VE810 Engraver Manual - Vision Engraving & Routing Systems
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1. 9 Spindle 3 Y Axis Linear Rails q TINI i TININ 4 Y Axis Leadscrew TA TI 8 Table Home Position 5 T Slot Table 7 Quick Lock Vise See Figure 1 2 11 Spindle Up Down Knob This knob raises and lowers the spindle when the power is off You will see it turn as the spindle moves up and down while engraving 12 Down Pressure Spring Adjust This knob adjusts the amount of pressure that the spindle applies on the material being engraved Looking down from the top turning it clockwise will increase pressure and turning it counter clockwise will decrease pressure 13 Spindle Pulley This is the top part of the spindle where the motor belt rides 14 Spindle Micrometer This is the part of the spindle that you adjust to set the depth of engraving Turning it to the right will cause the engraving to be deeper 15 Spindle Nose Cone This is the part of the spindle that rides on the material while engraving The cutter protrudes from the bottom of the nose cone creating your depth of Cut Figure 1 2 The VE 810 carriage view OBChapter 1 Before You Begin 11 Passe Del E 2e2e2e72e9e1 x HEM gt lt EE Eeer 13 Qoindle Pulley SCH 14 Soindle Micrometer 15 Spindle Nose Cone Sa 1BChapter 2 Installation 13 Chapter 2 Installation Software Installation2. Tur or can see lines in the bottom of my cut showing each cutter path can even see steps in the bottom of my cut Possible solutions 1 Sometimes caused by dull cutters the wrong cutter or not enough overlap for each cut Try changing cutter size slightly You may get better clean up 2 Try taking a second pass cut at 001 002 deeper This may clean up the roughness 3 Resharpen the cutter There are various cutter angles that can cause these kinds of problems There is a relief angle that if too great can cause noticeable ridges in the bottom of the cut 4 Ensure that the spindle is square in the mount or block An unsquare spindle means an unsquare cutter to the material surface 5 Turn the spindle speed up 5BChapter 6 Troubleshooting 67 Problem Poor letter quality Possible solutions 1 You may be engraving too fast Engraving quality improves with the right engraving and spindle speeds 2 If you are diamond drag engraving you have too much down pressure or you are engraving too deep Also check the grain of the material it should be left to right 3 You may have a worn or dull cutter 4 Your material is not securely fastened to the table Problem Ragged Type Possible solutions 1 If the quality of cut is ragged or exhibits steps you may have play in the cutter This could be in the gap between the cutter and the spindle shaft Maybe the shaft is worn or the spindle bearings need to be replaced On
3. Ignore clips Diameter 0 00 im Cancel You will see that the green light near the start button will start to flash This means that there is a job in the VE 810 Now press start The job should now engrave If there are any problems press the stop button immediately 2BChapter 3 Operations 45 Engraving a job at a position other than the top left corner of the t slot If you would like to put your material to be engraved at a position other than the standard home position place your material on the t slot table in the position you desire Use the XY jog buttons to move the spindle to the upper left corner of the piece you would like to engrave Now press the SET OFFSET button The machine will now engrave from that position Note The machine will engrave from that point until the machine is turned off or you clear the offset To clear the offset press the GOTO HOME button After the machine has moved to the home position press SET OFFSET The home is now set back to the default position 3BChapter 4 Optional Accessories 47 Chapter 4 Optional Accessories Clamping Devices The optional versa vise is used for holding small or odd shaped items It can be used as a stand alone clamp or other clamps can be used with the versa vise Some of the other types of clamps are explained later in this chapter For a complete list of holding clamps please ask Vision for an accessory catalog or visit our web site at www visio
4. Advanced Settings for COM3 22 Change the COM Port Number to COM1 and select OK Note If COM1 shows it is in use select COM2 23 Select OK USB Serial Port COM3 Properties 28 VE810 Engraver Manual 24 Select the X in the upper right corner to close the screen below r Computer Management ji ln x a File Action View Window Help e ame Computer Management Local ss 2 VISIONTECH 1 EZ System Tools 9 d Computer ES Event Viewer Awe Disk drives e Shared Folders CR ig Display adapters 7 Local Users and Groups 2 DVD CD ROM drives 44 Performance Logs and Alerts H A Floppy disk controllers Device Manager A Floppy disk drives rage dig Human Interface Devices E E Removable Storage ae IDE ATA ATAPI controllers R Disk Defragmenter jp Keyboards Disk Management 1 Mice and other pointing devices 1 8 Services and Applications H Monitors Network adapters _ Ports COM amp LPT H Processors e EI Sound video and game controllers 3 System devices E Universal Serial Bus controllers The USB port is now configured properly 1BChapter 2 Installation 29 Configuring the Computer In order for the VE 810 to run properly you must configure your computer s serial port If the machine is connected through the USB cable please disregard this section as it was done in the previous section To do this follow this sequence Right mouse click on the My Computer icon on your Win
5. The VISION installation program guides you step by step All the information you need appears on the screen as you install the program Read each screen carefully and follow all prompts If you make an error in the installation do not panic All setup information can be changed later from within VISION While running Windows insert the VISION CD ROM into the CD drive If your CD ROM drive has the auto start feature enabled the Vision Installation will start automatically If the auto start is not enabled then you will need to do the following select Start Run from the toolbar on the Windows desktop d Documents Type the location of the CD drive followed by setup exe in the command line 14 VE810 Engraver Manual Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for pou Click on OK The installation process will now begin Thank vou for purchasing a Yision System This program will allow you to select which tupe of installation you would like Click on Next lt Back II Next gt Cancel Select Installation Which Vision product would you like to install Ce Vision Windows Engraving Software Vision Pro Engraving Software Vision Pro open driver files Select Vision Windows Engraving Software and e e Yision Serial Controller Firmware Jrd Party Software Drivers click Next Next gt Cancel Note You can install a de
6. or the quick lock vise to hold down material to the T slot table There are other types of optional hold down methods explained in Chapter 4 You can get double sided tape or the MultiMat material from your Vision Distributor or Vision The quick lock vise is included with the VE 810 See figure 3 1 for an example of using the quick lock vise Figure 3 1 The Quick Lock wl Pe EENET PESEN 3 spindle Table Home Position Engraving Stock EREY a Quick Lock Vise UIC e Quick Lock Vise Handle Quick Lock Vise Locking Screw Vise Put the material you would like to engrave on the T slot table and push it to the home position corner Fig 3 1 Next loosen the quick lock vise locking screw and slide the quick lock vise so that there is about 1 16 of an inch gap between the edge of the vise and the material Tighten the quick lock vise locking screw Once this is done the material can easily be tightened up by turning the quick lock vise handle When you want to change the engraving material simply loosen the quick lock vise handle remove the engraved material put the new material in and tighten up the quick lock handle Note For larger pieces of material you may need to put a small piece of double sided tape on the T slot table in the middle of the engraving material This will keep the material from bowing in
7. 2 Computer Managemer t Local E VISIONTECH 1 5 d System Tools G Computer SEE si ail Event Viewer EI S Disk drives Bi Shared Folders E 3 Display adapters E Local Users and Groups El lt A DVD CD ROM drives Performance Logs and Alerts SL E Floppy disk controllers a HA Floppy disk drives 5 Storage o bt Human Interface Devices Removable Storage 1 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Disk Defragmenter GES Keyboards Disk Management Che Mice and other pointing devices Gi He Services and Applications E Monitors fH E Network adapters j Ports COM amp LPT mm Processors EI Sound video and game controllers H System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 17 Double click on Ports COM amp LPT on the right side E da Pc ares COM amp ce LEI z D Communications Port C M 2 F ECP Printer Port LPT1 2 USB Serial Port COM 18 Double click on USB Serial Port Com3 Note The com number shown may be different then 3 26 VE810 Engraver Manual 19 The following screen will appear Select the Port Settings tab USB Serial Port COM3 Properties 20 Change the Bits per second to 19200 and the Flow control to Hardware as per the picture below making sure other settings match the screen below also USB Serial Port COM3 Properties Bj 1BChapter 2 Installation 27 21 Select the Advanced button The following screen will appear
8. are worn when the length of the brush is less than 1 8 of an inch Inspect the brushes for possible replacement annually using the following procedure Press the X Jog key to move the spindle to the middle of the table CAUTION Disconnect the power cable going into the back of the VE 810 before continuing Figure 5 7 Cover Screws Use a 3 32 Allen wrench and remove Allen Screw the two cover screws shown in figure 5 7 Sa CG Ge Ee SS E Figure 5 8 Back Cover Screws Back Allen Screws Spindle Cover 4BChapter 5 Maintenance 59 Use a 3 32 Allen wrench to remove the 4 back cover screws shown in figure 5 8 The top cover can now be pushed to the back Remove the front Spindle cover as seen in figure 5 9 60 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 5 10 Carriage Cover Remove the four Carriage Cover screws on each side of the Carriage cover using a aN 3 32 Allen wrench as NM 4 l seen in figure 5 10 Allen Screws li Allen Screws Figure 5 11 Motor Brush Caps a E Mo
9. back motion of the machine 5 T Slot Table Also referred to as the work surface this aluminum bed supported by the Y Axis linear rails allows placement of the engraving material or special clamps and fixtures The slots in the table are shaped with an upside down T with the bottom of the T being a single line slot across the top of the table The slots are used to hold various accessory holders clamps and jigs 6 Front Panel This is the area in which you control the table movement You can start stop pause cancel a job and set the spindle surface Also you can control the speed at which the table moves and the spindle RPM 7 Quick Lock Vise This is the clamp assembly that is included with the VE 810 Engraver that allows you to lock your material on the T Slot table 8 Table Home Position This is the place on the T Slot table where you position your engraving material All work is referenced from this position 9 Spindle This is the part where the engraving cutters are inserted and adjusted for depth of cut 10 Spindle Motor Pulley This is where the motor belt runs from It runs from the spindle motor pulley to the spindle causing the spindle to turn The spindle motor pulley is hidden by the cover In order to see it you must remove the covers 10 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 1 1 The VE 810 top view 1 X Axis Leadscrew 2 X Axis Linear Rails JU E 10 Spindle Motor Pulley ei Mij OTT
10. it is possible that the external fuse is blown Follow the procedure below to change the external fuses 1 Unplug the power cable that goes into the back of the VE 810 2 Locate the fuse holder at the rear of the machine See Figure 5 14 3 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder Turn the fuse holder counterclockwise until it pops out See Figure 5 15 4 Pull the fuse out of the fuse holder and replace it with a new 5 amp fuse 5 Slide the fuse holder back into its place and screw back into place with screwdriver Figure 5 14 External Fuse Location O O O rn dal Tn External Fuse Figure 5 15 External Fuse removal 4BChapter 5 Maintenance 63 64 VE810 Engraver Manual 5BChapter 6 Troubleshooting 65 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Engraving Problems Problem Engraving on the plate is slanted Possible solutions 1 Check material for squareness Maybe your shear did not cut squarely 2 Check to see if the material on the table is indeed at a true home and is square to your T slot edge guides 3 Check to insure that the T slot edge guides are secure and flush to your T Slot table Hint Always inspect your job before removing your plate from the system You may be able to salvage it by re engraving the job or at a minimum you may be able to analyze the problem and prevent repeating it Perhaps the plate moved during engraving Removing it without ins
11. its compatibility with Windows SP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP Installation Found New Hardware Wizard BI Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for USB Serial Converter Click Finish to close the wizard lt Back Lance 1BChapter 2 Installation 9 The following screen will appear Select No not this time and select Next Found New Hardware Wizard f BI Welcome to the Found New Dags Hardware Wizard E Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 10 The following screen will appear Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and select Next Found New Hardware Wizard BI This wizard helps you install softwar
12. the PAUSE or STOP button the spindle will turn off for safety reasons Always make sure you have the spindle turned on when appropriate otherwise you may run the risk of breaking your cutter EN AUX ON OFF AUX ON OFF Button This button will turn on and off the auxiliary output on the rear of the machine This will most likely be used for your vacuum system When the light is red the auxiliary power is off When the light flashes green and red the auxiliary power is on When the light is green the auxiliary power will automatically turn on and off at the beginning and end of the engraving job If you depress the STOP button the auxiliary power device will turn off for safety reasons SET OFFSET Button Use the Jog Buttons to move the spindle to a point you want to be the offset position Press the Set Offset Button This is now set as your new offset position Alternative Button Holding this button while using the X Y or Z jog keys will increase the jog speed Holding down material There are many ways to hold material down on the t slot table One of the major things to remember is that the material must be placed in the upper left corner of the T slot table unless you are using a versa vise attachment This will insure that the engraving is in the correct position on your material if the machine is homed correctly 2BChapter 3 Operations 37 You can use either double sided tape the MultiMat hold down material
13. the center The quick lock vise will only work on square or rectangular material To hold down irregular shaped objects you must use some other method Ask your Vision Distributor or Vision if you need more information on this feature Edge guides The T slot table edge guides need to be adjusted to the thickness of material that you are engraving If they are not adjusted properly the machine may not engrave the letters completely See figure 3 2 38 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 3 2 The Edge Guides Edge Guide Thumbscrews Edge Guides Edge Guide humbscrews To adjust the edge guides place the material you would like to engrave in the home position The edge guides should be level or slightly below the engraving material If they are not loosen the edge guide thumbscrews and lower the edge guides Tighten the edge guide thumbscrews The edge guides are now adjusted properly 2BChapter 3 Operations 39 Diamond Drag Engraving In this section we will set up to engrave with a non rotating cutter such as a diamond drag cutter Figure 3 1 below shows the VE 810 spindle with the optional diamond drag adapter and how to install the adapter Figure 3 1 The VE 810 spindle with diamond drag adapter lt Spindle Pulley lt Spindle Housing Pointer KLI
14. the larger the cutter you are using the higher the RPM you would use A rule of thumb for setting the spindle speed is to start out at a higher RPM You can gradually lower the RPM while the machine is working Keep lowering the spindle speed until the spindle sounds like there is a load or drag on the spindle When you reach that point you should turn the spindle speed knob up a little bit a START Start The start button is used to start the engraving machine You can tell that there is a job in the VE 810 when the green light above the start button is flashing on and off When it is flashing pressing the start button will start engraving Also if you have pressed the pause or stop button to stop the engraving pressing the start button will resume the job 2BChapter 3 Operations 33 Pause The pause button is used to momentarily stop the machine from engraving If you press the pause button while the machine is engraving the VE 810 will wait until the end of the current letter or logo that it is engraving and then lift the cutter up shut the engraving motor off and stop Pressing the start button will resume the engraving where it left off Stop The stop button is used to stop the machine from engraving If you press the stop button while the machine is engraving the VE 810 will stop immediately shut the engraving motor off and lift the cutter up Pressing the start button will resume the engraving where it left off While s
15. to its lift position Use the Z up or Z down buttons to adjust the lift between characters and then press set surface again This will move the spindle up to the home position The surface is now set GOTO HOME When you press the Goto Home button the engraver will return to its mechanical home position and cancel the job from the machine GOTO OFFSET When you press the Goto Offset button the engraver will return to the previously set offset and cancel the job from the machine LIMITS ON OFF LIMITS ON OFF The Limits ON OFF button is used to turn the limit switches on and off When the limit switches are active the light above the button comes on NOTE When holding down the Limits ON OFF button while turning on the VE 810 the machine will start with the limit switches oft 2BChapter 3 Operations 35 B1 The B1 button only works when using the Vision Software Program When you press this button the controller will re engrave the previously engraved job If you press this button while a job is engraving the table will return to the home position and wait for you to press the START button to re engrave the job NOTE The B1 button does nothing when using the Vision PRO Software B2 The B2 button only works when using the Vision Software Program When you press this button while a job is engraving the table will backup one character Each time you press the B2 button the table will move back another character until it rea
16. u u EN u u aa u u ua uu u au u u aa u u a 5 INTRODUCTION VE 5 SE EE 5 UNPACKING AND TAKING INVENTORY 4 kk aka kk kaka aa kk kak kk aa k kk kak kk aka kk kaka kk kak k kk kk kk ka k 6 MACHINE DESCRIPTION amp TERMINOLOGY 44 4 k kak kaka kaka ak aka ak k kk a aa kk ka k kk kak kk kk kk kk a k 7 CHAPTER 2 TEEN 13 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION cececececececcccecececececcccaccucececeauacacecetececuauacseeseneceauacstseeneeanansssnens 13 GONNECTING THE JAB RE 20 CONFIGURING THE COMPUTER 29 CHAPTERS OPERATION LEE 31 Klein e EE 31 HOLDING DOWN MATERIAL 36 DIAMOND DRAG ENGRAVING EEN 39 FMI EE 41 BURNISH ENGRAVING EE 43 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ee ENKEN KEN ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN u aa u u EN NV 47 CLAMPING RE Te 47 VACUUM CHIP REMOVAL SYSTEM 4 kaka kaka kaka kaka ka ak kak k a K kK kK Aka k kk ak kK ak ka k kK kK kk W 52 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE sek ENNEN ENNEN ua au u EN u u ua uu u ENNEN ENNEN u au u u au u u au uu u au u u au u u aa u u EN u u 53 Bile WI Nel OH SNR iii HHR E HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH gt gt DEB lt N gt 53 ENE RIC AT S EN AREAS E ES E EE AATE 54 CHANGING THE MOTOR CT E WEE 56 CHANGING THE MOTOR Bpueuge ak AKA K KA kk EK KA KK E arannana KAK KA kk WA 58 CLEANING THE FAN FILTER aaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nanan nananana annann naaraan enaner annn nnnnnn 61 REPLACING THE EXTERNAL EUS Bo dee ege 62 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING enee ENER EN ENN
17. 1 Engraving Problems 65 H Holding down material 39 Installing The Vision Software 13 Introduction 5 L Lubrication 54 5BChapter 6 Troubleshooting 71 Machine Description amp Terminology Maintenance 53 Mechanical Problems 68 R Replacing the External Fuses 62 S Safety 5 Software Installation 13 T The Front Panel 31 U Unpacking and Taking Inventory 6 V Vacuum Chip Removal System 52 Versa Vise 47
18. Administrative Tools Dell Accessones eDrawings 2003 Rames Finish Cancel leave it as it is and select Finish Install file to Cis win AF ons Hebets ctt You will see the Installation bar The VISION engraving software has been successfully Installed onto your computer To run the software select the con labeled VISION from the desktop The software installation is now complete Select OK KEY DRIVER INSTALLATION SUCCESSFUL Click OK To run the Vision software select the Vision icon from the desktop or from the Start Menu Programs Vision Engraving Software group 1BChapter 2 Installation 19 IMPORTANT This procedure must be followed before the Vision software will operate properly 1 2 3 Run the Vision software by clicking the Vision icon on the desktop of your computer Go to the System menu and then to Register software Please call 1 888 637 1737 602 439 0700 or email service visionengravers com with the following information Your company name Address Phone number Email address Vision machine serial numbers e pop 9 The upgrade request number shown on the Register software screen in Vision In the Upgrade Code box on the registration screen type the word demo and click OK This will allow the Vision software to run for 14 days until the permanent password is emailed or given to you from Vision 5 You can now run the Vision software 6 Once
19. EN ENNEN ENER ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN EEN EN u u 65 ENGRAVING HpDOBLEMS 4 44k kkkklkaakkaaakkak kaka kaka ka aka aka kak kaka Eka kk kak kk aa kk ak kk kaka aa kk aa kk a kk kk ak kk kK kk A kk A 65 VECHANICAE PROBLEN EE 68 iv VE810 Engraver Manual OBChapter 1 Before You Begin 5 Chapter 1 Before You Begin Introduction About This Manual This manual is designed to provide you with information about your Vision VE 810 VE 810XD engraver beginning with unpacking the machine and continuing through installation and lifetime machine maintenance This manual does not attempt to teach you how to engrave how to use a computer or how to use your engraving software some previous knowledge of engraving terms and the engraving process is assumed For information on the Vision Engraving Software see the Vision Engraving Software manual For more information on your individual computer system see your computer s user manual or contact your computer distributor Safety Safety Precautions for the VE 810 Engraver Y Vv Y VW Y V WV Keep hands clear of the bottom of the spindle during operation Always stop the machine before making any adjustments Do not operate the machine with the covers removed Wear safety glasses when cutting any materials that emit chips Use extreme caution when inserting or removing cutters Before any servicing disconnect the power cord To avoid electric shock or equipment damage ensure that the control unit is c
20. S RRRS Diamond Drag Adaptor To install the diamond drag adapter you must first remove the retainer ring and nose To do this unscrew the retainer ring from the micrometer Next screw the diamond drag adapter onto the micrometer Turn the VE 810 Engraver on by flipping the switch on the back left side of the machine Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software For more information on this see the Vision Engraving Software manual Put the material on the T slot table as described in the previous section Make sure that the prox is turned on and the light is green on the prox button If it is red press the PROX button and it will change to green Make sure the SPINDLE ON OFF button is red If not press the button until it turns red 40 VE810 Engraver Manual This will turn the spindle motor off for diamond drag engraving From the Vision software press the F9 key to send the job to the VE 810 engraver The following screen will appear EXECUTE LAYOUT x KEY SERIAL SZN 000000969 SCALE AXIS DRIVER SELECT Across X C Write to HPGL plot file Down 1 0 eves0 Ve edl No device No device No device PLATE CUT OUT FT Margi 0 000 Diameter 0 00 in al eh Spindle Motor Control Ignore clips C Rotary Engrave Cancel OF You will see the green light near the start button start to flash This means that there is a job in the VE 810 Now press start
21. The job should now engrave If there are any problems press the stop button immediately 2BChapter 3 Operations 41 Rotary Engraving In this section we will set up to engrave with a rotating cutter Figure 3 2 on the next page shows the VE 810 spindle with a rotary cutter Figure 3 2 The VE 810 spindle with rotary cutter Cutter Knob gt K gt i Cutter gt zx d Spindle Housing Pointer lt 60_0 h Micrometer D d n Retainer Ring 4 nose Cone The first thing that you need to do when rotary engraving is to zero the cutter To do this you must first turn the micrometer so that the pointer points to 0 Insert the cutter into the spindle and screw the cutter knob completely in Note that the cutter will screw in counter clockwise looking down from the top of the spindle Take a scrap piece of material and place it flat on the bottom of the nose cone There will be a small setscrew in the cutter knob Loosen the setscrew and push the cutter down until it touches the flat piece of material that you have at the bottom of the nose cone Tighten the cutter knob set screw The cutter is now zeroed 42 VE810 Engraver Manual Now we must adjust the depth of cut The depth you will need to set depends on the type of material you are cutting You can generally find out how deep to cut engraving plastic from the manufacturer or distributor As a general rule you can start out shallow and i
22. VE 810 Engraver Operations Manual Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems 17621 N Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix AZ 85023 Technical Support 602 439 0700 Fax 602 439 0500 www visionengravers com Copyright 2007 Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems A Division of Western Engravers Supply Inc All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior written consent from Vision Limits of Liability Disclaimer of Warranty for this Equipment Manual The information contained within this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate however Vision makes no representations or warranties for this manual and assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies errors or omissions that may be contained within this manual In no event shall Vision be liable for any loss of profit including but not limited to direct indirect special incidental consequential or other damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if previously advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Vision reserves the right to make improvements to this manual and the products it describes at any time without notice or obligation Table of Contents iii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGINN sek ENKEN ENKEN EEN EN anka ak ka a a ka u uk au
23. at you become irritated at the machine the service technician or the salesman It s only a machine don t let it get the best of you Contact your dealer 68 VE810 Engraver Manual Mechanical Problems Problem No X Y or Z Axis movement Possible solutions 1 Check that the controller power is on 2 Check the power cable to make sure it is plugged in properly to the VE 810 3 If the power cord is plugged in to a power strip make sure that the power strip is working properly and turned on 4 Check to make sure that the X Y Speed knob on the front panel is turned all the way clockwise 5 Ensure that the job has been transferred to the controller Green start light is flashing Problem System has no movement in any one axis Possible solutions 1 Try to jog the problem axis using the X Y Z jog keys on the front panel If OK retry the job 2 There is possibly a bad microstepper board in the machine Contact your distributor or Vision Problem Unusually loud noises during the engraving process Possible solutions 1 Isolate the cause of the unusual noise by a Remove the cutter b Turn the engraving motor to OFF c Run the engraving job or X Y jog the system lf the noise persists it may be confined to the X Y or Z axis Check for proper lubrication of lead screws Follow lubrication instructions in chapter 5 Lubrication If the noise goes away and to further isolate the cause do the following a Remove the mo
24. ce a shaft starts to wear and a cutter is loose the problem can worsen quickly 2 The spindle is loose in the housing or block 3 The carriage is loose or has excessive play check the z axis bearings or slide 4 Lubricate lead screws with recommended lubricant as explained in Chapter 5 Lubrication Problem My baseline is off Possible solutions 1 You re not at the mechanical or software home Maybe the table or carriage was bumped during set up Maybe the previous job was cut short and the system did not return back to its mechanical home or limit switches Move the table bridge or carriage physically to home or send it home via the software 2 Check your software layout for keystroke errors Problem While burnishing aluminum have voids or non engraved areas Possible solutions 1 Try re engraving the same plate again Some of the anodized aluminum plates have very hard surfaces and two passes are required 2 Switch to a diamond burnisher The more common carbide tools may have difficulty getting through the tough surface and are more easily worn down thus sometimes skipping across the surface 3 Increase the pressure of the z axis or burnishing adapter 4 Try other materials Same reasons as above Some materials from some vendors are just plain tough Hints Always try to solve the problems yourself before seeking help A little patience goes a long way Never work on any problem that gets you so frustrated th
25. ches the first character of the job You will need to press the START button to resume engraving from that point NOTE The B2 button does nothing when using the Vision PRO Software B3 Button The B3 button only works when using the Vision Software Program When you press this button while a job is engraving the table will backup one line Each time you press the B3 button the table will move back another line until it reaches the first line of the job You will need to press the START button to resume engraving from that point NOTE The B3 button does nothing when using the Vision PRO Software 4th AXIS Button This button allows for a rotary axis to be used This is for the optional pen rotary attachment a PROX ON OFF PROX ON OFF Button This button allows you to turn the Proximity Sensor on and off The Prox allows the spindle to sense where the surface you are engraving is This feature works when engraving with a nose cone or diamond drag only it is not designed for non nosecone engraving When the light is green the Prox is on when its red the Prox is off 36 VE810 Engraver Manual si SPINDLE ON OFF SPINDLE ON OFF Button You can turn the spindle on and off by pressing this button When the light is red the spindle is off When the light is flashing green and red the spindle is on When the light is green the spindle will automatically turn on and off at the beginning and end of the engraving job If you depress
26. d drawing of the VE 810 Engraver This chapter will help you identify the parts of your table discussed elsewhere in the manual Optional equipment such as accessory vises clamps fixtures or vacuum systems may have been included with your system For information regarding this equipment see the individual instructions for these options For descriptions of controllers computers and software used in your system see the manuals from the manufacturers of these units TABLE SPECIFICATIONS Z Axis Clearance 1 inch 25 4 mm Definition the distance between the bottom of the spindle and the work surface Z Axis Stroke 1 inch 25 4 mm Definition the travel distance of the Z axis mechanism or spindle Table Resolution 001 inch Definition the smallest controlled motion the table is capable of Engraving Area 8 x 10 203 2 mm x 254 mm Overall Dimensions 14 1 2 Tall x 19 Wide x 22 Deep 368 mm Tall x 483 mm Wide x 559 mm Deep Table Top Removable T Slot Shipping Weight 65 lbs Shipping Dimensions 27 x 22 x 19 8 VE810 Engraver Manual OBChapter 1 Before You Begin H DEFINITION OF TERMS see Figure 1 1 1 X Axis Leadscrew The screw that drives the left to right motion of the machine 2 X Axis Linear Rails The 1 2 round rails that the carriage assembly rides on 3 Y Axis Linear Rails The 1 2 round rails that the t slot table rides on 4 Y Axis Leadscrew The screw that drives the front to
27. dows desktop Go to manage Click on Device Manager Double click on Ports and then double click on the serial port that the engraver is connected to Click on Port Settings The settings should look like the picture below If not change them to match Communications Port COM Properties ki x General Fort Settings river Resources Bits per second Data bits E sl Parity None Stop bits i sl Flow contrat Hardware sl Advanced Restore Defaults Cancel Click on OK twice and then re start Vision Your computer is now configured to run Vision with the VE 810 Engraver 2BChapter 3 Operations 31 Chapter 3 Operations The Front Panel The front panel controls all of the movement and speeds of the VE 810 Below is a picture of the front panel a E SPINDLE ON OFF 229 E n Ei LIMITS PROX Ei ON OFF ON OFF XY SPEED X Y Speed This knob controls how fast the VE 810 will engrave Turning the knob clockwise will increase the speed and turning the knob counter clockwise will decrease the speed You would change the engraving speed depending on the type of material you are engraving and the type of cutter you are using If you are using a diamond drag cutter non rotating you can generally run the machine very fast If you are using a rotary cutter you will need to adjust the speed depending on what type of material you are cutting Harder materials such as acrylic and engraver
28. e for USB Serial Port If your hardware came with an installation CD r E or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue ES 11 Select Search removable media floppy CD ROM and select Next B Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Fates Y Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed V Search removable media floppy CD ROM T7 Include this location in the search c gt Browse C Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware ES 23 24 VE810 Engraver Manual 12 The following screen will appear Select Continue Anyway Ic A The software you are installing for this hardware USB Serial Part has not passed Windows Logo testing to very its compatibility with Windows SP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system
29. e universal N ON o o SS o clamp designed for holding odd shaped items such as state badges hearts and medallions with unusual borders pet tags jewelry and more The dowel pins may be moved anywhere on the jaw to accommodate any odd shape 52 VE810 Engraver Manual Vacuum Chip Removal System The optional vacuum chip removal system is designed to simplify the engraving process and minimize wear and tear on the engraver The vacuum chip removal system uses a vacuum nose cone to remove chips created during the engraving process before they have the chance to create problems The quiet pump coupled with the micro fine layered filters assures that your unwanted chips are whisked away effortlessly The vacuum pump canister uses replaceable filters that can also be reused to assure maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness The vacuum chip removal system allows for removal of chips and dust created in the engraving process reducing contamination and overheating in the spindle area Chip removal also prevents the cutter from skipping over letters due to stray particles This vacuum chip removal system is available with or without a Vision vacuum nose cone Figure 4 9 The Optional Vacuum Chip Removal System Vacuum Canister Vacuum Pump Vacuum Nose Cone 4BChapter 5 Maintenance 53 Chapter 5 Maintenance Removing Chips Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you w
30. ed to be used with the vacuum system the other is not Cleaning methods depend on the type of nose cone in use With a vacuum chip removal system most of the chips will be removed during the engraving process If the suction nozzle becomes clogged remove the hose connection to the nose cone Remove the cutter then unscrew the vacuum nose cone Using a vacuum or an air hose clean out the nose and the vacuum tube leading to the nose cone Reinstall the nose cone and the vacuum hose Without a vacuum chip removal system you should remove the cutter before attempting to clean the nose cone The nose cone retainer ring the nose cone and the micrometer collar should all be removed and cleaned using a vacuum or blowing air The three nose cone components should be removed and cleaned at least every day and as frequently 54 VE810 Engraver Manual as necessary Failure to clean the nose cone regularly will result in premature spindle failure Cleaning the Vacuum Filter only with the vacuum chip removal option On systems with a vacuum chip removal system frequent cleaning of the vacuum filter is necessary for proper performance When engraving with the vacuum filter system the filter should be checked and cleaned several times a day depending on the amount of engraving done If the vacuum does not appear to be functioning efficiently clean the filter more frequently as needed To clean the vacuum filter system disconnect the vacuum hose f
31. either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing il STOF Installation Found New Hardware Wizard Si Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for USB Serial Port Click Finish to close the wizard lt Back Cancel 14 You will see the message below in the lower right corner of the screen i Found New Hardware x Your new hardware is installed and ready to use 1BChapter 2 Installation 25 15 Select the Start menu in the lower left corner of the screen Right mouse click on My Computer and select Manage Flash Upgrade Instructions SS My Documents MI vision Pro H Hex Workshop j Sei My Pictures Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 Fe My Recent Documents gt jaz Microsoft Office Excel 2003 E My Music m Adobe Reader 7 0 open a My Network Places Explore W vision Print with DirPrn d Multi Edit 9 10 kk Control Panel Search Y Paint Set Program Access anc Defaults Map Network Drive Va Printers and Faxes Disconnect Network Drive TT y Show on Desktop Help and Support Rename o Search Properties All Programs gt I Run Log Off fo Shut Down 16 The following screen will appear Select SES Manager on the left side ioj x File Action View Window Help elm
32. ew 52 SEO me Safe TSERE Figure 5 3 Back Cover Screws Back Allen Screws Use a 3 32 Allen wrench to remove the 4 back cover screws shown in figure 5 3 4BChapter 5 Maintenance 57 Figure 5 4 Spindle Cover The top cover can now be pushed to the back Remove the front spindle cover as seen in figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 Carriage Cover Allen Screws j Remove the four carriage cover screws on each side of the carriage cover using a 3 32 Allen wrench as seen in figure 5 5 O EE Allen Screws 58 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 5 6 The Motor Belt The motor belt is now easily accessible as Motor Belt seen in Figure 5 6 o Remove the old belt and put a new one on Joy B22 Next put the three covers that you just removed back on The motor belt change is now complete Changing the Motor Brushes The motor brushes on the engraving motor should be inspected annually and replaced when worn The motor brushes
33. ick Next to continue Cancel 5 The following screen will appear Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and select Next Found New Hardware Wizard BI This wizard helps you install software for US232B C If your hardware came with an installation CD E2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel 22 VE810 Engraver Manual 6 Select Search removable media floppy CD ROM and select Next 2 Please choose your search and installation options AS Y Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed IV Search removable media floppy CD ROM T7 Include this location in the search P Browse C Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware et 7 The following screen will appear Select Continue Anyway SI A The software you are installing for this hardware l USB Serial Converter hat not passed Windows Logo testing to verity
34. ing certain materials Possible solutions 1 Leave the protective film on the engraving material during engraving 2 Use a plastic nosecone instead of a metal one 3 The nosecone may be damaged Inspect for burrs or roughness Try using an emery cloth to polish the nose 4 Back off on the spring pressure Excessive down pressure will leave a rub mark on almost any plastic material Problem You are not using a nosecone and you have uneven engraving Possible solutions 1 Switch to a nose riding method 2 Use a different method of holding the material If you use double sided tape it may be thick enough to change your surface flatness by a few thousandths 3 Table tolerances may not be able to maintain the accuracy level you want 4 Table may not be on a level surface 5 Make sure the Pressure knob is locked all the way down Hint While it s true that you can do non nose riding engraving it s not easy to hold any controlled accuracy on the depth This takes flat material a very flat bed and some degree of skill and confidence It also takes an application where some amount of uneven engraving may be tolerated Problem lm getting tails or swirls in the corners of my engraving Possible solutions 1 Your cutter speed is too fast relative to your x y speed Slow your spindle speed down or increase your table speed 2 Your cutter is worn or damaged Replace or have re sharpened Problem lm getting fuzz
35. itch on the back left side of the machine Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software For more information on this see the Vision Engraving Software manual Put the material on the T slot table as described in the previous section Make sure the PROX is off and red If the PROX light is green press the PROX button until it turns red Use the X amp Y jog keys to move the spindle out over the material Press and hold down the Z down jog button until the cutter touches the engraving material Press the Z down jog key a little bit more There should be a small gap underneath the set screw in the EZ Rider This will ensure that the depth of cut is consistent Press the set surface button The spindle will lift up a small amount Make sure there is some clearance between the bottom of the cutter and the material you are engraving If not use the Z jog button to raise or lower the spindle so there is some clearance Press the set surface button again The spindle will now move to its original position The surface is now set From the Vision software press the F9 key to send the job to the VE 810 engraver You will get the following screen EXECUTE LAYOUT x KEY SERIAL 5 N 000000969 SCALE AXIS Across A Down hn OFFSETS DRIVER SELECT C Write to HPGL plot file Ce VE 310 Ve cdf No device No device No device v0 00 in PLATE CUT OUT Spindle Motor Control Ge Rotary Engrave C Diamond Drag
36. ith the most cost effective reliable engraving machine in use today Please remember that proper maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy The engraving environment generates small plastic and metal chips as well as other particles during operation As with any machinery your engraving system should be kept as clean as possible to minimize wear and tear and to improve final quality of the engraved product REMOVING CHIPS Plastic and metal chips generated during the engraving process should be removed from the engraving surface periodically A portable vacuum is suggested for chip removal but applying direct suction to the spindle area is not recommended Note that this cleaning can be minimized and greatly simplified through the use of the optional vacuum chip removal system The vacuum chip removal system removes chips and dust created by engraving This system can also extend the life of other components in the system as prompt removal of chips reduces contamination and overheating in the spindle area The vacuum chip removal system also keeps the nose cone from skipping over letters due to chips on the engraving surface Cleaning The Nose Cone The nose cone around the cutter may accumulate dust and chips that cannot be removed by sucking them off or blowing on them with low pressure air CAUTION High pressure air can damage the spindle Two types of nose cones are available one nose cone is design
37. lude holding metal engraving stock name badges or other rectangular shapes 50 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 4 6 The Versa Vise with Universal Seal amp Medallion holder q BERBER el e l Tl TT mitt iO OP This universal clamp will b hold 1 3 round objects at a l time It also has a place for e the eye of a medallion or T tag This clamp may be used to any diameter of notary seal Ww e DI GeO ole These jaws enable engraving on all types of Le NEL pens and other small cylindrical objects Rotating the jaws 180 allows engraving on medallions notary seals pet tags and other round objects f 3BChapter 4 Optional Accessories 51 Figure 4 8 The Versa Vise with Seal jig ZK eg e Dr Designed for notary seals of all diameters Rotating the jaw 180 will allow clamping of both large and small sizes Oo O O O O O SC J O O0 82090 O 2 2 0 This is a tru
38. mo version of Vision Pro at a later time if you would like This will allow you to evaluate the Vision Pro program The Vision Software installation will now continue Thank wou for purchasing a ision Engraving Sistem This installation program will install the Vision Engraving software onto your computer YOU MUST HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES TO INSTALL THIS PROGRAM PROPERLY VISION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Read carefully before continuing this installation a Vision Engraving amp Routing Systems of 17621 M Black E Canyon Ham Phoeniz Arizona 85023 are the exclusive licensee of the CIPHER MLILTItask software marketed as VISION Engraving Software forthe USA Canada and South America Vision Engraving amp Routing Systemes Licensor offers a license to the customer m the terme of this document By installing this software the Customer will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by all the terme of this license agreement If the Customer does not wish to accept the terms this software package should be returned to the Distributor and any money paid Du the customer will be refunded lt Back Accent Do net accept 1BChapter 2 Installation 15 Please Note You must be logged to Windows with administrative privileges Otherwise Vision may not install properly Click on Next The Vision Software License Agreement will now be shown In order t
39. ncrease the depth while you are engraving Since the cutter is zeroed we will not get any depth right now so let s set the depth Turn the micrometer to the right 7 clicks This will engrave at a depth of 007 of an inch If you need more depth turn the micrometer to the right If you need less depth turn the micrometer to the left Each click is 001 of an inch Turn the VE 810 Engraver on by flipping the switch on the back left side of the machine Set up the job you would like to engrave in the Vision Software For more information on this see the Vision Engraving Software manual Put the material on the T slot table as described in the previous section Make sure the PROX button light is green If it is red press the PROX button until the light on the PROX button is green Make sure the SPINDLE ON OFF button is green If not press the SPINDLE ON OFF button until it turns green Do the same fo the AUX button if you are usuing a vacuum system From the Vision software press the F9 key to send the job to the VE 810 engraver You will get the following screen EXECUTE LAYOUT x KEY SERIAL GAN 000000969 SCALE AXIS DRIVER SELECT Across a C Write to HPGL plot file Down li ye si0 Vecdi OFFSETS No device No device nm in v0 00 in No device C l neie cin PLATE CUT OUT Margin ii Diameter 0 00 in Spindle Motor Control Ge Rotary Engrave C Diamond Drag You will see that the green light near the start b
40. nengravers com To install the versa vise you must remove the T slot table To do this remove the four screws labeled in figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Removing the t slot table FSot table hold down screws WN The T slot table will now come off Place the versa vise on to the flat plate where the T slot table was and move it to the upper left corner of the plate Included with the versa vise should be 4 dowel pins The dowel pins are used for locating the versa vise in the correct position See figure 4 2 for screw and dowel placement 48 VE810 Engraver Manual Figure 4 2 Mounting the Versa Vise e D 8 oc e e dn Screw Dowel Pin gt e Once the versa o o vise is mounted you can set up to engrave using Screw ce two different home points One way is to use a top left origin i and the other way i i is use a top l center origin oeqdjj Dowel Pin Figure 4 3 shows the two different origin points Figure 4 3 Versa Vise home points Top Center Origin lf you insert the material in the top left Origin you will set up to engrave the o oco same way that is discussed on page 33 Top mj SR If you set up to engrave as a top center ong e S R origin you will need t
41. o continue the Vision Installation you must Accept this agreement 16 VE810 Engraver Manual Installation Directory The software will install onto your computer in a directory Please accept the suggested directory location and name or tupe m one of Your own Make certain to provide both a drive 5 letter and the directory name Select a folder or leave the default folder as is and click Next lt Back Ne Cancel Installation Type T Please select the type of installations Ce Complete Installation C Software Update Only C Font Installation Only Driver Installation Only Select Complete Installation and click Next Nest Cancel Language Type E Please select a language to install English French Spanish Berman Swedish Select your Dutch eeeeeco preferred language and click Next Hegt Cancel System Type E Please select the type of system fe Mel Engraver Series 1 Controller Series 2 Controller Series 3 Controller Next gt Cancel e810 Type Please select the type of Ve Ce Mel Co Ve 1BChapter 2 Installation Select VE 810 Engraver and click Next Select your VE 810 model and click Next 17 18 VE810 Engraver Manual Program Group 3 Please select a Program Group Select a Program Group Name or Vision Engraving Software ACCESsOnes ACCESsOnes
42. o make some e changes The first thing that you need to o o do is to place your object into the versa vise Once it is in use the X jog key to move the spindle over to the top of the object Then use the Y jog key to move the spindle over the top edge of the material Then Press SET OFFSET When you send the job to the engraver lt F9 you will change the driver select to e VeTCtr cdf This will tell the machine that you are using the top center Figure 4 4 e shows where to change to the VeTCtr driver 3BChapter 4 Optional Accessories 49 Figure 4 4 Changing to Top Center Origin in Vision EXECUTE LAYOUT KEY SERIAL 5 N 000000969 SCALE AXIS Across a Down T DRIVER SELECT C Write to HPGL plot file VE 810 VeTCtrcdf No device den C Ho device VeCtr cdf WW PLATE CUT OUT l Margin 0 000 e Spindle Motor Control Ge Rotary Engrave C Diamond Drag Cancel OF Ignore clips Diameter 0 000 in Other clamps can be added to the versa vise to allow for the holding of irregular shaped objects Here are some figures that show different configurations Figure 4 5 The Versa Vise with 9 inch jaws These clamping bars are ep Se S specially designed to hold both 1 16 and 1 8 thick e materials and allow engraving up to the edge of NNN the material without ba Jade d a td ddd aya nosecone interference B Other uses inc
43. onnected to the appropriate electrical source as noted in the installation procedures Never operate the equipment with damaged or frayed power cords loose connections or exposed extension cords where someone can step on the cord and create a tripping hazard Be sure to hold the plug not the cord when disconnecting the controller from an electrical socket or power source 6 VE810 Engraver Manual gt Place the machine in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust Avoid placing the equipment in direct sunlight or in locations with excessive heat Follow the maintenance instructions for proper cleaning of the controller air filter gt If your machine does not operate properly in particular if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it immediately unplug it and contact a service technician or your local distributor gt Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time Unpacking and Taking Inventory The VE 810 engraving system has been shipped in one carton unless other accessories have been ordered with the machine that will not fit in the box Examine the condition of the box for external damage In the event of apparent external damage notify your shipping carrier upon receipt and call your sales representative or Vision immediately Note The shipping container is considered reusable and should be stored for use in the event of service need or upgrade Step1 Open
44. pection would prevent you from detecting this problem Problem You are using a nosecone but your engraving is shallow across the top or left margin of your plate It engraves properly when the spindle is away from the edge Possible solutions 1 Your nosecone is riding on the T slot edge guides Loosen and lower the edge guides so that they are below the level of your material surface Retighten the thumbscrews 2 Check to see if your material is riding on the T slot edge guides It s not hard to miss during set up especially if the plate is thin material Problem You are using a nosecone and your engraving is uneven Possible solutions 1 Your spindle is not zeroed to your material Follow the steps in Chapter 3 Rotary Engraving to zero your spindle 2 You are not using enough float and need to adjust the down stroke until your nosecone touches the material with some pressure 3 You may be engraving too fast for the type of material you are cutting Check the manufacturer s recommendation The cutter may be bouncing on the surface Some hard materials may exhibit this problem 4 You may have a defective or broken cutter Replace it 5 Your material may be defective 6 Your vac chip removal system is plugged or the hose is blocked and engraving chips are caught between the nosecone and the material 7 The nosecone or vac nose is loose 66 VE810 Engraver Manual Problem Shadowing occurs while engrav
45. rom the canister On the lid of the canister note the three wing nuts Loosen these nuts enough to allow the attached bolts to swing away from the lid allowing removal of the lid Do not loosen the nuts enough to remove them completely Remove the canister lid and inside you will find two filters Carefully remove the inner paper filter The paper and cloth filters tend to stick together Empty the paper filter and shake it out completely being careful not to damage it as the filters are reusable After shaking out the paper filter remove and empty the cloth filter in the same manner as the paper filter Do not wash either filter Place the paper filter back inside the cloth filter and place the cloth filter back inside the vacuum canister Lubrication Lubricating the X amp Y Axis Linear Rails Apply 2 3 drops of light oil such as 3 in 1 oil on the rails and rub it in with a paper towel Use the X jog button to move the spindle to the right and left to evenly distribute the oil Also use the Y jog button to move the t slot table front to back to evenly distribute the oil This should be done every 3 4 months See Figure 5 1 Lubricating the X Y Z Axis lead screws A light lubrication of the X Y and Z lead screws should be performed once per month Use silicone lubricant only To reach the Z Axis lead screw press the Z jog down button to lower the spindle This will expose the Z leadscrew so you can spray it with lubricant DO NOT
46. rs on the back One will be a 9 pin connector and the other will be a 25 pin connector If you have a 9 pin connector you can plug the white serial cable directly into the computer If your computer has a 25 pin connector you can use the 9 pin to 25 pin adapter included with the VE 810 to connect the cable to your computer See Fig 2 2 below Figure 2 2 The 9 pin and 25 pin plug 1BChapter 2 Installation 21 If no serial port is available on the PC it can be connected to a USB port Please follow the steps below to connect and configure the USB connection 1 Make sure that the Vision All Products CD is installed in the CD ROM drive of the PC Important The Vision All Products CD must be in the CD ROM drive before proceeding Plug one end of the USB cable into the VE810 and the other end into the PC The message below will appear in the lower right corner of the screen j Found New Hardware x KEREN The following screen will appear Select No not this time and select Next Found New Hardware Wizard BI Welcome to the Found New ey Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Cl
47. s brass will need to be engraved at a slower speed Softer materials such as engraving plastic can be engraved at a faster speed A rule of thumb for setting the engraving speed is to start off engraving at a slow speed You can gradually increase the engraving speed while the machine is engraving Keep increasing the speed until you get to a soeed where it sounds like the machine is working freely If your speed is too fast the machine will sound like it is working very hard or putting a heavy load on the engraving spindle If this happens you can possibly dull the engraving cutter or the engraving quality will not be very good 32 VE810 Engraver Manual Z SPEED Z Speed This knob controls how fast the spindle will move down into the material Clockwise is faster counter clockwise is slower Typically you can leave this all the way clockwise unless you are engraving into hard materials such as Acrylic or deep engraving into metals In cases such as these slow the speed down counterclockwise SPINDLE Spindle Speed This knob controls the revolutions per minute RPM of the engraving spindle Turning the knob clockwise will increase the RPM and turning the knob counter clockwise will decrease the RPM You would change the RPM of the engraving spindle depending on the type of material you are engraving or for different sizes of engraving cutters The harder the material you are using the higher the RPM you would use Also
48. the foam packed shipping carton In the top of the carton will be a cardboard box with all of the machine accessories including this manual Open the accessory box and the following items should be included 1 VE 810 or VE 810XD Machine 1 VE 810 Warranty Card 1 Vision All Products CD 1 VE810 Table Manual 1 Vision Software Manual 1 Vision Font Catalog 2 Spare 1 5 Amp Fuses 6 Amp fuses when machine is 220 volt 1 Power Cord 1 Serial Interface Cable 1 USB Cable 1 Interface Cable Adapter 25 pin to 9 pin 1 Extra 13 3 4 Motor Belt 1 Allen Wrench Set 1 Cutter Wrench 1 Quick Lock Vice mounted on the T Slot table Sn NS NAN NAN NAN ARSS Gheck to see that all of the items are included Should any of the contents be missing damaged or of the incorrect type please call your sales representative or Vision immediately Step 2 Prepare a clean level surface to put the engraving machine on Carefully lift the machine out of the carton and place it on the table OBChapter 1 Before You Begin 7 Step 3 After unpacking the machine make sure that you SAVE THE CARTON FOAM PACK and ANY OTHER BOXES They can be reused in the event the system must be transported to another location or returned for service Improper packaging for shipment can damage the machine and may void the warranty Machine Description amp Terminology This chapter briefly describes the major components of the VE 810 table Figure 1 1 shows a labele
49. the password is emailed to you or given to you over the phone go back into 7 8 d the Vision software Go to the System menu and then to Register software in the Vision software Enter the password given to you in the Upgrade Code box and click OK The software is now completely registered Please give Vision a call if you have any questions at 602 439 0700 20 VE810 Engraver Manual Connecting the Table There are two connections that must be made to the VE 810 engraver The power input and the serial or USB connection See Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 The VE 810 rear view a z i l E GER USB Connection eh O woo N Gold Serial Connection 1 Power Input Fan Power Switch The power input is where you plug the power cord into the VE 810 The VE 810 can accept 110 volt or 220 volt power depending on which option you ve chosen If your system is configured for 220 volts a yellow 220 volt label will be affixed to the back of your machine If there is no 220 volt label DO NOT PUT 220 VOLT power to the machine as serious damage will occur The serial connection is where you connect the computer to the VE 810 The VE 810 accessory box contains a white serial cable Connect one end to the VE 810 and screw in the thumbscrews The other end connects to your computer Your computer will have one of two different types of serial port connecto
50. topped the Goto Home Button and Goto Offset Button will return the cutter back to home or to the offset Hint Holding the ALT button down while pressing any jog button will increase the jog speed X amp Y Jog buttons The X amp Y jog buttons are used to move the position of the spindle on the T Slot table work area The X jog buttons will move the engraving spindle left and right The Y jog buttons will move the t slot table front to back The machine will jog at the speed that the XY speed knob is set at Increase the XY speed knob to increase the jog speed Hint Holding the ALT button down while pressing any jog button will increase the jog speed 34 VE810 Engraver Manual Z Jog Buttons These will move the spindle up and down These buttons are commonly used for setting the surface of your material when you are not using the prox or the lift above the material regardless of whether the prox is on or off The machine will jog at the speed that the Z speed knob is set at Increase the Z speed knob to increase the jog speed Set Surface The set surface button is used to set the surface point of the material you are engraving The procedure for setting the surface is as follows a Use the X amp Y jog buttons to move the spindle over the material to be engraved b Press and hold down the Z down jog button until the spindle touches the engraving material e Press the set surface button The spindle will now move up
51. tor Brush Cap Motor Brush Cap H T e Locate the motor brush caps See figure 5 11 B DPP S E E CE EZ EJ EJ EEY 4BChapter 5 Maintenance Figure 5 12 Motor Brush amp Cap Use a flat blade motel es screwdriver to loosen the motor brush cap Inspect the motor brush for length lf the length is under 1 8 of an inch the motor brush needs to be replaced See figure 5 12 lt Motor Bush Cap DA Motor Bush Cap lf the motor brush is over 1 8 of an inch put the existing brush back into the motor and replace the motor brush cap Next put the three covers that you just removed back on Cleaning the Fan Filter Weekly preventative maintenance should be performed to ensure reliable operation of your VE 810 It is recommended that the input fan filter be removed weekly and cleaned to ensure proper cooling of the electronics 1 Unplug the power cable that goes into the back of the VE 810 2 Remove the filter guard by using a small flat blade screwdriver to pop the guard open See figure 5 13 3 Remove the filter and blow out the filter with low pressure compressed air 4 Replace the filter and filter guard by snapping it back in place Figure 5 13 Cooling fan Pop Fan Cover Open Here 61 62 VE810 Engraver Manual Replacing the External Fuse lf none of the lights on the VE 810 are illuminated
52. tor belt D Run the engraving motor without starting a job Loose motor belts may cause some noises so removal will narrow down the problem If the noise is present with the spindle motor on check the motor brushes If there is no unusual noise when running the spindle motor with no belt attached do the following a Attach the motor belt D Run the spindle motor and vary the RPM by changing the control unit potentiometer Noise levels may vary If the noise persists check the spindle for overheating Excessive overheating of the outside housing of the spindle is a sign of defective bearings The noise may be caused by the bearings 5BChapter 6 Troubleshooting 69 Problem Spindle is hot Possible solutions 1 Ensure that the nose cone area is free of debris Check the vacuum system if used for clogging 2 Inspect the spindle for other obstructions that may prevent proper rotation 3 The spindle bearings may need to be replaced Problem Spindle motor will not come on Possible solutions 2 Check motor brushes See chapter 5 Problem Motor belt will not stay on pulley Possible solutions 1 Motor belt is probably worn and needs to be replaced See Chapter 5 Changing the motor belt INDEX C Changing the Motor Belt 56 Changing the motor brushes 58 Cleaning the Fan Filter 61 Configuring the Computer 29 Connecting the Table 20 E Engraving Burnishing 43 Engraving Non Rotating 39 Engraving Rotary 4
53. use any lubricant other than silicone as it may become sticky and cause a buildup that can cause mechanical failure 4BChapter 5 Maintenance 55 Figure 5 1 Lubricating the VE 810 A Aois Linear Rails A Axis Leodscrw 0000 Z Axis Leadscre Ko ji Y Axis Linear Rails Y Axis Leadscrew What not to lubricate Many of the bearings and assemblies in your engraving machine are sealed and or coated using special low friction methods and should not be lubricated DO NOT attempt to lubricate the spindle or the spindle bearings If you suspect lubrication problems call your dealer representative for instructions as further lubrication may harm the machine DO NOT oil the X or Y stepper motors None of the motors on the VE 810 require lubrication Oiling the stepper motors can permanently damage the motors 56 VE810 Engraver Manual Changing the Motor Belt Over a period of time the VE 810 motor belt will wear When the motor belt wears it will stretch and cause the spindle to slip or stall When this happens the motor belt generally needs to be changed The following explains the procedure for changing the motor belt Figure 5 2 Cover Screws Press the X Jog key to Ze move the spindle to the J A middle of the table Use a 3 32 Allen wrench and remove the two cover screws shown in figure Allen Scr
54. utton will start to flash This means that there is a job in the VE 810 Now press start The job should now engrave If there are any problems press the stop button immediately 2BChapter 3 Operations 43 Burnish Engraving In this section we will set up to engrave with a burnishing cutter Figure 3 3 on the next page shows the VE 810 spindle with a burnishing cutter and an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter Figure 3 3 The VE 810 spindle with burnishing cutter EZ Rider Burnishing Adapter Set Screw lt 4 Spindle Pulley Cutter ech lt Spindle Housing Pointer lt 4 Micrometer Burnishing is different than standard rotary engraving mainly because you do not use the nose cone to set the depth of cut Burnishing does not actually cut deep into metals rather it cuts the lacquered surface off of the coated brass and aluminum material To effectively burnish it is recommended to use an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter This helps to control the pressure of the cutter on to the material screw the EZ Rider into spindle Note that the EZ Rider will screw in counter clockwise looking down from the top of the spindle Next insert the cutter through the EZ Rider and through the spindle so that the cutter sticks out below the nose cone approximately 1 8 of an inch Tighten the setscrew in the EZ Rider 44 VE810 Engraver Manual Turn the VE 810 Engraver on by flipping the sw
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