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1. Number of config data d www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 142 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C ne cand Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Configuration Control Bade Be Tool Name Description he Open Tries to created a connection to the d Profibus bal Close Closes an open connection Adress 102 Card Address used by the PC to communicate with the Profibus L Save Saves all configurations CR Load Loads all configuration settings Settings Setting Input Size Used to specify the number of bytes received Output Size Used to specify the number of bytes sent Number of ConfigData Number of data modules ConfigData Configuration of data module 15 9 3 SpeedMark Windows The Profibus module does not use any windows SpeedMark www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 143 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 10 COM Port The COM port module and associated components support the contro
2. i100 Speed mms 100 2000 0 l E Frequency kHz Iterations 50 00 H Marking speed Frequency 22 55 mtm Advanced 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 2000 0 50 00 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 DZ Il Zi EAR Il Zi I Il Zi Il Zi Il Zi Il 2 Il Zi Ein Il Zi Irch Ss Il Zi Li zi Save Cancel Material parameters can be used to adjust how the laser marks the workpiece This chapter describes how the material parameters are defined and how they can then be applied to individual graphic elements 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com www troteclaser com 65 150 User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r o t e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving 7 1 Manage Material Parameters All used material parameters can be managed by the material parameter manager If not already visible this dialog can be opened using the View gt Material database Mat
3. 0 0 Laser On ms ooo oo Laser Off ms ooo velocity Marking mms 2000 0 Delay Marking ms 0 40 Positioning ms 50 00 Positioning roms 4000 0 Laser On ms 0 15 bssercon mie 0 80 Polygon ms 0 30 0 00 0 20 Configuration Control Tool Name Description Open Tries to create a connection to the laser Close Closes the open laser connection Save Saves the configuration contained in a ini file Load Load the configuration in the specified ini file gt EAA A TA EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 118 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e d Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Laser Type Laser Configuration Laser type IPG Laser 10 and 20 Watt This specifies the type of laser used in the laser system Different types of lasers also allow the specification of additional settings In this case the Advanced Settings button is activated automatically Current Laser Settings Laser Configuration Current settings The current laser settings display the actual Laser settings values used in relation to the marking parameter Power 95 Erennepey TEES settings es 50 00 Velocity
4. General Caption Make Loop variable loop value Start value In order to set the incremental loop a loop variable must be specified by making a selection in the Loop Variable combo box A start value an end value and the increments of the loop must then be entered e The start value end L value and increments may also be variables 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support III EE EE dett 96 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 3 5 Conditional Loop The Conditional Loop enables a ET repetition of the part of the program within While General CaptianiNote the loop providing the given condition is Condition true If the given condition is no longer valid the program will continue after the loop 13 3 6 Program End 3 Program End element ends the program immediately at that position and does not execute any following program Start elements It is therefore possible for example to use branches and If Junction loops to trigger a premature abortion of the program in certain instances 3 End 13 3 7 Comment Note S programm This programming element createsa M comment in a SpeedMark program This is
5. www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 51 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Settings Graphic Properties Use this to adjust the main raster graphic settings in order to optimise them for laser marking Dot Density Use this to specify the pixel density in dots per inch Contrast and Brightness Use this to align the contrast and brightness of the imported raster graphic to those of the laser marking Dithering This is used to describe the process of simulating colours using a reduced colour palette e g converting a colour picture to a black white graphic The following dithering algorithms are available in SoeedMark Next colour Floyd Steinberg otucki Sierra Jarvin Judice amp Ninke Stevenson amp Arche Burkes Execution mode The execution mode determines if a graphic will be marked row by row or vectorized The following options are available e Photo greyscale Graphic will be marked row by row recommended for photos e Logo Black White Graphic will be vectorized and the found regions will be quickly marked with vectors recommended for logos Inverted This specifies whether a raster graphic should be inverted or not www troteclaser com 13 01 2
6. 5 2 8 Barcode Inserting a barcode opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the various barcode parameters All of these parameters may likewise be adjusted retrospectively in the Graphic Properties window with the exception of the Centre details which can be adjusted via the Transformation window Filling Transformation General Graphic Marking Source Graphic properties New graphic Barcode General graphic properties Line width mm Type 0 01 Code 2 of 5 interleaved l Settings Graphic properties C Checksum C Invert Barcode 123456 gt Advanced settings Type Code 2 of 5 interleaved h Barcode height mm 10 00 E gt Sattings Cl checksum CT Invert Width narrow element mm 0 25 Advanced settings Proportion wide bo narrow element ES Barcode height rnm 10 00 Width narrow element mm 0 25 Proportion wide to narrow element Y mm SP 0 00 Default values are applied automatically to a barcode s filling parameters Barcode Use this to enter the barcode applicable for the barcode type Barcodes only permit numerical values The inputs and properties are not separately validated against the type of barcode selected www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 43 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43
7. an Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving UO e Laser confiquration Marking field 10 s Contral Info I O Inputs bin E Index Description Value The I O inputs display the current status of all 16 SES of the card s available UO inputs SE 3 Laser Status 3 3 4 Laser Status 4 It is possible to change the name of the inputs 2 and 5 eneralAlarm aJ by double clicking on the name e Shutter apen 5 l y Reset w The new names are then also available in o SE 3 elements such as the Wait For Signal element g Input 3 10 Input 10 JJ 11 Input 11 l 12 Input 12 J 13 Input 13 14 Input 14 nm 15 Input 15 m 16 Input 16 J I O Outputs outputs E Index Description value The I O outputs of all 16 of the card s I O i Latch IPG 2 outputs can be set using this dialog 2 SW Running E 3 Pilot Laser E An UO output is set by clicking on the dotin the 4 SC 9 Value column green HIGH grey LOW iT 2 6 i3eneralAlarm aut JJ y Reserved lt is possible to change the name of the outputs Output 8 2 r ve by double clicking on the name a Output 9 3 10 CurEputk 10 A The new names are then also available in 11 Output 11 3 elements such as the Set Signal element 12 Output 12 E 13 Output 1 3 Si 14 Output 14 A 15 Output 15 16 Output 16 SS Scanner Head Manual Control Control This dialog is used to Laser confiauration Marknafeid 10s Control info manually move the move manually mirrors for test and x
8. Align Top Aligns all selected graphic elements to the upper most element Aligns all selected graphic elements to the central horizontal axis The centre being the horizontal centre of all selected elements Aligns all selected graphic elements to the bottom most element Opens the properties dialog of a selected element A graphic element properties dialog is usually located at on the right hand side of SpeedMark please also refer to Chapter4 2 3 on page 17 Align Centre Align Bottom EC B HS je E El T Properties 4 4 3 View Menu Menu item Description Project Management Displays the Project Management window containing the programs currently open Marking Parameters Displays the marking parameters dialog Graphic Properties Displays the graphic properties for a selected graphic element Flow chart Displays the flow chart for the current selected program Free Transformation Displays the Free Transformation dialog for editing one or more selected graphic elements Mark Borders Displays the Mark Borders dialog Debug Window The Debug Window menu item consists of several windows for controlling dynamic programs e Variable Monitoring e Error Messages Toolbars The Toolbars menu item contains all tool bars available within www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 22 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mai
9. End ie Removes all breakpoints All elements containing a breakpoint are displayed in the flow diagram with a simple red breakpoint symbol Re executing the function deletes the breakpoint again www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 98 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 4 2 Incremental Program Execution X The Debugging function is used to activate the SpeedMark Debug Mode The program execution runs to the first breakpoint or until any Program End is found opeedMark stops the program execution at the first breakpoint it finds as per the instructions of the breakpoint 9 The Single Program Instruction function executes the current element in the flow diagram jumps to the next element without executing it and waits for the next user input Execute Program Block executes sub program requesis X Continue Program causes SpeedMark to continue with the program without interruption until the next breakpoint d otops the program and ends the execution Pauses the program The program can be continued using Continue Program 13 4 3 Actual Variable Values Controlling variables GRO While SpeedMark is in Debug Mode it is Leasiahie namberzsHb
10. ITT EE ET ET 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 103 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 6 2 Set I O Output Se gt Element properties This control element sets an I O output of a Set output General Caption Note system configured I O card Hardware It is possible to set one or more outputs ere ree ees p If the dot under Value is set to green the output Caption is set to HIGH i If the dot under Value is set to grey the output Pilot Laser is set to LOW The output values are set by simply clicking on the dot a a a m D fa e m E s n o 1 Ei 13 6 3 Delay a do Delay General CaptionjNote ithe Delay control element delays program see execution for a set period Der ne 1000 This value may be specified in the Time field This control element is usually used when external systems e g axes require specific time spans before proceeding with the actual marking III EE ET ET 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 104 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual Sp
11. trotec laser marking cutting engraving SpeedMark laser Marking SS engraving Version G0 User manual SpeedMark V3 0 www troteclaser com trotec laser marking cutting engraving ERED LR ae a AER TROTEC VERTRIEBS UND ZZ V T NN PRODUKTIONS GmbH H R Lb Linzer StraBe 156 dia MI na A 4600 Wels HELL ee d 4 ub VI ER Tel 443 7242 239 0 SS E mall roieeQiredaser com www troteclaser com TROTEC accepts no liability for any direct or indirect damage arising from the application or use of the products circuits or software described herein The operating instructions must be read carefully and observed before the equipment is commissioned TROTEC reserves the right to amend any product described herein without prior notice This document and all diagrams remain the intellectual property of Trotec Produktions u Vertriebs GmbH The entire document has been provided to the user for personal use only This document may not be reproduced or passed to a third party without our written approval Any infringement will be prosecuted under criminal law BV TE ET ET Te 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 2 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Contents laser marking cutting engrav
12. 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r eo t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Type Use this to select the type of barcode The following barcodes are available in SpeedMark e Code 2 of 5 interleaved Code 2 of 5 industrial Code 2 of 5 matrix Code 39 Code 39 Extended Code 128A Code 128B Code 128C Code 93 Code 93 Extended Code MSI Code Postnet Code Codabar Code EAN8 Code EAN13 Code UPC A Code UPC EO Code UPC E1 Code UPC Supp 2 Code UPC Supp 5 Code EAN128A Code EAN128B Code EAN128C Settings The Checksum checkbox is used to indicate whether a checksum should be created or not The Invert checkbox is used to indicate whether a barcode should be displayed inverted or not Advanced Settings Use this to adjust the size of the barcode and the width of the bars The quite zone input field is only activated for inverted barcodes whereby it adds a black border to make the barcode more legible for the barcode scanner www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 44 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 9 Data Matrix Inserting a data matrix opens the New Graphic dialog in which
13. 1 o0 Start FPGA Index Description 1 00 ExternalSystemOn Oo c CF E GO ba LE Poo CH O1 ExternallaserBusy O2 Internalsystemon O3 InternalSystemBusy O4 InternalSystemReady 05 ExternalSystemReady 06 InternalGeneraldlarm O7 Externalseneralalarm 08 Generaldlarm 09 ShutkerGpen 10 Reset 11 ErmergencyOut Doc ch tf Roco ba p pd 1 StopFPisA z LaopIn 03 LoopOut 04 PowerSood1 DM 05 Powersoode4 06 PowerSood24VLaser OF LOFF Lu OSLO ZOE D8 shutterErrar 10 ResetPressed 11 12 AllowEmission 13 BusyFRPGA 4 StarbOuE 7 15 Startutra Ln Aoc ccocococcococcocootr cococcococcoococcocooQe E lt Version The Version information mask supplies all the information TLC2 Module Version relating to the version of the card used 2 5 TLC2 DLL version 437 TLCZ Hex Version 2432 The RTC Version 1139 Version Info ITT EE EE dett Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 122 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 3 3 SpeedMark Windows Laser Status Laser status x The current status of the laser is displayed in opeedMark using the Laser Status window Scanner Control Scanner control x This window is used to manually move the mirrors
14. 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r o t e C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 3 10 Internal RunScreen RunScreen Pragress inFarmatian The Internal RunScreen window is used to interrupt Total time ms the current program It displays the overall flow time 5440 when the program is complete Marking Status Mo marking 8 3 11 Program Messages Program messages x Barcode 12345 was marked The AddProgramMessage program command can be used to issue program sl messages in this window 8 3 12 Program Log Program log x Warning 16 03 2010 11 06 27 Barcode 12345 marked The AddProgram LogText Failure 6 03 2010 11 06 27 Workpiece nok placed in program command can be used to issue log entries in this window The entries are displayed in different formats depending on the log level HIIII TEEN EI EE H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 78 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 4 User Groups Via the menu Tools gt User Rights and Desktops it is possible to open the User Rights Management dialog User rights and desktop management The user right
15. A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 10 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C First oteps laser marking cutting engraving 3 4 Scope of Application of Software The SpeedMark software may be used to e Control the supplied laser system Mark vector and bitmap images Create your own graphics Create dynamic user programs Implement user programs Control external hardware HIIII TEEN EI EE ett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 11 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 User Interface This chapter of the user manual explains the design and structure of the SpeedMark user interface in detail It includes all the functions controlled using the menus and toolbars Eiki JX Ma Desktops ee AAA P 1 uUpe res T Filing Transformation General Graphic Markina Source General graphic properties Line width mm Smoothening Factor 0 01 fi Graphic properties Font Tp Arial Text Trotec r Fant effects C Bold italic gt Size Font size Line spacing pm fma 0 00 Character spacing E Text style Ch Normal C Tex
16. A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 64 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 rotec laser marking cutting engraving Material Parameter Manager 7 Material Parameter Manager CH Se di 9 Bocumeriatian _04 L Project Start Took T 3 Ende Lasercontroller Online Marking mode Realtime Materialparameter Manager Material database Global marking parameter Material database E Standard Standard Metal Steel Annealing Material Standard Parameter Mamm Marking Ie B m Bitmap Marking Vector Steel Engraving i Anodized Aluminium Marking Param 3 Marking Plastics PA Polyamide PC Palycarbonate rar Param 4 Marking Param 5 Marking d PC Palycarbonate cala Parani G PS Param 7 Marking Param amp Marking Param 9 Marking Param 10 Marking Param 11 Marking Param 12 Marking Param 13 Marking Param 14 Param 15 Marking Marking HOOOOOOOOOO0O008H Positioning LC Par ameter Bitmap 100 35 50 00 Ma Power 72 Filing Graphic Material parameter Intensity adjustment Power 0935 Parameter settings Material group Li Line Width mm 1 epe E AS Transformation Marking 0 01 General Source Speed 055 Material Standard Standard Name Quality Bitmap BE 55
17. AE Parameter Gran 100 95 50 00 Kuzi CN Ef CC H H a A e ipo rie ae ms S gt Desktops Ellipse Outlinetext Rechteck As illustrated by the flow chart the first the line and the circle are marked followed by the text and then the rectangle and the arc The flow may be adjusted by changing the order of the individual elements e Ihe user does not require any programming knowledge to perform this type of L laser marking All steps can be carried out with confidence and ease using fixed defined elements EATA ti 8111 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 13 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 1 2 Dynamic SpeedMark Program The following example illustrates a dynamic SpeedMark program which uses settings to mark 4 lines and a text 3 0 C Decuments and Settings All LisersWpplication Data Trotec S peedmark Projects Documentat x O Edt View Project Start Tools Window Help eue 229 v Outlinetext Q Circle Rectangle Marking this arc 4 times S G We PParrIng made patcime As illustrated by the flow chart just one line is marked to start with Then SpeedMark checks whe
18. Anchor point point also variable E GL im m s Kli Le www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 107 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com ering User manual SpeedMark V3 0 yanda i t r te Cc Advanced Programming laser marking cutting engraving 14 Advanced Programming lt is possible to fully automate SpeedMark programs using the advanced programming elements a Sh Gi Pageant dc Zil AB nsaetasf ig Subd ofc L apita VARTEXT Troter Advanced programming knowledge definitely offers an advantage with this L type of laser marking This type of programming is mainly used in industrial environments employing repetitive tasks of long duration gt A AA EALA 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 108 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Advanced Programming laser marking cutting engraving 14 4 Advanced Programming Elements 14 1 1 Calculation Allocation E lemen properties Qn Calculation Allocation element is used to create flow scripts in the SoeedMark Calculations Statements General Caption Nate script language Source text 1 VARNUMBER 10 This makes it p
19. tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e d User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 4 Menu and Toolbar Functions The main menu is displayed at the very top of the program window by default File Edit View Project Start Tools Window Help X The most often used functions can be accessed via the standard toolbars using the mouse MERON A eee a a o a aA Parameter Bitmap 100 35 50 00 M Line width mm 0 01 Sal Desktops 7 The status bar contains the status of various programs Lasercontroller Online Marking mode Realtime Km 24 43 mm Y 65 34 mm zi em Ze 4 4 1 File Menu Menu item Symbol Description New La The New symbol opens a window used to specify whether a New Program or a New Sub Program should be created New Mew Mew program Mew subpragram New ti Creates a new master program in SpeedMark New program New LN Adds a new sub program to an existing master New Sub Program program Open g Opens a master program or sub program Save BR oaves the current master or sub program oave As ka Saves the current master or sub program under another name or directory Save All SI saves all sub programs and the master program Close Closes the current program Close All Closes all open programs End Ends SpeedMark and closes all open programs 4 4 2 Edit Menu Menu item
20. vote used to provide information on the flow of such a program for any other SpeedMark Note Comment users working with it Note Comment A suitable text can be entered in the Element Properties window III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 97 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r eo t e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 4 Debug Programs In order to support the development of SpeedMark programs SpeedMark provides several program debugging functions Incremental program execution Breakpoints Window for displaying current variable values Window for displaying any error messages oymbols before Debug Mode is activated oymbols while Debug Mode is activated A INE RR 13 4 1 Breakpoints Flow chart x opeedMark stops the current program execution when it reaches breakpoints and the program developer is able to E 5 Start evaluate the current progress view variable values and investigate any errors F For loop Before you can add a breakpoint to a program you must select an element in the flow diagram a Then select the Switch Breakpoint function from the main menu H Start the context menu or the toolbar 7 Next e oets or removes a breakpoint in a program instruction
21. 18 PE CONDI En EE 19 2 3 4 Programming EE 20 4 4 Menu and Toolbar Functions 11 ee ee iieeeeee ee ieeeeeeeu sienne nen n hann sna aha ann sna asas n n sanas saam anna annt 21 aS rtm E 21 Ale E OMEN 0 RR ee ne ee eee ene ee ee eee eee 21 MAS VIG WIC a M 22 AAA Proel WCU NNI 24 S bet Igi Ee EE 24 S NoHKeea iim 24 Bevel VINO OWS EE 25 amiNola ed 25 4 5 Context Menu PUNCH ONS enirn rea fuma xiu ci br xen ir cu iua anie ac oru E a rc Eege EE 25 5 Editing Graphic Elements eeeieeeieee eere eee eene eene nennen nnn annt 26 eh ASME A Mec 26 5 1 1 Creating a graphic Element 26 5 1 2 Selecting Elements 28 5 1 3 Changing the View in the Drawing Interface 28 5 1 4 Editing Graphic Elements with the Mouse 28 oye Pow p20 6 PR OP N ETE TT 30 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 3 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Contents laser marking cutting engraving Oe ee Oe MAN SIO UU m m Tm 31 5 2 Creating and Editing Graphic Element sccseeeccsessseeeseeeesseeeeeoenseeeeeeoessseeseoonseeeesonsseeeseonens
22. 3 SpeedMark Windows The COM port module does not use any windows in SpeedMark www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 145 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Gem User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C iert Extensions laser marking cutting engraving 16 Extensions Extensions are used to provide additional functions within SpeedMark Proagram1 opr Programz opr Proagrama3 opr Program4 opr Load program A program vem i Total tine me Status Mo marking SES DE eR cue alim In contrast to modules extensions directly increase the functional range of L SpeedMark It is therefore also possible use the extension function of modules www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 146 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Extensions laser marking cutting engraving 16 1 Configuration of Extensions Wi Extension list Folder program selection Folder selection Configured program folders ee Sa ER S Ro E ER OR ROC NOR re C Development SPEEDMARK 2 5 5PEEDMARKIEYE Projects F
23. 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 12 Raster Graphics The raster graphic element is used to import raster graphics from external programs e g Paint Adobe Photoshop SoeedMark supports a variety of different import filters for transferring data Inserting a raster graphic opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the file name of the graphic and the import position centre Graphic Properties can be used to retrospectively adjust the raster graphic settings in terms of pixel density contrast brightness dithering and execution mode New graphic Transformation General Graphic Marking New graphic Source General graphic properties Trotec jpg Line width rnm 0 01 Graphic properties Source Settings fellsner Desktopi Trotec jpg a Settings dot density dpi 00 Contrast m 0 m E g brightness L1 D gH mM g Dikhering Sen Floyd Steinberg T x mm Y mm Execution made 0 00 0 00 Fhoto greyscale C Invert Source New Graphic A raster graphic is usually imported by entering a file name including the full file path or by pressing the button with the three dots to open a file selection dialog The following raster graphic import filters are available in SpeedMark e Bitmap bmp e JPEG jpg jpeg
24. C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 1 General The Tools toolbar can be used to create new control and programming elements in the flow chart Such elements can be created simply by clicking on the respective symbol Then move the mouse to the flow diagram and insert the element by clicking the mouse on the desired position The arrows positioned next to each element in the toolbar are used to access additional elements All available control and programming elements are located on the toolbar beginning with the traffic light symbol Wait for Signal An arrow is located next to each symbol and clicking once on an arrow opens a list containing all the graphic elements available for this group 13 2 Variables Variables are used In n SpeedMark to transfer information sme of variabla from one control or m programming element to the next Type Dimensions Integer d l l Marne Type Number of dimensions All defined variables Text Text are available Zahl Integer throughout the Floating decimal Floating point number program That means that you may for example calculate an X position save it in a variable and then transfer it to a graphic element for dynamic positioning The List of Variables dialog pictured above may be opened directly using the Project of Variables menu This dialog contains options for creating editing and deleting variables In the Spe
25. DU 100 Iil Zi L Param 7 Marking LOU 000 0 9n UU 100 Iil Zi C Param 8 Marking 100 2000 0 au 100 I1 Zi C Param 9 Marking LOU en 9n UU 100 Iil Zi C Param 10 Marking 100 2000 0 an DU 100 Iil Zi C Param 11 Marking LU 000 0 on UU 100 Iil Zi L Param 12 Marking 100 enn 0 Sn 100 Iil Zi L Param 13 Marking LU 000 0 AU UU 100 Iili Zi L Param 14 Marking LU 000 01 9n UU 100 Iil Zi C Param 15 Marking 100 2000 0 au 100 I1 Zi Positioning A material parameter set always consists of 16 parameters with a name and an allocated colour This colour is also the colour used to represent the graphic elements in the drawing interface The material parameters may be defined according to the following settings e Active Name Specifies Name and state e Marking mode Defines special executions modes e aser system parameters opecifies the laser output marking speed and frequency e Quality This is used to specify any laser marking delay values e Advanced opecifies advanced settings e g repetitions www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 67 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving 7 2 1 Active Name Defines if a material
26. Hand Drags and drops the drawing interface into a new position Zoom Zooms in to an area selected with this tool Next View Switches to the next zoom view If there is no further zoom view this will not function Previous View Switches back to the previous zoom view Magnify Magnifies the zoom on the drawing interface This is referenced according to the centre of the drawing interface Demagnify Demagnifies the zoom on the drawing interface This is referenced according to the centre of the drawing interface Window Size Zooms in to the drawing interface in order to display the entire editing field E PP RPG 5 1 4 Editing Graphic Elements with the Mouse The position and size of graphic elements can be adjusted directly using the mouse This is done using the Select tool Graphic elements must be selected before adjustments can be made www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 28 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving The illustration to the right shows a selected text element with the selection markers Selecting an element automatically superimposes nine selection points squares and a central circle which are used in conjunction with the mouse cursor to adjust the element D
27. Line width mm 0 00 0 01 Eu Graphi ti ee apne properties 0 00 SE Maize Height mm 10 00 width mm 10 00 gt ITT TTT ETH 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 37 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 6 Text Inserting text opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the various text parameters All of these parameters may likewise be adjusted retrospectively in the Graphic Properties window with the exception of the Centre details which can be adjusted via the Transformation window Graphic properties n TS Mew graphic Eur Transformation General Graphic Marking Source Fone IISOCT General graphic properties Text Line width rm Smoothening Factor EET Bi Graphic properties Font ISOCT Size m ij Font size Line spacing Ep 5 Dn 0 00 2 Text Character spacing n on Text style Sine amp Normal Font size Line spacing CH Textbox aU 5 00 fnm hi o 00 2 CH Ring marking Character spacing gog Center i s x x mm mm r Text style 0 00 0 00 Gei Normal v CH Textbox MERCIER 2 TLS i Font The text element font is a so called single line font which produces the symbols using lines The following fonts are availa
28. Management The Access Rights tab is m used to define the rights of a Fibre uestes individual user groups in EE ae Access rights detail 7 Her aroun Sdminstrators It can be used to specify l e amp coass fight amp cti Description whether menu items should D Seier SES a be activated or deactivated Sy Sart SpeedMark Leer is permitted to start Speed and also whether menu py Gut spaectark Leer E permitted to out Spee Er Sa Fie File rights items should be visible or zh ed Creation of rie program Liser E permibad to craaca a nev 5er is permitted to create neu Leer i germibed to ope a progre Lisez t5 permitted to savaa file Lier is permkbed to save a prog Leer i dermithed to dose a prag m invisible Us Nen pogam ER Hea subprogeam amp Open ty Save Sy Save as amp Close i 0 Geht Wi AAA AT T UST SE CST UT dall al slsi XE ST SE XI 8 6 Users nu opeedMark users may be UU created and edited in the 3 vulpe Users tab Rp User ops Access rights Meme DiescrigLian User group The Add button can be ih Adenistrater Administrate Adninsralos used to add new users a Developer Developer Develozers 5er Lisers Operator Omer abors The Edit button can be used edit existing users The Delete button can be used to delete existing users KH L However this is not possible for the final user of the Administrator user group gt EAA A TA EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und
29. Marking mmis Positioning mms 2000 0 10000 0 Delay Marking ms Laser On ms 0 35 0 07 Positioning ms Laser Ott ms O25 1 35 Pagon ms 0 05 Settings On Opening Laser Configuration Settings on open The Settings On Opening define the marking Laser settings parameter values to be used when the card is Power 95 SEENEN initialised inn coo Further information about marking parameter velocity settings can be found in Chapter Error Reference source not found Error Mariing ams Positioning mm s Reference source not found on page Error Ed 10000 0 Bookmark not defined Delay Marking ms Laser On ms mae om Positioning ms Laser OFF ms D25 0 35 Pagon ms 0 05 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 119 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Xon Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Field distorsion Marking Field Laser confiquration Marking Field G s Contral Info Field distarsion Correction File C Program Files Trotec Speedmark Configs TLC2Module LENS 160 CTE Program Fille Program Files Trotec Speedmarki configs TLCeModulel RTC4De hex E In the case of the TLC2 card field distorsion is defined using a correction file specified using the Correction File i
30. Position mm min tax maintenance purposes 0 00 emmmer SSS Position mm he J Am o m www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 121 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec laser marking cutting engraving Modules and Components FPGA Ili TLC Configuration KE Laser configuration Markina Field 10 s Control FPis4 Info The tab sheet FPGA shows a detailed overview of the current state of the laser FPA access for status request system FPGA CON Interface Com All signals which are eer processed by the TLC2 FPGA Version BCD Switch FPGA are presented ina 2 0 o signal Overview System Status Laserstatus Index Description Index Description 1 O0 Externalkey ui 1 32 Laserstatus 1 D1 External bort 33 LaserSkatus2 O2 ExternalReservedo 34 LaserStatuss 3o LaserSkatus4 36 Latch ZP 38 Laserz 39 ModBoost 40 Inputd 41 Inputi 42 Inpute 43 Input3 44 Input4 45 Inputs 46 Inpute 47 Input 03 ExternalReserved O4 TO abort OS 06 oF 06 Internalkey 09 Internal4bort 10 InternalReservedd 11 12 ExternallOReset wor zl c OI bh Co P D OD ch OI Cou P Fb Eh Fe xL bw hr c me pen eccococococcoococcoocoec cCoccocococccococcoc 15 OurFpur SEaErn FPGA Status Index Description
31. Saves all configurations Load Loads all configuration settings Field Correction Field correction is used to straighten out the lines at the edge of the marking field which have curved outwards and therefore to refine a rectangle The Select Focal Field correction Field configuration Laser configuration Scanner configuration Status 10 s Service p Ges field is Determine Field properties r SelecEFocal length and Field size used to select the Focus length Height x width Field lenses chosen Mark Field border C 100 mm 70 ror x 20 me previously Gi 160mm 110m x 110 mm C 200 mm 140 mim x 140 mm Mark Field Borders 254 mm 180 mm x 180 mm marks a particular field 420 mm 280 mm x 280 mm necessary for later CH 100 mm 56 mm x 56 men UN measurements www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 125 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com m trotec eing User manual SpeedMark V3 0 x Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving A field marked in this way must then be measured The outline below represents the previously marked field X Negative X Positive Upper Upper X Negative X Positive Centre Centre X Negative X Positive Lower Lower The same principle is eget applied to X measurements l m rA negatis MY positiv r amp DOS an
32. Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 80 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving The following properties may be specified for a Edit user user e User name e Full name of user Mame e Password i Assi d Administrator ign ror ssigned user groups pem User status active inactive EE Password sesso pepe psp Password repetition akki User group Adminstrators Active 8 7 Basic User Rights Settings User rights and desktop management The basic user rights EIUS roe BUE settings are used to define user control behaviour in Giu res pide cH more detail Defaut user login The Standard User Login User No defauk bgn user option is used to specify a user registered automatically when SpeedMark starts Togn options kl Password required an login The Password Required for Login option specifies whether a user must enter a password when registering or not ENVASE a dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 81 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Configuring opeedMark laser marking cutting engraving 9 Configuring S
33. Y men 0 00 5 2 2 Line Inserting a line opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the exact start and end points The Graphic Properties window may be used to adjust these values retrospectively l Fil Transformation General New graphic ep Graphic Marking hours Stark point General graphik properties mm Line width Iren 15 00 uH Y rimi Graphic properties 15 00 Stark point SZ mm End point 715 00 X mm Y ren EIER 15 00 15 00 e Y mm End point 15 00 x from 15 00 Y imm III EE EE a dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 34 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com 2 User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 23 Ellipse Circle Inserting an ellipse circle opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the centre the diameter and the starting angle The Graphic Properties window may be used to retrospectively adjust the starting angle only The other properties may be adjusted via the Transformation window _ Graphic properties m X New graphic Filling Transformation General Graphic Marking SGre Center General graphic properties e mm Line width mm Smoothening Factor 0 00 Do up 1 Y mm di om Graphic properties Angle Diamet
34. a list of all available variables 13 5 4 Dynamic Loading of Vector Graphics The File Print Out source content is available for vector graphic type graphic elements and allows the dynamic import of various vector graphics while a SpeedMark program is running A valid file name must be added to the File Print Out field in the form of a variable of a calculated string As with Print Out a Variable Wizard is also available It is also possible to specify whether an import should only be carried out if changes are made to the file That means that SpeedMark checks whether the current imported graphic has changed its format in any way before a new import is carried out Under certain circumstances this can significantly affect the execution speed of the created program Graphic properties trotec laser marking cutting engraving Graphic properties E General Sr Ce TransFormation Markig Filing Graphic a Rule Far text Expression Expression Expression Variable assistert General sock Transformation Marking Filing Graphic Rule For text File expression Fie expression File expression Verlable assisterk Kg Insert File settings 7 Reload file only on changes Information on defining and creating calculated values and functions can be found in Chapter 14 Advanced Programming on page 108 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Li
35. button The layout and content of the Settings dialog for each of the graphic elements are described in Chapter 5 2 Creating and Editing Graphic Elements on page 33 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 27 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 1 2 Selecting Elements The Select tool d can be used to select elements in both the flow chart and the drawing interface The Select tool provides several options for selecting elements in the flow chart and the drawing interface e Make a single selection by clicking on an element in the flow chart or gt drawing interface L e Make a multiple selection by dragging a selection rectangle over the drawing interface e Make a multiple selection by selecting the individual graphic elements on the drawing interface while holding down the Shift key e Make a multiple selection by selecting the individual graphic elements on the flow chart while holding down the Shift key 5 1 3 Changing the View in the Drawing Interface In order to better edit the graphic elements the drawing interface can be adjusted to suit the editing requirements using the Zoom and Drag functions The tools and toolbars described below can be used for this purpose
36. ereu iie w 97 13 4 Depug PO ele Tun EE 98 Uns MEDS AO NN ETE 98 13 4 2 Incremental Program Execution cccccssseccccssseecceeseecceessceccauscecceseeessageessaueeesseaseesssseeessaneesessageees 99 13 4 3 Actual Variable Values ccccccccccsssececceeesseeeeceeeeeceeesaaeeeceeesaaaseeeeessaaaeceeesseuseceeessaaeceesssaaeeeeesssageeeees 99 13 4 4 Displaying Error Messages 99 13 5 Serial Text and Dynamic Graphic Element Content eeeeeeeee eee ceeeeee rennen nnne 100 LESS MID UI WEE 100 EE cM E 101 os DOO SS SIONS sopore dads dier Div asd FP EUAR arit ES AAAA EEEN RO V MU EKA ME ENESETUNNE ENAS E 102 13 5 4 Dynamic Loading of Vector Graphics nnne nnn nnns nnn nns 102 136 COMIN Ol ICICI CC 103 TsO CE VAIL FO SIC Mall ccotensansneruncraidusinsmies sisi tud niue DUIS nort E S E PI OE RMDE UIS E tuber PU T ne PORUM MIU T 103 S HO ON M 104 e LCA 9 P 104 1950 digo qoo E H 105 13 7 Dynamic FO E e ee a 106 LONE IE POSTON RTT 107 MNS X 107 NT CP Seule M C 107 14 Advanced Progranmiifi E 108 14 1 Advanced Programming TE ET E 109 14 1 1 CaleulatiorAMOC BOT uueencisttn xen tuthkueQnbsuevknE E
37. more thoroughly during the set up and development of SpeedMark programs but takes longer to execute www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 82 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Configuring opeedMark laser marking cutting engraving Production mode optimises all graphic elements and transfers them to the laser system control card allowing the SpeedMark program to be executed more quickly 9 1 4 Units The Units section is used to specify General Language Marking Units Theme Unde whether the SpeedMark interface should display millimetres or inches GH mm CH Inches As SpeedMark always saves and processes all measurements in millimetres it is easy to perform a conversion during operation 9 1 5 Theme In order to be able to adapt better to General Language Marking Units Theme unda customer requirements SpeedMark supports a range of different themes scares Office 2003 Default The following themes are available for selection e Standard e Office 2003 Standard e Office 2003 Blue e Office 2003 Silver e Office 2003 Black 9 1 6 Undo The Undo option is used to specify how General Language Marking LIniEs Theme Undo many undo steps should be saved in SpeedMark when
38. o possible to request all current variable values array number 10 10 The associated window can be opened using Menu View Debug Windows Variable Monitoring 13 4 4 Displaying Error Messages Error messages x lt is possible to display error messages in Test invalid integer value opeedMark during and after the execution of a program The associated window can be opened using Menu gt View gt Debug Windows gt Error Messages www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 99 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 5 Serial Text and Dynamic Graphic Element Content The Serial Text and Dynamic Element Content functions may be used to extend the content of a specific graphic element using a variable component This allows the creation of SpeedMark programs capable of reacting to external circumstances during operation A graphic element must be selected in order to select dynamic graphic element content Then the Source tab can be used to select the relevant content type The following types of content are available for selection depending on the graphic element selected Time stamp Serial text Expressions File expressions 13
39. of any other control card you may be using More detailed information on these guidelines can be found in the relevant documentation for your TLC2 card www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 71 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving 7 3 Exporting Material Parameters With the export option it is possible to write the whole material database into a csv file 7 4 Applying Material Parameters to Graphic Elements Graphic element material parameters can be set in Graphic Properties and via the Material Parameters toolbar 7 4 1 Setting Material Parameters using Graphic Properties The Marking tab in Graphic Properties Graphic properties A can be used to directly apply the Filling Transformation General material parameters to the graphic aranhe Marking Source element using the material parameter combo boxes Material parameter Standard Standard B Gitmap 100 95 50 00 kHz 7 4 2 Setting Material Parameters using the Toolbar Ce Mee Parameter MM Bitmap 10035 50 00 Line width mm 0 01 combo box it is possible to directly set the material parameters of all selected graphic elements The selected parameter is also automatical
40. off a staple of work pieces www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 90 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 Basic Programming and Control Elements opeedMark not only allows the basic marking of graphics using a laser it also affects the flow of a program Basic programming methods can extend SpeedMark programs using a dynamic component with very little effort jun Speediark 2 23 ECs eren F eersten active pent i Standard m Je L m dl TF Junction Text or Lire marking this line 4 times E CN lee ne 3 d C E ni m im 3 IFC WINES Pu erngrmoede dsanme e Rudimentary programming knowledge offers a distinct advantage with this L type of laser marking However programming knowledge is not a requirement for the basic operation of the SpeedMark flow control Additional programing methods can be found in Chapter14 Advanced Programming on page 108 www troteclaser com 91 150 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e
41. on page 73 Program Extensions Opens the Program Extensions dialog for configuring the installed extensions please also refer to 16 Extensions on page 146 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 24 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com eno ew User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec User Interface laser marking cutting engraving Laser system Opens the Components dialog to configure the installed configuration modules and their associated components please also refer to 15 1 Error Reference source not found on page 115 TLC2 Displays a list of components and their available windows depending on the modules installed This list depends on the configuration of SpeedMark Axis control All configured axis can be resetted or controlled Backup Restore All configuration files will be backed up in a file and can be configuration restored from this file Settings Opens the SpeedMark configuration dialog please also refer to 9 1 SpeedMark Settings on page 82 4 4 7 Windows Menu Menu item Symbol Description Arrange Horizontally T Arranges the windows next to one another horizontally Arrange Vertically Arranges the windows under one another vertically Cascade P Overlaps the windows on top of one another Minimize All Minimises all windows Window List Displays a list of all open win
42. output driver gt EA A TA EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 137 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Xon Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Configuration Control Le Card address hex 300 KL E Tool Name Description EE Open Tries to establish a connection to the I O card Le IC Close Closes an open connection Card address hex 300 Card COM port address Save Saves all configurations N W Load Loads all configuration settings Settings setting Description Output Port Displays the switching status of all 16 outputs The individual outputs can be switched manually by clicking on the grey or green dots Output Port Index Displays the index number of each output Output Port Name Displays the name of each output This name can be modified Select an output move the mouse over the name field then click once with the left mouse button The name is now highlighted in blue and can be edited Output Port Inversion Negates individual or all outputs Input Port Displays the switching status of all 16 inputs Input Port Index Displays the index number of each input Input Port Name Displays the name of each input This name can be modified select an input move the mouse over the name field then click once with the l
43. parameter is active or not Inactive material parameters can not be chosen for graphic elements The name of a material parameter can be chosen individually 7 2 2 Marking mode The marking mode defines special execution settings for this material parameter The following options are available e Marking The graphic element will be marked with the specified laser system parameters e Positioning The graphic element will NOT be marked with the laser It will only be used for positioning of the work piece 7 2 3 Laser system parameters Laser output can be defined in per cent for the purposes of laser processing The minimum value is 0 per cent and the maximum value 100 per cent Depending on the laser system used it may be that certain types of laser only produce an actual laser output above a certain threshold value e g 20 L Please refer to the relevant values in the user manual specific to your laser system The Marking Speed parameter affect the behaviour of the scanner head used by your laser system The Marking Speed specifies how fast the scanner head moves during a laser marking process In addition to the output it is also possible to specify the frequency of the laser pulses The minimum and maximum values are therefore limited by the type of laser system used 31 See also 6 2 2 Set Up Workpiece on page 62 32 Values normally range between 20 kHz and 80 kHz www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produkt
44. position selector may also be used to m iii ul specify whether the size should be adjusted from a corner or the centre El Proportional Please also refer to Chapter 4 4 3 View Menu on page 22 Please also refer to Chapter 4 5 Context Menu Functions on page 25 Further information on the docking of windows can be found in Chapter 8 Desktops and User Rights Control on page 73 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 31 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com et e aandards User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Editing Graphic Elements Rotation In order to adjust the rotation a Rotation Point must first be specified This is either achieved by selecting a rotation point using the Rotation Point position selector or by specifying a value in the X and Y input fields The rotation point itself may then be selected independently from the selected element The angle of rotation is also specified This is either possible by selecting an angel in the Angle Selector or by specifying a value in the Angle input field It is also possible to enter negative angles Pressing the Apply button then applies these adjustments to the graphic elements Bend and Mirroring Adjusting the bend simply requires the adjustment of the values in the Horizontal bend and Vertical bend input fields in
45. t r eo t e C Advanced Programming laser marking cutting engraving 14 3 Master Programs and Sub Programs oub programs are used to demm improve the structure of a Path SpeedMark programs and re E Programi ofc C Program FilesiTroteciSpeedmarkYPrajecEst use individual program sections in other SpeedMark programs fs Sub2 orc C Program Files Trotec Speedmarki Projects B Sub3 orc Ci Program Files Trotec SpeedmarkiProjects Se Sub1 ofr C Program Files Trotec SpeedmarkiProjects 14 3 1 Adding or Inserting Sub Programs A new sub program can be added using Menu gt File gt New gt New Sub Program This always assigns a sub program to a master program As sub programs are saved as independent files it is possible to assign them to other master programs as well By right clicking on the master program in the Project Management window it is possible to link existing sub programs to the master program via the menu item Add Existing Sub Program 14 3 2 Specifying Transfer Parameters Start Mate To dynamise sub program requests it is possible to transfer parameters from the master program Parameter list A list of parameters consisting of local are e sub program variables is therefore defined in the sub program start element When the sub program starts the variables are populated with the values ccept Cancel from the master program www troteclaser com 13 0
46. the bending angle section Pressing the Apply button applies these adjustments to the graphic elements Graphic elements can be mirrored directly using the Horizontal Mirroring and Vertical mirroring buttons 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wel trotec laser marking cutting engraving Position and Size Rotation fend and Mirroring Free Transformation x Rotabnig point SZ mm Rot ing point ar Kl SI Y ren m a s l 35 50 Rotating angle Angie Free Transformation Position and Size Rotation Bend and Mir poring Bending ange Horizontal bent E vertical bent Mirroring Horizontal mirroring Vertical mirraring www troteclaser com s Austria Technical Support 32 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 Creating and Editing Graphic Elements The following graphic elements are available in SoeedMark Graphic element Name e Point Ki Line Q Ellipse Circle Q Curve g Rectangle T Text T Outline Text TM Barcode 1234 E Data Matrix UID Data Matrix SH EH DXF Vector Graphic BMP Raster Graphic PDF PoF 2 Import e Ihe following chapters contain descriptions of how to insert the graphic elements in the flow chart as t
47. the selection and select Edit Variable Name from the context menu 13 2 3 Deleting Variables Variables can be deleted simply by selecting the variable to be deleted from the list then clicking on the red X symbol 9 A variable name may only be allocated once within a SpeedMark program The use of matrix variables is described in more detail in document SpeedMark Scripting Reference www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 93 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 3 Basic Programming Elements The programming elements give SpeedMark programs a dynamic component Mateicomment You can open the properties dialog for each of the elements with a double click If Junction For loop Mex 1 While loop End 13 3 1 Basic Element Properties AM Element properties x i Element properties While General Caption Nate While General Caption Note Caption Breakpoint EE m While loop Element is active Notes Conment The Basic Element Properties tab is used to specify whether the element should have a breakpoint whether the element is active and which title and comment should be displayed 9This chapter describe
48. 0 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 3 SpeedMark Windows All SpeedMark windows can be opened and closed using the menu items on the View main menu 8 3 1 Project Management The Project Management window lists the el Programl C Program Files Trotec speedma master program and assigned sub programs amp amp subl ofc C Program Files TroteclSpeedma The second column displays the file paths 8 3 2 Marking Parameters Fee The Marking Parameters management window op Xx ke displays all the defined marking parameter sets H Name and also allows marking parameters to be Standard added edited and deleted Marking Parameter 1 Shee Alurminiurn 8 3 3 Graphic Properties Graphic properties Filling TransFormation The Graphic Properties window displays all the Graphic Marina data relating to a selected graphic element It may also be used to adjust all the relevant properties Line width mm EENEG 0 01 General graphic properties 8 3 4 Flow Diagram Flow chart X 5 start TT Outline text 3 End The Flow Diagram window displays the entire program flow It is also possible to adjust the structure of the flow by inserting elements mmm HIIII TEEN EI EE et 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Stras
49. 0 COM port COM Bi E ia P l el A Field correction Field configuration Laser configuration Scanner configuration Status 0 s Service Positioning speed mmis Marking speed mmis Polygon delay ms 4000 0 2000 0 G Positioning delay ms Marking delay ms ff 0 4 gt Move manually x position mm Min M ax Dm Ds Ts Tee v position mm Dm o E Tel Offline cardMessage Setting switched off switched on Move Manually Move Manually is used to move the X and Y mirrors individually www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 128 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Status l O s b Card address hex 300 COM pork COM hl fe L EJ Field correction Field configuration Laser configuration Scanner configuration Status 10 s Service Status Port Controll port finpuk Index Identifier 1 Status 1 Status z Status 3 Status 4 Status 5 Status 6 Status 7 Status 8 Status 9 Status 10 Status 11 Status 12 Status 13 Status 14 Status 15 Status 16 Index Identifier 3 SHFC HO MarkStart LASONPAN MarkAbort Canin 6 Contin Canin 8 ccccocooQ 2 3 4 5 E 8 9 e c Control
50. 00 Wels Austria Technical Support 41 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r e t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Text box In this instance a text box is placed around the A element when it is first created or this style applied ji oT LOTH LI From this point on this text box represents the s SS definitive border of the element This border is also used to calculate the alignment left right centred ATT ET lel lid For example any lines which do not fit into the text box are compressed so that they may displayed within the overall size Any lines which do not fit into the text box are cut off Mere RD LEE KH EH p This type of text style is mainly used for markings on a workpiece of a specific size Hing marking The ring marking style is used to display the text in the form of a virtual ring marking defined by the Radius parameter Only the first line of multiple lines of text is displayed Please refer to the button top right in the Text Style section www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 42 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving
51. 011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 52 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 13 PDF The PDF graphic element supports the import of PDF files used for raster graphic elements A PDF file can be selected for importing using a file selection dialog Grafikimport Look in E Docu m CS ES T SpeedMarkDocu DE vz 5 pdF Mu Recent Documents Desktop My Network File name SpeedM arkDacu DE v2 5 pdf Open Places a Files of type Adobe Portable Document File D pdf DN Cancel d e Use the Import Graphic Wizard to set the Graphic import wizard Step 1 of 1 El necessary import settings such as Import DPI Page and Import Position Centre Import dpi 200 The imported PDF element is then available in opeedMark as a raster graphic All raster graphic qum settings can be found in the previous Chapter pa 5 2 12 Raster Graphics on page 51 Abbrechen www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 53 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 tro
52. 1 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 113 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec i aser marking cutting engraving Advanced Programmin I k It is also possible to transmit values from the sub program back to the master program The identifier Ref is then prefixed to the name of the variable in the parameter list Example of a parameter list VarZahl Ref VarText In the example above the VarText value is transmitted back to the master program on completion of the sub program 14 3 3 Opening a Sub program Call General Caption Mote Sub programs can be opened by the master program and other sub programs using the Sub Program programming element S 9 Sub program Subi All parameters to be transferred are C File specified in the parameter list separated by a comma This makes it possible to enter both variable and fixed values Parameter LU VarText e Inthe case of reference parameters a variable must be entered when the L sub program is requested Please also refer to 14 1 6 Sub Program on page 111 HIIII EH EE H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 114 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual S
53. 10 Laser System Configuration on page 84 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 89 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Pre and Post Processing laser marking cutting engraving 12 Pre and Post Processing With Pre and Post Processing it is possible to set up the behaviour of programs at the start and end phase Ti SpeedMark 3 0 C Documents and Settings All Users A pplication Data Trotec SpeedMark Projects Program1 ofc 3 o Hie cB ject Stark w er M bitmap 100 50 00k Line width mm 0 01 12 1 1 Options of the start element TI S The automatic program loop repeats the i Element properties program as long as it is not cancelled Start Mote The option Start exchaust at program start Parameter list send according commands to the exhaust Correct exhaust configuration is necessary Program settings L Automatic program loop The MarkBusy signal can be automatically Start exhaust on program start set with the following option 7 Set mark busy signal at startup The option automatic program Start at start C Automatic program start at start signal signal waits with program execution until a Message MarkStart signal comes In combination with automatic program loop it is very easy to work
54. 5 1 Time Stamp Time Stamp may be selected for the content source P SPhieproperties x of text elements The current text is then replaced Filing Transformation General by today s date Graphic Marking Source Rule For text It is also possible to specify the presentation format rest ang by using the Format combo box D abe ITimeFarmat Format idd mm yyy The types of content available for selection depend on the graphic element selected e g graphic elements such as rectangles or lines do not possess any content types www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 100 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 5 2 Serial Text Graphic properties x serial Text may be selected for the content source pl Emm of text elements The current text is then replaced Graphic Marking Source by the current serial number Rule For text Before applying the Serial Text function it is Serial text necessary to specify the parameters such as start value increments and end value Serial text Serial number parameter lt is also possible to specify that the end value is infinite Current value 1 The presentation format a serial number can be Star
55. D Further information on the debugging of programs can be found in Chapter 13 4 Debug Programs on page 98 This section is only displayed for graphic elements containing filling www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 56 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 3 3 Filling The Graphic Properties Filling tab contains all the parameters required to define the filling of a graphic element Jaraphic properties 5 Filling Style is used to determine the basic type of Graphic Marking Source filling There are four filling styles available Filing Transformation General Parallel lines Filling lines are marked from left to right Filing style Filling style Bi directional Filling lines are marked from left to right and right to left The filling resembles a definable grid The Filling Parameters section is used to define the actual characteristics of the selected filling style in greater detail Intervals between the filling lines Angle of the filling lines Cross Angle Angle of the crossed lines for the hatched filling style Closed Polygon This option refers to the graphics with open polygons e g if a C in a text should be shaded this option fo
56. E 148 16 3 1 Functional Range of Extension 148 15 2 2 COMMON AUOD case conoines ads opse ert nost sd nent Qu ose mustuibst E DR POS i nU Eegen 148 16 3 3 SpeedMark Wumdows e ssssssssssssseeeeeeee nnne nennen nennen nnnnnnnnr rrr nnn nnn n nennen ss senes ensi i rrr nn nnne nns 149 1 NEIES 150 k n E rel ricPreaericeet c 150 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 7 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C General laser marking cutting engraving 2 General 2 1 Using this Manual Attention This user manual must be read and observed before commissioning and operating the software and the corresponding laser system Failing to observe individual points listed in this user manual may result in personal injury and or material damage to property This software may only be used to operate systems containing devices and spare parts included in the scope of supply or the replacement or wear and tear parts list Ancillary devices must be calibrated to meet the safety and operational requirements of the base machine please contact your dealer or the manufacturer with any queries The following symbols are used within this user manual to aid understanding Failing to observe this part of the user manual coul
57. Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 49 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Optimise Graphic If this is selected SpeedMark optimises the graphic for laser processing e Deletes zero vectors unnecessary delay times e Links lines to vector strokes if there are no intervals between the existing individual vectors reduces unnecessary delay times e Implements vector sequencing flow optimisation Plotter Steps This setting is relevant to the import of HPLG files It is used to specify the plotter steps required for importing default value is 1016 Source Graphic Properties To update a vector file press the green Update button This reloads the selected vector file according to the given import settings All previously performed transformations remain unchanged Source aeger My Documents Vrotec dyf e es To replace a vector file press the green arrow button Use the file selection dialog to select a new file This re imports the new file according to the given import M settings All previously performed transformations remain B sse unchanged Source oeger tity Documentsltrobec dxf e E www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 50 150 tel 43 0
58. Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 87 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote c oegmentation laser marking cutting engraving 11 Segmentation Segmentation allows the marking of work pieces which are moved or rotated with an axis during the marking process ii SpeedMark 3 0 C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Trotec SpeedMark Projects Program1 ofc We ver TRO En m B e ne E d ES Start Wi elp ES 2n x a Le te gm L E 1 3 t L is i EH Dall 1 Filling Transformation Graphic Marking i E 3 Jak ol au ER Ed E E3 General grapnic properties E Ir i vi a te t Dt fi eech ir JB E k e 1 Outline text I m BMW GC cl ET E34 in M A Line width riri I I il U I I i L i I li L U i i ee It IS L 33e M Li NN NE LG 35 1 qu SC e UE No i I i i I i ILI i r I i I D i i D li i i i 5 i BE I I L I I I i I il 1 i I d i End Ep y 4 M Loa i 1 i u i I i i I Graphic properties contra A CG Iert mode RE ALME start f m IC il AS42029 mm toes ee mm Tom NEE 1 E nx Pa Trt dd Seementation bd Segmentation active General Settings Axis A Axis Finally mowe to start position Rotary Engraving Axis position i Settings Diameter mm Segmentation angle 7 20 20 Start
59. Symbol Description Undo dam Undoes the last action performed on a graphic element Hedo fy Redoes the last Undo action performed on a graphic element Cut Je Cuts an element from the flow chart or drawing interface and places it on the clipboard for future use BV TE ET ET Te 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 21 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving Copy Bo Copies an element from the flow chart or drawing interface and placed it on the clipboard Paste P Pastes and element from the clipboard into the flow chart Delete Ax Deletes an element from the flow chart or drawing interface select All Selects all elements in the flow chart and the drawing interface Select All Graphics Selects all graphic elements in the flow chart and the drawing interface Opens the Free Transformation window for the advanced editing of graphic elements please also refer to Chapter 5 on page 26 Aligns all selected graphic elements to the left hand most element Aligns all selected graphic elements to the central vertical axis The centre being the vertical centre of all selected elements Free Transformation Align Left Align Centre Align Right Aligns all selected graphic elements to the right hand most element
60. angle TIT 0 00 Y Diameter mm End angie 20 00 270 00 i AE C Arc closed Start angle 0 00 End ange Ui 270 00 are closed The starting angle of the arc element is used merely to specify the point from which the arc begins and the end angle is used to specify the point where the arc ends please refer to the illustration to the right with a starting angle of O and an end angle of 90 Activating the Arc closed checkbox specifies whether the arc is closed and therefore displayed as a segment In this form a vector filling may also be applied to the arc 14 When the arc closure is deactivated so are all the filling settings www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH_Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 36 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C t i Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 5 Rectangle Inserting a rectangle opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the centre and the size The Graphic Properties window does not contain any specific properties although these may be adjusted via the Transformation window Graphic properties z Teese Filling Transformation General Graphic Marking Source Center e E General graphic properties dmm
61. ark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 3 2 General Graphic properties X The Graphic Properties General tab contains all the Graphic Marking Source basic setting of each of the individual graphic Filing Transformation General elements Description The Description section can be used to amend the Caption standard title and the title is displayed in bold in the Outline text flow chart directly next to the element symbol It is also possible to add a comment This is likewise Hotel Comment displayed on the flow chart below the title Trotec The Behaviour section determines the process flow of the graphic element Breakpoint is used to specify whether the flow should be interrupted during debug mode Or not L Breakpoint Show Graphic is used to specify whether an element is displayed on the drawing interface or not please note however that this does not affect the Element is active laser marking Behaviour Show graphic Element active on the other hand displays the cena element on the drawing interface although it will not number of points Length mm be marked by the laser unless it is actively set 705 480 38 number of jumps The Contour and Filling sections provide basic E information regarding the graphic element in terms of the number of points number of jumps and Filling overall vector length number of points Length mm D 0 00 number of jumps
62. ark program is being processed e Configures the dialog e Provision of functions for adjusting the dialog while the program is being processed III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 139 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r e t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 8 2 Configuration E Administrator Mode E General Passwords Make input Fields visible Input Field 1 CT Input field 2 Input field 3 Input Field 4 Input field 5 Input field e Input Field 7 Make buttons visible Button 1 Button 2 Tab sheets Active tab sheet Tab sheet log CH Log Log visible Tab sheet Image Cl Image visible Image Configuration Control Tool Name Description l Save Saves all configurations Load Loads all configuration settings General ENVASE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 140 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com eno ew ZS User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Modules and Components Passwords The Passwords tab is used to specify whether a password is required for the RunScreen service menu When a program is interrupted
63. aser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Laser oystem Configuration laser marking cutting engraving 10 2 Components This dialog is used to add Sstemiconti gares SERGE Additional components new components modify existing ones and delete Component name Module those no longer required EasyControllo Module In order to add a new component a component Name Module Status name must be entered and d TLC2 Madule 3 Online the appropriate module selected Add a new component by clicking on the plus symbol Once the components have been added they can be fully configured by double clicking on them Components can be deleted by selecting the components then clicking on the Delete symbol 10 3 Additional components This kind of components System configuration Components Additional components can be defined additionally to normal components component name component type within SpeedMark IO input M They are special in that way that they use functional Marne Tvpe Status parts of normal hardware MarkStart 1O input B ok components With this structure it is possible to connect a single IO Input like MarkStart with a physical IO Input of a hardware component In most cases that will be the TLC2 card but it also could be the IO Input of a Relop IO card Due to this abstraction within SpeedMark a MarkStart is available and the real origin of the signal can be configured A detailed descripti
64. be used to assign a name and description to the created desktop The desktop is created by pressing the OK button AE Every newly created desktop is then added to the DpescripHen desktop list and is available for selection R amp D Desktop ca www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 74 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 2 2 Creating and Managing Desktops Using the Desktop Manager User rights and desktop management S C User control active J er gigun Access rights Jesi Desktops Mame Description EL Operator Operator Deskkap Via the menu Tools User managements and desktops it is possible to open the Desktop Management dialog This dialog displays all the desktops currently available The Add button is used to add the current user interface as a new desktop this using the Add button It is not possible to do this using the Desktop e If you want to create a user interface without the Desktop toolbar you can do toolbar The Delete button can be used to delete existing desktops ENVASE d dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 75 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 700
65. begins This can be achieved by selecting a negative value Laser Off Delay The acceleration phase at the beginning of a scanner head movement creates a difference between the respective target and actual positions of the mirrors As the laser should not then be switched off again when the target position is reached but when the actual position is reached it is possible to enter a laser off delay Scanner delays Scanner delays determine the behaviour of the scanner head in relation to the movement of the mirrors Positioning Delay At the beginning of a jump between two vectors the mirrors must first be sped up to reach the preset positioning speed creating a time delay also known as a drag delay which must be compensated for In addition to the drag delay another delay occurs at the end of the jump as the mirrors must be brought to a complete halt Their slow reaction time causes a certain amount of oscillation around the target point settling time A suitably high positioning delay must be selected to account for the drag delay and settling time However if too high a value is selected the first part of the vector will not be marked Using negative values for the laser on delay extends the overall marking time www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 70 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto
66. ble in SpeedMark e SOCT e HomanS e SOKOL 1 gt Due to the use of single line fonts text elements may not contain any filling HIIII EH EE HN 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 38 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Text The text to be displayed can be entered in the Text input field It is also possible to enter multiple lines of text Size This is used to specify the font size and the line and character spacing When specifying the font size it is also possible to specify the units used for the sizing parameters The currently configured size units in standard mm and the font size units in points 1 pt equals 1 72 inch are available for selection The selected units are used for the both the line and character spacing parameters Text Style A text element may be displayed in various direction styles incorporating various display format properties Normal The text is displayed using the specified font text and size parameters These parameter also determine the behaviour of the element in relation to the overall size of the element and any transformations i e when the size is adjusted the size of the font adjusts itself automatically as the element itself has become larger otherw
67. c Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 133 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com ettind e new ZS User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving opeed Referencing Maximum motor speed in mm per second or rotations per second during referencing Acceleration Referencing Direction Heferencing Index Interval Status Reset Target position Position Start Stop lt lt gt gt Inputs Outputs Acceleration of the motor during referencing Direction of the reference movement positive or negative limit switch Starts referencing Interval in motor steps after a successful referencing between the limit switch and the first index marker found Motor status signals 15 5 3 SpeedMark Windows Manual Axis Control FormServida axis control T Target pos mm Position mm This window is used to manually adjust the motor position in opeedMark www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 134 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 6 Relop I O The Relop I O module and associated components support
68. c Properties window with the exception of the Centre details which can be adjusted via the Transformation window New graphic Filling Transformation General Graphic Marking Source New graphic Font Tr 4rial Unicode MS Tert Line width mm Smoothening Factor 0 01 LU General graphic properties Graphic properties Font Tp rial Unicode MS E Font effects Text C Bold Italic LEX Text Size Font size Linie spacing 3 UU 0 00 Character spacing Font effects 0 00 7 C Bold Italic a7 Text style size Geh Normal Font size Line spacing 3 00 mmn fg 0 00 CH Textbox Character spacing CH Ring marking mat na Text style UEM v mm 9 Normal 0 00 0 00 CH Textbox CH Ring marking Font Outline Text elements may use any of the fonts available in your Windows operating system Text The text to be displayed can be entered in the Text input field It is also possible to enter multiple lines of text www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 40 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Size This is used to specify the font size and the line and character spacing When specifying the font size it is also possible to specify the units u
69. claser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 132 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r eo t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Control General settings Control r Mation Software limits r Reference r Status Speed mm s 7 Limits active Speed mms B tn motion zT Se HGS Historical positive limit Acceleration Yd l Acceleration EZ Histarical negative limit GH KEE 100 I Index report avaiable P e z wg Direction Rl Position wrap around 100 lepus Bl Postion error S Offset mm CO positive I 0 00 RU Temperature error Oo ai Bl Motor otf D L_ invert postions Index distance BB index active 00 S Positive limit active I Negative limit active Target pos mm Position mri EZ Math overflow B array index error ores E um lit ES EEPROM checksum P B m D E F G Setting second Movement P Proportionality factor D AJ JjDifferential factor Limits Activated Activates the software limits position borders of the motor planar planar Offset The zero point offset of the positions in or mm planar Invert Positions Inverts the motor positions Zero Point sets the current motor position to the zero point modifies the offset value EN Auctor ti H 13 01 2011 Trote
70. d Y measurements All the calculated values are Top mm Left mm Wide mm Right mm Top mm entered in the fields in the 90 00 90 00 30 00 3 00 30 00 correction form Middle mm Middle mm 50 00 Pi pears 50 00 Bottom mr Left mm Middle mm Right mm Bottom mr 50 00 50 00 0 00 50 00 50 00 Calibrate Field correction coefficients Reset to default values Once all the values have Field correction coefficients been determined the correction co efficient is calculated Now calculate the distance co efficients negativ Y pasitiv CA pasitiv Mark Diagonals is used to fue mark a grid to check the parallel intervals Mark corrected Field Mark diagonals gt EUN AUC EE deett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 126 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Laser Configuration Laser Configuration is used to view and modify laser errors or the current laser settings EasyControl 1 TL ye E Card address hex 300 COM port COME e fe E r eene LAA Ji r Field correction Field configuration Laser configuration Scanner configuration Status 10 s Service Power 953 LaserOn delay ms U 10 15 Pulse Frequency kHz LaserOrr
71. d pose a particular risk for operating or maintenance personnel instructions which must be carefully observed particularly when undertaking maintenance or service work h Caution this component is energised These parts contain electrical safety Caution these parts indicate that extreme care should be taken regarding the potential risks posed by the laser beam software intended to simplify or aid use D Instructions or information regarding individual equipment components or the www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 8 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C General laser marking cutting engraving 2 2 Computer Requirements x The following recommendations are the required minimum L a more powerful computer will produce and display the graphics much more t quickly This will not affect the overall marking time as the laser system contains an independent computer unit e Windows 7 32 bit Windows XP 32 bit with Service Pack 2 or above 256 MB RAM 200 MB hard disk Pentium 1 GHz processor or AMD Athlon XP Monitor resolution at least 1024 x 768 pixels 24 bit colour graphics card CD drive Mouse Please check the requirements in the relevant documentation of the laser system employed 2 3 Compatibility Software wi
72. delay ms U i3 Power supply Failure Laser Failure Reset all Failures Min power 95 Min pulse Frequency kHz Laser power supply mv NAN INAM NON Max power 95 Max pulse Frequency kHz Internal laser output V NON NON NON External Laser Output W NON Offline Setting Output The set output of a laser in may be modified manually manually modified manually modified manually Faulty Power Supply Fault currently affecting the power supply Error currently affecting the laser Reset All Errors Resets all errors errors are not always reset automatically Min Output The minimal laser output Max Output The maximum laser output BM Auctor t3 H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 127 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Min Pulse Frequency The minimal pulse frequency of the laser Max Pulse Frequency The maximum pulse frequency of the laser Voltage of laser power supply Laser Power Supply Voltage of laser power supply Internal Laser Output Output of laser output External Laser Output Output of laser focus Scanner Configuration Scanner Configuration is used to view and modify the scanner settings ON Easycom IER E Card address hex 30
73. dows master program with all open sub programs 4 4 8 Help Menu Menu item Symbol Description ooftware registration Registering of the SpeedMark software About SpeedMark ig Displays the start dialog containing the version of SpeedMark in use 4 5 Context Menu Functions ut The SpeedMark context menu can be opened by clicking the al copy right mouse button This applies to elements selected in both NB the flow chart and the drawing interface J a Delete The individual functions are either activated or deactivated UT Select all graphics Strg A depending on the element selected Free Transformation Align Error search ZE Properties www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 25 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 Editing Graphic Elements Tini SpeedMark 3 0 Documeritation 01 p cA a ee NW a W Es ez Ni F AT Hea ub x CD TE Bie eee eR EE ren ect akart anis AWA E e Li e D E E Dr mI E PR i TT k ec L z r T E L Z LI J d o _ e e ME Ze ki E Gite i 1 LI TN IL j E WE ite Ellipse Outlinetext Rechteck Bogen Ende 5 1 G
74. dule does not use any windows in SpeedMark BV TE ET ET TN 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 136 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 7 EasyControl I O The EasyControl I O module and associated components support the control of the I O ports of the EasyControl I O card 15 7 1 Functional Range of Module The EasyControl I O module fulfils the following functions e Card control e Provision of functions for accessing the I O ports 15 7 2 Configuration Lasyt antrallo Card address hex 300 LJ J Port Oupub 7 Port Input Index Mame Vale inverted Index Name Output 1 Input 1 Cubout 2 Input 2 Libo 3 Input 3 CxIEput 4 input 4 Output 5 Input 5 Output 6 Input 6 Crutput 7 Input 7 Cunt 8 Input 8 Cabot 9 Input 9 Chubput 10 Input 10 Output 11 Input 11 Qubput 12 Input Iz Output 13 Input 13 Gout 14 Input 14 Output 15 Input 15 Cutout 16 Input 16 T 3 E e T m 3 3 2 T T S 2 D 0 A D OO A Cu T3 ra OOOO OO DIOU DUT D Quo D Q1 4 Go TO c coocooaoocooosgsoocoocoec oaono00000000000 3 Basic settings State Initializing value E Faire output 1 2 Accepbsignslsettngs MEN Fatre output 9 16 fet A Dainitializing value Accept signal settings Cl Reset
75. e Apply button cancels any changes without warning 4 3 Tools Toolbar Functions trotec laser marking cutting engraving Graphic properties General Transformation Graphic Marking General graphic properties Linie width mr 0 01 Graphic properties r start point SZ mm 20 00 Y mm 35 81 End point s mm 29 03 Y mm 28 39 The Tools toolbar can be used to create new elements on the drawing interface and in the flow chart The arrows are positioned next to each element in the toolbar can be used to access additional elements In the SpeedMark default settings the Tools toolbar is positioned vertically However it is presented horizontally in this document for ease of illustration 13 01 2011 www troteclaser com Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 17 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 3 1 Select and Zoom Tools The Select tool is used to carry out various actions for changing the drawing interface view Name Description Select Selects one or more elements Hand Drags and drops the drawing interface into a new position Zoom Zooms in to an area selected with this tool Next View Switches to the next zoom view If there is no further zoom view th
76. e and associated components control the Trotec laser system laser and scanner The module is integrated in SpeedMark and connects SpeedMark to the laser and scanner system thus enabling the laser marking or engraving of the graphics created in SoeedMark on a wide range of workpieces 15 3 1 Functional Range of Module The TLC2 module therefore fulfils the following functions e aser control Scanner head control Configuration of the field correction file Configuration of the operating range Transformation of the operating range Control of the card I Os Output of the laser system s current status Manual control of the scanner head mirrors www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 117 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com eing User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Modules and Components 15 3 2 Configuration Laser configuration marking field 10 s Control FPGA Info Laser type Laser type Laser power General laser settings r Current settings Settings on open Laser settings Laser settings Power 55 Frequency kHz Power 5 trotec laser marking cutting engraving Frequency kHz B 00 100 Velocity Marking rors 0 0 Delay Marking ms 0 00 Positioning ms 0 00 Polygon ms Positioning mms
77. e basic parameters of all elements As not all properties are available for each graphic element these are greyed out or deactivated as necessary 5 3 1 Basic Graphic Properties The Graphic tab contains the basic graphic properties of each graphic located above the idm E rer d EES specific graphic properties of the selected graphic ane i element General graphic properties l l Line width mri Smoathening Factor It is also possible to set the Line Width that will HD CN appear on the screen for each element default value is 0 01 mm e This setting only applies to the display screen graphic The laser has its own diameter depending on the focus selected and material used This setting L merely serves to display a specified editing diameter on the screen The Smoothing Factor is used to determine how fine or coarse a curve should be in terms of individual vector strokes The adjacent example shows a circle with a smoothing factor of 10 sub divisions per curve four curves per circle The adjacent example shows a circle with a smoothing factor of 2 sub divisions per curve Under normal circumstances a smoothing factor of 10 is sufficient for achieving an optimal marking www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 55 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedM
78. e is designed to simplify the operation of your laser It e may be used to control all laser functions via the computer and set all parameters Constant communication between the SpeedMark software and the laser ensure a smooth working process The following installation instructions provide a brief overview of the SpeedMark software installation process Detailed operating instructions for Windows can be found in the Windows user guide 1 Start Windows 2 Start the SoeedMark setup program 3 This program guides you through the menu based installation process and copies all the necessary files to your hard disk 4 The installation process is complete 3 2 Starting the SpeedMark Software Windows Desktop and the Start menu SpeedMark may be started using e lo start the SpeedMark software the set up program adds an icon to the either of these 3 3 Licensing Trotec SpeedMark will be delivered with a license key for the usage of this application If you have not received the appropriate keys please contact the dealer of your laser system The license codes can be registered after starting SoeedMark via menu point Help gt Software registration Additional information regarding the installation of the SpeedMark software with respect to upgrades and the deinstallation of the software can be found in the installation manual www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156
79. ebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 57 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 3 4 Transformation The Graphic Properties Transformation tab contains all the parameters required to transform a graphic element Graphic properties 3 Graphic Marking Source Filling Transformation General The anchor point of the graphic defines the fixed point around which the transformation should Position and Size occur This point is marked in purple in the TR selection marker RI IS B The position may be adjusted by entering the S Ls appropriate values in the X and Y input fields lee ie The size may be adjusted by editing the values in Hen as the Height and Width input fields Activating the x mm Height mm Proportional option retains the aspect ratio of the non 37 00 graphic element Y Imm Width mm The Object Rotation may be adjusted by entering as iis an appropriate angle Negative angles may also be Proportional entered Rotation Dynamic Transformation is used in conjunction Angle 0 00 with dynamic programs and is explained in greater detail in the following chapters Advanced Dynamic transformation Deactivated See also 5 1 4 Editing Graphic Elements with the Mouse on page 28 A detailed explanatio
80. edMark default settings the Tools toolbar is positioned vertically However it is presented horizontally in this document for ease of illustration www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 92 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 2 1 Creating Variables To create variables enter a unique name for the variable in the Variable Name field Then select a suitable variable type from the adjacent list SpeedMark supports the following types of variable 8 byte real number 5 0 10 1 7 10 Floating point matrix Clicking on the green plus symbol adds a new variable to the list which is then available for other applications 13 2 2 Editing Variables In order to edit variables select the variable in the list by double clicking with the mouse All property values for the variables are then transferred to the Variable Name Variable type and Dimension fields The type and dimension of the selected variable may now be edited it is not possible to edit the variable name The changes are then accepted by clicking on the Apply button In order to change the variable name select the variable you want to edit Then click with the right mouse button on
81. editing graphic elements Length of undo history 20 sl However this history is deleted entirely when SpeedMark is closed and is not available after a reboot 9 2 Components and Extensions Available components settings can be found in Chapters Error Reference source not found Error Reference source not found on page Error Bookmark not defined and 16 Extensions on page 146 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 83 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com ering User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Laser System Configuration 10 Laser System Configuration Laser system configuration System configuration System component je LaserController RunScreen B MarkStart Input up AutamaticMade Input Components Component Hcz Internal RunScreen MarkSkart MarkStark trotec laser marking cutting engraving Additional components The dialog for configuring the laser system can be opened with short cut F3 or via the menu Tools gt Laser system configuration www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 84 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r o t e C st i Laser oy
82. eedMark V3 0 Basic Programming and Control Elements 13 6 4 Input Window rhe Input Window control element allows the user to enter configurable input values via the keyboard or barcode scanner for example e A target input variable must be L defined before the input window can be used It is also possible to specify the window title and a description of the input field In order to be able to check the entries in the front end it is possible to create an input mask The button containing a question mark may be used to request detailed information about input masks It is also possible to perform test inputs to validate the input mask The program execution is then interrupted during the program execution and an input dialog opens in which it is possible to perform the user input The result of the input is then saved in the target variables for future use 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support trotec laser marking cutting engraving Element properties Inputbox General Caption ote Window title Default value Inputbax Input prompt Target variable Input Input mask Mack test Input mask Test input al Save literal character Input result space charater as in Show dialog Example masks Telephone Phone extension zip cade 061 03979 N 999 991 95995 Z010 9999 50850150 000 000 0 ZIP ge
83. eeeeseeeeesseneeeeesseoes 73 e11 Openana Glose 010 e 73 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 4 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Contents laser marking cutting engraving 9 1 2 DOCKING and WIOVING VVIBOOWS wsrsciduxybizsduxMs adus sicud sius Vua Ek a Ed dubia MD 74 8 2 Managing Customised User Interfaces Using the Desktops cessere 74 8 2 1 Creating and Selecting Desktops Using the Toolbar ccc cceeeeee cece eee eeee cette eeeaaeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaneneeeeees 74 8 2 2 Creating and Managing Desktops Using the Desktop Manager 75 8 3 OCI NIG VV EIN Le 76 8 3 1 Project Management 76 8 3 2 Marking Parameters nennen nennen nnne nnns nna nnne sean seien nnns snas risen enne nnn nnns 76 8 3 3 Graphic bropertes sassrisisirditsriuiiiainnnononnainn anari inada nan n naia ai aaia aaar aeaa aandaa 76 8 3 4 Flow Diagram RR 76 8 3 5 Free Transformation cccccccccccsseceeceececseececeeececeeeeeceeeeseeeesauceesaueessueessaeeeseaeeeseeesseeessueeessueeessneeesags 77 8 3 6 Border marking mM 77 8 3 7 Controlling Variables 20 eee cccccseeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeceeecseuseceeecsaaueeeeessaaeeeesauaeeeessaaaeceeessaageceeessuaeeeeeeessaages 77 8 3 8 E e e 17 6 3 9 Execute IP OI A
84. eft mouse button The name is now highlighted in blue and can be edited Input Port Inversion Negates individual or all outputs Initialisation Value Defines the switching status of the outputs when the card is opened Deinitialisation Value Defines the switching status of the outputs when the card is closed Error Output 1 8 Displays any errors affecting outputs 1 8 Error Output 9 16 Displays any errors affecting outputs 9 16 Auto Test Delay Carries out a test on the card in which all outputs and inputs are switched in turn The delay is used to set the time between the switching operations 15 7 3 SpeedMark Windows The EasyControl I O module does not use any windows in SpeedMark BV TE ET ET Te 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 138 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 8 RunScreen E Shutter closed Power Frequence Parameter Log fi Ha log file cefined Input 1 ep trotec min new standards a The RunScreen module and associated components generate a configurable dialog while a SpeedMark program is being processed 15 8 1 Functional Range of Module The RunScreen module therefore fulfils the following functions e Displays a dialog while a SpeedM
85. eneral 5 1 1 Creating a graphic Element The Tools toolbar can be used to create new elements on the drawing interface and in the flow chart The arrows positioned next to each element in the toolbar can be used to access additional elements Clicking once on an arrow opens a list containing all the graphic elements available for this group A graphic element is selected by clicking on the respective element once with the mouse The cursor then changes and the element can be inserted in the flow chart or drawing interface Inthe SpeedMark default settings the Tools toolbar is positioned vertically However it is presented horizontally in this document for ease of illustration www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 26 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving several times on the drawing interface Click once with the mouse and it immediately reverts back to the Select tool once the element has been inserted in the drawing interface Double clicking on a graphic element enables an element to be inserted However if you do not want to insert the selected element simply reselect the select tool Py Creating an Element in the Flow Char
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87. er Start angle Diameter mm 0 00 20 00 Y Diameker rm 20 00 Angle Start anale 0 00 The starting angle of the ellipse circle element is used to specify the point from which the laser should begin marking the element This can be essential in time critical applications in order to optimise flow The default setting of 0 i s usually sufficient In this instance O usually represents the furthes t right hand point on the graphic element www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 35 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 4 Arc Inserting an arc opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the centre diameter starting end angle and the arc closure The Graphic Properties window may be used to retrospectively adjust the starting end angle and the arc closure only The other properties may be adjusted via the Transformation window Yew grap ex _ Graphic properties New graphic A Filing Transformation General Graphic Markina Saut Center m General graphic properties X mm om Line width mm Smoothening Factor TERT 0 01 10 Y men i DUU Graphic properties Angle Diameter X Diameter mm start
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89. erial database Material database Standard menu or the buttons marked with rectangles in the picture on ae the previous page i Metal Steel 4nnealing All materials and the groups are presented in a tree structure Steel Engraving for a better overview Anodized Aluminium Plastics PA Palvamide PC Palvcarbonate trar DC Palvcarbonate colo p E Materials and the according groups can be added edited or deleted with a context menu right mouse button Sheets Gale Create material Cut Stegt L The material Standard can not be deleted Copy Strgo c Insert StrqT v Rename www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 66 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec eno ew aandards laser marking cutting engraving Material Parameter Manager 7 2 Define Material Parameters Global marking parameter Standard Material Parameter Active Mame vane Power 72 dE St e Juality Advanced Bitmap Marking 100 2000 0 50 00 LOO IL1 z Vector Marking LU 000 0 AU UU 100 Iil Zi C Param 3 Marking 100 2000 0 0 00 100 Iil Zi C Param 4 Marking LU 000 0 on UU 100 Iili z E Param 5 Marking 100 enn 0 20 00 100 Iil Zi C Param 6 Marking 100 2000 0 au
90. f vector graphic Source Ta i 5 mm i oeger My Documentsitrotec dxf Ce he 0 00 Y mm D OD r Optimizations Minimum Yectorlength mm optimize graphic 0 05 e Ihe imported vector file is then actually embedded in the SpeedMark program This means that any changes made to the original file are not L automatically applied to the data in SpeedMark This is only possible by carrying out a manual adjustment in the Graphic Properties www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 48 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Source New Graphic A vector graphic is usually imported by entering a file name including the full file path or by pressing the button with the three dots to open a file selection dialog The following vector graphic import filters are available in SpeedMark AutoCAD DWG AutoCAD DXF HPGL 2 SVG CGM Corel Draw Corel Draw must be installed on the computer in order to import Corel Draw files In dynamic programs vector files New graphic l are sometimes loaded based on New graphic Bis various parameters The arrow buttons may be used to create a vector file directly in the front end aF Import Fles via sairo exrniression Import p
91. finitely offers an advantage with this L type of laser marking This type of programming is mainly used in industrial environments employing repetitive tasks of long duration More detailed descriptions of the use of master programs in combination with sub programs can be found in Chapter 14 Advanced Programming on Page 108 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 15 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 2 User Interface Windows 4 2 1 Flow Diagram with Flow Chart The flow diagram illustrates the current flow chart of a SoeedMark Flow chart x program Each program contains a start and at least one end node It is possible to add as many graphic control or programming Start elements in between as required This type of illustration provides a quick and simple overview of the Outline text way and order in which programs are processed and marked a End Programming elements can be used to introduce a dynamic flow to programs 4 2 2 Drawing Interface The SpeedMark drawing interface stores all the graphic elements to be marked by the laser Graphics can be positioned easily using the grids and rulers The outer rectangular border indicates the actual working area and field size
92. for test and sepesition mm min max maintenance purposes move manually Y Pasition mm HIIII TEEN EI EE H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 123 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 4 EasyControl Laser System The EasyControl module and associated components support the control of the laser and scanner components in the Trotec laser system via the EasyControl controller card The module is integrated in SpeedMark and connects SpeedMark to the laser and scanner system thus enabling the laser marking or engraving of the graphics created in SpeedMark on a wide range of workpieces 15 4 1 Functional Range of Module The EasyControl module fulfils the following functions e Laser control Scanner head control Configuration of the field correction Configuration of the lens type Control of the EasyControl card I Os Output of the laser system s current status Manual control of the scanner head mirrors 15 4 2 Configuration r re sFasytnntral Bia j t E 8 Tj E Card eddress thes 200 COM part COM NE kaj V Le ed T Feld conection Fad configuration Laser conhgur sign Siame conmigurstien Statue To s Serve Dalarenicie fete properties Seber ho
93. formation function can be opened using the View Free Transformation menu item or the context menu The Free Transformation function also supports the editing of multiple selections of graphic elements It groups the elements together and applies all L operations as if to one individual element e Ifthe Free Transformation function is used on a regular basis the dialog L may be docked on one side similar to a toolbar therefore remaining permanently activated The transformation functions are essentially divided into three different groups e Adjust position and size e Rotation e ilt and reflection Adjust Position and Size Free Transformation x Rotation BendandMHrornng In order to adjust the position the X and Y values simply despide need adjusting in the Position section Pressing the Apply Posen button then applies these adjustments to the graphic x mm elements The Target position selector may also be used 36 17 to specify whether an X or Y position input relates to a Y rm corner or centre The size of the graphic elements can be adjusted in the Size section by adjusting the height and width values Pressing the Apply button then applies these adjustments to the graphic elements The Proportional checkbox is Beian Teed pont used to specify whether the entered values should be praet E EIL RN automatically recalculated according to the aspect ratio zm Kiew 9 The Fixed Point
94. he I O card C Lu jig Close Closes an open connection F Sess 4 Card Card Index is used to specify which card to communicate with KL Save Saves all configurations Load Loads all configuration settings Settings Setting Output Port Displays the switching status of all 16 outputs The individual outputs can be switched manually by clicking on the grey or green dots Output Port Name Displays the name of each output This name can be modified Select an output move the mouse over the name field then click once with the left mouse button The name is now highlighted in blue and can be edited Invert Output Port Negates individual or all outputs Input Port Displays the switching status of all 16 inputs Input Port Index Displays the index number of each input Input Port Name Displays the name of each input This name can be modified Select an input move the mouse over the name field then click once with the left mouse button The name is now highlighted in blue and can be edited Invert Input Port Negates individual or all outputs Initialisation Value Defines the switching status of the outputs when the card is opened Deinitialisation Value Defines the switching status of the outputs when the card is closed Auto Test Delay Carries out a test on the card in which all outputs and inputs are switched in turn The delay is used to set the time between the switching operations 15 6 3 SpeedMark Windows The Relop I O mo
95. his option contains the most settings Graphic L elements such as point line ellipse and rectangle may all be created directly on the drawing interface Complex graphics can be imported easily into SpeedMark using the Vector Graphics and Raster Graphic Elements This chapter specifically describes the special properties of the individual graphic elements while the basic properties such as Filling Transformation Marking and Source are described in the following Chapter5 3 Editing Basic Graphic Properties on page 55 12 The graphic elements described can be selected using the Tools toolbar A brief description of how to insert elements is contained in the previous chapter 5 1 1 Creating a graphic Elementon page 26 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 33 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Editing Graphic Elements trotec laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 1 Point Inserting a point opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the exact position of the point X and Y input fields The Graphic Properties window may be used to adjust this position retrospectively KEE Transformation General dek Graphic Markirig aree x mm Line width mm 0 00 0 01 Y mm Graphic properkies 0 00 Position amp mm 6 00
96. hts to the name Servida and the associated drive systems are retained by the Servida Corporation Further information about Servida drives can be found in the relevant documentation gt ENVASE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 131 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r e t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 5 2 Configuration Configuration Control rpm La comets com ng te Name Description Open Tries to establish a connection to a Servida motor Close Closes an open connection COM Purt como COM Port COM port used to communicate with the Servida motor Ep Configuration Configuration of the COM port LJ Save Saves all configurations Load Loads all configuration settings General Settings General settings Control Axis type 7 Max position error l Deaxtivate hardware limits 7 400 E Encoder resolution Inc R i 3000 Temperature Info Slope mm R Temperature C CPU 100 00 Version Gear Factor Max temperature C 75 85 Setting axis or rotation axis Number of motor steps per revolution or per mm planar Slope Gear Factor Maximum position error drag error in motor steps Deactivate Hardware Activates deactivates limit switch signals Limits Additional motor information www trote
97. ify whether the SpeedMark program should wait until the external program has stopped or not trotec laser marking cutting engraving Element properties Call General Caption Nate Geh Sub program Subi C File Parameter Element properties External General Caption Mote External program Parameter TT Wait until program will be Finished Further information about requesting sub programs can be found in Chapter 14 3 Master Programs and Sub Programs on page 113 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH_Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support www troteclaser com 111 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote Cc Advanced Programming laser marking cutting engraving 14 2 Scripting 3 Element properties Calculations Statements General Zaption Mote Source text 1 V RHUMBER 10 2 VARTEXT Tratec opeedMark scripts may be used to fully automate program execution A full description of the syntax and all functions is contained in the document entitled SpeedMark Scripting Reference www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 112 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0
98. ing 1 Contents 1 een E CN 3 2 GONE I emt HON 8 2 V USINO US Wy AN i het csr castes 8 222 COMPUTEH Requirements mmt 9 Zid COMM AUD INE EE 9 2 4 Intended Use of the Laser System E 9 SA EEEL 0S E AA 10 3 1 Installation of the SpeedMark Software ccccssssseeeceeesseeeseeeesseeeeeeenseeeeeeoesseeeeeeeesseeessonsseeeseoeeaseessees 10 3 2 Starting the SpeedMark Software eee iiieeeeee eee e LLL ieeeeeee nnne en nnn nana unn nean assa assa n seas assa asas ncn 10 OS MIC ONS ue ee 10 3 4 Scope OF Application Eege 11 WISER an ACO REED DEED 12 AV SIDS SIN ANI OCS QU E 13 4 1 1 Basic SpeedMark Program for Simple Laser Making 13 4 1 2 Dynamic SpeedMark Program cccccsscecccceeseecceesececceuscecceeeeecsageeeceaueeeeseaeeessaueeeeseuseeessageesssaneeessaaes 14 4 1 3 Master Program and Associated SUD Programs cccccssseccceeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeessaaeeeeeesaaaeeeees 15 UaR giiJa ie lprtcte 16 4 2 1 Flow Diagram with Flow Chart 16 4 2 2 Drawing Bn e EE 16 4 23 Eeselen MT ET 17 4 3 Fore L lbar FUNGUON m aas 17 e elec GANG ZOOM Ke E 18 d o2 GISDIMC Eee E
99. ions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 60 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r e t e C Marking with the Laser laser marking cutting engraving 6 2 Quick mark This function is used to execute programs simply and quickly in SpeedMark Its main purpose is the simple set up of the work piece and retrieval of the relevant marking parameters It is initiated using either the menu Start gt Quick mark or the F8 function key Quick mark Power Options Info Border mark positioning graphics C Repeat A Start marking All graphics The Quick mark function is only used to perform the marking of graphic L elements This mode is not used to mark program and control elements 6 2 1 Focusing Laser The focus laser enables the simple positioning of the workpiece based on the distance between the workpiece and the laser head The z direction position of the workpiece is adjusted to that the two laser points coincide on the workpiece When this occurs the workpiece is positioned in the focus of the laser The laser system used to perform this function must have a focus laser installed III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 61 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto tech
100. ions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 68 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving 7 2 4 Quality Delay Parameters With the parameter quality it is easily possible to configure the delay parameters of the laser system Qualite A value of 100 means a high quality with moderate delay values A value to 0 Setup delays manually increases the execution speed ofa graphic Marking ms element but can cause quality reduction on e certain materials Laser Oni ms Positioning ms Laser Orf ms Additionally to the quality parameter it is possible to setup the delay values manually by activating the checkbox Setup delays Polygon ms Dos Speed mms manually i eg As a laser system essentially consists of two components the laser and the scanner head the dynamic behaviour of the scanner head must be synchronised appropriately The following laser and scanner delays are available e Positioning speed Marking delay Positioning delay Polygon delay Laser On delay Laser Off delay Positioning speed The Positioning Speed specifies how fast the scanner head moves between two markings 9 Some of these descriptions have been extracted from the documentation regarding your TLC2 card Additional information
101. is will not function Previous View Switches back to the previous zoom view Magnify Magnifies the zoom on the drawing interface This is referenced according to the centre of the drawing interface Demagnify Demagnifies the zoom on the drawing interface This is referenced according to the centre of the drawing interface Window Size Zooms in to the drawing interface in order to display the entire editing field 4 3 2 Graphic Elements Graphic elements can be used to create a variety of graphical elements on the drawing interface These elements can be generated in both the drawing interface as well as the flow chart Element Name Description Point Creates a single point on the drawing interface ET Line Creates a line on the drawing interface Q Ellipse Circle Creates a circle or an ellipse on the drawing interface C Curve Creates a curve on the drawing interface L Rectangle Creates a rectangle on the drawing interface T Text Creates a text element on the drawing interface T Outline Text Creates an outline text element on the drawing interface BI Barcode Creates a barcode on the drawing interface ci Data Matrix Creates a data matrix on the drawing interface UID Data Matrix Creates a UID data matrix on the drawing interface Vector Graphic Creates a vector graphic element imported from an existing file into the drawing interface EE More information on the editing and application of graphic elements can be found in Chapter 5 Editi
102. ise the text will be distorted according to the scaling Text box In this instance a text box is placed around the element when it is first created or this style applied From this point on this text box represents the definitive border of the element This border is also used to calculate the alignment left right centred For example any lines which do not fit into the text box are compressed so that they may displayed within Toro tale the overall size Any lines which do not fit into the text 4 enrnatronal box are cut off as ef This type of text style is mainly used for markings on a workpiece of a specific size Ring marking The ring marking style is used to display the text in the form of a virtual ring marking defined by the Radius parameter Only the first line of multiple lines of text is displayed Please refer to the button top right in the Text Style section www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 39 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 Outline Text Inserting text opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the various text parameters All of these parameters may likewise be adjusted retrospectively in the Graphi
103. it is possible to specify the various data matrix parameters All of these parameters may likewise be adjusted retrospectively in the Graphic Properties window with the exception of the Centre details which can be adjusted via the Transformation window Graphic properties m xX Hereora SE Transformation General Graphic Marking Source Code General graphic properties 123456 Sieur ee Line width mm 001 Graphic properties Settings Coding Code Ger 123456 ASCII Format AUTO Data matrix height mm Settings 5 00 Coding ASCII Invert Format AUTO el enter x mm Y mm Data matrix height mm 0 00 0 00 DU C Invert Default values are applied automatically to a data matrix s filling parameters Code Use this to enter the data matrix code applicable to the type of coding selected Data matrices only permit alpha numeric values The inputs and properties are not validated separately against the selected data matrix coding Settings These settings are used to specify the size and appearance of a data matrix code www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 45 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving Coding Use this to specify the exact data matr
104. ition It is therefore possible to return to this initial position using the following element Jump Back out of Sub Routine on completion and continue with processing 14 1 5 Jump Back out of Sub Routine DA used to jump back out of the sub routine 13 01 2011 Eleme nt properties Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support trotec laser marking cutting engraving Eleme ni pro perties Goto General Caption Mote Jump target Jump mark Gosub General Captioni Mote Jump target Jump mark III EE EE dett 110 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Gest e sanded User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Advanced Programming 14 1 6 Sub Program GG Sub Program programming element is used to request a sub program Once the sub program is complete the next instruction in the program is carried out The Parameter field can then be used to transmit information to the sub program lt is also possible to dynamically request sub programs To do this select the File option and enter in the field a variable containing the path to the appropriate sub program 14 1 7 External Program E External Program programming element is used by SpeedMark to request an external program It is also used to give the application command line parameters The option exists to spec
105. ix coding The following coding is available in opeedMark e ASCII e C40 e TEXT e BINARY e NONE e AUTO Format Use Format to define the data matrix cells The following formats are available e AUTO for automatic recognition 10x10 8x18 12x12 16x48 144x144 Data matrix height Use this to define the overall height of the data matrix If the data matrix is not square e g 16x48 the width is calculated by SpeedMark Inverted Use this to invert the data matrix www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 46 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec laser marking cutting engraving Editing Graphic Elements 5 2 10 UID Data Matrix Though the UID data matrix is a special customer development you can get further information from Trotec support Graphic properties sl Ko H Ree EMG Transformation General Graphic Marking Source UIC Code Coding General graphic properties ASCII Line width mm Format 0 01 AUTO See Graphic properties Data matrix height mm 5 00 UID Code ES i Coding Invert ASCII Format Selector AUTO Si Data matrix height mm DI Data Identifier S UU Construct 2 L AE Invert TEI Text Element Identifier Selector Construct 1 MFF 5ER DI Data Ide
106. l of the COM ports available on the PC system 15 10 1 Functional Range of Module The COM port module fulfils the following functions e Initialisation of the selected COM ports e Provision of functions for accessing the COM ports 15 10 2 Configuration COMPort COM port CON SSC Baud rate i il S7600 Mot Active Parity RTSContral I Mone d Toggle Data bits Stopp bits Online www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 144 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r eo t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Configuration Control D COM Part COM v L Tool Name Description Open Tries to establish a connection to the COM interface Close Closes an open connection EET Port The COM port determines which COM COM Paort interface to use in the PC Save Saves all configurations Load Loads all configuration settings Settings Setting Baud Rate Sets the transmission rate Parity Determines whether an even or uneven number of bits should be transmitted Data Bits Determines the number of bits transmitted Stop Bits Determines the number of stop bits transmitted RTS Control Interface handshake DTR Control Interface handshake 15 10
107. l port foukput mei p Index Identifier 1 PiloELaseron SHCPC LASON ResetMarkAbort FacalizeLaser ont 6 rani 7 connut 8 Offline CardMessage The I O status signals are internal signals sent between the control electronics and mechanics which indicate the current switching status ccococoooccooococooc00Q ccocoocoQ Control Port Input e Input 1 SHFC Shutter Close Signal e Input 2 SHFO Shutter Open Signal e Input 3 MarkStart start signal for the laser process e Input 4 LasOnPan Laser On signal on panel Control Port Output e Output 1 Pilot Laser On switches on the pilot laser e Output 2 SHCPC postpones the output signal for the shutter closure from the PC e Output 3 LasOn switches the Laser On signal on panel Ports Status e Internally available ports used to monitor the status signals of the electronics gt III EE ET dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 129 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 ettind ew e trotec Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Service The SpeedMark service area should only be used and modified by Trotec trained individuals or employees EasyControl B E E p COM pork COM v 4 ka EJ FP ee d 4 Field correction Field configuration Laser configura
108. lto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving opeedMark e Standard e Tools e Execute e Debug e Select Marking Parameters e Project e Undo Redo e Desktops Operator Window The Operator Window menu item contains all windows used during on going operation e Execute Program e Program Log e Program Messages These operator windows are supported by the windows of individual components modules and program extensions Program Extensions Displays a list of all windows of all installed program extensions please also refer to Chapter 16 Extensions on Page146 Preview Mode Used to switch SpeedMark into preview mode and back Further information on each of the individual windows can be found in Chapter 4 2 User Interface Window on page 16 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 23 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 4 4 Project Menu Menu item Symbol Description segmentation Performs segmentation on the current graphic elements for usage with a movement axis Variables List IT In SpeedMark it is possible to set variables as place holders for use within dynamic programs more detailed information can be f
109. ly allocated to any newly inserted graphic elements The material parameter manager is easily opened using the marker symbol on the right hand side These files can be opened with a text editor or Microsoft Excel and similar programs www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 72 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 Desktops and User Rights Control 2n see date 2 5 Programi H Staad foc mo dy A De 1 1 A Bre ELI CM RU zn Ro Cu E vip SE AE pragia Mame Programt ob Tota tine ma S440 Marking Staus No fiarking eebe ecce Eve Meh ie AL In SpeedMark it is possible to adjust the user interface to your personal requirements by moving opening and closing individual windows docking Using the SpeedMark desktop it is possible to save the thus configured user interfaces and open them later for use in other applications 8 1 Adjusting the SpeedMark User Interface Layout 8 1 1 Open and Close windows opeedMark windows can be opened and closed using the View menu Open windows are indicated by the tick on the left hand side of the menu item It is also possible to close a window directly on
110. marking at zero position BV AU cin e eie tt 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH_Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 88 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r o t e C oegmentation laser marking cutting engraving 11 1 Setup segmentation The segmentation can be configured via menu point Project gt Segmentation First of all the checkbox segmentation active must be set In the general General Settings settings will be Deh defined which A Axis Finally move to start position axis will be used for the motion The available axis must be configured before usage SpeedMark automatically detects if the used axis is a rotation or planar axis 11 2 Rotary engraving Rotary Engraving For the rotary engraving the marking type respectively the movement direction can be defined gt Marking type r Axis position The diameter und the segmentation angle define the Diameter mm Segmentation angle maximum size a0 CH of the markable T field and the Start marking at zero position width of the used segments r Settings Further on the axis position must be configured in relation to the marking field The marking with the laser and the control of the axis will be automatically done by SpeedMark during program execution See page before See also chapter
111. meter Manager in sub chapter Marking mode on page 68 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 62 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e d Marking with the Laser laser marking cutting engraving 6 2 4 Power The currently defined material parameter Power 0 Speed 0 settings can here slightly be adjusted power and marking speed mmm Rm mmm Rm The button Apply to project will take over these adjustments to the single graphic 30 elements Applv bo project 6 2 5 Options The option Only selected graphics will only mark currently selected graphics in the drawing H aly selected graphics interface Mark inactive graphics E The option Mark inactive graphics allows the marking of inactive graphics The Trigger on MarkStart signal option causes SpeedMark to begin marking only once the MarkStart signal is issued 6 2 6 Marking Information Once the marking is complete all relevant information such as the number of marked Objects Cycle time ms objects number of cycles marked vectors 1 37 712 cycle time and marking time are displayed E SERERE M e 1 100 000 The cycle time indicates the total marking time including the calculation of the vectors and CG transfer of the data to the lase
112. mple it is possible to set series text functions Filling Transformation General Graphic Marking Source Rule For text Static text www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 59 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Marking with the Laser laser marking cutting engraving 6 Marking with the Laser 2 e 3 0 SE zu PRSE Bx E Bitmap 100 To 50 DU Ms Gs tine Width rini t T Outlinetext 39 Ende Se G Is d spr et r m Marl E De Lasercontroler Online Parking mode Rearine 6 1 Creating a Test Program All of the following procedures are based on the simple program containing the Trotec text pictured above The following steps must be carried out to create this program Open a new program using the File gt New gt New Program menu Select the Outline Text symbol and insert the text in the machining area Enter a text and suitable font size Position the text centrally with in the operating range of the laser Save the program using the File gt Save As menu The new program is now ready for processing the workpiece Prepare a suitable workpiece for marking So S pe Dos Represented by the rectangle surrounding the Trotec text ENVASE d dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produkt
113. n nnns nna nnns 87 10 3 3 Component type Exhaust nnnenaannnnneneennneosennnresrrnrrrrsrnreresrrrrrrosrnrrressnrrrsrnntrrornrrrenrnnrrronnreersnnennnee 87 Md SS IMO aN OT 88 TTA SETUP Segmenta hoN EE 89 11 2 iei CMG EC 1 e m I 89 12 Pre and POST PrOCGSSIFIQ eeecooe eire rna uae enean npa ux p Eu au Enn REu sa RES RUE EREEREER EEEa 90 12 1 1 Options of the start element 90 13 Basic Programming and Control Elements sees 91 VOB GOO 92 12 Ir me 92 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 5 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Contents laser marking cutting engraving iP Eee izle cT Oo OO DLE eee eee 93 BC L EONO EE TE 93 EE Ille REM m EE 93 13 3 Basic Programming EIemells urea oun puu codo Uum n nEs cipi cu Usine enia onu ORG una e uS nu nnmnnn nnmnnn Era UEM EUN ER 94 19 3 1 Basic Element Green 94 193 2 Creating Ole Le o NR 95 ES NW RR tae 96 Som NCS MIC LOOD RM LT s 96 E 9 ee e dien E OO E 97 Eoo ded deet un E NNI T ET Tm 97 M5
114. n on usage of dynamic Transformation can be found in chapter 13 7 Dynamic Positioning on page 106 HIIII TEEN EI EE Ttt 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 58 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 3 5 Marking Graphic properties The Graphic Properties Marking tab is used to edit SE Laici General the necessary material parameters SCH arking Source Material parameter A detailed explanation of the marking parameters Standard Standard can be found in Chapter 7 Material Parameter aM Bitmap 100 5 50 00 kHz Manager on page 65 Intensity adjustment The section intensity adjustment is used to adjust laser settings like power and frequency without Ge overwriting the material parameter settings E NN m The parameter settings section shows the current Parameter settings parameters used for this graphic element Material group Material Standard Standard e Changing the material parameter itself can be done with the button in section Z material parameter Mame Cnality Bitmap 100 Power 95 Speed mms 100 20 Frequency kHz Iterations au UU 1 5 3 6 Source Graphic properties X The Source settings are used to link dynamic data to graphic elements For exa
115. naA E ne Une nac bRartkeE ts aAA aae UU E RUE UE 109 LS SN Peg e lo ME 109 14 13 Jump te JUMP Ll ME NR 110 14 1 4 Jump to Sub ROUUNG ERR EE 110 14 1 5 Jump Back out of Sub Houtme nennen nnne nnn hann nnns narra annes 110 14 1 5 SUD PTOGES i OA Se te mate aeuo E Ius IER epdDi teur PN boxe M nto A A O A N 111 T5 FXO GGT LOO AI E 111 peggio 112 14 3 Master Programs and Sub Programis 11 e eec e cree err eee creen ne enn anam n nana aaa mra Ianua arra nna 113 14 3 1 Adding or INSEMING KEE ee E 113 14 3 2 Specifying Transfer e unt 113 14 52 29 Openin a ie Ee e le ln aE E e E dus EE E O 114 15 Modules and Components cccceseecesseeseeneecenseecenseeeenseeeenseseenseseneesonseesonsessonnens 115 ERR e Le eu m 116 15 2 COMPOMENUS WINAOW c 116 E TLC Laser COMI Olen icsciscccasccces TN 117 15 3 1 Functional Range of Module 117 192 CO NOC i MERERETUR 118 15 3 3 SpeedMark Wmdows 123 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 6 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Contents laser marking cutting engraving 15 4 Easy Control Las
116. nfigs Extensions ProgramSelec Ge Save Cancel EASIEST 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH_Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 148 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C Extensions laser marking cutting engraving Directory Selection Directory Selection displays a list of all configured directories which can be used to search for SpeedMark programs The Directory Selection input field is used to specify directories which are added to the list using the Add button Configuration File The Configuration File input field is used to enter the directory and name of the configuration file used 16 3 3 SpeedMark Windows Program 5election The Program Selection window displays a list of all the Eni opeedMark programs found which may then be loaded Program2 opr into SoeedMark using the Load Program button Ab aleae rogran opr Load program www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 149 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Appendix Utilities laser marking cutting engraving 17 Appendix Utilities opeedMark Utilities are a collection of utility programs which support the
117. ng Graphic Elements on page 26 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 18 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving BMP Raster Graphic Creates a raster graphic element imported from an existing file PDF PDF Creates a raster graphic element imported from an existing pr i PDF file Import Creates a raster graphic element imported from an existing import file An import file may be one of several formats 4 3 3 Control Elements SpeedMark programs use the control elements to react to external events such as I O values user inputs etc These elements can only be created in the flow chart Element Name Description B Wait For Signal Waits for a configured signal from an I O input or the user to press a button Pod Set I O Output Sets an I O output for a configured I O card A Delay Delays program execution for a set period Input Window Allows the user to enter configurable input values via the keyboard or barcode scanner More information on the editing and application of control elements can be found in Chapter 13 Basic Programming and Control Elements on page 91 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Supp
118. nput field The program file is used to specify particular TLC2 card properties This file is delivered with SpeedMark and the TLC2 card Field Borders Marking Field Field borders Maximum Field border size Working area Field border wizard Height Height setae Dom EE Field border 1z28 n 110 00 wizard width i on mm width mm Pilot laser 126 00 110 00 wizard The laser system field borders are essentially defined by the optics used The Field Borders Wizard is used to calculate these borders incrementally In order not to damage the scanner head with the mirrors the operating range should always be slightly smaller than the maximum field borders The Pilot Laser Wizard is used to adjust the pilot laser so that the offset of the laser pointer position is compensated for by the actual laser beam used This offset is determined by the difference in wave lengths of the pilot laser and the processing laser Field Transformation Marking Field Field transformation C Activate field transformation The field transformation of the marking field enables the transformation of the actual marking field compared to the marking field shown in SpeedMark www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 120 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C
119. ntifier Construct 2 MFR PHO SEQ Construct 17V IP 5 SKI lt Enterprise ID gt TEL Text Element Identifier 1Pj Construct 1 MERASER Construct 2 MFR PMOXSEQ Gi Eed lt Part Mumber 7 Code Enterprise ID gt R52065zG5717V Enterprise ID iP amp Serial number gt ITI B Center Park Number gt mm Y mm 0 00 0 00 Code ITT EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 47 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 11 Vector Graphic The Vector Graphic element is used to import vector graphics from external programs e g Corel Draw AutoCad SpeedMark supports a variety of different import filters for transferring data Inserting a vector graphic opens the New Graphic dialog in which it is possible to specify the various import parameters It is also possible to retrospectively update the file in the Graphic Properties window Graphic properties i x New graphic Se Transformation General Graphic Marking Source S urce l deeper General graphic properties broker del Line width mm Smooathening Factor Import positiary O01 D 10 CH Take over graphic position i e Graphic properties Geh Reset position o
120. nzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support HIIII TEEN EI EE H 102 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 6 Control Elements Start Control elements may be used by SpeedMark programs while in progress to communicate with either the user or a connected Waiting for signal system in order to exchange data and react to events SST Each of the properties dialogs can be opened by double SERIES clicking the mouse Delay Inputhox 3 End 13 6 1 Wait For Signal JEE B Wait For signal General CaptionfNote Waits for a configured signal from an Hardware I O input or the user presses a button He TLC Module If it is only necessary to wait for the user ae to press a button the Keyboard option must be selected in the Hardware combo box Canton Laser Status 1 lt is also possible to configure a suitable output message in the Message field Shutter open Otherwise all cards with system configured I O inputs can be selected in the Hardware combo box When selecting multiple inputs both signal settings must be met before opeedMark executes the program The signal inputs may be checked for e HIGH e LOW e Side HIGH LOW e Side LOW HIGH iID00000000509000n089 a
121. of the laser system This border is determined by the calibration Any graphics located outside this boarder cannot be marked by the laser All the graphic elements stored in the drawing interface can be edited using the mouse A more detailed description of how to edit elements can be found in Chapter 5 Editing Graphic Elements on page 26 DU www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 16 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 User Interface 4 2 3 Graphic Properties All SpeedMark graphic elements can be edited using the graphic properties in the Graphic properties window The properties of each individual element can be adjusted in the Graphic tab the example on the right contains those of a linear element The entries in the Graphic tab will therefore differ according to the graphic element selected The other tabs such as Marking Source Filling Transformation and General contain common graphic element properties which remain the same for all elements Any properties which cannot be applied to particular graphic elements e g filling for lines are greyed out All changes made to the graphic properties must be confirmed using the Accept button Selecting another element in the flow chart or drawing interface without having pressed th
122. older selection Configuration file C Development SPEEDMARK SPEEDMARK EXE Configs Extensions PragramSelec Si The configuration of extensions is carried out using the Tools gt Program Extensions menu 16 2 Extensions Window Various extensions use additional windows in SpeedMark These can be opened and closed using Menu gt View gt Program Extensions gt Extension gt Windowlist www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 147 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com s User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Extensions laser marking cutting engraving 16 3 Program Selection Extension The program selection extension is used to make a simple selection of SpeedMark programs from a configurable directory list 16 3 1 Functional Range of Extension The Program Selection extension fulfils the following functions e Selects and loads programs from a list e Configures the directories used to generate the program lists 16 3 2 Configuration TUB Extension tist Folder program selection Folder selection Configured program folders CiDevelopmentiSPEEDMARK 2 5 5PEEDMARKIESE Projects Folder selection t Delete Delete invalid Folders Configuration file C Development SPEEDMARKSPEEDMARE EXE Co
123. on for configuring of modules can be found in chapter 15 Modules and Components on page 115 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 86 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trotec Laser oystem Configuration laser marking cutting engraving 10 3 1 Component type IO Input For an IO Input additional component it is Configuration MarkStart possible to choose an IO Input from the combo box IO Input The combo box provides all Io input available inputs from all hardware components tee MarkStart 10 3 2 Component type O Output For an IO Output additional component it is Configuration MarkBusy possible to choose an IO Output from the combo box IO Output The combo box provides all available outputs from all hardware components IG autput ticz Mark busy 10 3 3 Component type Exhaust The configuration of an exhaust allows the Configuration Atmos definition of the necessary signals as well as Settings the behaviour during program execution iex Um Ze Serup Era ms DU S000 Follow up time ms Shutdown time ms S000 Sut Signals Exhaust On OFF ticz Exhaust on Exhaust ready tic Exhaust ready Exhaust Filter Hcz Exhaust Filter gt ENVASE d dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer
124. ort 19 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r eo t e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 3 4 Programming Elements Programming elements give SpeedMark programs a dynamic component These elements can only be created in the flow chart Element Name Description A Calculation Allocation Enables the creation of program structures in the SpeedMark script language for the calculation and allocation of variables 3 Program End Marks the end of a program It may be used several times within a program I Comment Note Adds a comment to a program Branch Creates branches for adding alternative program flow CTS Incremental Loop Creates loops with preset start and end Lu s values and increments vn Conditional Loop Creates loops which end according to a Kg specified condition dL Jump Label Defines a jump label within a program I Jump to Jump Label Jumps to a jump label Kj Jump to Sub Routine Carries out a sub routine R Jump Back out of Sub Returns out of the sub routine Routine 7 Sub Program Opens a sub program 5 External Program Opens an external program More information on the editing and application of programming elements can be found in Chapter 14 Advanced Programming on page 108 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 20 150
125. osition E gt Take over graphic position E Import Position Use this section to specify whether the original position of the graphic should be accepted or if a new graphic position is required Son 60 When accepting the graphic position the graphic s position data is extracted from the source file and used for the positioning in SpeedMark In many cases this can lead to the graphic being invisible if it is located far outside the operating range of the laser When creating a new graphic position it is possible to specify both the insertion position and the alignment in relation to the insertion position using the position selector target Optimisations Use this to activate various SpeedMark import optimisations Minimal Vector Length This optimisation is mainly used to reduce the number of points on a curve with many individual points The minimal vector length defines the minimum length of a linear vector The advantage of using this optimisation is the lower amount of memory required and reduced amount of time needed to import the file In many cases the import time can be cut from minutes to seconds 18 If Corel Draw is not installed on the computer you may export files from Corel Draw as dxf files and then import them into SpeedMark Using Graphic Properties Source is described in more detail in Chapter 5 3 6 Source on page 59 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer
126. ossible to modify variables 2 VARTEXT Trotec and access external files and components such as the laser or I O cards A detailed specification of the SpeedMark script language and further explanations regarding the application of this element can be found in Chapter 14 2 Scripting on page 112 14 1 2 Jump Label a jump label may be used to specify a position within a SpeedMark program to which it is possible to make a direct jump Jump mark Jump mark Label Mate These are sometimes required when it is necessary to jump back to the beginning from various positions within large scripts Cancel III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 109 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Gear e aandards User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Advanced Programming 14 1 3 Jump to Jump Label D is possible to use the Jump to Jump Label element in conjunction with the Jump Label programming element introduced in the previous chapter to jump directly to the jump label This element may be inserted at any point in the flow diagram The Jump Target combo box is used to select the target Jump Label 14 1 4 Jump to Sub Routine gi is used to jump to a sub routine in the flow diagram This is marked with a jump label In contrast to Jump to Jump Label this saves the current pos
127. ound under 13 2 u Variables on page 92 oyntax Check BJ When dynamic programs are used this menu item is able to determine whether the syntax of all dynamic components has been defined correctly Further information can be found in Chapter 14 Advanced Programming on page 108 4 4 5 Start Menu Menu item Symbol Description Quick mark Opens the Quick mark dialog for performing a one off laser marking please also refer to 6 2 Quick mark on page 61 Mark Borders ai Draws a rectangular border round all graphic elements with the laser pointer Execute Ze Executes the master program and all associated sub programs Debug e otarts the program in debug mode Interrupts the program flow at specified breakpoints Individual Instruction CE Executes an individual program instruction Total Routine Ki Executes a block of programs Continue program VB Continues the program until the next breakpoint without interruption Stop Program d Stops the program i Pause Program Pauses the program The program can be continued using Continue Program Sets or removes a breakpoint in a program instruction Removes all breakpoints Am owitch Breakpoint Hemove All Breakpoints 4 4 06 Tools Menu Menu item Description owitch User owitches the current user using a login if the user rights control is activated User Rights and Allows the configuration of user rights control please also refer Desktops to 8 Desktops and User Rights Control
128. out using the Tools gt Laser system Component name Module configuration Easy Controllo Module This dialog is used to add new components modify existing ones and delete those no longer required Module Status TLC Module 4 Online Servida Module Ux Offline Servida Module Fj Offline In order to add a new component a component name must be entered and the appropriate module selected Add a new component by clicking on the plus symbol Once the components have been added they can be fully configured by double clicking on them Modules such as the laser controller only allow the definition of an individual component For other modules such as I O cards or motor controllers the L number of components depends on the number of in built hardware components Components can be deleted by selecting the components then clicking on the Delete symbol 15 2 Components Window Various modules and components use additional windows in SpeedMark These can be opened and closed using Menu gt View gt ComponentName gt Windowlist EA TAEA H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 116 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com tn User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 3 TLC 2 Laser Controller p LETE ud F TIERE j The TLC2 modul
129. peedMark 9 1 SpeedMark Settings The basic SpeedMark settings can be opened via the Tools Settings menu General Language Marking Units Theme Undo Settings This dialog can be used to set and ek adjust all basic SpeedMark settings Execute project at program start 9 1 1 General The General section is used to specify General Language Marking Units Theme Undo whether a SpeedMark program should be loaded and executed automatically when SpeedMark starts up p Load project at program start Execute project at program start The program name and path may be entered directly into the editing field or inserted from a file selection dialog using the Open file button on the right hand side of the editing field 9 1 2 Language SpeedMark supports two languages as General Language Marking Units Theme Unda standard English and German To switch languages the relevant language should be selected and then the Standard button pressed to set it as the new default language As SpeedMark does not allow the language to be switched during operation SpeedMark must be rebooted for the change to take effect Deutsch 9 1 3 Marking Use the Marking option to specify General Language Marking Units Theme Undo whether SpeedMark programs should be executed in production mode or realtime development mode development Development mode checks the program flow
130. peedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 Modules and Components In SpeedMark modules are used in combination with components to form an extension basically representing additional hardware components ii Ni Span dhbarke 2 8 zo File Eat Wen Peed Start Cem Load progeam Late k prugram dj Bamerbest opr d i n LL 3 SS gll d ceres iterato anew ais content Target pes Imm Position Lem Tota Eme rre omn ano ark Suus Aomerkng Ca EEG EE 1 Brnannprcontro KO manal Position rr Pos tnn rim The function e g connection of a TLC2 card or Servida motor is implemented by the module Such modules are configured by the system L when it boots In contrast components are used to connect SpeedMark and the installed modules These components may then be configured accordingly in subsequent steps III EE EE ET 115 150 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 4 Component list Laser system configuration The configuration of Ls e modules and components System configuration Components Additional components is carried
131. perties additional graphic element properties Line width mm 0 01 However any adjustments made to these properties are restricted to the individually Graphic properties selected graphic elements Start point The entered values are only applied by pressing Ium the Apply button Selecting another graphic pes element discards the current adjustments fud without warning 35 81 SpeedMark checks the plausibility of all changes Graphic properties X made to the input values before they are applied If an error is found it will be displayed as in the illustration on the right Transformation General Graphic Marking Source General graphic properties Line width rm 0 01 Graphic properties Start point x mm Y mm 22 90 8 Warning a is no valid value ee KE Eh elements using the Graphic Properties This is only possible using the Free It is not possible however to alter the parameters of several selected graphic Transformation function described in the subsequent chapter www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 30 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 1 6 Free Transformation If not already open the Free Trans
132. r system The marking time indicates the time the laser required to complete the actual marking See also 5 3 5 Marking on page 59 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 63 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Marking with the Laser laser marking cutting engraving 6 3 Normal Program Execution This function is used to execute an entire SpeedMark program including the program and control elements 6 3 1 Set Up Workpiece Use this mode to set up the workpiece using the Border marking function Menu Start Border marking or F7 To deactivate this function press the stop button 6 3 2 Start Program Execution and Marking The actual program execution is started either using the menu Start Execute or the F12 function key 6 3 3 End Program Execute program When the program execution starts the Execute Progress information Program window opens Total time ms The program execution can be stopped at any time by pressing the Stop Marking button Marking When the program is complete the execution is SENS OREM de automatically interrupted The window can be closed by clicking on the close button top right www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156
133. ragging Graphic Elements Graphic elements may be dragged by using the mouse cursor in conjunction with the element s central selection point The mouse cursor then changes its form to the mouse drag cursor The graphic element can be moved to a new position by clicking and holding down the mouse button while dragging the mouse Releasing the mouse button confirms the new position Adjusting the Size of Graphic Elements It is possible to adjust the size of graphic elements by using the mouse cursor in conjunction with one of the outer selection points The mouse cursor then changes accordingly to one of the following forms The size of the graphic element can be adjusted by clicking and holding down the mouse button while dragging the mouse Releasing the mouse button confirms the new size www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 29 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 1 5 Graphic Properties In addition to using the mouse cursor to edit the Graphic properties x graphic elements it is also possible to adjusting boe e a SEE the properties in the Graphic Properties window Graphic marking mem This window can be used to specify and adjust seneral graphic pro
134. ransformation of graphics can be found in 5 3 4 Transformation on page 58 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support gt III EE ET a dett 106 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t e C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 7 1 Position A combo box in Dynamic Positioning the upper ALCUNE m E 3 section of the dialog is used to set the X and Y GE d iind variables Pos Type h l Q Target point ei si Ki It is possible to specify whether these variable values J KI m Del should be given a specific target as their position or Relative E GC F whether they refer to a relative shift in the current LE d uj fal position The Target Anchor Point is used to specify which of the graphic element s anchor points should be used as the reference for the positioning 13 7 2 Size The size of the graphic element may also be eis omm MEE Rm dynamically adjusted by selecting variables from the ARHETGHT IwARWIDTH mj combo boxes 13 7 3 Rotation To execute a dynamic rotation it is possible to select a ange VARANGLE el variable from the Angle combo box Bataan type Geh Anchor pont Q Fixed point It is also possible to specify whether a graphic element should be rotated around an anchor point or a fixed
135. regarding the delay parameters can be found in the documentation belonging to your TLC2 card or the control card you are using This time difference between the laser and the scanner head arises from the fact that the mirrors must first be sped up at the beginning of a movement thus causing a time delay www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 69 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving Laser Delays The laser delays determine when the laser is switched on or off before or after a marking e g vector stroke The laser delays do not affect the overall marking time unless negative values are selected Laser On Delay The laser on delay specifies how long the laser must wait before being switched on although the scanner head has already started the marking process The laser on delay may be used for the following purposes e In order to prevent a burning effect at the start of a marking process as the scanner head still has to bring the mirrors up to the preset marking speed A suitably high positive value should be selected e Some materials take a certain amount of time to react to the laser beam It may therefore be worthwhile pre heating the start point of the vector before marking
136. rman D 53225 D B06800 ZIP international CH 50000 cc 99999 Date 30 11 93 0 90 00 Time short 13 45 90 00 Time lana 19 30 59 0 00 00 Personal number 555 55 5555 n001 001 0000 Type number TypMr 987 01 TypNr 000 00 III EE EE dett 105 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Basic Programming and Control Elements 13 7 Dynamic Positioning Dynamic positioning uses variables to dynamically adjust the e Position e Size e Rotation of graphic elements while a SpeedMark program is running The dynamic transformation of each graphic element is specified in the Transformation tab in Graphic Properties Advanced Dynamic transformation Activated If no variables have been entered in the respective combo boxes these values will not be changed e The last section Transformation L Changes is used to specify whether SpeedMark should retain the applied changes or reset them once the program has finished trotec laser marking cutting engraving Dynamic transformation Dynamic position x mm POS Ies rPFos Tvpe CX Target point Relative Dynamic size Height mm HEIGHT Dynamic rotation Angle Rotation type GH Anchor point Fixed point r Anchor point Ej mj GN Bi wj Lei GER Transformation changes Reset to initial position Information on editing the t
137. rms a virtual closure between the start and end points of the C so it may be shaded Parallel lines Filling parameter Hatching distance mm 0 10 C clase polygons Angle 0 00 With contour Optimize Filling Filling angle relative to abject rotation Current object rotation 7 O 00 Contour distance With Contour Draws the contour of the underlying element Optimize Filing The filling lines are subjected to vector sequencing and flow optimisation Filling Angle The filling angle is calculated Relative to according to the sum of the actual Object Rotation object rotation and the filling angle Actual Object Displays the actual object rotation Rotation Cleaning Cl Gleaninc BS Standard The filling lines may be shortened by the value entered in the Contour distance section The Clean section may be used to process the graphic again with the laser and other marking parameters in order to remove any abrasion Use this to specify the marking parameter set and the cleaning frame outward extension of the contour This tab is only available for shadable graphic elements In many instances this means that the parallel filling of the optimisation process creates a bi directional filling This is a result of flow optimisation However this function refers to the reduction of individual filling lines and not the outline itself www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertri
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139. s control is EUST based on the user groups SC The user groups D Generel User groups Access rights Administrator Developer U dO t Name Description ser an pera or are Er a ndunseatars Group of administrators provided as standard OC gi Developers Group of developers al M Users Group of users a Operaccr Groun of omerator The Add button can be ene NM used to add new user groups The Edit button can be used edit existing user groups The Delete button can be used to delete existing user groups However this is only possible if the user group does not have any users allocated to it It is also not possible to delete the Administrator user group It is possible to specify the following user group properties e User group name e User group description e Desktop Adminskrators The Desktop option is used to assign existing Desepuen desktops to the user group Group of administrators Desktop e f one of the users of this user group No desktop L now registers with SoeedMark it automatically switches to this set desktop Cancel ENVASE a dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 79 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 5 Access Rights ser rights an d dasktop
140. s only the basic programming elements All advanced programming elements are described in detail in Chapter 14 Advanced Programming on page 108 ENVASE a dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 94 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com ex ano E new ee User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Basic Programming and Control Elements laser marking cutting engraving 13 3 2 Creating Conditions Conditions are used in branches and certain loops to specify the exact program The design of such conditions is described in this chapter and applied in the subsequent chapters Conditions can be used to check variables against fixed values or other variables using relational operators A condition must always be entered using the following format Variable Value Relational Operator Variable Value e g Variable 3 Relational Operator Function Function operator are equal on the right the right equal to that on the right to that on the right It is also possible to combine individual conditions using Boolean operators and parentheses Condition1 Boolean Operator Condition2 e g Variable 3 And Variable 4 Boolean Operator JJ E Es the result of the condition to which Not is applied s Not 2 gt 3 gt E Es a true result Combines
141. se 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 76 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r Oo t e C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving Rotation Bend and Mirroring The Free Transformation window is used to edit the Bestia ane Sire position size gradient reflection and rotation of 8 one or more graphic elements Postion Imm D 00 Ee 0 00 8 3 6 Border marking Border marking x Moving speed mmjs The Mark Borders window is used to specify exactly 0000 how the mark borders function should be executed Only selected graphics It is possible to select the speed of the pilot laser and specify whether only the selected graphics pe should be marked em 1 VK Controlling variables x 8 3 7 Controlling Variables I variable number 10 The Variable Monitoring window displays the w inda x a values of all the defined variables during the debugging process 8 3 8 Error Messages Error messages X Test invalid integer value Error messages caused by the program are displayed in this window 8 3 9 Execute Program Execute program The Execute Program window executes the current Execute opeedMark program program Name Subl afc HIIII TEEN EI EE d dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 77 150 tel
142. sed for the sizing parameters The currently configured size units in standard mm and the font size units in points 1 pt equals 1 72 inch are available for selection The selected units are used for the both the line and character spacing parameters Font effects Outline Text elements may use bold and italic font effects However in this instance bold only means that the respective font parameter for this effect is applied In order to actually make an Outline Text element bolder this text must be shaded Symbol table With the button right of the font effects it is possible to open the symbol table dialog to insert special characters into the text field Insert symbol The amount and kind of available symbols depend on the chosen font 3 C 3 C S TI TT e op AO P TT Os T1 o amp Text Style A text element may be displayed in various direction styles incorporating various display format properties Normal The text is displayed using the specified font text and size parameters These parameter also determine the behaviour of the element in relation to the overall size of the element and any transformations i e when the size is adjusted the size of the font adjusts itself automatically as the element itself has become larger otherwise the text will be distorted according to the scaling HIIII EH EE 81 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 46
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144. stem Configuration laser marking cutting engraving 10 1 System configuration System configuration Components Additional components On the tab system configuration all available Zysten component Component components like TLC2 aa LaserController tlc Laser controller can be registere d RunsScreen Internal RunScreen B MarkStart Input MarkStark These registered SE components can be used for special tasks like MarkStart monitoring controlling the exhaust and so on X Automaticode Input MarkStart XX J JJ The following component types are available L aserController Controls the laser HunScreen Dialog control during program execution MarkStart Input External signal to start marking MarkBusy Output Sets the marking busy signal AutomaticMode Input Controls the automatic program execution X Axis Axis for planar segmentation Y Axis Axis for planar segmentation Z Axis Axis for distance to work piece A Axis Axis for rotary B Axis Axis for rotary Exhaust Controlling the exhaust from SpeedMark To register component they must be defined This will be described in the following sections of this document See also 12 1 1 Options of the start element on page 90 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 85 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport trotecl
145. support troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Marking with the Laser laser marking cutting engraving 6 2 2 Set Up Workpiece The Border Marking and Border mark positioning graphics functions are used to set m up the work piece in the machining area For marking The Border Mark function enables the XY set up of the work piece The pilot laser is used to A pups graphics draw the smallest possible rectangle for all created graphics With the function Border mark positioning graphics only such elements with the material parameter property Positioning will be drawn with a rectangle by the pilot laser reposition and set up the work piece However you must continue to observe all laser safety guidelines While the pilot laser is drawing the rectangle it is in principle safe to The pilot laser may be deactivated once the work piece has been set up by pressing the button again 6 2 3 Quick mark Use the Start Marking button to start the laser marking the workpiece Use the Stop marking button to interrupt the current marking process at any time Repeat A Start marking The Repeat option causes SpeedMark to repeat the marking until the Stop Marking button is pressed You are able to specify the pauses between the individual repetitions Further information on material parameter property Positioning can be found in chapter 7 Material Para
146. t To create a graphic element in the flow chart click on the Flowchart x graphic element to be created and move the mouse cursor to the place in the chart where the element should be inserted 5 start The currently selected insertion position will be marked by a green rectangle T Dutline text Areas containing an invalid insertion position are N Line indicated by a mouse cursor in the form shown H here 3 End Once the insertion position has been confirmed by a single click a settings dialog opens for the respective graphic element in which the basic graphic properties may be adjusted before the element is actually inserted Creating a graphic Element on the Drawing Interface To create a graphic element on the drawing interface click on the graphic element to be created and move the mouse cursor to the place where the element should be inserted Once the insertion position has been confirmed a single click opens the settings dialog for the respective graphic element in which the basic graphic properties may be adjusted before the element is actually inserted An additional insertion method click drag drop is available for the following graphic elements b O C LI Example line Click on the start position of the line with the mouse on the drawing interface L but do not release the mouse button and continue to move the mouse cursor to the end position of the line Then release the mouse
147. t value selected in the Format section of the Serial Text settings Increment OO l End value The appearance of the formatting is displayed in the Results field for preview purposes It is also End value infinite possible to request help with formatting using the button containing a question mark Farmat Yd Optional Actions allow actions to be carried out on specific events Result On End Value e Reset to start value e Ask User On End value e End program r Optianal actions Reset to start value Qn Program star On Program Start SEN EECH e Reset current value to start value esdtcatmen vain So sona e Keep current value On Program save e Ask for start value Reset current Sec gom val e el On Saving Program e Reset current value to start value e Save current value gt SpeedMark currently only supports whole decimal numbers as serial text HIIII TEEN EI EE H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 101 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com et e Jogdords User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Basic Programming and Control Elements 13 5 3 Expressions The Expressions source content makes it possible to replace the content of a graphic element with the content of a variable or a calculated value To aid operation a Variable Wizard is available in order to quickly request
148. tbox OH Ring marking The user interface pictured above represents a standard view of the SpeedMark software It basically consists of the following areas Main menu Toolbars Window for drawing and importing graphics Window for editing the drawing and programming elements An explanation of the adjustment of various SpeedMark views can be found in Chapter 8 Desktops and User Rights Control on Page 73 III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 12 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com Zi User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 1 SpeedMark Programs This chapter provides a brief introduction to the structure and design of the SpeedMark programs A more detailed description of each concept is contained in the following chapters Contrary to other laser marking applications SoeedMark files are known as programs This name takes into account that within SoeedMark it is possible not only to specify the flow of marking processes in series but also create a dynamic flow using the programming constructs 4 1 1 Basic SpeedMark Program for Simple Laser Marking The following example illustrates a basic SpeedMark program used to mark 4 graphics and a text with the laser iiti SpeedMark 3 0 Documeritation 01 LBE BAG c o9 1 D dl
149. te C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 2 14 Import Import Graphic Element supports the import of PDF and EPS files used for raster graphic elements A file selection dialog is used to select the file for importing and the appropriate data filter Grafikimport Look in Docu amp ct Eg P speedMarkDocu DE wvz 5 eps My Recent Documents Desktop My Network File name Gresch akD acu DE rm eps Open Places Files of type Encapsulated PostScript eps ps Cancel P necessary import settings such as Import DPI Page and Import Position Centre Inport dpi The imported graphic element is then available in opeedMark as a raster graphic All raster graphic settings can be found in the Chapter 5 2 12 Raster Graphics on page 51 T www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 54 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Editing Graphic Elements laser marking cutting engraving 5 3 Editing Basic Graphic Properties The Graphic Properties window not only offers the Filling Transformation General possibility of editing special graphic element Graphic Marking Source properties it also provides the option of adjusting th
150. techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Material Parameter Manager laser marking cutting engraving Marking Delay Although the marking speed is normally lower than the jump speed a drag delay will occur during marking In order to ensure that the mirrors have arrived at their target position before the marking process begins a suitable value may be selected for the marking delay Polygon Delay It is not always necessary to completely stop the movement of the mirrors between two consecutive vectors e g the corners of a rectangle At this point instead of a marking delay a polygon delay is automatically inserted as the drag delay and settling time are less Delay Value Guidelines When setting the delay values ensure that the following guidelines are observed in order to avoid problems 1 The laser off delay must be longer than the laser on delay Otherwise laser control errors may occur LOffD LOnD 2 The marking delay must be greater than the difference between the laser off delay and the laser on delay MarkD LOffD LOnD 7 2 5 Advanced In the advanced pop up properties like iteration Iterations can be configured Z Ofteet The other values like colour are for information purposes Color name Color value R Color value a Color value B These guidelines apply primarily to the use of a TLC2 control card Please refer to the relevant guidelines in the documentation
151. tel eng and fish size Focus length Height x ikh cried CA i00 mm 20 rni x TO mm i150 mmn 130 mre x 110 mem CX 200mm Lt mm x 150 mm CX 224 mm E80 mm x 180 mm O 320 men Z mm x 230 mem CH 300 mea 56 mm x 56 emm Uu TEETE q Ed rection zoeifickents regan L3 pti Y pase regat A poete Foo mm Lafc mm dck em Right mm Ton mm Get l LxfoE 50 02 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 Immo Im Hckle mmn Middle Tue 50 0 PEAN S Pio mra Left mm midde irem Pight mr Bothom mim 5 03 50 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 Calbrate field correction cosets Reset to defouk soles fark cornected Feld Pork diagamals Fine Sand inssage III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 124 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r O t Qe C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Configuration Control SSS Seen et E Card address hex 300 COM port LL M H 1 E EI Tool Name Description ba Open Tries to create a connection to the laser UNS bal Close Closes an open connection Card address hex 300 Card The address used to communicate with the laser controller in the PC COM Port COM Port The COM port determines which COM interface in the PC should be used to exchange laser data COM Configuration of the COM port Save
152. th the same version number first two digits must be used in order for various Trotec software components to work together smoothly The last digit of the version number is irrelevant X X X Example SpeedMark 3 0 x will only function with TLC2 module 3 0 x gt 2 4 Intended Use of the Laser System opeedMark software is used in all TROTEC Galvo laser systems The marking process may only be conducted using fault free machines please also refer to the user manual for the TROTEC laser system you have purchased Any other application of the equipment is considered contrary to intended use he manufacturer accepts no liability for any personal injury and or material damage arising as a result of this The equipment may only be operated serviced and commissioned by individuals familiar with the intended use and potential risks of the machine Failing to observe the operating service and maintenance regulations provided by the manufacturer in this user manual exempts the manufacture from any liability in the event of a fault SEPP www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 9 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C First oteps laser marking cutting engraving 3 First Steps 3 1 Installation of the SpeedMark Software The SpeedMark softwar
153. the user interface by clicking on the X next to the window title III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 73 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Desktops and User Rights Control laser marking cutting engraving 8 1 2 Docking and Moving Windows All open windows can be moved by clicking with the mouse directly on the window title in the user interface These windows can be moved freely around the user interface and docked on the sidebars 2 The Flow Diagram window is the only window which cannot be moved as it L is linked directly to the drawing interface However it is still possible to open and close this window 8 2 Managing Customised User Interfaces Using the Desktops The Desktop Manager can be used to save user interface layouts for use in other applications as described in the previous chapter 8 2 1 Creating and Selecting Desktops Using the Toolbar The Desktop toolbar can be used to select the standard desktop and previously saved desktops e g operator and to save current desktops This menu consists of three parts e Standard desktop e List of previously created desktops e Save desktop Save Desktop can be used to save the current user interface as a desktop The adjacent dialog al Desktops may
154. the control of a Relop I O card by SpeedMark 15 6 1 Functional Range of Module The Relop I O module fulfils the following functions e nitialisation of a Relop I O card e Provision of functions for accessing the I O ports 15 6 2 Configuration zc bg Card index 0 v k J ios Pert Output Port Input index mame index X name Ourput 1 Input 1 Output 2 Input 2 Output 3 Input 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output amp Output 7 Output 8 Output 9 Output 10 Outpub 11 OutpuE 12 Output 13 Output 14 Output 15 Output 16 S S T E amp S S 3 d S CL OO Input 4 Input 5 Input amp Input Input 8 Input 9 Input 10 Input 11 Input 12 Input 13 Input 14 Input 15 Input 16 xD GD cc Oh On d CF bw ra VD 0 Oh OR d GD B3 rz 0909000000000006000 oogooodOgaoguogaogoaogooaogogaac CHE T CHE CHA CT E 660060000060660066060 Basic settings rAutotest Initializing value Delay ms al ose Deinitializing value Accept signal settings EVASIT ET 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 135 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 t r ot e C Xon Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving Configuration Control Le Card index 0 we KL Kl Tool Name Description Open Tries to establish a connection to t
155. the results of two conditions whereby both conditions must be true for the total result to be true 2 1 And 5 gt 2 gt gives a true result vem Ce E i two conditions whereby one condition dy be true for the total result to be true 2 gt 1 Or 2 gt 5 gt gives a true result EE 2 results of two conditions whereby one condition Gen be unequal to the other for the total result to be true 2 1 xor 2 5 Further information on breakpoints can be found in Chapter 13 4 Debug Programs on page 98 www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 95 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com ettind ew andati User manual SpeedMark V3 0 Basic Programming and Control Elements 13 3 3 Branch One Branch elements may be used to easily implement alternative program flows The If Then Else field can be used to specify the path the program should take the condition is fulfilled SpeedMark carries out the Then branch Q the condition is not fulfilled opeedMark carries out the Else branch 13 3 4 Incremental Loop For The Incremental Loop enables a repetition of the part of the program within the loop with definable parameters trotec laser marking cutting engraving 3 Element properties IF Then Else General Caption Mote Condition
156. the service menu opens and active password protection ensures that the program may only be closed by entering the valid password The adjacent illustration shows the RunScreen service menu It can be Program interrupted trotec laser marking cutting engraving Password safety is active Service Old password fF E Mew password PF Repeat new password used to select from various options to Running program was interrupted by the user continue processing when a program is interrupted ESC key Do you want to continue Change to Service mode Continue the running program Shutdown Ehe running program 15 8 3 SpeedMark Windows The RunScreen module does not support any windows in SpeedMark HIIII EH EI EE H 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 141 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 9 Profibus The Profibus module and associated components support the control of a Profibus card 15 9 1 Functional Range of Module The Profibus I O module fulfils the following functions e Control of a slave Profibus card e Communication with a master Profibus 15 9 2 Configuration Profibus hg Adress 102 e Settings InputSize iQuEpubSize 33 i23
157. ther the text should be marked or not Based on this decision the text or the line is marked next Then another line is marked In the next grinding element the line is then marked four times e Rudimentary programming knowledge offers a distinct advantage with this L type of laser marking However programming knowledge is not a requirement for the basic operation of the SpeedMark flow control More detailed descriptions of the use of dynamic programs can be found in Chapters 13 Basic Programming and Control Elements on page 91 and 14 Advanced Programming on page 108 EAA TAEI dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 14 150 tel_ 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax_ 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C User Interface laser marking cutting engraving 4 1 3 Master Program and Associated Sub Programs In SpeedMark it is possible to store graphic markings and flows in sub programs which not only help maintain clarity in the master program but also allow dynamic programming Titi SpeedMark 3 0 Bgcumpritation zai E ms ER Men Pi n Ki Foi Subi afc Su Subz afc ze ae JE E DaalFirnz trailer Opine Marking mode Realtime In this instance the master program illustrated above has two sub programs which may be used by the master program e Advanced programming knowledge de
158. tion Scanner configuration Status Is Service Card address hex 300 Volkage output Scanner x V Min Max rs Scanner V 0 000 mmm Record Control port input Control port output Status port MOF Counter 9 Hex oo Dez Manual control Command m Response Offline CardMessage 15 4 3 SpeedMark Windows The EasyControl module does not use any windows in SpeedMark TA separate document on EasyControl Service Settings may be provided on request Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com www troteclaser com 13 01 2011 130 150 User manual SpeedMark V3 0 trote C Modules and Components laser marking cutting engraving 15 5 Servida Axis Control The Servida module and associated components support the control of Servida motors used to control axial and curved engravings The motors can be controlled manually and by using the scripting functions 15 5 1 Functional Range of Module The Servida module fulfils the following functions e Initialisation of the motors e Control of the motors using scripting functions e Manual control of the motors All rig
159. user outside of the actual SpeedMark software in the work with the Trotec laser system These programs can be found under the SpeedMark installation directory in the folder Utilites 17 1 SpeedMarkerDiagnostics 5 SpeedMarker FL Diagnostics d EST HOD ES mm E Du ae me With SpeedMarkerDiagnostics a diagnosis of the laser system can be done step by step The diagnosis will be started with the button Start Diagnosis Follow the instructions on the screen to get a correct result During the usage or start of SoeedMarkerDiagnostics it is not allowed to run opeedMark because there would be no access to the relevant hardware components III EE EE dett 13 01 2011 Trotec Produktions und Vertriebs GmbH Linzer Strasse 156 A 4600 Wels Austria Technical Support 150 150 tel 43 0 7242 239 7000 fax 43 0 7242 239 7380 mailto techsupport troteclaser com

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