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1. Postscript PDF EPS Al PS SummaFlex PRO cutter Language Specific CAD DXF Corel CMX Bitmap Tiff Jpg FIG 3 20 WORKFLOW FOR RIP S THAT CAN T EXPORT TO SPECIAL FILE FOR SUMMAFLEX PRO This type of workflow is for RIP s that do not have an export function to create files that can be processed by SummafFlex In this case it is almost mandatory to work in layers Like this certain layers can be exported to files for the RIP to print and other layers preferably already with correct tool name assigned to it to files for SummaFlex PRO Current used tools on the F1612 are drag knife kiss cutting knife cut out knife creasing wheel and oscillating knife If a job is designed with objects in a layer with as name the Same tool name as in SummafFlex and correct exported then SummaFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex 3 3 2 Setting up layers and tools in SummaFlex PRO Setting up the layers and tool properties is completely the same as with SummaFlex so refer to section 3 2 2 for detailed explanation The only difference with the PRO version is the markers They are also on a special layer Setup the layers as described in 3 2 2 1 to 3 2 2 8 Layer Settings SU
2. Up velocity 1000 mm s 0 00 300 00 s Down acceleration 1 0g Measure Table Maintenance Up acceleration 1 0g ar ra ees 4 a X axis calibration 150 Y axis calibration X correct feed Y correct feed Restore es _ 4 1 29 MEASURING TABLE PROFILE The machine will now measure up the table This has to be done if the table is just installed or has been moved or if the surface of the table has been renewed ATTENTION Close Axis control again afterwards to make sure the special service mode is also closed again Unpacking and setup 1 28 F Series User s Manual 1 6 Media Handling The standard F1612 is designed to work with sheet media However if the option conveyor and roll supply is available then roll media can also be used 1 6 1 Loading sheet media WARNING For safety reasons always use this procedure to load media Only if this method is used is it sure that the machine will not make sudden movements and harm the operator 1 Make sure machine is on and axis control is running 2 The program axis control starts normally up in the media menu if the program is not in the media menu then press Media so it is lit up 3 Click on A initiate loading sequence The machine moves the carriage to the left and back of the machine and switches off the vacuum if it was on 4 Go to the machine and load the sheet Try and put it as parallel as possible to the side and make sure that the front end of
3. oS SS repeat procedure Unpacking and setup Remove the drag head module from the flatbed AT the back of the module loosen the 4 screws that are in the 4 slots Move the head to the desired height Put the module back on the flatbed and check if the new height is correct if not F Series 1 3 3 3 Tangential module Currently following tools are available 1 Kiss cutting tool User s Manual The tangential module offers a vertical force of 12 kg and corresponds to a wide range of matching tools Each tool has a barcode ID that ensures automatic recognition and separate parameter settings For each application a corresponding tool can be installed on the tangential module 2 Cut out tool single double and heavy duty 3 EOT electronic oscillating knife 4 Crease tool The flat front knob is to hold the internal shaft steady whilst installing or removing a tool This is explained in detail in the next section Unpacking and setup F Series 1 3 4 Remote Controller m Pro Flatbed Systems 1 MODULE Fo Unpacking and setup User s Manual The remote controller can be used in combination with the program axis control It is useful during media loading and tool installation while moving around the flatbed cutter The arrow key work the same as the arrow keys work on the keyboard The A key is the acknowledge key for when a setting has been changed The key at the back of the rem
4. 9100 Spooler Spooler Adobe PDF FIG 6 12 SETTING UP FLATBED CUTTER DETAILS 5 After that a Window appears with the preferences for the Flatbed cutter It is recommended to leave the settings as they are They can always be changed at a later date or in the output window when a job is sent Software 6 8 F Series User s Manual 6 6 2 Basic calibration of camera and marker recognition This is section is for SummaFlex PRO only SummaFlex has no camera support This calibration makes sure that the flatbed cutter cuts on the exact place it should cut The calibration consists out of two parts It is recommended to do both calibrations if there is an offset problem The first part of the calibration calibrates the resolution of the camera pixels mm The second calibration calibrates the physical distance between the centre of the camera and the knife A cutting tool will have to be mounted and the flatbed cutter and it should be calibrated to cut normal vinyl the second calibration will have to be done black vinyl with white backing The tool should be mounted in the most left module since SummaFlex uses the most left module for the second part of the calibration NOTE It is recommended to do the first calibration with the actual printer that will be used for the print and cut jobs However it can also be done with a desktop printer this will make the recognition of the markers less accurate 1 Make sure Flatbe
5. Defaut a Color Properties S Locked tayer C camca Not visible FIG 3 8 SETTING DRAG KNIFE PARAMETERS There are three parameters for the creasing tool 1 Slot position is the position of the module where the creasing tool is mounted in If only one creasing tool is used in the job then leave this on auto 2 Speed down This is the speed at which the creasing wheel moves 3 Lift up angle This is the maximum angle the cutter will hold down the creasing wheel without lifting it If the angle between two consecutive vectors is larger then the set value then the cutter will lift the creasing tool turn it put it down again and then crease further 3 2 2 6 Setting up layer for EOT and EOT parameters Select at the left side the oscillating knife layer Then click on the dropdownbox under Mode Tool and choose cut out knife Once the tool is chosen the tool parameters appear and an extra dropdown box material This material option can be used to store different settings for different cut out knives or different materials that need different settings for the cut out knife Cutting 3 6 F Series User s Manual Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM P Ragmi r Output Parameters a VPen ff Parameter Value v Drag Kni kiss Cul Overcut 0 IVY Cut Out Slot Position Auto v Creasind Speed down mm s 100 Lift up angle 25 e Overcut Compensation Mode Off Overcut comp distance mm
6. FIG 1 35 KNIFE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 5 Insert the knife holder into the head clamp seating it firmly Unpacking and setup 1 33 F Series User s Manual 1 7 2 Kiss cutting tool for tangential module 1 7 2 1 Kiss Cutting Tool The Kiss Cutting Tool is able to kiss cut the most demanding rollmaterials The applied force can be up to 2000grs There are 3 pressure adjust screws so the applied cutting pressure can adjusted accurately DVV annann poo anni FIG 1 36 KISS CUTTING TOOL 1 7 2 2 Removing a knife from kiss cutting tool A knife has been pre installed in the kiss cutting tool For safety reasons the knife depth has been set to zero Simply turn out the knife to start wer a FIG 1 37 KNIFE HOLDER KISS CUT TOOL Turn the knife holder counterclockwise The holder will rise up eventually making it possible to lift the knife holder out of the tool The knife can be removed from the knife holder by using something like a flat screwdriver to pry between the knife and the knife holder in the groove E FIG 1 38 REMOVE KISS CUTTING KNIFE Unpacking and setup 1 34 F Series User s Manual 1 7 2 3 Installing a knife from kiss cutting tool 1 Insert the standard knife blade into the knife holder Make sure the knife blade is firmly fixed in the holder The knife is inserted correctly if it cannot be removed manually from the knife holder The installation tool can be used to apply enough pressure on the k
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8. 0 00 Break point overlap mm 0 00 Information Oscillating Knife J Mode Tool Oscillating Knife x Material Default X sas Color Properties Locked Lever C cmc Not visible FIG 3 9 SETTING CUT OUT KNIFE PARAMETERS There are 7 parameters for the EOT 1 Slot position is the position of the module where the kiss cutting tool is mounted in If only one kiss cutting knife is used in the job then leave this on auto 2 Speed down This is the speed at which the knife cuts Reduce this speed for thicker materials 3 Lift up angle This is the maximum angle the cutter will cut without lifting the knife If the angle between two consecutive vectors is larger then the set value then the cutter will lift the knife turn it put it down again and then cut further If this value is raised then the speed at which the job is cut might be higher but the quality will be lower Max recommended value for the lift up angle is 25 4 Overcut Compensation Mode Cut out knives are often used for cutting thick materials This means that a relative large natural overcut is formed at the top of the material If the cut out knife is a single edge one then this can be compensated by cutting the vector in two and making sure that the machine cuts away from the Start and stop point of each vector There are 4 settings for this parameter a Off switch off overcut compensation mode b All corners this means overcut
9. FIG 1 26 ALIGNMENT SAFETY POLE WITH SENSOR Unpacking and setup 1 26 F Series User s Manual 4 Align the 3 and 4 pole in the same way Check if all 4 poles are firmly fixed to the floor Check the functionality orange light stops blinking is beam is interrupted Put the caps on the poles NOTE It is possible that there is too much ambient light so that the reflection is not seen The only solution then is to darken the room 5 Now click on OK on the computer to acknowledge the message The Flatbed should now initialize further amp 9 Safety beams interrupted Remote controller Emergency stops Safety beams Fatal error FIG 1 27 SAFETY BEAM ALERT A WARNING Stay away from the machine during the rest of the initialization 1 5 4 2 Checking airflow vacuum pump Vacuum on The media menu is opened in Axis control after initialization Click on The vacuum pump will start Put a piece of paper at the front of the table Check if the paper is held by the flatbed or if it is pushed upwards by airflow If it is pushed up by airflow then change the direction of the rotation of the vacuum pump Procedure to change the airflow direction 1 Switch of the machine Change two of the three black wires that connect the vacuum pump to the machine i A eal g e pi j 7 R j 7 J ae Oc Sas och eine A CHANGING DIRECTION VACCUM PUMP 2 Switch machine on again wait for it to ini
10. The use of dimensionally stable media is an essential pre requisite to obtaining high cut quality Additionally media expansion or contraction may occur as a result of temperature variations To improve the dimensional stability of media let it stabilise to the current environmental conditions before usage for a minimum period of 24 hours Specifications 7 7 F Series User s Manual 7 4 7 Electrical Power requirements including Summa s vacuum set e Or 3 x 208V N 60Hz max 30A e Or 3 x 400V N 50Hz max 15A e Or 3 x 230V 50Hz max 15A 7 4 8 Vacuum pack e 1 3 kW 50hz 1 5kW 60hz vacuum pump e Sound absorber e Switch valve to switch between vacuum and blowing for easily handling of the media 7 4 9 Certifications CE Certification for electrical light industrial environment FCC Class A Complies with ANSI UL Standard 60950 1 and CAN CSA Standard C22 2 No 60950 1 Specifications 7 8 F Series User s Manual 7 5 Cutter accessories and consumables The following accessories and consumables are available for the F series Pro Flatbed General accessories and consumables Manual and driver DVD MD9070 SS oe Media flanges set of 2 ee o Hex screwdriver 2 5mm 7 e E USB cable 3m USB extension cable 0 5m Specifications 7 9 F Series User s Manual Drag module Standard drag knife holder for drag head Standard drag knife 36 set of 5 up to 0 25mm cutting depth Drag knife
11. Tool lt Default Cut Out Knife eE Drag Knife Color mee Kiss Cutting Knife Properties Pointer Layer Cancel Locked Not visible FIG 3 3 SETTING PEN LAYER Cutting 3 2 F Series User s Manual Once the tool is chosen the tool parameters appear and an extra dropdown box material The tool properties for the pen are simple There is only the speed that can be set To change a parameter click on it and change the value The material dropdown box can be used in case there should be a need for different pen settings for instance a pen set slow and a pen fast The color button is for assigning another color to the layer This is in case the color settings in the design software can t be changed It is however recommended to choose the default chosen color in the template of the design software for tool assignment Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES N ATA Regma Output Parameters T Parameter Value Drag Kn Kiss Cui Speed mm s 600 Cut Out Creasing Oscillatill a Ss es Information amp Mode Tool Pen v Material Default X Color Properties Locked Layer cance Not visible FIG 3 4 SETTING PEN PARAMETERS 3 2 2 2 Setting up layer for drag knife and dragknife parameters Select at the left side the drag knife layer Then click on the dropdown box under Mode Tool and choose drag knife Once the tool is chosen the tool pa
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13. correct if not adjust and click on If axis control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 Setting up Tools 2 4 F Series User s Manual 4 The first parameter to calibrate is the down position To calibrate the down position click on down position in axis control or press on down on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the nose piece and knife holder is pushed into the toolholder for about 1 to 2 mm see picture below Then press apply on computer or A on remote FIG 2 8 SETTING DOWN PARAMETER KISSCUTTING TOOL 5 The up parameter is set automatically to 4mm higher Normally it is not necessary to raise this value Should it be necessary then click on up remote or up position axis control Then press on the up arrow to adjust Do not forget to confirm the new setting 6 Then press click on test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Peel them out and check if pressure and knife depth are set correct If the knife depth is not correct then adjust by Turing on the knife holder a quarter of a turn changes the knife depth by
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15. 1 Electrical Power requirements including Summa s vacuum set e Or 3x208V N 60Hz max 30A e Or 3x 400V N 50Hz max 15A e Or 3 x 230V 50Hz max 15A The flatbed cutter is delivered without a cable for connection between the table and the wall socket The user should provide such a cable The length of the cable should be the distance between the wall socket and the power switch of the cutter plus 2 meter 6 feet The cable should be 3 or 4 core earth according to the available power The diameter of each core should be at least 2 5 mm for European market 3 X 400V N and 3 X 230V The diameter of each core should be at least AWG 10 with MTW rating for American market 3 x 208V The overall diameter of the cable should be between 9 mm 0 36 and 17 mm 0 67 Wall socket and plug on cable should be provided by the user The connection to the mains may also be with an electric wall box A WARNING Be sure to check regional electrical requirement for type of wall socket and plug and fuse for the wall socket or electrical wall box 1 1 2 2 Pneumatic For machines with pneumatic advance clamps a 7 bar 100 PSI 20 l min compressed air supply is required The air quality should be clean and dry and filtered to 15 microns The flatbed is delivered with a plastic tube diameter 8mm to connect with compressed air The user should provide the parts for connection The length of the tube should be the distance between
16. 2 7 Markers Search window camera over MALKEL cesssesesessescsesessescsessesescsessesesescseeseseseeees 3 24 oot 2A AT 61 2 S Qarcar EAN E Tenney vee OONO 3 25 3 29 Segmentation PFOVIEW uu ccceessssessssssesscsesecsssesesesesessesesessssessesesessesesessessseseseseseaeseeeseseeseaesaeees 3 25 Table of Contents Vi F Series User s Manual A AAXIS GOTO MVE WII OW seassssss csecscssatvas scar ssescosesenccesscecbevsatvasasesstunsbandanics cdtsbensstensesaeutacvapinicineeaseal 4 1 42 Media WIC Ueessisantsisvscrsn vatican E TAE 4 2 AS VOOMCMAN OS MENU eisstaraat aren tecscaa a A a a Ra 4 2 AE TRESS UOUIELO IM a E AEE 4 3 4 5 Tool Calibration MENU module MENU cesesessssessssssessssesesssscsesssscseesesesesseseseesssesecseacseeseseess 4 3 4 0 Parameter TVG sasasesisscnctesszvaciassestutesuavid ia n a A ORR 4 4 aa EVENIMEN U socero an T AT AAE 4 5 AG CUSTOMIZE MENU ei a ETTO TOR 4 5 5 1 Knife guide with screws in it for removing and replacing sss sssessseesssessseesseesseessseesseess 5 2 6 TUSB drivers MStalation niaan EA 6 1 OZ GAM arver ITS Call OD ixeiiscescarscoscceszentsedsdenstcosrt aaveressaseenssoreatstencteareieaarercenen OEE 6 2 6 3 Summa table tools iNStallation ee sessssssesssssessssesessssssesseseseeseseseesesessesssessesssessessseeseeeseeeeees 6 3 6 4 Summa Axis Control installation essssscessssssssccsssssscsssssscssssssesssessesssessessseesesssecssesseessesseeees 6 3 0 5 eam VIEWER SNOMCUL
17. 60 up to 0 6 mm cutting depth Drag knife holder for sandblast knife Drag knife 55 set of 5 Plotter pen set of 4 mo eee Specifications 7 10 F Series User s Manual Kiss cutting tool Kiss cutting tool holder Standard tangential knife 36 set of 5 390 534 up to 0 25mm cutting depth Tangential knife 60 up to 1 2 mm cutting depth Double sided tangential knife up to 0 25mm cutting depth Insertion tool for knives kiss cutting tool Nose piece 395 348 Specifications 7 11 F Series Cut out Tools Single edge cutout tool includes 1 single edge cutout knife Single edge cutout knife 65 up to 6 mm thick material Double edge cutout tool includes 2 double edge cutout knives double edge cutout knife 50 up to 3 mm double edge cutout knife 60 up to5 mm Heavy duty cutout tool includes 1 heavy duty cutout knife Heavy duty cutout knife 45 90 up to 15mm Specifications 500 9801 500 9802 500 9803 500 9314 500 9807 User s Manual F Series User s Manual Electronic oscillating tool Every knife for the oscillating tool is delivered with a setscrew and a hex screwdriver It is recommended to replace the setscrew if the old one has been damaged Electronic oscillating tool 500 9320 Single edge 65 L25 500 9800 up to 5 mm Single edge 0 75 L25 up to 5 6 mm 500 9813 Single edge 65 80 L25 up to 5 11 mm 500 9810 Single edge 65 85 L25
18. FIG 6 17 MARKER RECOGNITION Software 6 11 F Series User s Manual 7 Click on move to mark then click on Measure Then click again on move to mark to check if the orange and the green circle fit on top of each other If the green circle hides the orange circle then the measurement has succeeded Click on Save to save the result bg Cam Videology USB C Camera X f T Center head B Camera Overview LI LI 0 gt Position Job Copy Start with i r 50 35 mm lee pecan Ielieh Numbe Distance Y 63 92 mm Mark 1 Position 1 se 11 0 00 mm State State D act 71 5 Pix Res 320x288 24 fps 20 ms Eai w 000 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run estes poset ties nal Mark Recognition Image Processing Profile Mark size 64 969 Measure Info0 Frame size 0 40 Bp N Movetomark Save Cancel Profile Edit FIG 6 18 MEASURING MARKER Explanation of the colors in the camera window 1 Red circle means that the program has recognized the shape as a marker but it is not yet in the recognition area for accurate recognizing 2 Green circle means that the program has recognized the shape as a marker and it is in the recognition area for accurate recognizing 3 The orange circle is where the program thinks that the marker is and how large it is 4 T
19. Mode Tool and choose cut out knife Once the tool is chosen the tool parameters appear and an extra dropdown box material This material option can be used to store different settings for different cut out knives or different materials that need different settings for the cut out knife a NOTE There exist three different types of cut out knives If more than one type is used then it is recommended to create different layers with the names of the specific cut out tool Cutting 3 4 F Series User s Manual Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES C Regmarff Output Parameters fe Vren E Parameter Value Drag Kn IM Kiss Cul Slot Position Auto Speed down mms 800 Creasind Lift up angle 35 Oscillatig Overcut Compensation Mode All Corners X Overcut comp distance mm 0 00 Break point overlap mm 0 00 Overcut 0 Information Cut Out Knife a Mode Tool Cut Out Knife x Material Default X Color Properties Locked raver cancel Not visible FIG 3 7 SETTING CUT OUT KNIFE PARAMETERS There are 7 parameters for the cut out knife 1 Slot position is the position of the module where the kiss cutting tool is mounted in If only one kiss cutting knife is used in the job then leave this on auto 2 Speed down This is the speed at which the knife cuts Reduce this speed for thicker materials 3 Lift up angle This is the maximum angle the cutter will cut withou
20. SUMMAFLEX It is recommended to know on forehand which tools will be used on the flatbed cutter Each line can then already have as property the tool that will be used later on SummaFlex recommends using layers with as name the tool that will be used on the flatbed cutter as particular property If it is not yet certain during the design stage then it is still recommended to use layers with other names if necessary to differentiate between different tools If the used tool is later decided on then the tool can easily be assigned to these other layer names in SummaFlex Current used tools on the F1612 are Drag Knife Kiss Cutting Knife Cut Out creasing tool and electronic oscillating knife If a job is designed with objects in this layer and correct exported then SummafFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex Cutting 3 1 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 Setting up layers and tools in SummaFlex NOTE Depending on the version of SummafFlex it is possible that the layers are already set up If a red V is visible before each layer name then this means that the layer has been set up for that tool The layers are all set up in the figure below It is recommended to go over the layer settings and the tools para
21. TO THE CRATE 6 Now the Flatbed can be lifted from the crate FIG 1 5 LIFTING FLATBED FROM CRATE 1 Make sure to keep a disatance between the machine and the forklift 2 Make sure the forks of the forklift are at least 180cm long and support the two bars of the base ATTENTION Do not set the table on its place before the positions of the safety poles are laid out Unpacking and setup 1 6 F Series User s Manual 1 2 2 Setting up the Flatbed 1 First the 4 floor plates of the safety poles have to be fixed to the floor Do this first before setting up the machine Mark on the floor where everything has to be installed Mark each corner with crosses of at least 25cm in size The poles have to be placed in a rectangle of 4 by 4 4 meter FIG 1 6 MEASURING FLOORPLAN 2 Put the flatbed in the centre of the safety poles Remove the dust cover Extend first the 4 feet by turning them counterclockwise for about 1 5 cm before setting the flatbed down This will make it easier to level the machine later lE FIG 1 7 SETTING HEIGHT FOOT 3 Set the machine down and level it out the larger the level used the better it will be leveled The feet can now be moved up or down by turning on them The forklift can be used each time to raise and lower the table should it be hard to change the height of the feet while it is down but normally it will not be necessary If the table is set level then secure the feet
22. USB security dongle The computer needs to be rebooted after installation However it is better that the checkbox before start SummaFlex after installation is unchecked Reboot the computer Do not start any programs yet Connect first the USB security dongle the Bluetooth adapter and the cutter Switch on the cutter Start axis control and check connection Load media black vinyl with white backing preferred and install tool If there are communication problems then the device manager can be used to check if the drivers are correct loaded Software 6 6 F Series User s Manual S Device Manager e File Action Wiew Help e 9 m H U X J J Bluetooth USB gc lf CSR Bluetooth Device lt i 1 Cal i id Cl a E r a Imaging devices Videology 21KLxx PAL ColorCamera lt j lt 2 m Universal Serial Bus controllers Aladdin HASP HL Key Aladdin HASP Key 3 Aladdin USB Key Summa Cutter USB port Lv6 3 Summa Cutter USB port 2 v6 3 4 FIG 6 10 DEVICE MANAGER Four devices are installed Each device should be visible in the device manager and there should be no warning or error marks in the icons 1 Bluetooth adapter 2 Camera device in central unit on flatbed 3 Security key for SummaFlex PRO 4 Flatbed cutter USB 1 is for sending cut data USB 2 is used for axis control If there are other similar devices already installed on t
23. be saved by clicking on the layer button and then saving save palette it It is recommended to delete the regmark layer This layer is only used when working with the camera and this is not supported in SummafFlex only in SummaFlex PRO Once the layer setup is done then the layer tab looks something like the figure below W a Pen We a Drag Knife Yo b Kiss Cutting knife A E A We ja Cut Out knife D e O Saf 48487 Wo a Creasing Wheel W amp by Oscillating Knite eee gt A SIIB Seda paio FIG 3 10 LAYERS SET UP A red V before a layer name means that the tool for this layer has been defined The double black rectangles mean that objects are defined in that layer The order of the layers determines the order in which the flatbed cuts or draws and cuts 3 2 2 8 Adding a new layer SummaFlex comes with a preconfigured number of layers If extra layers need to added e g for extra tools or to easy differentiate between the same tool but with different knives then add them as described in the procedure below The procedure is written for setting up a special layer for the heavy duty cut out knife Click on new the layer setup windows opens First click on color and choose the color for the layer If the color is chosen then click on the output button Then click on layer insert The new layer will be inserted just above the current selected layer If the order has to different
24. be unintentionally changed by the user If an object has a fixed size then its selection handles are red instead of black Fix object size for output When this box is checked then SummaFlex does not change the size of the objects when it is cut out The place and the rotation will be compensated but not the size itself This is again made visible with red selection handles Separate layers by name This option should be checked to facilitate the workflow This makes sure that the registration marks are immediately recognized by SummafFlex and it also makes sure that the correct tool is assigned to each object if it was defined earlier Search replace jogmarks f this box is checked then SummaFlex sees every circle as a registration mark So keep it unchecked if the recommended settings for file import export are used layer with correct names All these pre set properties can all be changed later if necessary Extra settings can be set if the OptiSCOUT button is clicked on Cutting 3 19 F Series User s Manual Create new job E After Drag n Drop rotate objects using an angle of E Loan CProgram Files SummatsummaF lex Pro us palette Get jog marks from layer Regmark E Combine objects of the same layer E Group all objects Create new job If this box is checked then the import command works as if it would be an open command Drag and drop and loading palette are usually not used Using drag and drop is not used bec
25. belt Unpacking and setup 1 30 F Series User s Manual 8 Click on The vacuum is started so the user can check if the media is loaded flat enough 9 Check media and click on The carriage moves to the origin and media size can now be set 10 Click on Ee on screen If sss is clicked on then the pointer red light is set over the origin to make the origin visible on the table itself NOTE Try and define the size in the y direction as close as possible to the edge of the loaded media This is necessary for creating an optimal vacuum The flatbed finishes the loading sequence and adjusts the vacuum selector CONTROL lt I Camera input Cancel Pointer ar eae FIG 1 32 SETTING ORIGIN WITH HELP OF CAMERA Unpacking and setup 1 31 F Series User s Manual 1 6 3 Setting origin and size with remote The origin and size can also be set with the remote When the flatbed cutter is online do following to change media size 1 Press origin on the remote optional 2 Press the arrow to move the carriage The position laser in the central unit shows the current origin When the origin is set correct then press the A key apply on the remote The left light on the remote is blinking while the origin is set 3 Press The B key and origin at the same time Now media size can be set The positioning laser in the central unit shows the current media size When the origin is set correct
26. each for their specific applications The Single Edge Cutout Tool is designed for detailed cutting e g on vinyls thin cardboard The Double Edge Cutout Tool ensures minimal wear when cutting tough materials e g magnetic textile and the Heavy Duty Cutout Tool is suitable for thicker materials e g softboard carpet t cutout knife FIG 1 41 SINGLE EDGE CUTOUT TOOL FIG 1 42 DOUBLE EDGE CUTOUT TOOL FIG 1 43 HEAVY DUTY CUTOUT TOOL 1 7 3 2 Removing a knife from the Cutout tool The knife is clamped with a metal piece that is fixed with two screws The single edge and the double edge knife also have a gliding disc for protection To remove the knife from the holder loosen the two screws a turn or two Then carefully take out the knife with the tool The gliding disc of the single edge and double edge knife will have to be pushes backwards before the knife can be reached 1 7 3 3 Installing a knife in the Cutout tool To install a knife check first if the metal piece that clamps the knife is loose If not loosen it by turning on the two screws Then turn the tool so the plate faces down Then take the knife with the tool and gently slide it in the tool Hold the tool upside down and check if the knife is completely pushed down Then secure the knife with the two screws Unpacking and setup 1 36 F Series User s Manual 1 7 4 Electronic oscillating tool EOT for tangential module QO ATTENTION
27. is compensated in each corner where the knife is lifted where corner is larger than lift up angle c Clockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with clockwise orientation d Counterclockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with counterclockwise orientation gt For cw compensation choose cw orientation of the most inner path and then toggle the orientation for each closed path surrounding it For ccw compensations start with ccw orientation 5 Overcut compensation distance This is the distance between the place where the overcut compensation mode is done and the end of the original vector This value is depended of the thickness of the media For the heavy duty knife use the thickness of the media as value and for the single edge cut out knife use the half of the thickness of the media as value Cutting 3 7 F Series User s Manual 6 Break point overlap Overcut compensation cuts each vector in two parts This parameters determines how much these parts overlap 7 Overcut Is used for easier weeding Each time the knife goes up or down the cutter cuts a bit further The distance it cuts further is determined by this parameter This overcut is the overcut of the centre of the knife point this has nothing to do with the overcut described above 3 2 2 7 Saving layer setup Once the tools have been defined the layer setup can
28. move Click on OK or hit the enter key The flatbed will now measure the position of the little square and calibrate automatically ATTENTION The calibration of the camera for contour cutting is done in the program SummafFlex PRO itself It cannot be done in axis control The height of the camera unit can be changed so that the built in camera is always correct focused This only necessary when the jobs are contour cutting jobs It is recommended to raise the camera unit completely when normal cutting jobs are done This will prevent the bottom of the camera unit hitting thick materials Setting up Tools 2 18 SERIES 3 Cutting 3 1 Introduction There are two versions of the program SummafFlex There is the normal version and the PRO version The PRO version has camera support for contour cutting This section describes the basic of cutting and contour cutting with the program SummaFlex Pro 3 2 Cutting SummaFlex 3 2 1 Workflow The workflow for cutting with SummafFlex is easy There is the design program where the designs are made These designs are then exported to a file format that SummaFlex can understand and opened in SummaFlex SummaeaFlex is then used for controlling the flatbed All tool parameters are also controlled from SummafFlex Specific cutter Language Postscript PDF EPS Al PS SummaF lex F Series Specific CAD DXF Corel CMX Bitmap Tiff Jpg FIG 3 1 WORKFLOW
29. noces test ial FIG 6 19 SET CAMERA OFFSET 9 Click on Cut Mark Wait for the machine to cut a circle with marker size Peel the circle Click on measure Click on save to save the measured offset ele Position Job Copy Start with i 12 65 mm E Job Copy 1 1 of Number Distance Y 219 84 mm LJ Mark 1 Position 1 sa 0 00 mm State 2230 28 Y 10 86 mm 1 o0 D act 71 2 Pix Res 320x288 25 fps 20 ms Soi aie cle u i ma F Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run Cancel F Stop process at first mark Test Pattern Camera Offset Current Pos 12 71 x 0 06 0 00 Snap circle size Pos 219 79 Y 0 05 0 00 Pattern Size Cut mark Measure 5 00 mm Check Save Cancel FIG 6 20 CAMERA OFFSET MEASURED NOTE The basic setting up and calibration for SummaFlex is now done and it can be used It is recommended to further refine the setup of the program so it fits in the normal used workflow Once this is done a user profile can be made so that as much unnecessary options and settings as possible for the operator are hidden origin Software 6 13 F Series User s Manual 6 6 3 Configuring camera profile Special combinations of marker color media color or media texture might need special camera profiles Such profiles can be made by the user Although it is recommended that those profiles ar
30. of the user if the import filter settings are set correct naga Yt x FIG 3 22 CIRCLE RECOGNISED AS MARKER The settings of the import filter can be set by going to Settings gt Standard settings gt Filter Setup Import Export P ALto Import Selection Import path 1 Import path gt uma Import path 3 ums File name Celete file atter import Setup OptisCCUT Impart After import of file to use with OptiSCOLT just do the tolloving Turn off Preview for After Import E v Create new job Bitmaps larger 5 MEB 4 Fit warking area to objecs with following margin offsets Ater Cragin Drop rotate objects using an angle of EPS fies larger than 1 MB Load CP Pes E a Left 200 ac Right 2 00 mm nate Program Files Summa Summar les Pro DXF HPGL Inport v Get jog marks from layer Regmark Tog 2 00 mm Sottom 200 mm Combine obects of the same layer Close objects Fix object sizo Group all akjects Close tolerarce 0 10 miT Fix object size for output F Scpoarate layors by mame All layers Jeselect i a ae Search replace jog marks Cancel Combine objects o the same oo layer OptisCOul Export via Clpboard and Drag n Drop At PDF Export Create edditional EPS Format Integrate JOB file into PDF file OK Cancel FIG 3 23 IMPORT SETTINGS Cutting 3 18 F Series User s Manual Auto Import Selection Import path 1 Import path 2 Import path 3 File name Delete file after import This setu
31. set the parameter do following Click on blade compensation it becomes blue highlighted Then click on test The cutter will cut out a small square with rounded corners Fill in a value and do the test A good starting value for the heavy duty knife is a bit less than half of the thickness of the media For the single edge a bit less than a quarter of the thickness of the media This is a trial and error test FIG 2 20 BLADE COMPENSATION PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE Picture above shows two possible results of the blade compensation test In the left pattern the blade compensation value is too low In the right pattern it is set correct If the blade compensation is set too high then the result is more deformed and distorted Therefore it is best that this test is done from a too low a value to the correct value ATTENTION Do not use small curves in the design and do not use hard material This will cause the knife to brake Setting up Tools 2 15 F Series User s Manual 2 1 6 Calibration of the creasing wheel Change Tool 1 In the axis control window click on If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 1 7 4 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the ta
32. special tools or modules compressed air and The knob and black camera adjust plate together are part of the manual height adjust mechanism Each time a material is loaded with a different thickness than the previous one the height of the camera has to be adjusted only when contour unit and let it move all the pushed on the media Secure the central unit by turning the knob clockwise and let go of the adjust F Series User s Manual 1 3 3 2 Drag head module The drag head module comes standard with the Flatbed cutter The Drag Module is a super fast drag knife and pen holder for making notations or kiss cutting a wide range of materials using up to 600 grams of downforce The clearance between the standard dragknife holder and the flatbed base is approximate 3mm 0 11 So it has to be removed when thicker materials are used The clearance between the table and the drag head module is less then 1cm 0 4 so if thicker materials is used then the drag head module must be removed or the height of the head must be changed Q ATTENTION It is recommended to remove the module when not used The height of the drag head can be changed manually However for 99 of the cut jobs with the drag head the height will not have to be changed The height of the drag head needs to be changed only if it is used for writing on thick materials To change the height of the drag head do following Fasten the 4 screws again
33. the modules tools on the flatbed cutter Hex screwdriver 4 mm This is used for loosening the screw that holds the module on the carriage It can also be used for lifting the module when it is removed a FIG 2 1 HEX SCREWDRIVER 4 MM Hex screwdriver 2 5mm This is used for removing the gliding disk on both cut out tool and electronic oscillating knife and for changing knives on the cut out tool holders C FIG 2 2 HEX SCREWDRIVER 2 5 MM Tool wrench This tool can be used when the tool has been overthightened in the module It is not recommended to use this tool to mount the tool in the module FIG 2 3 TOOL WRENCH Setting up Tools 2 1 F Series User s Manual 2 1 1 Installing Removing a Module WARNING For safety reasons always make sure no tool is installed in the module Only install a module when flatbed is switched of or after clicking on Change Tool in axis control FIG 2 4 INSTALLING REMOVING MODULE 2 1 1 1 Installing a module To install line up the 5 highlighted areas and slide the module down The module glides in the carriage in a swallowtail guiding Do not use excessive force otherwise the connector can be damaged Recheck the alignment when in doubt The module must to be pushed down approximately 15 mm 0 6 in and is secured with one screw at the right side 2 1 1 2 Removing a module To remove a module loosen the screw at the right side of the module for about 1 turn counte
34. the lights still flash on the remote right click the mouse icon once it is highlighted Then choose to connect BlueS leil Sa lea das gt BlueSoleil com Connect Status Properties FIG 6 9 CONNECTING REMOTE TO COMPUTER Software 6 5 F Series User s Manual 4 If the connection was successful then a green dashed line connects the joystick icon with the yellow circle Check in the upper right corner of axis control if the connection was completed fa Remote controller i green light next to remote controller 6 6 SummaFlex PRO SummeaFlex is software that integrates the flatbed into the workflow It is the perfect link between the design station RIP station printers and cutting devices Once the workflow is set up macros automate the process Consequently the operator s handling before starting the next job is reduced to a minimum as well as the downtime of the table There are two versions SummaFlex and SummafFlex Pro The Pro version is the same the standard version plus support for optical camera recognition allowing contour cutting NOTE If the program has problems during installation then go to the directory where the installation program is Right click on the setup program and click on run as administrator During installation a license agreement will appear read and accept it A serial number will also have to be entered This serial number is in the box of the
35. the operator needs to be within the area marked in light gray to change media or tools then the procedures to perform these actions need to be followed strictly as described further in the manual The safety distance for other personnel is marked in dark gray this is 1 meter outside the area marked with the safety poles and 1 meter away from the operator s desk WARNING The operator must always make sure that the remote is in its loading station when it is not in use This makes sure that no other personnel may inadvertently push on the buttons and start up the machine while the operator is in the danger area Unpacking and setup 1 18 F Series User s Manual e DANGER AREA ON HEAD FIG 1 17 DANGER AREA AROUND HEAD The head with the modules on it and a 20cm around it can be considered as the extra danger area during module tool installation When the operator is working within this area then he has to be extra careful When a module or a tool has to be changed then the operator is obliged to perform certain actions within the danger area around the head So the operator must be sure that the machine will not make any unexpected movement while performing the changes There are only two possible ways to be sure the machine will not make any sudden movements that is either change module tool while machine is switched of or follow the module tool change procedure WARNING When changing a module or a tool alw
36. the sheet is approximately 5 cm from the right and 16 cm from the front of the roll of the conveyor belt 5 Click on ml The vacuum is started so the user can check if the media is loaded flat enough 6 Check media and click on nii The carriage moves to the origin origin and media size can now be set 7 Click on mm and on cag then the camera is moved over the origin so the origin can be seen on sabi and click on to change the origin Click Pointer screen If is clicked on then the pointer red light is set over the origin to make the origin visible on the table itself Click on sii x on EEE on cick on i 8 Click on eee ond click on j i Click on on screen If Mae and lt a to change the media size then the camera is moved over the upper left corner so it can be seen Pointer is clicked on then the pointer red light is set over the upper left Apply corners to make it visible on the table itself Click on NOTE Try and define the size in the y direction as close as possible to the edge of the loaded media This is necessary for creating an optimal vacuum The flatbed finishes the loading sequence and adjusts the vacuum selector ATTENTION If more than the top a third of the table is not covered by media then it is advised to cover it up with media so the vacuum does not go to waste Unpacking and setup 1 29 F Series User s Manual oy CONTROL Ca
37. the wall socket and the power switch of the cutter plus 2 meter 6 feet The connection to the tube should be of the type one touch pneumatic fitting for metric tubes diameter 8mm 1 1 2 3 Computer The flatbed cutter is delivered with a 3 meter USB cable and a 0 5 extension USB cable for connection between the flatbed and the computer These cabled should be used to connect the cutter to the computer directly without the use of hubs powered or not or extension cables self powered or not Unpacking and setup 1 3 F Series User s Manual 1 1 3 Check list To avoid complications during the installation use this checklist for preparation Fill it and send it to the technician that will install the flatbed cutter The delivery truck can unload the crate and crate can be moved inside O0 A suitable forklift is available for lifting cutter from the crate lifting capacity 2000kg fork length min 180cm A hand pallet truck with the same specifications can also be used to move the crate and machine but a forklift is necessary to lift the machine from bottom plate of the crate C Additional people are available when needed to unpack 4 for lifting top of crate and set up the cutter 2 people further on L The path from the unloading place to the installation place is free of any obstacles steps stairs radiators and doorways are wide enough L The floor where the machine has to be installed meets the requirements The
38. then press the A key apply on the remote The left light on the remote is blinking while the media size is set FIG 1 33 SETTING ORIGIN WITH REMOTE Unpacking and setup 1 32 F Series User s Manual 1 7 Tools removal installation of the knives in those tools After installation of the tool in the module a calibration is mandatory That is explained in section 2 O ATTENTION This section explains the different type of tools and how the 1 7 1 Drag Knife Holder for drag head module 1 7 1 1 Removing knife into drag knife holder 1 Turn the knurled adjustment knob 3 clockwise to push the knife 1 out of the holder 2 FIG 1 34 REMOVING THE KNIFE FROM THE STANDARD DRAG KNIFE HOLDER 2 Carefully pull the knife from the holder 1 7 1 2 Installing the drag knife into the drag knife holder 1 Remove the aluminum plunger from the plastic knife holder 2 by turning the knurled adjustment knob 3 counterclockwise until the plunger comes out of the holder 2 Insert the conical non cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder gently push the knife all the way in 3 Turn the holder upside down and tap it lightly on a solid surface to ensure that the knife is completely inserted 4 Slowly turn the knurled knob clockwise until the tip of the blade extends the distance required for the desired cutting media t as shown in figure below FILM
39. then the order can always be changed afterwards click on small black triangle next to new and change order Cutting 3 8 F Series User s Manual Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM eax Output Parameters Regma Parameter Value Information Mode Tool lt Default v Color Properties Locked Not visible Save palette FIG 3 11 INSERT LAYER Then fill in the box underneath information choose the correct tool and adjust parameters if necessary Do not forget to save the new layer click layer then save palette If extra layers need to be added then first change the layer color again Otherwise the program will display an error message Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM EX Regmarfl Output Parameters J Vren i Parameter Value Drag Kni Slot Position Auto VE Kiss Cul Speed down m 300 Cut Out Lift up angle 25 W Creasingl Overcut Compen All Corners W Oscillatif Overcut comp d 0 00 Break point overl 0 00 Overcut 1 Information heavy duty cut out knife il v fa Mode Tool Cut Out Knife gt Material Defaut v m Soler 7 Properties Cancel OK Locked Not visible FIG 3 12 LAYER ADDED Cutting 3 9 F Series User s Manual 3 2 3 Open or import file Summa Flex has its own file format for saving files jobs These
40. with the second nut 4 Loosen the beam and head Remove the right cover 6 screws Unpacking and setup 1 7 F Series User s Manual 5 Place the vacuum pump under the table The pump does not need to be fixed to the floor it rests on rubber feet Make sure the exhaust of the valve point towards the front of the machine Otherwise it will heat up the materials before they are cut 6 Guide the cables from the vacuum pump through the holes to in the right side to connect them The pump is connected to the left with the grounding wire yellow green connected to the left The order of connecting the other wires does not matter at this moment Later on when the direction of the pump will be tested when the machine is switched on for the first time If it is not turning in the correct direction then two wires of the three wires will have to be switched in place The valve is connected to the right Mind the position of the grounding wire green yellow J f z i Mos sy beh ef let e y Ba rye ii 7 ric in ble AAI ee 8 84 eo 5 FIG 1 8 CONNECTING PUMP AND VALVE WARNING Do not connect the main power supply yet Doing so may cause serious damage to the machine worst case could be that it goes up into flames refer to section 1 5 2 for connecting to the mains Read following paragraphs first to get familiarized with flatbed accessories and safety warnings 7 Take the 4 ground plates out of the accessory box Put on each cros
41. 0 12mm If the pressure is not high enough then adjust by turning on the pressure adjust screw NOTE Check the impression the bearings of the nose piece make if they are clearly visible then this means that the pressure is set too high and this will affect the cutting quality 7 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in axis control on origin And click on test Tool installation 4 origin Lateral 5 5000 5000 4 Longitudinal 0 FIG 2 9 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS KISS CUTTING TOOL Setting up Tools 2 5 F Series User s Manual FIG 2 10 TEST PATTERN KISS CUTTING TOOL Rectangle 1 and 2 should weed out smoothly without sticking to the rest of the vinyl The fan shaped pattern 3 should have a clear cut line in the middle the ones at the sides show burs The squares in 4 should be aligned and equal in size The 4 vertical cuts in 5 should be clear without any burs and straight all the way from top to bottom not rounded near the horizontal lines 8 First check pattern 3 and 5 If they are not correct then adjust the origin The distance between line 1 and 2 and between line 3 and 4 in pattern 5 should be equal The fan shaped pattern can be misleading with some types of vinyl To change the origin use the up or down arrows After they are changed click on test
42. 1 11 31 Adobe Acrobat D 6 ENS Bi jF text vector pdf 14 01 2011 11 46 Adobe Acrobat D Vanraepenbus wireless logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 43 Adobe Acrobat D 69 A Computer 4 m 3 File name corelsample pdf v Open A Files of type All Files Cancel v Preview V Rotate by go X Factor 1 000 7 Y Factor 1000 J FIG 3 13 IMPORT WINDOW There are some options in the import window Preview Show a quick preview of the data in the selected file Insert at position 0 0 Forces the origin of the data to 0 0 This is useful for saving media However if the option Fit working area to object is checked in the general import filter settings then this option is redundant Rotate by Is a very useful option to make sure that the orientation of the job adjusted to the orientation of the table X factor and Y factor ls a predefined scale factor that can be set if necessary A second window is then shown with extra import settings Cutting 3 10 F Series User s Manual Page Selection Pages 1 from 1 selected Raster Options Import as bitmap Resolution 150 DPI Element Selection Ignore images fas Ignore text Page Selection Pages 1 Preview All pages FIG 3 14 PAGE SELECTION IMPORT WINDOW If the file contains multiple pages then the page to import can be chosen There are also some options for object handling There is the o
43. 8 N If the available power source is 3x230V without N then start from a 3x400N N prewired machine Following things will have to be changed then Vacuum pump will have to be rewired from Y to A Current protection will need a module that can be set at 6 6 A Top yellow jumper needs to be raised one position iS FIG 1 23 CONNECTING FOR 3X220 Unpacking and setup 1 24 F Series User s Manual 1 5 3 Connecting the flatbed cutter to compressed air supply The connection of the flatbed with compressed air is done with a tube at the front The tube is a Polyurethane PU Tubing with outer Diameter 8mm 5 16 The type of connection needs to be one touch pneumatic fitting for metric tubes at one side 1 SS te A A FIG 1 24 PNEUMATIC CONNECTION The figure above shows a sample of a connection for the air supply Side 1 has to be for a metric tube 8mm The shape or size of the other side is depended on the customers air supply installation Unpacking and setup 1 25 F Series User s Manual 1 5 4 Powering On the Flatbed cutter for the first time 1 5 4 1 Setting safety poles The first thing that needs to be done after power on is to align the safety beams For this purpose there are some reflective stickers delivered with the flatbed Place the stickers on the safety poles The face on which the stickers need to be placed is marked with a line and an asterix next to it is figure 1 6 grou
44. Default Settings Set Camera Offset o N Commands Mark Recognition Video Settings gt Position Job Copy a Start with ns mm AN jbj Co iid Number Distance f mm J Mark 1 Position 0 11 0 00 mm State Slate 2198 41 Y 215 79 mm y 1 oo Imm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run Cancel Stop process at first mark Mark Recognition Image Processing Profile Mark size 72 591 ll Measure InfoQ Frame size 0 40 Be Move to mark Save Cancel Profile reflective X Edit FIG 6 23 MARKER RECOGNITION Software 6 14 F Series User s Manual 4 In the dropdown box next to profile choose the correct profile ATTENTION Use only a different camera profile then the standard one if the reading of the markers gives problems If the camera profile is not necessary any more then it suffices to set the marker type to circle again it is not necessary to set the camera profile to its default value again 0 ipp Software 6 15 F Series User s Manual E SERIES 7 Specifications 7 1 Models The F series are available in one size This model can be configured in many ways Depending on the region configurations may be different Also branding of the model options and features may be different In this document we refer to the basic model name F1612 current only size Where known it i
45. Do not forget to click apply first before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved 9 Weed out remove the rectangle in pattern 1 and in pattern 4 if the test pattern is like the one below decrease the value of the lateral parameter with the up down arrow to correct the closing lines cut 10 However if the test cut resembles the pattern below increase the value of the lateral parameter to correct the closing lines cut ATTENTION If it is impossible to set the lateral parameter so that the correct pattern is cut out then this means that the origin is still not set correct If so change origin first before adjusting lateral parameter again The aim of the knife calibration is that pattern 1 can be weeded out without it catching while it is weeded That is the most important final test Setting up Tools 2 6 F Series User s Manual 11 Weed out remove the rectangle and if a pattern like the one below is obtained then decrease the value of the longitudinal parameter to correct the closing lines cut 12 However if the test cut resembles the pattern below increase the value of the longitudinal parameter to correct the closing lines cut 13 Each time a parameter is changed press test to perform the internal knife calibration test Q ATTENTION Failing to set the knife paramet
46. ITH SCREWS IN IT FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING Maintenance 5 2 F Series User s Manual 5 1 5 Cleaning protection brushes at the sides The brushes at the sides can accumulate dust Use a vacuum cleaner to clean them Do not use compressed air since this will blow all the dust inside the machine 5 1 6 Cleaning Guide rails The guide rails need normally no lubrication The carriages have a built in reservoir with lubrication However should the rails be very dirty then they can be cleaned as follows Cleaning the rails 1 Clean the lengths of the rails with a lint free rag start from the carriages and move away from it 2 Soak another lint free rag with lubricant for bearings guiding rails and go over the lengths of the rails again 5 1 7 Emptying the compressed air filter Check regularly the filter for compressed air and empty it if necessary Axis Control 5 3 Ee S E RIE S 6 Software for the PC 6 1 Introduction The installation manual CD contains 5 programs to be installed 1 USB driver installation program installs the USB driver for the flatbed CAM driver installation program installs USB driver for the flatbed camera SummeaFlatbed Tools Installs application program for controlling the flatbed parameters Bluesoleil Install Bluetooth application for remote SummeaFlex Pro Installs a front end application with job preparation ae E ATTENTION Switch of UAC or set to its lowest level and check if the i
47. MMA F Series CAM P mS Output Parameters Ven F Value V Drag Kofi V Kiss Cuff Cut Out E E ns Information Regmark Mode Tool lt Default x Properties Locked C ma _ _ Not visible FIG 3 21 LAYER FOR REGISTRATION MARKS The Regmark layer has no settings It is a special layer used for registration markers Cutting 3 17 F Series User s Manual ATTENTION All markers should be in the regmark layer If they are not then recognizing them as marker is more complicated for SummaFlex Pro P ATTENTION All markers must be defined as circles Recommended marker size is 5mm The size of the registration marker should be the same as the size of the circle that is used to set the camera offset for maximum camera accuracy Once the layers are set up save them as described in 3 2 2 7 without deleting the regmark layer 3 3 3 Open or import file setting the options in the import filter How to open or import a file is described in section 3 2 3 The difference here is that there is an extra layer where the registration marks are If the program recognizes the registration marks then it marks them with a cross hair in the middle of the circle NOTE If the markers have to be set manually then define them as circles with the correct diameter 5mm default recommended in the regmark layer in the design software Then the program SummaFlex can find them quickly without intervention
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49. PS Native Printer Language OXF also iCut format cutter Language Summa Flex PRO F Series FIG 3 19 WORKFLOW FOR RIP S THAT EXPORT TO SPECIAL FILE FOR SUMMAFLEX PRO Each cut line can be cut out with a specific tool The decision to assign a certain tool to a certain cutline can be taken at three possible stages It can be during design properties can be assigned in the RIP process or even just before they are cut out in SummaFlex It is recommended to place the decision point during design The recommended method to do this is is using layers It could also be that certain programs prevent the free choice of the decision point If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex Current used tools on the F1612 are Drag Knife Kiss Cutting Knife Cut Out knife creasing wheel and oscillating knife If a job is designed with objects in a layer with as name the Same tool name as in SummaFlex and correct exported then SummaFlex will automatically assign the correct tool to the object If it is not possible to use layers to assign different properties to different cut lines then colors can also be used to differentiate them Each color can then be assigned to a certain tool in SummafFlex Cutting 3 16 F Series User s Manual EPS Native Printer Language
50. SUWMMA e SERIES User s Manual Rev 002 FCC Notice The F1612 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment The cutters generate use and can emit radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications User assumes the risk of any harmful interference caused by operating the cutters in a residential area Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Summa s FCC compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment DOC Notice The F1612 does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Notice Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice Unauthorized copying modification distribution or display is prohibited All rights reserved Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council The symbol right is shown on this product It indicates that the product should not be disposed of with regular household waste but disposed o
51. T A T role TE T 2 12 2 17 Seting kote parameters EO Toririinieirirorin an EET 2 13 2 18 Origin pattern test for knife for EOT tOOl sseesssesssessseesseesssessseesseesseessseesseesseeoseesseeoseesseee 2 14 2 19 Lateral pattern test for cut out Knife seessesesesesesseessesssesseesseessesseesseesseessesseesseesseessesseesseessee 2 14 2 20 Blade compensation pattern test for cut out Knife ssesssesseesseessesssesssesseessesseesseesseessee 2 15 22I NSE CULOUT COO oaan E E EE 2 16 2 22 Calibration distance module origin camera sssessseesseesssessseessecsseeesseesseesseeosseesseesseesseee 2 18 JAW OKIOW SUMMAFI EX orrena a N 3 1 3 2 Eneternng layer MeN U nericemvossnasnoinnanoin enna 3 2 3 9 SSTMING DON LaVe arhei roine iiaee s e iaa EE AEEA E EEE EE AE 3 2 3 456 tung Dei Parameter S uccrvoiresar unire a E AA 3 3 3 9 Setting Drag Knife Dalal Mele Ssrerikemasioieini anasa aaa 3 3 3 6 Setting kiss cutting knife parameters ee sesessseessseesseesseesssessseesseesseeosseesseesseessseesseesseeossessseesseess 3 4 3 7 Setting cut out knife parameterS se sseesssesseesseessseesseesseessseesseesseessecesseeoseeoseeesseesseesseeosseesseesseess 3 5 3 8 Setting Drag knife parameterfS e esessseeseseesseesseessseesseesseessseesseesseeoseeesseeoseeoseeesseesseeoseesssesssresseess 3 6 3 9 Setting Cut OUt KNIFE parame lE Surun T A TAE 3 7 Be OD ACS SE TUD aa a aa a a tans beniainon daetateaaaiad 3 8 SA MISE UAV C n
52. The EOT can only be used when the flatbed has a protective mat or if the conveyor system is installed 1 7 4 1 EOT The tool fits into the Tangential module and needs to be connected with a cable to the camera unit The cable is slotted and marked with a triangle see detail figure Orientate the cable so that this triangle faces the top before connecting the cable The oscillating tool is driven by an electric motor producing up to 12 000 rpm and has a stroke of 1mm Knives are available to cut material up to a thickness of 20 mm The EOT is used for cutting foam boards and corrugated cardboard and other soft thick materials FIG 1 44 ELECTRONIC OSCILATING TOOL 1 7 4 2 Removing a knife from the EOT The knife is clamped with a screw Relative short knives also have a gliding disc for protection To remove the knife from the holder loosen the screw a turn or two Then carefully take out the knife The gliding disc will have to be pushes backwards before the knife can be reached 1 7 4 3 Installing a knife in the EOT To install a knife check first if screw that clamps the knife is loose If not loosen it by a turn or two Then take the knife and gently slide it in the tool gliding disk will have to be pushed backwards Check if the knife is completely pushed down Then secure the knife with the screws ATTENTION Fasten the setscrew carefully make sure it fastens the knife First turn gently the setscrew until it seems to cla
53. Tools 2 8 F Series User s Manual 4 The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on up position in axis control or press on up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 5 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on down position in axis control or press on down on the remote It is best to first move the knife next to the media with the left arrow on computer or on remote Otherwise it is not possible to see how deep the knife is set Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife just touches the grey mat A white sheet may be used for higher contrast so it is easier to see when it just touches Then press on test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Check if the knife is set deep enough if not adjust the down position a bit more Do not forget to click apply first before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved ATTENTION Make sure the down position is not set too deep Otherwise the mat will wear down fast Therefore it is recommended to do following If the correct down position is found then set the down position two steps higher and do the test again If the knife does not cut deep enough then set the down value again to what is was If it still cuts complete t
54. a A T A 3 9 SoZ EA Cl added oaia A EN O T T 3 9 S To IMPO WIN OW rinn n E T O A T a 3 10 3 14 Page selection import WINKOW sssesssesseesseessesseesseesseesscoseessseoseeoseesseesscoseeoseesseeneeoseeoseesseoseesss 3 11 3 15 Orientation tabDle SUMMAFIexX 1 0 ceessssssesssessssscessscesscsssessssssessescsessesesessacsessescssesesesseseaess 3 11 3 16 Job imported into SUMMAF eX sssssesessssssesesssssessssssssssesssssessesessssseesesssssssessessesseseees 3 12 3 17 Output window SUMMAF IX ccscesessssssssessssssssssessssssessssssssesesssssssscsesssssecseseessssecsesseseeseees 3 13 2 FO Preview mMultipIe CORDIC S oath oo sitet aa E E EAN 3 15 3 19 Workflow for Rip s that export to special file for SummaFlex Pro eee 3 16 3 20 Workflow for Rip s that can t export to special file for SummaFlex Pro 3 17 3 21 Layer for registration marks ou cesessssesssesessssessscsssssescssssesessssssessesssessescsesseacseeeaesesseaesseseacess 3 17 3 22 Circle recognised as Mar KE sscicsttavicccicacaricnncinvenmien ndisnweaenanee aA 3 18 S Z 5 MMIDOLESSHIAGS sa vassetinictucnalnsturitohaiaisiteraaei sit inualea tania naunaiaale anna 3 18 3 24 Contour cut job imported into SUMMAF IX esessesssesesssscsessesesseeesessesessesesesseseaees 3 20 3 25 Output window SUMMAFIEX PRO escssscsessssssssessssssssssessssssssssessssssssessesssseesesseseeseees 3 22 3 26 Markers SealCn WINGOW finisintuialnitinnknnandtienniiainuninemannanaunumen 3 24 3
55. area can be prepared for installation e t is recommended to place the machine on an antistatic floor A solid and level concrete surface is recommended Wood framed constructions are not suitable The height difference over the whole installation area should not more than 3cm might be critical if those 3cm is just where the safety poles are fixed e Allow extra room during installation Unpacking and setup 1 1 F Series User s Manual 44m front machine MZ X BEA O all connections safety pole 1 CY Ca min 5 4 m FIG 1 1 FLOORPLAN The flatbed cutter has two basic connections and one optional connection e Electrical one power cord for both vacuum pump and flatbed cutter e USB connection to the computer e Compressed air for certain options All routing for the cables airline are connected around the area indicated by all connections on the figure above Minimum computer requirements e Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 e USB 2 0 Verify that the USB host controller chipset is Microsoft certified The camera is not guaranteed to operate with a USB 2 0 host driver from OWC e P4 2 4GHz or above e 512 MB RAM e Hard Disk 5400RPM or above 7200RPM preferred minimum 100MB free Unpacking and setup 1 2 F Series User s Manual 1 1 2 Connections 1 1 2
56. as values in it The cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is no shift in the middle and select the according one in the popup window FIG 2 19 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE 10 The longitudinal parameter can also be set similar now the lines are not shifted in the middle but the ends do not meet However the longitudinal parameter is usually compensated by the overcut parameter So it is not necessary to calibrate this parameter Setting up Tools 2 14 F Series User s Manual 11 12 Finally the blade compensation has to be set This is only necessary for materials more than 2 to 3 mm thick When thick media is cut then the knife will bend in the corners As a result the cut line on the top of the media will be shifted a little bit in reference to the cut line in the bottom of the media The smaller the curve the tougher and the thicker the media the more this will be visible To compensate this there is the parameter blade compensation This parameter anticipates the knife orientation distance is set with parameter so that the top cut and the bottom cut are both closest to ideal cutting line However this parameter can never compensate a 100 due to the physical limitations of the knife and cutting process Therefore it is also recommended to transform small curves in the design into corners or polygons depending on the design itself To
57. ause the layer information is lost and usually the design computer is not the computer that is used to drive the flatbed The palette is already correct set in the design software or in the OXF file from the RIP Get jog marks from layer This is the recommended way to detect the registration marks The combine and group option affect the sorting algorithm of SummaFlex 3 3 4 Output to the flatbed cutter E SummaFlex Pro untitled 1 s Settings Window Help r 7 i a ue 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 3 ere a Q r U File import Barcode I File open File save Rotate 90 Edit nodes Sort with Simulation Object properties Output to device FIG 3 24 CONTOUR CUT JOB IMPORTED INTO SUMMAFLEX Figure above shows a file imported into SummaFlex The side bar shows the macro tab If the sidebar shows something els then click on Macros at the right side The macro tab shows all the layers in the loaded file and most used macros This is the layer with the registration marks in it This layer has no tool assigned to it since objects on this layer are not outputted All the registration marks have been identified as registration marks if they have as property video mark They are then marked with a crosshair The other objects are shown on screen but are not used
58. ays make sure that axis Online control is started and check that the second button in Axis Control is if it Tool is then click on it so the machine comes offline and will not move any more Unpacking and setup 1 19 F Series User s Manual 1 4 2 4 Safety features e SAFETY BEAMS Around the table are 4 safety beams installed They interrupt the movements of the machine if a person passes through the beam the poles send around the table The interruption is in two steps First the machine is stopped as quickly as possible without losing the positioning of the motors Then after 5 seconds the voltage to the motors is cut This means that the machine can only continue the job if no one touched the machine If head and or tools were moved by hand then the job cannot be continued any more ATTENTION If the safety beams are interrupted or not aligned during that the machine is booted then the machine will not start up and report a lot of fatal errors in Axis control This normal and can only be corrected by either aligning the safety beams correct or not interrupting them during booting WARNING The safety beams are active when the machine is in productions this means when data is sent from the cutting program e g SummaFlex If the operator is changing parameters or settings with Summa Axis Control then the safety beams are temporarily disabled WARNING The safety beams need to be installed according to the procedure desc
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61. d cutter is connected and switched on and SummafFlex security key is connected Keep a piece of black vinyl with white backing ready and mount drag head module and drag knife Start SummaFlex PRO 2 Goto File gt Open and open 0701080001 job k Open Job Lookin Job 2 2 regn z Name z Date modified Type Size DP 1 070108000 Ljob 29 03 2010 9 36 JOB File 22 Recent Places SummaFlex Pro job 29 03 2010 9 36 JOB File 8 Desktop Ls Uj User A Computer r File name 0701080001 job X Open A Files of type SummaFlex Pro JOB JOB JTP x Cancel Job size 220 KB Job 7 00 Last change 2903 2010 created 27 03 2010 job width 9 582 in job height 7 062 in duration 00 00 00 producer Frank Version 7 0 08 FIG 6 13 OPEN JOB Software 6 9 F Series User s Manual 3 Export the file to an EPS or PDF file so it can be used to print out on the printer that will be used for the print and cut job If this printer is not available then this job can also be printed out on a normal desktop printer For this go to File gt print Make sure the file is printed out scale 1 1 click on button Printable area Object Widthanm 297 243 37 100 00 Heightanm 210 179 38 10000 Se eae eee ee Printer BIRNIE En i NRG DSm632 PCL 6 v 4 E i Settings Landscape De De oh i E Print Mode Ratio s man n a Objects X 1 1 00 ma na L z i All objects v 100 C
62. d in the setup for output devices then the values shown will be automatically the sizes of the loaded media set in Axis control Production mode Manually Production Material Roll The production mode parameter can be set to manually gt production or to production When it is set to manual gt production then SummaFlex will pause between reading the markers and cutting the job This gives the operator time to check the reading of the markers if necessary The material parameter can be set to Roll or Sheet Cutting 3 22 F Series User s Manual Total number of copies 1 Number of copies in Y direction 1 Number of copies in directian 1 Offset between copies in Y direction tmm 0 00 Offset between copies in x direction mim 0 00 Total number of copies is the total number of copies that the user wants Number of copies in the Y direction is the number of copies the flatbed will cut out from right to left If the total number of copies exceeds the number in copies in Y direction x number of copies in X direction then the media will be fed forward or the flatbed will put its head in the park position to load a new sheet The way the machine behaves is set with the material parameter and the feed no feed button The number of copies in the x direction is limited by the size of the loaded media The number of copies in the Y direction has to be counted exactly by the user The offset between the copies can be set here correct or ca
63. des of the crate The machine is bolted on the crate with 4 bolts The front can be found by looking underneath the crate If viewed from the front of the machine then the bolts on the left are closer to the side then the bolts on the right 2 Loosen the screws of the top and remove the top with four people Then remove the left and right side of the crate After that those are removed two people will be enough until the machine and its options are set up on its final place 3 The safety poles are strapped to the crate at the back of the machine Remove those first SAFETY POLES IN CRATE Attention Do not put any of the accessories or other objects on the table They may damage the cutting surface Move all the loose parts separately to the area where the flatbed has to be installed if unpacking is done in another area 4 Now remove the left cover 4 screws use magnetic tool if available and front and rear cover 2 screws each to access the accessories and vacuum pump The accessory box is fixed with straps to the base of the flatbed remove from the back Vacuum pump is screwed to the crate Roll feed optional is also fixed with screws to the crate Remove everything from underneath the flatbed Unpacking and setup 1 5 F Series User s Manual FIG 1 3 ACCESSORIES IN CRATE 5 Loosen the base by removing the two nuts on all four threaded rods that hold the base to the crate FIG 1 4 SCREWS HOLDING BASE
64. e Upgrade Firmware 9 8 brag tool slot 2 Knife 99 oras tool slot 3 Knife FIG 4 6 PARAMETER MENU Other possible action in this menu are l aoe m and PRE This is used to save or to restore a backup of the current parameter settings of the flatbed Note It is advised to make a backup file just after installation of the machine POPLT OPP OSL LPO OL LOI IO OSL OOS II Calibrate Feed is a calibration procedure to compensate for errors in the X axis when cutting in panels without marker recognition POOP PPPS L OOP LS OOPS ii is Used to send a test file to the flatbed The can be used for remote trouble shooting PEOPLE IIOP IO TT Upgrade Firmware is used to upgrade the internal firmware of the flatbed link to the latest version of firmware is on the installation CD OPP PPP PDIP POOP ODI IO DOP I OOO Din Test starts an internal cut test only for drag knife and kisscutting knife Axis Control 4 4 F Series User s Manual 4 8 Events This menu shows all the messages that have been displayed by the flatbed cutter There are three types of messages Info ls a message of the machine to the user Warning Is a message from the machine to the user reminding the user that a certain action needs to be taken Error ls a message from the machine reporting an error that needs the user s attention Clear i Filter on type lype Date lime Source Message Yp Hecat
65. e made by the dealer or Summa There are some profiles already pre installed when SumamFlex is installed They can be found in the directory C Program Files Summa SummaFlex Pro cutter img The procedure to install extra profiles or to change the profile in SummaFlex Pro is described below 1 If the dealer sends new profiles then copy them in the profile directory G di C Program Files amp 86 Summa SummiaFlex Pro cutter img v Zoeken a Organiseren v Beeld v 8 Branden Favoriete koppelingen L Naam Gewijzigd op Type Grootte i Dipp 16 02 2011 11 41 IPP bestand 1kB E Documenten ERT i __ Fabric circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1kB E Afbeeldingen __ Low contrast circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1kB Ie Muziek reflective ipp 2 12 2010 16 47 IPP bestand 1kB Meer __ silver reflectiv circle ipp 7 12 2010 16 05 IPP bestand 1kB Mappen a FIG 6 21 CAMERA PROFILE DIRECTORY 2 Start the job in SummaFlex In the output window Click on Mark type then change it to user defined WSS DLW CUS WP TU LIU IMGT uuu Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Parameter Value Mark settings Edi User defined Wari mim setim Feit Wark racoanmition hnarmal FIG 6 22 CHANGE MARKER SETTINGS 3 Click on the preview button Another window will open Move the cursor in the camera view area right click and then go to Default settings gt Marker recognition A ES gt
66. e A v Info Warn re 23 11 2010 9 42 04 Machine CLIT OUT KNIF SINGLE EDGE in slat HM1 will NO v Warning a Warn rc 23 11 2010 9 39 52 Machine CLIT OLUT KNIFE SINGLE EDGE in slat HMI will NO d Esr hrd nfa 23 11 2010 Machine Check Icaded med a Filler ort source ca nfo 23 11 2010 9 36 49 Machine load necia inte mEnE v Internal v Machire FIG 4 7 EVENT MENU 4 9 Reboot This button is for restarting the machine completely It is a warm restart The flatbed goes trough its entire initialization procedure that is normally run when the machine is switched off and back on again This reboot does not reboot the camera in the flatbed 4 10 Customize This menu is used to set the parameters in axis control and for the remote Language Units Remote rumble EA z Metric C On NT Eag ish a Off O Layout Remote sound Portralt a On Qo C Landseare o FIG 4 8 CUSTOMIZE MENU Axis Control 4 5 F Series User s Manual 4 11 Color Axis control icon The color of the icon of axis control in the taskbar or tray menu can differ The normal color is white When the icon is yellow then this means that the flatbed is busy resetting cutting a test pattern waiting for a response from the user When the icon color is red then this means that axis control has no connection with the flatbed cutter 4 12 Remote control The remote control makes it possible for the user to come closer to the machine wh
67. e bar shows the macro tab If the sidebar shows something els then click on Macros at the right side The macro tab shows all the layers in the loaded file and the most used macro s 4 Cut Out Knife LJ Cut Out Knife mi Default If the layers have been properly defined in both design software and SummafFlex then the correct tool is already assigned to cut out the job If the correct tool has not been assigned then there is a greyed out picture of a tool A tool can then be assigned by first selecting the layer and then clicking on default Once the layer is selected then this layer can be completely redefined by clicking on the gears icon U File Import Barcode File open File save These are the macros for file handling The first two are used for importing files made by design software The file import barcode is more commonly used for print and cut job so not for SummafFlex The file open and file save macro are used for saving jobs in SummaFlex format cutting job with settings and other job info This can be used to rotate the job so it fits the table orientation Cutting 3 12 F Series User s Manual Edit nodes Node editing is an advanced feature that can be used to enhance the cutting quality on curves with small radiuses aa Sort with Simulation SummaeaFlex has a sorting algorithm to sort the order in which the objects are cut out It does not sort individual vectors it sorts the objects c
68. e other without using the full media width Cutting 3 14 F Series User s Manual 600 a KY Preview untitled 1 o loes AWN SS SSJqa SSS S CANIS T M ll J ll i eS See SSI 858 BAAS feMeMicMcicicMcichcMcicMchcichchch ch chels FIG 3 18 PREVIEW MULTIPLE COPIES Before the job is cut a preview is shown should the output be larger then the table size The segmentation lines are then shown and can be changed in position if necessary Cutting 3 15 F Series User s Manual 3 3 Contour cutting SummaFlex Pro In general contour cutting includes the following steps gt Create a graphic gt Print the graphic laminate if necessary gt Load the media and register the markers gt Cut the graphic Do not place contour lines along the edges of graphics or the slightest movement in the media may result in an unsatisfactory cut Instead practice one of the following techniques gt Place contour lines just inside the graphics recommended gt Place contour lines outside the graphics gt Create thick borders around graphics and place contour lines inside these borders 3 3 1 Workflow The workflow for SummaFlex Pro contour cutting is very depended on the used RIP There are basically two types The type where the RIP itself creates a file that will be used in SummafFlex PRO and the type where the data for SummaFlex has to get the data direct from the design software PDF E
69. e this When the knife offset is too high the test pattern looks like this 3 To change the value of a parameter click on it Use up and down arrow to change the Apply If parameter value Before clicking on another parameter to change first click on that is not done then the changed value is not stored The pressure can be changed by the remote the knife offset not Tool installation NE pressure 80 VA VA 0 N Knife offset 43 O 600 gr FIG 2 6 PARAMETERS DRAG KNIFE Setting up Tools 2 3 F Series User s Manual 2 1 3 Calibration of the kisscutting knife Change Tool 1 In the axis control window click on If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 1 7 4 2 Check if the correct pressure adjust screw is mounted there are three ranges up to 120gram up to 650gram and up to 2000gram Mount tangential tool in tangential module Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down Q ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 7 INSERT KISSCUTTING TOOL Online 3 Click on Axis control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules
70. ed FIG 6 2 CAM DRIVER INSTALLATION 6 4 Summa Flatbed Tools This program installs a setup program for Summa Axis control and for plug ins for CorelDraw and Illustrator It also installs automatically a client version of the program Teamviewer The program must be installed on the computer that is connected to the Flatbed because it is needed for installing the program summa axis control control panel of the Flatbed The program can also be installed on the computer that is used for designing the jobs if CorelDraw or Illustrator is used for that purpose for the plug in that sets the markers automatically The plug in for Corel creates an extra toolbar with an icon to set the markers around the design The plug in for Illustrator creates an extra menu under the file menu that sets the markers around the design The markers are set in a special layer so that the program SummaFlex Pro can then recognize the markers immediately Additional markers may always be added for accuracy or partial jobs but must always be set in the same layer that the plug in uses The layer for the registration markers is locked after that the markers are set automatically Unlock the layer if extra markers need to added Software 6 2 F Series User s Manual 6 4 1 Summa Flatbed Tools The installation program for Summa Axis Control has a couple of options during installation It is not recommended to change the options The programs start up automatical
71. ee hed ce See Ore nee Output Vicenter Tiling Copies 1 mii Fitin Options Print to file y 15 3 mm x 26 8 mm Contour mode Print colored background Print guidelines E Always print black Register Jog marks FIG 6 14 PRINTING JOB FOR CAMERA CALIBRATION 4 Assign a cutting tool to the cut line For this click on default under cutpath and choose the most left installed tool Click on Macros if the view at the right side of the SummaFlex window is not the same as in the picture below FR Pointer e L cut Out Knife 8 Kiss Cut Knife P Default Rotate 90 Edit nodes Sort with Simulation Object properties Output to device E A eN sped spago sary aalen FIG 6 15 SETTING TOOL Software 6 10 F Series User s Manual 5 Load the printout on the flatbed cutter Go to File gt Output Or use the Output to device macro click on the blue arrow A window will open Click on the read material button to check if the communication with the flatbed cutter functions Output to device SUMMA F Series CAM fax DUPUE F a a ie ee EA Number of output 1 assi i Device SUMMA F Series CAM m E eapon icok goed er umber of copie V Sort before output 1 K Fr Keep reference point Mode Output with layer assignment v Stack spacing 0 00 mir Plot to file Weed border 2 00 mm 7 Output Profile Defut y opies spacint 0 00 mm Manage Profil
72. electing automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate M1 M2 or M3 counting from the left Setting up Tools 2 12 F Series User s Manual 5 The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on up position in axis control or press on up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 3 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 6 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on down position in axis control or press on down on the remote It is best to first move the knife next to the media with the right arrow on computer or on remote Otherwise it is not possible to see how deep the knife is set Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife just touches the grey mat A white sheet may be used for higher contrast so it iseasier to see when it just touches Then press on test The flatbed will now cut out two squares Check if the knife is set deep enough if not adjust the down position a bit more Do not forget to click apply first before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved ATTENTION Make su
73. en it is necessary for certain actions It is used when Setting origin and size of loaded media Setting up and down positions of the knives in the tools Switching on off the vacuum pump Warning The safety beams do not work when the remote is used So the user must be extra careful and stay away of the parts that he is controlling with the remote 4 12 1 Name of the buttons on the remote Arrow buttons Enter button 3 Module select button Origin Test button Up button Down button Shift button back of remote Axis Control 4 6 F Series User s Manual 4 12 2 Setting origin and size with remote Press on the origin test button to set the origin or just press one of the arrow keys The head will move so that the pointer is set over the origin The origin can now be changed by pressing on the arrow keys Push the enter button to set the origin While the origin is set the left origin LED is flashing If enter is pressed then this LED will still flash for a while do not press any buttons on the remote while the LED is still flashing Press simultaneously the shift and origin test button to set the media size press first the shift key The head will move so that the pointer is set over the upper left corner of the media The size can now be changed by pressing on the arrow keys Push the enter button to set the size While the size is set the right size LED is flashing If ent
74. er is pressed then this LED will still flash for a while This can take a relative long time if the media width was changed a lot The machine has to reposition the vacuum selector Do not press any buttons on the remote while the LED is still flashing 4 12 3 Setting tool knife up and down position with remote Setting the up and down position of the tool knife is best done with the remote To set the up and down position follow procedure below 1 Move the origin above loaded media 2 Press the module button If there is more than one module with a tool mounted on the machine then the module to calibrate can be selected by pressing several times on the module button The module that is selected to calibrate is indicated with the LED s at the bottom of the remote M1 M2 or M3 3 Set first the up position Do this by pressing on the up button and lower the tool knife with the arrow buttons Once the correct height is set press on the enter button ATTENTION The up position is for safety reasons linked to the down position of the tool knife If the down position has not been set yet still at zero then it will be impossible to set the up position In that case set first the down position and set the up position then afterwards 4 Then set the down position Do this by pressing on the down button Lower the tool knife with the arrow buttons Press the origin test button to check the depth If the depth is not correct then correc
75. eries User s Manual 2 1 5 Calibration of the EOT WARNING If the knife is not in use and it is not completely protected by the gliding disk then it has to be removed from the machine and capped with safety cap Do this also when shutting down machine in the evening Change Tool 1 In the axis control window click on If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 1 7 4 2 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the detail below Make sure the EOT is slightly turned to the right so that the position plate does not touch the positioning shaft Hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Turn the screw all the way down P ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 16 MOUNTING THE EOT 3 Once the tool is screwed secured turn it so that the position plate clicks in the positioning shaft Then also connect the extra cable There are two connections on the camera unit both are the same Make sure to align the slotted connector with the little triangle facing upwards before screwing the connector secure Online 4 Click on Axis control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules correct if not adjust and click on pj If axis control is not s
76. ers correctly will result in poor cut quality Setting up Tools 2 7 F Series User s Manual 2 1 4 Calibration of the Cutout knife WARNING If the heavy duty knife is not in use then it has to be removed from the machine and capped with safety cap Do this also when shutting down machine in the evening Change Tool In the axis control window click on If the tangential module is not on the flatbed yet then install as explained in section 1 7 4 Align the pin in the slot as shown in the figure below and hold the internal shaft of the tangential module on its place by pressing on the rotation lock plate black plastic on front of module Screw all the way down ATTENTION Do not overtighten the tool in the tangential module FIG 2 11 INSERT CUTOUT TOOL Online Click on py Axis control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set Modules correct if not adjust and click on If axis control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 the light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 Setting up
77. es segment spacing 0 00 m r Save settings Enable tool tips Parameter Value Material width mm 4100 00 eres Material length mm 790 00 Production mode Manually Production Material Rall Total number of copies 1 Number of copies in Y direction 1 Number of copies in X direction 1 Offset between copies in Y direction mm 0 00 Offset between copies in X direction mm 0 00 Mark settings Edit Edge detector Edit Vacuum setup Edit Parkposition Edit Feed length Feediength Objects All objects X Preview Output Read material Cancel FIG 6 16 OUTPUT WINDOW 6 Click on the preview button Another window will open Use the arrow keys to move the camera until it is over a marker black circle is visible Move the cursor in the camera view area right click and then go to Default settings gt Marker recognition The window will expand at the bottom to show the calibration options Ta hg Cam Camera Overview Default Settings Set Camera Offset Commands Mark Recognition Video Settings Position Job Copy Start with i s 127 44 Fe ipsa Number Distance a 5999 Mark 1 Position 0 x11 0 00 mm A State State Sipe eal x 7 97 Y 159 31 mm y 1 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Original positions Run Cancel 5 Stop process at first mark
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80. est The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in axis control The origin test looks like the pattern below Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected If it is too difficult to determine which the straightest line is then cut out the extended test The figure below has values in it The cut out pattern not These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 150 over 0 to 150 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 FIG 2 18 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR KNIFE FOR EOT TOOL Note With some materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right 9 Next the lateral parameter has to be set Click on lateral it becomes blue highlighted Then click on test The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in axis control The lateral test looks like the pattern below The lines horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure below h
81. f separately Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials that are hazardous to the environment and human health and therefore should be disposed of at a designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate recycling to take place Po For information on recycling selling or exchanging parts for the F1612 Please contact Summa US 1 800 527 7778 or Europe 32 0 59 270011 Copyright 2011 Summa Registering the Flatbed Cutter Please register the Flatbed Cutter on the following link http www summa be registration html Failure to register the cutter may result in a delayed response to warranty and service inquiries Contact Information All inquiries comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to North America Eastern United States and Europe Africa and Asia Pacific Latin America and Middle East Summa Inc Summa East Inc Summa bvba 10001 Lake City Way NE 222 Jubilee Drive Rochesterlaan 6 Seattle WA 98125 Peabody MA 01960 B 8470 GISTEL USA USA Belgium Main Office Main Office Main Office 1 206 527 1050 1 978 531 1991 32 0 59 270011 1 800 527 7778 1 888 527 1050 Fax Fax Fax 1 206 527 1046 1 978 531 1993 32 0 59 270063 Support Support Support Support Msummausa com Support Msummausa com Support summa eu Sales Sales Sales sales summa us sales summa us sales summa eu Web Site Web Site Web Site www summausa com www summau
82. files contain not only the data from the design software but also the settings used for executing the job wether it has been executed or not and other info To open a previous job go to File menu and then click on Open However the import function will be used most ATTENTION It is recommended to work primarily in OXF and PDF file formats when exporting saving from the design program To import a file go to the file menu and click on Import Or double click File import in the side bar When a file is imported then a new job is automatically started is a setting in import filter setup NOTE lt Ctrl gt 2 is used to hide or show the side bar The blue arrow at the top of the side bar is used to minimize or maximize the side bar It is recommended to use always the side bar if possible ig bY Import File Ez Lookin logos 9f rei I Name Date modified Type Size P corelsample pdf 14 01 2011 11 07 Adobe Acrobat D Recent Places D dc4 logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 41 Adobe Acrobat D 82 T fseries logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 40 Adobe Acrobat D 7 i J oposcam vectorlogo p 25 06 2010 10 42 Adobe Acrobat D 85 _ sample L oxf 14 01 2011 10 32 OXF File Desktop mis A Arr sample L pdf 14 01 2011 10 59 Adobe Acrobat D 21 j sclass logo pdf 25 06 2010 10 43 Adobe Acrobat D 59 dij summia logo black pdf 22 06 2010 12 12 Adobe Acrobat D 1 14 J table orientation pdf 14 01 201
83. from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality Cleaning the gliding disk 1 Remove the single edge double edge tool or EOT by turning it counterclockwise Use the menu change tool in axis control or switch off the cutter 2 Remove any remaining vinyl residue using a brush or a pair of tweezers or with compressed air Remove gliding disk from toll is necessary 3 Install the tool again in the module 5 1 4 Replacing knife guide of EOT The very high frequency of the EOT means that wear of moving parts inside the EOT is unavoidable The level of wear is unpredictable since it depends on a various parameters Like thickness that has been cut consistency of material that has been cut knife that has been used and other general operations parameters The only part that the operator can replace is the knife guide If other parts are worn then the EOT will need to be serviced in a Summa service centre Replacing the knife guide 1 Remove the EOT from the module Use the menu change tool in axis control or switch off the cutter 2 Remove gliding disk if it was mounted and remove the knife 3 Loosen the knife guide by removing the two setscrews 4 Turn those setscrews in the two threaded holes right next to the holes the screws came out of for a turn or three 5 Gently remove the knife guide by pulling on those setscrews 6 Put the new knife guide in and proceed in the reverse order of removal FIG 5 1 KNIFE GUIDE W
84. further by SummaFlex PRO Cutting 3 20 F Series User s Manual 4 Kiss cutting Knife LJ Kiss Cutting Knife 2A Default If the layers have been properly defined in both design software and SummaFlex then the correct tool is already assigned to cut out the job If the correct tool has not been assigned then there is a greyed out picture of a tool A tool can then be assigned by first selecting the layer and then clicking on default Once the layer is selected then this layer can be completely redefined by clicking on the gears icon File import Barcode File open File save These are the macros for file handling The first two are used for importing files made by design software The file import barcode uses an external barcode reader The file open and file save macro are used for saving jobs in SummaFlex format cutting job with settings and other job info Rotate 90 This can be used to rotate the job so it fits the table orientation Edit nodes Node editing is an advanced feature that can be used to enhance the cutting quality on curves with small radiuses 2 Sort with Simulation SummaFlex PRO has a sorting algorithm to sort the order in which the objects are cut out It does not sort individual vectors it sorts the objects closed curves This macro can be used to visualise how the program sorts Sorting can be set on or off in the output window Object properties This macro can be used t
85. he computer then they can be made distinguishable by un plugging and re plugging whilst monitoring the changes in the device manager Software 6 7 F Series User s Manual 6 6 1 Configuring output device 1 Make sure Flatbed cutter is connected and switched on and SummafFlex security key is connected 2 Start SummaFlex 3 Goto Setting gt Standard Settings gt output devices funtitled View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help ol stitial we tee 2 Standard Settings Color Palette gt Miscellaneous Ctrl J Job Info Mouse Shift 1 Register Jog Marks Unit of Measurement Grid Ctrl R Bridges Undo Redo Shift F7 Ctrl F Cross hair Guidelines H Snap Mode P Lock Guidelines Ctrl H Guidelines Visible Shift H Choose Language FIG 6 11 SETTING UP FLATBED CUTTER 4 Select the correct driver in the dropdown box under Driver Click on the radio button after USB and select then the correct USB port Summa Cutter USB port 1 Click on OK Setup Device Common Device name Driver SUMMA F SERIES C4M ECD SUMMA F Series CAM SUMMA F Series CAM K t Run as Plot Server 146 69 250 96 Device Types Local Ports COM Ee LPT c lt Please select USB FireWire Devices USB Baer Summa Cutter USB port 1 v6 3 heey lee TCP IP i i 0 0 Port
86. he orange square is the accurate recognition area The centre of the marker needs to be in there for accurate recognition ATTENTION If more than one camera is attached to the computer then it is possible that the program chooses the wrong camera This can be changed in this window Just click on the dropdown box at the top of the window and choose the videology USB camera ATTENTION It is recommended to disable all other camera s connected to the computer if possible Otherwise these cameras can interfere with SummaFlex Pro Extra camera s generate extra data stream on the USB port and may result in data loss Software 6 12 F Series User s Manual 8 Click on the axis control icon and set vacuum off Remove the printed sample and replace by black vinyl with white backing make sure there is a big contrast between vinyl color and backing color Switch vacuum on again and go to Summ afFlex Right click on the camera area and go to set camera offset hg Can Camera Center head Overview Default Settings Set Camera Offset Commands Mark Recognition Video Settings Position Job Copy Start with i ai mm A i EAEN Number Distance U62 mm KA Mark 1 Position 1 ce 0 00 mm State State D act 73 0 Pix Res 320x288 14 fps 20 ms aa Gee oa vol 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Run Wh ston
87. hese settings relate to the table and loaded media The size of the loaded media can be filled in It can also be set by clicking on the read material button The material parameter lets the user choose between roll media and sheet media The vacuum setup parameter is to choose between vacuum control of the SummaFlex or use the standard table settings The park position is the place the carriage parks after one job or segment of job is finished Number of outputs 100 Number of copies 12 W Stack spacing 50 mm Ziyeed border 2 00 mm Copies spacing 50 mm Segment spacing S50 mm These are the parameters to cut out multiple copies of the job Number of outputs is the total number of copies of the design that will be cut out If the total number of outputs results in a job that uses more then loaded media size then the job has to be segmented on the roll If the loaded media is sheet media then it will be segmented over several sheets the program will give a message if the sheet needs to be replaced Number of copies Is the number of copies in one segment of the job Stack spacing Is the distance between the copies in the Y direction 1 in preview Copies spacing ls the distance between the copies in the X direction 2 in preview Segment spacing Is the distance between two segments of the job This parameter is not used if sheet material is used If stack spacing is not checked then all copies are cut out one after th
88. hrough the material then this means that the down position was set too low and needs to be changed 6 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in axis control on origin And click on test The test will differ according to the parameter that was chosen highlighted in blue Tool installation Parameter vone M Lateral sJ 5000 5000 4 Longitudinal 0 Cancel N biade compensation 0 0 mm FIG 2 12 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS CUTOUT TOOL 7 First the origin has to be set correct Click on test The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in axis control The origin test looks like the pattern below Look for the straightest line between the 7 lines When the origin is not correct then the knife is pushed in the media under an angle in reference to the cut direction and then dragged straight in the cut direction So this means that the beginning of the line has to be inspected If it is too difficult to determine which the straightest line is then cut out the extended test The figure below has values in it The cut out pattern not These values show difference to current value Check for the straightest line and select the according one in the popup window The extended cut out test goes from 150 over 0 to 150 Setting up Tools 2 9 F Series User s Manual 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 FIG 2 13 ORIGIN PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE Note With so
89. iding disk moman Heavy Duty Cutout Blade 45 90 15mm thick material 7 4 3 2 KissCutting tool holder rawr oee oo 7 4 3 3 Electronic m aa Type pO scilatingknife knife Electronic depth control by the module Control ice Oscillating motion controlled by motor on tool itself Oscillating features features motor oscillating tool 12000 rpm stroke 1mm Knife OT 65 L25 Knife OT 0 75 L25 Blades Knife OT 65 80 L25 cutting depth between Knife OT 65 85 L25 brackets is without gliding entre disk Knife OT 65 85 L28 Knife OT 45 85 L33 Knife OT 45 86 L38 Features Transparent gliding disk 7 4 3 4 Creasing tools Electronic depth control by the module Creasing Tool D25 R3 W8 H7 D25 R1 5 W8 H5 5 D25 R1 5 W1 5 H1 5 Specifications 7 6 F Series User s Manual 7 4 4 Interface Communication USB 2 0 USB I O Port connector USB series B receptable USB series B plug Buffer Size 12 MB TABLE 5 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 7 4 5 Firmware HP GL 758x emulation extended Supported character sets Standard ASCII Sans serif single stroke amp medium TABLE 6 FIRMWARE 7 4 6 Environmental Unit without media Operating Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Storage temperature 30to 70 C 22 to 158 F Relative humidity 35 75 non condensing 35 75 non condensing TABLE 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT HINT
90. ings SUMMA F SERIES N 3 E Riga A Output Parameters a ba Pen E Parameter Value v Drag Kni _ Kss cu Slot Position Auto Cut Out Speed down mmis 800 Creasind Lift up angle 35 Oscillatid Overcut 0 hae a Information Kiss Cutting knife gt om Mode Tool Kiss Cutting Knife v Material Default 7 ise Color Properties Locked Layer C cca Not visible FIG 3 6 SETTING KISS CUTTING KNIFE PARAMETERS There are 4 parameters for the kiss cutting knife 1 Slot position is the position of the module where the kiss cutting tool is mounted in If only one kiss cutting knife is used in the job then leave this on auto 2 Speed down This is the speed at which the knife cuts Reduce this speed for thicker materials 3 Lift up angle This is the maximum angle the cutter will cut without lifting the knife If the angle between two consecutive vectors is larger then the set value then the cutter will lift the knife turn it put it down again and then cut further If this value is raised then the speed at which the job is cut might be higher but the quality will be lower 4 Overcut Is used for easier weeding Each time the knife goes up or down the cutter cuts a bit further The distance it cuts further is determined by this parameter 3 2 2 4 Setting up layer for cut out knife and cut out knife parameters Select at the left side the Cut Out layer Then click on the dropdownbox under
91. innuncinoneenirianiiii ian aie sees 6 14 6 23 Marker rECogNUON sedrer enr E E A E 6 14 Table of Contents VII E SERES 1 Setup 1 1 Preparation before installing the machine Prior to installation of the flatbed cutter a couple of things need to be prepared in order to facilitate a smooth installation The installation place also needs to meet certain requirements At the end of the paragraph there is a checklist this must best filled in before the arrival of the machine 1 1 1 Shipping arrival and floor plan e The shipping dimensions of the flatbed crate are 253 cm x 223 cm x 142 cm 99 6 x 87 8 x 56 The crate itself should be handled with a forklift or hand pallet truck However a forklift is necessary to lift the machine from the pallet e Length of the forks should be at least 180 cm 6 and a lifting capacity of at least 2000 kg 4400 pounds e Outside doorway and interior corridors and doorways to the unpacking area should at least be 230cm 90 5 Wider widths are needed for turning radius e lf the machine has to be transported inside the facilities without the crate then the doorways should be at least 243 cm 96 wide And the route to the installation location should be free of obstacles e There may be no stairs or steps between the place where the machine is taken out of the crate with the forklift and where it has to be installed e Check figure below for dimensions of the installed machine so that the
92. is needed for feeding the media when the cutout tool is used NOTE There exists another option for the flatbed That is the protective mat The metal surface is then protected with a mat so the cutout tool can be used However if this option is chosen then the maximum size of the job is restricted to the size of the table General Directional information o Front right of the machine Where the on off switch is located this determines then automatically the left and back of the machine o X axis from front to back Y axis from right to left o Origin Origin is at the front right O Unpacking and setup 1 11 F Series 1 3 3 Modules 1 3 3 1 Camera unit be taken off registration mark cutting electricity cutting will be done To adjust height do following N E E E Make sure central unit is above media Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the central way to the top Push the central unit all the way down Push the camera adjust plate down on the media Let go of the central unit whilst the adjust plate stays plate Unpacking and setup User s Manual Up to three modules can be mounted on the carriage The carriage also has a central unit This central unit is fixed to the carriage and cannot The central unit houses a positioning laser and an integrated camera system for fast and accurate recognition while contour The top 4 connectors are optional connections for
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94. losed curves This macro can be used to visualise how the program sorts Sorting can be set on or off in the output window W Object properties This macro can be used to change the properties of the currently selected object s in the job This is also something that is more useful in print and cut jobs so not in SummafFlex m Output to device Click on the blue arrow or double click the text to send the job to the flatbed cutter Output to device SUMMA F Series neon Output _ Number of outputs 1 V Output only tool assigned Device SUMMA F SERIES Y j Wa Ee S iaaa a Number of copies 1 VI Sort before output a Keep reference point Mode Output with layer assignment hd Stack spacing 0 00 mm Plot to file Weed border 2 00 mm T Enable tool tips Output Profile Bafaul Copies spacing 0 00 mm Manage Profiles Segment spacing 0 00 mm Save settings Parameter Value Table width mm 1600 00 eee Table lenght mm 4200 00 Material Roll vacuum setup Edit Optiongroup park position Edit Feed Feed X Objects Selected objects v Preview Output Read material Cancel FIG 3 17 OUTPUT WINDOW SUMMAFLEX Cutting 3 13 F Series User s Manual Parameter Value Table width mm 1600 00 Table lenght mm 1200 00 Material Roll Vacuum setup Edit Ggtiongroup park position Edit T
95. ly after installation It is recommended to install then the plug in and axis control immediately for extra administrative rights ti Summa Flatbed Tools 1 0 0 0 eve SummaFlex Plug in Details Install Summa Axis Control eze Install Eull Installation FIG 6 3 SUMMA TABLE TOOLS INSTALLATION 6 4 2 Summa Axis Control The installation program for Summa Axis Control has a couple of options during installation It is not recommended to change the options The programs start up automatically after installation so the installation can be verified re E Summa Axis Control 1 4 0 0 Build Oct 5 2010 11 31 39 Machine Info Remote controller I No event to show Emergency stops i Security beams i Fatal error I Events AXIS l J NO MACHINE CONNECTED FIG 6 4 SUMMA AXIS CONTROL INSTALLATION Software 6 3 F Series User s Manual 6 4 3 TeamViewer TeamViewer is a program to remotely control any PC anywhere on the Internet When Flatbed Tools is installed then a small application is copied in the program files directory together with a shortcut startup di Summa E Summa Axis Control ti Summa Flatbed Tools g Summa Teamviewer Quick St m SummiaFlex m SummiaFlex Pro Location Sum FIG 6 5 TEAMVIEWER SHORTCUT Click on the shortcut to start TeamViewer FIG 6 6 TEAMVIEWER WINDOW If the dealer has a licensed copy of the program TeamViewer then
96. ly recommended to have this maintenance otherwise the cutting quality and the lifetime may be reduced Those maintenance actions are not described in this manual they are described in the service manual The maintenance described here can should be done by the operator 5 1 1 General The general maintenance items should be done on a daily basis They are 1 Each day before staring the machine up move the conveyor by hand so it is moved forward for about 1 meter 2 Free the machine of any dust and residue that has been left of the materials that have been cut 3 Check the correct function of the safety features laserbeam and emergency stops 5 1 2 Cleaning the nose piece kiss cutting knife only The nosepiece may accumulate residue from the vinyl that will result in poor cut quality The typical indication of a dirty nosepiece is an interruption of the cut line every 12mm 0 5 Cleaning the nose piece 1 Remove the kiss cutting tool by turning it counterclockwise Use the menu change tool in axis control or switch off the cutter before doing this 2 Observe the orientation of the nosepiece in the tool and then push it out of its holder 3 Remove any remaining vinyl residue using a brush or a pair of tweezers 4 Put the nosepiece back 5 Install the kiss cutting knife again in the module Maintenance 5 1 F Series User s Manual 5 1 3 Cleaning the gliding disk Cutout and EOT The gliding disk may accumulate residue
97. me materials it is necessary to use a magnifying glass to check the start of the line The start will then look something like the picture on the right 8 Next the lateral parameter has to be set Click on lateral it becomes blue highlighted Then click on test The cutter will cut out a test pattern and a window will pop up in axis control The lateral test looks like the pattern below The lines horizontal lines are cut out in two parts Each line is cut from the middle to the side If the lateral parameter is not set correct then the lines do not meet in the middle they are shifted The figure below has values in it The cut out pattern not These values in the picture show difference to current value Check for the line where there is no shift in the middle and select the according one in the popup window FIG 2 14 LATERAL PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE 9 The longitudinal parameter can also be set similar now the lines are not shifted in the middle but the ends do not meet However the longitudinal parameter is usually compensated by the overcut parameter So it is not necessary to calibrate this parameter Setting up Tools 2 10 F Series User s Manual 10 Finally the blade compensation has to be set This is only necessary for materials more 11 than 2 to 3 mm thick When thick media is cut then the knife will bend in the corners As a result the cut line on the top of the media will be shifted a little bit in refere
98. mera input AN Camera FIG 1 30 SETTING ORIGIN WITH HELP OF CAMERA 1 6 2 Loading roll media If the pneumatic pack and the Roll Support are installed then roll media can also be loaded 1 Make sure machine is on and axis control is running 2 The program axis control starts normally up in the media menu if the program is not in the media menu then press Media so it is lit up 3 Click on to initiate loading sequence The machine moves the carriage to the left and back of the machine and switches off the vacuum if it was on 4 Insert a media core holder in each end of the media roll Loosen the core holders with the black knob on the side Figure 1 26 shows a loosened 1 core holder and an expanded 2 core holder 1 i Ko FIG 1 31 MEDIA CORE HOLDER 5 Insert the loosened core holders into each end of the roll Tighten each end with the black knob making sure both core holders are secured 6 From the back of the machine place the media roll on the media supply rollers Place the flange equipped roll on the media supply rollers Set the flanges inside the groove of the flange guide The flange guides can be moved laterally on the roller 7 Guide the edge of the vinyl up under the carriage towards the front of the flatbed Try and put it as parallel as possible to the side and make sure that the front end of the sheet is approximately 5 cm from the right and 16 cm from the front of the roll of the conveyor
99. meters before starting to work with SummafFlex If there are no layers used to send files to SummaFlex then also colors can be assigned to certain tools so these colors can then be used when creating templates in the design software Or if colors layers are already predefined in the design software or RIP then this data can be used to set up the layers in SummaFlex It is recommended to use the default layer names layer colors used in SummafFlex for assigning tools to cut lines and not vice versa Right click in the layer toolbar if the toolbar is not visible then click on the layer tab at the right Now a window opens in which layer names layer colors and tool properties can be checked set up jy Regmark W yp Pen vo ly Drag knife W e lp Kiss Cutting knife et W o Ja Cut Out knife il E S Wa Pado sapa f 43489 W e a Creasing Wheel W a Oscillating Knife i io ee an ee FIG 3 2 ENETERING LAYER MENU Use the layer names shown there for setting up a template in the design software if the templates delivered with SummafFlex can t be used 3 2 2 1 Setting up layer for pen and pen parameters Select at the left side the pen layer Then click on the dropdown box under Mode Tool and choose pen Layer Settings 8 ox Regmarfl Output Parameters a Parameter Value Drag Knji Kiss Cui Cut Out Creasind Oscillatil Information Pen v fu Mode
100. mp the knife then check if the knife is deep enough by pulling on the knife If the knife is deep enough then secure the setscrew If the setscrew is fastened without a knife then the knife holder will be damaged and it will be impossible to put in a knife correct Never fasten the setscrew when no knife is inserted It is advised to replace the setscrew from time to time Unpacking and setup 1 37 F Series User s Manual 1 7 5 Creasing tools for tangential module FIG 1 45 CREASING TOOLS The creasing tools is available in different sizes and shapes to easily create folds into cardstock cardboard corrugated cardboard and plastics for boxes or displays It is basically so that creasing wheels with a pronounced rim are for filled material the one s with the more rounded shapes are for materials which have corrugated or honeycomed centers Unpacking and setup 1 38 SERIES 2 Setting up modules tools 2 1 Introduction Certain calibrations will need to be done after installing a tool The flatbed has no control panel or screen All is done with the program axis control It is also recommended to use the remote control to calibrate certain parameters of the tools The remote connects to the computer with the program Bluesoleil and the Bluetooth adapter Please refer to section for software installation for setting up remote In the accessory box delivered with the F1612 there are some tools for installing
101. n be left unchanged The values are then automatically set correct when the operator guides the camera of the flatbed over the next registration mark when necessary Then there are three extra parameters that can be set First the mark settings Click on edit to view the different marker settings Mark type Circle Mark recognition Normal On mark read error walt Search first mark Dff Search second mark Oft Use only group marks for adjustment Ott Mark type SummaFlex can recognize a whole range of marker types here the type can be chosen If a different camera profile has to be chosen then the Mark type has to be changed see section 6 6 3 ATTENTION The position of the marker should always be defined with a circle Even if the marker has a different shape This means that all marker position will have to be defined twice if the user chooses to use markers that are not circles So to avoid extra work and to have the highest possible accuracy always use printed circles as registration markers Mark recognition If a very high accuracy is needed then SummaFlex can read the marker several times this can be set with this parameter On mark read error If a marker is not found then SummafFlex can either ignore it or wait for user intervention If it is set to not wait then make sure that there enough good markers available for accurate contour cutting Search first mark search second mark Normally the registration mark should lay i
102. n the view area of the camera to be recognized as a marker If the media is not loaded carefully or loaded at an extreme angle then SummaFlex can let de camera do a sweep of a small area to check if the first second marker is not just outside the view area This is time consuming and it is possible that SummaFlex then chooses the wrong marker The vacuum settings are not changed they should be left at the default value The possible options are for later use The park position is the position that the head wait at while media is changed during long jobs Cutting 3 23 F Series User s Manual Click on the output button to start reading the markers E Center head Overview Camera SUMMAA SERES Job Copy Start with i aIL ai Number Distance Mark 1 t Position 1 pg 1 0 00 mm State 11 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Aun Stop process at first mark FIG 3 26 MARKERS SEARCH WINDOW Move the head with the arrows above the first marker position marker is shown in the preview window at the right Easiest way is to move the head and look at the head itself do not look at the left preview window yet Move the head so that the red marker is above the first marker and then move the head a bit forward until the marker is visible in the left preview window SummafFlex will draw a circle around the marker if it has been recognized as a registration marker The circle will be green if the ce
103. nce to the cut line in the bottom of the media The smaller the curve the tougher and the thicker the media the more this will be visible To compensate this there is the parameter blade compensation This parameter anticipates the knife orientation distance is set with parameter so that the top cut and the bottom cut are both closest to ideal cutting line However this parameter can never compensate a 100 due to the physical limitations of the knife and cutting process Therefore it is also recommended to transform small curves in the design into corners or polygons depending on the design itself To set the parameter do following Click on blade compensation it becomes blue highlighted Then click on test The cutter will cut out a small square with rounded corners Fill in a value and do the test A good starting value for the heavy duty knife is a bit less than half of the thickness of the media For the single edge a bit less than a quarter of the thickness of the media This is a trial and error test FIG 2 15 BLADE COMPENSATION PATTERN TEST FOR CUT OUT KNIFE Picture above shows two possible results of the blade compensation test In the left pattern the blade compensation value is too low In the right pattern it is set correct If the blade compensation is set too high then the result is more deformed and distorted Therefore it is best that this test is done from a too low a value to the correct value Setting up Tools 2 11 F S
104. nd plan Start the program axis control on the computer Connect the flatbed with USB cable to the computer Switch on the F1612 The computer will now install first the USB drivers message in tray and the cutter will go through the initialization procedure Chances are slim to none that the safety poles are already aligned So al kind of error messages will appear on the computer ignore them by clicking OK Procedure to align the safety poles 1 The poles are fixed to their individual floor plate with three nuts and there are three setscrews next to the fixing nuts so the pole can be tilted a little bit in any direction before they are fixed firmly Set the first and second pole perpendicular to the floor check two adjacent faces of the safety pole 2 The first pole casts a red shadow on the second one in the form as shown on the figure below Re align the first pole so that the cross is in the middle of the hole in the pole Make sure to keep it as perpendicular as possible if necessary adjust the second pole slightly although if this is done then the rest of the alignment is considerably more difficult FIG 1 25 ALIGNMENT SAFETY POLE WITH MIRROR 3 Goto the third pole Check the red reflection The reflection will not have a specific shape Align the second pole so that the middle of the reflection is over the large hole Check the frequency at which the orange led blinks The faster it blinks the better the alignment is
105. nd proper machine operation for its intended purpose All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to operate the machine The manufacturer has no direct control over the machine operation and application Proper safety practice is the sole responsibility of the owner user and operator All instructions and safety warnings in this manual are based upon the use of this machine under proper operating conditions without alterations from the original design The proper use and the limits of the application of the F1612 are dependent on the module and tool that is used in combination with the material Any use of the flatbed that is beyond the capabilities of the combination tool material is considered as improper use and may result in injury serious damage to the machine and will lead to loss of warranty The installation of the machine accessories and spare parts must not be done by untrained or unauthorized persons Also the described maintenance procedures have to be followed and performed by trained personnel Unpacking and setup 1 16 F Series User s Manual 1 4 2 2 Symbols used in manual Warning with dark red symbol Refers to immediate threat that can cause serious injuries and effects on health and safety Warning with light yellow symbol Refers to a dangerous situation that can cause injuries and serious damage to the machine Attention with dark red symbol Refers to useful info
106. ngential module FIG 2 21 INSERT CUTOUT TOOL i Online 3 Click on Axis control will give a reminder to not forget to calibrate the tool before using it Click to acknowledge Check if the origin of the loaded media is still set i Modules correct if not adjust and click on If axis control is not selecting automatically the correct module to calibrate then correct by clicking on picture of the module If the remote is used to choose module then press several times on module until the correct one is chosen The lights on the remote show which module is currently chosen to calibrate The left light is module 1 the light next to that is module 2 and the second last light in the row is module 3 Setting up Tools 2 16 F Series User s Manual 4 The first parameter to calibrate is the up position To calibrate the up position click on up position in axis control or press on up on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the tip of the knife is about 4 5 mm above the material Then press apply on computer or A on remote 5 Then calibrate the down position To calibrate the down position click on down position in axis control or press on down on the remote Then press on the down arrow computer or remote until the creasing wheel pushes a little bit in the material Then press on test The flatbed presses a pattern check if the creasing wheel is set deep enough if not adjust the down po
107. nife to secure it FIG 1 39 BLADE ASSEMBLY KISS CUTTING TOOL 2 Gently insert the knifeholder into the tool shaft Hold the nosepiece in place with one hand and with the other hand turn the knife holder counterclockwise until the alignment pin fits into the small notch of the tool shaft Now turn the knife holder clockwise until its thread takes hold inside the tool shaft 3 Holding the nosepiece in place with one hand adjust the knife depth with the other hand by turning the knife holder clockwise until the knife tip is just visible from under the nosepiece FIG 1 40 KNIFE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KISS CUTTING TOOL NOTE For most vinyl cutting operations the knife blade tip will be barely visible at the bottom of the knife tool If the knife blade tip is clearly visible then the knife depth must be readjusted ATTENTION To benefit fully from the advantages of the tangential knife the amount the knife extends is very important The knife pressure may not control the knife depth the two rollers of the nosepiece should always touch the media thus controlling the knife depth Unpacking and setup 1 35 F Series User s Manual 1 7 3 Cutout tool for tangential module Q ATTENTION The Cutout tool can only be used when the flatbed has a protective mat or if the conveyor system is installed 1 7 3 1 Types of cutout tools The cutout tool is for cutting completely through the material There exist three different cutout tools
108. nstaller has administrative rights It is also recommended to install the program in the order they are displayed 6 2 USB driver installation This installation has no options click on Install and next when prompted The final window that appears just before the installation is finished shows whether the installation of the driver was successful or not Check if there is a green checkmark before Summa SUMMAUSB If not then the driver has not been installed correct Device Driver Installation Wizard Completing the Device Driver eS Installation Wizard The drivers were successfully installed on this computer If a device came with your software you can now connect it to this computer If your device came with instructions please read them first Driver Name Status y Summa SUMMADC3 U Ready to use y Summa SUMMAUSB U Ready to use FIG 6 1 USB DRIVERS INSTALLATION Software 6 1 F Series User s Manual 6 3 CAM driver installation This installation has no options Click on install and then on next when prompted The final window that appears just before the installation is finished shows whether the installation of the driver was successful or not Check if there is a green checkmark before Videology Videology USB Camera Driver Installation N Setup complete Setup has finished installing the Videology Drivers Driver Name Status V Videology vidousb Ima Device Updat
109. ntre of the circle is within the accurate zone and red if it is outside that zone Press enter kg Cam Center head Overview SUMMA SERES Job Copy Start with Job Copy 1 1 of 1 Number Distance Mark 1 Position 1 x 1 0 00 a State Sheet ready T 0 00 mm Stop if more than one mark is recognized Wun 4 bona postions d ance Stop process at first mark FIG 3 27 MARKERS SEARCH WINDOW CAMERA OVER MARKER Cutting 3 24 F Series User s Manual The flatbed will now search for the rest of the markers If the production mode is set to production then the flatbed will start cutting immediately after that the markers have been read If the production mode is set at manually then SummafFlex will pause The recognized markers will be visible in the right preview window If there is doubt about the correctness of the markers then click on the marker in question Then the flatbed will move the camera above that chosen marker and it can be re read if necessary kj Cam Camera Overview Center head SUMMAA m SSma Position Job Copy i Start with re mm Jhi d Number Distance i State Marks processed State y T 0 00 Marks recognized Click Run Stop if more than one mark is recognized Settings Original positions Cancel Stop process at first mark FIG 3 28 ALL MARKERS READ If the size of the job with
110. o change the properties of the selected object s in the job This is also something that is more useful in print and cut jobs so not in SummaFlex PRO Output to device Click on the blue arrow or double click the text to send the job to the flatbed cutter Cutting 3 21 F Series User s Manual Output to device SUMMA F Series CAM Output 1 J Output only tool assigned Device SUMMA F Series CAM e a eon ae oo 1 W Sort before output 2 e Keep reference paint Mode Output with layer azsignment Stack spacing 0 00 JER 2 Plot to file Output Pratile Defaut E e E MMMM 0 00 Manage Profiles 0 00 Save settings _ Parameter value Table width mm 1600 00 common settings Table lenght mm 1200 00 Production mode Manually Production Material Rall Total number of copies Number of copies in direction Number of copies in x direction Oftset between copies in y direction mm Offset between copies in amp direction min Mark settings Vacuum setup Qptiongroup park position Feed Feed F Objects All objects r Preview Read material Cancel FIG 3 25 OUTPUT WINDOW SUMMAFLEX PRO Table width mm 1600 00 Table lenght mm 1200 00 These parameters show the size of the loaded media They are standard set to maximum table size The exact size of the loaded media can be set by clicking on read material button if the option read out automatically is checke
111. o event to show Remote controler a Firmware 9973 003 E i Build Mar 18 2011 Slot 1 CUT OUT KNIFE DOUBLE EDGE staal aallon takes id Slot 2 UNDEFINED i Slot 3 UNDEFINED E PEEN ESON Fatal error a si mss comm i D BA Modules i Menu i Events i Reboot customize LL JL LJ LI Camera input Working area FIG 4 1 AXIS CONTROL MAIN WINDOW After starting up the flatbed and the program the window as above is displayed At the top of the window contains info about the flatbed Machine info Displays the model serial number and firmware revision useful for service calls General info Info about loaded material and modules tools Last machine event Here the last message sent from the flatbed to the computer is displayed This message disappears if it has been acknowledged by the user Status This part displays the status of several items that are being monitored by axis control USB status can be green connected or red not connected Remote controller Status can be green activated or gray not activated Emergency stop can be green machine ready red emergency stop pushed in or gray machine not connected Safety beam can be green machine active orange not active yellow muted red interrupted or gray machine not connected Fatal error can be red fatal error happened or gray OK The rest of the Window shows the different menu s of axis control to interact with the flatbed Axis C
112. of the original vector This value is depended of the thickness of the media For the heavy duty knife use the thickness of the media as value and for the single edge cut out knife use the half of the thickness of the media as value Cutting 3 5 F Series User s Manual 6 Break point overlap Overcut compensation cuts each vector in two parts This parameters determines how much these parts overlap 7 Overcut Is used for easier weeding Each time the knife goes up or down the cutter cuts a bit further The distance it cuts further is determined by this parameter This overcut is the overcut of the centre of the knife point this has nothing to do with the overcut described above 3 2 2 5 Setting up layer for creasing tool and creasing tool parameters Select at the left side the drag creasing tool layer Then click on the dropdown box under Mode Tool and choose creasing tool Once the tool is chosen the tool parameters appear and an extra dropdown box material This material option can be used to store different settings for creasing tools or different materials that need different settings for the creasing tool Layer Settings SUMMA F Series CAM nox Regmarfl Output Parameters a Vren ff Parameter Value v Drag Kni Vi Kiss Cul Slot Position Auto wv Cut Out Speed down mm s 500 creasing Lift up angle 35 Oscillatid ia Information Creasing Vvheel J Mode Tool Material
113. on 0 001 mm Mechanical resolution 0 005mm 0 0002 Repeatability 0 05mm 0 002 0 05 of move or 0 05 mm 0 05 of move or 0 002 whichever is greater whichever is greater Accuracy Maximum allowed vertical force sd 20 kg on Carriage Maximum allowed horizontal i 20 kg force on Carriage specifications are achieved when kisscutting a 0 05 mm 0 002 wax backed vinyl using the fast up down module Valid within one single panel 1 2 gt Excludes differences due to media expansion stretching etc Maximum working pressure depends on the installed module and tool TABLE 4 PERFORMANCES 4 Specifications 7 4 F Series User s Manual 7 4 2 Modules 7 4 2 1 Fast up down Module Type Control Electronic pressure control Maximum Pressure 600gr Maximum Module lift E 0 8 manual adjustment 7 4 2 2 Tangential Module Tone height contro Maximum allowed f 12kg vertical force Maximum allowed 20kg horizontal force Maximum tool lift Specifications 7 5 F Series User s Manual 7 4 3 Tools 7 4 3 1 Cutout tool Control Electronic depth control by the module mowes O OO O Features Transparent Gliding disk Max Max Media Thickness Thickness Smm Double Sided Cutout blade 50 3mm thick material Double Sided Cutout blade 60 5mm thick material Features Transparent Transparent Gliding disk Transparent Gl
114. ontrol 4 1 F Series User s Manual 4 3 Media menu Camera input Working area FIG 4 2 MEDIA MENU The media menu can be used to control the vacuum pump on off or reverse The changes made in status of the vacuum pump are only temporarily Once a job or internal test is started the vacuum pump then is controlled again by the firmware and or software The media menu is also used for loading media and setting media origin and size This is explained in section 1 6 If the pneumatic pack for media advance is installed then this menu can also be used for moving media back and forth by clicking on the feed button 4 4 Change Tool The change tool menu must be used when a module or tool is changed on the flatbed If a tool or module is changed while the flatbed is not in the change tool menu then the machine will not detect the change and the cutting surface may be irreversibly damaged if a job is started afterwards After a module or tool change click on the online button The machine will then detect any module or tool change It will also remind the operator to calibrate the tool before using it a gt INSERT TOOLS AND MODULES THEN PRESS ONLINE FIG 4 3 TOOL CHANGE MENU WARNING Only change install a module or tool after clicking on Change Tool in axis control The machine will not make any unexpected movements after that the change tool button is pressed en while the online button is visible Axis Cont
115. ote B key is the same as the shift key on the keyboard The lights at the bottom show the number of the module that is chosen during the calibration of the tools The left light is blinking during origin change and the right light is blinking during media size change Refer to section 6 for activation of the remote controller Q ATTENTION Be sure to put the remote controller on its loading station each time it has been used F Series User s Manual 1 4 Safety and Ideal Operating Environment 1 4 1 Operating environment Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine s performance Most restrictions or recommendations for the ideal operating environment are already described in the site preparation document The environmental conditions of the machine without media are as follows Operating Temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Storage temperature 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Relative humidity 35 75 non condensing 35 75 non condensing It is possible that the environmental conditions of the used media are stricter than those of the machine itself Please refer to the documentation about the used media Also make sure that the media has had time enough to acclimatize 1 4 2 Safety 1 4 2 1 General The purpose of the user s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures for working with this machine But it also provides the owner users and operators with precaution procedures for safe a
116. out copies is larger than the loaded media size then the program will give a preview where suggested panels will be shown The user can intervene and choose move the lines where the program will panel If there are more than two panels the size of the different panels does not have to be the same size EJ Summaflex Pro Preview untitled 2 SBUMMA BUMA BURAMA SBUMPAA SERS E SBRNES P SSRIS gt SRS P SUMMA 2 SUMMA 2 SUMMA 2 SlLIMMA SSRK SERES S SERES E SaR SUMMA SUMMA 2 SLIMRAA a ea a RNS a SESS E d SUMMA ey ey a PSLRA 2 SUMMA 2 SUMMA 2 BUMA E SRS E SBS rRnNESJ E SBRnNEJ E SRS P SUMMA 2 SUMMA 2 BUMMA SUMMA SRS E SERS SERIES Serres SUMMA SUMMA 2 SUMMA BUMMA SEEE E SESS SEEE SES SUMMAA 2 SUMMA 2 SUMMA BUMASA Sea SBRES SBRES Fr SSeS Horiz Segm 1 Vert Segm 2 Segments 2 704 01 x 631 65 mm FIG 3 29 SEGMENTATION PREVIEW Cutting 3 25 SERIES 4 Axis Control amp remote in detail 4 1 Introduction Axis Control is standard delivered software that gives full control over the flatbed The optimized design for touch screen control makes Axis Control the optimum interface for the machine operator 4 2 Main Window Inema Control 3 1 0 0 Build Mar 7 2011 SEA Model Working area 1200 X 1600 mm Serial sie are 12313 Velocity 800 mm s Active tool POINTER N
117. p allows to define the search paths for the import as well as to select the file name for the automatic import of files F12 and if the file is to be deleted after the import If SummaFlex is loaded and an EPS file is saved in one of the given search paths under the defined name for example SummaFlex then it activates automatically SummaFlex and this file will then be loaded directly to the working surface Turn off Previews for Bitmaps larger 5 ME EPS files larger than 1 ME When the file that is imported or opened contains bitmap data then it can take a long time before the preview is shown Changing the value of these settings prevents SummaFlex from creating a preview in the import window However it is recommended not to include bitmap data in the file that is prepared for importing into SummaFlex Atter Import v Fit working area ta objects with folowing margin offsets Let 2 00 mm Right 2 00 mm Top 2 00 mm Sottom 200 mm Fix object size Fix object size for output J Separate layers by name Search f replace jog marks Above after import settings are set at their recommended value Fit working area to objects When this box is checked then the working area is set at the bounding box of the objects plus a certain margin here set at 2mm all around SummaFlex uses the size of the working area for its calculations when preparing the output Fix object size When this box is checked then the size of the objects can t
118. power main connection or the parts to connect to the mains are available A person with knowledge of the local requirements for electrical installation is available or has prepared the connection O The compressed air connection or the parts to connect to compressed air are available O The environment complies with the requirements for operating the machine L The installation area is easy accessible free of debris It is recommended if the installation area has been marked on the floor O A PC is pre installed Windows and internet connection and ready for use and installation of the programs delivered with the cutter The PC should have 4 free USB connectors O Future operator is available during installation and training L Used programs for designing and ripping Note For more info please refer to the site preparation document MI9037 Unpacking and setup 1 4 F Series User s Manual 1 2 Unpacking and setting up 1 2 1 Unpacking NOTE The crate and all packaging material must be saved in case the machine needs to be moved Do not transport the machine without completely repacking it in its original crate opening the crate For further setting up two people are enough 1 Remove the front and rear cover of the crate The serial numbers are located where the front of the machine is If there is doubt then the orientation can be checked as follows The front and the back of the machine are the widest si
119. ption to ignore or import text and bitmaps It is recommended not to import the bitmaps And if they are imported import them then at a low resolution Below is a figure explaining the orientation of the table in reference to the screen in SummaFlex E SummaFlex untitled 2 S File Edit Design View Tools Plug ins Settings Window Help U file import Barcode File open File save Rotate 90 SOB spedia spalqo say 12487 Edit nodes a Sort with Simulation Object properties m Output to device pees ii eee To u 4 Vb 2089 28 mm x H 2350 00 mm Objects 3262 3220 Open paths exist X 406 20 Y 1973 42 Drag guidelines off the ruler while holding down left mouse button Right mouse button opens menu FIG 3 15 ORIENTATION TABLE SUMMAFLEX Cutting 3 11 F Series User s Manual 3 2 4 Output to the flatbed cutter EJ Summaflex untitled 1 spado say sake File open File save Rotate 90 S0438 spedi Edit nodes a Sort with Simulation Object properties Output to device C _ ee en Ea ao lt lt lt oe lt VO 39 31 mm x H 268 01 mm Objects 7 Sel 7 X 219 85 Y 280 38 Drag guidelines off the ruler while holding down left mouse button Right mouse button opens menu FIG 3 16 JOB IMPORTED INTO SUMMAFLEX Figure above shows a file imported into SummaFlex The sid
120. r clockwise with the hex screwdriver Put this screwdriver in the hole under the module at the right side Now gently lift the module with the screw driver 3 to 4 mm 0 12 to 0 16 Then guide the module by hand for and extra 10 mm 0 4 and remove it from the Carriage e f _ NOTE It is recommended to remove any unused modules Leaving unused modules on the carriage can lead to poorer cutting quality Setting up Tools 2 2 F Series User s Manual 2 1 2 Calibration of the drag knife Change Tool 1 In the axis control window click on Then insert drag knife holder in the drag head module Online Modules 2 Click on ey Check if the origin is still set correct If not adjust and then click on Click on the picture of the drag head module Parameters pressure and offset appear Click on test either in axis control or on the remote The flatbed will cut out a test pattern FIG 2 5 TEST PATTERN DRAG KNIFE The knife pressure is set correctly when the test pattern cuts through the vinyl completely the vinyl is removed and the blade tip visibly scratched the front side of the media backing The blade should never cut through the backing just slightly scratch the silicon coating and first few fibers of the backing material When the knife offset is set correctly the test pattern looks like this When the knife offset is too low the test pattern looks lik
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122. rameters appear and an extra dropdown box material This material option can be used to store different settings for drag knives or different materials that need different settings for the drag head The knife parameters can be changed by first clicking on them and then changing to the desired value There are two parameters with the drag knife Speed and overcut It recommended using a certain overcut to make it easier to weed afterwards The size of the overcut depends on the shapes in the job Cutting FIG 3 5 SETTING DRAG KNIFE PARAMETERS Layer Settings SUMMA F SERIES een Regmar Output Parameters fe V Pen a Parameter Value Kiss Cu Speed mm s 300 Cut Out Overcut oo hy Creasing o Oscillatil 1 a ae p L 6 J Information 7 8 Drag Knife og Mode Tool Drag Knife Y 12 Material i Default z 6 fs p 16 17 18 19 Laver Cancel k 3 3 F Series User s Manual 3 2 2 3 Setting up layer for kiss cutting knife and kiss cutting knife parameters Select at the left side the Kiss Cut layer Then click on the dropdown box under Mode Tool and choose kiss cutting knife Once the tool is chosen the tool parameters appear and an extra dropdown box material This material option can be used to store different settings for different kiss cutting knives or different materials that need different settings for the kiss cutting knife Layer Sett
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124. rce A WARNING Check if the on off switched is set to off The Flatbed can be used with 3 types of power supplies from the mains e Or 3x400V N 50Hz max 15A e Or 3 x 208V N 60Hz max 30A e Or 3 x 230V 50Hz max 15A The flatbed is either prewired for 3 X 400V N European market OR 3 X 208V N American market WARNING Before connecting it to the mains double check for which connection the flatbed is prewired Typical recognition of machine wired for 3 x 400V N 50Hz Main fuse is 15A current protection for the vacuum pump is set at 3 8A Vacuum pump itself is wired in Y circuit In this case the connection box of the vacuum pump is either not marked or marked with a Y FIG 1 20 3X400V N PREWIRED Typical recognition of machine wired for 3 x 208V N 60Hz Main fuse is 30A current protection for the vacuum pump is set at 6 6A Vacuum pump itself is wired in A circuit In this case the connection box of the vacuum pump is marked with a A FIG 1 21 3X208V N PREWIRED Unpacking and setup 1 23 F Series User s Manual If the available power source corresponds to the wirering of the machine then it can be connected Be sure to follow the local electric safety regulation for installing this may include length and diameter of cable size of connector Make sure the N is connected to the blue cable and the ground is connected to the yellow green cable FIG 1 22 CONNECTING FOR 3X400 N OR 3X 20
125. re the down position is not set too deep Otherwise the mat will wear down fast Therefore it is recommended to do following If the correct down position is found then set the down position two steps higher and do the test again If the knife does not cut deep enough then set the down value again to what is was If i still cuts complete through the material then this means that the down position was set too low and needs to be changed ATTENTION Make sure That the test is done at the same speed that the job will be cut Otherwise it is possible that the knife depth will not be set correct and that the cut lines will look like a dashed cut line at the rear side of the material The maximum speed for the oscillating tool has been limited to 300 mm s ATTENTION The complete calibration of the knife depth can also be done on paper This makes it quicker to calibrate However the up position has to be rechecked afterwards and the origin and Lat calibration has to be done on the thick material that will be used in the actual job 7 After this the knife parameters have to be set This can t be done with the remote Click in axis control on origin And click on test Tool installation Parameter vone M Lateral 5000 5000 9 Longitudinal 0 Cancel N biade compensation 0 0 mm FIG 2 17 SETTING KNIFE PARAMETERS EOT Setting up Tools 2 13 F Series User s Manual 8 First the origin has to be set correct Click on t
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127. ribe in this manual the owner operator of the machine is responsible and has signed this off in the installation completion document e EMERGENCY STOP SWITCHES There is an emergency switch on each corner of the flatbed table This allows the operator to switch off the machine quickly in hazardous situations If the emergency stop is pressed then the power to the motors is cut immediately This means that the machine stops immediately but it means also that the current job is lost To unlock an activated emergency switch turn it counterclockwise OVERCURRENT The cutter measures constantly the current through the motors If the machine detects that the current is too high then current is cut off to the motors and a fatal error message is displayed in axis control WARNING All the safety built in safety features cannot prevent the high level of kinetic energy that can be released during an emergency stop or an unforeseen malfunction of the machine So they are not a guarantee against injuries WARNING The operator should wear during operating or servicing the machine close fitting clothing and use appropriate protective equipment WARNING There is a risk of injury from being caught or trapped in moving machine parts Keep hands hair clothing and jewelry away from moving parts Do not wear jewelry loose clothing scarves or open jackets or shirt sleeves Unpacking and setup 1 20 F Series User s Manual 1 5 Finali
128. rmation to prevent damage to the equipment and prolong the service live of the machine Attention with light yellow symbol Refers to useful tips to enhance the user friendliness and make the work significantly easier Note Can be considered as a general tip something that is useful to know 1 4 2 3 Danger areas e GENERAL DANGER AREA FIG 1 15 F1612 GENERAL DANGER AREA The easiest way to define the general danger area is the complete are where the table itself Stands and the moving parts can cover A WARNING The top beam is wider than the table itself This means that the danger area is wider than the table itself Unpacking and setup 1 17 F Series User s Manual e SAFETY AREA DURING OPERATION front machine FIG 1 16 F1612 SAFE WORKING AREA During normal production the operator should stay out of the area marked in light gray color If the operator moves inside this area then the flat table automatically pauses The current job is not lost but nothing will move any more on the table until the operator leaves the area and tells the flatbed cutter to continue its job with Axis control WARNING If
129. rol 4 2 F Series User s Manual 4 5 Reset Click on reset to stop the current running job The origin of the loaded media is also reset FIG 4 4 RESET BUTTON 4 6 Modules This menu is the menu to set the tool parameters Each time a tool is changed the parameters have to be at least checked If the machine detects that a new tool is installed after change tool then it will refuse to use that tool until it has been calibrated The module that is chosen to calibrate has a blue border around it the parameter that is currently chosen to calibrate is highlighted in blue Head positions Hy Up position E 46 30 mm ws as as lool installation FIG 4 5 TOOL CALIBRATION MENU MODULE MENU Q ATTENTION The head up and down positions can also be set with the remote It is advised to use the remote for this Axis Control 4 3 F Series User s Manual 4 7 Menu This menu is for changing the standard parameters for the F1612 Select the parameter that needs to be changed The background of the selected parameter will become blue Then use the up down arrow to change the value These parameter settings will only be used for internal tests The software for sending jobs overwrites these values Press Apply to save the value or cancel to deselect the parameter without changing the value an ele eee gt Overcut 0 0 mm T C T Uptitut Off 0 3 B Down Velocity 800 mm s OO noo ALENE tin JE Drag tool slot 1 Knif
130. s marked if a specification is configuration depended 7 2 Features List 7 2 1 Hardware e Vacuum table e The vacuum table adjust its working width automatically motorized to the defined working area e Vacuum pumps with switching valves to hold the material down or blow it up configuration dependent e Carriage e Central unit e Camera to set the origin and detect registration marks e Internal lighting for optimal recognition e Quick manual height adjustment mechanism for sharp focus e Laser beam to set origin e Connectors for compressed air and electricity to drive certain tools e 3 Module spaces e Single screw Fast mounting mechanism e Media handling options configuration dependent e Cutting matt for sheet or board applications e Roll feed system e including pneumatic media advance clamps requires compressed air e Conveyor belt e In combination with Roll feed system e Modules configuration dependent e Fast up down module e Tools Pens kiss cutting knives e Tangential Module e Tools e Pressure controlled kiss cutting tools e Cut out tools e Creasing tools Specifications 7 1 F Series User s Manual 7 2 2 Interface e Axis Control e Program to control unit parameters e Utility to upgrade firmware e Possibility to store user configurations on hard disk e Optimized for touch screen control e Windows XP Vista Windows 7 e Remote Controller e Remote controller in combination with Axis Control e To set
131. s such a groundplate The large cutout should always face towards the flatbed arrow on figure points to flatbed the orientation of the 4 plates are on the figure below The small cutouts can be used to align the groundplate over the cross Mark the middle of each hole Drill a hole 8mm 5 6cm deep 12 times Put the groundplate above them 7 jy A RN cae A RE A lt a SA Se Ai E wa r bi ee ee al tam hay ee TA a gt bs ae ee He ot Sd Wee FIG 1 9 LAYING OUT FLOOR PLATE SAFETY POLES 8 There are 4 poles delivered with each machine Two with a mirror inside and two with sensors inside They have to be placed as follows At the front right and at the back left a pole with sensors in At the front left and at the back right a pole with a mirror in it Unpacking and setup 1 8 F Series User s Manual 9 The sensors inside the poles as well as the connectors on the orange cables that run to them are numbered Make sure pole with sensor marker 1 is at the front right see figure with groundplan Check which cable have to run to which pole Lay them on the floor Take the sensors out of the poles 4 screws and guide the cable from the bottom to the top of the poles FIG 1 10 NUMBERING SAFETY SENSORS AND CABLES 10 Connect the cables to the sensors and mount the sensors again in the poles Orientate all the four poles so they face each other The poles can be fixed to
132. sa com www summa eu E SERIES Welcome Congratulations on Your Purchase of the New F1612 The F1612 flatbed cutting table is capable of cutting rigid materials as well as roll stock Up to three tool holders can be inserted at one time on the multimodule tool holder Changing tools is quick and easy Automatic tool recognition combined with digital and mechanical depth control ensures precision cutting on a wide variety of materials The F1612 base unit comes equipped with a drag knife tool module and an optical camera recognition system for accurate contour cutting of printed flexible or rigid substrate materials A laser pointer is also included for manual origin registration A variety of tool modules and blades are also available depending on different applications For roll stock media handling support rollers and conveyor system will make cutting over long distances a snap This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the F1612 m SEs Table of Contents 1 SQUUD ino EERE O A 1 1 1 1 Preparation before installing the machine sscecccsssceccssscceccssscceccsssccccocssseeeeo 1 1 Tki SHIPPING arriVal dG Noor Plaeensaisidrii ana e E A ENNO 1 1 EEZ COMIC CUIOINS aisinn iE A E EEA ARENA 1 3 LL21 Electrical sisinisui aai a E EEE 1 3 LEA PAQUIN AUC cerron e R T NA ETON 1 3 CIZ COMPUTEL aien a O 1 3 Teko Check lio brersarereninn na A 1 4 1 2 Unpacking and setting up eessssscecccssccec
133. sition a bit more Do not forget to click apply first before another parameter is chosen to change otherwise the value is not saved Setting up Tools 2 17 F Series User s Manual 2 1 Calibration of the camera unit There are several calibrations related to the central unit They are all done in the factory and do not need to be redone One calibration is the calibration of the distance between the camera unit and the origin of the used module These calibration values are used to make sure that the different tools have the same origin incase more than one tool is necessary for a job Only when there is doubt in accuracy about the difference in origin between the different module positions is it necessary to calibrate the camera unit The calibration has to be done with vinyl with a high contrast between vinyl color and backing color black vinyl with white backing preferred If the tangential module is calibrated then it is recommended to use the kiss cutting tool This calibration can t be done with the remote 1 Load black vinyl install module and tool Modules 2 Click on ey and click on the picture of the camera unit in the window 3 Click on the slot that holds the module that needs to be calibrated The machine will cut out a large square and a small square Installation FIG 2 22 CALIBRATION DISTANCE MODULE ORIGIN CAMERA 4 Carefully weed the large square making sure that the small middle square does not
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135. t damage to the operator and to the machine itself Once pressed they stay in save locked position and needs to be turned to the right to unlock again 5 Carriage for modules The carriage can hold up to three removable modules and has a fixed central unit 6 Central unit The central unit houses a positioning laser and an integrated camera system for fast and accurate registration mark recognition 7 Drag head module The drag head module comes standard with the Flatbed cutter It can be used to mount drag knife or pen 8 Flatbed surface The standard flatbed surface is made of metal If the flatbed has this type of surface then the flatbed can only be used for kiss cutting Unpacking and setup 1 10 F Series User s Manual 1 3 2 Options FIG 1 14 F1612 OPTIONS REAR VIEW 1 Roll support Media support bars and set of core holders for loading roll material 2 Pneumatic Pack pneumatic media advance system It clamps the conveyor belt and holds the media down while pulling it forward in order to work continuously or in panels or for multiple jobs NOTE The three clamps that hold the media down can be moved from the left to the right and can be individually enabled E i or disabled E by turning on the handle on top of each clamp NOTE If the media does not stay flat after feeding then it is recommended to use only one media clamp in the middle of the media 3 Conveyor system The conveyor system
136. t lifting the knife If the angle between two consecutive vectors is larger then the set value then the cutter will lift the knife turn it put it down again and then cut further If this value is raised then the speed at which the job is cut might be higher but the quality will be lower 4 Overcut Compensation Mode Cut out knives are often used for cutting thick materials This means that a relative large natural overcut is formed at the top of the material If the cut out knife is a single edge one then this can be compensated by cutting the vector in two and making sure that the machine cuts away from the start and stop point of each vector There are 4 settings for this parameter a Off switch off overcut compensation mode b All corners this means overcut is compensated in each corner where the knife is lifted where corner is larger than lift up angle c Clockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with clockwise orientation d Counterclockwise This means that the compensation will only be done for inner corners of closed paths with counterclockwise orientation gt For cw compensation choose cw orientation of the most inner path and then toggle the orientation for each closed path surrounding it For ccw compensations start with ccw orientation 5 Overcut compensation distance This is the distance between the place where the overcut compensation mode is done and the end
137. t with pressing on the arrow keys again Once the correct depth is set press the enter button 2 NOTE Make sure the speed of the tool knife is the same speed at which the lah gt job will be done ATTENTION When using the kisscutting tool then only the down position needs to be set the up position is then set automatically 4mm higher 4 12 4 Switching on off the vacuum pump The vacuum pump can be switched on and off by pressing on the enter button Pressing it together with the shift button sets the pump to blow Axis Control 4 7 me Sof 5 Maintenance and Cleaning 5 1 General Information The F1612 has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics They are virtually friction free and require no lubrication by the operator They will however collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter s performance Keep the flatbed as clean as possible by using a dust cover when not in use When necessary clean the unit with a soft cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol or mild detergent Do not use abrasives It is also recommended to check the knife on a regular basis Replace the knife if the knife tip is worn down or broken off There is an internal counter that takes track of the hours that the machine has worked After a certain time the machine will give a message saying that a service maintenance has to be done This service maintenance has to done by a service technician trained by Summa It is high
138. tall SummaFlex USB dongle required Get latest versions Summa Home Page Quit Copyright 2011 Summa ES MHQGGows i p FIG 1 19 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Unpacking and setup 1 21 F Series User s Manual Installation procedure in short 1 Click on install USB drivers and follow installation wizard without changing anything 2 Click on install CAM drivers and follow installation wizard without changing anything 3 Click on install Flatbed tools and follow installation wizard without changing anything After that Flatbed tools is started From there install Summa Axis Control Note Flatbed tools installs automatically the program TeamViewer and can also be used to install a plug in for Corel and Illustrator to set the registration marks The program TeamViewer is very useful for support 4 Click on install Blue soleil and follow installation wizard without changing anything 5 Click on install SummaFlex PRO and follow installation wizard without changing anything Fill in the serial number when asked for 6 Restart computer 7 Connect Bluetooth and SummaFlex PRO dongle Wait for the computer to install the drivers 8 Start Axis Control Note There exist the possibility to download latest versions of the software should the CD be outdated Contact first Summa support to ask if it is necessary Unpacking and setup 1 22 F Series User s Manual 1 5 2 Connecting the flatbed cutter to the Power Sou
139. the dealer can take over the computer of the customer if the customer gives the ID number and password number to the dealer 6 5 Bluesoleil The installation language can be changed during installation Change if necessary then accept the license agreement and wait until it is installed The computer has to be rebooted after installation This can be done immediately or SummaFlex PRO can be installed first The computer needs to be rebooted after the installation of this program also After a reboot plug in the Bluetooth adapter wait for it to install and then connect remote to the computer r fe BlueSoleil 8 0 338 0 InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed BlueSoleil 8 0 338 0 Click Finish to exit the wizard BlueS leil FIG 6 7 INSTALLING BLUE SOLEIL PROGRAM Software 6 4 F Series User s Manual 1 On the remote press module and test at the same time and start the program blue soleil If the remote has not been found then retry to search for the device by double clicking the yellow circle in the middle and press the two buttons again on the remote If an icon of a joystick appears in the window then the remote has been found BlueS leil E l s 1 devicets 10 ind FIG 6 8 STARTING BLUE SOLEIL PROGRAM 2 On the remote press module and test at the same time and double click the icon of the joystick 3 While
140. the ground but do not tighten them up completely The poles will have to be adjusted later on The cable can put in the cable guides that are in the accessory box Do not put the caps on the poles yet FIG 1 11 CABLES IN SAFETY POLE 11 Install the roll support optional with 3 screws at each side 1 The rolls also have to be leveled out parallel to the table The two feet at the back of the roll feed can be used for that 2 FIG 1 12 ROLL FEED A WARNING Do not connect mains or computer Read following paragraphs first Unpacking and setup 1 9 F Series User s Manual 1 3 Flatbed Components 1 3 1 Basic flatbed FIG 1 13 F1612 FRONT VIEW 1 Power cable entry The F1612 has no power entry plug The power cable has to be made onsite and it has to be connected directly inside the machine itself The cable will have to guided through here 2 USB connection This interface is based on the standards specified in Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 minimum is needed for camera connection ATTENTION The F1612 has to be connected to a computer directly The USB cable may be no longer then 3meter 0 5m and no hubs should be used 3 Power On Off switch This turn switch can be used to switch the flatbed on or off There is a hole provided so the switch can be locked with a padlock 4 Emergency stops There are four emergency stops on the flatbed if they are pressed then the flatbed stops immediately to preven
141. tialize click on vacuum on Check if OK 3 Put the cover back on Unpacking and setup 1 27 F Series User s Manual 1 5 4 3 Measuring up table Next the table has to be measured up Make sure flatbed is connected to the computer start the program Summa Axis Control whilst holding down the shift key WARNING Service mode is for trained technicians only If certain parameters A are changed in service mode then the machine could be irreversibly damaged And reparations then will not be done under warranty Make sure the drag head module is mounted on the machine Put the pen with cap still on in the drag knife module Switch on the flatbed cutter Click on service Click on measure table 5 Summa Axis Control 3 1 0 0 Build Mar 7 2011 8 fos ex Machine info General info Last machine event Status Model F1612 Working area 849 X 741 mm USB Serial 000000 12313 Velocity 600 mm s Active tool POINTER No event to show SRO GT Firmware 9973 003 Build Mar 18 2011 Slot 1 UNDEFINED Emergency stops Slot 2 UNDEFINED Slot 3 UNDEFINED Safety beams Fatal error E anal i Change Media i Tool i Reset Modules Menu r Events Reboot Customize AXIS S O G i ORR AORN J Set parameter Test and setup Reiresh Parameter value units Vacuum off delay 100 00s Vacuum off delay Toggle Clamps Vacuum on delay 3 00 s 100 00 TA EAEAN OOIEOE EEEE
142. tool heights and define working area 7 2 3 Functionality 7 2 4 Software e SummafFlex Pro e Optimal integration of the table in the workflow between the design station the RIP printer and the Summa Table The PRO version is with camera support for contourcutting e Axis Control e See interface Specifications 7 2 F Series 7 3 Technical Specification 7 3 1 Machine dimensions Basic Table 500 kg 1100 Ibs Not including roll Feed system TABLE 1 MACHINE DIMENSIONS 7 3 2 Shipping dimensions Basic Table Wooden crate on pallet TABLE 2 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS Specifications User s Manual F Series User s Manual 7 4 Media Width Minimum ime e Pneumatic media advance iene aa Max Max working Width Width Max Working Length Signle Panel u Multi Panel Panel 5000 a Maximum table load 50 kg m 10 2 lb ft 1 Media clamps are included with the optional roll feed and conveyor belt systems 2 Media clamps and roll feed and or conveyor belt system are required 3 Connecting panels may have a shift up to 1mm 0 004 4 Distance between vacuum table and y beam Not taking into account the thickness of a cutting matt or conveyor belt 4 TABLE 3 MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS 7 4 1 Performance Axial speed 50 to 1000 mm s 2 to 40 ips Axial Acceleration up to 1G Addressable resolution 0 025 mm 0 1 mm 0 01mm 0 001 0 005 Default resoluti
143. up to 5 11 mm 500 9811 Single edge 65 85 L28 up to 8 14 mm 500 9812 Single edge 45 85 L33 up to 13 19 mm 500 9815 Single edge 45 86 L38 up to 18 24 mm POR ARIA Specifications 7 13 F Series creasing tools creasing tool 1 creasing tool 2 creasing tool 3 Specifications 500 9326 500 9327 User s Manual
144. zing setup of the flatbed 1 5 1 Preparing computer ATTENTION Do not connect anything adapters or flatbed cutter itself before all the software is installed Section 6 describes the installation of the software more in detail Please go to this section and install as described when doing a first installation The flatbed cutter has no display The computer is connected to function as a display for the cutter Therefore the computer has to be prepared first before the flatbed is connected to the mains and switched on It is also better to install other drivers and software first before connecting the flatbed to the computer The installation CD will normally start automatically after inserting into the computer If the CD does not start automatically launch the routine manually from the Run command line in the Windows Start menu Type D autostart exe where D is the CD ROM drive Or double click on autostart in Windows explorer gt Run x Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open D autostart exel This task will be created with administrative privileges Cancel Browse FIG 1 18 START CD The start up screen will appear summa CDF series x Lx Install USB drivers Install CAM driver Install Flatbed Tools Install Blue soleil Blue soleil adapter required Install SummaFlexpro USB dongle required Ins

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