and the recommended maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer Failure to perform regularly scheduled maintenance and maintain the maintenance log will void this warranty If the electronics motion controller or motors of the waterjet are found to be defective during the applicable warranty period in accordance with the following specific procedure MultiCam will at its option either repair or replace the parts at no charge Replacement parts may be refurbished All parts that are replaced shall become the property of MultiCam This warranty does not include the following items water filters timing belts hoses tooling dust brushes items consumed in normal use Also excluded from the warranty is any damage to the waterjet resulting from but not limited to shipping accident disaster misuse abuse or any unauthorized modification of the product MultiCam makes no other warranty or representation of any kind express or implied and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the equipment are disclaimed Specific Warranties WaterJet Cutting Head See the manufacturer s warranty for the specific waterjet cutting head Intensifie
151. re 12 The MultiCam Software installation CD contains the MultiCam Motion Controller software which provides the interface between the computer and the MultiCam WaterJet The installation CD also contains machine schematics software drivers and a guide with tips on cutting different materials Before installing MultiCam Software customers should make sure there are no other applications open on the computer Internet Explorer v5 5 or newer is required for this installation A Insert the MultiCam Installation CD into the CD ROM drive This will normally cause the computer to read the CD and then direct the customer through the commands for installation B Follow these steps if the installation does not start automatically 1 Select the Windows Start button at the bottom left of the screen 2 Select Run 3 Click Browse on the Run Dialog box 4 Select the Multicam Installation Folder from the directory 5 Select Setup Exe 6 Click Open 7 Click OK on the Run dialog box 8 Follow the setup menus for a complete installation of the MultiCam Software Software Motion Controller Utilities The MultiCam Software was developed to allow the operator more options and to interface with the newer Windows software In addition to supporting the DNC function the MultiCam Software also has options for digitizing as well as JobReporter bar code scanning and tool diameter compensation These tools are all written in 32 bit code and r
152. rectory to return to the list of directories if necessary PIANC 5 Press Jog Arrows gt Vv to move the blinking cursor over the first letter of the file to be executed hA 7 Z axis Jog Arrows INM will page up or down one screen at a time while X axis Jog Arrows Av will move up or down one line at a time 6 Press Start to access the particular file If the operator just presses Enter over the blinking cursor he or she will only receive a display of the file name size and date time created 2 7 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow twice to access the Step and Repeat function and press Enter lt l Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 31 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 8 Enter the sheet size in X axis using the number keypad e g 119 565 and press Enter lt l 9 Enter the sheet size in Y axis using the number keypad e g 48 690 and press Enter pi 10 Enter the space between the parts using the number keypad e g 0 500 and press Enter pi 2 11 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV to select whether the machine should step along the X or Y axis 2 12 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV to select Yes or No for the Serpentine option If X axis is selected above and serpentine is selected next then the machine will cut the parts in a line down the X axis move over in the Y axis and cut back up the X axis This sequence of motio
153. rial to be removed instead of parking all the way to the rear every time 1 Press Menu to access the menu system Wa 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows PNI until Set X Park Position is highlighted in blue 5 Press Enter to access the Set X Park Position function 6 Enter the desired park position for the head assembly in X using the number keypad e g 100 000 or enter 0 to use the table size 7 Press Enter to accept the value Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MI MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide DNC Mode 3J The DNC Mode function is used to allow the operator to toggle back and forth between local and remote DNC Modes Local mode allows the operator to review what files have been saved in the controller and remote mode allows the operator to run programs The system must be set to remote mode to run the file The DNC Mode can create a shortcut for commonly used files without the operator having to enter the Utility sub menu each time The controller memory allows a maximum of 20 job files or a limited amount of memory space for large job files to be saved to the controller The display will indicate when the memory capacity is full with a notice showing Error Writing File Out of Room The operator will ne
154. rjet that must be shut down in sequence to prevent damage or unnecessary wear The proper sequence for shutting down the waterjet is listed below 16 Power Down WaterJet and Intensifier Rotate Intensifier Stop switch at the operator station to the OFF position L 9 Press WaterJet Test and select 1 to open the jet valve to bleed off the water pressure Press Menu to access the menu system 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until Shutdown is highlighted in blue Press Enter twice to shut down the system Locate the power switch the round knob located on the MultiCam control cabinet and rotate to the OFF position Locate the Intensifier main power switch the black switch on the KMT Intensifier unit and rotate to the OFF position Turn off the Chiller if applicable Turn off the water supply Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Quick Start Guide to Operating NC GeoMate Operators of the 3000 Series WaterJet can utilize the NC GeoMate software as a post processor to create and edit machine cutting programs for a cleaner and more accurate cut The following directions describe how operators can use NC GeoMate to set up the tool diameter kerf and modify existing files for improved output production 1 Open NC GeoMate 2 Select Options gt Output Options File Job Nesting Text Ta Proper
155. rk off e Bright on Machine Information Model Name Serial Number Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 28 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Advanced Features Advanced Features help the operator to be more productive previewing a file before cutting the material with Dry Run rotating a file to match the angle of the sheet with Rotate File cutting an entire sheet of shapes using the Step and Repeat function accessing the bar coded information with the Bar Code Scanner and using Safety Mat as an option for pausing the cutting sequence Some systems are also available with Dual Start an option to maximize the cutting time by creating 2 separate work areas on the same machine Keypad Dry Run The Dry Run function is an advanced feature that allows the operator to preview the file to be cut The file will run at full speed but the system allows the operator to slow down the Dry Run process by leaving the feedrate override active The head assembly will stay in the Tool UP position never entering the material The keypad displays Tool 1 Up when the cutter would normally be in the UP position moving between contours The keypad displays Tool 1 Down when the cutter would normally be in the material cutting the contours This command will function through the DNC or through the internal replay buffer of the machine 1 Make s
156. rldwide 18 Enter Press Enter to accept functions settings and menu items as directed The display may provide a question mark when processing certain functions The operator can press Enter to verify that the action should take place Hot Keys Keypad Find Home The Find Home function allows the operator to return each axis to the machine home position in order to relocate the homing targets The waterjet cutting head will move to the right front of the table and index all X Y Z components starting with the Z axis K 1 Press Shift and Go Home ole to index the gantry carriage and Z assembly off of the limit switches after one of the following actions have been completed a The machine has just been turned on b The machine has stalled or lost its position coordinates c The machine has been stopped because the operator pushed in E Stop 2 Refer to the display as it will indicate when the system locates the targets for each axis The drive will be enabled when the Find Home function has been activated Hot Keys Keypad Park Z Up or Down The Park Z function will move the waterjet cutting head to either the absolute Z O position or all the way up 1 Press Shift and Z axis Up Jog Arrow A to raise the head assembly to the absolute Z 0 position 2 Press Shift and Z axis Down Jog Arrow bA to lower the head assembly to the Lift Height position Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters w
157. rrow to the right of MultcmGC and double click GCode Set Active Drivers Manufacturers Active Drivers MultemGC Cancel MulticarmnPlasma MultemS aw MEE NEE Ged NewHermnes NewingHG Old_Exact OMNICAD OMNICADS Path Fl Remove 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Driver Path C Program FilesSEnFoute 34ND rrvers This will add MultcmGC GCode to the active drivers list on the right Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Selecting the Driver MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 1 Select the appropriate driver based on the system requirements e g Multicam 3D Driver HPGL a Multicam 2D uses the MultiCam 2D Driver for machines that do not support 3D and will override all cut parameters set at the keypad b MultiCam 3D uses the MultiCam 3D Driver for machines that do support 3D and can be used for cutting bridges multiple pass cuts or 3D machining This driver will output all cut parameters e g X Y Z cut speeds cut height lift height and dwell and will override any parameters set at the keypad c MultiCam No Depth can be used on 2D and 3D MultiCam machines and will only output the tool path without outputting any cut parameters e g X Y Z cut speeds cut height lift height and dwell regardless of their settings in EnRoute All settings must be set on the keypad pendant This driver will not output 3D 2 Highlig
158. rt with either an M Code or a G Code GOO Xd d Yd d Zd d Fd d Td Ctext string High speed move slew G01 Xd d Yd d Zd d Fd d Linear move machine G02 Xd d Yd d Zd d Id d Jd d Kd d Fd d CW 2D circular move G03 Xd d Yd d Zd d Id d Jd d Kd d Fd d CCW 2D circular move G04 Fd d Dwell seconds G17 Specify XY plane for helical G18 Specify ZX plane for helical G19 Specify YZ plane for helical G37 Find home G62 Clear soft home G70 English programming inches G71 Metric programming mm G72 Xd d Yd d Zd d Id d Jd d Kd d Fd d CW 3D circular move G73 Xd d Yd d Zd d Id d Jd d Kd d Fd d CCW 3D circular move G74 Incremental mode for G02 03 arcs G75 G90 G91 mode for G02 03 arcs G83 Rd d Zd d Dd d Fd d Peck drill G90 Absolute coordinate mode G91 Incremental coordinate mode G92 Xd d Yd d Zd d Set soft home G97 Sd Set spindle speed rpm MO0 Program pause M01 Optional pause MO2 Program end M11 2D device on like HPGL PD M21 2D device off like HPGL PU M12 3D device on M22 3D device off M30 AUX 4 on not affected by the Pause button M31 AUX 4off not affected by the Pause button M90 Program start M99 Exit CNC interpreter Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam a Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide
159. s Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 58 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Shutdown The Shutdown function takes the servos offline to allow the machine to be powered down safely and is used as the fourth step in the Shutdown sequence to safely end the operating functions of the waterjet Operators should follow the power down sequence shown on the Fast Start when shutting down the machine at the end of the day or if there will be no cutting sequences performed for an extended period of time 1 Press Menu on to access the menu system 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows INAI until Shutdown is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Shutdown sequence Operators may press Y axis Jog Arrows Fis between Yes and No i N il mi ETN 7 NEU i ih ORUN nn il W a NO TANEOUS E Shutdown to move taent 4 Press Enter when Yes is highlighted to shut down the machine The system will disable the motor drives and prompt the operator when it is safe to power down the machine If No is selected then the display will return to the main menu Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 39 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide WJ Pump The WaterJet Pump sub menu provides troubleshooting information for operations and errors that may have occurred during r
160. s davy to position the center of the waterjet cutting head over the rear right corner of the material and press Set Home 2 2 Press the X axis Down Jog Arrow to set the Rotation Point The keypad will briefly display the rotation setting and then switch back to the main display 3 Press Start to begin the job file The operator will be prompted to accept or reject the rotation when the execute key is pressed Advanced Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 30 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Step and Repeat The Step and Repeat function is used to make a single job file cut multiple times Operators can program a single part of the cutting sequence and include the size of the material to be cut without having to create a larger file with a detailed description of parts and motions 1 Make sure that JobNameServer ka has been activated on the computer 2 Press DNC K The keypad display will show a list of the directories in the DNC path 4 2 3 Press Jog Arrows PINE gt 4 Press Enter lt l The keypad will display the DNC files that are available in that directory and directories or until the blinking cursor is over the directory to be entered folders and any associated subfolders are displayed between brackets Press Enter while the blinking cursor is located over the 2 decimal points at the beginning of the di
161. s open on the computer Making changes at this time could delete the material library file from the controller preu fenunlls dL aaa r m En es e Doze Foil Bu Hi id 2 Select Machine Tools gt gt Material Library Editor From this screen operators can add edit or delete material library information from the Material Library Editor program 4000 WaterJet 11019 Job Editor Job Console Job Name Server Motion Mechanic Machine Update Machine Parameters Material Library Editor Settings a Job Server Factory Connection Manager Help a About Close Machine Tools oe OL Pr Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 18 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Saving the Material 1 Count the number of material types already saved in the system This number will be needed in Step 4 2 Highlight a material type that is similar to the new material being added and select Insert Copy rit ETC_XMLViewer 4000 WaterJet 1101 9 2ml File Edit View Help osn N 4 fer Root c Doa ei New Attribute G E Waterjet Set Attribute H E Material Stee Delete Attribute Sige gMaterial Alumin eres H Thickness Insert Copy H B Thickness 1 4 R H B Thickness L ie El Thickness 1 iii Tool 1 Cut B
162. sk 255 255 255 O Obtain ONS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS server Alternate DNS server fo Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Controller Static IP Subnet Address l Press Shift AY Help 2 and ro M to access the Ethernet Information screen on the keypad IS Ethernet Setting ENTER EXIT 3 Press Exit 9 to specify the IP address 4 Type in the IP address as 4 groups of 3 numbers e g 192 168 005 223 and press Enter to move between the groups 5 Press Enter and wait for the screen to prompt for the netmask 6 Type in the netmask address as 4 groups of 3 numbers e g 255 255 255 000 and press Enter to move between the groups Enter NetMask Suey EOF ma 7 Press Enter to save the changes 8 Reboot the machine for the IP and or subnet mask address changes to take effect Connect Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCcam amp Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Setup for Ethernet Connection The Ethernet communication is set up through the Machine Tool Properties applet Operators should make sure that the CNC machine is on and connected to the computer via an Ethernet connection before attempting to automatically install
163. st PC will resume transmitting Connect Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW MultiCam Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Software top Software 2 AlphaCam Post Processor Installation 2 EnRoute Driver Setup 4 EnRoute View and Preference Settings 7 MultiCam Software 12 Motion Controller Utilities 12 JobNameServer 13 JobEditor 14 JobReporter 14 MotionMechanic 15 ConnectionManager 15 JobConsole 16 Material Library Editor 17 JobNameServer Programs Digitize 23 Digitize Commands 23 Manual Digitize 25 Rapid Shape 26 Rapid Shape Tips and Troubleshooting 2l Using Rapid Shape 28 HotWatch 30 JobQueue 30 HPGL Command Support 31 HPGL Commands 33 MultiCam M and G Code Support 34 Mapping M Code to Output 37 Glossary 39 Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Software The MultiCam WaterJet can use files created from many popular software packages in the industry such as AlphaCam and EnRoute as well as files created in G Code and HPGL The productivity suite enhances communication between the MultiCam WaterJet and the host PC Software AlphaCam Post Processor Installation MultiCam offers 2 AlphaCam post processor systems for use depending on the type of post system in the machine The MultiCam ATC ARP post processor interfaces wit
164. stems Main Menu Params 2D i au Utilities Recorded Home Si Mpy ega Wy U U l a SurfMap KeEenmT Comp Shutdown WIJ Pump Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Material Library The Material Library function allows operators to review the preset parameters for various materials Operators may select the material type material thickness and cut finish and the parameters will be automatically retrieved from the integrated database and stored in Params_2D to provide a starting point Any adjustments can be made to suit the operating conditions BA 1 Press Material Librar Select Material Type teel Aluminum Stainless 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV to position the cursor over the appropriate selection e g Aluminum 3 Press Enter to access the material Hluminum THICKNESS FINISH 1 2 Nediun 4 Press Y axis Jog Arrows Fis FINISH 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows NA to change the value to position the cursor over the parameter to be changed 1 e THICKNESS 6 Press Enter to accept the changes and return to the main menu The material thickness and finish will be Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 13 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry
165. t gt gt All Programs gt gt Accessories gt gt Command Prompt b Go to Start gt gt Run type in cmd and press Enter Command Prompt Microsoft Windows HP Wersion 5 1 2600 CC Copyright 1985 2681 Microsoft Corp C Documents and Settings russe1 1 MULTICGAN gt Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 configuration for the computer Microsoft Windows RP Version 5 1 2600 lt C Copyright 1985 2661 Microsoft Corp 2 Type in ipconfig all with a space between the g and the forward slash This will pull up the Windows IP C Documents and Settings bmarsh MULTICAM 6 gt ipconfig all Mindows IP Configuration Host Name Primary Dns Suffix Node Type IP Routing Enabled WINS Proxy Enabled DNS Suffix Search List Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix Description No z multicam local Hybrid No multicam local multicam local multicam local z Intel R gt PRO 166 VE Network Connecti 66 11 25 6C 19 95 Dhcp Enabled Autoconfiguration Enabled IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Servers Lease Obtained Lease Expires M Tuesday Wednesday Yes Yes 192 168 1 64 z 255 255 254 0 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 7 192 168 0 7 192 168 08 18 August 05 August 13 2668 2668 9 46 29 AM 9 46 29 A C Documents and Settings bmarsh MULTICAM 668 gt
166. tate Pump Running from OFF to START The switch will spring back to ON and the pump will begin pressurizing the water Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 19 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 Turn the inlet water on turn Head 1 Jet switch to ON for one second and then turn to OFF and repeat 3 or 4 times or as needed This will manually purge the high pressure line to clear any potential contaminants or metal shards Water will flow through the cutting head and carry with it any contaminants or metal shards 5 Remove any old lubricant off of the threads of the pure water nozzle tube with a cleaner like WD40 or Simple Green 6 Apply anti seize goop to the end of the nozzle tube This will prevent the metal to metal threads from locking Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCcam amp 20 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 7 Insert the orifice into the nozzle nut so that the stem of the orifice is facing down 9 Test pressurized water flow through the nozzle by turning Head 1 Jet switch to ON Operators should use this time to check for any leaks at weep holes Fast Starts Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 2l Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldw
167. te FIFOs in the COM ports The MultiCam Controller has 4 to 7 character receive FIFOs which is less than half the standard default setting Operators should reduce their Transmit FIFO levels when using a MultiCam Controller to lessen the chance for poor communications or loss of data that would result from having the settings too high 1 Right click on the My Computer icon from the Windows Desktop and select the Hardware tab Select Device Manager System Properties System Restore I Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Profiles Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store za different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles 2 Select Ports COM amp LPT and then select Communications Port COM1 or the port to which the MultiCam Controller serial cable is connected Device Manager File Action view Help MCa RA IRA DOCUMENTATION ig Computer Se Disk drives Display adapters 3 DYD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers l Floppy disk drives gy Human Interface Devices
168. ted When executing or importing the file the operator must AMC until the blinking cursor is over the D in Digitize include a number before dig cnc e g 1234dig cnc Jog to the start of a contour and press Enter pi This carries the PU move to just above the first location Digitize starts in PU mode so the first move is a PU move Press Material Library W This enters a PD move at the same X Y Stay in PD mode Jog around the contour and press Enter to add new points Press Drive Enable We near the end of the contour This will position the head assembly directly over the first point in the contour Press Enter to enter the point Press Material Library to toggle to PU Jog to the next contour and repeat the process until all contours have been digitized Press Go Home to go to 0 0 at the end of the job Press Exit 9 to end the job Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 26 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Rapid Shape The MultiCam Rapid Shape can automatically digitize both simple and complex shapes Mounted on a MultiCam WaterJet this device enables the waterjet to automatically follow an edge of a pattern or object placed on the machine bed and record the outline on the host PC Easy and accurate calibration makes digitizing a variety of materials possible with digitizing speeds typi
169. terly and yearly maintenance steps required for each machine based on a 40 hour work week MultiCam recommends that any waterjet used in excess of 40 hours a week should have the maintenance schedule adjusted accordingly Each auxiliary system has specific maintenance procedures that must be addressed in addition to the following maintenance procedures for the CNC machine Daily The following tasks should be completed at the beginning of shift daily on the MultiCam WaterJet e Inspect bellows for rips e Inspect water lines e Inspect top works and high pressure fittings to verify no heat build up e Check abrasive level if applicable Weekly The following tasks should be completed at the end of shift weekly on the MultiCam WaterJet e Complete all daily tasks Clean the machine thoroughly and remove any excess grease grime Inspect the jewel orifice if applicable Check the slat and brick condition Inspect the E chain Vacuum the filter on the control box Monthly The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift monthly on the MultiCam WaterJet e Complete all weekly tasks e Grease all the linear bearing cars e Inspect the focus tubes and wear inserts e Check the motor engagement e Inspect the air filter Quarterly The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift quarterly on the MultiCam WaterJet e Complete all monthly tasks e Inspect and clean all connections e Inspect the pump filter e Recalibrate th
170. ties Output Options Preferences 3 Change the Default Output Format to wCito and select OK This will close the Output Options dialog Once this is set the first time operators may skip this step or just complete this step to verify that uCito 1 e uc is still selected Output Options Output G amp M Code Cito Code HP GL 2 Code Native Code DXF Output Aray Setup Output Transformation Flip Top Bottom L Mirror Left Right Dont Rotate Rotate 90 Rotate 180 Rotate 270 The uCi to file type is preferred for MultiCam WaterJets because it allows for precision acceleration and deceleration control of the tool tip for the best possible part finish Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam amp Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 4 Select Options gt Properties and click on the Toolpath tab From this page operators may adjust the actual kerf by changing the value of the Tool Diameter The Tool Diameter value will offset the toolpath by half the total kerf Properties Input Units Text Tool Path Leaders Start Stop Feed Rates Accelerations Dwells Pierces Cutting Head Tool Bed Sharp Comer Handling Sorting Strategy Default Sort Box Outside Comers O Gravity Sort runcate Outside Comers ngular Gravity Sor FIT te Outsi
171. ties is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows A V until Rectangle is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Rectangle function 7 Enter the length of the X side using the number keypad e g 19 and press Enter pi Enter the length of the Y side using the number keypad e g 20 and press Enter lt l 2 9 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow to access the Dry Run function if needed This step is optional and can be skipped 10 Press Start S to execute Rectangle Cut Cancel 9 to abort the function or Pause V to reposition the start point Cut Utilities Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 25 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Radiused Rectangle The Radiused Rectangle function executes any radius length and width size rectangle shape based on operator input Home is at the front right corner of the shape 1 Set up the system as if a normal file is to be executed e g Material Library Set Home Cut Height Lift Height and X amp Y Feedrate 2 Press Menu om to access the menu system v 3 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Cut Utilities is highlighted in blue 4 Press Enter to access the Cut Utilities sub menu 2 5 Press X axis Jog Arrows AY until Radiused Rectangle is highlighted in blue 6 Press Enter to access the Radiused Rectangle fun
172. to access the Params_ 2D sub menu 2 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows AV until the appropriate option is highlighted in blue Certain menu items then enter a sub menu with more selections Dabar UT EIR ITIII eg liji R ii iuil ar thi HEHE 2 ria hin MH al i TET LET ELE TTT WAAL META FIVE hil Accel RETE 2400 Cut Height ee Liit Height 0 000 Pierce Delay 0 ei yaa la a AN ii hh Type St i Pressure Mode L Lo Hi ETETEA Accel Rate Cut Height Lift Height Pierce Delay Pierce Type Pressure Mode Ramp Up Delay Ramp Dn Delay Abrasive Abrasive Delay Abrasive Rate Focus Tube Z Tracking Settings Update Material Library Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide X Y Feedrate Cut Speed The X amp Y Feedrate refers to the rate measured in inches per minute IPM that the head will travel in the X Y direction through the material while the head is in the PD position 1 e the Cut Speed These speed settings will vary with the type of material used The Cut Speed function can only be used when no feedrate has been programmed in the NC file The machine will default to 15 IPM if the machine loses power or the controller is rebooted 1 Press Menu en to access the menu system v 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows Vv until Params_2D is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access
173. top on either the handheld keypad or at the side of the gantry cuts power to everything except the control board of the machine which will go into Emergency Stop mode All job setup information is erased from the system and operators should wait at least 2 minutes before engaging the machine and applying power to the motors The E Stop button must be pulled out when the main power switch is turned on Keypad Hot Keys for the Water Jet Hot Keys are the keys on the Mu tiCam Handheld Keypad which access functions without using the menu system The operator can access different aspects of the system using the Hot Keys which are listed under Normal Hot Key Functions and Shifted Hot Key Functions Normal Hot Key Functions as shown on keypad Go Home Feedrate Up Jog Z Up Pause M Set Surface Feedrate Down Jog Z Down Not Used Start Set Home Jog Up 8 Menu Cancel Exit f Enter Soft Homes Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Additional hot key features can be accessed when the keypad buttons are pressed in combination with Shift AY Shifted Hot Key Functions Find Home A ZU fa Z Down Proximity Restart To Dual Head iy x IN Home 0 Park Y High Park Y Low Park X Low dp Execute Self Test Controller Info alel Soft Ley Go Home Th
174. trol board This cable will be a ribbon cable plugged into the control board labeled G960 M10 M23 or M24 The connection going into the board can be unplugged and plugged back in On many systems there is an additional small ribbon cable extending from the top control board to the bottom control board that can also be tested If the communications are still not working Computer Port Testing 1 may help Computer Port Testing 1 for a computer with 2 serial ports involves plugging the machine into the other serial port and changing the port setting in DNC or the machine file output software Computer Port Testing 1 for a system with a serial port mouse involves plugging the mouse into the old port associated with the CNC machine Windows should find the mouse automatically If the machine works and the mouse does not then the computer Com Port is probably bad and will need to be repaired by the computer vendor If the communications are still not working Computer Port Testing 2 may help Computer Port Testing 2 involves unplugging the serial cable from the side of the machine control box and plugging the loop back plug provided in the tool box into the open end of the serial cable After going to a DOS prompt the operator should change directories to the mc directory cd mc and run COMCHK EXE This will test the serial port and the cable If the communication status is bad errors will display on the screen These errors could point to a faulty cable o
175. ts Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Laser Pointer The Laser Pointer option allows operators to set Home using the laser diode rather than relying solely on naked eye approximations With the laser diode mounted on the carriage of the machine and pointed at the material surface operators can see exactly where the cutting sequence will begin and set their Home locations exactly Once the offset is established operators can begin using the laser pointer to set Home The offset will not need to be reset unless the laser diode is replaced or loses its orientation to the cutting head 0 1 Turn on the Laser Pointer by pressing 0 A Operators can toggle the Laser Pointer ON and OFF by pressing 0 and the Home screen will show whether or not the Laser Pointer is active by inserting the letter L in the lower right corner Operators who wish to set Home with the standard method should leave the Laser Pointer OFF Operators cannot set Home using the Laser Pointer if the Laser Pointer is OFF 2 Jog the Laser Pointer to the Home location Press Set Home o The keypad will Hom Li 0f E E a prompt the operator to set the Home location using the Laser Pointer ee FPH n iti rea mK Ss ot Lit tet moi oe l F k Lai ft j T aiig l oma 4 Press Enter to set Home 5 Press Enter to leave the Laser Pointer ON
176. type of job pa CHC Native HFGL Binary Raster DF Machine Aun Time Parameters Edit the last known run time parameters on the machine These values will be Edi updated automatically by the controller It Machine Properties View static properties of the machine View Advanced Close Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 SW Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 38 4 Click on the MCodes tab at the top CNC Specific Settings General e A MCode Device 97 Active Set v Delete 5 Enter the M Code e g 27 correct the device as needed set the status to Active by clicking in the check box and select Set Active indicates a motion command e g start spindle while Inactive indicates a non motion command e g end of job CNC Specific Settings j 0 0 0 j 0 0 General MLodes k Post 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 Any M Code including M12 can be mapped per the operator s preference however JobConsole treats the M12 M22 coding specifically for the start end of a contour 6 Download and store an MCode_Device_Map uc file to location 3 For assistance on any of these steps please contact MultiCam Tech Support Operators may also modify or delete M Codes from this same dialog Modify Highlight an existing M Code make changes e g Device 1 instead of 97 and select Set
177. uffer prior to being sent so they are not immediately visible in the Digitize Window The Flush Buffer key will flush this buffer outputting all points in the buffer so they can be viewed in the Digitize Window It is not necessary to flush the buffer as the system will automatically do this at the end of the job Software Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiC Cam SW 2a Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Manual Digitize The Manual Digitize function creates a G Code file one line at a time When manually digitizing operators must be sure to enter every point required without overlooking the first Pen Down PD move or the final Pen Up PU move on a new contour The job will be either shown in the Digitize window Digitize files can also be imported into a CAD CAM program or directly run back on the machine k 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Make sure JobNameServer ka is running on the computer If the icon is not visible in the Windows system tray the small box in the bottom corner by the system clock then the operator may select JobNameServer from the MultiCam folder under the Windows Start menu Press Go Home or move to a location where 0 0 will be located and press Set Home ol Press Menu om to access the menu system Press Jog Arrows lt Press Enter to start digitizing Enter a numerical name for the file to be crea
178. ultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 11 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Water Jet Test The WaterJet Test function allows the operator to test the waterjet valve abrasive feed and pressure of the waterjet Operators should run the waterjet test periodically to make sure the system is working properly 1 Press WaterJet Test TEST to access the WaterJet test a 1 tests the Jet Valve If water is connected and flowing a jet of water will shoot through the nozzle b 2 tests the Abrasive injector Abrasive is fed into the water flow c 3 toggles the pressure of the Intensifier 2 Press each number to toggle between ON and OFF for the jet valve and abrasive tests and between HIGH and LOW for the pressure test The screen will show the current status 3 Press Cancel to exit the test and return to the main display Hot Keys Keypad Menu Menu items help the operator handle many of the functions of the MultiCam WaterJet by providing the ability to set feedrates and other parameters run tests and cut basic shapes With the addition of some advanced features of the MultiCam WaterJet the operator can handle changing material surfaces 1 Press Menu om to access the menu system 4 2 2 Press Jog Arrows lt dialv gt until the blinking the cursor is over a specific menu item Certain menu items will then pull up a sub menu with more selection Not all menu items will be applicable for some sy
179. un directly from Windows 2000 or higher Operators can access additional information on these features in C Program Files Machine Tools Suite4 Ga JobNameServer Suite4 MotionMechanic ConnectionManager JobEditor os a 4 JobReporter JobConsole Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam f 13 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide JobNameServer The JobNameServer ka program connects the operator with folders on the network or host PC by finding jobs quickly and executing them from the keypad Other features of JobNameServer can help automate the production process Operators can click on the tab and start a program or learn about the system JobNameServer Helper 10125 Online l ioj x DNC Hotwratch Digitize About DNC Root Folder C Wobs T eM Settings Last Job Pendant View View Log a DNC allows the operator to select and execute jobs from the network or host PC using either a keypad or touch screen interface b HotWatch helps automate the production process by monitoring a folder on the network and automatically executing jobs that are placed into that folder c Digitize helps operators reproduce 2D and even 3D objects Not all machines support Digitize and operators can contact MultiCam for additional information A machine supporting Digitize uses special sensors to scan th
180. ure that JobNameServer has been activated on the computer 2 Press DNC i The keypad display will show a list of the directories in the DNC path 2 3 Press Jog Arrows dialv gt 4 Press Enter lt l The keypad will display the DNC files that are available in that directory and directories or until the blinking cursor is over the directory to be entered folders and any associated subfolders are displayed between brackets Press Enter while the blinking cursor is located over the 2 decimal points at the beginning of the directory to return to the list of directories if necessary 4 5 Press Jog Arrows 6 Press Start S avy until the blinking cursor is over the first letter of the file to be executed Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 29 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 2 7 Press X axis Down Jog Arrow once 8 Press Enter file or Pause to start the Dry Run process The operator can press Cancel to abort the selected job to make any changes while holding the file in queue Advanced Keypad Rotate File The Rotate File function is used to rotate the program to match the material Operators may find it impractical to square material sufficiently when heavy materials are loaded onto the table so this function allows the machine to adjust the parameters of the job file 4 2 1 Press Jog Arrow
181. urface Z 0 The Set Surface function allows the operator to identify and set the surface of the material or the software Z reference point as the Z axis Home Z 0 Once set the surface will not have to be reset unless the system is shut off or the material thickness changes 1 Make sure the material is stationary Operators may choose to purchase a cutting table from MultiCam or may create their own cutting tables and material may be clamped to the table or held in place by the weight of the material 4 2 Press Jog Arrows material AMC to position the center of the waterjet cutting head anywhere over the 3 Press Set Surface Bae 4 Press Z axis Jog Arrows aly until the head assembly is just above the material Operators may choose to use a small spacer to prevent the waterjet cutting head from crashing into the material 5 Press Enter to set the surface Hot Keys Keypad Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Start Pressing Start will begin a job file or execute a Cut Utility When a file has been completed the operator can press Start to activate the replay buffer and begin the file again Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence Hot Keys Keypad Set Home 0 0 The Set Home function allows the operator to identify the exact location of X 0 Y 0 on
182. v until Drill Hght is highlighted in blue ht 0 O Joga FAS 6 Move the cutting head to the proper height and press Enter to return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 44 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Reboot The Reboot function reboots the controller of the machine without having to power down 1 Press Menu ueno to access the menu system 2 2 Press X axis Jog Arrows NA until Utility is highlighted in blue 3 Press Enter to access the Utility sub menu o O 4 Press X axis Jog Arrows A 2 until Reboot is highlighted in blue 5 Press EU rto sud ug nan See A i Mac ac hi i i so I NO 6 Press Y axis Jog Arrows m to move between Yes and No il Reboot Machine HA ek i M ml vl 7 Press Enter to process the reboot of the machine If No is selected then the display will return to the Utility sub menu Utility Menu Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam i 45 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide SurfMap The Surface Map sub menu provides the operator with access to mapping the surface especially as it relates to uneven surface materials or changes in material thickn
183. wing information discusses several key components of Ethernet connections and how those components relate to connecting personal computers PCs and MultiCam CNC machines Requirements Any company choosing to utilize Mu ltiCam Ethernet communications as recommended must meet the following system requirements Network card installed in the computer TCP IP software installed in the computer Ethernet 10 100 MHz multiple port switch cannot be wireless or a router Ethernet patch cabling MultiCam Controller IP Subnet in the same class network IP Subnet as the Host PC Wireless communication is not recommended for any MultiCam Ethernet system Ethernet Process Every computer on a network has an IP address The IP address tells other computers that the Host PC is ready to communicate with another device on the network Each computer IP address must be unique within that network e g 192 168 0 176 is the IP address for only one computer on the network In addition to IP addresses each computer on a network is also assigned a subnet address The subnet address is simply a way of separating larger networks into smaller more manageable ones e g 255 255 255 0 is one subnet address for MultiCam operating systems Additionally MultiCam CNC machines by design can only be used on a class C Network Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best
184. work does not have an active DHCP then DHCP Enabled will show No which indicates a static network e If any of the above information is not provided then the technician is working with a static network Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam p Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Static Network Changes Technicians working with a static network may have to change the static IP and or subnet address of the computer the controller or both The following directions describe how technicians can change the IP and subnet addresses Computer Static P Subnet Address 1 Access Network Connections by selecting Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Network Connections Network Connections Sele File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help bd Q tek Bi us Search Folders He Address S Network Connections hy s9 Sl LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks A 8 ocal Area Connection 1394 Connection oe nee Connected Firewalled Connected Firewalled connection AER PROMO VE Netwerk i n Intel Ri PROSMOO VE Network Ei n 1394 Net Adapter change Windows i Firewall settings La Disable this network device ps Repair this connection mi Rename this connection gt view status of this connection la Change settings of this connection 2 Double click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties Local Area Connectio
185. ws Start menu Once the module is loaded the waterjet should be calibrated to the material to be scanned Rapid Shape found the start of the contour The operator should move to the next contour to continue or cancel the sequence The operator pressed Pause The operator can move farther along the contour and restart The system could not find the edge The operator can move farther along the contour and restart The system lost a good edge The operator can move farther along the contour and restart Rapid Shape has too many points The operator can decrease the step size and start over The previous point is too close to Auto Scan The operator can move farther along the contour and restart Software Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam pi 28 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Using Rapid Shape Once JobNameServer has been verified on the system and the waterjet has been enabled Rapid Shape can be used in conjunction with the cutting l 10 A Make sure JobNameServer is running on the computer a Press Go Home olf or move to a location where 0 0 will be located and press Set Home Press Menu fo to access the menu system 2 Press Jog Arrows PND gt Press Enter to access the Digitize sub menu until the blinking cursor is over the D in Digitize Set the 5 options for Rapid Shape S
186. ww MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 19 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Proximity Restart The Proximity Restart function is an advanced feature that allows the operator to begin a file by locating the end position based on the original Home location The controller will search through the file to locate the nearest point and base the coordinates of the restart on the Home position from where the file was originally executed Proximity Restart is used any time a file is interrupted and restarting the entire file is not practical The operator can return to the original Home position to restart the program as the configuration is based on where the cutter stopped in relation to where the cutter originally began This command will function through the internal replay buffer of the machine 1 Press Shift wW Li _ fs se davy 2 Press Jog Arrows gt Vv to move the waterjet cutting head to a position within the restart tolerance of the desired point for restart Fl o 1 a F i 4 Wee Res r 3 Press Enter The keypad display will indicate the coordinates when a point within the restart tolerance is found If no points are located within the restart tolerance the system will default to the main display At this point the operator should repeat the Proximity Restart process to begin the search 4 Press Start to restart the file at the current lo
187. xmi Multicarn_Plasrna xrni 2 Multicarn Water jet xmi Multicam Plasma rmrm xrmi Multicam Waterjet mm xmi i ki Files of type Machine Database xmi Cancel ie Routers Lasers Plasma WaterJets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam 14 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide 5 Select Yes at the prompt to upload the modules from the controller and load the XMI file Connection Manager A There are no modules in the XMI file Do you wish to upload the modules from the controller and load the XMI file This will assign a connection name to the machine 4 Connection Manager BBN File Add Edit View Sort Tools Help 2GOA lj wl S Connection Name Machine Name Address Type On tine Connected Multicarm CNC Multicam CNC COM 19200 Even By Serial NETI 192 168 353 150 V4 Connect Routers Lasers Plasma Water Jets Knife Cutters www MultiCam com v 04 12 MultiCam G 15 Innovation Quality Performance Best in Industry Worldwide Communication Troubleshooting The MultiCam CNC machine is shipped with no connectors and operators should purchase a 25 serial cable containing 9 wires to connect the MultiCam Controller to the Host PC Data is sent from the computer to the machine controller The data leaves the computer passes through the computer Com Port or serial port and moves through the serial cable and into t

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