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1. EM 544 R 07 10 7 144 G102 SET ADDITIONAL PROCESS PARAMETERS G102A_ B_ S _ etc Set additional specified parameters G102 is used the same way as G89 with command line arguments to directly set or modify certain Process Parameters without editing a Process Parameter file The following arguments can be used with G102 to set Process Parameters that can not be directly set with G89 arguments G1022A BSZDITQRUV A Dynamic gas pressure Near field B Dynamic gas pressure Far field Pierce standoff Cut standoff Precut dwell seconds Optional pressure Power burst time seconds Pierce Focus Near field Pierce Focus Far field Cut Focus Near field Cut Focus Far field G102 interprets pressure standoff and focus settings in the active units Parameter oou oru A Band G103 SET RAMPED PIERCE PARAMETERS G103A__B_ C __ etc Set ramped pierce Process Parameters G103 can be used to directly set or modify ramped pierce power parameters without editing a Process Parameter file The following arguments can be used with G103 to modify the first five steps in a ramped pierce power sequence G103A_BCDEFQRSTUVW Ramp duration seconds Ramp 2 duration seconds Ramp 3 duration seconds Ramp 4 duration seconds Ramp 5 duration seconds Tip cooling time seconds Number of ramp steps 1 to 5 Percent power at start of first ramp Percent power at start of second ramp
2. Quick File Open DemoNest eno The OK button will open the file specified and close the Quick File Open window The Cancel button will close the Quick File Open window without opening a file The Set Default button will open the Select Default Directory window that will allow the user to select a new default directory Once selected this default directory will be saved and used until a new Selection is made Select Default Directory 7 Material 3 Program Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl Q or Alt F Q sequence OPEN LOADED PROGRAM File Open Loaded Program opens a window displaying the NC Program file currently loaded for execution If no cutting program is currently loaded this command is disabled Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl E Toolbar Shortcut OPEN CURRENT PROCESS File Open Current Process opens a new window displaying the Process Parameter file currently being used for cutting If no cutting program is currently loaded for execution this command is disabled Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl L Toolbar Shortcut 7 19 EM 544 R 07 10 CLOSE File Close closes the active file If the open file contains unsaved changes the user will be prompted to save the changes before closing the file If a file is closed that has not been named the Save As window will open first prompting the user to name the file before closing it Note Ifa file is closed without saving it all changes made si
3. 7 145 EM 544 R 07 10 T Percent power at start of third ramp U Percent power at start of fourth ramp V Percent power at start of fifth ramp W Percent power at end of fifth ramp Power G120 AND G121 NON STOP CUTTING G120 Disable Non Stop Cutting G121 Enable Non Stop Cutting When a program commands Non Stop Cutting G121 the CNC replaces short G00 moves between cut sequences with Smart Rapid moves A Smart Rapid move commands the laser beam off and on without stopping the axes See Smart Rapids description During a Smart Rapid move the control maintains assist gas flow even when the laser beam 1s off Notes A program can only command Non Stop cutting mode when the Process Parameters specify no pierce time and no precut dwell If the operator edits and saves Process Parameters while running a program in Non Stop cutting mode the CNC ignores the changes until the program ends The G120 command cancels Non Stop cutting mode When each program starts the default mode is G120 Smart Rapids Programming software normally commands a single G00 linear rapid move between the end of one cut sequence and the beginning of the next The G00 move commands the shortest distance between the two points to minimize the time between cuts However in the default mode G120 the cutting head must stop before and after the G00 move to turn the beam off and on In Non Stop cutting mode G121 the nozzle does not stop
4. File Browser This is the large box below the Save in field that lists the folders and files in the folder specified in the Save In field Use the browser to graphically select a file or a different folder Double clicking a folder will cause its contents to be displayed in the browser and its name to appear in the Save in field The buttons above the browser window can be used to find and select folders and files e Navigate the browser to the previously selected folder Navigate the browser to the folder one level higher than the currently displayed folder Create a new folder Ed Change the browser view mode File name Enter the file name here or use the browser window to graphically select an existing file name Selecting a file in the browser window will cause its name to appear in the File name field If the file name entered here has no extension the extension listed in the Save as type drop down list will be automatically added to the file name when it is saved Save as type Specifies the type of file being saved The list automatically includes the file type corresponding to the document in the active window as the default type For example if the active window is a Process Parameter file the box will list Process Parameter Files lib as the file type Note Only files with the extension listed in the Files of Type drop down list are shown in the browser window Keyboard Short
5. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES On Laser Systems with Windows XP controls the Manager user can install or upgrade control software Close the Laser System CNC HMI application Insert the floppy disk or CD if available from CINCINNATI INCORPORATED then browse to the CD or disk using My Computer or Explorer and click on the setup exe file The software may need Administrative rights to run and a login dialog box may open Type in the Setup account s user name and password and click OK Follow the prompts provided by the Setup software Files are loaded for the new Laser System CNC HMI application and PLC s When the CNC HMI application is restarted the software will automatically perform PLC Update which loads the PLC data into the motion controller flash memory When the PLC update is complete the CNC HMI application will automatically close and the upgrade is complete EM 544 R 07 10 7 110 SETUP ACCOUNT fl e Auto Logon Setup From Manager Diskette Backup 2 Fix CD Drive Letter Network A Printers Elis Regional Options 2 2 Setup From CD Recycle Bin 2 44 PM Friday ay Start e ia w untitled Paint The Windows desktop as it appears for the Setup account Setup Network This is the Network icon from the Control Panel Use it to install network adapters protocols and services See Network Setup Auto Logon Manager Using this applet th
6. towards end of file or Up towards beginning of file After entering text to search for in the Find what field click Find Next to find the first occurrence of the specified text mien e Note After Find Next has been selected the Find window will close The F3 key on the keyboard can now be used as a Find Next shortcut finding additional instances of the specified text Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl F or Alt E F sequence REPLACE Edit Replace will open the Replace window which functions similar to the Find window except that when specified text is found it can be replaced with another text string specified in the Replace with field Use the Replace button to replace only the text selection that is currently highlighted Use Replace All to replace all occurrences of the specified text in the entire file at once Keyboard Shortcut Alt E R sequence EM 544 R 07 10 1 28 VIEW MENU The View menu allows the user to change how the user interface is displayed and configured and open various status display windows OF L CNC LASER SYSTEM File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities ontrol Bars gt Language gt Units gt Alarms and Messages Axes Positions Modal G Codes All Position Information v Run Window Graphics Zoom Window Zoom Extents Zoom In Zoom Out CONTROL BAR View Control Bars displays a fly
7. For many materials especially thick metals special techniques are also incorporated to improve the cutting process Most of these techniques are associated with starting the cut cutting sharp corners or cutting small features The techniques provided to improve the start of cut include precut dwell power burst and optional assist gas pressure The techniques provided to improve the cutting of sharp corners and small features include Dynamic Power Control The parameter adjustments for these techniques are described in the following sections PROCESS PARAMETER WINDOW Cutting Process Parameters are viewed edited through a Process Parameter window Process Parameters are organized into several categories Each group of parameters is displayed on a separate page in the Process Parameter window To display a page select the corresponding tab at the top of the Process Parameter window The names of the Process Parameter groups and their corresponding tabs are e Pierce Pierce parameters e Rapid Prce Rapid Pierce parameters e Ramped Prce Ramped Pierce power parameters e Cut Cut parameters e DPC Dynamic Power Control parameters e Focus Auto focus and Dynamic Assist Gas parameters e Notes Process Parameter notes 7 67 EM 544 R 07 10 PIERCE PARAMETERS The Pierce Parameters page contains the following parameters Z hold distance Pierce mode Pierce dwell Laser power Frequency Duty cycle Beam size Nozzle Standoff Assist Ga
8. Laser Power Laser High Voltage On Laser Shutter Closed 1009 W Lenath of Flash 0 050 sec _ Assist Gas Flash Power Level 50 Watts Warm up Power Level 1010 Watts vo Beam On beam remains on after flash Press CYCLE STOP to turn the beam OFF _ Focus Settings Sin io Focus 0 000 in Beam Size 164 Length of Flash Specifies how long the beam will be on with the shutter open during a tape shot Flash power level The power level at which the beam will be flashed during a tape shot Warm up power level Specifies the power level that the laser will maintain before and after the tape shot if Beam On is checked If Beam On is not checked the Warm up power level is not displayed Beam On This check box configures the laser to keep the beam on before and after the shutter flash To turn on the laser beam press CYCLE START In this mode the laser will maintain the Warm up power level while the shutter is closed This mode is designed to simulate the thermal condition of the internal laser optics during normal operation To turn off the laser beam press CYCLE STOP Assist Gas Use these buttons to specify which assist gas to use during the tape shot Focus Settings Use these settings to specify the beam size focusing lens and focus position to be used for a tape shot Focus This is the focus position the location of the focal point relative to the nozzle tip during th
9. Machine X0 Y0 Edge Detection using U V and R180 Comments The Edge Detection function works in a program using either English units G20 or metric units G21 The Edge Detection function changes the commanded feedrate After completing each scan the control resets the commanded feedrate to the value of variable 148 If variable 148 was not defined before the program called the 9712 macro the macro will return with the commanded feedrate equal to the scan feedrate If an error occurs the 9712 macro might not properly reset the original feedrate The Edge Detection function changes the pierce and cut standoff setting To ensure that the program uses the proper standoffs for cutting always include a G89 or G102 command after the edge detection macro call Example G89 PMS060N2 lib G65 P9712 X120 0 G89 PMS060N2 lib To maintain the shifted coordinate system the user program may not contain any of the following commands after calling the Edge Detection function G52 G53 G54 through G59 G68 G69 or G92 EM 544 R 07 10 7 182 After the initial setup and calibration be sure not to change common variable 529 This variable indicates the current system of units inch or metric for the stored calibration values If this variable changes repeat the initial setup steps and the calibration procedure To change the feedrate used when scanning an edge modify the feedrate used in the calibration routine The F argum
10. Operator Set up port owon E Assist Gas Port Configuration This is the assist gas port map which is where each assist gas port is associated with a specific type of gas The assist gas port map consists of a drop down list for each assist gas port Use this map to specify which assist gas is currently connected to each port Z axis Setup The Z axis Setup page of the Operator Set up window contains configuration settings related to the Z axis that the operator may want to change as part of normal machine operation Operator Set up Default partial Z up distance M47 _ Drift Compensation i Enable auto comp E every pallet change Sheet location Y in Drift Compensation Z up distance in Minimum G00 distance in Resume distance to cut in Sin Lens in in in 7 5 in Lens 10 in Lens Changes in the cutting environment can cause standoff accuracy to degrade over time Drift Compensation is a function that re calibrates the standoff after every pallet exchange to correct for standoff drift This function can operate in one of three modes Off The Drift Compensation function is disabled 7 61 EM 544 R 07 10 Enable Auto Comp In this mode the CNC control will automatically check nozzle standoff after each pallet exchange The cutting head moves to the machine coordinates specified in the Sheet Location fields and performs a Standoff Calibration move as described in NOZZLE STANDOFF
11. The M99 command returns control to the program that called the subprogram The block following the subprogram call is executed next Subprograms called with M98 or G65 can end with M99 If a main program commands M99 the control restarts the main program from the beginning If the M99 command includes the optional P argument the subprogram returns to the calling program at the sequence number specified after P If the M99 P command is in the main program the control returns to the line number specified by P in the same program same as GOTO Example M99 P500 If commanded in a subprogram this example returns to the calling program at line N500 If commanded in a main program this example returns to line N500 in the main program M130 AND M131 Z AXIS ANTIDIVE M130 Disable Z axis Antidive M131 Enable Z axis Antidive M130 and M131 disable and enable the Z axis Antidive function Z axis Antidive is a feature that can help avoid damage to the cutting head due to programming errors 7 155 EM 544 R 07 10 M131 enables the Antidive function The cutting head follows limited variation in the material surface but maintains Z axis position when it does not detect material M131 is the default mode All programs start in M131 mode with Antidive enabled M130 disables the Antidive function If M130 is active the Z axis does not use Antidive mode The Z axis lowers the cutting head until it detects material or an overtravel alarm oc
12. amp Y Feedrate Laser Power Head Focus Assist Gas Stand ott Heam Size 187 3 IPM 4589 vv CHS 0 085 in 24 PSI 0 035 in 165 APPLICATION WORKSPACE The Application Workspace is the area initially blank which is below the Process Status Bar or Tool Bar and above the Program Status Bar NC program windows Process Parameter windows and all other user activated windows and dialogs will open in this area OPERATOR CONSOLE CONTROL BAR The Operator Console Control Bar contains the user interface controls used by the machine operator to control and monitor the basic operating mode of the Laser System See OPERATOR CONSOLE in the CONTROL BARS section for information on this control bar no fo 7 3 EM 544 R 07 10 PROGRAM MODES CONTROL BAR The Program Modes Control Bar is used to manage the various program execution modes that affect how the control software executes NC programs Like the Process Status Bar the Program Modes Control Bar is only visible when the Laser System is in Auto mode See PROGRAM MODES in the CONTROL BARS section for more on program modes PROGRAM STATUS BAR The Program Status Bar located just below the Application Workspace displays the cutting program execution status Like the Program Modes Control Bar and the Process Status Bar this status bar is visible only when the control is in Auto mode The Program Status Bar is divided into two fields the left field contains the file name of the
13. Check standoff Target standoff 0 050 in Press CYCLE START to move nozzle into calibration position Standoff at last calibration 0 041 in 2 Select Edit and then enter the desired cutting standoff in the Target Standoff field 3 Jog the cutting head over a firmly secured piece of clean conductive material at least 8 0 by 8 0 inches 200 mm by 200 mm Material used for Standoff Calibration can have a different thickness than material used for laser cutting Note For Standoff Calibration to work properly the surface must be conductive If the conductive material has a protective plastic coating peel back the coating temporarily until calibration is completed 4 To check the standoff accuracy without making any changes select the Check Standoff button To recalibrate from scratch thereby zeroing all internal drift compensation values select the Recalibrate button 5 Press the CYCLE START button to initiate the calibration process The cutting head will move down until the nozzle tip touches the workpiece and then it will retract to the desired standoff When the move has completed the status window will read Nozzle is in calibration position NONCONTACT STANDOFF SENSING Any CINCINNATI Laser System equipped with a noncontact head includes a capacitive sensor as part of the Z axis positioning system This sensor produces an electrical signal that accurately corresponds to standoff by
14. Keyboard Shortcut Alt V A sequence 7 31 EM 544 R 07 10 AXES POSITIONS View Axes Positions opens the Axes Positions window which is used to monitor the current position of the cutting head in Machine or Work coordinates The displayed positions change when any axis moves Select either the Absolute Machine or Work button to specify the type of displayed coordinates The display field above the coordinates also describes the selection el Axes Positions Absolute Co i Machine When the Machine Offsets window specifies non zero Offset Distances for the alternate machine coordinate system the Axes Positions window has another button to select those coordinates fa Axes Positions When the Axes Positions window displays a button for the Alternate Machine Coordinate System the window also indicates the G code of the active machine coordinate system at the bottom G150 standard or G153 alternate Toolbar Shortcut ia Keyboard Shortcut Alt V X sequence MODAL G CODES View Modal G Codes opens the Modal G Codes window This window displays the active G code from each modal group while a program is running The software updates the window every 200 milliseconds Modal G Codes X Keyboard Shortcut Alt V M sequence ALL POSITION INFORMATION View All Position Information opens the All Positions window which displays the position of the cutting nozzle in Machine and
15. Workpiece Edge Detection option G31 cannot be used on machines that do not have e Option not enabled on Configuration Options must be enabled for G31 the optional Workpiece Edge Detection function screen X axis travel exceeds machine limits f The selected program will not fit on the table if e Incorrect Soft Overtravel limit machine started at the present location configuration setting Y axis travel exceeds Lower Pallet e Incorrect LPSF Soft Overtravel limit machine Special Function mode M43 limit configuration setting Y axis travel exceeds machine limits f The selected program will not fit on the table if e Incorrect Soft Overtravel limit machine started at the present location configuration setting Z axis noncontact data error An invalid standoff Process Parameter was Out of range Process Parameter file setting or encountered by the NC Program parser G102 S or Z argument 7 127 EM 544 R 07 10 LASER ALARMS DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S HSSB error number An error occurred in the communications link Serial communication link is broken or See examples that follow between the CINCINNATI CNC control and the disconnected resonator control The HSSB high speed serial bus FANUC resonator control is not running interface board connects the CINCINNATI control to HSSB interface board malfunction the fiber optic communications cable FANUC resonator control is not configured properl
16. 8 726 End 87 649 8 726 Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl T 7 23 EM 544 R 07 10 RESTART LOADED PROGRAM File Restart Loaded Program activates the Program Restart function which allows a program to be restarted at a specified line number This function is intended for use when long programs are terminated before completion and the normal program recovery method cannot be used Program Restart is particularly useful with the Automatic Laser Shut down function see Auto SHUT DOWN in the LASER MENU section which will display the last absolute line number executed when a program has not run to completion Note Restart Loaded Program will be enabled only if a program is loaded the machine is in Auto mode and is not currently running a program At all other times this menu command will appear grayed indicating the Program Restart function is disabled When this command is selected the Restart Loaded Program window will be displayed prompting the user for an absolute line number to restart the program at Restart Loaded Program x Restart loaded program at line id S Note Absolute line numbers identify the sequential position of a row or block of code in a program file This number is always relative to the first line in the program and is not necessarily the same as the optional program line number INXXXXN The absolute line number of a part program is displayed in the Main Status Bar when the program file is open in a
17. External The CINCINNATI pulse control system controls the resonator power This is the default setting Fanuc The internal pulse generator with power regulation controls the resonator power Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl M or Alt M D R M sequence Diagnostic Data Window The Diagnostics Data window allows displays the read only Diagnostics data within the resonator control See the CNC manuals for Diagnostics data descriptions Select diagnostic item Use this button to quickly display a particular diagnostic item number Selecting the button opens an edit field and changes the button text to Find nearest item Type the desired item number in the edit field and then select Find nearest item The software will scroll the window to display the specified item If the specified item does not exist the window will display the nearest matching diagnostic items z GE Fanuc Diagnostics actuals GE Fanuc Diagnostics actuals Select diagnostic tem on Cut Speed up down RESET Button on EN RESET and REWIND on E EMERGENCY stor on RESET on B stop Motion or DWELL Bee ALM OWE EMG OB 8 88 8 ECC Count ECC Address wL LY Ove HOA HYA DCA FEA OFA Keyboard Shortcut IB we Find nearest tem on Cut Speed up down RESET Button on RESET and REWIND on EMERGENCY STOP on RESET on Stop Motion or DWELL ECC Count z ECC Address OvL LY O O Ove HCA OHA DOCA FEA OFA Bee
18. High Voltage button on the Operator Console Control Bar The resonator control will now start a power calibration sequence that may take several minutes to complete While the resonator 1s calibrating the High Voltage button will be flashing and Operating State field in the Laser Status monitor window will display Calibrating When the resonator power calibration sequence is complete the High Voltage button will be bright green and not flashing and the Operating State field in the Laser Status Monitor window will displays Run While the calibration sequence is in progress perform the safety checks in the next two steps 6 Perform the steps in the SAFETY MAINTENANCE CHECK portion of SECTION 3 SAFETY and in the DAILY MACHINE INSPECTION portion of SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual that require operating the machine control 7 To begin cutting see the CUTTING PROCEDURES topic CHILLER WARM UP The chiller compressor contains a heater to maintain compressor oil temperature and prevent refrigerant condensation while the chiller is not running Since the chiller is typically powered from the machine main power disconnect the machine main power disconnect and the chiller disconnect should normally be left on If the machine main power disconnect or the chiller disconnect is off for more than 30 minutes refrigerant condensation may occur
19. R 07 10 7 138 G54 G59 WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SELECTION G54 Use Work Coordinate System 1 G55 Use Work Coordinate System 2 G56 Use Work Coordinate System 3 G57 Use Work Coordinate System 4 G58 Use Work Coordinate System 5 G59 Use Work Coordinate System 6 A program can use G54 through G59 to command one of six different pre defined work coordinate systems The user can set the distance from Machine X0 YO to the Work X0 YO position of each coordinate system in the Work Offsets window or the program can assign the distance with system variables 2501 through 2506 X and 2601 through 2606 Y A work coordinate system defined with G54 through G59 does not need G92 to define its XO YO position G54 through G59 override G92 by commanding a work coordinate system with its X0 YO position preset on the machine The G54 through G59 block does not move the cutting nozzle The Absolute Position window changes to indicate the nozzle position in the new work coordinate system G61 AND G64 EXACT STOP MODE G61 Use Exact Stop mode G64 Cancel Exact Stop mode G61 commands the CNC to use Exact Stop mode In this mode the axes decelerate to a stop at the end of every G00 G01 G02 or G03 block The CNC remains in G61 mode until the program commands G64 or the program ends The G64 command cancels Exact Stop mode The default mode when each program starts is G64 In G64 mode the control proceeds to the next block when each axis position
20. SHUTTER FLASH pushbutton is released the shutter flash will end even if the beam has not been on for the full time period set in the Mirror Alignment or Lens Centering window CENTERING THE FOCUSING LENS Background In order to obtain clean cuts with minimum dross on the bottom side of the cut edge the focused beam must be centered in the nozzle tip orifice Slight misalignment will cause dross slag to adhere to the bottom side of the cut on either the part or the parent sheet Severe misalignment can cause the beam to clip the copper nozzle tip and damage it The lens or cutting head can also be damaged if this condition persists Prerequisites e Machine startup procedure is complete e High voltage is on e Nozzle tip is installed and in good condition Materials Required e Masking tape e Ink pad or felt tip marker Mark X brand works well e Magnifying lens 7X recommended e Alignment tip C I 921915 7 87 EM 544 R 07 10 LENS CENTERING PROCEDURE l If the lens is not already in its spring loaded holder insert the lens in the holder curved side of lens up flat side down and tighten securely with the provided lens insertion tool The curved side of the lens can be identified by noting that reflected images from the curved side convex appear smaller than reflected images from the flat side Inspect both sides of the lens for dirt and clean the lens if necessary See OPTICS HANDLING AND CLEAN
21. Time for acceleration change in milliseconds The minimum value of A is S 2 V2 V1 re S S G124 commands the control to use a set of default times for all blends The default time values are set by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED G125 Auto Blend enables the control to determine the minimum X and Y Blend times independently for each move When each program starts the default mode is G125 Different parts of a program can use different blend control modes A program can change from G123 G124 or G125 to either of the other modes If either G123 or G124 setting is less than a minimum time the control uses the minimum time without displaying an error message The control determines the minimum blend time for each move using parameters set by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED 7 149 EM 544 R 07 10 M CODES M codes are used for program control of specific machine functions usually unrelated to x y axis motion See the M Code List for a table of all M codes supported by CINCINNATI Laser System controls M00 PROGRAM STOP M00 Program Stop When the CNC executes a program block commanding M00 or MO the program stops until the operator presses CYCLE START If the laser beam and assist gas were on the M00 command turns them off M00 places the CNC in a Cycle Stop condition Modal information does not change M01 OPTIONAL STOP M01 Program Stop only if Optional Stop mode is active The M01 or M1 command has the same function as the M
22. Typically sparks will be visible below the sheet for this time period while the pierce hole is being cleaned out This parameter should not be set to zero Recommended check times are as follows THICKNESS TO THICKNESS FROM NOT INCLUDING TIME SEC Maximum pierce dwell This is the longest pierce time allowed when Pierce through detection is used If a pierce occurs directly over a slat pierce through may not be detected and the pierce sequence will terminate after this dwell time The Maximum pierce dwell is always preset to a value obtained by multiplying the Typical dwell setting by a fixed multiplier and therefore cannot be edited Actual Pierce Time Display The actual pierce time is displayed in the Process Monitor window which can be opened from Maint Diagnostics eres EM 544 R 07 10 ADAPTIVE PIERCE MODE In Adaptive pierce mode Process Monitor controls laser pulsing to achieve the shortest possible pierce time while avoiding blowouts Laser pulse ON time is fixed at the value specified by the Beam ON time setting on the Pierce Parameters page The time between pulses off time is controlled by the Process Monitor by delaying each new pulse until the light from the preceding pulse dies away A pierce blowout is indicated if the time between pulses exceeds a preset limit When a blowout is detected the beam and assist gas are turned off for several seconds then the pierce is restarted This is similar
23. Windows Explorer icon on the desktop 2 Inthe Explorer window pick the Tools menu and select Map Network Drive 3 Select the Reconnect at logon check box 1f desired 4 Enter the desired drive letter and network folder 5 To log on to the host as a user other than current account select Connect using a different user name and enter the information 6 Select the Finish button to complete the drive mapping operation BACKING UP THE CONTROL Controls have pre installed backup software called Acronis A folder on the Manager and Setup desktops called Backup contains all the shortcuts necessary to backup the machine Some controls are equipped with a 2GB flash drive setup for weekly backups of the control Newer controls have a 4GB to 8GB drive that contains a factory shipped image as well as a weekly backup of the control There is a tutorial for using this software and the included shortcuts located in the same backup folder MULTIPLE OPERATOR USER ACCOUNTS If the laser control is part of a domain then any authenticated user in that domain 1s viewed by the control as an Operator The default user profile is that of the Operator account so any member of the domain has the permissions policy restrictions and desktop of the Operator Network drives are mapped on a per user basis so each user selects an individual network drive mapping configuration TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION If the touchscreen has never
24. 0 7 163 EM 544 R 07 10 E External cut flag EO Internal default E1 External for part outlines F Feedrate for lead in Minimum is 30 IPM or the program feedrate if lower Default and maximum depend on M For M0 F is the lead in feedrate Default is 30 IPM Maximum is contouring feedrate For M1 F is the feedrate of the first move after the lead in Default and maximum is the program feedrate The macro commands the lead in using three steps with feedrates of 20 40 and 60 of F The U move is at 80 of F For M2 F is the feedrate of the final lead in move see M2 description Default and maximum is the contouring feedrate H Optional pressure flag HO Off default H1 On G104 commands M67 at the end of the lead in when the macro call specifies H1 M Lead in type MO Single feedrate default M1 Multi step at increasing feedrates M2 Cross lead in followed by segments with increasing feedrates R Shape rotation angle in degrees Default is zero Counterclockwise is positive For circles R defines lead in position where default is local x intersection Note Since G88 uses R for the angle from x to the first bolt hole all G88 bolt holes have the default lead in position T Contouring accuracy tolerance Default is 001 in 025 mm G104 calculates the feedrate for arcs and circles based on radius and tolerance The macro uses the calculated feedrate unless it exceeds the modal program
25. 07 10 7 16 MENU COMMANDS FILE MENU In the File menu various commands can be used to manage files and to activate file related functions Many of the File menu commands such as Open Save and Print are standard commands used by most Microsoft Windows applications while others are for Laser System specific functions Open Current Process Load Current Program etc EL CNC LASER SYSTEM File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Ww Ctri N Open Ctri O Quick File Open Ctril Q Open Loaded Program Ctri E Open Current Process Ctrl L Close Save Ctril S Save As Load NC Program Load Current Program Ctrl R Load Current Batch Plot NC Program Ctrl T Restart Loaded Program Print Ctrl P Print Preview Print Setup 1 C CncLsr32 SS120N2 lib 2 DemoNest cnc Open Operator Log Exit NEW File New creates a new file and opens a new window displaying the files contents The Laser System software works with three different types of data files see FILE TYPES Before a new file is generated the New File dialog box opens prompting the user to specify the type of file to create The following types of file can be created e NC Program File e Process Parameter File e Batch Program File Toolbar Shortcut Ci Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl N or Alt F N sequence OPEN File Open opens an existing laser file in a new window Multiple file windows of all types can b
26. 07 10 7 100 There is a conflict between the current machine set up and this process parameter file Process parameter file CACncLsr3e MaATERIAL SS036N 2 lib Required focusing lens T 5 in Lens Currently installed focusing lens 5 in Lens Are you sure you want to save this process parameter file Machine setup warning 7 101 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 102 AUTO FOCUS CUTTING HEAD The Auto Focus Cutting Head improves process repeatability by eliminating a manual focus adjustment and enables process control functions that are not possible with manual focus cutting heads For example the program can specify different focus positions for piercing and cutting and either a fixed focus position or a range of positions based on laser beam length With automatic focus control the laser control can automatically change the focus position as X and Y axis motion changes the beam length FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Auxiliary tab of the Machine Configuration window has an Auto Focus Head section containing the following parameters Max travel Specifies the available travel distance for the drive mechanism The control software uses this parameter as a reference to prevent the operator from requesting a focus position that exceeds the travel range of the mechanism Max speed Specifies the maximum speed of the Auto Focus drive mechanism Focus deadband Specifies the minimum change in the desire
27. 1001 to cut a part 24 times in a pattern with 6 columns and 4 rows The macro calls the first part first part from machine X48 Y24 and the part spacing is 6 inches in x and 4 inches in y 01000 MAIN PART GRID WITH 9900 G20 G90 F100 G89 PMS135 LIB G65 P9900 A6 B4 I6 J4 X48 Y24 S1001 Z1 M30 01001 PART SUBPROGRAM G92 X0 YO 7 159 EM 544 R 07 10 GOX Y G84 M35 M99 CUTTING MACROS The cutting macros internally call G84 to begin each cut G79 can also call G85 G84 or G85 then uses the cutting parameters specified by G89 G102 and G103 The user s program calls each macro with a series of arguments to specify programming options Optional arguments are shown in parentheses G73 Hole G76 Slot G79 Line G83 Outside Circle G86 Outside Rectangle G88 Bolt Circle G104 Shape G105 Lead in The X and Y arguments for G79 are machine coordinates For the other cutting macros X and Y are absolute work coordinates when called in G90 mode and incremental distances when called in G91 mode The only cutting macro that raises the head before its first move is G79 The others rely on the cutting head position established by the calling program before the macro call to avoid interference from tipped slugs or clamps Except for G79 the cutting macros automatically apply kerf compensation set by G89 K_ or the parameter library file G79 returns from the end of the cut and G105 returns from the end of the lead in The oth
28. 22 Ee 25 J2s 27 E 20 20 Jor 2 Console Outputs Colored box ON K s il Bio n fe fo s a v7 ie 20 21 N22 fs fe 25 EA 27 zs Eo 31 2 Each 7 O Monitor window contains color coded state indicators one for each input or output of the corresponding Macro Station or Console I O board The state indicators are arranged in rows of 8 the terminal number is displayed inside each State Indicator text box If the corresponding input or output is on the state indicator is colored green with a white terminal number Otherwise the state indicator is colored yellow with a black terminal number Once open Macro Station or I O Monitor windows are automatically updated to reflect any changes in the displayed input or output states Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D 1 Alt M D 2 Alt M D 8 sequence 7 45 EM 544 R 07 10 Input Output Labels A brief description for each input or output point can be viewed from the O Monitor windows by selecting an I O state indicator which will cause a small window to open just below the cursor M S 2 Outputs gt Colored box OF HRA Ee Upper pallet OUT slow cmd 13 oa a a Ea es The window text is the label of the corresponding input or output The selected state indicator will be surrounded by an orange highlight indicating that the label corresponds to that terminal Selecting outside the state indicator will close the label window Analo
29. 230mm or larger scrap workpiece on the worktable Mild steel in any thickness from 16 gage to 10 gage works well 2 Perform Standoff Calibration see Section 7 of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual 3 Jog the cutting head to the approximate center of the workpiece and run NC program cal edge det cnc This program file is in folder C CNCLSR32 PROGRAMS UTILITIES Calibration function for Edge Detection calculates scanning offsets for noncontact head Note Use at least a 9 x 9 piece of material and use calipers to verify cut square is 3 00 x 3 00 003 inches G90 G20 G89 P MS060N2 LIB Edit G89 block for appropriate library file name M47 G69 11 5021 12 5022 G92 X 5021 Y 5022 G76 cuts a 3 x 3 square G76 X 5021 Y 5022 I3 J3 C 1 RO MO Remove square press CYCLE START G65 P9700 A0 020 B0 070 C3 D3 F60 X 11 Y 12 M30 EM 544 R 07 10 7 180 This program cuts a 3 x 3 76 2 x 76 2mm square hole in the workpiece Be sure that the G89 block specifies the correct library file name for the material When the hole is cut and the program stops remove the square slug from the hole Be sure not to bump the workpiece in which the hole was cut Any movement of the test hole before the calibration scan Step 6 will cause an equal size error in the Edge Detection function If the workpiece is bumped the program must be restarted from the beginning After r
30. B 2 o Alt M D R D sequence 7 49 EM 544 R 07 10 Parameters Window The Parameters Window provides access to the Parameter settings used by the resonator control See the CNC manuals for descriptions of the Parameters Select parameter item Use this button to quickly display a particular parameter number Selecting the button opens an edit field and changes the button text to Find nearest item Type the desired parameter number in the edit field and then select Find nearest item The software will scroll the window to display the specified parameter If the specified parameter is not used by the control the window will display the nearest parameter Edit Selecting this button enables Parameter Editing mode changes the button text to Cancel Edit and adds a button labeled Update When a parameter field is selected for editing its background color changes to highlight the action After editing select the Update button to apply the new settings or the Cancel Edit button to ignore the changes GE Fanuc Parameters settings x GE Fanuc Parameters settings x Select parameter item Cancel Edit Update sO TYC sO TYC De Be Bs De D gt Be Bs NE e Bee FA Be Bie Eas Bhs Foo B88777666 Floating reference point 1244 ey 81911 Maximum cut feedrate 98S Maximum cut feedrate Floating reference point 22008 Jog feedrate 2600 Jog feedrate ales Mak cut feedrate in Look
31. Bar i ve a va Program Modes Control Bar Tool Bar SA Oa 2 Process Status Bar O y Application Workspace Operator Console Control Bar 75 120 Feedrate Assist Gas Program Status Bar Main Status Bar Program Name C Cnelsr32 PROGRAMSDemoNest cnc Ready CINGINNATI __ ForHelp press Fi gogi 3 06 PM 7 1 EM 544 R 07 10 MENU BAR The Menu Bar is the row of main menu titles across the top of the Laser System Display window Selecting a menu title opens a pop up menu displaying a list of menu commands See the MENU COMMANDS section for a description of each command File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Window Help TOOL BAR The Tool Bar located below the Menu Bar contains a row of buttons where each button corresponds to a menu command The Tool Bar provides convenient single touch access to some of the more commonly used menu commands The Tool Bar can be hidden or displayed by going to View Control Bars BAKOA SA Sette hea This list identifies which menu command is associated with each Tool Bar button File New File Open File Save File Load Current Program File Open Loaded Program ame Oo File View Current Process View View Axes Positions sal Utilities Operator Setup C Q Utilities Lens Centering Mode Le Utilities Standoff Calibration Open the CINCINNATI Laser Programming and Nesting application if instal
32. Batch file type in the New Selection window Click OK to close the New Selection window 2 Inthe new Batch Program window select the New Entry ae button until the window has enough rows for all NC programs that will be added to the batch 3 In each row enter the NC Program file name in the Program column by typing it directly or using the Browse LJ button to select it with the trackball 4 Enter the number of times that each program will run in the Repeat column by typing it directly or by using the arrow ale buttons Lz 5 Ifit becomes necessary to move or delete an entire row select the row using the Row Select button and then press the Move Up A Move Down or Delete Entry x button EM 544 R 07 10 7 6 Editing a Batch Program Batch Program editing functions are provided in the Batch Program window The editing functions are Insert new row Inserts a new NC Program file entry after the selected entry or at the end of the list Copy a row Copies the selected row and inserts the copy into the list after the selected row py p py x Delete Entry Deletes the selected entry 4 Move Up Moves the selected entry up one row in the list Move Down Moves the selected entry down one row in the list wo Stop the Batch Stops a running Batch Program CNC RUN WINDOW The CNC Run Window displays the execution status of the active cutting program if a program is cur
33. CALIBRATION in the CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS section Any error detected becomes the new compensation amount or offset For example if the nozzle is 0 002 inch 0 05 mm lower than required for a 0 050 inch 1 27 mm standoff the control will compensate by commanding 0 052 inch 1 32 mm standoff The control uses the new offset value until the load pallet moves into the cut position Lower Pallet Offset The CNC control will automatically compensate the standoff when cutting on the lower pallet by the amount specified in the Lower pallet offset field Note To determine if lower pallet compensation is necessary first set Drift Compensation to OFF and then check standoff calibration on both pallets beginning with the upper pallet If the procedure indicates any difference in calibration between the two pallets select Lower pallet offset and enter the difference in the field Recheck calibration on both pallets and restore Drift Compensation to ON if desired Automatic M47 This feature helps to protect the cutting head during high speed moves The control looks ahead to see if the next X Y rapid move is longer than the distance specified in the Minimum G00 distance field If the next rapid move is too long the control raises the cutting head as the X and Y axes begin to move When the X and Y axes approach the end of the move the cutting head moves down to be in position for the next cut The Z
34. Coordinate System location This command sets the work coordinate system location When the machine completes the Axes Home operation the control establishes the work coordinate system with X0 YO at Machine X0 YO The G92 command can move the work coordinate system to any location G92 arguments X and Y define the new work coordinates corresponding to the cutting nozzle position when the G92 block is executed The G92 block does not move the cutting nozzle The G92 X0 YO command moves the work coordinate system X0 YO location to the current position of the cutting nozzle Programmers often use this command to begin a subprogram written in G90 mode EM 544 R 07 10 7 140 Example G92 X0 YO After Zero Return After G53 X6 Y4 Work Y Nozzle Work Y Nozzle Machine Y Machine Y O Machine X Work X Machine X Work X Work Y Nozzle Machine Y Work X Machine X CUSTOM G CODES The CINCINNATI Laser System control has several built in functions programmed with custom G Codes G84 Pierce and Start Cut G85 Start Cut without Pierce G89 Set Process Parameters G102 Set Additional Parameters G103 Ramped Pierce Parameters G120 Disable Non Stop Cutting G121 Enable Non Stop Cutting G123 Programmable Blend G124 Default Blend G125 Auto Blend G84 AND G85 START CUTTING SEQUENCE G84 T _ Execute pierce sequence then start cutting G85 Start cutting without a pierce sequence G84 initiates a pierce sequence followed by a start cu
35. Large programs contain more blocks than the history buffer can hold Attempts to trace backwards beyond the last block in the history buffer will cause this alarm End of program reached Forward Tracing operation has reached the last line of the tracing is disabled program Press Trace REVERSE to back up to desired location for resumption of cut Error occurred reading Process Library file Process Parameter file specified does not exist or is corrupt G53 ignored in incremental mode G84 or G85 call before a G89 Cannot start cut until program specifies cutting Process Parameters power standoff etc G89 Call Error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic G84 T2 or G84 T5 not allowed Rapid Pierce option is required G102 call before a G89 G103 call before a G89 G84 T2 or T5 argument is not valid on machines that do not have the optional Rapid Pierce function See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic If Then syntax error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Illegal arc radius specified Illegal corner rounding command Illegal exit and entry in the WHILE loop Illegal GOTO statement See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Incorrect syntax for laser applications NC program contains an invalid statement or a command argument is missing Invalid data range AG code or M code argument is out of range Invalid laser mode G89 M or
36. Limit as the positive Y axis travel limit Standard distance is 24 inches Full travel for y may be implemented 7 39 EM 544 R 07 10 Z Axis Configuration The Z Axis Configuration page is used for viewing and modifying parameters pertaining to the Z axis servo system Soft Overtravel Limits Specifies the positions in machine coordinates beyond which controlled axis motion is not allowed If the Z axis reaches a position less than the negative overtravel limit or greater than the positive overtravel limit axis motion in the same direction is disabled and an alarm is reported Top of Pallet Positions Specifies the positions in absolute Z axis coordinates corresponding to the top of the upper and lower pallets when material supports are new Home Offset Specifies the Distance from Home reference mark where the axis will come to rest after completing the Axes Home operation DAC Offset The DC offset of the Z axis D A converter amplifier This value is set during the initial setup and calibration of the Z axis servo system Z axis Jog Speed The target speed when the Front Panel or Remote Station pushbuttons are used to jog the Z axis Following Error Limit The maximum magnitude the Z axis servo following error can attain before the Fatal following error alarm is reported Max Speed for all Moves The target speed for all programmed Z axis moves Noncontact Head Acc Dec The rate of acceleration and d
37. Messages window will display Main drives are off Axes have not been homed Tip standoff calibration not completed and Auto Focus Head not homed Make sure all personnel and equipment remain clear of the moving gantry Turn the DRIVES selector keyswitch on the Operator Control Station Side Panel to the ENABLED position press the DRIVES ON pushbutton and then press the RESET button The Drives On indicator on the Control Station Side Panel should illuminate and the Main drives are off message should disappear from the Alarms and Messages window EM 544 R 07 10 7 82 4 Home the machine axes by selecting the Axes Home button on the Operator Console Control Bar and then pressing the CYCLE START pushbutton When the homing operation starts the Axes Home button text changes to Homing and the color changes to amber When all axes have moved to their reference positions all axis motion stops the Axes Home function ends and the control automatically changes to Jog mode 5 Wait until the Mains startup sequence resonator purge cycle is complete This is indicated when the Operating State field in the Laser Status Monitor window displays Ready and the Laser Mains button is no longer flashing With the resonator in the Ready state rotate the HIGH VOLTAGE keyswitch on the Control Station Side Panel to the ENABLED position and then press the
38. Program Edit window and that window is the active window To determine the absolute line number corresponding to a given block in a program file open the file move the cursor to the desired block and observe the line number in the status bar Note If any window other than a Program Edit window is the active window the line number will not be displayed in the Main Status Bar Selecting Cancel will close the dialog and abort the restart operation Selecting OK will cause the control to search through the program from the beginning until it finds the desired line number A message window will be displayed stating Please wait while restart line number is found This may take a few seconds to finish If the line number is not reached before an M30 M02 or M99 in a main program an error will be displayed stating Restart End and the program will be rewound After the line number is reached the CNC Run Window will be updated to show the next line to be executed Press CYCLE START and the Z axis will move to the full up position then the X and Y axes will move from the current position to the beginning of the current block at 500 IPM Normal program execution will resume from there If the program would normally have been cutting at this point the Z axis will move down and cutting will resume otherwise the head will remain up until the program commands it down to start cutting The following restrictions apply t
39. Serial Output Port The Serial Port Configuration tab is visible only if the CNC Serial Output box is checked on the Options Machine Configuration tab If that option is not enabled the serial output port cannot be configured Baud rate data bits used stop bits used and parity type can be configured DPRNT statements required per program specifies the minimum number of DPRNT statements a program must contain in order to be executed without errors Port Used specifies which COM port is used for the CNC Serial Output function For most Laser Systems this should be set to COM 5 7 43 EM 544 R 07 10 MIRROR ALIGNMENT Maint Mirror Alignment opens the Mirror Alignment window As long as this window is open the Laser System will be in Mirror Alignment mode This mode is a special operating mode that is used to perform mirror alignment and other resonator maintenance functions In the Mirror Alignment mode the laser beam is activated directly by the CYCLE START button on the Operator Control Station front panel or the SHUTTER FLASH button on the Remote Station See BEAM DELIVERY ALIGNMENT in SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual for mirror alignment procedures Note When the Mirror Alignment window is open the Laser System is in a diagnostic mode used only for machine maintenance Normal machine operation such as program execution is d
40. Time an additional amount of time specified by Rapid pierce airblast will be added to the airblast duration of the next Rapid Pierce cycle Note This parameter can be edited by the Operator Jumper Selectable Configuration This area contains read only indicators for machine configuration settings that are controlled by electrical input connections or jumpers Enabled configuration items have green indicators EM 544 R 07 10 7 36 Gated cutting area enclosure Indicates this machine is equipped with a gated cutting area enclosure safety system External proximity safety device no enclosure Indicates this machine uses an external proximity safety system such as an area scanner or safety mats instead of a cutting area enclosure Option Configuration The Options tab contains check boxes to enable or disable various optional machine functions An option is enabled 1f the corresponding box is checked Machine Configuration V Ba E B mM Lo Wi B E Wi Modular Material Handling System E Change Options This button is only visible to the Administrator user and prompts for the entry of an access code The proper access code must be given before any machine options can be changed Note The Edit button will not be displayed until the Change Options button has been selected Note The Data Logging and Service options do not require an access code and be changed by the Manager user Ball Trans
41. Toggle between previewing one or two pages at a time Zoom In Take a closer look at the printed page Zoom Out Take a larger look at the printed page Close Return from Print Preview to the editing window Keyboard Shortcut Alt F V sequence PRINT SETUP This File Print Setup command specifies where and how to print a document The Print Setup command opens the Print Setup window Use the controls in this dialog box to select a printer and printing options Print Setup Letter ooo o Automatically Select Name This field displays a list of printers connected to the computer Properties Select this button to set up options for the selected printer The options available depend on the features of the printer specified in the Name field Paper Size Specifies the size of paper on which to print the document Paper Source Specifies where the paper is located in the printer Different printer models support different paper sources such as the upper tray envelope feed and manual feed Orientation Specifies whether the document should be printed with its top along the short edge of the paper portrait or along the long edge of the paper landscape Network Select this button to connect to a network shared printer Keyboard Shortcut Alt F R sequence MRU FILE LIST When closing a Process Parameter file NC Program file or Batch Program file that file name is added to the Most Recently Used MRU Fi
42. Width Compensation Left Kerf width compensation is activated offsetting the beam path to the LEFT of the programmed path according to the Kerf Width parameter found in the active Process Parameters Cutter Radius Compensation Right Kerf width compensation is activated offsetting the beam path to the RIGHT of the programmed path according to the Kerf Width parameter found in the active Process Parameters Scaling Cancel Scaling mode is canceled Scaling Scaling mode is enabled Local Coordinate System Setting Machine Coordinate System Selection X Y axes are commanded to move to the ACTUAL machine position specified in X lt value gt Y lt value gt Work Coordinate System 1 Selection Work coordinate system 1 is specified Work Coordinate System 2 Selection Work coordinate system 2 is specified EM 544 R 07 10 7 190 G CODE LIST Work Coordinate System 3 Selection Work coordinate system 3 is specified G57 Work Coordinate System 4 Selection Work coordinate system 4 is specified Work Coordinate System 5 Selection Work coordinate system 5 is specified Work Coordinate System 6 Selection Work coordinate system 6 is specified Exact Stop Mode All subsequent X Y axes are commanded to a brief stop at end point For rectangular moves this will ensure a sharp corner Coordinate system rotation is enabled Coordinate System Rotation Cancel Begin pierce cut sequence Begin a new pierce and cut sequence automati
43. according to the type of message To further assist in identifying each message condition a letter number code precedes the text for each message e System alarm messages are displayed in Red and preceded by a unique A nnnn identifier e FYI messages are displayed in Blue and preceded by a unique M nnnn identifier e Resonator alarm messages are displayed in Maroon and preceded by a unique L nnnn identifier Alarms and Messages 4 1048 Main drives are off 4 1064 Non contact head has not been calibrated 4 1067 Auto Focus Head not homed 4 1093 Axes have not been homed A 1107 Z axis not homed A 1111 2 axis amp not enabled press RESET L 4000 9 HSSB communication error M 2004 Laser high voltage is off M 2013 Z axis anti dive is disabled The History button in the Alarms and Messages window can be used to open an Alarm History window that displays a list of the 250 most recent alarm and operator messages Alarm History Jan 13 2009 9 31 27 AM L 3026 CAN bus error Jan 13 2009 9 31 27 AM L 3033 Lasergas change is required Jan 13 2009 9 32 17 AM 4 1007 X1 positive overtravel limit switch tripped Jan 13 2009 9 32 18 AM M 2000 CYCLE STOP pushbutton Jan 13 2009 9 32 30 AM M 2004 Laser high voltage ts off Jan 13 2009 9 32 31 AM A 1000 HSS electronics fault Jan 13 2009 9 32 33 AM A 1051 Palletis not in a valid position Jan 13 2009 9 32 33 AM M 2027 Load frame safety mat is tripped Jan 1
44. ahead 530 Mas cut feedrate in Look ahead SCR X3C e m RIN SCR XC 0 wwe RIN v7 6 s 4 v2 af eo EIK BE s 4 la vile ifs 2 PYRE DSS GETS se s ees s cee SCL MUSTER DREES cee s c BCIL 65535 Approach amount 65535 Approach amount IMC ABS REL ODP Dx s55 gt gt G30 INC ABS REL OOP ai Be Be Ge Be Ge Bm Ge gt l Cle Cls els Cl kle Ch kho Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D R P sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 50 STATISTICS The Maint Statistics command opens the Machine Statistics window Use this window to view statistical information pertaining to the Laser System All data values are initially read only However most values can be changed for resetting purposes by Administrator and Manager users Klachine Statistics x 3209 2 30 2197 21 51 1734 0 5 1573 3 8 Control ON time Total accumulated run time for the Laser System CNC HMI Software program hours minutes seconds Program Run time Program execution time This counter begins when CYCLE START is pressed and stops when program execution is terminated by CYCLE STOP M30 system alarm etc Beam ON time The cumulative time the laser beam has been energized hours minutes seconds This value includes the time when the beam was on during warm up calibration mirror alignment lens centering and manual laser power control operations Program Cut time The cumulative t
45. area scanner is indicating that an operator safety zone has been entered Shutter must be UNLOCKED to align Normal Shutter switch on console set to LOCK the beam or cut Tactile sensor fault electrical Failure See Tactile Foot Manual supplement EM connection or follower ring 483 assembly The PMAC Controller was not found Exiting application If safety device is not visibly tripped Bad wire connection from device controller to I O PC board Faulty CR1 relay or timer relay Faulty safety device controller Power failure Loose ribbon cable connection PMAC PC board not fully seated PMAC PC board failed Noncontact head not calibrated recently Failure The motion controller is not responding Tip standoff calibration error Normal The Automatic Drift Compensation logic has detected more than a 0 015 0 38 mm error in the noncontact head calibration Debris on tip Material is not metallic or has plastic coating Component failure in noncontact head sliding barrel cable etc 7 121 EM 544 R 07 10 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Tip standoff calibration not Normal The calibration move was interrupted completed before calibration was completed Unable to read PMAC data from the Failure Registry not configured properly registry Exiting application X1 amplifier fault X1 axis It fault X1 fatal following error X1 negative overtravel limit switch tr
46. begins by commanding a focus position based on the Near field and Far field from settings and the position of the cutting head in the X Y plane The Ramp setting is the distance that the pierce focus will increase or decrease during the pierce sequence to implement a ramped pierce focus The process applies the same ramp change to the from focus settings at the Near field and Far field positions and to the initial focus setting calculated for any position between them For reference the window displays the focus positions calculated for the end of the pierce time in the row labeled to Dynamic Assist Gas Pressure If the Cut Parameters page has Dynamic Assist Gas checked then the Focus Parameters page has two sets of parameters for Near field and Far field Dynamic Assist Gas Pressure As the cutting head moves along the laser beam length the cutting assist gas pressure changes to produce a linear transition between the pressure I settings at the Near field and Far field If the program commands M67 the assist gas pressure changes between the Near field and Far field settings specified for pressure 2 EM 544 R 07 10 7 74 ISa ainssesd 5 Mear Field Far Field The Focus page includes a plot to show how the selected Process Parameter changes with laser beam length When the page has more than one set of Near field and Far field parameters the Graph view selection changes the plot to display Pierce focus Cut
47. bright green ON when resonator Mains is on and dull green or gray OFF when Mains is off The Laser Mains button commands the main contactor of the laser resonator to open or close The contactor supplies electrical power to the solenoids vacuum pump fans and alignment laser in the resonator Selecting this button when Mains is off commands the contactor to close initiating the resonator Mains startup sequence During the startup sequence the indicator blinks on and off when the startup sequence is complete the indicator will remain on When Mains is on and laser High Voltage is off pressing the Laser Mains button commands the contactor to open turning Laser Mains off Note Laser Mains cannot be turned off when High Voltage is on This feature prevents accidental deactivation if the touchscreen is bumped 7 9 EM 544 R 07 10 High Voltage The High Voltage button indicator will appear bright green ON when resonator High Voltage is on and dull green or gray OFF when High Voltage is off If the HIGH VOLTAGE keyswitch on the Machine Operator Side Panel is in the LOCKED position the indicator will be appear off displaying an image of a padlock The HIGH VOLTAGE button commands the control to connect or disconnect electrical power to the resonator high voltage power supply High Voltage will not activate unless Laser Mains 1s on no interlock faults are present and the HIGH VOLTAGE keyswitch
48. button and the focus value is inside the allowable range the drive mechanism immediately moves the lens holder to the new setting The operator can then execute a tape shot using the specified focus setting The Focus setting in the Lens Centering window is temporary When the Lens Centering window closes the drive mechanism returns the lens holder to the focus setting of the most recent Process Parameter file called by G89 or specified explicitly with G102 EM 544 R 07 10 7 104 Lens Centering x Laser Power Laser High Voltage On Laser Shutter Closed 1009 W Length of Flash 0050 sec _ Assist Gas Flash Power Level 50 Waits Oxygen Warm up Power Level 1010 Watts m Beam On beam remains on after flash Press CYCLE STOP to tum the beam OFF _ Focus Settings Sin Lens itil Focus 0 000 in LENS CENTERING ADJUSTMENT The front of each lens drawer has two lens centering screws with knurled knobs see Auto Focus Cutting Head photograph in the LENS CENTERING PROCEDURE topic Open the Auto Focus access door to adjust the lens centering screws and then close the door to take another tape shot FOCUS RELATED PROCESS PARAMETERS During program execution automatic focus settings are specified in Process Parameter files or through G102 command line arguments Note CINCINNATI provides Process Parameter files with Focus settings based on zero focus calibrated in the Far field of the cutting area
49. button is pressed before the specified time elapses Servo Hold mode activated by M38 will be canceled M41 Z DOWN M41 Move Z axis down to cut position M41 commands the Z axis to move the cutting nozzle down to the commanded standoff position Programs normally do not use M41 because G84 and G85 include that function M41 allows a program to command the cutting nozzle down to the material without starting a cut If the noncontact cutting head does not detect material the Z axis travels down until it reaches a minimum position or exceeds a time limit causing motion to stop M42 Z UP M42 Retract Z axis to home position M42 commands the Z axis to the full up home position The shutter 1s commanded to close Programs use M42 to command the Z axis to the required position for pallet motion M43 LOWER PALLET SPECIAL FUNCTION M43 Activate Lower Pallet Special Function mode In normal operation the control only allows the beam to turn on when the cutting nozzle is within 1 5 inches 38mm of the material support height on either pallet On Laser Systems equipped with the Lower Pallet Special Function option users can extend the allowable beam on range to 7 0 inches 178mm on the lower pallet by commanding M43 7 151 EM 544 R 07 10 The M43 Lower Pallet Special Function operating mode allows the machine to process square or rectangular tubing or other formed parts on the lower pallet Operation above 1 5 inches 38mm is not possible on t
50. changed in the cutting head Nozzle List The list of available nozzle tips is just below the Installed Nozzle field The operator can edit the nozzle list if needed This manual shows the factory supplied list To change the installed nozzle setting or edit the nozzle list first click the Change button Three new buttons Select Add and Remove will then appear see figure e To change the installed nozzle setting select the desired nozzle from the list then click Select e To edit the nozzle list click Add to insert a new nozzle into the list or Remove to delete a nozzle from the list Clicking a selected nozzle list item a second time will activate a single line editor which can be used to modify that nozzle description A nozzle description can be any combination of alpha and numeric characters up to 32 characters in length SUL ea ASHIS d gt Installed Nozzle Changing the nozzle ual selection or editing the nozzle list ai O40 str straight 040 dbl double 040 sho shower nozzle 060 dbl double 060 he high capacitance O62 sho shower nozzle 080 he high capacitance 100 LS long straight section 125 sp special 0 100 shorter 160 sp special 0 150 shorter other 19 head ing EM 544 R 07 10 7 60 Assist Gas Setup The Operator Set up window Assist Gas page is used to specify how the HMI control displays and manages assist gasses
51. codes are reset local variables are set to zero and the CNC Run Window returns to the top of the program SUBPROGRAMS AND MACROS Subprograms are separate CNC programs that execute when called by another program The subprogram returns to the calling program when finished The control maintains modal conditions established in the calling program unless the subprogram changes the modal condition Subprograms are useful for repeating a series of commands For example a main program can use a subprogram to repeat a part on a sheet There are two types of subprogram calls M98 P_ and G65 P The call specifies the subprogram name after P If the subprogram is in the same file as the calling program then the call only needs the program name after P If the subprogram is in a separate file the call should command P followed by the file name including its extension if any and its path if different from the calling program Each type of subprogram call has different properties and applications Examples M98 P L G65P_ L_ A_B_C_D etc A single program block can call a subprogram more than once by commanding M98 or G65 with L followed by the number of times to repeat the subprogram Example M98 P1000 L3 This example calls a subprogram named 1000 three times before returning LOCAL VARIABLES The major difference between M98 and G65 is the treatment of local variables When a program calls a subprogram with M98
52. continuous wave CW or pulsed The basic parameters associated with controlling laser power are the power level the pulse frequency and the duty cycle The focusing characteristics of the laser beam are controlled by the choice of lens focal length and by adjustment of the focal point The lens focal length is the distance from the center of the lens to the point where the beam diameter is smallest the focal point The position of the focal point relative to the workpiece 1s a critical parameter in the laser cutting process The basic parameters associated with assist gas are the gas type and pressure In addition the assist gas flow is controlled by the choice of nozzle tip and by the nozzle standoff the distance from the nozzle tip to the workpiece The laser cutting process consists of two basic steps pierce and cut The pierce process produces a starting hole in the workpiece Usually the cutting head is stationary during the pierce process Moving the cutting head with laser power on and with assist gas flowing produces the laser cut For most materials different parameters are used for the pierce and the cut For thin metals the pierce process is very simple and requires only a basic set of parameters For thicker metals more specialized techniques are used for the pierce process These techniques include ramped pierce and Rapid Pierce The parameters associated with these techniques are described in the following sections
53. currently loaded NC program This field is empty when there is no NC program loaded into the control The right field indicates the current state of the program execution subsystem For example Program not loaded Executing or Program Stopped may be displayed here Program Name C ACnclerdA PROGAR AMD emoNest cene Executing MAIN STATUS BAR The Main Status Bar is displayed at the bottom of the Laser Status Monitor window and is used to display operator help messages and other general information The Main Status Bar is divided into several sections The section to the right of the CINCINNATI logo displays a brief description of Menu Bar and Tool Bar button commands as these items are selected with the trackball or keyboard To the right of the command description is the laser control system heartbeat indicator A properly functioning control system is indicated by two alternately flashing green indicators If either indicator stops flashing or turns red power down the system and restart it If this does not return the indicators to their proper state contact CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Laser Service Department The next field to the right is the NC Program file line number of the line where the cursor is currently located This field is blank if an NC Program Edit window is not the currently active window In the far right section of the Main Status Bar the current time is displayed GINSINNATH _ ForHelp press
54. disabled while setup No Lens Centering or Mirror Alignment beam flash is parameters are being edited permitted until editing has been completed Laser high voltage is off High voltage disabled by interlock circuit in laser If no interlocks tripped resonator or CINCINNATI control e Bad connection from High Voltage relay contact to I O PC board Bad connection relay in resonator enclosure Lower ball transfer to move pallets The Ball Transfer option is enabled and a pallet If ball transfer are down move was attempted with the ball transfer raised Ball Transfer Down limit switch out of adjustment Bad wire connection to Down switch Lower Pallet Special Function mode The Lower Pallet Special Function option is M43 is active enabled and a program commanded M43 See Programming Manual Material Handling System minor The material handling system has faulted Laser The material handling system has an fault program execution can continue operational fault See Material Handling System manual Noncontact Head Installed prox The noncontact head proximity switch opened Proximity sensor mounted too far from flange switch failed after a program started with the switch closed The Faulty switch program continues unless a breakaway switch also Faulty cable opens The control displays this message as a System Alarm at the next program interruption Noncontact tip touch warning A brief tip touch indication is not enough t
55. feedrate The programmer can use T to affect the calculated feedrate Since the CINCINNATI cutting macros use the T argument for radius tolerance they cannot command pierce options with T1 T2 and T3 like G84 Instead cutting macros can specify the pierce option with a decimal digit after the M argument For example to command a hole with a single entity lead in type M0 and pierce option 2 program G73 X Y D_ MO0 2 The default pierce option is 1 For example G73 M2 is the same as M2 0 or M2 1 Sheet cutoff macro G79 uses the decimal digit of M for pierce option even though G79 has no lead in G79 ignores the ones digit of M U Length of last lead in entity For MO and M1 U is the length of the last lead in move which is commanded in line with the first contouring move Default and minimum length is one kerf width For M2 U is the length of each contouring segment inserted after the lead in Default and minimum length is 080 inch For circles with M2 Maximum U r D 4 Q The arc segments are always completed in the first quadrant For rectangles with M2 Maximum U is the distance from the center of the longer side to the start of the corner radius divided by Q y Angle between lead in line and first contouring move in degrees Default is 90 degrees perpendicular lead in The macro also uses the default angle when the call specifies V0 Use V360 to command the lead in in the same direction as the first contouring
56. focus or Assist gas pressure Note The Assist Gas Pressure Override setting does not affect assist gas pressure when the program uses Dynamic Assist Gas PROCESS PARAMETER NOTES The Process Parameter Notes page contains general information pertaining to the cutting process for each material type The Process Parameter files supplied by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED typically list the recommended lens type mounting distance nozzle orifice diameter and focal position on the Notes page Other information may be added to this page as desired to assist the operator in cutting a specific material ue S 120N2 lib mx Focusing Lens inches Cut Focus Position finches NF gt 100 FF 0 070 Nozzle Diameter inches 0 080 Hi Cap High Cap Nut Cutting Feedrate 0pm 190 Assist Gas Pressure psi 100 Lead n 175 Optional 0 150 Lead in 0 025 Optional Pierce 145 Cut 145 Use M45 in the program to activate Optional Nozzle Standoff Use M6 in the program to activate Optional Assist Gas Pressure 2 7 75 EM 544 R 07 10 PROCESS MONITOR The Process Monitor can improve the piercing and cutting processes by monitoring the intensity of the light generated by the laser beam at the nozzle tip Process Monitor is an optional system that requires special equipment and a Machine Configuration Option setting The following features are available only on Laser Systems equipped with Process Monitor e Pierce Through Detection T
57. following operating states for the laser resonator Power Off The resonator power is turned off Purged The laser gas in the resonator has been replaced with purge gas the resonator is shut down Purging Gas purge is in progress filling discharge tubes to atmospheric pressure with laser purge gas Wait blower off Waiting 75 sec for the turbo blower to stop following a Mains Off command Evacuating Start up evacuation is in progress after a Mains On command Wait blower on Waiting for turbo blower target RPM and discharge ready pressure Starting gas pressure control H V Ready Discharge preparation is complete Press the High Voltage button to start the laser Wait H V off Waiting for return to discharge ready pressure in response to HV OFF command Start Discharge Starting the resonator base discharge in response to HV ON command Wait discharge Waiting for the base discharge state Calibrating Laser power calibration is in progress After the base discharge state 1s achieved in response to an HV ON command the resonator control starts an automatic power calibration process in which a series of varying power levels is executed and the resultant actual power is monitored Run Oscillation preparation is complete The laser is ready for Beam On commands Leak Check Automatic leak check is in progress Laser Alarm A resonator control system alarm is active Pulse Control Mode The resonator can operate in
58. for custom network setup JOINING A DOMAIN To add the laser control to a Windows domain follow these steps Must be logged in as setup 1 Double click the Network icon on the desktop 2 Inthe Network and Dial up Connections window menu select Advanced and Network Identification 3 Inthe System Properties window select the Network Identification tab and then select the Properties button 4 In the Identification Changes window select the Domain option button and enter the domain name in the edit field 5 Select the OK button 6 When prompted enter user name and password of a Domain Administrator DRIVE DESIGNATIONS A This is the 3 5 Floppy Disk drive if available C This is the hard drive partition which contains Windows XP or 2000 and all control applications and data for running the Laser System EM 544 R 07 10 7 112 This is the hard drive partition which contains drivers manuals and other utilities F Flash Drive or USB stick usually labeled backup This is used to store the factory image of the laser control and do weekly backups of the laser control files Windows XP Only Used for Backup and Restore Wizard on Windows 2000 systems Z This is the CD drive if available MAPPING NETWORK DRIVES All Operator and Manager level accounts have access to Windows Explorer to map a network drive Following are the basic steps 1 Double click
59. for operating mode override settings and resonator control See OPERATOR CONSOLE in the CONTROL BARS section for more details Program Modes The Program Modes Control Bar contains button indicators for the various program execution modes See PROGRAM MODES in the CONTROL BARS section for more details Overrides This submenu item displays or hides the Override Adjust Control Bar used to change the Assist Gas pressure or Feedrate override setting See OVERRIDE ADJUST in the CONTROL BARS section for more details 7 29 EM 544 R 07 10 Aux This submenu item displays or hides the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar which contains Assist Gas and Fume Blower buttons indicators See AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS in the CONTROL BARS section for more details Fault Indicators The three Fault indicators are displayed as one control bar If the control bar is moved and then closed this command will open the control bar at the default screen location on the right side of the tool bar See STATUS INDICATORS TOOL BAR in the HMI OVERVIEW section for more details Apply Default Locations This submenu command displays all control bars at their default screen locations Use this command to restore any control bars that were moved or closed Keyboard Shortcut Alt V B D sequence LANGUAGE View Language opens a fly out menu showing the available user interface languages Use this command to change the language used for all user interf
60. for proper syntax and a true or false condition The evaluation of a conditional expression occurs from left to right EM 544 R 07 10 7 1 6 Program Control Commands A program can determine which blocks the control executes by using the program control commands GOTO IF GOTO IF THEN ELSE ENDIF WHILE END GOTO Statement The control normally executes program blocks in sequential order top to bottom through the program A program can direct the control to execute any numbered block with the GOTO nnn command where nnn is the sequence number of the destination block A program block specifies its sequence number with N followed by an integer number To direct the control to a block with a sequence number command GOTO followed by the numerical value of the sequence number The GOTO command does not include the N character Example N020 GOTO 50 NO030 N040 N050 G01 X10 YS In this example the control executes the block with sequence number N050 immediately after the block with sequence number N020 IF GOTO Statement IF lt conditional expression gt GOTO lt line gt If the expression is true the program jumps to the specified line number If false the program continues with the next block IF THEN ENDIF Statement IF lt conditional expression gt THEN lt expression gt ENDIF The CNC evaluates the conditional expression If true the c
61. is in the ENABLED position Selecting this button when High Voltage is off commands the control to connect power to the high voltage power supply initiating the High Voltage startup sequence During the startup sequence the indicator blinks on and off when the startup sequence is complete the indicator will remain on Selecting this button when High Voltage is on commands the control to remove electrical power from the resonator high voltage power supply Laser Beam This indicator displays the On Off status of the laser beam The Laser Beam indicator is red ON when laser discharge current indicates that the resonator is producing a laser beam The resonator produces a laser beam in response to requests for laser power Laser power can be requested by the program by the Mirror Alignment or Lens Centering function or by the Maintenance function for Manual Power Control When the resonator is not producing a laser beam the indicator color is dull red or gray OFF Shutter This indicator displays the shutter state When the SHUTTER keyswitch on the Machine Operator Side Panel 1s in the ENABLED position the indicator color depends on the position of the shutter within the laser resonator cabinet the Shutter indicator will appear red OPEN if the shutter is completely open and dull red or gray CLOSED if the shutter is completely closed When the SHUTTER keyswitch is in the LOCK CLOSE position the ind
62. is within a critical distance of the commanded position G65 SUB PROGRAM CALL G65P _ A _B_C D _ ete Sub Program call with optional arguments The G65 block specifies the subprogram name after P and may use other arguments to set local variables in the subprogram The G65 block must include a P argument followed by the name of the subprogram If the subprogram is in the same file as the CNC program then the subprogram name does not need an extension or path However if the subprogram is in a separate file then the G65 block must include a P argument followed by the subprogram file name including its extension if any and its path if different from the calling program If the G65 command includes optional arguments the command must have a space between the last character of the program name and the first argument This is required because program names can contain both numerals and alphabetic characters For more on calling subprograms with G65 see the Program Structure topic G68 WORK COORDINATE ROTATION G68 X Y R Rotate Work Coordinate system G69 Cancel Work Coordinate System rotation A program can use the G68 command to rotate the work coordinate system relative to the machine axes The command specifies the center of rotation with X and Y work coordinates or incremental distances The command specifies the amount of rotation with argument R in degrees with counterclockwise positive In G90 mode R is the absolute angle of
63. measuring very small changes in the electrical capacitance between the nozzle tip assembly and the workpiece The tip performs two functions it directs the assist gas and serves as half of a capacitor whose capacitance changes with standoff In order to perform these functions nozzle shape and cleanliness are critical 7 85 EM 544 R 07 10 Contamination or damage to the nozzle tip assembly can cause the following problems e Sudden or gradual drift in standoff calibration e Z axis instability e Sudden Z axis movements or following error alarms e Spurious tip touch or sensor failure alarms e Frequent need to change cutting parameters Nozzle Tip Assembly The nozzle tip assembly consists of the nozzle tip tip retainer nut the tip retainer outer cone and several internal insulators See Cutting Head Assembly Diagram The tip retainer tip retainer nut and nozzle tip which are all copper form one plate of the capacitor whose capacitance is measured by the sensor The tip retainer and outer cone are electrically insulated If contamination forms a conductive path between these two components drift or spurious tip touch alarms will result Keep the nozzle tip assembly clean Cutting debris condensed vapor oil or lens coolant can compromise sensor accuracy It is good practice to clean this assembly weekly Cutting materials that are oily or produce vapors may necessitate more frequent cleaning Cleaning procedures
64. must be on with no system alarms present The Axes Homing function begins when the operator presses the CYCLE START pushbutton When all axes have moved to their reference positions all axis motion stops the Axes Home function ends and the control automatically changes to Jog mode Special Operating Mode Special Operating Modes are alternate modes the Laser System is in while certain functions are active e Lens Centering e Standoff Calibration e Mirror Alignment e Manual Beam Control Note The Laser System must be in Jog mode before a Special Operating Mode can be activated Special operating modes are typically modes in which the CYCLE START CYCLE STOP buttons perform some unique function other than starting the execution of a cutting program For example Standoff Calibration is a Special Operating Mode since CYCLE START initiates the Noncontact Head standoff calibration sequence When any of these special operating modes are active the amber colored Alternate Modes indicator will be visible and the three primary operating mode buttons will be disabled 7 11 EM 544 R 07 10 OVERRIDE ADJUST The Override Adjust Control Bar contains a slider control can be used to adjust the setting of either the Jog Feedrate Override or the Assist Gas Override function Only one override setting the active override is adjusted at a time The active override is selected by selecting either the Jog Fee
65. of SECTION 3 SAFETY and any steps that do not require operating the machine in the DAILY MACHINE INSPECTION portion of SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual Turn on the Assist Gas supplies Verify that they are regulated to the required pressures Note The supply pressure must be about 100 PSI 690 kPa above the maximum desired cut pressure Turn on the Laser Gas Supply Pressure to the laser center should be about 28 PSI Verify that the main electrical disconnect at the rear of the main frame is on If the electrical supply to the chiller has been off for 30 minutes or less then verify that the chiller power disconnect is on and proceed to the next step If the chiller disconnect has been off for more than 30 minutes then follow the instructions in this CAUTION note Verify the chiller temperature control set point is 80 0 F 26 7 C To start and stop the chiller with the Laser Mains button on the touchscreen turn the chiller selector switch to REMOTE To run the chiller independent of the Laser System control turn the chiller selector switch to LOCAL In Local mode the chiller should start immediately To operate the Laser System log on to the Microsoft Windows based PC control to start the Laser System CNC HMI Software application If the previous user did not log off then the CNC HMI program should be running proceed to Step 7 If the scre
66. port TROUBLESHOOTING Effective and safe troubleshooting procedures are acquired through experience and a thorough knowledge of the machine and its operation The use of maintenance instructions assembly drawings and schematics included with the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual will be helpful in resolving problems with the machine The following chart was developed to aid in troubleshooting problems with the machine The chart contains questions frequently asked by our customers If major repairs are required or if the problem has not been identified by using the chart contact the Service department at CINCINNATI INCORPORATED for assistance Only qualified personnel should attempt to troubleshoot electrical systems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REPAIR Control will not turn on No power to machine Verify line voltage e Check condition of fuses disconnect Power supply failure Verify power supply voltage Check condition of fuses UPS uninterruptible power supply turned off If the UPS was turned off manually it must be turned on before the control will start Cannot start cycle Alarm condition present e Check alarm status and correct any conditions present Improper control configuration e Verify correct operating mode and program status Intermittent loss of cut Beam disabled due to loss of material contact Verify operation of Z axis switches e Check surface condition of material Laser will
67. position on the pallet Users can apply Workpiece Edge Detection with an automated pallet loading system or in cases where the material is not clamped The noncontact head is the only hardware required to use this option How It Works The control finds the material position and orientation by detecting the edge of the sheet at three points To find the location of an edge the control first commands the nozzle to a low standoff called the scan standoff and locks the Z axis servomotor The control then changes the target standoff to a higher value called the detection threshold The commanded servo lock prevents the Z axis from moving up to the higher standoff The control moves the cutting head horizontally in the direction of the expected edge until the measured standoff appears to increase to the detection threshold This change in the apparent standoff occurs when the nozzle reaches the edge The control records the X axis and Y axis positions when it detects the edge After adjusting for slight offsets between the detection point and the actual edge the scan 1s complete Setup If the Laser System has never used Workpiece Edge Detection complete the following steps 1 Open the Maintenance Configuration window select the Options tab and verify that the check box for Workpiece Edge Detection is checked 2 Set the following common variables 520 0 5 521 7 0 529 25 4 Calibration 1 Position a 9 x 9 inch 230 x
68. program or the operator requests pallet motion The warning signal continues until pallet motion stops Pallet Wind Up Timer After receiving the signal that a pallet reached the commanded position the pallet drive continues to pull on the pallet for a short time applying tension to hold the pallet against the stop The configuration parameter specifies this wind up time Chiller Fault Time A Chiller Fault condition occurs when the laser control software activates the output to start the chiller but does not receive a return signal confirming that the chiller started This parameter determines how long the software waits between recognizing the Chiller Fault condition and activating the Chiller Fault system alarm If the chiller starts during that time the software does not activate the alarm The time delay is a configuration parameter because different chiller models may require different starting times Auxiliary Output M151 Time out When an M151 code is commanded in an NC Program program execution pauses and waits for the corresponding M151 customer input to turn on This parameter specifies the maximum time that the control will wait for the M151 customer input at which point an M151 alarm will be triggered Ball Transfer Down OFF Delay Specifies additional motor rotation time after the ball transfer down switch has been tripped This value is used to fine tune the final stopping position of the ball transfer and ensure that the lo
69. that the corresponding override is activated for adjustment in the Override Adjust Control Bar EM 544 R 07 10 7 10 OPERATING MODES The bottom section of the Operator Console Control Bar contains three button indicator controls for the primary operating mode and an Alternate Mode indicator Jog This button indicator activates Jog mode While the control is in Jog mode the Jog indicator color is amber In Jog mode the axis motion controls on the Operator Control Station front panel or the Remote Station can be used to manually move jog each machine axis individually Cutting program execution is disabled while Jog mode is active Most Maint Utilities functions such as Lens Centering are only enabled when the Laser System is in Jog mode The control will remain in Jog mode until another mode 1s selected Auto This button indicator activates Auto mode The Laser System must be in Auto mode in order to run cutting programs While the control is in Auto mode the Auto indicator color is amber and most Maint Utilities functions are disabled The NC Program files and Process Parameter Files while the control is executing a program in Auto mode The control will remain in Auto mode until another mode is selected Axes Home This button indicator activates Axes Home mode When selected the Axes Home button text changes to Homing and the color changes to amber To home the axes the main drives
70. the 9709 macro converts the edge detection parameters to the active units Arguments None Local Variables None Returns Parameter units consistent with CNC units Calls None Called by 9700 Calibrate Sensor 9710 Align to Holes 9712 Align to Sheet Error messages None 7 187 EM 544 R 07 10 Macro 9712 Align To Sheet Description This macro shifts and rotates the work coordinate system to align it with the sheet position Arguments X 24 Lx Length of sheet along X axis Local Variables 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Returns 519 530 531 Lx min Minimum sheet length 12 in Lb Backup distance from corner to test points 2 250 in Rprtg Distance from start to target when scanning an edge 2 500 in 507 Save value of pierce time so it can be restored Xa X work coordinate of sheet edge at position A Yb Y work coordinate of sheet edge at position B Yc Y work coordinate of sheet edge at position C Qr Angle of sheet edge relative to X axis based on Yb and Yc Xe X coordinate of home corner of sheet based on Xa Yb and Yc Ye Y coordinate of home corner of sheet based on Xa Yb and Yc Qr Calculated coordinate system rotation angle Xsh Calculated X axis translation Ysh Calculated Y axis translation Coordinate system shifted and rotated Calls 9701 Scan 9709 Convert Units Called by Us
71. the following table to assign a calculated value to a variable or to substitute a calculation for a numerical value When processing program blocks containing math expressions the CNC applies the following default order of precedence to the math operations 1 Functions SQRT ABS TAN etc 2 Multiplication and division 3 Addition and subtraction In the following examples a represents a variable and b and c represent variables constants or functions 9 9 SIN COS TAN ATAN SORT ROUND e Sine of an angle in degrees Cosine of an angle in degrees Tangent of an angle in degrees Arc tangent of an expression The result of the ATAN function is in degrees between 90 and 90 Square root of a positive number Evaluating the square root of a negative number produces an error message Rounding off a number Expressions with fractional portions 0 5 and above are rounded to the next higher integer Expressions with fractional portions less than 0 5 are rounded to their integer value 7 175 EM 544 R 07 10 FIX Truncating a number Any fractional portion is ignored The number is reduced to its integer value only FUP Add 1 for fraction If the number has any fractional portion the FUP function removes the fraction and adds 1 to the integer portion If the number is already an integer no fractional part it stays the same ABS Absolute Value ABS retu
72. to Sheet macro e The program commanded G92 after calling the Align to Sheet macro e The nozzle tip was replaced or damaged since the last calibration e The cutting head was removed and replaced since the last calibration e The scan feedrate is too fast A scanned workpiece edge is more than 2 0 inches from the Machine X 0 or Y 0 position Correct the X argument in the macro call Make sure the arguments in the macro call match the required arguments See the macro description for the argument list e Modify the program e Modify the program e Repeat the calibration e Repeat the calibration e Repeat the calibration with a lower scan feedrate Move the workpiece Technical Information This section includes additional technical information not needed for normal operation of the Workpiece Edge Detection function This information is provided as a service aid to help debug problems that might occur in special applications This section includes listings of the common variables and system variables used by the edge detection macros In addition this section includes the following information for each macro a brief description of the macro a list of arguments needed when calling the macro a list of local variables used by the macro the common variables returned by the macro and a list of error messages generated by the macro Common variables used by the workpiece edge detection macros 131 Xdel X
73. to a lack of material directly beneath the nozzle Note This feature can be disabled with the M130 M code See Programming Manual The control monitors the number of encoder counts between the power up position and the home position If the distance corresponding to that number changes by more than 0 015 0 38 mm on consecutive homing attempts this message is displayed Beam Purge Fault Override parameter has been enabled in machine configuration Options Machine will operate without purge gas for use by CINCINNATI Service personnel only Chiller main contactor is not on and is not being commanded to turn on One or more of the CYCLE STOP or FEEDHOLD buttons are pressed 7 115 The nozzle has passed over a hole The nozzle has passed over a slug The material is fluttering bouncing use M130 to remedy The X Y feedrate is too great and or the material is warped use M130 to remedy Encoder connection problem Ball screw motor alignment changed Loose drive belt inside head If chiller is running switch set to LOCAL and this message appears Bad wire connection from I O PC board to chiller contactor If buttons are not being pressed Bad wire connection to button Ball Transfer option turned on without installing Ball Transfer remote control EM 544 R 07 10 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Deformable Optic not enabled Deformable optic pump does not enable u
74. to documents provided by CINCINNATI for Laser System users Help z Topics RL nn E 423 R 08 03 Laser NC Programming Manual pdf a MMS gt EM 483 N 05 02 Tactile Foot Operation Supplement Manual pdf About CINCINNATI Laser System pS SSi EAT Ei EM 512 N 04 05 Process Parameters Guide for CL 707 and CL 7A C4000 pdf EM 534 N 09 07 CL 800 Seriies Operation Safety Maintenance Manual pdf 7 65 EM 544 R 07 10 ABOUT CINCINNATI LASER SYSTEM The Help About CINCINNATI Laser System command opens the About CNC Laser Control window which displays the Laser System s machine model and serial number and control software version information CINCINNATI CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Machine Serial Number 66630 CNC Software Part Number 845601 Version PLC Software Part Number Advanced Information This button opens the Advanced Control System Information window which displays additional control software and driver version information Description Master disk image CHC software PLO software Process parameter library Macro library PMAC firmware Macro station 1 firmware Macro station 2 firmware PMAC com library PMAC server module Fanuc CMC system firmyvare Fanuc PMC ladder Fanuc HS 6 com library Fanuc com library for 1604 80 210 Fanuc MC boot appplication Copy To File The user can use this button to write the advanced control system information to a text format file on the laser cont
75. to turn the beam off or on When the operator loads a program the control translates the program into commands for the CNC to execute If the program specifies G121 mode the control translates G00 moves into Smart Rapid moves The control replaces the G00 move and the contouring moves before and after it with commands that maintain the original beam on path without stopping the axes The CINCINNATI laser control software performs these tasks to create a Smart Rapid Command M35 Command a G01 move after M35 at the same feedrate and direction as the move before M35 Command a G01 move at high feedrate between the G01 moves inserted in Steps 2 and 4 Command a G01 move before G84 at the same feedrate and direction as the move after G84 Command G84 Lengthen the move after G84 ot a i EM 544 R 07 10 7 146 Although the CNC uses a linear G01 connecting move instead of G00 the high G01 feedrate produces a curved path as the axes blend with the other G01 moves The result is a smooth non stop transition between cuts If the original program has anything other than a single G00 move between cuts between M35 and G84 the control does not create a Smart Rapid During a Smart Rapid move the nozzle may deviate from the original programmed path while the beam is off If the nozzle must follow the original path then the program should not command G00 The control will not replace G01 G02 or G03 moves with Smart Ra
76. to what happens after a tip touch except the head stays down If a second blowout occurs during a pierce the machine is stopped and an alarm message is displayed EF ms100002 1ib Joe Pisco ae s000 Em Medium light nozzle I Detect mencet heki Beam ON time When Adaptive pierce mode is selected the Frequency and Duty cycle parameters are replaced with the Beam ON time slider control The user can use this slider control to set the Beam ON time from 1 to 15 milliseconds Adjusting the Beam ON time affects the pierce through time versus pierce hole size relationship Generally speaking increasing the Beam ON time makes the pierce more aggressive 1 e shorter time larger hole larger pierce mound and increases the possibility of a blowout Pierce thru check time See description in the PIERCE THROUGH DETECTION topic Maximum dwell See description in the PIERCE THROUGH DETECTION topic EM 544 R 07 10 1 78 LOSS OF CUT DETECTION Uncontrolled loss of cut during nitrogen cutting causes a flash of plasma When the Process Monitor detects this condition the Loss of Cut Detection function will quickly stop the cutting process to minimize material damage Loss of Cut Detection is only recommended for use when cutting with nitrogen assist gas gre AL500N2 lib High ott mtenety Slow response ime Tz Enable Use this check box to enable or disable the Loss of Cut Detection function Light intensity This pu
77. work coordinate of detection point adjusted for probe offset but not detection shift 132 Ydel Y work coordinate of detection point adjusted for probe offset but not detection shift 519 Qr Calculated coordinate system rotation angle deg 520 Rprtg min Minimum scan distance from start position to target position 0 5 in EM 544 R 07 10 7 184 521 522 523 524 525 Rprtg max Maximum scan distance from start position to target position 7 0 in Fcal Feedrate at last calibration Rds Detection shift at last calibration positive indicates detection point 1s past actual edge Xof X axis probe offset at last calibration Yof Y axis probe offset at last calibration Note The probe offset is the distance from the effective probe center to the effective laser beam center 526 527 529 530 531 Zsc Scan standoff at last calibration Zth Detection threshold at last calibration Units constant 1 0 for mm 25 4 for inch Xsh Calculated X axis translation Ysh Calculated Y axis translation System variables used by the workpiece edge detection macros 5021 5022 5041 5042 5061 5062 Present X machine coordinate Present Y machine coordinate Present X work coordinate Present Y work coordinate X work coordinate when SKIP signal received edge detected Y work coordinate when SKIP signal received edge detected Macro Descriptions Macro 9
78. 00 command except MOI is only executed when Optional Stop Mode is active Use the Optional Stop button on Program Modes Control Bar to enable disable Optional Stop mode M01 is ignored if Optional Stop mode is disabled M02 END OF PROGRAM M02 End of program A CNC program can use M02 or M2 as the last block This function disables all processing functions resets all previously requested M codes and prevents further execution The program does not rewind automatically after M02 is executed When the operator loads a program into the CNC the control ignores any codes following M02 M30 END OF PROGRAM REWIND M30 End of program with rewind Most CNC main programs use M30 as the last block This function disables all processing functions resets the CNC cancels all previously requested M codes prevents further execution and rewinds the program M35 BEAM OFF M35 Turn laser beam off M35 turns the laser beam off at the end of a cut sequence Laser discharge current stops and remains off until the next G84 or G85 is executed Assist gas flow also stops unless the Speed Gas option in the Variables menu is selected see M135 M35 dot not cause the shutter to close M36 Z HOLD MODE M36 Activate Z axis Servo Hold mode The M36 command places the Z axis control for the noncontact head in a servo hold condition when the nozzle is in the cutting position and the laser beam is on The noncontact head does not follow the material after the program c
79. 3 2009 9 32 35 AM 4 1052 Retract head to move pallets Jan 13 2009 9 32 36 AM M 2006 HV safety interlock is bypassed Jan 13 2009 9 32 37 AM 4 1003 Console input board failure Jan 13 2009 9 33 01 AM 4 1000 HSS electronics fault Jan 13 2009 9 33 01 AM M 2004 Laser high voltage is off Jan 13 2009 9 33 57 AM 4 1028 Process Monitor detected loss of cut Jan 13 2009 9 34 09 AM 4 1034 Nozzle break away detected Jan 13 2009 9 34 19 AM A 1039 Safety mat tripped Jan 13 2009 9 34 21 AM 4 1040 Retract head before axis move Jan 13 2009 9 34 22 AM M 2000 CYCLE STOP pushbutton pressed Jan 13 2009 9 34 29 AM 4 1044 Non contact Z tip touch Jan 13 2009 9 34 40 AM 2006 HV safety interlock is bypassed Jan 13 2009 9 34 40 AM A 1048 Main drives are off Jan 13 2009 9 34 43 AM 20071 Shutter is locked tel Mm Any system alarm or laser resonator alarm causes machine operation to stop Conditions that cause alarms must be corrected before operation can continue When an alarm condition exists the Alarm indicator on the Status Indicators Control Bar will be colored red Conditions that cause FYI messages do not prevent machine operation but are useful to the operator as a reminder of some required action or that the machine is in a special mode Example Remote Station enabled When an FYI message is pending the Message indicator on the Status Indicators Control Bar will be colored yellow Status Indicators Control Bar or
80. 700 Calibrate Sensor Description The macro call must specify the scan standoff and detection threshold values Zsc and Zth to be used for scanning with the noncontact head A square calibration hole at least 3 x 3 must be cut prior to calling this macro The macro call must specify the programmed coordinates Xcn and Ycn of the center of the hole and the measured dimensions Lx and Ly of the hole The macro scans the calibration hole to determine the detection shift Rds and probe offsets Xof and Yof If an argument is missing or out of range the macro preserves the results from the last calibration If an error occurs after the calibration scan has started the detection shift and probe offsets are set to zero Arguments A 1 B 2 C 3 D 7 F 9 X 24 Y 25 Zsc Scan standoff Zth Detection threshold Dx Measured edge to edge distance in X direction Dy Measured edge to edge distance in Y direction Fr Feedrate for calibration Xcn Nominal X work coordinate of calibration hole center Ycn Nominal Y work coordinate of calibration hole center Local Variables 17 18 Xds X axis detection shift Yds Y axis detection shift 7 185 EM 544 R 07 10 19 XIm Measured X coordinate of left edge 20 Xrm Measured X coordinate of right edge 21 Ybm Measured Y coordinate of bottom edge 22 Ytm Measured Y coordinate of top edge Returns 522 Fcal F
81. 91 G01 X6 Y4 F250 F E q a i i i E a i i When the command requires both axes to change position the machine moves each axis at a velocity required to produce a combined feedrate equal to the contouring feedrate The move follows the linear path between start and end points G02 AND G03 ARC MOVE G02 X_ Y I J___ F__ Clockwise Arc move offsets specified G02 XY R_ F_ Clockwise Arc move radius specified G03 X_ Y I J__ F__ Counterclockwise Arc move offsets specified G03 X Y R F_ Counterclockwise Arc move radius specified A program uses G02 clockwise arc or G03 counterclockwise arc to command a circular contouring move ending at the work coordinates or incremental distances specified by X and Y The command defines the shape of the arc either by specifying incremental distances with I and J from the starting position to the center or by specifying the radius with R The control software interprets I and J as distances in the X and Y directions respectively from the starting position to the center When the command specifies radius R the control moves the nozzle along a circular path with that radius The machine maintains the modal contouring feedrate F along the circular path DN X G03 G02 X_Y_R_ F G03 X_Y_I_J_ F G03X_Y_R_ F_ G02 X_Y_I_J_ F_ EM 544 R 07 10 1 132 Example G91 G02 X5 Y4 I7 J 3 When the block uses R instead of I and J there are two possible arcs
82. Adaptive pierce mode is available only for lasers equipped with the optional Process Monitor system described later in this section Pierce dwell Specifies the duration of the pierce sequence If Ramped Pierce Standoff is used the nozzle will move from the initial pierce standoff Ramp from value to the final pierce standoff Ramp to value in Pierce dwell seconds This also applies to the Ramped Pierce Focus function see BEAM FOCUS POSITION Note In Ramped pierce mode the Pierce dwell field cannot be edited and displays the sum of the ramp step times on the Ramped Pierce Parameters page Laser power Specifies the peak laser power in each pulse during the pierce sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 68 Frequency and Duty cycle These parameters determine the frequency and duty cycle of the power waveform when pulsed laser power is used To use continuous wave not pulsed power for piercing set the duty cycle to 100 In pulsed laser power mode the pulse on time must be at least as long as the minimum pulse time attainable by the resonator If a duty cycle value results in a pulse on time that is too small the user will be prompted to enter a valid duty cycle before saving the file In this case the prompt message will display the range of duty cycle values the will produce an acceptable pulse on time for the given Frequency setting Beam size Changes the diameter of the laser beam produced during the pierce sequence Decre
83. Analog Inputs Outputs Axis Limit Switch Inputs I O Watch Window Process Monitor Alarm Tracking Manual Power Control W Diagnostic Data Window Parameters Window Manual Power Control Use the Manual Power Control command to open the Manual Power Control window As long as this window is open the Laser System will be in Manual Power Control mode This is a Special Operating Mode used for setup and maintenance purposes In Manual Power Control mode the laser beam can be turned on manually with the shutter closed by pressing the CYCLE START button on the Operator Control Station front panel EM 544 R 07 10 7 48 Manual Power Control Press CYCLE STOP to tum the beam OFF Pulse Control External Frequency 2000 Hz Duty Cycle Power Setting 3850 W D 5000 100 ki Fanuc To change the settings first select the Edit button The Edit button will change to Update Set the desired power level using the slider control or by entering a new value into the Power Setting field After the desired power level and pulse parameters are set use the Update button to transfer the power settings to the resonator control Press the CYCLE START button to turn on the laser beam Note The shutter remains closed while the Laser System is in Manual Power Control mode The Pulse Control buttons are used to select the source of the pulse control signal
84. Auto Focus Head configuration parameter descriptions Fume Collection System Blower OFF delay When a program ends the fume blower remains on for the time specified by this parameter The Auxiliary page displays the next three parameters only when Pallet Configuration on the General Configuration page is 8 x 20 The 8 x 20 cutting area uses a fume collection system with multiple exhaust sections controlled with separate damper gates The software only opens the gates for exhaust sections near the cutting head position Active Doors This parameter specifies the number of fume exhaust section gates that the software will keep open at the same time Zone On Delay If the cutting head moves into the area of a closed exhaust section for this length of time then the software opens the gate for that section Zone Off Delay If the cutting head moves outside the area of an open exhaust section for this length of time then the software closes the gate for that section Deformable Optic The Deformable Optic system is used to modify beam size in order to optimize cutting speeds and quality and minimize pierce times for materials of varying thickness and type A cut and pierce Beam Size setting is preset in each Process Parameter file DAC Offset The DC offset of the deformable optics pump D A converter amplifier This value is set during the initial setup and calibration of the deformable optic system Pressure Scaling Beam Wi
85. Auto Shutdown occurred which automatically causes DRIVES power to turn off An X Y or chiller fault occurred which automatically causes DRIVES power to turn off Loss of electrical power to motor Ball transfer limit switch malfunction Z axis encoder malfunctioned Z axis encoder cable defective Beam purge gas supply is low or turned off Faulty pressure switch Power failure Chiller selector switch set to STANDBY Blown fuse overload tripped in chiller Bad wire connection from chiller to I O PC Board Power failure Chiller requires more time to start than fault timer allows Filters dirty clogged Side panel not installed on chiller 1 or more fans not running CNC watchdog failure Failure PC and motion controller experienced a break in communications EM 544 R 07 10 7 118 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Console Input board failure Failure The console I O board is no longer communicating with the CNC control If this message is displayed ignore all other System Alarms until this message is cleared 24Vdc power supply failure e Faulty connection in flat 10 conductor I O board cable console or PC enclosure Faulty connection at I O communications board PC enclosure Faulty connection in ribbon cable from motion controller to communications board PC enclosure Console warning zone has been entered Normal An external proximity safety device safet
86. C board failed If no button was pressed e Ball Transfer Remote Station not connected when Ball Transfer option was enabled Bad wiring connection to a CYCLE STOP or FEEDHOLD button located on the console or hand held pendant Wrong material library was used Incorrect setup for chosen material Resonator maintenance overdue Wrong material library was used Incorrect setup for chosen material Resonator maintenance overdue e Broken wire connection e Module has failed e The Remote Station keyswitch was left in the ENABLED position after Lens Centering was completed Remote station must be ENABLED Normal Turn keyswitch on remote pendant to to align the beam ENABLE Retract head before axis move Normal X Y motion is not permitted if nozzle is within 1 5 38 mm of pallet height and either the RAPID TRAVERSE light is on or the head is not tracking material This alarm also occurs if head is not up when user selects Program Test mode without Z axis moves Retract head to move pallets Normal Z axis moved below home switch while X and Y were homing or pallet motion was attempted with Z down Safety gate open Normal The cut area enclosure gate is open If gate is not visibly open e Must press RESET to reset safety relay e Gate switch is not made e Both doors must be closed to clear alarm Safety zone has been entered Normal An external proximity safety device safety mat or
87. Description The 9900 grid macro moves the cutting head in rapid traverse to the locations defined by A B I J X and Y and calls the part subprogram from each location The macro calls the first subprogram from machine coordinates X Y when K is zero To complete the first row the macro proceeds in the x machine direction The second row begins under the first part at a lower y coordinate and repeats in the machine x direction The macro continues this procedure until it completes all rows When the macro returns to the calling program it maintains the cutting head Z position commanded at the end of the last subprogram When the macro call specifies R the macro commands coordinate rotation before calling the subprogram The macro rotates the part about its starting point Therefore the programmer must consider the resulting position of the starting point when determining the I J X and Y values The grid macro commands G92 X0 YO before rotating the coordinate system After a main program calls the grid macro with R gt 0 the main program should use G53 to move between parts or re establish the work coordinate system with G92 To avoid an extra move at the start of each part the subprogram should begin with the cutting head already at the coordinates of the first pierce If programmed in absolute G90 mode local X0 YO should be the location of the first pierce Example Program Using P9900 This program calls subprogram
88. ER UP M90 Raise the ball transfer mechanism to the UP position M90 commands the optional ball transfer mechanism to the UP position This feature is typically used in conjunction with automated material handling systems such as the CINCINNATI MMHS M91 BALL TRANSFER DOWN M91 Lower the ball transfer mechanism to the DOWN position M91 commands the optional ball transfer mechanism to the DOWN position This feature is typically used in conjunction with automated material handling systems such as the CINCINNATI MMHS EM 544 R 07 10 7 154 M98 SUBPROGRAM CALL M98 P_ L_ Subprogram call with no arguments The M98 command transfers control from the calling program to a subprogram The M98 block specifies the subprogram name after P If the subprogram is in the same file as the calling program only the program name is required If the subprogram is in a separate file P is followed by the file name including its extension if any and its path if different from the calling program Calling Program Sub program 100 M98 P110 M30 The program can call the subprogram more than once by specifying the number of times with L Example Calling a subprogram named 1200 three times M98 P1200 L3 When a program calls a subprogram with M98 the two programs share the same set of local variables See the SUBPROGRAMS AND MACROS topic M99 END SUBPROGRAM M99 P__ Enda subprogram and return control to the main program
89. ETAINER NUT 20 22 HSS ENCLOSURE COVER 23 24 25 LENS ADJUSTMENT SCREW 26 GAS JET TIP SEE NOTE Cutting Head Assembly Diagram EM 544 R 07 10 7 90 LUBRICATE BALL SCREW lt lt en c 2 1 10 inch Lens Drawer dummy 4 Lower Tip Assembly 2 7 5 inch Lens Drawer installed 5 Lens Adjusting Screws 3 5inch Lens Drawer dummy 6 Lens Door Auto Focus Cutting Head LENS FOCAL POINT LOCATION Background The diameter of the laser beam remains essentially constant as it travels through the beam delivery system Beyond the focusing lens in the cutting head assembly however the beam diameter decreases with distance to a minimum at the focal point Since the total energy of the incoming raw beam is concentrated in the small area of the focused spot the resulting power density is high enough to vaporize or melt most materials Since power density is power level divided by the area of the spot the maximum power density occurs at the focal point where the beam diameter is smallest The beam diameter increases beyond the focal point of the lens unless the beam is absorbed by some material The vertical location of the laser beam focal point is a critical parameter that affects the quality and accuracy of the cutting process The focal point is different for every lens due to manufacturing and mounting variations Prerequisites e Nozzle standoff calibration is complete e The focusi
90. Fi Line 2472 10 20 AM FILE TYPES The Laser System control software gets the information it needs to execute cutting applications from two types of data files NC Program files and Process Parameter files A third type of file the Batch Program file may be used if desired to create a list of NC Program files to be executed in the specified order EM 544 R 07 10 7 4 The File menu commands and Tool Bar buttons described later can be used to open these files for viewing editing and to create new files When opening an existing file or creating a new file a window will appear in the Application Workspace displaying the file s contents The Title Bar of each file view window contains the name of its file When a file is modified it must be saved using File Save or Tool Bar Save command before any changes will take effect An asterisk will appear next to the file name of any file that has been modified but not saved The following topics describe each of the three types of file and their view windows NC PROGRAM FILE The NC Program file contains the NC codes that determine the part feature geometry and control the various machine cutting functions NC programs which may be as simple as a single part or as complex as multiple sheets of nested parts are typically generated by nesting post processing software packages such as the CINCINNATI Laser Programming and Nesting Software application NC Program file na
91. H argument not valid Invalid G code See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Invalid M code See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic N NO O1 m oO A A a oO _ DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Line numbering syntax error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic BT Look ahead error too many lines between motion Main program not found See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic BT Math statement error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic BT Near field pressure exceeds Far field Dynamic Assist Gas Near field pressure G102 pressure A greater than Far field pressure G102 B No feedrate specified in program See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic GS No program name in subroutine call See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic TT No R I or J specified for circle See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic ny Pallets are disabled for Lower Pallet A pallet move was attempted while M43 was active Special Function mode M43 Clear parts from pallet and command M44 before attempting a pallet move Parser out of memory Internal error call CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Service Department Process Parameter library not found Process Library file not found File name misspelled in program File not located in MATERIAL subdirectory If file is not in the MATERIAL subdirectory the G89 call must specify the file directory path Process Parameter out of range error An invalid Process Parameter setting for assist gas G89 A or B argument no
92. HMMSS Day 3013 D The control maintains these system variables for clock functions An NC program statement can assign their value to a variable or use the system variables in a math or logic statement A program cannot change these system variables by assigning a value to the variable CNC Date System Variable 3011 The CNC sets system variable 3011 with the date and calendar year The variable value is an eight digit integer with the year month and date separated as shown yyyymmdd The year can be 0 to 9999 month is 01 to 12 and date is 01 to 31 CNC Clock System Variable 3012 The CNC maintains 3012 with the current time from the CNC clock The variable value is a six digit integer with the hour minute and second separated as shown hhmmss The data range for 3012 is 000000 to 235959 The hour is in 24 hour clock format Military Time where 000001 is one second after midnight Weekday System Variable 3013 Programs can use 3013 to read the day of the week The variable value is a one digit integer 1 thorough 7 for Sunday through Saturday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat l 2 3 4 3 6 I Beam On Time System Variable 3015 This variable accumulates the elapsed time between Beam ON G84 or G85 and Beam OFF commands M35 M37 M42 M47 or M30 The accumulated time includes any dwell times 7 173 EM 544 R 07 10 System Variable 3015 is a floating point number in seconds Resolution is 001 sec The contro
93. HV Interlock must NOT be BYPASSED to align the beam or run a program Normal The High Voltage Interlock switch on the console is set to BYPASS Internal PMAC error Circle radius Failure Part programming error Ending point specified for arc circle cannot be reached using specified radius Internal PMAC error Run time Failure Motion controller run time error Internal PMAC error Servo Failure Motion controller servo error Lens coolant failure Normal Less than 0 1 GPM flow through lens e Chiller switch set to STANDBY cooling circuit e Chiller disconnect set to OFF Lens damage detected inspect Normal The optical sensor detected smoke or e Contamination in the beam delivery system debris near the cutting lens e Fumes from debris on lens top surface focusing lens Normal Reminder that the ball transfer mechanism If ball transfer are down and message persists must be lowered before a pallet move request can e Check for loose wire be executed e Verify prox switch is in range Lower ball transfer to move pallets Lower pallet must be in the cutting position in order to execute M43 Normal Lower Pallet Special Function can only be invoked when the lower pallet is IN See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Normal Master relay that supplies power to X Y Z If drives were not manually turned off e Auto Shutdown feature was recently selected e An X Y or chiller fault occurred which auto
94. ING in SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual for lens cleaning procedures Note A lens can be easily damaged if mishandled Refer OPTICS HANDLING AND CLEANING in SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual for optics handling procedures Insert the lens holder in the cutting head Make sure the lens holder is inserted with the seal down curved side of lens up Push the lens holder into its slot against the spring pressure and tighten the locking screw to lock the holder in place Momentarily activate nitrogen assist gas to force the cutting head components into proper alignment To activate nitrogen assist gas open the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar and select the Nitrogen button After one second select the button again to stop gas flow Open the Lens Centering window Recommended values are Length of Flash 0 050 seconds and Flash power level 50 Watts Click Edit to change any settings in the Lens Centering window Note that changed settings will not take effect until End Edit is selected Lens Centering Eq Laser Power Laser High Voltage On 1009 W Length of Flash 0 050 sec _ Assist Gas Flash Power Level 50 Watts Oxygen d Warm up Power Level 1010 Watts f lv Beam On beam remains on after flash Laser Shutter Closed Press CYCLE STOP to turn the beam OFF _ F
95. LASER NOT GENERATE Laser operation was attempted when the resonator was not in the discharging state EM 544 R 07 10 7 128 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S 4094 VANE PUMP Exhaust pump overload motor contactor thermal See resonator manual switch tripped 4099 GAS PRES NOT REACH After starting High Voltage the discharge tube gas See resonator manual pressure was not controlled within the required tolerance 4100 INVERTER ABNORMAL 1 Turbo blower inverter issued an alarm Check See resonator maintenance manual inverter LED indicator 4101 INVERTER FREQUENCY Turbo blower inverter did not reach required See resonator manual REACHED SIGNAL ABNORMAL frequency after 120 seconds 4105 TURBO BLOWER ABNORMAL J Turbo blower motor winding temperature exceeded See resonator manual TEMPERATURE alarm limit 4106 TURBO BLOWER OIL LOW Turbo blower sensor indicated low oil level 4107 EXTERNAL FOLDING A sensor indicated that the folding mirror is not See resonator manual MIRROR NOT INSTALLED installed 4132 PARAMETER IS CHANGED A parameter was changed Press RESET to clear pn the alarm Laser serial port configuration failure CNC could not initialize resonator interface COM PC Serial COM port used for CNC resonator port interface is not configured properly or is malfunctioning Laser serial port could not be CNC could not open resonator interface serial COM See Laser serial port configuration failure opened
96. M 544 R 07 10 The grid macro calls the first subprogram from work coordinates X Y when K is zero To complete the first row the macro proceeds in the local x direction The second row begins under the first part at a lower y coordinate and repeats in the local x direction This procedure continues until the macro completes all rows Example Program Using P9800 This example part has six holes 1 5 in diameter on 2 in centers in three columns and two rows in the center of an 8 x 6 rectangle 02000 PART PROGRAM WITH 9800 G20 G90 F100 G89 PMS135 LIB G92 X0 YO G65 P9800 A3 B2 I2 J2 X6 Y4 S2001 RO KO G86 X4 Y3 I8 J6 M30 02001 HOLE SUBPROGRAM G91 G73 X0 Y0 D1 5 G90 M99 9900 Part Grid Macro G65 P9900A BIJ XYS RKZ Repeat part in rectangular grid pattern Programs use the 9900 grid macro to repeat a part in a rectangular grid pattern on the sheet The program calls the grid macro once and the grid macro repeatedly calls a subprogram for one part Machine X0 YO A columns In this figure the grid macro calls the subprogram from the lower left corner of each part A Number of parts in machine x direction columns B Number of parts in machine y direction rows I J Distances between part calls in machine x and y directions EM 544 R 07 10 7 158 X Y Machine coordinates where the grid macro calls the part farthest from machine X0 YO S Part program name Since the macro call provides the
97. Mirror Alignment Diagnostics Statistics CONFIGURATION Maint Configuration opens the Machine Configuration window which is used to view and modify system parameters and installed option settings The Machine Configuration window is actually several dialogs or pages housed in a common frame window Along the top of the frame window is a row of tabs one for each configuration page Select any tab to open the corresponding page and close the previously open page Note The Machine Configuration command is disabled while the laser control is in Auto mode The Machine Configuration window is divided into these sections one window page covers each section e General Configuration e Option Configuration e X Axis Configuration e Y Axis Configuration e Z axis Configuration e Auxiliary Configuration e I O Labels Configuration e Serial Port Configuration EM 544 R 07 10 7 34 Note The Machine Configuration dialog is for use primarily by CINCINNATI Service personnel to modify system parameters not normally changed by the operator Changing configuration parameters by non CINCINNATI personnel is restricted to the parameters specified in the Edit button function description Button Functions OK Closes Machine Configuration window Any changes will be saved Cancel Closes Machine Configuration window without saving changes Edit When the Machine Configuration window is first opened all parameter edit
98. NTACT STANDOFF SENSING scecdecccsintridtinaoeenciengecasisdiecas 7 85 LASER GROT eee ere ee A E E 7 86 SE TUF FORA LASER SHOT ssciicienin iana a a ETS 7 86 TAKING A LASER SHO T erracrnenenc airiran Era EEA 1 87 CENTERING THE FOCUSING LENS ismin aea 7 87 LENS CENTERING PROCEDURE veeceeectenctiieriteeteeecit ieee 7 88 LENS FOCAL POINT LOCATION iciucsancouaiasenretensdivpnceaciaheassnieaestaseeniedeeces 7 91 FOCUS CALIBRATION AUTO FOCUS HEAD ee 7 92 ASSIST GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 7 93 RAPID PIERCE ADJUST MEN Y S prciciccteesossdiaatensacnntd ga inora eaa a anin 7 94 CUTTING PROCEDURES FIRST RUN OF FARTO aereses sprees cs sceeensevnns dace steeeseccensresnscnactasaneneneresmeznsiniess 7 95 ERROR RECOVER Waves nesgin cesar teerdcensesenciestecrenaresereneiteapecaaneresmsencaneese 1 97 CUTTING HEAD BREAKAWAY sis crisccostncctetvenacenrscnsieccescemsadensteesiecessieeeie 1 97 RESTARTING A PROGRAM pecte ccecessectucesaitecacveresoiantunattasatansserssetseadieee 1 97 BATCH MODE PROGRAM EXECUTION si cisstescesientensosansesscmeacteavsesencecerianis 7 98 MACHINE SETUP CHECKING cessecescrsevsencindesstizectcecs lt eduecenasteeatansdnsenmsenatierns 7 99 AUTO FOCUS CUTTING HEAD FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION eee 7 103 AUTOFOCUS SETUP anisina reteset eee en ene 7 104 FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM HOME OFFSETS naese 7 104 FOCUS SETUP FOR LENS CENTERING 2etcientietcteeiaiancs 7 104 FOCUS RELATED PROCESS PARAMETERS n 7 105 AUTO FOCUS OPERATION s
99. PLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Process Parameter out of range error An invalid ramp step power Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or power setting encountered by the NC Program parser G103 R through W argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid pulse duty cycle Process Parameter was Out of range Process Parameter file setting or pulse duty cycle encountered by the NC Program parser G89 R or S argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid pulse frequency Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or pulse frequency encountered by the NC Program parser G89 R or S argument Process Parameter out of range error f An invalid ramp step time Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or ramping time increment encountered by the NC Program parser G103 A through E argument Process Parameter out of range An invalid laser power Process Parameter was Out of range Process Parameter file setting or error resonator wattage encountered by the NC Program parser G89 T or Q argument exceeds nominal power rating of resonator Program feedrate exceeds machine The program attempted to command a feedrate The Rapid Traverse Speed listed in Section limits greater than the Rapid G0 Speed 4 is not specified on the X Axis and Y Axis pages of the Maint Configuration window Program feedrates are not commanded in the prope
100. SECTION 7 OPERATION A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE CINCINNATI CL 800 SERIES LASER SYSTEM Edited for CINCINNATI Laser Control Software Version 8 2 CINCINNATI INCORPORATED CINCINNATI OHIO 45211 EM 544 R 07 10 COPYRIGHT 2010 CINCINNATI INCORPORATED SECTION 7 OPERATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HMI OVERVIEW LASER SYSTEM DISPLAY WINDOW c cccsescccsessesseceeseesseseeseesecsesseeeeeeeeee 7 1 VINEN Y N a 7 2 TOOL BAR aaeeea nae a Og nnn E EES ENA 7 2 STATUS INDICATORS CONTROL BAR e PROCESS STATUS BAR cccccsesscssessessessesecsuesecsecsessesensstsersecsessusaneeeaneaven 73 APPLICATION WORKSPACE sccssssecsessessessessessesecsucssesusssessesteateseeaeees 73 OPERATOR CONSOLE CONTROL BAR o n 73 PROGRAM MODES CONTROL BAR 7 4 PROGRAM STATUS BAR ccsccscsssssessessesecsuesecsussessessesstsecsussessuesneseeneeeee 7 4 MAIN STATUS BAR ccscssecsecsessessesseseesuesecsrssecsessessessessesersussuseeeaseeeeeseeee 7 4 FILE TYPES esac etanercept he cee leanne tnt ee te esaeeeentice 7 4 NC PROGRAM FILE cccccsecseseeseessessessesecsuesscsssesseseesetsersucsueeseaneeseeeseven 7 5 PROCESS PARAMETER FILE sccssessessesseesessecsesseseeseesecssesessessseseeeneevee 7 5 BATCH PROGRAM FILE ccscccsccesssessessesecsresecsecsesseseeseesersecsessecaneeesneeeen 7 6 CNC RUN WINDOW cccccsccsecsessesscsscsscescsecsucseseesessesenssesensessseessateseaneeteeeeens Ta CONTROL BARS OPERA
101. Saree peer cee nee ree eer eer ke ee ee ere ee 7 150 MOO PROGRAM S TOP sisisi enina totes levies i eis eee 7 150 MOTOPF TIONAL STOP sirimni ennnen aa i ea e b cee ace 7 150 MO2 END OF PROGRAM aoc cdiclica oestrone Ea ERA 7 150 M30 END OF PROGRAM REWIND seeeeesesesesesesssssssssssssesrsrsrsn 7 150 MoS BEAM C aeee ee nnn ener mre en one iani a er eer a Ni eee 7 150 M6 2 AROLD MODE sicrsdioun tirinn Cer er etre crore eter eer renee er re errr 7 150 M37 BEAM AND GAS OFF SHUTTER CLOSE ee 7 151 M38 2 MOLD MODE TIME D eee rescue tasenciererenseegedineeeeiecieenk 7 151 MATZ DOV N aaa EAEN E cs toc etcetera ees eevee 7 151 AA E ela cc ose ee E eee sete T ee 7 151 M43 LOWER PALLET SPECIAL FUNCTION seess 7 151 M44 DISABLE LOWER PALLET SPECIAL FUNCTION 7 152 M45 OPTIONAL STANDOFF MODE ie iseicsccestestecesdcasdicsartcaceoverecdeaserestnts 7 153 MAT Me UR rate cetera os Eniri ee EEEE EE SENSAN RRE 7 153 M48 FEEDRATE OVERRIDE DISABLE sicesiscrerssstriesscretunerantand 7 153 M49 FEEDRATE OVERRIDE ENABLE eeseeeseseseeeseeesssssssesesrsrsn 7 153 M50 SWITCH PALLE eee eee pre inini terror ere rer treet errr re 7 154 M51 AUXILIARY OUTPUT CUIMED a seieccicccensreverttatriindniueridiackeinn 7 154 M67 OPTIONAL ASSIST GAS PRESSURE cccxuieetereneisncs 7 154 M90 BALL TRANSFER Rapes rect eeee 7 154 M91 BALL TRANSFER DOWN scx ceseedvtecetestrventaciotrueicacuerentacenieienceet 7 154 M98 SUBPR GRAM GALL gata seer rescueiaete arenes EE n EAEE EE Ae An
102. TOR CONSOLE ccccscssessessssscsuessesessesessresessesenssesersetsecsseasstsansavereeees 7 9 RESONATOR CONTROLS cccsccsssscssessesecsuesecsssessessessesensucsetsussneeecsneeeee 7 9 OVERRIDE SETTINGS ccccccccecsecsessessessecsessesersecsseseeseteessneaestesneeeeeeees 7 10 OPERATING MODES cscsesssssessessessucsessecsessessessessesstsetsacsneateatsaneseseneees 7A OVERRIDE ADJUST cceccccccscssecsessessesscsucsessessesstssessesersetseceetsetstesteeessneaeeeess 7 12 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS cccccscceesscsseseeseescsessessessessesecsecsersecsecsesneeteaneaeen 7 13 PROGRAM MODES ccsscssesscssesecssesecsecsessessessessesstsersresecssesetsteatsateseaeeseeees 7 14 PROGRAM TEST MODE ccccccsssssessessesecsecsessesseesessrsetserseesecsseseeteeneees 7 14 REWIND ccccecceccecsecsessecseseessesecsecsucsecsucsecsucsesetsacsetsatsarsussutsacsetssssseeees 7 14 BLOCK DELETE MODE ccccccsesssesssssesecsesessessessessrssesersessnestesseeteaseees 7 15 OPTIONAL STOP MODE ccccssessessessessecsecsessecerssessesstsussessreatestesnesteeneees 7 15 SINGLE BLOCK MODE I 7 15 TRACE MODE A 7 15 MENU COMMANDS RICE ME NG Pane ee eR ne ere ere ee eee eee eee een eee 7 17 NE eaae E ae eas eye na ag meee eee 7 17 ener ee eee ee err eee er ee re ee re ee eee eee ee 7 17 Ge re OP IN aga ress cect 7 19 OPEN LOADED PROGRAM ics igereocsicontacnarctctedacesacd cas aceaaaantaransedebxeeeadles 7 19 OPEN CURRENT PROCESS xia ecasthecieccaieritee c
103. The Focus page of the Process Parameter window contains the Near field and Far field settings for focus position and dynamic assist gas pressure used for automatic operation Ramp Pierce focus This setting configures the pierce process to change focus position during the pierce sequence The pierce sequence begins with a pierce focus position based on the Pierce from settings specified for the near and Far field During the pierce time the focus position changes by the distance specified with the Pierce Ramp value ending with a focus position based on the near and Far field Pierce to settings Near field focus Pierce and Cut These settings specify the position of the focal point for piercing and cutting when the nozzle is in the Near field of the laser beam The Near field is where the cutting head is closest to the laser resonator The focus settings specify positions relative to the 0 000 inch focus position A negative value specifies a focus position below the nozzle tip The allowable range for focus setting values depends on the Auto Focus Max Travel and Home Offset settings see Focus Range diagram 7 105 EM 544 R 07 10 Pierce focus Focusing lens Ramp 0 000 in Sin Lens Near fiela ae ee 60 he high capacitar from 0 055 0 05519 to pressure 1 Sad ainssadsd pressure 2 Poptional MIET Dynamic Assist Gas j Ti z Mear Field Far Field Far field focus Pierce and Cut
104. These settings specify the focal position for piercing and cutting when the nozzle is in the Far field of the laser beam The Far field is where the cutting head is farthest from the laser resonator The focus settings specify positions relative to the 0 000 inch focus position A negative value specifies a focus position below the nozzle tip The allowable range for focus setting values depends on the Auto Focus Max Travel and Home Offset settings see Focus Range diagram Focusing Lens This setting specifies which lens drawer will be used This setting tells the Auto Focus control software to apply the Home Offset value for the appropriate lens AUTO FOCUS OPERATION HOMING THE FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM Before the Auto Focus can be used in a program the focus control system must be homed If Auto Focus homing is required simply pressing the RESET button on the Control Station front panel when the control is in Jog mode will start the process The Auto Focus drive motor will then move the lens holder down to a fixed reference position until it encounters the home switch and then move upward the distance specified by the Auto Focus Home Offset field in the Operator Set up window The homing operation ends with the lens at the 0 000 inch focal position PROGRAMMING A program can specify focus settings from a Process Parameter file using G89 or explicitly using G102 The G102 macro call specifies focus settings with these a
105. Work coordinates at the same time The displayed positions change when any axis moves This window also displays the Distance to Go and Following Error of the current motion command the combined X axis and Y axis Feedrate and the target and actual nozzle Standoff EM 544 R 07 10 7 32 ai All Positions Note When the Z axis raises the nozzle greater than 0 040 inches 1 mm above the target standoff position the actual standoff display reads When the Machine Offsets window specifies non zero Offset Distances for the alternate machine coordinate system the All Positions window includes the cutting head position in the alternate machine coordinate system All Positions Keyboard Shortcut Alt V P sequence RUN WINDOW GRAPHICS The View Run Window Graphics command enables or disables the graphic display of the loaded sheet program plot in the CNC Run Window When the function is active a check mark will be displayed next to Run Window Graphics in the View menu and the CNC Run Window will display the plot graphics Keyboard Shortcut Alt V G sequence WINDOW ZOOMING The Zoom commands at the bottom of the View menu can be used to change the displayed area of an NC Program Plot window or the Run Window Graphics plot Zoom Window Use this command to select a rectangular area to magnify The Zoom Window command changes the cursor appearance to that of the Zoom Area selecti
106. acccssccceccerecteee te erieteciegeap neice 7 106 HOMING THE FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM sessscteciescensasics 7 106 WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION MANAGER COIN siete a accep teciava rites seers aaa aAa te ccuacutaeneceteeescece 7 109 LASER UTILITIES FOLDER sesso teas ge cereeeesetieetencteseneacetavetieciescereseees 7 110 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES 7 110 SETUR ACCON Paneer ner eer ener eee er er ree rte 7 111 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES 7 112 EMERGENCY REPAIR DiS Ras seccecsei te cendeccnietenaeoncurastsdivertncciesters cece 7 112 NETWORK SETUP sriain e a errr ree 7 112 JOINING ADOMAN sce atte ceneenaccercestacaaseee scctedesaesaeeece a euteateesaeneen tease 7 112 DRIVE DESIGNATIONS cictacc tere rracpeciesertacsasecece teecices bi cceneeetenciicaiaeenaeuneesnests 7 112 MAPPING NETWORK DRIVES reiesecceicecencuseuraetenisinneveantagerertiodeeseevesteets 7 113 BACKING UPF THE CONTROL gsis se ccsdieasicncserareerastanatpscyveteceenertis ea ini 7 113 MULTIPLE OPERATOR USER ACCOUNTS ciccetrectassgirestecucceverttcieveercestcets 7 113 TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION gsc ieceseectorecreneccectanctnnanuerectenersisannederetectes 7 113 ALARMS AND MESSAGES OPERATOR FYI MESSAGES asien TE 7 115 SYS TEMALARMS siyratini naia E Enia 7 118 PROGRAM ERROR G rernediirinia n i 7 125 LASER ALARM G resni a aa aeai 7 128 TROUBLESROO Cee ee ee 7 129 EM 544 R 07 10 LASER NC PROGRAMMING STANDARD G CODE G irorrarnirin tendrai tree re ere a ee ree
107. ace text display by the Laser System CNC HMI application A check mark will appear next to the currently active language Before selecting a new language save close any open files The CNC HMI application will automatically close after the new language is selected When the CNC HMI application is restarted the new user interface language will be active File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Control Bars gt RE Enlist Units gt Spanish Axes Positions Modal G Codes All Position Information v Run Window Graphics Zoom Window Zoom Extents Zoom In Zoom Out Keyboard Shortcut Alt V L sequence UNITS View Units opens a fly out menu to configure the user interface for displaying English or Metric units View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Control Bars Language v English Axes Positions Metric Modal G Codes All Position Information v Run Window Graphics Zoom Window Zoom Extents Zoom In Zoom Out When this command is selected the English Metric menu appears with a check mark beside the currently selected display units This selection does NOT affect program execution in inch mode G20 or metric mode G21 Keyboard Shortcut Alt V U sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 30 ALARMS AND MESSAGES WINDOW The Alarms and Messages window displays a list of all currently active alarm and FYI messages Messages are displayed in different colors
108. acking material Normal The RESET button must be pressed e The DRIVES selector switch was turned to to reactivate the Z amplifier This message will LOCK OFF always appear following loss of DRIVES power or An Auto Shutdown occurred which certain Z axis faults DRIVES power must be re automatically turns off DRIVES power established before this message will appear An X Y or chiller fault occurred which automatically turns off DRIVES power One of the following alarms occurred Z fatal following error Z amp fault Z soft overtravel or noncontact head hard overtravel If Z axis will not home Both the Z home and Z down proximity switches are tripped indicating bad switch operation or wiring Normal Noncontact head lowered more than 0 50 Material warp is excessive inches 12 7 mm over a 6 0 inch 152 mm move Head tracked off material while tracking material 7 123 EM 544 R 07 10 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Z axis fatal following error Failure The motor did not go where it was e Incorrect Following Error Limit parameter on the commanded to go The actual position of the motor Configuration screen default 0 125 in or 3 2 may not differ from the commanded position by mm more than 0 125 inches 3 2 mm Noncontact Max Accel machine configuration parameter set too high Faulty encoder or brake Faulty wiring on motor or encoder Z axis Max Speed for all Moves too hig
109. adial error inches or mm Roundness tolerance T is the radial distance between two concentric circles that enclose the contoured shape To use this formula the specified roundness tolerance must be greater than T and not more than T max The maximum acceleration also determines the maximum feedrate for contouring an arc The following tables include that requirement by specifying a maximum roundness T_ for each value of K If the roundness tolerance does not exceed Tmax then the calculated feedrate will not command the machine to exceed the maximum acceleration CL 800 Arc Feedrate Programming Machines built July 1999 and later Fast Pack Drive Design P aXB 26 500 0002 in 005 mm 004 in 102 mm 26 500 0002 in 005 mm 003 in 076 mm 26 500 0002 in 005 mm 003 in 076 mm To determine the feedrate for contouring an arc compare the calculated maximum feedrate to a minimum arc feedrate typically 30 IPM and select the higher value Then compare the selected value to the material feedrate and use the lower value G04 DWELL G04P__ Program Dwell The G04 or G4 command causes NC program execution to dwell for the time specified by the P argument in milliseconds This dwell time does not include the block processing time of the CNC command Example to dwell for one second G04 P1000 EM 544 R 07 10 7 134 G09 EXACT STOP ONE BLOCK G09 Use Exact Stop for one block The
110. ai 7 155 M99 END SUBPROGRAM rinier sr enaar ia eiei E rE EErEE 7 155 M130 AND M131 Z AXIS ANTIDIVE cticicsccentotetuatiaeneneend 7 155 M135 SPEED GAS BEAM OFF ccc cesctesvecsaasuecergstepeavsaeviduaieiecitieiecreds 7 156 M151 AUXILIARY OUTPUT WITH CONFIRMATION 7 156 CINCINNATI rte eee een ere eee 7 157 Cai 5G od Oo Bee ere ee ear ete ee eee ee ee ee 7 157 CUTTING MACRO G rirni eee rn er ree eee eee 7 160 GTS POLE MACRO eee ee eer eee eee ee ee ee 7 160 G76 SLOT MACRO arean eer eter en ere en er ree ee ee ere 7 161 CGS 8 ll UN 24 G5 ee eee erence roe eer enn ere nor ere re errr 7 161 683 OUTSIDE CIRCLE MACRO cic cceetest cee cere reicleecurnncriawoventeaoseesenercee 7 162 G86 OUTSIDE RECTANGLE MACRO oigiccce ee reseeeeetracaceetenescaeceneteeece 7 162 688 BOLT CIRCLE MACRO casiariureidis isiin iniaa diia eiai 7 163 G104 SHAPE MACRO eee eee re er ene er ee ere 7 163 M2 LEAD IN DESCRIPTION bacegscgecerescicayetsdvastrrarteaentien trace aeb 7 165 G105 LEADAN MACRO estas ccs seaecte rec cbecetene cote res nhielares eucueteteecberasetencte 7 166 EM 544 R 07 10 PROGRAM S TRUG TURE snimanie ee ee ee ee 7 167 PROGRAM NAME sarisini ni eaei 7 167 FROGRAM BODYT eroresaseann a n n aneren 7 167 BEAM ON AND OFF COMMANDS iaccontcnreosenartisvicncieeeneice 7 168 PROGRAM COMMENT Sioresiaeirnisnimanisr nianna erea 7 168 PROGRAM LINE NUMBERS wacarter nescence 7 168 BLOC ee ON Sy Se een n een nn ee ere eee 7 168 END OF PROGRAM asset eens cases c
111. am at the minimum and maximum limits of the DPC feedrate range 7 73 EM 544 R 07 10 FOCUS PARAMETERS On the Focus Parameters page of the Process Parameter window Beam Focus position and Dynamic Assist Gas Pressure parameters can be viewed and edited This page also contains Focusing Lens and Nozzle Tip settings which indicate which lens and nozzle are recommended for use with this material If Machine Setup Checking is active the lens and nozzle settings will be compared with the Cutting Head Setup window settings to detect machine setup errors If Machine Setup Checking is not active then these two fields are for reference only the actual lens and nozzle are to be manually installed by the operator Beam Focus Position The Focus Parameters page has separate focus settings for the Pierce and Cut process and each process has a Near field and Far field setting The Near field setting specifies the focus position when the cutting head is closest to the laser source The Far field setting specifies the focus position when the cutting head is farthest from the laser source As the Autofocus cutting head moves along the laser beam length it changes the focus position periodically to simulate a linear transition from the Near field to Far field setting Pierce focus Riamp in Near field Far field 0 675 Mear Field Far Field The pierce focus can be configured to change ramp during the pierce sequence The Pierce process always
112. and materials are critical See NONCONTACT HEAD CLEANING in SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual for more on nozzle tip assembly maintenance LASER SHOT The lens centering procedure described later in this section the beam delivery alignment procedure described in SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual and other maintenance tasks require taking a laser shot numerous times A laser shot opens the shutter and turns the beam on for a specified period of time at a specified power level The laser shot also opens the nitrogen assist gas valve to protect the lens The laser shot has several other names depending on the application When the laser shot is used for lens centering it is called a tape shot because the beam passes through a section of masking tape attached to the cutting head nozzle When the laser shot is used for beam delivery alignment it is called a card shot because the beam strikes a target card When the laser shot is used to determine the characteristics or mode of the laser beam it is called a mode shot or mode burn The laser shot is often referred to as a shutter flash since the shutter is opened briefly Note The procedure for taking a mode shot is not described in the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual The mode shot procedure is describe
113. ap too large Program duty cycle too aggressive decrease jerk setting DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S X2 fatal following error Failure See X1 fatal following error See X1 fatal following error X2 negative overtravel limit switch tripped Normal The X2 negative overtravel limit switch was See X1 negative overtravel limit switch tripped actuated X2 negative soft overtravel Normal See X1 negative soft overtravel See X1 negative soft overtravel X2 positive overtravel limit switch Normal The X2 positive overtravel limit switch was See X1 negative overtravel limit switch tripped tripped actuated X2 positive soft overtravel Normal See X1 positive soft over travel See X1 positive soft overtravel X motor parameters do not match Failure X1 and X2 speed and acceleration e Error in lt SerialNo gt i dat parameter file parameters must be identical Necessary to maintain gantry alignment when moving Y amplifier fault Failure See X1 amplifier fault See X1 amplifier fault Y axis exceeds Lower Pallet Special Function mode M43 limit Y axis It fault Normal The Y axis has reached the over travel limit specified in the Configuration for Lower Pallet Special Function This limit is considerably smaller than the travel range to discourage operators from climbing into the machine to load and unload parts Contact CINCINNATI INCORPORATED if additional travel i
114. apid Pierce followed by a start cutting sequence The Rapid Pierce process uses a blast of compressed air to clear molten material from the pierce area and has laser power assist gas pressure dwell time and standoff parameters that are distinct from the normal pierce settings See Rapid Pierce Parameters in the Cutting Process Parameters topic for more on Rapid Pierce G84 T3 Start cutting with no pierce This is the same as G85 no pierce The user can also start cutting without piercing by loading Process Parameters using G89 P___ from a file that has Pierce Mode set to No pierce See PIERCE PARAMETERS in the CUTTING PROCESS PARAMETERS topic G84 T4 Pierce only When the T4 argument is used with G84 there is no start cutting sequence performed In this case G84 processing is complete and NC program execution resumes as soon as the pierce sequence is complete G84 can be used when it is beneficial to execute all of the pierces in a program before cutting 1s started G84 T5 Rapid Pierce only This is the same as G84 T4 with a Rapid Pierce instead of a normal pierce sequence The following figures show the function of G84 T1 and T2 parameters Normal Pierce G84 T1 with Ramped Pierce OFF Normal Pierce G84 T1 with Ramped Pierce ON Normal Pierce o Step3 Power Power _ i Pressure Normal Pierce Pressure Normal Pierce pressure Step2 pressure Standoff Normal Pierce Power Standoff Normal Pierce standoff S
115. are commanded to move at top speed to the end point as specified by GOX lt value gt Y lt value gt NOTE Do not use GO for cutting Linear Interpolation X Y axes are commanded to move at programmed feedrate to the end point as specified by GO1X lt value gt Y lt value gt Circular Interpolation CW X Y axes are commanded to move at programmed feedrate in a clockwise arc to the end point as specified by G02X lt value gt Y lt value gt i lt value gt j lt value gt Circular Interpolation CCW X Y axes are commanded to move at programmed feedrate in a counterclockwise arc to the end point as specified by G02X lt value gt Y lt value gt i lt value gt j lt value gt Dwell X Y axes are commanded to a stop for a specified time duration GO4P lt value gt where lt value gt is expressed in milliseconds Exact Stop X Y axes are commanded to a brief stop at end point For rectangular moves this will ensure a sharp corner Inch mode Inch mode is specified All arguments including X Y arguments are expressed in inches Metric mode Metric mode is specified All arguments including X Y arguments are expressed in millimeters Position Capture move X Y axes are commanded to move as specified by X Y and F arguments If Position Capture input is activated during the move X axis and Y axis positions at that time are recorded for use in coordinate scaling functions Kerf Width Compensation Cancel Kerf width compensation is canceled Kerf
116. as encountered by the NC Program G89 V argument parser Process Parameter out of range error An invalid optional gas pressure parameter was Out of range Process Parameter file setting or optional assist gas pressure encountered by the NC Program parser Optional G102 I argument assist gas pressure setting must not exceed Assist Gas Valve Max Rating configuration value Process Parameter out of range error An invalid pierce dwell time Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or pierce dwell time encountered by the NC Program parser G89 D argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid pierce thru check time Process Parameter f Out of range Process Parameter file setting Pierce thru time was encountered by the NC Program parser Process Parameter out of range error An invalid pre cut dwell Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or pre cut dwell encountered by the NC Program parser G102 D argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid power burst time Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or power burst time encountered by the NC Program parser G102 T argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid ramp cooling time Process Parameter Out of range Process Parameter file setting or power ramp tip cooling time was encountered by the NC Program parser G103 F argument EM 544 R 07 10 7 126 DIS
117. asing the Beam size setting will result in a smaller beam diameter while increasing the setting will produce a larger beam diameter Nozzle Standoff The distance from the bottom of the nozzle tip to the workpiece surface The standoff can be configured to change ramp during the pierce sequence A ramped pierce standoff will result when the Ramp from parameter has a different value than Ramp to In this case the pierce sequence will start with the nozzle at the Ramp from standoff distance and end at the Ramp to distance Assist Gas Use these settings to specify which assist gas and what pressure to use for the pierce sequence RAMPED PIERCE PARAMETERS The Ramped Pierce Parameters page is used to configure a ramped power pierce which is a pulsed pierce in which the laser power duty cycle changes with time This page contains a table that allows the programming of a power ramp pattern consisting of up to 20 steps Each step defines a power value and time The laser power changes linearly from the previous value to the new value during the time specified for each step creating a user programmable power versus time pierce function The last step provides a Cool time The laser beam is turned off during this time to allow the work material to cool before starting the cut process A graph shows the power versus time profile To specify ramped pierce in a cutting program use G84 or G84 T4 when the pierce mode of the active Process Parameter f
118. ay of the week or disabled entirely Laser Start up diag mo To use the Automatic Startup feature keep the machine main power disconnect on the chiller power disconnect on and set the chiller System switch to REMOTE In addition the Laser System CNC HMI program must be running at the programmed startup time and the Automatic Operation Enabled box must be checked Select the Start Now button to immediately initiate a resonator startup When the programmed startup time arrives the control will command the laser resonator Mains to turn on This allows the chiller to circulate water at the required temperature before operation and initiates the resonator startup sequence If the control senses the chiller has not turned on the automatic startup is aborted The Automatic Startup function is complete when the resonator startup sequence reaches the Ready state Note The Automatic Laser Start up function will not automatically turn on resonator high voltage The High Voltage button on the Operator Console Control Bar must be manually pressed to activate high voltage and complete the resonator startup Sequence Keyboard Shortcut Alt L A sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 54 AUTO SHUT DOWN Using the Automatic Shut down function the Laser System can be programmed to automatically enter an idle state when the currently active cutting program terminates In this state the machine s servo drives are off inhibi
119. been calibrated or if the current user finds that touching the screen does not move the pointer arrow to the expected location the user should re calibrate the touchscreen Note The touchscreen does not need calibration each time the laser control application starts However users of significantly different height or operating position may wish to re calibrate the touchscreen Re calibration can be done at any time Calibration shortcuts are available in the Manager and Setup accounts and on some controls in the Operator account To begin the calibration procedure press the Windows Start button or press the Windows button on the keyboard to display the Start menu Choose Accessories Calibrate Touchscreen which will start the calibration routine The actual calibration routine may vary but the general procedure is to press several targets on the screen as directed and to accept the settings The procedure adjusts the touchscreen response for the height and operating position of the user 7 113 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 114 ALARMS AND MESSAGES Four types of messages are listed in the tables shown on the following pages Operator Messages Operator messages inform the operator when specific conditions affect machine operation or when specific service or maintenance procedures are required Operator messages are displayed in either the Alarms and Messages window or in temporary pop up message boxes Th
120. cally commanding the cutting head to the desired standoff the assist gas to the desired pressure and the focus lens to the desired focus per the specified Process Parameters Optional T codes can be used to enable enhanced operation G84 T2 Rapid Pierce G84 T3 No pierce same as G85 G84 T4 Pierce Only G84 T5 Rapid Pierce Only Begin cut sequence Begin cut sequence Pierce Time 0 Same as G84 T3 Load new Process Parameters G89 P lt file name gt lib is used to load the active cutting Process Parameters for a given material Absolute Command All subsequent X Y arguments will be interpreted as ACTUAL desired positions endpoints in the active coordinate system Incremental Command All subsequent X Y arguments will be interpreted as RELATIVE to the present position Work Coordinates Change Set Additional Process Parameters Pierce Ramping Power Control Disable Smart Rapids Non stop cutting Disables special non stop cutting mode Enable Smart Rapids Non stop cutting Enables non stop cutting of thin gage material This feature utilizes the speed gas feature as well as advanced lead in lead out trajectories to maximize throughput No pierce delay is permitted while in this mode Auto blend enabled default mode Enables automatic calculation of maximum allowable machine acceleration Feedrates may be reduced on some arc and corner moves in order to maintain reasonable accuracy and prevent excessive accelerati
121. cess Parameter file must match those currently displayed in the Cutting Head Setup window If Assist Gas Setup Checking is enabled see Z axis Setup page description in the Operator Set up window topic then both the cut and pierce assist gas types stored in the Process Parameter file must be mapped to one of the machine s assist gas ports as indicated in the Assist Gas Setup window If there are any conflicts between the two sets of parameters a Machine Setup Error window see figures that follow will pop up describing the nature of the setup conflict As a result of the machine set up error the program load or program execution process will be terminated To resolve a cutting head setup conflict install the correct nozzle and lens and or change the settings in the Operator Set up window to match To resolve an assist gas conflict make sure the gas supplies are correctly connected to the distribution manifold and or change the assist gas port configuration in the Operator Set up window to match If a setup error is reported even though the machine is properly set up and the Operator Set up window shows the correct settings then the Process Parameter file may contain an incorrect setting Clicking the Edit Process Parameters button in the machine setup error window will open the Process Parameter file that has a setup conflict 7 99 EM 544 R 07 10 Machine Set up Error set up and a process parameter file used by x Ther
122. cified by R with the last segment ending at the G105 x and y coordinates Angle between lead in line and first contouring move in degrees Default V is 90 degrees perpendicular lead in G105 also use the default if called with V0 Use V360 to command the lead in in the same direction as the first contouring move Positive angle is toward the beam side Lead in length Default length is 0 25 inches For M2 minimum W is eight kerfs EM 544 R 07 10 7 166 Arguments Associated with M2 Only A Dwell seconds before lead in move Default 0 250 seconds B Dwell seconds after lead in move Default 0 060 seconds Q Number of segments after lead in Range 1 to 5 default 3 G105 Description G105 calculates the starting position based on R U V W X and Y The macro moves the nozzle to that position and calls G84 to start the cut G105 contours the lead in with Kerf compensation and returns with the beam on PROGRAM STRUCTURE NC Programs are instructions for motion interpolation machine functions and program control NC Programs for the CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Laser System are ASCII text files written in the ISO format International Standard Organization NC Programs execute from the program name down to the end of program statement Each line is one NC block that may contain statements expressions program control G code or M code commands Each block can have a line number also called the sequence number assign
123. cking and to specify how the cutting head is currently set up Operator Set up Installed Nozzle 080 he high capacitance 040 str straight 040 dbl double 040 sho shower nozzle 060 dbl double 060 he high capacitance 062 sho shower nozzle 080 he high capacitance 100 LS long straight section 125 sp special 0 100 shorter ly Enable cutting head 160 sp special 0 150 shorter a setup checking other Enable cutting head set up checking Check this box to enable cutting head setup checking If cutting head set up checking is enabled then the Machine Setup Checking function will issue a machine set up error if the current focusing lens or nozzle tip is different than that which 1s specified by a Process Parameter file used by the active part program If cutting head setup checking is not enabled then the Machine Setup Checking function will not check for focusing lens or nozzle tip conflicts Installed Lens This set of buttons indicates which focusing lens is currently installed in the cutting head If cutting head setup checking is enabled the operator is required to click the appropriate lens button whenever the lens is physically changed in the cutting head Installed Nozzle This field indicates which nozzle tip is currently installed in the cutting head If cutting head setup checking is enabled the operator is required to select the matching item from the nozzle list whenever the nozzle 1s physically
124. come gray to indicate Program Test mode 1s off Note Program execution can be interrupted at any time by performing one of the following actions e Press the CYCLE STOP pushbutton on the Control Station front panel e Press the FEEDHOLD pushbutton on the Remote Station Note In an emergency situation press the EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton This action will halt program execution shut down the laser high voltage and stop all drive motion 7 Check Cutting Performance While the first few parts in a program are being cut check the Process Status Bar to verify that the actual assist gas pressure laser power and feedrate match the programmed values If desired stop the machine after the first few parts have been cut to check the part quality For additional assistance in diagnosing cut quality problems refer to the Process Parameters and Diagnostic Guide EM 544 R 07 10 7 96 ERROR RECOVERY CUTTING HEAD BREAKAWAY The cutting head assembly is magnetically attached to the Z axis block This connection limits damage when the cutting head strikes an obstruction When proximity sensors detect the breakaway connection has opened the machine is placed in Cycle Stop mode and the system alarm message Nozzle breakaway detected is displayed To re attach the cutting head and continue the cutting process follow this procedure l Except as noted do not press the on screen Rewind button on the Program Modes Con
125. contains a graph that shows the timing of the airblast relative to the laser beam Note The sum of Airblast off time plus Airblast on time must be less than or equal to the sum of Pierce time plus Cool time If this requirement is not satisfied when any of the time values are edited the new time value will be rejected and the user will be prompted to adjust Cool time accordingly EM 544 R 07 10 7 70 CUT PARAMETERS The Cut Parameters page contains the parameters that define how the cutting sequence is executed following G84 or G85 Laser power Frequency Duty cycle Feedrate Pre cut dwell Kerf width Power burst time Beam Size Nozzle Standoff Assist Gas Port Assist Gas Pressure 1 and Assist Gas Pressure 2 Optional M67 This page also contains check boxes to select Dynamic Power Control and Dynamic Assist Gas EF mse2502 1ib mmx o amm l a Laser power The peak laser power in each pulse during the cutting process Note that the actual average power produced by the laser is equal to the product of the Laser power Frequency and Duty cycle parameters Frequency and Duty cycle These parameters determine the pulse characteristics of the pulsed laser power when Dynamic Power Control DPC is not selected When DPC is selected the DPC parameters also control the frequency and duty cycle Refer to the discussion of Dynamic Power Control parameters for more details To use CW continuous wave m
126. curs When a program commands M130 the control disables Antidive until one of the following occurs 1 The program commands M131 2 The program commands M30 3 The operator rewinds the program 4 The operator loads a new program While M130 is active the control displays the FYI message Z axis antidive is disabled Programs use M130 for applications with significant material vibration M130 allows the head to follow moderately warped material or thin gage material that flutters due to interaction with assist gas pressure M135 SPEED GAS BEAM OFF M135 Turn laser beam off leave assist gas on M135 is similar to M35 except M135 leaves the assist gas on Discharge current remains off until the next G84 or G85 M35 acts like M135 when the Speed Gas option in the Variables menu is selected M135 leaves the gas on independent of the SPEED GAS selection M151 AUXILIARY OUTPUT WITH CONFIRMATION M151 Turn auxiliary output on and wait for confirmation input Similar to M51 M151 causes the auxiliary output relay contacts to close In addition to activating the auxiliary output M151 causes NC program execution to be suspended until the corresponding M151 customer input is received by the laser control The Auxiliary Output M151 Time out parameter in the Auxiliary Configuration window sets a limit on how long the laser control will wait for the confirmation input If the M151 auxiliary input is not toggled on off in less than thi
127. cut Alt F A sequence LOAD NC PROGRAM File Load NC Program allows the user to specify an NC Program file to load into program execution memory Each program must be loaded into memory before it can be run Once a program is loaded it can be run multiple times without being loaded again Note that only one program can be loaded at a time This command opens the Load NC Program to Execute window from which box to select a file to load The Load NC Program to Execute window is similar to the window used to open a file See the OPEN topic in the FILE section for help with using this window Some very large cutting programs may require several seconds to load The following message window will be displayed while the control is busy loading a program Loading NC program Note The Laser System user interface is disabled until the control finishes loading the program Keyboard Shortcut Alt F L sequence 7 21 EM 544 R 07 10 LOAD CURRENT PROGRAM File Load Current Program loads the NC Program in the currently active Program Edit window into program execution memory This command is enabled only when an NC Program file is open in the currently active window Each program must be loaded into memory before it can be run Once a program is loaded it can be run multiple times without being loaded again Note that only one program can be loaded at a time Some very large cutting programs may require several seconds to load T
128. d Normal The height sensor must be calibrated upon If sensor was already calibrated startup of CNC as well as any time the sensor is HSS electronics alarm will force a disconnected recalibration Noncontact Head Installed prox switch failed Noncontact feedback check tip wire connection Noncontact Z tip touch Nozzle breakaway detected Pallet loader E STOP pallet motion is disabled Pallet motion disabled during automatic pallet loading Pallet motion timed out Pallet s not in a valid position Pallets are disabled for Lower Pallet Special Function mode M43 Failure The noncontact head proximity switch opened after a program started with the switch closed The control displays this System Alarm message after the program stops Continued operation with the switch open will change the control to Contact Head mode Failure When the Z axis was at the top position the control detected a low voltage level for the height sensor Normal The noncontact head electronics indicated nozzle tip contact with material for longer than the Tip Touch Warning Delay specified on the Z axis page of the Maint Configuration window Normal One or more of three proximity switches have indicated head separation from the magnetic flange High Voltage is disabled Normal An external EMERGENCY STOP button was pressed on the pallet loader control Normal An attempt was made to jog the pallets wh
129. d by the Operator Start of Program Initialization The Start of Program Initialization feature is intended to eliminate any inconsistencies that might occur on the first cut sequence following a long interruption in cutting In the event that a cutting sequence has not occurred for a defined amount of time the control will delay the next cut sequence briefly allowing enough initialization time for the laser beam to stabilize and to purge the assist gas and air blast lines The cut sequence will then proceed as normal Beam Off Time The length of time for which the laser beam must be turned off between cuts to activate the Start of Program Initialization function A value of zero disables Start of Program Initialization Note This parameter can be edited by the Operator Extended pierce dwell The amount of time by which the first pierce cycle time is automatically increased when the Extended Pierce Cycle function is activated If no pierce cycle is programmed a dwell of Extra Cycle Time seconds is executed after the beam turns on before motion begins Note This parameter can be edited by the Operator Assist gas purge If the beam has been off for a period of time greater than Beam Off Time the assist gas line will be purged for Assist gas purge time before the next pierce is started Note This parameter can be edited by the Operator Rapid pierce airblast If the beam has been off for a period of time greater than Beam Off
130. d focus that causes the drive mechanism to respond The intended function of this parameter is to prevent unnecessary and trivial movement of the lens holder during dynamic focus adjustment For example the Auto Focus control should not move the lens while cutting a small circle even if the beam length changes enough for the control algorithm to calculate a slightly different lens position In position band Specifies the maximum following error in the Auto Focus drive that the control will tolerate when starting a cut sequence The following error is the difference between the actual lens position and the lens position required for the desired focus If the following error is greater than the In position band the G84 Pierce Cut operation will wait until the Auto Focus drive reduces the following error before transferring control to the next program block The In position band is used to compensate for cases when the X and Y axis drives change the beam length faster than the Auto Focus drive can maintain the corresponding lens position That condition can occur during high speed cutting Machine Configuration EEE aene a0 Psi 7 103 EM 544 R 07 10 AUTO FOCUS SETUP FOCUS CONTROL SYSTEM HOME OFFSETS The Z axis Setup window has a section for Auto Focus Home Offset settings These fields specify the home offset distance for the Auto Focus drive mechanism To accommodate lens variations there 1s a setting for each lens
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132. d in laser maintenance training SETUP FOR ALASER SHOT To take a laser shot open the Mirror Alignment or Lens Centering window For card shots and mode shots use Mirror Alignment window For tape shots use the Lens Centering window When the Mirror Alignment or Lens Centering window opens the user can verify and or edit the settings This table shows typical settings for each type of alignment shot EM 544 R 07 10 7 86 LENS CENTERING BEAM ALIGNMENT MODE EVALUATION TAPE SHOT CARD SHOT MODE SHOT 0 100 sec 0 020 sec 2 000 sec Beam Size Cut beam size from Process 170 185 Parameter file for current material Typical values are shown here See SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual for settings corresponding to specific resonators TAKING A LASER SHOT With the Mirror Alignment or Lens Centering window open enable the Remote Station by rotating the keyswitch on the Remote Station to the STATION ENABLE position Also make sure the SHUTTER keyswitch on the Control Station Side Panel is in the ENABLE position To take a laser shot rotate and hold the ARM SHUTTER switch 1 8 turn clockwise and then press the SHUTTER FLASH pushbutton on the Remote Station When the SHUTTER FLASH pushbutton is pressed the shutter will open and the laser beam will turn on at the specified power level and duration As soon as the
133. d the workpiece on the pallet against the X and Y stops and clamp the workpiece in place Make sure the surface of the workpiece 1s clean and free of rust and scale Remove any tape or paint in the cutting area of the workpiece top and bottom Move Pallet In Use the PALLET pushbuttons on the Operator Control Station front panel to move the pallet to the cutting position If a second pallet is in the cutting position move it to the OUT position Load Program Place the control in Auto mode by pressing the Auto button on the Operator Console Control Bar Load a cutting program See FILE MENU commands LOAD NC PROGRAM and LOAD CURRENT PROGRAM Check Process Parameters Open the Process Parameter file and verify that the cutting parameters are correct for the material to be cut See FILE MENU commands OPEN and OPEN CURRENT PROCESS Check Machine Adjustments Depending on the circumstances some or all of the adjustments listed next should be performed When setting up for the first cutting job of the day perform all of the adjustments If setting up to cut a different material check any adjustment that needs to change If setting up to cut more of the same material but with a different program no adjustments are required If subsequent cutting performance is not satisfactory check all of these adjustments Nozzle tip Remove the nozzle tip and verify that it is clean and undamaged Clean or replace as necessary Use the no
134. diting action if possible The name of the command changes depending on the last action for example Undo Typing Undo Cut etc Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl Z or Alt Backspace or Alt E U sequence CUT Edit Cut will remove the currently selected text from the file and put it on the clipboard Text in the clipboard can be pasted to another location This command is unavailable if no text is currently selected Cutting text to the clipboard replaces anything that may have been previously stored on the clipboard Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl X or Alt E T sequence 7 27 EM 544 R 07 10 COPY Edit Copy will place a copy of the selected text on the clipboard without removing the selection from the active file This command is unavailable if no data is currently selected Copying text to the clipboard replaces any previous clipboard contents Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl C or Alt E C sequence PASTE Edit Paste inserts a copy of the clipboard contents at the insertion point in the active file window This command is unavailable if the clipboard 1s empty Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl V or Alt E P sequence FIND Edit Find opens the Find window allowing the user to specify text to search for in the active file The Find window contains check boxes to specify matching the case of the searched letters uppercase or lowercase and whole words only Use the direction buttons to specify searching Down
135. drate or the Assist Gas button The currently active override is indicated by a green check mark on the corresponding button and a yellow background color for the Override Settings indicator in the Operator Console Control Bar Assist Gas Override is active The Override Adjust Control Bar can be opened closed in any of the following ways e Select the Override Adjust button in the Operator Console Control Bar Select either Override Settings indicator in the Operator Console Control Bar this will also make the corresponding override active e Go to View Control Bars Overrides There are several ways to change the slider control setting in the Override Adjust Control Bar e After selecting the slider control the Page Up and Page Down keyboard keys will change the setting in 5 increments e The Up Arrow and Down Arrow keyboard keys change the setting in 1 increments e Select the Slider Control indicator with the trackball pointing device and then drag it to any setting e Rotate the wheel on the trackball pointing device after selecting the slider control Assist Gas Override This setting modifies the programmed assist gas pressure used for cutting For example if the program specifies 200 PSI and the assist gas override is set to 75 the actual cutting pressure will be 75 of 200 PSI 150 PSI This setting also affects the pressure achieved when assist gas is manual
136. drawer When running a program a G89 Process Parameter specifies the active lens drawer Refer to FOCUS CALIBRATION Auto FOCUS HEAD in the CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS section for the procedure used to set the Auto Focus Home Offsets Operator Set up Z Axis Cutting Head Assist Gas _ Drift Compensation Default partial up 0 80 in distance M47 a Enable auto comp every pallet change Sheet location x 4000 in Y 4 000 in Hold Mode _ Automatic M47 up distance 0 800 in 12 0 in 18 0 in Minimum GOO distance Resume distance to cut Auto Focus Home Offset 5 in Lens 0 675 in 7 5in Lens 0 675 TRACK in i 10 in Lens 0 695 jn f mA Co e FOCUS SETUP FOR LENS CENTERING In the Lens Centering window the user can specify which lens drawer is installed and what focus setting to use when flashing the beam for tape shot The Focus setting affects the spot size of the tape shot The allowable range for focus setting values depends on the Auto Focus Max Travel and Home Offset settings see Focus Range diagram A set of Lens buttons is used to specify the active lens drawer so the control knows what home offset to apply to the focus setting lt lt Maximum a lens position Positive Focus Range Maxi Home aximum 0 000 Focus Travel Home Negative Peston Offset Focus Range position Focus Range When the operator selects the End Edit
137. dth at 120 The first calibration point for the Deformable Optic pump circuit This value is set by factory or service personnel after collecting the appropriate beam diameter information using a beam monitoring device Pressure Scaling Beam Width at 220 The second calibration point for the Deformable Optic pump circuit This value is set by factory or service personnel after collecting the appropriate beam diameter information using a beam monitoring device EM 544 R 07 10 1 42 I O Labels Configuration The I O Labels Configuration tab is used for viewing and modifying the machine I O description labels Both input and output labels are displayed for all machine I O boards These I O labels are displayed in the I O Monitor windows when a specific I O state edit control is selected and in the I O Watch Window when the selection dialog is used to configure a specific watch point The I O Labels Configuration tab can be used to add or change description labels for custom I O connections Inputs Arm shutter PB Remote station enable switch Shutter flash PB Remote station et select PB Remote station select PB Remote station Z select PB Remote station down PB Maing latched input Remote station feed hold PB Resonator interlock alarm shutter OPEN L5 shutter CLOSED LS Beam ig on Serial Port Configuration The Serial Port Configuration tab is used for viewing and modifying the serial communications settings for the
138. e 520 is incorrect The macro 9701 Scan move distance is greater than the maximum value set by common variable 521 e Common variable 521 is incorrect Macro 9701 Scan detected the edge within 0 250 inches 6 35 mm of the scan starting point If the start point is too close to the edge the macro does not maintain detection accuracy e The edge of the workpiece is too close to the start point Error messages shown in quotes in this table will appear in the CNC Run Window at the line where the macro SOLUTION Correct the A argument in the macro call Correct the A and or B argument in the macro call Set common variable 520 to 0 500 inches 12 7 mm Set common variable 521 to 7 000 inches 177 8 mm Move the workpiece Edge not detected Macro 9701 completed the scan but did not detect an edge Move the workpiece e The edge of the workpiece is too far from the start point X axis length too small Arguments missing Laser cut shapes are not accurately positioned relative to the workpiece The cutting head missed the workpiece during a scan The X argument in the 9712 Align to Sheet macro call is less than 12 inches 304 8 mm It is not practical to scan a workpiece less than 12 inches long A block calling macro 9700 Calibrate Sensor or macro 9712 Align to Sheet does not have the required arguments e The program commanded G69 after calling the Align
139. e backing up restoring files and configuring the automatic backup system See the Windows Administration topic for more about these administrative functions The Manager logon level also provides edit access to all Machine Configuration parameters Setup The Setup level combines the administrative capabilities of the Manager level with network domain setup and configuration capabilities The Setup level is limited to performing administrative functions The laser cutting system can not operate using the Setup logon level To log on to the Setup account press the Ctrl Alt Delete key combination twice while the Windows Logon screen is displayed This will cause a login box to open enter setup for the user name and the corresponding password 1 Ifthe CNC HMI program is not already running start it now by clicking the CNC LASER icon 2 Prepare the resonator for operation by pressing the Laser Mains button on the Operator Console Control Bar If the chiller is in REMOTE mode verify the chiller starts The resonator control will start a gas purge cycle that takes about 3 minutes to complete Open the Laser Status Monitor window During the purge cycle the Laser Mains button will be flashing and Operating State field in the Laser Status Monitor window will display Wait While the purge cycle is in progress continue with the next two steps 3 When the CNC HMI application begins running the Alarms and
140. e 1 Dicnclers2 PROGRAM top cnc I 1 mj 2 Running 2 D encer 3AP ROGAR AM side cnc JI 4 mj 3 Ready Ccnclers2 PROGRAM bottom cnc CJl 1 k MACHINE SETUP CHECKING INTRODUCTION The Machine Setup Checking function is designed to help ensure that a Laser System s current focusing lens nozzle tip and assist gas setup meets the requirements of the cutting process used by a part program before it is loaded or executed Machine Setup Checking is an optional feature that can be enabled or disabled by the machine operator to help prevent scrapped material that can result from running a cutting program when an incorrect lens or nozzle is installed or when the required assist gas is not available HOW IT WORKS Each Process Parameter file contains parameters for required focusing lens nozzle tip and pierce and cut assist gas The operator uses the Operator Set up window to specify which nozzle and lens are currently installed and how the assist gas ports are configured Each time a G89 P ProcessFile lib statement is executed while the CNC is loading or executing a part program the current cutting head and assist gas settings shown in the Operator Set up window are compared with the settings from the Process Parameter file indicated by the G89 statement If Cutting Head Setup Checking is enabled see Cutting Head Setup page description in the Operator Set up window topic then both the focusing lens and nozzle tip settings stored in the Pro
141. e Alarms and Messages window can be opened quickly by clicking the Message indicator on the Status Indicators Control Bar System Alarms System alarms indicate critical conditions that inhibit Laser System operation In the table descriptions for system alarms that indicate a malfunction begin with the label Failure System alarm descriptions that begin with the label Normal indicate conditions that can occur when the Laser System is functioning normally for example Emergency Stop pressed System alarm messages are displayed in the Alarms and Messages window The Alarms and Messages window can be opened quickly by clicking the indicator on the Status Indicators Control Bar Laser Alarms These are alarm conditions pertaining specifically to the laser resonator or resonator control For the description of most laser alarms the table refers to the resonator manufacturer s manual Laser alarm messages are displayed in the Alarms and Messages window Program Errors These messages are displayed in a pop up message box when a program is loading or executing The message box closes when the operator selects the OK button OPERATOR FYI MESSAGES DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Antidive is active Autofocus loss of counts detected Beam purge loss of pressure alarm disabled Chiller is not turned on CYCLE STOP pushbutton pressed The machine logic has suspended all Z axis movement due
142. e Setup user can configure the Laser System control to automatically logon to a specified account domain user name and password when the system is booted Automatic logon allows the control to start without requiring the operator to type a user name or password Auto Logon Manager does not allow automatic logon to the Administrator account Event Viewer and System Information These utilities are used to gather diagnostic information about the system Network This is the Network applet from the Windows Control Panel Use it to install network protocols and services as well as joining an NT domain See Network Setup topic Printers This is the Printers applet from the Windows Control Panel Use it to configure printers that the Laser System will use Regional Options This is the Regional and Language Options applet from Windows Control Panel Use it to configure the display of different languages time and other regional settings Setup from CD If CD available This shortcut allows laser software to be upgraded using applications developed by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Insert the software upgrade medium and double click the appropriate shortcut 7 111 EM 544 R 07 10 Note Laser control may not have a CD drive Software can be upgraded via USB stick or over the network from the Manager account Refer to Software Installation and Upgrades Time Date Double click the clock in the lower right hand corner of the screen to modify
143. e Work coordinate system The G31 command uses the modal contouring feedrate F While the axes are moving the control system monitors the Position Capture input If the control system receives the Position Capture input it records the X axis and Y axis machine coordinates at that time and stores the values in system variables 5061 and 5062 If the control detects more than one Position Capture input during the move it only saves the coordinates of the first occurrence If the control does not receive the Position Capture input it stores the coordinates at the end of the move The control always completes the move to the coordinates specified in the G31 block unless an overtravel alarm stops motion Position Capture system variables 5061 X axis Machine Coordinate 5062 Y axis Machine Coordinate CINCINNATI macro programs use G31 to find coordinates associated with optional measurement functions Workpiece Edge Detection The machine control does not accept the G31 command unless the machine configuration includes one of those options G40 G41 AND G42 KERF COMPENSATION G40 Cancel kerf compensation G41 Apply left side kerf compensation 7 135 EM 544 R 07 10 G42 Apply right side kerf compensation G40 cancels G41 or G42 The cutting nozzle moves from the compensated position to the commanded coordinates during the G40 move Example G40 G41 G01 X1 G40 Y1 X2 Program Path The control automatically ca
144. e beam flash For tape shots the focus position is normally set to 0 000 in The lens home position See the AUTO FOCUS CUTTING HEAD section for more about beam focus 7 63 EM 544 R 07 10 Beam Size This setting affects the diameter of the laser beam during the beam flash Decreasing the Beam size setting will result in a smaller beam diameter while increasing the setting will produce a larger beam diameter Toolbar Shortcut i Keyboard Shortcut Alt U L sequence SPEED GAS The Utilities Speed Gas submenu shows the current status of the Speed Gas function a check mark indicates the function is on Selecting this menu item will toggle Speed Gas on or off When Speed Gas is on assist gas continues to flow through the nozzle after a program commands Beam OFF M35 This function eliminates the delay to turn on assist gas and stabilize pressure when the program commands the next Beam ON G84 or G85 command This function can reduce cycle time when a program commands many small cutting paths close together Keyboard Shortcut Alt U S sequence WINDOW MENU The Window menu commands can be used for arranging and accessing windows when the Laser System Display window has multiple windows open at the same time cll CNC LASER SYSTEM Laser Status File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help Cascade Tile Arrange Icons 1 S120N2 lib 2 DemoNest cnc v 3 Laser Statu
145. e drive mechanism and minimizes process delays STANDOFF CONTROL The Laser System controls Nozzle Standoff position and Lens Focus position independently However the position of the beam focus relative to the material surface changes when standoff changes The Focus set point only specifies a lens position relative to the home position in other words relative to the nozzle A new standoff setting may require a different focus setting to achieve acceptable results When editing a Process Parameter file or an explicit G102 call the user is responsible for maintaining an appropriate combination of standoff and focus settings 7 107 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 108 WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION A number of Windows administration procedures are available including machine backups CINCINNATI INCORPORATED software upgrades creating emergency repair disks and setting system date and time All of these functions are available in the Setup or Manager user accounts The Setup account has administrator privileges and can be used for network setup The applications available on the Setup desktop are limited to those administrative tasks allowed to the customer The Laser System cannot be operated from the Setup account The Manager account has access to all applications available to the Operator account plus the ability to copy and delete files back up data and install programs using the Setup account user name and password Window
146. e is a conflict between the current machine the active NC program Process parameter file DACncLsr324 MATERIALIMS048N 2 lib Required nozzle tip 080 he high capacitance Currently installed nozzle tip 062 shr shower nozzle Machine setup error resulting from a nozzle tip conflict There is a conflict between the current machine set up and a process parameter file used by the active NC program Process parameter file DACncLsr327 MATERIALIMS048N2 lib Required assist gas Nitrogen This assist gas is not currently available see the Operator Setup window Machine setup error resulting from an assist gas conflict A Machine Setup Warning see figure will be reported if a Process Parameter file is edited to cause a machine setup conflict after that file has been loaded via a G89 statement by the currently executing part program Although a machine setup warning will not cause the running program to stop immediately if the file containing a conflict is saved anyway by clicking the Yes button in the setup warning window then the next time G84 is executed a machine setup error will cause program execution to stop Exception If the part program uses more than one Process Parameter file and the file with the conflict is not the active Process Parameter file when it is saved a machine setup error will not be reported until the next G89 command attempts to load that Process Parameter file to make it active EM 544 R
147. e only sequence If the Rapid Pierce option is enabled Rapid Pierce is checked on the Options page of the Machine Configuration window then each Process Parameter window includes a page specifying Rapid Pierce parameters The parameters associated with Rapid Pierce are Laser power Nozzle standoff Pierce time Cool time Airblast off time Airblast on time and Assist Gas Pressure The assist gas type setting on this page cannot be edited since the Rapid Pierce function uses the same assist gas as a normal pierce O ms62502 lib m Air blast Time sec Laser power Specifies the level of continuous laser power during the Rapid Pierce cycle Since Rapid Pierce uses a continuous wave laser beam Frequency and Duty cycle are displayed here for reference but cannot be edited Nozzle standoff This is the distance from the bottom of the nozzle tip to the workpiece surface Pierce time This is the duration of the Rapid Pierce process Cool time Specifies a time following the pierce time during which the laser beam is turned off The cool time allows the work material to cool before starting the cut process Airblast off time Airblast on time These two parameters control the opening of the airblast solenoid valve Airblast off time is the time from the beginning of the pierce to the activation of the airblast valve Airblast on time specifies the length of time the airblast valve is activated The Rapid Pierce Parameters page
148. e open at the same time This command causes the File Open window to appear Use this window to select a file to open Note Use the Most Recently Used MRU File List to quickly reopen a file that was recently closed See the MRU FILE LIST section for more information 7 17 EM 544 R 07 10 Look in lo Demo Programs amp a Bike cnc 23 Rapids6X12 cnc ad butterfly cnc a Rapids8x20 cnc a Car cne a Shark cnc a Chevy cnc a Sheet Cutoff cnc COMPNEST cnc u4 Sleigh cnc a deer cnc a Smalhog cnc Sf DemoBatch bch z SunFish cnc za DemoNest cnc i Test Square_Universal cnc a DodgeRam cnc a test_program cnc a eagle cnc a Tree cnc a Ford cnc z Whales cnc a Horse cnc za Widget cnc a Moose cnc a Wolf cnc a NEST 1 cnc a Wolf_desert cnc ad NEST2 cnc i Woodduck cnc z3 NESTtest cnc Worldmap cnc a NFL cnc a Rapids5X 10 cnc File name DemoNest cnc Files of type fan Files Cancel Use these controls in the File Open window to identify the file to be opened Look In Displays the name of the folder whose contents are displayed in the browser box below To see how the current folder fits in the folder hierarchy select the down arrow To see what is inside a folder select the folder File Browser This is the large box below the Look In field that lists the folders and files in the folder specified in the Look In field Use the browser to graphically sel
149. e setting will produce a larger beam diameter Dynamic Power Control Enables the Dynamic Power Control DPC function When this box is checked on the Cut Parameters page the Process Parameter window includes Dynamic Power Control parameters on a separate page labeled DPC 7 71 EM 544 R 07 10 Power burst time The Power Burst function can be used to delay the start of Dynamic Power Control at the beginning of the cut sequence Power burst time is the period after motion has begun that laser power is held at the values specified in the Laser power and Duty cycle fields DPC is initiated as soon as the power burst time delay elapses If the power burst time is set to zero then the DPC function begins controlling laser power as soon as the cut sequence starts If Dynamic Power Control is not selected then Power burst time has no effect on laser power Dynamic Assist Gas Enables the Dynamic Assist Gas DAG function When this box 1s checked on the Cut Parameters page the Focus Parameters page includes a section for Dynamic Assist Gas parameters Nozzle Standoff Standoff is the commanded distance from the workpiece surface to the bottom of the nozzle tip used for normal cutting sequences When a program commands M45 the nozzle standoff changes to the Optional M45 distance Assist Gas Use these settings to specify which assist gas and what pressure to use for the cutting process The assist gas settings spec
150. e smallest kerf widths If the kerf cut marked with a hole is at the center of that group then the Home Offset value is correct and this procedure is complete If another cut is at the center of the group mark it Min Kerf and continue with the next step 7 Compare the test part with the focus calibration test part figure Find the kerf cut in the figure that corresponds to the minimum kerf position on the test part Change the Home Offset value by the amount shown in the figure for that kerf cut Make sure to change the Auto Focus Home Offset for the currently installed lens 8 After changing the auto focus home offset value press OK to close the Operator Set up window Cut another test part to verify the Min Kerf cut is now the cut marked with a hole EM 544 R 07 10 7 92 Starting Position Auto Focus Calibration Test Part with Home Offset change in inches ASSIST GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT The Laser System has programmable assist gas pressure Assist gas pressure at the cutting head tip can be programmed up to 500 PSI 3447 kPa to suit different processing requirements Assist gas is supplied to the machine at high pressure and flows through a pressure control valve Pressure is adjustable up to the supply limit minus the system pressure drop or 500 PSI whichever is lower To manually turn on the assist gas open the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar and press the desired assist gas button indicator Press the b
151. e the path of the file with the file name Example G89 P C MondayDemo Material MS62502 lib CINCINNATI INCORPORATED provides a library of read only Process Parameter files in the folder C Cnclsr32 Material Archive As shipped from the factory the default Material directory contains copies of the archive library files which can be edited by the machine operator The names of the files in the Process Parameter library provided by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED use the following conventions 1 The first part of the file name is an abbreviation for material AL Aluminum MS Mild Steel SS Stainless Steel 2 After the material abbreviation a three digit number represents the material thickness in mils Example For 10 gage mild steel 0 135 MS135 3 The file name may include other characters after the thickness number to indicate a resonator type or processing application 4 After the thickness number is usually chemical abbreviation for the cutting assist gas O Oxygen N Nitrogen AIR Air When G89 loads Process Parameters from file the parameters can be edited while the program is running however changes may not take effect until the next G84 or G85 See the PROCESS PARAMETER WINDOW topic for more on viewing editing Process Parameter files G89 Using Command Line Arguments Some Process Parameters can be set or modified directly using command line arguments to G89 This feature may be used fo
152. e the plot window to display another sheet The plotting software interprets M50 in the program as the beginning of another sheet EM 544 R 07 10 1 22 a Plot of DemoNest cnc Rapid Distance 2562 1 In Sheet 1 of Contouring Distance 1515 8 in Estimated Run Time 0 19 17 5 Prev Meet D a ar F i t FE Z M A Le l ore EI L The top section of the Program Plot window displays the total Rapid Distance Contouring Distance and Estimated Run Time for each sheet The estimated run time does not include time to exchange pallets M50 or the effect of the Feedrate Override setting The plotting function assumes that the pallets are in position and the machine is ready to run At the bottom of the Program Plot window a status bar displays the overall X axis and Y axis dimensions of the cutting program To change the plot window magnification use the Zoom functions see WINDOW ZOOMING in the VIEW MENU section The Program Plot window can also display information about individual lines and arcs in a program When the cursor is positioned on a line or arc a small pop up window displays the command type G00 G01 G02 or G03 with the X and Y machine coordinates of the start and end The pop up window also displays the radius for a G02 or G03 arc Plot of DemoNest cnc Rapid Distance 2562 1 in Contouring Distance 1519 8 in Estimated Run Time 0 19 17 9 TIRO radius 0 429 Start 57 649
153. eceleration for all Z axis moves when the noncontact cutting head is used Tip Touch Warning Delay When a brief noncontact tip touch condition occurs the software will display this warning message pak CNC Message Warning X as x Warning A brief non contact tip touch has been detected Check the nozzle tip alignment If the tip touch condition clears before the Tip Touch Warning Delay expires the software will not stop the program If the tip touch condition lasts longer than the Warning Delay then a Noncontact Z tip touch system alarm will be reported and program execution will be terminated EM 544 R 07 10 7 40 Auxiliary Configuration The Auxiliary Configuration tab is used for viewing and modifying configuration parameters for auxiliary functions and subsystems Machine ea eter llle annn ol Pallet Controller This parameter configures the Laser System control to interface with the specified type of pallet drive Pallet Slow Speed Time out When the pallet enters the slow speed phase the control allows the pallet this much time to reach position before it reports the Pallet motion timed out alarm Pallet Motion Warning Delay Some Laser Systems use a signal a horn or light to warn operators before moving the pallets This parameter determines how long the software activates the warning signal before it moves the pallets The control software starts the warning signal when the
154. ect a file or a different folder Double clicking a folder will cause its contents to be displayed in the browser and its name to appear in the Look In field The buttons above the browser window can be used to find and select folders and files oe Navigate the browser to the previously selected folder Navigate the browser to the folder one level higher than the currently displayed folder Create a new folder Change the browser view mode File name Type the name of the file to be opened here or use the browser window to graphically select the file to open Selecting a file in the browser window will cause its name to appear in the File name field Files of type Lists the types of files to display in the browser The choices are e All Files e NC Program File with cnc extension e Process Parameter Files with ib extension e Batch Files with bch extension Note Only files with the extension listed in the Files of Type drop down list are shown in the browser window Toolbar Shortcut 5 Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl O or Alt F O sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 18 QUICK FILE OPEN File Quick File Open opens existing NC Program Process Parameter or Batch Program files The Quick File Open command will display the Quick File Open window The name of the file to be opened is typed in the Filename field The file must be located in the directory indicated in the Default Directory box
155. ed to it A program contains the following items e Program Name e Program Body e Optional Comments e Program Body e Optional Line Numbers e Optional Block Delete Character per line e End of Program M02 or M30 or End of Subprogram M99 PROGRAM NAME Program names are required for subprograms included in the same file with other main or sub programs Otherwise program names are optional The block containing the program name can begin with either a colon character or the letter O followed by a string of up to 128 alphanumeric characters see Notes The end of the name is determined by a space Note There is one case where the program name cannot include alphabetic characters The program name must be an integer number maximum 9 digits when the program is a subprogram called by a macro and the macro call specifies the subprogram name as a macro argument PROGRAM BODY The program body contains one or more NC blocks When the program is displayed as a text file each block is one line of text At the end of every block is the ISO character for line feed When the operator loads a program the control checks the syntax of each block If a block contains a syntax error the control displays the message Incorrect syntax for laser applications A block of code may consist of any of the following e NC move command G code e NC modal command G code or Feedrate e Math function variable assignment e Lo
156. ee ete 7 169 SUBPROGRAMS AND MACROS 7 169 LOCAL VARIABLES acco cctie tp ennienni niai niena 7 169 NESTED SUB PROGRAM CALLS wince cceenctienaeneiieacenenee nen 7 171 PROGRAM VARIABLES singers innii na nani 7 171 LOCAL AND COMMON VARIABLES 0 0 eter ee eeeees 7 171 IV YARIABEE S acerct pect ce te scerci ccc taste eee Eni 7 172 AUXILIARY FUNC TONS kengere to te eetee ence nase eR 7 175 MATAH FUNC TIONS eee cstive so iaceeeeetseoto sci eee o annaa 7 175 LOGICFUNC TONS sensasine soinnin ee n einean 7 176 AUXILIARY COMMANDS atcocctcc hectncencantrbonntecostaniendstetentenctenesceeeiet 7 178 WORKPIECE EDGE DE FEC TION rcceet ccacencoctemcaniinsntoncteomeee ex 7 180 He CODE Oy ar ee ee ee E ee 7 189 M CGODE D ee ene ea eee ee ee eee rete eee re eee 7 189 FED Maca cen ce eaters eig ere sve Bas ec tee ect eeen 7 190 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 CINCINNATI LASER SYSTEM SECTION 7 CINCINNATI CL 800 SERIES LASER SYSTEM Supplement Manual Section 7 Operation for CL 800 Models This manual applies to all CL 800 Series Laser Systems with resonators including all frame sizes and resonator wattages Control Software Versions This document was last updated for compatibility with the following control software CNC HMI software 845601 Version 8 2 PLC software 845759 Version 16 Laser System Help Version 1 4 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 HMI OVERVIEW The Human Machine Interface HMI is the means provided for int
157. eedrate at last calibration 523 Rds Detection shift at last calibration 524 Xof X axis probe offset at last calibration 525 Yof Y axis probe offset at last calibration 526 Zsc Scan standoff at last calibration 527 Zth Detection threshold at last calibration Calls 9701 Scan 9709 Convert Units Called by User program Error messages Standoff out of range Threshold out of range Arguments missing Macro 9701 Scan Subprogram Description This subprogram lowers the Z axis to the scan standoff puts the Z axis in servo hold and commands standoff equal to the detection threshold It starts at the present position Xpr Ypr and moves on a straight line path toward the specified target position Xtg Ytg at the feedrate used in the last calibration The macro uses G31 to determine the position where the noncontact head detected an edge It stops just beyond the detect position or at the target position if it does not detect an edge with a partial Z up command The subprogram does not return to the start position The subprogram modifies the pierce standoff and cut standoff from the values set by the most recent G89 or G102 macro call The calling program must command a new G89 or G102 block immediately after calling the 9700 or 9712 macro The subprogram returns with the commanded feedrate equal to variable 148 If variable 148 was not defined before the macro call the subprogram ret
158. eee te teeta ete 7 65 JES Go A E E ee eee 7 65 MANUALE Deneire nee seco sence een ee 7 65 ABOUT CINCINNATI LASER SYSTEM cccsccsccces cteteetctssntscteniencticienircs 7 66 CUTTING PROCESS PARAMETERS INTRODUC TEIN asirini tree ere ert eet nen rer AEEA 7 67 PROCESS PARAMETER WINDOW srg cesceteseceesctererescleniuensteiduoventeaeteercseredene 1 67 PIERCE PARAMETERS aiut eniyisi anian Eni ea Ter a TAE ere errr re 7 68 RAMPED PIERCE PARAMETERS scscieccsccetctrverteicttasicioertdecetencaden 7 69 RAPID PIERCE PARAME TERG ascetic 7 70 CUT PARAME eee ger ee ve ccieecteecete AE heien Ena EARE ilea a 1 71 DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL PARAMETERS 1 72 FOCUS PARAMETERS tego reas ac bnr ee ea nace eet 1 14 PROCESS PARAMETER NO VES ccicieiciecetesterertesgnietateeridenderetnden 7 15 PROCESS MONITOR ruranini nen er re eee ne erry rr one rey ree 7 16 PIERGE THROUGH DEFECTION x scseieivacceetutercta ti ansi iR EA niin 7 76 ADAP TIVE al Oe mil coe en ere reer rer ee errr re 1 78 LOSS OF CUT DETECTION meomenerr rrr rerrrre crrer errr errr on er ere err 7 79 EM 544 R 07 10 START UP AND SHUT DOWN LASER SYSTEM STAR TUP irienna reccec sce cree reece ANNEE eak 7 81 CHIECE R WARM UP eco cee tee cise rca sae ece eee setae tenia 7 83 SHUTTING DOWN THE LASER SY SUM a ceccreczcreecvtaverdceeceecatecuterdavensiceeds 7 83 CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES NOZZLE STANDOFF CALIBRATION cssaccstcrusiecsanessngucdiaaceneecies Geaccexterieeces 7 85 NONCO
159. emoving the square slug press CYCLE START The calibration program will then scan the square hole to set up its internal calibration values When the calibration is complete measure the dimensions of the 3 x 3 76 2 x 76 2mm square hole not the slug If the hole dimensions differ from the programmed value by more than 0 002 0 05mm correct the kerf value in the material library and or adjust the focus then repeat the calibration Increase the kerf parameter if the hole is too large Any error in the size of the test hole will cause an equal size error in the Edge Detection function Operation l Position the workpiece near the home corner of the worktable with the longer side of the workpiece along the X axis that is lengthwise on the worktable The edges of the workpiece can be anywhere from zero to 2 0 inches 50 8mm from the zero position of the worktable along the X axis and along the Y axis Note All programmed moves must be within the maximum cutting area of the worktable If the program attempts a move beyond the machine limits the program will stop and generate an overtravel alarm Insert the following command in the NC program after a G89 command and before any move commands G65 P9712 Xn In this command n is the length of the workpiece in the X axis direction When the control executes this command the cutting head will scan one workpiece edge at two points and a perpendicular edge a
160. en default screen 10 0 inches or 254 mm 110 volt AC power failure Failure The 110 VAC monitoring relay has detected a loss of power EM 544 R 07 10 7 124 PROGRAM ERRORS DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S A pierce dwell time of 0 is specified G103 is not a valid G code if the last G89 command Please set 1 in the D argument specified no pierce dwell G89 See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Brace open close error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic a Cannot use G31 with cutter See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic G41 or G42 was active when a program compensation on commanded G31 Cannot use G84 T4 if Process Parameters pierce mode is No Pierce Command too long to send to PMAC Internal error call CINCINNATI S Comment syntax error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic E Corner radius too large See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic Current program is active Cannot load new program Divide by zero error A zero in the denominator is not permitted a More than one subroutine in the current file uses the same name Duplicate subroutine names in file End of history buffer or beginning of Tracing backwards beyond start of program is not program reached Reverse tracing is possible In addition a fixed number of executed disabled program blocks are held in memory while a program is running This memory area known as the history buffer limits how far a program can be traced in reverse
161. en saver is displayed on the control station monitor then move the trackball or press any keyboard key to restore the CNC HMI Software Interface display If the CNC HMI user interface is not visible then proceed with the following instructions to log on When the control is first powered up the Windows Logon screen will be displayed on the control station monitor To log on click a user name and enter the corresponding password There are different user logon levels starting with the Operator user 7 81 EM 544 R 07 10 Windows To begin click your user name Operator s User Logon Levels Operator For normal machine operation select Operator for the user name and enter driver for the password without quotation marks The Laser System CNC HMI application will start automatically after each Operator logon The Operator user has access to all user interface controls needed to prepare the Laser System for operation load and execute cutting programs Operator has limited access to Machine Configuration settings Note The user name is NOT letter case sensitive Any combination of upper or lowercase letters can be entered for the user name The password is case sensitive The user must enter the appropriate password exactly as instructed Manager The Manager level extends Operator level access by adding the capability to perform administrative functions such as installing software updates setting the system date tim
162. ent in the G65 P9700 macro call calibration sets the scan feedrate Note Higher scan feedrates will reduce accuracy Specifications EDGE DETECTION SPECIFICATIONS Position Accuracy 0 100 inch 2 54 mm Sheet Position Tolerance 0 to 2 0 inches 50 8 mm from machine coordinate zero at the scan points Scan Feedrate Maximum programmable maximum contouring feedrate Maximum practical 100 IPM 2540 mm min Scan Standoff Minimum programmable 0 010 inch 254 mm Minimum practical 0 020 inch 0 508 mm Maximum programmable 0 400 inch 10 2 mm Maximum practical 0 100 inch 2 54 mm Detection Threshold Minimum scan standoff Maximum 0 400 inch 10 2 mm Maximum practical 0 250 inch 6 35 mm 7 183 EM 544 R 07 10 Troubleshooting Note program stopped after finding the error PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES Standoff out of range Threshold out of range Move distance too small Move distance too large Started too close to edge The macro 9700 Calibrate Sensor scan standoff argument A is outside the acceptable range of 0 010 inches to 0 400 inches The macro 9700 Calibrate Sensor threshold argument is less than the scan standoff argument or greater than 0 400 inches e The A argument the B argument or both are incorrect when calling macro 9700 Macro 9701 Scan move distance is less than the minimum value set by common variable 520 e Common variabl
163. er program Error messages X axis length too small Arguments missing EM 544 R 07 10 7 188 Z O g m m U j M CODE LIST Program Stop Cycle operation is stopped All existing modal information remains unchanged Cycle operation is resumed by depressing CYCLE START Optional Stop Same as MOO except code is ignored unless Optional Stop Mode is active End of Program End of main program Click REWIND or load a new program to continue End of program Rewind End of main program with rewind Press CYCLE START to repeat entire program Beam and gas off Z Hold mode Nozzle height is locked in position regardless of material height variation Only recommended for short X Y moves M37 Sequence off Beam off assist gas off shutter close Z Hold mode timed Nozzle height is locked in position regardless of material height variation M38P lt value gt determines length of time until nozzle resumes tracking material lt Value gt is expressed is seconds times 1000 Z down Z axis nozzle is commanded to travel down until it acquires its programmed standoff on either the upper or the lower pallet Z up Home Z axis nozzle is commanded to travel upward to its home position Shutter is commanded to close Lower Pallet Special Function enabled Box tube cutting mode Z axis nozzle begins tracking immediately resulting in a slower down move however a greater va
164. eracting with the laser system control The HMI tools consist of the Operator Control Station front panel and side panel pushbutton controls the LCD monitor touchscreen the trackball pointing device the keyboard the remote station and the Laser System CNC HMI software The pushbutton controls and remote station functions are described in SECTION 6 MACHINE CONTROLS of the Laser System Operation Safety and Maintenance Manual This chapter presents an overview of the software user interface The touchscreen trackball and keyboard can be used to navigate around the user interface The foundation of the software user interface is the Laser System Display window LASER SYSTEM DISPLAY WINDOW The Laser System Display window occupies the entire display screen on the operator control station The main components of the Laser System Display window are the Title Bar Menu Bar Tool Bar Status Indicators Control Bar Application Workspace Operator Console Control Bar and Main Status Bar A Process Status Bar Program Modes Control Bar and Program Status Bar may also be visible depending on the current operating mode of the Laser System SL CNC LASER SYSTEM gt EX File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Window Help X amp Y Feedrate La r Power Head Focus Assist Gas Standoff Beam Size ff saad Ow CHS 0070 in 0 Psi 0 102 in 145 P prn aTe fi J yf a a Status Indicators Control Bar Title Bar A yA vA Jie Menu
165. ern eee 7 131 G00 RAPID TRAVERSE MOVE ace cesale ctecscs cece resceecanendereeevensesterane tanec 7 131 Wi NR cals coe reteset iarrai eNe 7 132 COPA RRC A692 204 Li Seen er ener re or re ee ee ee 7 132 EA E a Ol eee menor eee E ee een 7 134 G09 EXACT STOF ONE BLOGK crescbceceecee Acco reieeiaretearacteteneictedenetanede 7 135 G20 INCH MODE G21 METRIC MODE a gcse reicieesecementeventeceecsoueseede 7 185 631 POSITION GAP TURE MOVE xcs eee cee resceeircars aeeereneecuecenensrede 7 135 G40 G41 AND G42 KERF COMPENSATION eseese 7 135 G50 AND G51 COORDINATE SYSTEM SCALING eee 7 137 G52 LOCAL WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM eessen 7 138 G53 RAPID MOVE TO MACHINE COORDINATES 7 138 G54 G59 WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SELECTION 7 139 G61 AND G64 EXACT STOP MODE aeicscceecctece cdscrecesnrectstevereeceeceretenede 7 139 G65 SUB PROGRAM CALL ce co ects es eae cee reece renee eeveeebedeesenenede 7 139 G68 WORK COORDINATE ROTATION 7 139 G90 AND G91 ABSOLUTE AND INCREMENTAL MODE 7 140 G92 WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SETTING eene 7 140 CUSTOM CC acer eee eee eee es 7 141 G84 AND G85 START CUTTING SEQUENCE ceee 7 141 G89 SET PROCESS PARAMETERS renerne rerne 7 143 G102 SET ADDITIONAL PROCESS PARAMETERS onsen 7 145 6103 SET RAMPED PIERCE PARAMETERS seenen 7 145 6120 AND G121 NON STOP CUT TING seccceeccctreacietvecesniceevenezaunervcecnece 7 146 6123 G124 AND G125 VELOCITY BLENDING 7 148 KPO ODE C
166. ers return from the end of the cut when called in G90 mode or from the center of the contoured shape when called in G91 mode Before returning to the calling program G79 always raises the cutting head G105 returns to the calling program with the head down and the beam on The user can program the other macros to either raise the head or leave it down when returning to the calling program G73 HOLE MACRO G73X Y D A B F_H K_M Q RT U V_W_Z_ Hole Macro O KAKS TL awe X Y Hole center X Y coordinates D Hole diameter EM 544 R 07 10 7 160 Others Optional arguments see G104 G76 SLOT MACRO G76X Y I J A_B C_ FH K M QR TU VW Z_ Slot Macro X Y LJ C Others Slot center X Y coordinates Slot overall dimensions in local x and y directions as if R 0 Corner radius default 0 Optional arguments see G104 G79 LINE MACRO G79 X Y D_R_ E_H_ Line Macro Machine coordinates at start of cut Length distance of cut Rotation angle for cut direction in degrees Examples RO Machine X direction R90 Machine Y direction R180 Machine X direction R 90 Machine Y direction Edge start flag EO uses G84 default E1 uses G85 no pierce Optional pressure flag see G104 7 161 EM 544 R 07 10 Description A program can use G79 to cut a sheet usually to separate the skeleton from a usable remnant or to cut the skeleton into smaller pieces for easier removal The G79 macro rais
167. erties Select this button to set up options for the selected printer The options available depend on the features of the printer specified in the Name field Print to file Check this box to print the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer It will prompt the user to specify the file name and location Print range This section specifies what portion of the document to print the entire document specific pages or the selection highlighted Number of copies This box specifies how many copies of the document to print Collate When printing more than one copy this selection specifies whether the copies will be collated Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl P or Alt F P sequence PRINT PREVIEW Use File Print Preview to display the document in the active window as it will appear when printed Note This command is enabled only when the currently active window contains a document type that supports printing such as NC Program and Process Parameter documents The Print Preview command opens a Print Preview window in which one or two pages of the active document are displayed in their printed format A toolbar at the top of the Print Preview window contains buttons for changing the page and scaling of the preview Print Open the Print dialog box to start a print job Next Page Preview the next printed page 7 25 EM 544 R 07 10 Prev Page Preview the previous printed page One Page Two Page
168. es Messages Window Help Local Global User I O Work Offsets Machine Offsets LOCAL GLOBAL VARIABLES Variables Local Global allows the user to view and edit the local 1 to 99 and global 100 to 999 variables All variables can be edited Local Global ariables xX Local Yariables Global Yarables o0000000 0000 o0000000 0000 OOOOO000 0000 OOOO0000 0000 QOOOO000 0000 OOOOO000 0000 OOOO0000 0000 OOOO0000 0000 OOOO0000 0000 OOOO0000 0000 o0000000 0000 o0000000 0000 o0000000 0000 oo000000 0000 o0000000 0000 o0000000 0000 oo000000 0000 oo000000 0000 No 100 jo wt co Woo a n OT e d a Keyboard Shortcut Alt A L sequence USER I O VARIABLES Variables User I O displays user I O variables The user I O variables cannot be edited they can only be changed through program execution User Input Output Yariables X Inputs Outputs a 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 Keyboard Shortcut Alt A U sequence 7 57 EM 544 R 07 10 WORK OFFSETS Variables Work Offsets allows the user to view or edit the offsets for work coordinate systems through 6 G54 to G59 and the External Work Offsets The user can edit work coordinate offsets only when a program is not executing See G54 G59 Work Coordinate System Selection in the LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic El Work Offsets Keyboard Shortcut Alt A W sequence MACHINE OFFSETS Va
169. es the cutting head moves to machine x y in rapid traverse and begins the cut with G84 or G85 G79 then commands M67 if H1 is set completes the cut at the program feedrate ends the cut with M35 and retracts the cutting head with M42 Note G79 does not use a lead in and does not check for interference with sheet clamps or material stops G83 OUTSIDE CIRCLE MACRO G83 X Y D A BF H KMQ R T U V_W_Z Outside Circle Macro X Y Hole center X Y coordinates D Hole diameter Others Optional Arguments see G104 G86 OUTSIDE RECTANGLE MACRO G86 X Y I J A B C F_H K_M Q RT U V_W_Z Outside Rectangle Macro R ae a Ly X X Y Rectangle center X Y coordinates I J Rectangle overall dimensions in local x and y directions as if R 0 C Corner radius default 0 Others Optional arguments see G104 EM 544 R 07 10 7 162 G88 BOLT CIRCLE MACRO G88X Y C D Q A_B_F_H K M R T_U_V_W_Z Bolt Circle Macro X Y Bolt circle center x y coordinates Bolt circle diameter D Hole diameter Number of holes Since G88 uses Q for the number of holes the hole macro called by G88 cannot use Q for the number of segments after type M2 lead in See G104 When a program calls G88 with M2 the hole macro uses the default number of segments A Angle between holes in degrees Default 360 Q The G88 macro call uses A when the application only requires part of a complete bolt circle Since G88 uses A for thi
170. f how each axis is currently used Each label field is a text box which users logged in as Administrator can edit by selecting the Edit Labels button Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D L sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 46 O Watch Window The I O Watch Window allows any 10 user selectable I O points to be monitored together in the same window The O Watch Window contains 10 read only text boxes which similar to the O Monitor Windows are used as color coded state indicators The text boxes display the board number terminal number and a brief description of the corresponding I O point If the indicated input or output is on the state indicator is colored green with white text Otherwise the state indicator is colored yellow with black text Once open the O Watch Window is automatically updated to reflect any changes in the displayed input or output states 1 0 Watch Window x MS2 output 13 Ball transfer Down cmd ms3 input 2 Auto Focus Head plugged in Colored box ON Change Bemove Initially all text boxes are blank Use the Change and Remove buttons to configure the Watch window Select an I O point for monitoring as follows 1 Using the touchscreen or trackball button select the text box to be used as the state indicator The selected box will be highlighted with an orange outline to indicate the selection 2 Select the Change button This will open a small window containi
171. fer This option indicates that the Laser System is equipped with optional ball transfer mechanism used to assist in moving material sheets on the pallets CNC Serial Output This option enables the DPRNT option configuring the control to output character strings to a remote computer via an additional serial port Opposite Hand This option configures control software for opposite hand operation the Operator Control Station is on the opposite side of the machine frame from the standard location Lower Pallet Special Function This option allows laser cutting with a workpiece such as rectangular tubing on the lower pallet even though the top surface of the workpiece extends several inches above the pallet Standard distance is 24 inches Full travel for y may be implemented Workpiece Edge Detection This option can be used to automatically shift and rotate the work coordinate system effectively aligning the program with the workpiece Rapid Pierce This option can be used to reduce piercing times for thick mild steel Lens Failure Detection This optional feature incorporates an optical sensor to detect smoke and or debris in the vicinity of the cutting lens If possible damage is detected the beam will be turned off and a system alarm will be reported 7 37 EM 544 R 07 10 Micro Weld Part Tabbing This option can be used in conjunction with the Modular Material Handling System automation to prevent parts cut from thick materia
172. for a given direction CW or CCW and end coordinates To specify which arc to contour the block commands R with a positive or negative sign To specify an arc that is less than 180 degrees the block commands a positive R value To specify an arc greater than 180 degrees the G02 or G03 block commands R with a negative value Example rrr Te G02 X_Y_R 5 ir tunnut G02 X_ Y_R5 a g aen aen When G02 or G03 specifies the same coordinates for the start and end of the arc the machine contours a complete circle For complete circles the block must specify the center with I and J Programming software must specify both coordinates accurately If the ending coordinates for a circular move are not exactly the same as the starting coordinates the path may be a very small arc instead of a complete circle To avoid this problem programs can omit X and Y from a G02 or G03 block to command a complete circle the control will automatically apply the same starting and ending coordinates Example G91 G03 I3 JO Start and End Recommended Arc Feedrate Recommended maximum G02 or G03 feedrate depends on machine design arc radius and allowable roundness error Use this equation to calculate the maximum feedrate for each arc 7 133 EM 544 R 07 10 F K VR T To F Arc feedrate IPM or mm min K Constant 1 min See tables Arc radius inches or mm Roundness tolerance inches or mm i Minimum r
173. g Inputs Outputs The Analog I O window is a diagnostic tool for monitoring the values of all control system analog inputs and outputs Once this window is opened the displayed values are continuously updated This window is for monitoring purposes only None of the displayed values can be changed from the window Analog IZO Analog Inputa Input 1 0 00 V Input 2 9 39 V Input 3 9 29 V Input 4 ooo W Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D A sequence Axis Limit Switch Inputs The Axis Limit Switch Inputs window uses 24 color coded state indicators to display the states of 3 limit switches for each of the 8 motion controller servo axes There is an indicator for the positive limit switch negative limit switch and home limit switch for all 8 axes If a limit switch is tripped its indicator will display on using white text on a green background Otherwise the indicator will display off in black text on a white background Once open this window 1s automatically updated to reflect any changes in the axis limit switch states Axis Limit Switch Inputs es Home Edtabels CEEE asist Jor lor EM Kiais OOOO Asiste for or kaise Bais 3 for off ais O0 Asist for for for Motused 00000000 Anis 5 off or Ztptouch Zdown Zhome Asis He for for for T Motused Asis for ort for Motused O00000 Bais 8 or Auto Focus homeLS A label field is provided to give a logical description o
174. ge e Lens is damaged or upside down e The lens selected in the Lens Centering window does not match the lens installed in the field If the burn hole appears as an out of round hole a burned slit in the tape or no burn hole is present the beam may be clipping the inner nozzle wall In this case use the alignment tip with a larger orifice for the initial adjustment and repeat Steps 5 thru 10 Adjusting the lens horizontal position will move the burn in the same direction Find and turn the lens adjusting screws see the Cutting Head Assembly Diagram and Auto Focus Cutting Head photograph that follows Turning either screw clockwise will move the lens away from the screw Turning either screw counterclockwise will move the lens toward the screw When adjusting a screw counterclockwise turn the screw an extra amount CCW and then finish clockwise CW This helps assure the lens will not move later The screws have 80 threads per inch so one turn moves the lens approximately 013 inch 0 33 mm Since the screws are 90 apart it may be necessary to adjust both screws to move the lens in the required direction If the alignment tip was used for initial alignment remove it and install the appropriate nozzle tip for cutting Repeat Steps 5 thru 11 with the cutting tip 7 89 EM 544 R 07 10 ce A DAAN ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 O RING 2 022 4 MEZZANINE BOARD 7 9 1 5 LENS O RING 14 COPPER AIR BLAST NOZZLE 18 TIP R
175. gen assist gas When executing a cutting program the control automatically commands assist gas flow through the nozzle When oxygen assist gas is flowing the Oxygen indicator color changes from dull green or gray OFF to bright green ON This button is used in Jog or Auto mode to manually control the oxygen assist gas solenoid valve Nitrogen This control is both a manual activation button and indicator for nitrogen assist gas When nitrogen assist gas is flowing the Nitrogen indicator color changes from dull green or gray OFF to bright green ON This button is used in Jog or Auto mode to manually control the nitrogen assist gas solenoid valve Air This control is both a manual activation button and indicator for air assist gas When air assist gas is flowing the Air indicator color changes from dull green or gray OFF to bright green ON This button is used in Jog or Auto mode to manually control the air assist gas solenoid valve Note Only one assist gas can be active at a time If nitrogen is flowing when the oxygen button is selected the nitrogen gas solenoid will close and the oxygen gas solenoid will open etc Fume Blower This a manual activation button and indicator for the fume blower Selecting this button toggles the fume blower on or off when the program is not running The fume blower turns on automatically when the machine is cutting When the program ends the fume blower remains on for 60 seconds p
176. gic statement IF THEN GOTO etc e Machine M code function e Macro call 7 167 EM 544 R 07 10 Normally the control executes each block before proceeding to the next block However when a block assigns a math function to a variable the control may look ahead and begin processing the math function during the execution of preceding blocks BEAM ON AND OFF COMMANDS To begin a laser cutting sequence move the cutting nozzle to the starting location and command G84 or G85 in the next block End the cut sequence with M35 or M37 or M135 Example G89 P SS120N2 LIB G00 G90 X10 5 Y6 25 G84 BEAM ON G41 G01 X10 75 F100 G03 X10 75 Y6 25 I 5 JO F300 M35 BEAM OFF G00 X11 5 PROGRAM COMMENTS Because NC program statements are usually not direct readable text it is sometimes convenient to add comments to the program For example the top of a program may contain set up instructions for the operator Comments can be added to the program by enclosing the comment characters between parentheses or by starting the comment with an apostrophe lt When the control reads a left parenthesis in a program block it interprets all characters to the right as a comment until it finds a right parenthesis The block terminates with the end of block character line feed When the control reads an apostrophe in a program block it interprets all characters to the right as a comment until it finds the end of bl
177. gnostic information output by the PMAC servo controller to the PMAC Interface Console window This is used only by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED personnel for diagnostic purposes Automation System Options Automation System This setting configures the Laser System software to interface with optional pallet loading equipment The Options page in Edit mode displays the Automation System options in a pull down menu For a detailed description of the Automation system options contact CINCINNATI Laser Service Remote Message Interface This setting configures the Laser System software to communicate with other software provided by the user The software applications can exchange messages regarding which program to run machine status etc For a detailed description contact CINCINNATI Laser Service EM 544 R 07 10 7 38 X and Y Axis Configuration The X Axis Configuration and Y Axis Configuration tabs are used to view and modify parameters pertaining to the X axis and Y axis servo systems Two nearly identical pages are provided one for X axis parameters and one for Y axis parameters Machine Configuration Home Offset Specifies the distance from Home reference mark where the axis will come to rest after completing the Axes Home operation DAC Output Offsets The DC offsets of the motion controller command signals These values are set during the initial setup and calibration of the servo system Soft Overtravel Limits Specifie
178. gram has 99 local variables named 1 through 99 Each subprogram called with G65 also has its own set of local variables Subprograms called with M98 share the same set of local variables with the calling program All local variables are zero by default and return to zero after M30 or Program Rewind Common Variables 100 999 All programs and subprograms share a set of common variables named 100 through 999 Common variables are not cleared by M30 pressing the RESET button or turning off control power 7 171 EM 544 R 07 10 One common variable can be reserved for use by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED The General Configuration window has a Set Global Variable check box in the Process Library Feedrate section If that option is selected G89 writes the cutting feedrate parameter from the Process Parameter file into a common variable The Variable No configuration setting specifies the variable number 148 by default G89 sets the variable with a value consistent with the G20 G21 inch metric units mode in effect when the program calls G89 However the variable does not change if the program changes G20 G21 mode after calling G89 SYSTEM VARIABLES System variables give the programmer the ability to read and write information for special functions in the CNC There are four types of system variables SYSTEM VARIABLES DESCRIPTION 3000 3999 CNC Data 4000 4999 Modal Data Offset Data System Variables Ke
179. h default 1700 IPM or 43180 mm min Z axis motion timed out Normal Z axis failed to reach final cutting position e Material vibrating too much for head to track within 6 seconds of being commanded e Loose coupling on Z axis motor Z axis negative soft overtravel Normal The Z axis Machine Position exceeded Incorrect Negative Overtravel Limit parameter the Negative Overtravel limit setting on the on Configuration screen default 0 5 inches Configuration screen or 12 7 mm Or Top of Pallet setting incorrect or pallet The Z axis moved 0 5 12 7 mm below the Top of supports need replacement Pallet setting on the Configuration screen Z axis has bottomed out only possible on lower pallet Z axis noncontact hard overtravel Normal The Y plate separated from the Z block Counterbalance springs not locked in the during noncontact tracking DOWN position Z down proximity switch out of adjustment Bad wire connection on Z down proximity switch Z axis not homed Normal The Z axis has not successfully performed If the Z axis will not home a homing move since the last time the control Z home proximity switch malfunction or bad application was started connection Z down proximity switch malfunction or bad connection Z axis positive soft overtravel Normal The Z axis Machine Position has exceeded Positive Overtravel Limit parameter not set the Overtravel limit setting on the Configuration correctly on Configuration scre
180. he following message window will be displayed while the control is busy loading a program Loading NC program Note The Laser System user interface is disabled until the control finishes loading the program Toolbar Shortcut Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl R LOAD CURRENT BATCH File Load Current Batch loads the currently open Batch Program file for execution This command is enabled only when a Batch Program file is open in the currently active window See the BATCH PROGRAM FILE topic in the FILES TYPES section for more about Batch Program files PLOT NC PROGRAMS When the active window is an NC Program Edit window the File Plot NC Program command can be used to display a graphical plot of the cutting program one sheet at a time If the program has no syntax errors this command will open a new Program Plot window showing the programmed tool path The plot represents where the cutting head would move if the operator ran the program If the program has a syntax error selecting Plot NC Program will only display the error message and the cursor in the Program Edit window will be positioned on the line containing the error The Program Plot window uses different colors to display two types of rapid traverse moves light blue for Z axis up and dark blue for Z axis down and two types of contouring moves red for laser on and green for laser off When the program uses more than one sheet the Next and Prev buttons chang
181. he pierce sequence is automatically terminated as soon as the beam penetrates the sheet e Adaptive pierce mode Adaptive pierce avoids blowouts while maintaining a reasonably short pierce time recommended only for oxygen piercing 1 4 and thicker e Loss of Cut Detection Automatically stops the cutting program of the cut is lost recommended only for nitrogen cutting 14 gage and thicker When the Process Monitor option is enabled the Pierce Parameters page contains additional parameters grouped under the Process Monitor heading and the Cut Parameters page contains additional parameters under the Loss of Cut Detection heading see figures that follow PIERCE THROUGH DETECTION When Pierce Through Detection is used with Fixed dwell time pierce mode G84 initiates a constant power pierce sequence that will terminate when either 1 pierce through is detected or 2 the Maximum pierce dwell time period elapses When Pierce Through Detection is used with Ramped power pierce mode G84 initiates a ramped power pierce sequence based on the Ramped Pierce Parameters page settings Pierce Through Detection may terminate the pierce sequence before the ramp pattern is complete O ms120N2 lib m oa EM 544 R 07 10 7 76 Detect pierce thru This check box enables or disables Pierce Through Detection for Fixed dwell time and Ramped pierce power pierce modes If this box is not checked the pierce sequence duration is always the time spec
182. he upper pallet because the Z axis reaches its upper limit M43 changes these control functions 1 The Z axis travels down from the top position at a lower speed to find the material surface 2 The pallets cannot be moved with M50 or with pallet Jog buttons 3 The Y axis cannot exceed the machine coordinate specified on the CONFIGURATION window for this option M43 disables pallet motion because material over 1 in 25mm high will not clear the upper pallet Since the pallets cannot move and the X axis beam delivery blocks access to the pallet from one side of the main frame the operator must load and unload the pallet from the other side of the main frame the operator side To keep material within reach of the operator side the control does not allow the Y axis to exceed the machine position set on the CONFIGURATION screen Recommended procedure to use M43 1 Move the upper pallet OUT and the lower pallet IN 2 Jog the nozzle to machine YO 3 Load and execute a program with only M43 and M30 CINCINNATI provides such a program named M43 cnc 4 Verify M43 mode is active FYI message 5 Load material on the lower pallet 6 Load the CNC program for the loaded material Programs using M43 mode can begin with M43 but to avoid accidental damage do not load material over 1 in 25mm high until M43 mode is already active The control will execute the M43 command with Program Test mode on or off Whe
183. icator will be appear closed displaying an image of a padlock With the shutter completely closed the laser beam is contained within the laser resonator cabinet and is not present in the beam delivery system With the shutter open the laser beam can be guided through the beam delivery system to the workpiece Note When the shutter is open the Laser System control changes the color of the Shutter button to red and illuminates the red light on top of the gantry or the safety enclosure The Shutter button provides manual control of the shutter only when High Voltage is off and the SHUTTER keyswitch is in the ENABLED position Under these conditions the shutter can be manually opened or closed by selecting the gray Shutter button When the shutter is manually opened it will remain open after the indicator is selected To close the shutter select the Shutter indicator again or turn the SHUTTER keyswitch to the LOCK CLOSE position OVERRIDE SETTINGS In the center section of the Operator Console Control Bar the current values of the Jog Feedrate and Assist Gas Override settings are displayed Override Settings 85 o 10 Feedrate Assist Gas It is easy to change either override setting by selecting one of the override display boxes This will cause the Override Adjust Control Bar to open Once selected that display box will change to a red text yellow background color to indicate
184. if it was dislodged Restore laser high voltage See Cutting Head Breakaway Put the control in Auto mode by pressing the Auto button on the Operator Console Control Bar Activate Trace mode by pressing the Tracing button on the Program Modes Control Bar Press the CYCLE START button on the Control Station front panel The cutting head will return to the position at the beginning of the program block that was being executed when the interruption occurred If the interrupted block did not contain any motion commands the cutting head will not move when CYCLE START is pressed Move the cutting nozzle through the program as close to the point of interruption as possible using the Trace FORWARD or Trace REVERSE buttons on the Control Station front panel Functions such as Beam ON Assist Gas ON etc are not executed while in Trace mode Release the Trace FORWARD or Trace REVERSE button at any time to stop motion 7 97 EM 544 R 07 10 Note The Z axis can be jogged up or down as needed while Trace mode is active 6 Deactivate the Trace mode by pressing the Tracing button again 7 Resume normal program execution by pressing the CYCLE START button Note DO NOT press CYCLE STOP after moving the cutting nozzle in Trace mode Pressing CYCLE STOP then CYCLE START will make the program resume at the beginning of the interrupted block instead of at the location reached us
185. ified by the Pierce dwell parameter When Adaptive pierce mode is used Pierce Through Detection is always enabled and this check box is grayed Note When Pierce Through Detection is active the label for the Pierce dwell field changes to Typical dwell since the pierce time is no longer a constant value The actual pierce dwell time may be shorter or longer than the Typical dwell time depending on when pierce through is detected However the final Ramped Pierce Focus and Ramped Pierce Standoff values will still occur at the Typical dwell time regardless of when pierce through is detected Nozzle type Nozzles are classified as either Low light Medium light or High light This is due to the fact that nozzle geometry affects the amount of light reaching the sensor which is on the Z block The nozzle type setting is used to estimate the range of expected light intensity Nozzles are classified as follows ASSIST GAS NOZZLE MENU SELECTION 120 or 160 High light nozzle All other Med light nozzle Double or 040 Low light nozzle 120 or 160 High light nozzle All other Med light nozzle Pierce through check time Pierce through is detected when the measured light intensity falls below a pre defined threshold The light tends to flicker briefly before pierce through particularly for thicker materials The check time is an interval during which the light intensity must stay low before pierce through is assured
186. ified on the Cut Parameters page will be activated as soon as the pierce sequence is complete The assist gas pressure for the cut process will depend on the Dynamic Assist Gas setting If DAG is off the pressure will change to the value in the Pressure 1 field as shown in the figure above If the program commands M67 the pressure will switch to the value in the Pressure 2 Optional M67 field If Dynamic Assist Gas is checked the pressure will be determined by the Near field and Far field pressure 1 and pressure 2 settings on the Focus Parameters page and the current x y position of the nozzle When Dynamic Assist Gas is enabled the Cut page does not display pressure settings because the pressure is determined by settings on the Focus page see figure yr S048N2 lib _ o Eg cI t EPP DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL PARAMETERS The Dynamic Power Control DPC function modifies average laser power as a function of cutting speed This is accomplished by changing the resonator duty cycle Two values on the DPC Parameters page define the power versus speed relationship DPC Feedrate and DPC Minimum Power Note The DPC tab for the Dynamic Power Control Parameters page is visible only if Dynamic Power Control is selected on the Cut Parameters page EM 544 R 07 10 1 12 Joe Feedrate DPC Feedrate This setting specifies the cutting speed above which the commanded duty cycle will equal
187. ile is set to Ramped power O ms62502 lib BEX Num 23ec 010 m Peono Pajos o 0 10 oo Time ec 24 Add Step Delete Step The average power level is controlled by varying the duty cycle not the peak power in each pulse The peak power of each pulse is held constant at the value established by the Laser power setting on the Pierce Parameters page The actual duty cycle at any time in the pierce process is equal to the product of pierce duty cycle and the ramp power percentage at that time For example if the pierce duty cycle is 80 and the power setting is 60 for ramp set 2 the duty cycle at the end of ramp step 2 is 48 Note The Ramped Prc tab of the Ramped Pierce Parameters page is visible only if Pierce mode on the Pierce Parameters page is set to Ramped power 7 69 EM 544 R 07 10 RAPID PIERCE PARAMETERS Rapid Pierce is an optional feature that reduces the pierce time for thick mild steel The pierce hole produced by a Rapid Pierce is shaped like a cone and considerably larger than the pierce hole produced by the standard pulsed pierce The pierce process also creates a small mound of molten material surrounding the top of the pierce hole This pierce mound is removed with a short blast of compressed air immediately after the laser beam pierces the material To specify Rapid Pierce in a cutting program use G84 T2 Rapid Pierce then cut sequence or G84 T5 Rapid Pierc
188. ile the pallet loading mechanism was in the pallet area Automatic Pallet Loader option must be enabled Failure Upper or lower pallet slowdown limit switch has been actuated for 6 seconds but IN or OUT limit switch has not tripped Normal One pallet must be IN and one pallet must be OUT to run a program Normal Reminder that Lower Pallet Special function must be disabled before a pallet move is permitted Proximity sensor mounted too far from flange Faulty switch Faulty cable Broken or loose tip wire Bad connection in cable Bad Z axis interface board Height sensor not calibrated See Calibrating Nozzle Standoff in Sec 7 Pierce material build up greater than pierce standoff Coax cable is not plugged into noncontact head Nozzle tip dirty damaged Faulty noncontact transformer If head did not breakaway or collide with an object Bad wire connection between breakaway proximity switches and EN_GRGT 1 or more proximity switches need adjustment to sense head flange Power failure Bad wire connection between button and CL 707 control Faulty pallet limit switch Pallet cams out of adjustment Pallet motor controller circuit breaker tripped Pallets not jogged to end of travel Faulty pallet limit switch Pallet cams out of adjustment M43 is active and operator attempted to move a pallet PLC timer overrun Failure Internal software error Contact CINCINNATI PMAC check
189. ime the laser beam has been on while executing a program hours minutes seconds Warm up calibration mirror alignment lens centering etc times are not included Time Elapsed Since Lube Elapsed time since the X axis and Y axis linear bearings were lubricated Change this value to zero after manually lubricating the bearings This time value only increases while a program is executing X Y axis Travel Since Lube The linear distance each axis has traveled since the bearings were lubricated Change these values to zero after manually lubricating the bearings Number of Pallet Exchanges The number of times either of the following has occurred in Auto or Jog mode e The upper pallet moved to the cut position AND the lower pallet moved to the load position e The upper pallet moved to the load position AND the lower pallet moved to the cut position X Y axis Travel The cumulative linear distance each axis has traveled Local Disk Capacity The total storage capacity of the Laser host PC hard disk drive Local Disk Free Space The number of free bytes on the Laser host PC hard disk drive Last NC Program Name The name of the last cutting program loaded for execution Last NC Program Cycle Time Time required to execute the last program This time measurement starts when CYCLE START is pressed and ends when M30 or M02 is executed in the program 7 51 EM 544 R 07 10 Button Operation Edit This button allows specific user
190. in blue Contouring moves with the laser beam off are shown in yellow As the program runs the plot changes the color of all completed moves to red To change the width of the plot section select the divider between the left and right sections and drag it to another location To change the viewing area of the plot use any of the various Zoom features See WINDOW ZOOMING in the VIEW MENU section If desired the plot section and status bar can be hidden resulting in a much smaller CNC Run Window See RUN WINDOW GRAPHICS in the VIEW MENU section T T EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 1 8 CONTROL BARS OPERATOR CONSOLE The Operator Console Control Bar contains three different groups of user controls Laser Resonator Override Settings and Operating Mode There are also two buttons that can be used to quickly open or close other control bars Laser Beam Shutter 86 110 Selecting the Aux button will open the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar if it is not currently open or close it if it is currently open Selecting the Override Adjust button will open the Override Adjust Control Bar if it is not currently open or close it if it is currently open RESONATOR CONTROLS This part of the Operator Console Control Bar contains controls related to the laser resonator Laser Beam A Shutter Laser Mains This control is both a button and indicator for the resonator Mains Laser Mains will appear
191. in the compressor If this condensation occurs immediate startup of the chiller would reduce compressor life To ensure maximum compressor life the compressor oil should be preheated for 8 hours after a power loss of 30 minutes or more To preheat the chiller verify the chiller SYSTEM switch is at STANDBY turn the main disconnect and chiller disconnect on and wait 8 hours before running the chiller The SYSTEM switch may then be turned to LOCAL or REMOTE for normal operation Note that the heater in the chiller compressor operates whenever power is supplied to the chiller SHUTTING DOWN THE LASER SYSTEM 1 Turn the SHUTTER keyswitch on the Operator Control Station Side Panel to the LOCK CLOSED position 2 Switch off the laser high voltage power supply by selecting the HIGH VOLTAGE button on the Operator Console Control Bar and then rotate the HIGH VOLTAGE keyswitch on the Control Station Side Panel to the LOCK OFF position The Laser Mains button on the Operator Console Control Bar will now begin flashing Wait for the Laser Mains button to stop flashing This should take about 20 seconds 3 Switch off the laser MAINS power supply by selecting the Laser Mains button on the Operator Console Control Bar This action starts the laser gas purge cycle Open the Laser Status Monitor window During the purge cycle the Operating State field in the Laser Status Monitor w
192. indow will display Wait The laser gas purge takes about 15 minutes While waiting for laser purge to finish continue with the next two steps 4 Turn off the assist gas supplies and press each assist gas button to bleed off the assist gas pressure one at a time Assist gas buttons are displayed in the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar 5 Switch off the main drives by rotating DRIVES keyswitch on the Control Station Side Panel to the LOCK OFF position 7 83 EM 544 R 07 10 6 Wait until the laser gas purge cycle is complete This is indicated when the Operating State field in the Laser Status Monitor window changes from Wait to Purged and the light in the Laser Mains button is no longer bright green Now turn off the laser gas supply 7 With the laser mains off and the main drives off the chiller will shut down automatically if the chiller switch is in the REMOTE position If the chiller is in Local mode switch it to STANDBY 8 Terminate the CNC HMI application using any of the application Exit commands Note CINCINNATI INCORPORATED recommends leaving the machine disconnect on at all times unless maintenance or repair procedures require turning off power to the machine Ifno such maintenance or repairs are required the above steps complete a normal shutdown If machine disconnect must be turned off proceed to the next Step 9 Ifthe main power disconnect is turned off be sure
193. ing is disabled Selecting this button will enable editing if the edit access requirements listed are met Administrator All values on all pages can be edited Manager All values except those on the Options page can be edited Operator Only a few parameters can be edited by operators See the individual configuration page descriptions Keyboard Shortcut Alt M C sequence General Configuration The General Configuration tab is used for viewing and modifying general machine configuration parameters This page 1s always the first page displayed when the Machine Configuration window is opened Pallet Configuration Specifies pallet size and gantry travel Choices are 4 x 8 5 x 10 6 x 12 2m x 4m or 8 x 20 Resonator Capacity Specifies the nominal maximum power available from the laser resonator X Y Axis Jog Speed The target speed when the Front Panel or Remote Station pushbuttons are used to jog the X axis or Y axis X Y Rapid Jog Speed Specifies the jog speed for both the X and Y axes when the RAPID TRAVERSE button on the Front Panel is selected This value must be greater than or equal to X Y axis Jog Speed X_Y Jog Rapid Acc Dec This parameter specifies the acceleration deceleration rate for X axis and Y axis moves in Jog mode and during rapid G00 moves 7 35 EM 544 R 07 10 X Y Contouring Acc Dec This parameter specifies the acceleration deceleration rate for X axis and Y axis con
194. ing the TRACE FORWARD or TRACE REVERSE buttons BATCH MODE PROGRAM EXECUTION Batch mode Program Execution occurs when the control executes a loaded batch document See the BATCH PROGRAM FILE topic for a description of batch documents When running a batch document the control executes a series of programs including all commands to exchange pallets In Batch mode the pallets exchange positions before the first program is executed and after each program ends The programs in the batch document cannot contain any pallet exchange commands M50s Note Programs that use Batch mode should process an entire single sheet of material The operator must press CYCLE START to begin each program in the batch and press PALLETS NOT READY to approve each pallet exchange The following procedure describes the sequence To operate the Laser System in Batch mode 1 Open a batch document 2 Put the control in Auto mode by pressing the Auto button on the Operator Console Control Bar 3 Select the File Load Current Batch command Notice that the editing function buttons and text displays in the batch document window are now grayed out and disabled 4 The CNC Run Window should open with the first program loaded 5 Press the CYCLE START button to start the batch 6 Load the material for the first program on the pallet in the Load Unload position 7 Press the PALLETS NOT READY button to acknowledge that the
195. ipped X1 negative soft overtravel Failure The X1 amplifier has sensed a malfunction and has disabled itself Drives and High Voltage are disabled Failure The average commanded current for this motor has exceeded the recommended limit Failure The motor did not go where it was commanded The actual position of the motor may not differ from the commanded position by more than 0 125 inches 3 2 mm Drives and High Voltage are disabled Normal The X1 negative overtravel limit switch was actuated Normal The position of the motor exceeded the Overtravel Limit setting on the Configuration screen or a hard overtravel limit switch was actuated Motor wiring has been shorted Amplifier has overheated due to continuous movement in Rapid mode Bad wiring connection between amp and console amp fault wire or 24C Other Set amp selector switch to HOLD FAULT and monitor front of amplifier for failure codes 1157 1158 1169 parameters too low Motor gap too large Program duty cycle too aggressive decrease jerk setting Incorrect Following Error Limit parameter on the Configuration screen default 0 125 in or 3 2 mm X or Y Jog Rapid Acc Dec Rate set too high on Configuration Screen 3 phase input voltage to machine too low Faulty encoder Faulty wiring on motor or encoder Improperly installed magnet track magnets out of order or improper gap Debris on magnet track An excessive feed
196. isabled while the Mirror Alignment mode is active Mirror Alignment Laser High Voltage On Laser Shutter Closed Laser Power 349 W 00 Hz Use only nitrogen for mode bums Beam Size 185 Wamp Settings V Beam On beam remains on after flash Power Level 550 Watts Duty Cycle 100 3 Frequency 2000 Hz Fress CYCLE STOP to tum the beam OFF From the Mirror Alignment window the laser can be configured for manual operation by setting the Power Level Frequency Duty Cycle Assist Gas Pressure and Length of Flash time The Beam On check box configures the control to keep the laser beam on before and after the shutter flash This operating mode simulates normal operation by testing beam alignment with the laser resonator in a warmed up condition When Beam On is checked the Mirror Alignment window has separate Warm up Settings for Power Duty Cycle and Frequency To change any of the Mirror Alignment parameters select the Edit button make the desired changes and then select End Edit Keyboard Shortcut Alt M M sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 44 DIAGNOSTICS Several diagnostic windows are accessible via the Diagnostics fly out submenu which appears when the Maint Diagnostics command is selected C CNC LASER SYSTEM File Edit View Maint Configuration Mirror Alignment Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help 1 Console I O Board Inputs 2 Co
197. l from dropping out of the sheet during transport Process Monitor This option enables the optional Process Monitor System which uses measurements of light intensity and plasma conductance to improve cutting performance Data Logging Options Fault Logging Enables automatic logging of system alarms and laser alarms to the text file FAULT LOG in folder Cnclsr32 Machine Logging Enables automatic logging of various statistical and configuration data to the text file MACHINE LOG in folder Cnclsr32 Production Logging Enables automatic logging of program execution history data to the text file PRODUCT LOG in folder Cnclsr32 XML Log File Enables automatic daily recording of all Fault Machine and Product log data to one file in xml format The file name indicates the date yyyymmdd XML where yyyy is the year mm is the month 01 to 12 and dd is the date 01 to 31 The daily xml files are in folder Cnclsr32 Logs This must be enabled if the remote web dashboard is used on computers on the same network See remote message interface Service Options Beam Purge Fault Override Prevents the Beam purge pressure fault alarm from being reported so the machine can be cycled without purge gas The FYI message Beam purge loss of pressure alarm disabled will be displayed when this option is enabled PMAC Debug Mode Enables the display of dia
198. l resets 3015 to zero each time the CNC HMI application is started An NC program cannot change variable 3015 The Machine Statistics Window see Statistics displays total accumulated Beam ON time To measure the beam on time during a program save 3015 in a common variable and subtract the saved value from the new 3015 value before the program ends Example 100 3015 START 100 3015 100 END Modal Data System Variables Programs can use the 4000 series system variables in a math or logic statement A program cannot change a 4000 series variable by assigning a value to the system variable Value following address N in the last 4114 executed block If the last block did not specify N then 4114 1 Coordinate System Variables A program can determine the machine or work coordinates of the last completed block by reading system variables The control maintains the variables in the same units as the active units mode G20 inch G21 mm The program cannot change these system variables by assigning a value to the variable Machine Coordinates 5021 Machine x position 5022 Machine y position 5023 Machine z position 5061 Position Capture machine x position 5062 Position Capture machine y position Work Coordinates 5041 Work x position 5042 Work y position 5043 Work z position EM 544 R 07 10 7 174 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS MATH FUNCTIONS NC programs can use the math functions listed in
199. le List This list which is displayed near the bottom of the File menu can contain up to six file names To quickly reopen a file that was recently closed simply select the corresponding item from the MRU File List EM 544 R 07 10 7 26 Pint secup 1 C Cnelsr3 s120n2 lib 2 DemoNest cnc 3 Sheet Cutoff CNc 4 C Cnclsr32 Ms036n2 1ib Keyboard Shortcut Alt 1 Alt F 2 Alt F 3 or Alt F 4 sequence OPEN OPERATOR LOG The Operator Log File is a text file that the user can use as a simple note pad It can be quickly opened by using the File Open Operator Log command EXIT File Exit will terminate the CNC HMI program Before exiting always make sure the servo drives are off resonator High Voltage is off and any open file changes have been saved The Exit command is disabled while cutting program execution is in progress Keyboard Shortcut Alt F4 or Alt F X sequence X button on Laser Display window Title Bar Ax er Double click icon on Laser Display window Title Bar cl EDIT MENU Use the Edit menu commands for common text editing functions These commands are only enabled when an NC Program window is the currently active window ici CNC LASER SYSTEM DemoNest cnc File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Undo Typing Ctril Z Cut Ctrl X Copy Ctrl C Paste Ctrl V Find Ctrl F Replace UNDO Edit Undo will reverse the last e
200. led EM 544 R 07 10 7 2 STATUS INDICATORS CONTROL BAR The Status Indicators Control Bar which is normally positioned to the right of the Tool Bar consists of separate indicators for resonator state alarm condition present and operator message ready The left most indicator shows the current resonator operating state Click or touch this indicator for a shortcut to open the Laser Status Monitor window The Alarm indicator signifies the presence of system alarms or resonator alarms when its color is red A flashing red indicator means that one or system alarms are active A solid red indicator means that only resonator alarms are active A yellow Message indicator signifies that one or more operator FYI messages are pending Both the Alarm and Message indicators can be used as shortcut buttons to open or close the Alarms and Messages window The status indicators can be used as a shortcut to open or close the Laser Status Monitor window The Process Status Bar which is located below the Tool Bar displays critical process information such as feedrate laser power beam focus position assist gas pressure and nozzle standoff The Process Status Bar is only displayed when the Laser System is in Auto mode All displayed values are updated in real time While the control is in Auto mode the Process Status Bar can be hidden or displayed by going to View Control Bars Process Status Bar PROCESS STATUS BAR
201. ll down list determines the light threshold corresponding to loss of cut High light intensity is used for materials that generate plasma during normal cutting This would include 16 gage and thinner mild steel and 125 inch and thinner stainless Low light intensity is used for materials that generate little or no plasma during normal cutting and use 040 inch or double nozzles Generally speaking lower thresholds increase the odds that a lost cut will be detected and also make loss of cut indications trips more likely Higher thresholds reduce spurious indications but may result in loss of cut not being detected Response time Some materials notably aluminum and stainless are prone to brief flashes of plasma during normal cutting Use the slow response time roughly 4 second for these materials For other materials use the fast response time roughly 1 second The slower response time will cut down on spurious loss of cut detections Z Hold Distance Note that there is often a flash of plasma at the start of the cut immediately after the pierce To prevent spurious loss of cut detections during this time set the Z hold distance parameter on the Pierce Parameters page to a non zero value Loss of cut detection is disabled while the nozzle tip 1s within the Z hold distance zone 7 79 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 80 START UP AND SHUT DOWN LASER SYSTEM START UP l Perform the steps in the SAFETY MAINTENANCE CHECK portion
202. lus the Blower OFF delay time specified on the Auxiliary page of the Configuration window and then turns off automatically This button is used to provide additional fume removal time The Fume Blower indicator color is dull green or gray OFF when the fume blower is off and bright green ON when the fume blower is running 7 13 EM 544 R 07 10 PROGRAM MODES The Program Modes Control Bar contains controls that turn on or off the various program execution modes that affect how the control software executes NC programs Each control is both a button and indicator for the corresponding mode Like the button indicators in the other control bars these controls appear bright green ON when the corresponding mode is active and dull green or gray OFF when the mode is not active The Laser Control Software automatically displays the Program Modes Control Bar each time the CNC control enters Auto mode When the control enters Jog or Axes Home mode from Auto mode this control bar will automatically close PROGRAM TEST MODE Program Test Mode will run a part program without actually cutting material Use the Program Test button to activate Program Test Mode In this mode the laser beam and assist gas will not turn on during program execution Selecting the Program Test button when Program Test Mode is off will cause the Program Test Mode dialog box to open Program Test Mode The Z axis Up and Down Moves but
203. ly activated using one of the assist gas buttons on the Auxiliary Functions Control Bar The assist gas override setting is adjustable from 0 to 150 Note The Assist Gas Override setting does not affect the assist gas pressure used when piercing Jog Feedrate Override When the NC cutting program commands the X axis and or Y axis to a position with a G01 G02 or G03 block the actual feedrate will be the percentage of the commanded feedrate specified by the Jog Feedrate Override setting For example if Jog Feedrate Override is set to 75 and the program specifies F400 the actual feedrate will be 75 of 400 IPM 300 IPM The Jog Feedrate Override setting is adjustable from 0 to 100 The Feedrate Override is disabled during rapid moves G0 or when M48 is active Jog Feedrate Override also changes the jogging speed of the X and Y axes when the RAPID TRAVERSE button is not lit The jogging speed at 100 1s the X Y axis Jog Speed specified on the General page of the Maintenance Machine Configuration window 300 IPM or 7620 mm min typical EM 544 R 07 10 7 12 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The Auxiliary Functions Control Bar contains buttons for manually activating assist gas flow and the fume blower system Open close this control bar by selecting the Aux button on the Operator Console Control Bar or by selecting View Control Bars Aux Oxygen This control is both a manual activation button and indicator for oxy
204. material for the first program has been loaded and the pallets will exchange 8 When the pallet exchange is completed the first program will start running 9 While the first program is running load the material for the second program on the pallet in the Load Unload position 10 When the pallet is ready with the material for the second program press the illuminated PALLETS NOT READY button The button light will extinguish indicating that the pallets will exchange positions when the control completes the first program 11 After the pallets exchange positions the control will load the second program 12 Press CYCLE START to begin executing the second program 13 While the second program is executing remove the parts and scrap from the first program and then load the material for the third program 14 Press the illuminated PALLETS NOT READY button to allow the pallets to exchange when the second program ends EM 544 R 07 10 7 98 15 After the pallets exchange positions the control will load the third program 16 Press CYCLE START to begin executing the third program 17 This sequence will continue until the last program in the Batch has been completed and the pallet with those parts is in the Load Unload position When running programs in Batch mode the control updates the Status column in the Batch window to indicate the Eooxne MEX 7 x 1 progress as shown mji Don
205. matically causes drive power to turn off e Power failure Main drives are off and pallet drives is off High voltage is disabled Material clamps must be closed Normal Close the laser pallet power clamps before e Pallets were commanded to move with the before moving pallets jogging pallets clamps opened 7 119 EM 544 R 07 10 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Material handling system fault Failure Material handling system has faulted Laser J Material handling system has a drive fault See program execution cannot continue Material Handling System manual Material handling system not ready Normal Material handling system safety interlocks e Material handling system is turned off are not present Motor X1 thermostat e Obstruction in coolant lines to motor If thermostat contact is not open e Bad wire connection from motor thermostat to I O PC Board e O Board failure has occurred see alarm description e Power failure Failure Motor thermostat contact has opened indicating that the motor has overheated Motor X2 thermostat Failure See Motor X1 thermostat See Motor X1 thermostat No assist gas pressure detected Normal Analog feedback signal registered 0 volts when gas was commanded e Out of gas supply turned off e Bad wire connection from Analog Output PC board or Analog Input PC board to Assist Gas valve Noncontact head has not been calibrate
206. mes false the program jumps to the block after END or ENDW HILE WHILE loops can be nested up to five deep To avoid the possibility of an infinite loop a block between WHILE and END normally changes the status of the conditional expression Example 1 0 WHILE 1 LE 50 DO2 1 1 1 END2 The blocks between WHILE and END may include a GOTO command to exit the loop AUXILIARY COMMANDS DPRNT Command Option The program can transmit a text string to an RS 232 port using the DPRNT command if the Laser System has the CNC Serial Output option Serial COM port settings for the optional DPRNT function are configured in the Serial Port Configuration window EM 544 R 07 10 7 178 DPRNT text string The text string can begin immediately after DPRNT or the block may include spaces between DPRNT and the first string character The control reads the text string until it finds a space or end of block character The text string cannot include braces If the text string includes a variable name the control will only transmit the variable name the control will not transmit the value of the variable When the control processes the DPRNT statement it adds the DC2 nulls and DC4 commands and transmits the string The control does not use OPEN or CLOSE commands for DPRNT Automatic Corner Rounding A program can command a rounded corner by specifying the intersection point of the two side elements and the corner radius The co
207. mes should end with cnc ex Filename cnc When an NC Program file is opened its contents are displayed in a Program Edit window Program Edit windows use context coloring distinct program components are displayed with different colors G codes are blue M codes are red etc N5GOX3 9667 1 484 IF 118EQ1 G0T010005 G84 M35 GOToO6 NW10005G85 GlY 1 434F 144 641633 0 11 640 M35 Feature 6 NoHGOxS 9667 0 044 IF 118601 GoTo10006 G84 M35 LLH PROCESS PARAMETER FILE The Process Parameter file contains settings used to control the power and focusing attributes of the laser beam and the cutting assist gas Process Parameters are stored in multiple files with a separate file for each distinct cutting process All CINCINNATI Laser Systems are shipped with a library of Process Parameter files containing the cutting parameter settings recommended by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED These files are stored in the Cnclsr32 Material folder on the laser control s computer hard disk drive These files can be modified to specify other cutting processes by creating new Process Parameter files with the preferred settings Process Parameter file names should end with lib ex Filename lib G89 blocks in the NC Program file specify which Process Parameter file s will be used in each cutting application See CUSTOM G CODES in the LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic for more information on G89 When a Pr
208. move EM 544 R 07 10 7 164 W Lead in length For M0 and M1 Default W is the smaller of 25 in or half the minimum width of the shape For M2 Default W is one fifth of the minimum width of the shape but not more than 0 2 in Minimum W is eight kerf widths Z Z axis retract flag When the macro call does not include Z or specifies Z with zero or any positive number G104 commands M47 to raise the Z axis after cutting the shape To leave the cutting head on the material call G104 or G73 etc with Z 1 Arguments Associated with M2 Only A Dwell seconds before lead in move Default 0 250 seconds The macro also uses the default dwell if the call specifies AO Note G88 uses A for the angle between holes When a program calls G88 with M2 this dwell is always 0 250 seconds B Dwell seconds after lead in move before the first segment Default 0 060 seconds The macro also uses the default if the call specifies BO K Dwell seconds after contour Default 0 060 seconds The macro also uses the default if the call specifies KO Q Number of segments after lead in Range 1 to 5 Default 3 Note G88 uses Q for the number of holes When a program calls G88 with M2 the number of segments is always 3 Description G104 moves the cutting head to the pierce location in rapid traverse and calls G84 For rectangles the lead in ends at the center of the longer side G104 completes the lead in commands M67 if the call s
209. move is trapezoidal Z up Distance The distance that the head retracts during Automatic Partial Z up moves Minimum G00 Distance If the length of the X Y rapid move exceeds this value the head will automatically retract Otherwise the head will track the material during the rapid move Note To disable Automatic Partial Z up moves enter a large Minimum G00 Distance for example 999 inches or 25000 mm Resume Distance to Cut When the distance remaining in a long rapid move is equal to or less than this value the control commands the cutting head to resume tracking Default Partial Z up Distance M47 The Z axis raises the nozzle this distance when the program commands M47 The default value of 0 800 inches 20 mm is sufficient to clear material clamps However some applications may require higher distances in order to avoid tipped parts or slugs Note The program can override this default by specifying a distance with the P argument in the M47 block Refer to M Codes in the LASER NC PROGRAMMING section for more on M47 Hold Mode HOLD in JOG When this button is selected the cutting nozzle remains locked at its current vertical position during all jog moves 1 e the cutting head does not track the material height Note X axis and Y axis jog motion will not be allowed unless the nozzle is at least 2 0 inches 50 8 mm above the top of material TRACK in JOG When this button is selected the cutting nozzle position
210. n a Laser System has this option the CNC is in M43 mode each time the operator turns on the machine control M43 mode is NOT canceled by M30 RESET or turning off the control The only way to cancel M43 mode is to run a program commanding M44 M44 DISABLE LOWER PALLET SPECIAL FUNCTION M44 Disable Lower Pallet Special Function mode M44 cancels the Lower Pallet Special Function mode commanded with M43 The M44 command restores normal Z axis speed pallet motion and Y axis travel range The control will execute the M44 command with Program Test mode on or off EM 544 R 07 10 7 152 To cancel M43 mode 1 Remove any material or fixture over 1 in 25 mm high 2 Load and execute any program beginning with M44 M45 OPTIONAL STANDOFF MODE M45 Apply Optional Standoff For Cutting When the CNC program commands M45 after starting a cut sequence the noncontact head standoff changes to the Optional Standoff distance specified in the active Process Parameter file The M45 command does not change pierce standoff If the head is not already tracking material an M41 or G84 will still be necessary to command the head down M47 PARTIAL Z UP M47 P__ Raise Z axis Optionally by Distance Programs can partially raise the Z axis with M47 to avoid interference with clamps or tipped parts during non cutting moves M47 commands the Z axis to a preset partially up distance as opposed to the completely up home po
211. n resumes when CYCLE START 1s pressed Optional Stop mode can be enabled disabled at any time during program execution Keyboard Shortcut FS SINGLE BLOCK MODE In Single Block mode only one NC Program block will be executed each time CYCLE START is pressed The Single Block button activates Single Block program execution mode Keyboard Shortcut F6 TRACE MODE The Tracing button activates program execution Trace mode When Trace mode is active the TRACE FORWARD and TRACE REVERSE buttons on the machine operator front panel are enabled Tracing is used to recover from program interruptions it allows the operator to step through the program in either the forward or reverse direction with the laser beam off as long as the TRACE FORWARD or TRACE REVERSE button is pressed See ERROR RECOVERY in the CUTTING PROCEDURES section Keyboard Shortcut F7 Note There is a limit to how far in reverse a program can be traced As a program is running a fixed number of executed program blocks are held in memory This memory area known as the history buffer limits how far a program can be traced in reverse Large programs may contain more blocks than the history buffer can hold Attempts to trace backwards beyond the last block in the history buffer will cause the alarm End of history buffer or beginning of program reached Reverse tracing is disabled 7 15 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R
212. nce the last time the file was saved will be lost Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl F4 or Alt F C sequence X button on the window s caption bar Ax SAVE File Save saves any changes to the active file The contents of the file will be written to its current location with its current file name When a new file is saved for the first time the Save As window will open first prompting the user to name the file Toolbar Shortcut a Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl S or Alt F S sequence SAVE AS File Save As saves a new file with the specified name or saves the contents of the active file to a different name and or location This command causes the Save As window to open Use this window to specify the file name and location Save As LEF MSO75N2 li M507502 1 MS105N2 li M510502 MS120N2 li 55030N2 55036N2 S5048N2 T ssosonz SS5060N2_H lib lib lib lib Mg 12002 MS135N2 M ms13502 1 MS188N2 1 MS18802 li MS250N2 MS25002 MS31302 I MS37502 Mg50002 MS62502 M575002 1 M5100002 lib Process Parameter Files lib EM 544 R 07 10 7 20 Use these controls in the Save As dialog box to specify the name of the file and its location Save in Displays the name of the folder whose contents are displayed in the browser box below it To see how the current folder fits in the folder hierarchy select the down arrow To see what is inside a folder select the folder
213. ncels kerf compensation at the end of any G00 or G53 move if the program commands G00 G53 M02 or M30 in the next block If a program commands G40 in a block by itself and then commands a move without G41 or G42 the control cancels compensation during that move A program commands kerf compensation with G41 or G42 When a G01 G02 or G03 block commands G41 or G42 the control begins that move with the nozzle offset to one side of the programmed path If a block commands G41 or G42 without commanding a move the control ends the previous move with the cutting nozzle offset to one side of the path Example G41 and G42 ennn egies eae dae Pe ee ee ee SEB ee ee ee eee a f E we t a ta i A a Ko fa F n E E E a E a i Bemeeeeeeeeeew ee peewee ee eee ee aed ta G41 Nozzle Path G42 Nozzle Path The CNC automatically offsets the cutting nozzle by half the kerf width specified by last G89 command See CUT PARAMETERS G40 G41 and G42 form a modal group the last G code commanded in the group is active for all blocks until the program commands another code in the group When each program starts the default code is G40 The CNC automatically commands the closest possible position for the nozzle to contour the programmed shape with the specified kerf size If necessary the control inserts small moves so compensated paths intersect and do not over cut the shape EM 544 R 07 10 7 136 Example
214. ng a scrolling list of description labels for all discrete inputs and outputs This dialog box will contain two buttons Select and Cancel 3 Scroll the I O label list to find the label of the input or output point to be monitored Select the I O label the selection is highlighted with blue background 4 Click the Select button to add the I O point to the O Watch Window Click Cancel to abort the selection Either Select or Cancel will close the dialog box Select I O Point x Gantry lasing light High voltage ON cmd HSS elect Fault y HSS loss of cut To stop monitoring an I O point in the O Watch Window first select the text box of the I O point and then select the Remove button The selected state indicator text box will be cleared Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D W sequence Process Monitor Window For lasers equipped with the optional Process Monitor system this window displays actual pierce times Process Monitor 7 47 EM 544 R 07 10 Alarm Tracking Use the Alarm Tracking window to configure the Alarm Tracking diagnostic function Alarm Tracking allows diagnostic information to be automatically captured and saved to a disk file after a selected system alarm occurs Alarm Tracking x Select which alarms will trigger the log file Emergency stop pressed Resonator door i open Nozzle break away detected Beam purge pressure fault Lens coolant failure Pa
215. ng lens has been centered Materials Required e One sheet of 16 gage 060 inch or 1 5 mm mild steel at least 12 inch by 12 inch 305 mm by 305 mm clamped in place on either pallet e One set of feeler gages with 004 inch to 020 inch gages in 0005 inch increments 0 10 to 0 50 mm in 0 01 mm 7 91 EM 544 R 07 10 increments FOCUS CALIBRATION AUTO FOCUS HEAD Finding the Focus Home Setting This procedure determines the Auto Focus Home Offset value that will obtain the minimum kerf in the Far field at 0 000 inch focus setting Program Focus TestAuto cnc cuts a series of kerf cuts in a test part with each cut preceded by a G102 call commanding a different focus setting Each kerf cut corresponds to a 0 010 inch change in focal position Procedure 1 Load a piece of 16 gage mild steel in the Far field of the pallet The Far field is where the cutting head is farthest from the resonator 2 Load the program FocusTestAuto cnc from the Program Utilities directory 3 Jog the cutting head to the lower left corner of a 3 5 x 9 inch 90 x 230 mm area for the test part see Auto Focus Calibration Test Part figure that follows 4 Run the program 5 The program cuts a hole at the end of one kerf cut That kerf cut uses the zero focus position set by the Auto Focus Home Offset value in the Z axis Setup window 6 Usea feeler gage to measure the width of each kerf cut and then find the group of cuts with th
216. not turn on No power to Laser Verify line voltage Check condition of line fuses in machine electrical panel Check condition of fuses and circuit breakers in Laser cabinet Mains On command not sent from control Check connection of interface cable e Verify operation of switch HV will not turn on or Nozzle interlocks not properly made e Reseat cutting head assembly on flange will not stay on while High Voltage keyswitch on Operator Control e Set High Voltage keyswitch for proper operation cutting Station side panel is in the LOCK OFF position Shutter not in closed position or did not achieve Verify proper operation of shutter mechanism and position proper position during operation indicator switches Change in cut See Process Parameters and Diagnostic quality Guide 7 129 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 130 LASER NC PROGRAMMING STANDARD G CODES See G Code List for a table of all G codes recognized by the Laser System CNC The following four G codes all move the cutting nozzle to commanded Work coordinates G00 Rapid Traverse move G01 Linear move G02 Clockwise Arc G03 Counterclockwise Arc These four G codes form a modal group the last G code commanded in the group is active for all blocks until the program commands another G code in the group The default code when a program starts is G00 The leading zero can be omitted G0 G1 G2 and G3 are the same as G00 G01 G02 and G03 Each of the
217. nsole I O Board Outputs 3 Macro Station 1 Inputs 4 Macro Station 1 Outputs 5 Macro Station 2 Inputs 6 Macro Station 2 Outputs 7 Macro Station 3 Inputs 8 Macro Station 3 Outputs Analog Inputs Outputs Axis Limit Switch Inputs I O Watch Window Process Monitor Alarm Tracking Resonator Statistics Input Output Monitor Windows The O Monitor windows are used to view the states of any discrete inputs or outputs used by the Laser System The monitor windows are activated from the Maint Diagnostics submenu by selecting the desired menu item or by using the indicated shortcut keys underlined characters in the submenu More than one O Monitor window can be open at the same time O Monitor windows are read only windows none of the displayed information can be modified by the user with the trackball or keyboard I CNC LASER SYSTEM M S 2 Outputs File Edit View Maint D Sw el Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help Mia iE Er OLE M S 1 Inputs Colored box ON Df B ooo og Mile fsfu fs fre Hid 19 20 far 22 23 E Console Inputs x Colored box ON 1 f2 s EIs s 7 iy M S 2 Inputs M S 1 Outputs Colored box ON 8 be oe so fu Wie Mi Mis fre i EVs 20 fai 22 E Colored bos ON ooo fo fo fn lamaga E s is 20 a 22 es E Colored box ON oaa o ua BOC Be Mele r A ey Ee es s ofn fe fo fu EA Eid i 20 ar
218. ntil reset Drives were turned on but RESET not is pressed with drives on pressed yet Deformable Optic out of tolerance Deformable optic pump is moving to a new pressure setting and is temporarily out of tolerance End of history buffer or beginning of Tracing backwards beyond start of program is not Large programs contain more blocks than program reached Reverse Tracing is possible In addition a fixed number of executed the history buffer can hold Attempts to trace disabled program blocks are held in memory while a program backwards beyond the last block in the history is running This memory area known as the history buffer will cause this alarm buffer limits how far a program can be traced in reverse End of program reached Forward Tracing operation has reached the last line of the tracing is disabled program Press Trace REVERSE to back up to desired location for resumption of cut Feedrate override is set to 0 The Feedrate Override setting is set to 0 which suspends all X Y movement Gantry is out of square Cut area enclosure gate was opened actuating the e Abnormal load on gantry Beam flash is disabled gantry clamp however X1 encoder position does e Personnel are leaning pushing against gantry not match X2 encoder position Beam is disabled when gate is open HV safety interlock is bypassed The HIGH VOLTAGE interlock switch on the control station side panel is set to BYPASS Laser beam is
219. ntrol inserts a circular arc tangent to any two contouring moves when the first move ends with a comma followed by R and the arc radius The first and second contouring moves can be G01 G02 or G03 Example G90 G01 X4 Y2 R1 G01 Y0 Original Intersection J Example G90 G03 X5 Y5 RS R1 G01 X10 Y5 w Intersection If a contouring block G01 G02 or G03 does not follow the block specifying corner rounding the control displays the message Illegal corner rounding command If the control cannot insert the programmed arc tangent to both original lines or arcs the control displays the message Corner radius too large Example G90 G01 X5 YO G01 X5 Y1 R2 G01 X8 Y1 ad rae R 2 Too large If the angle between the tangent lines is 1 degree or less the control ignores the corner rounding request and contours the original intersection 7 179 EM 544 R 07 10 WORKPIECE EDGE DETECTION Programs use this option to find the location and orientation of a sheet of material that was not placed exactly at the machine origin X0 YO or parallel with the machine axes It uses the noncontact head to detect the coordinates of the material edges The NC control uses the edge coordinates to automatically shift and rotate the work coordinate system effectively aligning the part program with the workpiece This method allows full utilization of the sheet regardless of minor variations in material
220. o the Program Restart function e The Program Restart function works best with straight line programs for example programs that do not contain subroutine calls macro calls or while loops e A program cannot be restarted inside a macro e Aprogram can be restarted inside a subroutine as long as that subroutine is located in the same file as the main program Note however if this is done the program will restart at the first instance the subroutine is called e Ifa program is restarted inside a while loop the program will restart at the first iteration through the loop e Ifthe work coordinate system of a program depends on the starting position of the cutting head for example a program beginning with G92 X0 YO then the program will not restart at the correct work coordinates unless the cutting head has not moved since the program was terminated Keyboard Shortcut Alt F E sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 24 PRINT File Print uses the specified printer to print the document displayed in the active window This command opens the Print window containing the following controls Note The File Print command is enabled only when the currently active window contains a document type that supports printing such as program and Process Parameter documents Use these controls in the Print window to specify how the file is to be printed Name This box displays a list of printers connected to the computer Prop
221. o trigger Loose tip check tip alignment an alarm but can be an indicator of a loose or Material is vibrating during the cut process problematic tip Per the settings in the Machine due to assist gas Configuration these brief tip touches can be reported to the operator in order to anticipate cutting problems due to a loose tip etc Pallet loading in progress pallets Automated Pallet Loading option has been enabled are disabled and the pallet loader is sending the loading signal Positioning nozzle for standoff A Standoff Calibration or Drift Compensation move calibration is in progress This message will only be displayed while the noncontact head is moving down to contact the material and then reversing to the desired standoff setting Remote station is enabled no Remote pendant station key selector is set to axis or pallet moves permitted from ENABLED console EM 544 R 07 10 7 116 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Safety gate bypassed by Remote Enabling the Remote Station allows operator to Station enable switch open gate and perform lens centering or mirror alignment Drive power will stay on in this case allowing Z and Auto focus movement Safety zones bypassed by Remote Enabling the Remote Station overrides the normal Station enable switch safety device interlock mechanism and allows operator to perform lens centering or mirror alignment Drive power will stay on in this case all
222. ocess Parameter file is commanded Ball Transfer UP Ball transfer mechanism is commanded to the UP position This feature is typically used in conjunction with automated material handling systems such as the CINCINNATI MMHS Ball Transfer DOWN Ball transfer mechanism is commanded to the DOWN position This feature is typically used in conjunction with automated material handling systems such as the CINCINNATI MMHS Subprogram call This code is used to call a subprogram End of Subprogram This code indicates the end of a subprogram and returns control to the main program 7 189 EM 544 R 07 10 M CODE LIST Antidive disabled mode Disables the automatic Antidive feature which can help avoid damage to the cutting head due to programming errors Thinner materials where excessive material flutter is present when not well supported can falsely trigger Antidive in some applications Note that proper use of the CINCINNATI Programming and Nesting software will ensure that the cutting head does not pass over a previously cut feature Antidive enable Re enables the Antidive feature M30 will also re enable Antidive Beam off Speed gas Beam OFF feature Assist gas stays on to save time on next sequence Auxiliary output with confirmation When an M151 code is commanded in an NC program program execution pauses and waits for the corresponding M151 customer input to turn on G CODE LIST Positioning Rapid Traverse X Y axes
223. ocess Parameter file is opened the parameter settings are displayed in a Process Parameter window shown on next page See the CUTTING PROCESS PARAMETERS topic for more information on process parameters Note An Active or Loaded indicator PARNER Loaded may be displayed in the upper right corner of the Process Parameter window If a Process Parameter file that is loaded via a G89 block anywhere in the active NC program is open in a window a yellow Loaded indicator will be displayed If this file represents the currently active cutting process then an orange Active indicator will be displayed 7 5 EM 544 R 07 10 yr MS62502 lib m mx 7 5000 100 D i BATCH PROGRAM FILE A Batch Program file is a list of NC Program files that will be loaded and executed in the order listed It allows programs to be grouped together in a logical manner and allows the control to keep track of which programs have been completed and which program to load next A Batch Program can contain up to one hundred program entries and each entry can be repeated up to one hundred times Batch Program file names should end with bch ex Filename bch When a Batch Program file is opened the parameter settings are displayed in a Batch Program window ma E f p alr JDoncisrs2PROGRAM Bottom one mai 1 Creating a Batch Program To create a new Batch Program 1 Select File New and then select
224. ock character Examples G92 X0 Y0 SET WORK COORD M98 P2000 lt CALL PROGRAM 2000 PROGRAM LINE NUMBERS When a block directs execution to another block with a GOTO or M99 P_ command the destination block requires a line number Otherwise line numbers are optional To assign a line number begin the block with the character N followed by an integer The line number has a usable range of 1 to 999999 The block may contain the block delete character before the line number Example N2300 G01 X50 This example assigns line number 2300 The CNC Run Window displays line numbers with the program text BLOCK DELETE The operator can control the execution of a block with the Beam ON function When a block begins with the forward Slash character the control does not execute the block if Block Delete program mode is active see the PROGRAM MODES topic The operator can toggle this function on or off any time during the execution of the NC program EM 544 R 07 10 7 168 END OF PROGRAM M02 M02 completes execution of a program All previously requested M codes are reset and local variables are set to zero However the CNC Run Window does not return to the top of the program M99 P The M99 block completes execution of a subprogram The CNC Run Window returns to the program that called the subprogram and displays the next block M30 The M30 block completes execution of a program All previously requested M
225. ocus Settings Sin Lens Focus 0 000 in Note The resonator can be warmed up before the tape shot for a better simulation of operating conditions See the Lens Centering Window topic for more on enabling resonator warm up for the Lens Centering function EM 544 R 07 10 7 88 10 11 12 Apply a small amount of ink to the nozzle tip by pressing an ink pad against the tip or by rubbing the tip with a felt marker pen Place a length of masking tape in a known orientation over the orifice in the nozzle tip Press the tape firmly on the tip Unlock the shutter by turning the SHUTTER keyswitch on the Control Station Side Panel to ENABLED Take a laser shot See the Laser Shot topic Lock the shutter by rotating the SHUTTER keyswitch to the LOCK CLOSE position Remove the masking tape observing the orientation of the tape Verify centering of the beam in the orifice View the burn and the impression of the orifice on the tape with a magnifying glass A very small burned hole should appear within the impression of the orifice a burn hole inside a white circular area inside an ink colored donut The objective is to center the burn hole as perfectly as possible in the white area If the burn hole is round and requires centering proceed to Step 11 If the burn hole is large check the following possible causes e Focus is adjusted to an extreme position e Power level or length of flash is too lar
226. ode for cutting set the duty cycle to 100 Feedrate This parameter should be the maximum cutting speed at which good edge quality can be achieved in normal operation For some part features the actual cutting speed might be reduced to maintain dimensional accuracy of the part or to improve the edge quality of a feature Execution of the G89 command can set a variable default is variable 148 equal to the value of the cut feedrate parameter This ability to make the feedrate parameter available to a program is configurable See PROCESS LIBRARY FEEDRATE in the GENERAL CONFIGURATION topic for more on enabling the use of the cut feedrate parameter Note that the G89 command only sets the value of a variable the X axis and Y axis cutting speed does not change until the program commands the feedrate with for example F 148 Pre cut dwell time Specifies a dwell at the beginning of the cut process before motion of the cutting head begins At the end of the pierce process all parameters are switched to cut parameters with the laser beam on Motion does not begin until the pre cut dwell time has elapsed Kerf width The width of the kerf produced by the cutting process The control uses this parameter for cutter compensation if the program commands G41 or G42 Beam size This setting affects the diameter of the laser beam produced during the cutting process Decreasing the beam size setting will result in a smaller beam diameter while increasing th
227. ommands M36 Once M36 is executed Z Hold mode remains active until M35 M37 M42 M47 or M30 is executed or the RESET button is pressed EM 544 R 07 10 7 150 M37 BEAM AND GAS OFF SHUTTER CLOSE M37 Turn laser beam and assist gas off and close the shutter M37 turns off the laser beam and assist gas and commands the shutter to close M37 also resets any previously requested M codes To avoid unnecessary cycling of the gas valves and shutter most programs use M35 instead of M37 The control accepts M37 to support programs written for Laser Systems without M35 M38 Z HOLD MODE TIMED M38 P__ Activate Z axis Servo Hold mode for a specified time M38 places the Z axis control for the noncontact head in a servo hold condition for a period of time after the control establishes the cutting position The M38 block specifies the time with the P argument in milliseconds The valid range for P argument values is 0 to 2 minutes PO to P120 000 Example Programming the Z axis to maintain a fixed position for 2 seconds after reaching the nozzle standoff position M38 P2000 To start the M38 time the Z axis must be in the cutting position with the beam on and the X axis or Y axis must be moving The Z axis maintains position until the time has elapsed After the specified time the Z axis goes into tracking mode The program can command M38 before or after G84 or G85 If M35 M37 M42 M47 or M30 is executed or the RESET
228. on Standoff at last calibration 0 047 in Periodic use of the automated Standoff Calibration function will ensure an accurate standoff between the nozzle tip and the workpiece When the CYCLE START button is pressed the cutting head moves down until the nozzle tip touches the workpiece and then retracts to the desired standoff using the Z axis motor encoder This provides an accurate and repeatable method for independently verifying the standoff accuracy of the capacitive or Noncontact sensor See NOZZLE STANDOFF CALIBRATION in the CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS section for more about standoff calibration z Toolbar Shortcut ig Keyboard Shortcut Alt U T sequence OPERATOR SETUP Utilities Operator Set up opens the Operator Set up window This window is used to specify how the cutting head and assist gas ports are currently set up required for the Machine Setup Checking function and to access various Z axis setup parameters The Operator Set up window can be opened at any time and all of the set up parameters can be edited by the operator user Note however that changing set up parameters while a part program is executing is not permitted The Operator Set up window consists of three separate pages or tabs e Cutting Head Setup e Assist Gas Setup e Z axis Setup 7 59 EM 544 R 07 10 Cutting Head Setup The Cutting Head page of the Operator Set up window is used to enable disable cutting head set up che
229. on cursor R Drag this cursor to draw a rectangular outline around the area of interest After the mouse button has been released to complete the drag the outlined rectangle will fill the plot window Zoom Extents Used in the CNC Run Window to scale the plot area to match the machine pallet size In a Program Plot window this command will scale the display so that the cutting program completely fills the plot window This is the default display mode for both the CNC Run Window and Program Plot window 7 33 EM 544 R 07 10 Zoom Parts Used in the CNC Run Window to scale the plot area so that it is completely filled by the cutting program parts Zoom In Zooming in magnifies the center portion of the plot by one zoom increment Zoom Out Zooming out displays a larger area than the previous plot This makes the displayed program plot one zoom increment smaller Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl Home Zoom Extents Ctrl Page Up Zoom In Ctrl Page Down Zoom Out Pointing Device Clicking the right button in a plot window will display a pop up menu containing the Zoom commands Pointing Device When the cursor is positioned in a plot window rotating the mouse wheel will activate the Zoom in or Zoom out function MAINTENANCE MENU Use the Maintenance Maint menu for access to various machine maintenance and diagnostic functions lL CNC LASER SYSTEM File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Configuration
230. on deceleration 7 191 EM 544 R 07 10 EM 544 R 07 10 7 192 COPYRIGHT 2010 CINCINNATI INCORPORATED GINGINNATI is a registered trademark of Cincinnati Incorporated
231. one of these pulse modes e Ext fixed The pulse control signal is a constant setting from a source external to the resonator 1 e from the Laser System control e Ext DPC The external pulse control signal is from the Dynamic Power Control function in the Laser System control The pulse control signal originates in the resonator control system for example during Calibration e Internal Pulse Control Source Indicates the source of the pulse settings The Source field indicates 1f the pulse control settings are from a Maint Utility function or from an NC cutting program Four sets of pulse parameters are available for use by cutting programs Each set contains separate Cut Pierce Rapid Pierce and Aux parameters During program execution the Source field indicates which parameter set 1s currently being used to control the laser beam The possible pulse control sources are e Lens Centering e Mirror Align Warm up e Mirror Align Flash e Manual Control e Cut 1 2 3 or 4 e Pierce 1 2 3 or 4 e Rapid Pierce 1 2 3 or 4 e Aux Cut 1 2 3 or 4 e Beam Off Keyboard Shortcut Alt L S sequence 7 53 EM 544 R 07 10 AUTO START UP Laser Auto Start up opens the Laser Start up window which will allow the user to enable or disable automatic resonator startup on a daily basis Start up time is entered separately for each day of the week Automatic Startup can be enabled or disabled for each d
232. ontrol executes the block containing THEN If the expression is false the program jumps to the ENDIF block The THEN block must be a separate block immediately following the IF block Each IF THEN pair must be followed by a separate ENDIF block IF THEN statements can be nested four deep Example IF 1 EQ 2 THEN 3 4 5 ENDIF IF THEN ELSE ENDIF Statement IF lt conditional expression gt THEN lt expression gt ELSE lt expression gt ENDIF 7 177 EM 544 R 07 10 If the conditional expression is true the control executes the block containing THEN and the program jumps to the ENDIF block If the expression is false the control executes the block containing ELSE The THEN block must be a separate block immediately following the IF block The ELSE and ENDIF blocks must also be separate blocks IF THEN ELSE ENDIF statements can be nested four deep WHILE Statements The control accepts two types of WHILE statements WHILE END Statement WHILE lt conditional expression gt DO m ENDm In the WHILE END structure m is an integer from 1 to 3 used to identify nested loops WHILE ENDWHILE Statement WHILE lt conditional expression gt ENDWHILE one word The control evaluates the conditional expression If true the control executes the block s between WHILE and END or ENDWHILE then the program returns to the WHILE block and repeats the process When the expression beco
233. ontrol illuminates the PALLET NOT READY pushbutton when a program starts The illuminated button indicates the pallets are Not Ready to switch positions Press the button to toggle the status on or off before the program reaches the M50 block If the button is not illuminated when the program executes an M50 block the pallets will switch positions If the PALLET NOT READY button is illuminated when the program reaches the M50 block the program will stop To resume the program press the PALLET NOT READY button and the pallets will reverse positions M51 AUXILIARY OUTPUT TIMED M51 P__ Turn auxiliary output on for a specified time M51 commands a set of isolated relay contacts to close for the number of milliseconds specified by the P argument The auxiliary output contacts can be used for customer specific interface functions The valid range for P argument values is 0 to 10 seconds PO to P10000 The default time is 0 5 seconds will be applied if no P argument is included in the M51 block Example Commanding the auxiliary contacts to close for one second M51 P1000 M67 OPTIONAL ASSIST GAS PRESSURE M67 Apply Optional Assist Gas Pressure M67 changes the cutting assist gas pressure command to the value specified by the Pressure 2 Optional M67 setting in the most recently executed Process Parameter file or as specified by G102 I__ The pressure command is valid until replaced by the next G84 or G85 M90 BALL TRANSF
234. or will be similar to normal program termination no system alarms will be generated e The Automatic Laser Shut down sequence begins immediately after the active program terminates Automatic Shut down Sequence Whenever an active program is terminated while the Automatic Laser Shut down function is armed the control will execute an automatic shut down sequence performing the following tasks in the order listed 1 The Shut down Notification window will pop up notifying that automatic shut down will occur at the indicated time This message will be displayed for five minutes during which time the user can abort the automatic shut down if desired Selecting Cancel during this five minute period will disarm the Automatic Laser Shut down function and the control will resume normal operation 7 55 EM 544 R 07 10 Automatic Laser Shut down Notification 2 Ifthe shut down is not aborted within five minutes the servo drives Mains and resonator high voltage will be turned off 3 The message displayed in the Shut down Notification window will change notifying that shutdown was completed and the time of actual shutdown see examples At this time the notification window will also display e The name of the program running when Automatic Shut down occurred e The completion status of the last program completed successfully or terminated before completion e If the program completion status is
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236. out menu with selections that display or hide the various control bars A control bar is a group of user interface buttons and or indicators that can be displayed or hidden with one command A check mark appears next to the menu item for each control bar that is currently displayed View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Windc BE Standard Toolbar a Language v Status Bar g Units v Process Status Bar Axes Positions v Operator Console Modal G Codes Program Modes All Position Information v Overrides eel Me v Run Window Graphics v Fault Indicators abcde att Zoom Extents Zoom In Zoom Out Note At times changes to the state of a control bar will not be permitted in which case that menu item will be disabled For example the Process Status Control Bar cannot be displayed when the control is in Jog mode Standard Toolbar The Standard Toolbar contains buttons for common commands such as File Open and Load Current Program See TOOL BAR in the HMI OVERVIEW section for more details Status Bar The main status bar is at the bottom of the application window It contains operator help messages the program line number and the time See MAIN STATUS BAR in the HMI OVERVIEW section for more details Process Status Bar The Process Status Bar displays actual cutting parameters See PROCESS STATUS BAR in the HMI OVERVIEW section for more details Operator Console This control bar contains controls
237. owing Z and Auto focus movement Shutter is locked The SHUTTER selector switch on the control station If SHUTTER switch is not set to LOCK side panel is set to LOCK CLOSE CLOSE Bad connection from console assembly to I O PC board Shutter test active reset when done f The shutter mechanism was actuated by pressing the SHUTTER button on the Operator Console Control Bar with High Voltage off Standoff drift compensation was not Standoff Calibration CHECK is not valid since offset done on this pallet was calculated on the other pallet Must either select RECALIBRATE or switch pallets X1 encoder loss of counts detected The control monitors the number of encoder counts Encoder connection problem between the power up position and the home Ball screw motor alignment changed position If the distance corresponding to that Defective encoder number changes by more than 0 015 0 38 mm on consecutive homing attempts this message is displayed X2 encoder loss of counts detected See X1 encoder loss of counts detected Y encoder loss of counts detected See X1 encoder loss of counts detected Z axis antidive is disabled The Antidive feature has been disabled by a program commanding M130 See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic 7 117 EM 544 R 07 10 SYSTEM ALARMS DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S Normal Assist gas servo valve in range signal stayed low for too long Time out pe
238. part subprogram name as a macro argument the name must be an integer number with no extension The subprogram can be in the same file as the calling program or a separate file in the same directory If the subprogram is a separate file and the file name has an extension the grid macro will not find the subprogram To rename the file without an extension use Windows Explorer R Rotation angle for the part program relative to the machine coordinate system in degrees Default angle is zero with counterclockwise positive K Quantity of parts to be skipped before the first 1s cut Default is zero When restarting an interrupted program the operator can use the K argument to make the macro skip some of the subprogram calls The macro skips the number of calls specified by K and begins with the subprogram call at the next position Z Z axis flag Default is Z to raise head between parts When the macro call does not specify Z or specifies Z with zero or a positive number the grid macro commands M47 to raise the cutting head before moving into position to call the subprogram for each part When the macro call specifies Z 1 or any negative value the macro still commands M47 before the move to the first part but does not command M47 between parts in the same row or the same column The macro commands M47 between the last part in one row and the first part in the next row when the grid has more than one part per row A gt 1 G65 P9900
239. pecified H1 contours the shape with kerf compensation and ends the cut with M35 G104 then commands M47 unless called with Z 1 and returns M2 LEAD IN DESCRIPTION The M2 lead in was developed to improve cutting in heavy steel plate This method uses a cross lead in cutting a plus sign shape before the actual lead in move The size of the cross is one fourth of the lead in length The macro commands the cross moves at 7 IPM 178 mm min After completing the cross shape the macro commands a dwell before beginning the lead in move The macro call can specify this dwell with the A argument except for G88 The macro call can set the lead in length with W and the lead in angle with V Lead in feedrate 1s the contouring feedrate unless the macro call specifies a lower feedrate with F The macro commands another dwell at the end of the lead in with a duration set with B Instead of beginning the shape at the contouring feedrate the M2 method first divides a portion of the first contouring entity into segments and commands them at increasing feedrates The macro call can set the number of segments with Q except for G88 and the length of each segment with U Each segment feedrate is a percentage of the contouring feedrate based on the number of segments The macro also maintains a minimum feedrate of 15 IPM The macro commands a third dwell at the end of the shape to complete the return to the lead in point The macro call can
240. pids Note In this description G85 can replace G84 When the move before M35 or after G84 is an arc the control inserts a Smart Rapid G01 move tangent to the arc at the intersection point Beam On Off Timing The Laser System can turn the beam on and off at a desired time within 3 to 5 milliseconds This means that the cut actually starts or stops within a distance representing 3 to 5 milliseconds of travel on either side of the desired point Example At 300 inches min the length of the tolerance band could be 300 in min 60 sec min 005 sec 025 in 0 63 mm Note The size of the tolerance band depends on the control design For machines built prior to July 1999 the tolerance is 5 milliseconds For all other Laser Systems the tolerance is 3 milliseconds Cut Extension The CNC determines the G121 extension time to control how the Laser System cuts shapes in G121 mode Consider a round hole with a radial lead in In conventional cutting the programmer might end the lead in with exact stop G09 However a lead in programmed for Non Stop mode may not command exact stop and the end of the lead in would blend into the start of the circular move Also beam On Off positions are not as precise when using Smart Rapids as described above Thus the slug from a 360 degree circular hole may not drop because the beam would not cut the entire perimeter of the hole see figure Extending the circular move assures that
241. program commands G09 or G9 in the same block as a G00 G01 G02 or G03 command When the block contains G09 the control does not proceed to the next block until the axes reach zero feedrate If the block does not contain G09 the control proceeds to the next block when each axis position is within a critical distance of the commanded position Example G01 X_Y_ G09 G20 INCH MODE G21 METRIC MODE G20 Use Inch mode G21 Use Metric mode The G20 command puts the CNC in the inch units mode In G20 mode the control interprets program coordinates and feedrates in inch system units Positions are in inches and feedrates are in inches per minute The G21 command puts the CNC in the metric units mode In G21 mode the control interprets program coordinates and feedrates in metric system units Positions are in millimeters and feedrates are in millimeters per minute The default mode is G20 when the CNC HMI application starts After the control runs a program the default mode is the same as the last program To make sure the control interprets a program correctly the program should begin by commanding G20 or G21 to specify units G20 and G21 do not change the units mode of the CNC HMI application All user interface windows display values in inch or metric units as selected by View Units G31 POSITION CAPTURE MOVE G31X Y E Position Capture move When a program commands G31 the X and Y axes move to the specified coordinates in th
242. r testing or other special cases where it is desired to temporarily set one or more parameters without editing a Process Parameter file The following arguments can be used with G89 7 143 EM 544 R 07 10 GOT AILMSCDQBEHRJKUV T Cut power level watts A Cut gas code See Note 1 I Cut gas pressure See Note 2 M Cut laser mode see Note 3 Cut pulse code see Note 4 Pierce time seconds Pierce power level watts Pierce gas code See Note 1 Pierce gas pressure See Note 2 Pierce laser mode see Note 3 Pierce pulse code see Note 4 Pierce coolant code See Note 5 Kerf width see Note 2 Maximum feedrate for Dynamic Power see Note 2 Minimum percent for Dynamic Power at zero feedrate Notes 1 Assist gas codes A and B 11 Gas Port 1 usually O2 12 Gas Port 2 usually N2 2 G89 interprets pressures kerf width and dynamic power feedrate in the active units es e J a 3 Laser mode M and H 61 Continuous Wave 62 Gated Pulse 66 Dynamic Power 4 Pulse codes S and R When pulsed laser output is used frequency and duty cycle are specified with a 4 digit code in which the first two digits specify frequency Hz 100 and the last two digits specify duty cycle Note For Laser Systems with a resonator the maximum frequency is 2000 Hz and minimum duty cycle is the value necessary for a pulse on time of 100 microseconds at the commanded frequency
243. r units IPM or mm min Program is missing DPRNT The CNC Serial Output option is enabled AND the Incorrect DPRNT setting on Configuration statement s program does not command the required number of screen under Serial Port DPRNT statements Program terminated due to machine The NC Program parser stopped loading or See MACHINE SETUP CHECKING topic setup Process Parameter conflict executing the part program due to a machine set up conflict Sequence number not found See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic E Subprogram call without a return See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic statement Subroutine not found Subroutine file not found or misspelled Subroutine name misspelled in program File not located in PROGRAM subdirectory If file is not in PROGRAM subdirectory the program must specify the file directory path Too many nested IF statements See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic a Too many ramping power steps G103 Q argument not valid For up to 20 ramping G103 Q commanded more than 3 ramping specified steps use G89 to call a material library file instead steps of using G103 Too many nested subroutines See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic S Too many nested WHILE loops See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic E Unable to open Process Library file e Process Parameter file specified does not exist or is corrupt Variable assignment error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic a WHILE loop syntax error See LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic aaa
244. rate was commanded for a long contour move If switch not actuated Bad wire connection between switch and console Defective 60 pin ribbon cable Defective opto isolator on motion control PC board Power failure If occurring during Jog mode Overtravel limits not correctly set on Configuration screen Clamp Zone parameters not set correctly on Configuration screen If occurring during Auto mode Part program commanding X Y too close to end of travel Or Bad wire connection to overtravel limit switch X1 positive overtravel limit switch Normal The X1 positive overtravel limit switch was e See X1 negative overtravel limit switch tripped tripped actuated If occurring during Jog mode X1 positive soft overtravel Normal The position of the motor exceeded the Overtravel Limit setting on the Configuration screen or a hard overtravel limit switch was actuated Overtravel limits not correctly set on Configuration screen Clamp Zone parameters not set correctly on Configuration screen If occurring during Auto mode Or Part program commanding X Y too close to end of travel Bad wire connection to overtravel limit switch X2 amplifier fault Failure See X1 amplifier fault See X1 amplifier fault X2 axis It fault EM 544 R 07 10 Failure The average commanded current for this motor exceeded the recommended limit 7 122 1257 1258 1269 parameters too low Motor g
245. rently loaded This window cannot be manually opened or closed The control software will automatically display the CNC Run Window each time a part program is successfully loaded and whenever the control enters Auto mode while a program 1s loaded Likewise the CNC Run Window will automatically close whenever the control enters Jog mode or Axes Home mode CNC Run Window N1O0032G85 GL1Y 5 312F 148 416310 075 G40 M35 Feature 33 N33GOX 15 475Y 6 013 IF 118E01 GOTO10033 G84 M35 GOTO34 N10033685 A Sheet 5 of 12 08 52 20 BERR REERNEEEEE The CNC Run Window has two sections and a status bar The left section displays the NC program code with the active block highlighted To help locate the current position in an interrupted cutting program the active subroutine name and line number are displayed in a green box at the top of the NC code section All currently active subroutines are displayed indented to the right to indicate the nesting depth for nested subroutines The right section is a graphical plot of the current sheet program For each sheet the status bar at the bottom of the window displays the sheet number the remaining runtime and a bar graph showing the percentage of completed program blocks The plotting software interprets M50 as the start of another sheet Before the program starts each sheet the plot shows all X axis and Y axis rapid moves in green Contouring moves with the laser beam on are shown
246. rf Offset 2000 An NC program statement can read or write the cutter radius value used for kerf width compensation with 2000 The variable value is consistent with the active units mode G20 inch G21 mm An NC program can read the active compensation value by assigning the value of 2000 to a program variable or using 2000 in a math or logic statement The program can change the active compensation value by calling G89 or by assigning a value to variable 2000 Work Coordinate System Offsets An NC program can read the value of a Work Coordinate Offset by assigning the value of its system variable to a program variable or by using the system variable in a math or logic statement The program can also change the Work Offsets by assigning values to the system variables The control interprets the variables in the active units G20 inch G21 mm SYSTEM VARIABLE Work Offset Group 2000 eterna id EC TS EC ET ES a 72508 5 656 x lt lt x lt x lt ZE 5 656 TT 72500 TGT x 72004 TGT v lt x lt lt lt 2606 6 G59 LY EM 544 R 07 10 1 172 External work offsets 2500 and 2600 are normally zero Programs use 2500 and 2600 to change the distance from machine X0 YO to a common reference point for the G54 through G59 work coordinate systems G54 System 2500 2501 Example 2601 O 2600 Machine X0 YO CNC Data System Variables Clock Variables Date 3011 YYYYMMDD Time 3012 H
247. rguments Q Pierce focus Near field R Pierce focus Far field U Cut focus Near field yV Cut focus Far field G102 interprets the specified focus settings in the active units mode G20 inch G21 mm The focus settings specify the lens position relative to the zero or home position The Auto Focus control applies the G102 focus settings to the Home Offset parameter of the lens last specified by a G89 Process Parameter file EM 544 R 07 10 7 106 CHANGING FOCUS WITH BEAM PATH LENGTH The Process Parameter settings for Focus specify the lens position for running a program If the Near field and Far field focus settings are different then Auto Focus changes the lens position as the beam path length changes As the X and Y axes change the beam length the software calculates a desired focus position between the Near field and Far field settings The graph on the Process Parameter Focus page shows the linear relationship between beam path length and focus position The actual focus setting is displayed in real time on the Process Status Bar The Auto Focus drive mechanism only moves the lens on a periodic basis not continually When the control software determines that the difference between the desired lens position and the actual lens position is more than the Focus Deadband see Focus Control System Configuration the control moves the lens By making only periodic adjustments the control avoids excessive cycling of th
248. riables Work Offsets allows the user to view or edit the offsets for the alternate machine coordinate system The user can edit machine coordinate offsets only when a program is not executing Offset Distance These settings specify the distance from the Axes Home position to the XO or YO position in the alternate machine coordinate system Direction The Reverse check box specifies if the direction of the alternate machine coordinate system axis is opposite the standard machine axis direction When the X or Y Offset Distance is not zero the Axes Positions window and the All Positions window include the nozzle position in the alternate machine coordinate system Keyboard Shortcut Alt A M sequence EM 544 R 07 10 1 58 UTILITIES MENU Operators can use the Utilities menu to access setup and calibration functions that are performed on a regular basis cll CNC LASER SYSTEM Modal G Codes File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help ls Standoff Calibration Operator Set up Lens Centering Speed Gas STANDOFF CALIBRATION Utilities Standoff Calibration opens the Standoff Calibration window and puts the Laser System in Standoff Calibration mode This is a Special Operating Mode used to check or calibrate the noncontact head height sensing system Standoff Calibration C Check standoff Re calibrate Target standoff 0 050 in Nozzle is in calibration positi
249. riety of cutting heights is permitted All pallet moves are disabled while this code is active Lower Pallet Special Function disabled Box tube cutting mode canceled Optional standoff mode Z axis commanded standoff is changed to the Optional M45 Standoff setting found in the active Process Parameter If head is not already tracking material an M41 or G84 will still be necessary to command the head down P N Z up Partial Z axis is commanded to travel upward 0 80 inches typ according to setting in the Z Setup window Use M47P lt value gt to customize the up distance on individual features lt Value gt inches times 1000 This command is useful when Z axis needs to be raised somewhat prior to a rapid traverse move Feedrate Override Inhibit Feedrate override is fixed at 100 regardless of the position of the feedrate override switch This function is canceled by M49 M30 or rewind Feedrate Override Enable Feedrate override switch is active This function cancels M48 M50 Switch Pallets Pallets are commanded to swap positions One pallet must be in the cut position and one pallet must be in the load position for this command to be initiated Auxiliary Timed Output On Auxiliary relay is energized for length of time specified by the P variable The P argument is expressed in milliseconds Optional Assist Gas Pressure The optional assist gas pressure defined by the G102 I variable or defined in the Pr
250. riod adjustable on Configuration screen Assist gas valve failed to maintain target pressure Auto Focus amplifier fault Auto Focus Head connection fault Failure The Auto Focus motor drive is indicating a fault For more description see Auto Focus Cutting Head in this section Failure The Auto Focus Head cable is not connected For more description see Auto Focus Cutting Head in this section Out of gas supply turned off Commanded pressure too high Supply pressure should be 50 100 PSI 345 to 690 kPa more than required pressure Bad wire connection from valve to console I O PC Board Faulty clogged assist valve The motor bottomed out due to incorrect home offset or max travel settings A failure occurred in the drive mechanism Fault indicated by drive LED in I O enclosure Intermittent connection The cutting head was changed Auto Focus Head door is open Normal Auto Focus Head door must be closed The door was opened intentionally before cutting can begin e The door switch failed Auto Focus Head not homed Normal The Auto Focus head has not been homed Drive power turned off or failed to complete the homing operation Cutting head recently installed Axes have not been homed Auxiliary input M151 did not turn on Axis Spier are not enabled press RESET to re enable Ball transfer request M90 M91 timed out Beam command with head up Beam purge press
251. rns the absolute value of a variable or function BIN BCD to Binary number conversion The BIN function converts the specified value from Binary Coded Decimal to Binary BCD Binary to BCD number conversion The BCD function converts the specified value from Binary to Binary Coded Decimal Braces Math expressions can use braces to override the default order of precedence for math operators and identify conditional expressions There is no limit on the number of nested braces Example 1 1 3 2 3 The braces set the priority of the math functions addition is performed before multiplication in Example 1 Example 2 2 SIN 2 3 2 3 In Example 2 the statement completes addition first The sum is multiplied by 3 and that product is multiplied by 2 The SIN function operates on the product of the multiplication Each left brace must have a right brace If the statement contains an error in brace syntax the control displays the message Brace open close error LOGIC FUNCTIONS Logic functions include conditional expressions and program control commands Conditional Expressions A program uses a conditional expression to compare the value of a variable constant or calculation with another variable constant or calculation The program block can use the result of the comparison to direct program flow COMPARISON EXAMPLE EOd Not Equal b NE c The CNC evaluates the conditional expression
252. rol PC hard drive The text file will be named SysFile nfo txt in the folder C CncLsr32 Keyboard Shortcut Alt H A sequence EM 544 R 07 10 245759 Wersion 45763 645601 645759 PF650E MFTO 7 66 6 0 0 10 3 10 46 0 0 1 0 1 745 0070 O00 45 0 1 2 5 0 1 3 5 0 1 CUTTING PROCESS PARAMETERS The purpose of this section is to briefly describe the parameters associated with the laser cutting process and explain how to adjust those parameters on the Laser System This section does not include recommended cutting parameters or guidelines for improving the cutting process with particular materials For that information refer to the Process Parameters and Diagnostic Guide INTRODUCTION Laser cutting is a thermal cutting process that uses the energy of a focused laser beam in conjunction with a controlled gas jet The focused laser beam is directed at a very small portion of the workpiece and melts vaporizes the workpiece material in that area The controlled gas jet assist gas is directed at the same area and removes the molten vaporized material In some cases the assist gas also adds thermal energy to the process from an oxidation reaction with the molten material All of the parameters associated with the laser cutting process fall into one of three categories control of laser power control of the focusing characteristics of the laser beam or control of the assist gas The laser power can be
253. rotation In G91 mode R is the incremental rotation angle that the control adds to any previous rotation 7 139 EM 544 R 07 10 The work coordinate system remains rotated until the program commands G69 or the program is reset G69 cancels all coordinate rotation To cancel only the last incremental rotation command G68 in G91 mode with the opposite amount for R The G68 or G69 block does not move the cutting nozzle The Absolute Position window and System Variables indicate the nozzle position in the unrotated work coordinate system Example 1 G68 X0 YO R30 Y Y2 X2 30 X Example 2 G68 X5 Y5 R90 G90 AND G91 ABSOLUTE AND INCREMENTAL MODE G90 Use Absolute mode G91 Use Incremental mode In G90 Absolute mode the nozzle moves to the coordinate location specified by the X and Y arguments in a G00 G01 G02 G03 or G53 command G90 mode is active until the program commands G91 mode When each program starts the default mode is G90 In G90 mode X and Y coordinate values are modal In other words if a block does not specify X or Y positions the control uses the last commanded value for X or Y In G91 Incremental mode the cutting nozzle moves a distance from its starting location specified by X and Y in a GOO G01 G02 or G03 command G91 mode is active until the program commands G90 or the program ends The control ignores G53 commands while operating in G91 mode G92 WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SETTING G92 XY Set Work
254. rt coolant pump fault Fume blower fault Safety mat tipped Retract head before axis move Alignment laser motion Fault lv To enable alarm tracking select any number of system alarms to trigger diagnostic data recording make sure the Alarm Tracking Enabled box is checked and then select OK If one of the selected system alarms occurs a short diagnostic file will be written to the hard disk The name of this file will be unique so that old data 1s not overwritten The Write Log File Now button causes the diagnostic file to be written immediately without waiting for a system alarm This button 1s disabled if Alarm Tracking is not enabled Note Alarm Tracking is a troubleshooting aid While it is enabled large numbers of files will be written to the hard drive Do not leave Alarm Tracking enabled on a permanent basis during normal operation Keyboard Shortcut Alt M D T sequence RESONATOR Use the Maint Diagnostics Resonator command to display a submenu of diagnostic functions for the laser resonator EL CNC LASER SYSTEM JBJ File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help Configuration Mirror Alignment 1 Console I O Board Inputs Statistics 2 Console I O Board Outputs 3 Macro Station 1 Inputs 4 Macro Station 1 Outputs 5 Macro Station 2 Inputs 6 Macro Station 2 Outputs 7 Macro Station 3 Inputs 8 Macro Station 3 Outputs
255. s a ie Program Path N ozzle Path G50 AND G51 COORDINATE SYSTEM SCALING G50 Cancel Work Coordinate System scaling G51 X_ Y P_ Scale Work Coordinate System G51X Y I J Scale Work Coordinate System The control interprets the work coordinate system at a different scale or as a mirror image when the program commands G51 The program can restore the normal scale by commanding G50 When each program starts the default mode is G50 The Absolute Position window and system variables indicate the actual position The G51 block defines the center of scaling with X and Y and the scale factor with P I or J To command 1 0 scale where the contoured shape is the same as the programmed shape the G51 block uses P1000 or 11000 or J1000 The G51 block can use I and J to command separate scale factors for the X and Y axes respectively To contour a mirror image of the programmed shape the block commands I or J with a negative value The control does not scale the kerf compensation offset distance when the program commands scaling Example 1 G91 G51 X0 YO P500 G01 X6 Y4 X 6 Y 4 G50 6 m Programmed Shape paeamas J I I I Contoured Shape l al Start Example 2 G91 7 137 EM 544 R 07 10 G51 X0 YO I 1000 G01 X6 Y4 X 6 Y 4 G50 Programmed Shape Contoured Shape KN G52 LOCAL WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM G52 X Y Define Local Work Coordinate System The G52 command temporarily defines a new
256. s 4 Axes Positions CASCADE Window Cascade arranges multiple opened windows in an overlapped fashion Keyboard Shortcut Alt W C sequence TILE Window Tile arranges multiple opened windows in a non overlapped fashion Keyboard Shortcut Alt W T sequence ARRANGE ICONS Window Arrange Icons arranges icons of minimized windows at the bottom of the Laser System Display window s Application Workspace If an open window is at the bottom of the Application Workspace then some or all of the icons may not be visible if they are underneath the window Keyboard Shortcut Alt W A sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 64 WINDOW 1 2 A list of currently open windows is displayed at the bottom of the Window menu A check mark appears in front of the name of the active window Choose a window from this list to make it the active window HELP MENU Use the Help menu commands to get information about the CINCINNATI Laser System Utilities Messages Window Help Topics Manuals gt About CINCINNATI Laser System TOPICS The Help Topics command displays starts the HTML Help application displaying this Laser System Help document on the Operator Control Station monitor Keyboard Shortcut Fl or Alt H T sequence MANUALS The Help Manuals command scans the folder D Manuals and opens in fly out submenus displaying links to all files and subfolders it encounters This provides fast easy access
257. s Port and Assist Gas Pressure These parameters specify how the Laser System responds to G84 normal pierce then cut sequence or G84 T4 pierce only sequence codes in a part program See G84 AND G85 START CUTTING SEQUENCE in the LASER NC PROGRAMMING topic for more information on G84 Z hold distance This parameter specifies how far the noncontact head must move away from the pierce in the x or y direction before the Z axis control will respond to material height changes The Z axis control always maintains a fixed position during the pierce sequence The Z hold distance parameter extends that holding function to help start the cutting process This technique can improve cut quality if material slag builds up on the surface during a pierce Pierce mode This setting specifies the type of pierce if any to be used and how the Pierce Parameters page is displayed The following pierce modes available e No Pierce G84 execution commences with the cut cycle No pierce sequence is executed In this mode the Pierce Parameters page is blank except for the Z Hold Distance and Pierce mode settings In this mode G84 functions the same as G85 e Fixed dwell time G84 initiates a pierce sequence that will terminate after Pierce dwell seconds elapses This is followed by the cut cycle e Ramped pierce G84 initiates a ramped power pierce sequence based on the Ramped Pierce Parameters page settings followed by the cut cycle e Adaptive pierce
258. s XP Only To log in to the Setup account first log off of the current user This will open the main login screen Press the Ctrl Alt Delete key combination twice to bring up the classic login box Type in setup for the user name and then the password to log in Note If connected to a domain the classic login box will already be displayed upon log off Windows XP Only MANAGER ACCOUNT j Setup From Diskette e My Network Setup From cO aces Recycle Bin Control Panel i Laser Utilities Backup eee ny SF a gt hy 9 38 AM r a eL LP e ig Kd Thursday The Windows desktop as it appears for the Manager account 7 109 EM 544 R 07 10 My Computer My Network Places Recycle Bin and Windows Explorer Typical shortcuts for Windows CNC Laser Starts the Laser System CNC HMI program Start Button Use this to access other available applications Time Date Double click the clock in the lower right hand corner of the screen to modify the time or date Backup Folder Shortcuts to backing up the Laser control along with Help tutorial LASER UTILITIES FOLDER Process Parameters and Diagnostic Guide Opens the document to view Process Parameters Frequency Checker This applet checks if any Process Parameter files in the selected folder command laser resonator pulse frequencies outside a specified range It is intended for use only by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Laser Service representatives
259. s function the hole macro called by G88 cannot use A for the first dwell of type M2 lead in When a program calls G88 with M2 the hole macro uses the default first dwell R Rotation angle from local X axis to first hole in degrees The default angle is zero Counterclockwise is positive Since G88 uses R for rotation angle the hole macro called by G88 cannot use R for the lead in position of each hole The hole macro uses the default lead in position for all holes Others Optional arguments see G104 Description G88 moves to the specified X and Y coordinates in rapid traverse and then calls G104 to cut each hole at its calculated coordinates The macro raises the cutting head between holes if programmed by the Z argument see G104 G88 returns from the center of the last hole when called in G90 mode and from the center of the bolt circle when called in G91 mode G104 SHAPE MACRO G104X Y D A_B_ E F H K M QR T U_V_W_Z Circular Shape Macro G104X Y I J C A BE FH K M QR TU_V_W_Z Rectangular Shape Macro A program can use G104 to cut circular or rectangular shapes as internal cutouts or part outlines Since G73 G76 G83 and G86 call G104 to produce their shapes to avoid one level of subprogram nesting use G104 instead of those macros X Y Shape center coordinates D Circle diameter I J Rectangle dimensions I local x J local y The macro interprets I and J as if R was zero C Rectangle corner radius default
260. s length of time a system alarm Auxiliary input M151 did not turn on will be reported putting the laser control in the Cycle Stop state EM 544 R 07 10 7 156 CINCINNATI MACROS CINCINNATI macro programs simplify programming for common applications The macros are in two groups grid macros and cutting macros Grid macros call a user s subprogram in a rectangular pattern of rows and columns Cutting macros cut common shapes based on specified dimensions GRID MACROS Programs use CINCINNATI grid macros to repeat a subprogram in a pattern of rows and columns The subprogram can repeat a feature within a part or repeat a part on a sheet 9800 Part Sub Grid Macro G65 P9800 A_B_I J X Y S R_ K Repeat part feature in a rectangular grid pattern Programs can use the P9800 grid macro to repeat a part feature in a rectangular grid pattern A typical application is a part with an array of holes or slots The user must provide a separate subprogram to cut one feature The part program calls the grid macro once and the grid macro calls the subprogram several times to cut the features Work X0 YO A columns In this figure the grid macro calls the subprogram at the center of each hole A Number of subprogram calls in local x direction columns B Number of subprogram calls in local y direction rows I J Local x and y distances between subprogram calls Y Local x and y coordinates where the grid macro calls the
261. s required in this axis Failure The average commanded current for this e 1357 1358 1369 parameters too low motor exceeded the recommended limit e Motor gap too large e Program duty cycle too aggressive decrease jerk setting Y fatal following error Failure See X1 fatal following error See X1 fatal following error Y motor thermostat Failure Motor thermostat contact has opened e Obstruction in coolant lines to motor indicating that the motor has overheated If thermostat contact is not open e Bad wire connection from motor thermostat to I O PC Board e O Board failure See alarm description e Power failure Y negative overtravel limit switch Normal The Y negative overtravel limit switch was See X1 negative overtravel limit switch tripped tripped actuated Y negative soft overtravel Normal See X1 negative soft overtravel See X1 negative soft overtravel Y positive overtravel limit switch Normal The Y positive overtravel limit switch was See X1 negative overtravel limit switch tripped tripped actuated Y positive soft overtravel Normal See X1 positive soft overtravel See X1 positive soft overtravel Z amplifier fault Failure See X1 amplifier fault See X1 amplifier fault Z axis ABOVE surface reference Z axis amp not enabled press RESET Z axis BELOW surface reference Normal Noncontact head raised more than 0 50 inches 12 7 mm from starting height while tr
262. s the positions in machine coordinates beyond which controlled axis motion is not allowed If an axis reaches a position less than the negative overtravel limit or greater than the positive overtravel limit axis motion in the same direction is disabled and an alarm is reported Rapid G00 Speed The desired maximum speed to be achieved during rapid G00 moves Following Error Limit The maximum magnitude the servo following error can attain before the Fatal following error alarm is reported Jog Speed Clamp Zone Dist The jog speed clamp zone is an area inside the perimeter of the X axis and Y axis travel limits This parameter specifies the distance from the start of the clamp zone to the nominal travel limit for each axis When jogging toward the travel limit in this zone the jog feedrate 1s automatically limited to the Jog Speed in Clamp Zone parameter Outside this zone the jog speed shown in the General Machine Configuration tab is used Jog Speed in Clamp Zone The speed to which the axis is automatically limited when jogging toward the travel limit while inside the rapid clamp zone This value must be less than or equal to X Y axis Jog Speed on the General Machine Configuration tab Y Travel Limit for Lower Pallet Special Function Mode M43 Y axis page only When using the Lower Pallet Special Function the Y axis travel range is limited for safety purposes Whenever M43 is active this value replaces the Y Soft Overtravel
263. s to reset counter values Administrator and Manager users can edit all statistics settings except Last NC Program and Local Disk Usage Close This button closes the Machine Statistics window If any values have changed a message box will open asking if the changes should be saved user response Yes No or Cancel Select Yes to save the changes or No to discard the changes Selecting Cancel aborts the Close operation Refresh Selecting this button will cause the most recent statistics to be collected and displayed Note The control does not automatically update any of the displayed statistics after the window is opened The user must select the Refresh button or close re open the dialog box to see the current statistics Keyboard Shortcut Ctrl A or Alt M S sequence LASER MENU Use the Laser menu for access to resonator related status information and functions Laser Variables Utilities Messages Window Help Status Auto Start up Auto Shut down Resonator Set up File Edit View Maint LASER STATUS MONITOR Laser Status opens the Laser Status Monitor window which displays real time resonator status information The information in this window is for viewing only Laser parameters cannot be edited from the Laser Status Monitor window F 7 Laser Status Wait EA EM 544 R 07 10 1 52 Operating State This field indicates one of the
264. se G codes specifies the end of the move with X and Y in the Work coordinate system X and Y are absolute coordinates when the program commands the block in G90 mode and incremental distances when commanded in G91 mode The command must specify at least one axis The G00 command moves the axes at the rapid traverse rate of the machine G01 G02 and G03 move the axes at the contouring feedrate optionally specified in the block with F When the block does not command a feedrate the program uses the last defined contouring feedrate When the control applies the rapid traverse rate for a G00 move it does not change the contouring feedrate used by the G01 G02 and G03 blocks G00 RAPID TRAVERSE MOVE GOO X Y __ Rapid Traverse move The G00 command moves the cutting nozzle to a work coordinate location or incremental distance using the rapid traverse rate When the command requires both axes to move the axis moving the longer distance uses the rapid traverse rate of the machine The other axis moves at a lower velocity proportional to the distance required so both reach their endpoints at the same time approximating linear interpolation Example G91 G00 X10 Y6 Vx Vrapid Vy 6 10 Vrapid 7 131 EM 544 R 07 10 G01 LINEAR MOVE G01 X__Y__ F_ Linear move This command moves the cutting head to the work coordinates or incremental distance defined by X and Y at a contouring feedrate optionally specified by F Example G
265. set this dwell with K 7 165 EM 544 R 07 10 M2 Lead In Segment Feedrates of contouring rate ee a a a ee a on on com oom G105 LEAD IN MACRO G105X_Y R A B CFH M Q U V_W _ Lead In Macro G105 provides the flexibility of a programmable lead in to user programmed contouring paths The length angle speed and type of lead in can be changed by editing the G105 macro call arguments at the machine Work X0 YO Work coordinates for end of lead in Direction angle in degrees of the first contouring move after the lead in For RO the lead in is parallel to the local x direction The macro interprets positive R as counterclockwise Compensation direction Default is C41 for G41 left side C42 is for G42 right side Feedrate for lead in see G104 Optional pressure flag HO Off default H1 On G105 commands M67 at the end of the lead in when called with H1 Lead in type See G104 descriptions MO Single feedrate default M1 Multi step at increasing feedrates M2 Cross lead in followed by segments with increasing feedrates Length of the last lead in entity For MO M1 U is the length of the last lead in move which G105 commands in line with the first contouring move Default and minimum length is one kerf width For M2 U is the length of each contouring segment inserted after the lead in Default and minimum length is 080 inch G105 commands the M2 segments in the same direction spe
266. sition as with M42 The default partial up distance is the user configurable Default Partial Z up Distance M47 parameter in the Z axis Setup window The user can override the default partial up distance on a per block basis by using the P argument with M47 Use M47 P distance to program a specific Z Up distance for individual features The distance units are thousandths of an inch for G20 mode and thousandths of a millimeter in G21 mode The valid range for P argument values is O to 10 inches P0 to P10000 or 0 to 254 mm P0 to P254000 if G21 mode is active M48 FEEDRATE OVERRIDE DISABLE M48 Inhibit the Feedrate Override function M48 disables the feedrate override setting specified by the Override Adjust Control Bar and sets the feedrate to 100 of the value specified in the program M48 is canceled by M49 M30 or the RESET button M49 FEEDRATE OVERRIDE ENABLE M49 Enable the Feedrate Override function M49 restores the function of the feedrate override specified by the Override Adjust Control Bar When a program starts the default mode is M49 This function cancels M48 7 153 EM 544 R 07 10 M50 SWITCH PALLETS M50 Switch positions of the upper and lower pallets M50 commands the upper and lower pallets to switch positions The pallets will switch positions only if the PALLET NOT READY pushbutton indicator is not illuminated If necessary the M50 command will also retract the cutting head like M42 The c
267. subprogram farthest from local X0 YO S Subprogram name Since the macro call provides the subprogram name as a macro argument the name must be an integer number with no extension The subprogram can be in the same file as the calling program or a separate file in the same directory If the subprogram is a separate file and the file name has an extension the grid macro will not find the subprogram To rename the file without an extension use Windows Explorer R Rotation angle for the subprogram relative to the part coordinate system in degrees Default angle is zero with counterclockwise positive K Quantity of subprogram calls for the grid macro to skip Default 1s zero When restarting an interrupted program the operator can use the K argument to make the macro skip some of the subprogram calls The macro skips the number of calls specified by K and begins with the subprogram call at the next position G65 P9800 Description The 9800 grid macro moves the cutting head in rapid traverse to the locations defined by A B I J X and Y and calls the subprogram from each location When the macro call specifies R the macro commands coordinate rotation before calling the subprogram If the subprogram is written 1s G91 mode it must end at its starting point The 9800 grid macro does not raise or lower the cutting head The macro maintains the Z axis position at the end of the subprogram for the move between subprogram calls 7 157 E
268. sum error Failure Motion controller firmware error ee EM 544 R 07 10 7 120 DISPLAYED MESSAGE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE S PMAC Controller response time out Failure The motion controller is not responding Process fern tee by CYCLE STOP or RESET button Normal A CYCLE STOP FEEDHOLD or RESET button was pressed during one of the following e Homing e Part program execution e Beam flash during Lens Centering or Mirror Alignment Process monitor detected a loss of Normal The Process monitor has detected cut excessive light plasma during the cut process exceeding the repetition rate specified on the Configuration page Process monitor detected a pierce blowout Normal The Process monitor sensors detected excessive light plasma during the pierce operation System will retry pierce once then stop with an alarm Process monitor system failure Failure The Process monitor sensors are not responding Protective barrier door open Normal The gated fault area behind the machine is not secure gate is open This condition is treated the same as a safety gate safety zone alarm by the control software Remote station must be DISABLED to move the axes or pallets via console Normal An attempt was made to run a program or to perform a homing or jog move while the Remote Station was ENABLED Loose ribbon cable connection PMAC PC board not fully seated PMAC P
269. t 4075 CHILL TEMP A sensor detected condensation indicating low See resonator manual cooling water temperature 4076 LASER POWER DOWN Laser output power is less than commanded power See resonator manual by more than alarm limit parameter 15271 4077 ABSORBER TEMP Beam absorber temperature is too high 4078 LASER TUBE PRES Laser gas pressure control error is more than the See resonator manual alarm limit 4079 PUSH RESET KEY This message reminds the operator to press RESET after releasing the EMERGENCY STOP button 4080 LASER TUBE EXHAUST Too much time was required for the exhaust pump to See resonator manual lower the pressure in the resonator 4081 GAS PRES CONTROL After back filling the discharge tubes with laser gas See resonator manual the pressure was not controlled within the required tolerance 4082 TUBE PRES SENSOR No pressure sensor signal 4085 MIRROR CLEANING Laser output power decreased requiring an Internal optic contamination or misalignment abnormally high calibration coefficient Incorrect laser gas composition cooling water temperature or ambient temperature See resonator manual 4087 SHUTTER OH Shutter mirror temperature sensor indicated an over See resonator manual heated condition 4088 LASER VOLTAGE DOWN The discharge tube voltage required at startup See resonator manual parameter 15270 is less than the previous value by more than a limit parameter 15272 4090
270. t one point to determine the position of the two edges The control will then shift and rotate the work coordinate system to make the X and Y axes coincide with the measured edges The Edge Detection function ends when the control moves the cutting head to the X0 YO corner of the workpiece in the partial Z up M47 position scanned points Ye J a Machine X0 YO and Work X0 YO Edge Detection using default U0 VO RO Optional Functions When the NC program calls the edge detection macro with only the X argument the macro finds a workpiece with one corner near the machine X0 YO location The NC program can also use the edge detection macro when the workpiece does not have a corner near machine X0 YO To locate a sheet with a corner near machine coordinates other than X0 YO the macro call includes the optional arguments U and V The macro interprets U and V as machine coordinates of the sheet corner where the scanned edges intersect 7 181 EM 544 R 07 10 When the macro call does not specify the optional R180 argument the macro locates a sheet with the X and Y work coordinate axes in the same general direction as the machine axes If the macro call specifies R180 the macro locates a sheet with the X and Y work coordinate axes in the opposite directions from the machine axes The following figures show workpiece orientations that would use the optional R U and V arguments scanned points scanned points c
271. t valid Valid assist gas port type or port number was encountered by the NC argument values are 11 Port 1 or 12 Port Program parser 2 Process Parameter file specifies an assist gas that is not currently available Process Parameter out of range error An invalid beam size Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting beam size encountered by the NC Program parser Process Parameter out of range error An invalid feedrate Process Parameter was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or feedrate encountered by the NC Program parser G89 U argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid focus Process Parameter value was e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or focus encountered by the NC Program parser G102 Q R U or V argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid gas pressure Process Parameter was Out of range Process Parameter file setting or gas pressure encountered by the NC Program parser Assist gas G89 E or I argument pressure settings must not exceed Assist Gas Valve Max Rating configuration value Process Parameter out of range error An invalid kerf compensation Process Parameter e Out of range Process Parameter file setting or kerf compensation was encountered by the NC Program parser G89 K argument Process Parameter out of range error An invalid Minimum DPC Feedrate Process Out of range Process Parameter file setting or minimum DPC power Parameter w
272. ted and the resonator high voltage is off but the control will remain active The Laser System is now ready for an extended period of inactivity Arming the Automatic Laser Shut down Function To arm the Automatic Laser Shut down function select the Auto Shut down command from the Laser menu When the Automatic Laser Shut down function is armed a check mark will appear next to the menu command Note The Auto Shut down command is only enabled while program execution is in progress When the Laser System is not executing a cutting program the command will appear grayed indicating the Automatic Laser Shut down function is disabled Automatic Shut down Initiation Once the Automatic Laser Shut down function is armed normal operation resumes until the active cutting program terminates Program termination for any of the following reasons will trigger automatic shut down e Normal program completion for example M30 M02 M00 or M01 was encountered presumably at the end of the program e Premature program termination caused by any system alarm or fault condition e Premature program termination caused by operator intervention such as pressing the CYCLE STOP or EMERGENCY STOP button e Ifprogram execution is suspended for longer than five minutes for example M50 Switch Pallets code is encountered and the Pallets NOT READY pushbutton is never pressed the program will automatically terminate In this case behavi
273. tep1 standoff Power Start Power Normal Pierce Dwell Time Step1 Step2 Step3 Cooling Time Time Time Time Time Airblast Airblast not used not used Rapid Pierce G84 T2 Rapid Pierce Power Pressure Rapid Pierce pressure Standoff Rapid Pierce standoff Rapid Pierce Rapid Pierce Time Dwell Cooling Airblast flow Rapid Pierce Rapid Pierce Airblast OFF Airblast ON EM 544 R 07 10 7 142 G89 SET PROCESS PARAMETERS G89 P filename Set all Process Parameters file specified G89T_ A_I_ etc Set specified Process Parameters using command line arguments Laser NC cutting programs use G89 commands to specify piercing cutting Process Parameters There are two ways to use G89 The preferred method is to use the P argument to specify the name of a Process Parameter File containing all of the piercing cutting parameter settings The second method is to use command line arguments to set specific parameters G89 Using a Process Parameter File The G89 command uses the P argument to specify a Process Parameter file Note that all Process Parameter file names must end with the lib extension Example G89 PSS120N2 lib The default path for parameter files is C CncLsr32 Material Other parameter directories can be created in either the Material folder or elsewhere on the disk However if a Process Parameter file is not in the default parameter folder the G89 P command must includ
274. terminated before completion a list of all system and laser alarms present at the time of program termination will be displayed The absolute line number identifying which program block was active when termination occurred will also be displayed This line number can later be used with the Program Restart function to restart the program at a specified line RTE Laser Shut down Notification Rutomatrc Laser Shut down Notification Process interrupted by CYCLE STOP or RESET button Note Absolute line number identifies the sequential position of a row or block of code in a program file This number is always relative to the first line in the program and is not necessarily the same as the optional program line number Nxxxxx When an NC Program Window is the active window the absolute line number of the line containing the cursor is displayed in the Main Status Bar Keyboard Shortcut Alt L H sequence RESONATOR SET UP WINDOW The Resonator Set up Window displays the Power Calibration Coefficient for the laser resonator This read only value can be used in resonator setup or diagnostic procedures Resonator Set up Window X 12382 Keyboard Shortcut Alt L R sequence EM 544 R 07 10 1 56 VARIABLES MENU The Variables menu commands provide access to windows that display variables and offset information used by NC cutting programs C CNC LASER SYSTEM File Edit View Maint Laser Variables Utiliti
275. the Duty cycle setting on the Cut Parameters page DPC Minimum Power The duty cycle corresponding to a feedrate of zero expressed as a percentage of the Duty Cycle setting on the Cut Parameters page As the cutting speed varies from zero to the DPC Feedrate the duty cycle varies proportionally from its minimum value the cut duty cycle setting times the DPC minimum power percentage to its maximum the cut duty cycle setting The average laser power at any given feedrate is the Laser power setting from the Cut Parameters page times the duty cycle at that feedrate Example Laser Power 2000 VY atts Duty Cycle G0 DPC Feedrate 4a IPM DPC Minimum Power 50 AS the feedrate approaches zero the duty cycle approaches 9x oor 45 45 The laser power at zero feedrate is 2500 x 45 of 1125 Watts When the teedrate is equal to or greater than 40 1PM the duty cycle is 9 90 and the poweris 2500 x 9 or 2250 W atts This relationship is illustrated by a graph on the DPC Parameters page that shows laser power versus feedrate Keep in mind that the percent power axis on this graph indicates the percentage of average power specified on the Cut Parameters page and not the percentage of the resonator rated power That is 100 on this graph represents the product of the Laser Power and Duty Cycle values on the Cut Parameters page and not full resonator rated power The DPC Parameters page also shows the pulse waveform for the laser be
276. the beam will cut the entire shape O With Extension Extension It is important to place the lead in so the extension of its last entity will meet or overlap the beginning of the first contoured entity If the program commands a lead in at a corner the extension of the last entity will cut past the desired perimeter of the feature as shown in the following diagram 1 Lead in at Lead in at the a corner center of a side 7 147 EM 544 R 07 10 Efficiency As described above the path of a Smart Rapid is not a straight line The ends are smoothed the way a baseball player rounds the base paths on an extra base hit Program efficiency is greatest when the path length is shorter Path length between two features depends on cutting direction and placement of lead ins as shown in the following diagram More Efficient The cases shown in the figure have two programming differences the cutting direction of the left hole and the location of the lead in on the right hole Note the U turns required in the top path When selecting lead in locations the desire to minimize Smart Rapid path length may conflict with the desire to maximize head down operation by avoiding tipped slugs The conflicting requirements often require some compromise G123 G124 AND G125 VELOCITY BLENDING G123A_ S Programmable Blend G124 Use Default Blending G125 Use Auto Blending The process of ending one contouring move and beginning the ne
277. the time or date Start button Use this to access the touchscreen calibration backup utility also used to create an emergency repair disk and other applications SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES Windows 2000 or XP If CD or floppy drive available Insert the floppy disk CD from CINCINNATI INCORPORATED and double click on the Setup from Diskette or Setup from CD shortcut Follow the prompts provided by the Setup software Files are loaded for the new Laser System CNC HMI application and PLC s When the CNC HMI application is restarted the software will automatically perform PLC Update which loads the PLC data into the motion controller flash memory When the PLC update is complete the CNC HMI application will automatically close and the upgrade is complete IMPORTANT Do not attempt to install desktop applications without first consulting CINCINNATI INCORPORATED EMERGENCY REPAIR DISK ACD or bootable USB stick 1s included with the Laser control These will boot the control to an interface allowing recovery of a previously saved hard drive image NETWORK SETUP The Laser System control incorporates all networking capability offered by Windows including a diverse array of networking options and properties Instead of presenting detailed procedures for dealing with all of them this section describes details that are unique to the Laser System control The user should contact their company s system administrator
278. the two programs share the same set of local variables 1 through 99 In other words local variables become common variables between a program and a subprogram called with M98 The control assigns undefined local variables a value of zero When a program calls a subprogram with G65 the subprogram has its own set of local variables The calling program can assign values to most of the variables 1 through 26 in the subprogram by including arguments in the G65 call This allows the calling program to pass data to the subprogram without assigning separate common variables 7 169 EM 544 R 07 10 Each argument is a letter followed by a numerical value for its corresponding local variable The calling program cannot use arguments G L N O or P The subprogram can use local variables that would correspond to G L N O and P but the calling program cannot assign their values with arguments in the G65 call Since program names in the CINCINNATI control can have alphabetic characters the G65 block requires a space between the last character of the program name and the first argument letter Examples G65 PMYSUBAI1 This example calls a subprogram named MYSUBA1 G65 PMYSUB Al This example calls subprogram MY SUB with argument A equal to 1 To be consistent with local variable assignments used by other CNC controls the CINCINNATI control assigns arguments D through K to local variables out of sequence with
279. their alphabetical order This table shows how the control assigns local variables to G65 arguments o e es es e es Oo e Example G65 P2000 X12 5 Y3 5 This example calls a subprogram named 2000 When the program named 2000 starts it has local variables 24 12 5 and 25 3 5 EM 544 R 07 10 7 170 The format for subprograms is the same as other programs except subprograms use M99 instead of M30 for the End of Program statement If a subprogram does not end with M99 the control displays the message Subprogram call without a return statement NESTED SUB PROGRAM CALLS Subprograms can call other subprograms with M98 or G65 until the total calls are nested 10 deep Note CINCINNATI Cutting Macros and Grid Macros are subprograms and contain subprogram calls The total nesting limit available to the user is reduced when a program calls these macros This table shows how CINCINNATI macro calls affect subprogram nesting EQUIVALENT SUBPROGRAM CALLS PROGRAM VARIABLES LOCAL AND COMMON VARIABLES Local and common variables can be displayed and edited by opening the Local Global Variables window from Variables menu of the Laser System HMI Note The Local Global Variables window will display variables with the current values they have in the control buffer However the buffer may be several blocks ahead of the currently executing NC program block Local Variables 1 99 Each pro
280. to wait for the Operator Control Station screen to go completely blank before servicing the Laser System computer Since the computer is powered by an uninterruptible power supply UPS power to the computer will remain on for several minutes after the disconnect is turned off After the main power disconnect is turned off the operating system will begin the automatic shutdown procedure When automatic shutdown is complete the Operator Control Station screen will be blank indicating the UPS has turned off power to the computer 10 To prevent unauthorized machine operation remove keys from all key operated control switches Note Some keys can operate more than one switch EM 544 R 07 10 7 84 CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES NOZZLE STANDOFF CALIBRATION Note If the standoff sensor loses accuracy quickly and requires frequent calibration see the Noncontact Standoff Sensing Accuracy topic Note This procedure applies to the noncontact cutting head without the optional Tactile Foot For the Tactile Foot option use the Standoff Calibration procedure in the Tactile Foot Manual Supplement EM 483 1 To calibrate the nozzle standoff select the Standoff Calibration tool bar button or select the Standoff Calibration command from the Utilities menu to open the Standoff Calibration window The laser control is now in the Special Operating Mode used for noncontact head standoff calibration Standoff Calibration
281. ton enables or disables Z axis motion while Program Test Mode is active If the box is not checked the cutting head will not move up or down and the program will ignore the Pierce dwell Select OK to close the dialog and activate Program Test Mode select Cancel to close the dialog without activating Program Test Mode Keyboard Shortcut F2 REWIND The Rewind button sets the first block of the active NC program as the next block to be executed when CYCLE START is pressed Use this function to restart the program from the beginning when program execution is interrupted The Rewind button is disabled while program execution is in progress Note that this button does not stay in the green ON state when selected since it does not make a new mode active Keyboard Shortcut F3 EM 544 R 07 10 7 14 BLOCK DELETE MODE While Block Delete mode is active any block in the NC program that begins with the forward slash character will not be executed The Block Delete button activates Block Delete mode Block Delete mode can be enabled disabled at any time during program execution Keyboard Shortcut F4 OPTIONAL STOP MODE Optional Stop mode enables the use of M01 or M1 in a program Use the Optional Stop button to activate Optional Stop program execution mode When Optional Stop mode is active the control changes to the Cycle Stop condition when a program commands M01 Program executio
282. touring moves G1 G2 or G3 Max Cutting Jerk Specifies maximum servo Jerk value used during contouring Rapids G00 Jerk Specifies the servo Jerk value used during rapid G00 moves Smart Rapids Jerk Specifies the servo Jerk value used during Smart Rapids moves DPC DAC Offset To command pulse duty cycle the Laser System control sends a signal to the laser resonator control This factory set parameter calibrates that signal to produce 100 duty cycle Update PLCs The Update PLCs button starts the process of reloading PLC software in the PMAC motion controller This process forces the CNC HMI application to be shut down and restarted Process Library Feedrate Set Global Variable Enables or disables the use of cutting speed in Process Parameter files When checked the contouring feedrate can be specified along with the other cutting parameters in Process Parameter windows If not checked the Feedrate parameter will not be visible in Process Parameter windows Variable No Specifies the number of the global variable used for the Process Parameter contouring feedrate Valid variable numbers are from 100 to 999 If Set Global Variable is checked the cutting speed specified in the Process Parameter file will be written to the global variable when the program commands a G89 P___ block The Variable No field is visible only if Set Global Variable is checked Note This parameter can be edite
283. trol Bar anytime during this procedure Put the control in Jog mode by pressing the Jog button on the Operator Console Control Bar Retract the Z axis by pressing the Z UP button on the Control Station front panel The cutting head will be suspended from the breakaway flange by cables or a protective head bellows If the cutting head can be easily reached from the operator control side of the machine without jogging the X axis or Y axis proceed to Step 5 Verify the RAPID TRAVERSE button on the Control Station front panel is not lit Jog the cutting head within easy reach of the operator control side by pressing the Y pushbutton Re attach the cutting head to the magnetic breakaway flange Concentricity is maintained by a pilot diameter that must be engaged before the flanges will pull together to make the connection Rotate the head to align the suspension cable support rods vertically Restore laser high voltage by pressing the High Voltage button on the Operator Console Control Bar Remove the obstruction that caused the head to break away Use a tool that allows the operator to remain on the floor If necessary jog the pallet to the load unload position for easy access DO NOT climb onto the machine or pallets to remove an obstruction RESTARTING A PROGRAM Follow these steps to resume an interrupted cutting program at the point where the interruption occurred L 2 Re attach the cutting head
284. tting sequence During the pierce sequence the cutting head moves down to the pierce standoff position if not already there and the beam turns on with the pulse power focus and assist gas settings for piercing as specified by the most recently executed G89 command When the pierce sequence is complete the cut sequence begins applying the standoff power assist gas and focus settings for cutting and starting a pre cut dwell if specified When the standoff and focus positions are stable and the pre cut dwell time has expired G84 processing is complete and NC program execution resumes with the laser beam on and shutter open ready for contouring commands G01 G02 G03 Use G85 to begin a start cutting sequence when the application does not require the pierce sequence of G84 G85 duplicates 7 141 EM 544 R 07 10 all other functions of G84 including pre cut dwell and power burst time see G102 description After a program commands processing parameters with G89 any cut sequence can start with G84 or G85 Examples of G85 applications are starting a cut inside an opening off the edge of the sheet or in a kerf G84 T Argument Options The optional T argument can be used to modify the G84 command processing as follows G84 T1 Normal Pierce Cut The T1 argument is ignored but does not cause a program error for older program compatibility G84 T1 is identical to G84 G84 T2 Rapid Pierce Cut Use G84 T2 to command a R
285. ure fault Chiller fault Chiller temperature out of range Normal X axis and Y axis motors must be phased to the magnet track and homed before continuing M151 was active beyond a prescribed time out period indicating M151 input did not cycle on and then off Normal The RESET button must be pressed to reactivate the X1 X2 and Y amplifiers following a loss of power to the DRIVES DRIVES power must be re established before this message will appear Failure M90 or M91 was active beyond a prescribed time out period indicating ball transfer limit switch input did not turn on if M91 or off if M90 Failure The Z axis was retracted when either the beam was commanded to be on or the shutter was commanded to be OPEN Normal The beam purge pressure switch opened for more than 500 milliseconds indicating that less than 8 PSI 55 kPa exists at the sensor in the purge gas supply Note This alarm will not appear if Beam Purge Fault Override service code is set Failure After commanded to start main contactor inside chiller did not energize before fault timer elapsed Chiller fault timer is an Auxiliary Configuration parameter Failure Chiller unable to maintain temperature within 5 degrees of setpoint M151 output relay malfunction External device did not actuate M151 input on and then off M151 input malfunction The DRIVES selector switch was turned to LOCK An
286. urns with the commanded feedrate equal to the scan feedrate Arguments X 24 Xtg X work coordinate of target Y 25 Ytg Y work coordinate of target Local Variables 1 Present X work coordinate starting X coordinate 2 Present Y work coordinate starting Y coordinate 18 Xprde X coordinate distance from start to detect EM 544 R 07 10 7 186 19 Yprde Y coordinate distance from start to detect 20 Rprde Radial distance from start to detect 21 Xdetg X coordinate distance from detect location to target 22 Y detg Y coordinate distance from detect location to target 23 Rdetg Radial distance from detect location to target 26 Xprtg Xpr Xtg X coordinate distance from start to target 27 Yprtg Ypr Ytg Y coordinate distance from start to target 28 Rprtg Radial distance from start to target Returns 131 Xdel X work coordinate of detection point adjusted for probe offset but not detection shift 132 Ydel Y work coordinate of detection point adjusted for probe offset but not detection shift Calls None Called by 9700 Calibrate Sensor 9702 Find Hole 9712 Align to Sheet Error messages Move distance too small Move distance too large Started too close to edge Edge not detected b Macro 9709 Convert Units Description If the active CNC units inch or mm are not the same as the edge detection parameter units
287. utton again to stop the gas flow IMPORTANT Regulated gas supply pressure must not exceed 550 PST 3792 kPa Overpressure will cause damage to downstream components If the assist gas pressure drops below the desired pressure setting the control displays a system alarm message To protect the lens this alarm prevents continued operation of the machine 7 93 EM 544 R 07 10 RAPID PIERCE ADJUSTMENTS The optional Rapid Pierce feature incorporates an airblast system that operates from a supply of dry shop air To use Rapid Pierce for oiled material a shop air pressure of 60 to 90 PSI 1s adequate 400 to 600 kPa Using Rapid Pierce with non oiled material is not recommended Airblast supply pressure must not exceed 250 PSI 1724 kPa Other than the air supply pressure the only airblast adjustment is the position of the airblast nozzle see picture The mounting bracket for the airblast nozzle 1s designed to aim the airblast just below the bottom of the cutting head nozzle tip The distance from the nozzle tip to the end of the airblast nozzle should be about 1 inch 25 mm Auta Rapid Pierce Airblast Nozzle Nozzle Tip gt EM 544 R 07 10 7 94 CUTTING PROCEDURES FIRST RUN OF PARTS Before cutting a part or nest of parts for the first time on the laser complete these steps 1 Load Workpiece Place the control in Jog mode by pressing the Jog button on the Operator Console Control Bar Loa
288. wer pallet can pass over the mechanism Ball Transfer Inch Mode Specifies a special manual adjustment mode for maintenance purposes When this button is depressed the ball transfer will decelerate to a stop whenever the remote pendant buttons are released Normal operation dictates that the ball transfer move all the way up down with any momentary button press This mode allows for manual adjustment of the proximity switches without risk of overtravel 7 41 EM 544 R 07 10 Assist Gas System Valve Max Rating The range of the assist gas pressure valve for example the pressure output expected when the maximum command signal is input to the valve DAC Offset The assist gas pressure controller receives a voltage signal from the Laser System control This parameter adjusts the signal for a commanded pressure The gas pressure calibration procedure sets this parameter Note The two parameters above each have a Low and High setting The High settings apply to the higher pressure rated valve which is used for Nitrogen assist gas The Low settings apply to the lower pressure rated higher accuracy valve used for Oxygen and Air assist gas Max Settling Time When the program changes the commanded assist gas pressure the control allows the assist gas system this much time to respond before it reports an Assist gas valve failed to maintain target pressure alarm Auto Focus Head See the AUTO FOCUS CUTTING HEAD section for
289. will change during jog moves as necessary to maintain the last commanded standoff This is the default Jog mode Auto Focus Home Offset For Laser Systems equipped with the Auto Focus cutting head system the Z axis Setup window includes parameters for Auto Focus home offset See the Auto Focus Cutting Head section for a description of these parameters Toolbar Shortcut al Keyboard Shortcut Alt U O sequence EM 544 R 07 10 7 62 LENS CENTERING The Utilities Lens Centering command opens the Lens Centering window and puts the laser in the Special Operating Mode for executing tape shots In Lens Centering mode the laser beam is activated directly by the CYCLE START button on the Operator Control Station front panel or the SHUTTER FLASH button on the Remote Station See CENTERING THE FOCUS LENS in the CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS section for more on the lens centering procedure Note When the Lens Centering window is open the Laser System is in a special diagnostic mode used only for machine setup maintenance Normal machine operation such as program execution is disabled while the Lens Centering mode is active From the Lens Centering window the laser can be configured to execute tape shots by setting the power level assist gas port and beam flash time To change tape shot parameters select the Edit button make the desired changes and then select End Edit Lens Centering x
290. work coordinate system while remembering the original The zero position of the new or local coordinate system is at the coordinates in the original coordinate system specified by X and Y in the G52 block After the G52 block the program makes contouring moves using the new coordinate system To restore the original work coordinate system the program commands G52 X0 YO YL X The G52 block does not move the cutting nozzle The Absolute Position window changes to indicate the nozzle position in the temporary coordinate system To demonstrate how a program could use G52 consider a program that uses a subprogram to contour the same shape several times and both the main program and subprogram use G90 absolute mode The main program would command a work coordinate system with G92 and the subprogram would command a local coordinate system with G52 then cancel it with G52 X0 YO G53 RAPID MOVE TO MACHINE COORDINATES G53 X Y Rapid Move to Machine Coordinates X Y The G53 command moves the cutting nozzle at the rapid traverse rate to a position specified by X and Y in the machine coordinate system G53 is only active in one block and only in G90 absolute mode No motion occurs if the program commands G53 in G91 incremental mode The control does not change the machine coordinate system when the program commands kerf compensation rotation scaling or mirror image or if the program changes the work coordinate system EM 544
291. xt move usually requires changing the velocity of one or both axes In this manual this process is called a blend The objective of a blend is to change the axis from executing the preceding move at its constant velocity to executing the next move at a different constant velocity To accomplish this transition acceleration also changes during the blend When velocity is constant acceleration is zero Therefore during a blend between linear moves for example acceleration begins at zero increases or decreases to produce the velocity change then returns to zero to complete the blend The CINCINNATI laser control executes a blend using two parameters the overall time to complete the velocity change and the portion of that time which is used to change the acceleration Just as a motion control system has a maximum velocity and a maximum acceleration it is also limited by how quickly it can change acceleration Short blend times improve contouring accuracy and increase productivity by using high acceleration but can produce servo following errors if the machine attempts to exceed its acceleration capability Long blend times avoid servo following errors but sacrifice contouring accuracy Since blend time settings can affect processing results users can program blend times with three different commands EM 544 R 07 10 7 148 G123 specifies fixed time values for all blends G123 A_ S_ A Total blend time in milliseconds S
292. y or is malfunctioning HSSB error 7 Software version mismatch See resonator manual a HSSB error 3 FANUC drivers are not installed See resonator manual HSSB error 12 Incorrect CNC mode See resonator manual E 4061 A D CONVERTER 1 Abnormal condition in A D converter 1 mount B8 on f Failed converter or board interface board See resonator manual Fanuc CNC parameters cleared 4062 A D CONVERTER 2 Abnormal condition in A D converter 2 mount D7 on f Failed converter or board interface board See resonator manual Fanuc CNC parameters cleared 4063 RF POWER SUPPLY The power supply reported an error or performed a See resonator manual protective operation See resonator manual 4065 SHUTTER ACTION The shutter did not operate normally for the open See resonator manual close command 4066 DISCHARGING Abnormal discharge caused high voltage 4067 LASER CABINET OH Temperature at electrode cooling fan inlet exceeds See resonator manual 60 deg C 140 F 4068 BEAM REFLECTION Energy reflected back to the resonator exceeds See resonator manual alarm limit parameter 4069 LASER IF PCB Abnormal interface board power voltage 5 15 See resonator manual 24V 4070 CHILLER NOT READY The Laser System did not send the Chiller Ready See resonator manual signal to the resonator control 4072 CHILL FLOW Cooling water flow is below alarm limit 4073 LASER GAS PRES Laser gas supply pressure is below alarm limi
293. y If safety device is not visibly tripped mat or area scanner is indicating that an operator Bad wire connection from device controller to warning zone has been entered I O PC board Faulty CR1 relay or timer relay Faulty safety device controller Power failure Failure The deformable optic circuit was unable to reach its target pressure within 6 seconds Coolant lines orifice are plugged Faulty connection in pump or pressure transducer If E STOP button not pressed Deformable optic pump fault Emergency stop pressed Normal One of two E STOP buttons has been Fume blower fault pressed High Voltage X Y Z motion and pallets are disabled Failure 3 phase motor starter contact did not close within 3 seconds of being energized Faulty wire or relay connection on console or load frame E STOP button Power failure Over current dial set too low on motor starter see schematics for proper setting Motor failure over current Starter circuit breaker left in off position If starter circuit breaker is not trip Bad wire connection between motor starter and I O PC Board e Wrong size starter for selected fume collection unit High voltage must be on to cut align Normal An operation was attempted that requires the beam or calibrate High Voltage to be on HSS electronics fault Failure The HSS Height Sensing System electronics indicated a fault on the digital line
294. zzle tip specified on the Focus page of the Process Parameter file or in the Process Parameters and Diagnostic Guide Standoff Check the standoff calibration see Nozzle Standoff Calibration Focusing lens Remove and inspect the focusing lens Clean or replace the lens as necessary Use the lens specified on the Focus page of the Process Parameter file or in the Process Parameters and Diagnostic Guide Lens centering Center the lens see Centering the Focusing Lens 7 95 EM 544 R 07 10 6 Run Program To run the loaded program turn the SHUTTER keyswitch on the Operator Control Station Side Panel to the ENABLED position verify high voltage is on and then press the CYCLE START pushbutton on the Control Station front panel If desired the X Y and Z moves in a program can be checked without actually cutting the material by using Program Test mode Select the Program Test button on the Program Modes Control Bar or press the F2 key on the keyboard The Program Test dialog then appears Program Test Mode x To test a program with Z axis motion press the Z axis Up and Down Moves button and then select OK To run without moving the Z axis do not press Z axis Up and Down Moves Press CYCLE START pushbutton indicator to start the program To turn off Program Test mode press the Program Test button again or press the F2 key The Program Test button will be

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