IBM EGX-400, EGX-600 Front, Rear

Chapter 1 - Getting Started

1-3. Installation and Cable Connections

Do not insert an Ethernet cable or con-

nect to a modular jack.

Insert until it clicks

into place.

Connect either a printer cable or

serial cable.

Secure with

the screws.

Printer cable

Serial cable

Power connector

Parallel

connector Serial

connector

Serial portPrinter port

Secure with

the clips.

Power outlet

FrontRear

Power cord

Operation-panel

connector cable

Contents

Main Users Manual For the USA For Canada WARNING GENERAL SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Tool Use and Care SERVICE Work Area RGLES DE SCURIT GNRALES CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Utilisation et entretien des outils RPARATION Aire de travail Table of Contents Table of Contents 4. Performing Cutting Using a Computer ......................................................... 57 Table of Contents About the Documentation for This Machine Documentation Included with the Machine About the Documentation for This Machine About the Documentation for This Machine Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format About the Documentation for This Machine Procedures for Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format To Ensure Safe Use About and Notices About the Symbols Page Page About the Labels Affixed to the Unit Pour utiliser en toute scurit Avis sur les avertissements propos des symboles Page Page propos des tiquettes colles sur l'appareil Page Page 1-1. Included Items and Accessories 1-2. Names and Functions Front 1-2. Names and Functions Rear Operation Panel 1-3. Installation and Cable Connections Installation Site and Operating Environment 1-3. Installation and Cable Connections Connecting the Cables 1-3. Installation and Cable Connections Front Rear Page 2. Basic Operation 2-1. Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety 2-2. Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Turning On the Power Switching Off the Power 2-3. Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head 2-3. Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head Out of the Way Quickly Moving to the VIEW Position 2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Using Buttons to Start and Stop Rotation Adjusting the Spindle Rotating Speed 2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Forced Stop of Spindle Rotation Making the Setting for Spindle Rotation 2-5. Menu Operations Displaying the Menus Basic Menu Operations 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards Types of Memory Cards You Can Use Manufacturer Part number Capacity Memory-card Writers You Can Use Manufacturer Part number Operating environment Page Page 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards Formatting a Memory Card Performing Formatting Page 3-1. Selecting the Cutter Installation Method Cutter Types and What They Are Suited For 3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With Nose Unit) 2. Nose-unit Installation and Menu Settings 3. Cutter Installation and Alignment Yes No Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit 3-3. Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With No Nose Unit) Fully tighten the lock nut. Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to OFF. Use the menu to set [REVOLUTION] to ON. Press several times to return to the top screen. 3. Cutter Installation and Alignment Yes No 3-4. Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Installing a Diamond Scraper Fully loosen the lock nut. Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to ON. Use the menus to set [REVOLUTION] to OFF. Press several times to return to the top screen. Page Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper 3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill) 3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill) Installing an End Mill 1. Installing the Collet and End Mill 3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill) Fully tighten the lock nut. Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to OFF. Use the menu to set [REVOLUTION] to ON. Press several times to return to the top screen. Page 3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting Loading Material 3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting The Loaded Position of the Workpiece Setting the Reference Point for the Cutting Position Setting the Home Position Page 4-1. Procedures for Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters Types of Cutting Parameters Differences in Setting Items Between Programs 4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters Making the Settings on the Machine Spindle Rotating Speed Setting the Spindle Rotating Speed Feed Rate Setting the Feed Rate 4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters Cutting-in Depth and Cut-out Amount Setting the Cutting-in Depth Setting the Cut-out Amount 4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software Software Included with the Machine Installation and Setup System Requirements 4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software Installation and Setup Installation and Setup Page 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Saving Cutting Data Saving from Dr. Engrave Page Page Importing and Executing Memory-card Data Importing and Executing Data Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data Page 5-1. Overview of the Teaching Feature What Is the Teaching Feature? Important Notes When Using the Nose Unit 5-2. Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Step 1 Decide on the Mode of Operation and the Origin Points Step 2 Create the Sequence Example of Sequence Creation Page Step 3 Save the Sequence Procedure for Saving a Sequence Step 4 Execute the Sequence Procedure for Executing a Sequence 5-3. Correcting a Sequence If You Make a Mistake in Input Correcting a Previous Step Inserting a Step 5-3. Correcting a Sequence Deleting a Step 5-3. Correcting a Sequence Revising a Saved Sequence Calling Up and Revising a Sequence 5-4. Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen Screen Layout and Button Operations Basic Layout of the Sequence Editing Screen Main Functions of the Control Buttons 5-4. Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen Setting a Label Setting a Label 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Destinations for Saving Sequences 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Backing Up a Sequence Backing Up from the Built-in Memory to a Memory Card 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Deleting a Sequence Deleting a Sequence 5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature Cutting Positions Used with the Teaching Feature Optional Origins Registering an Optional Origin 5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature I Level and R Level Registering the I Level and R Level 5-7. List of Commands 1 MOVE-LIMIT 2 MOVE-ORG 3 MOVE-ZM 4 MOVE-ZI 5 MOVE-3 6 CUT-ZM 7 CUT-ZI 8 CUT-3 9 ARC 10 SP 11 P 12 WAIT 13 WAIT KEY 14 W 15 BREAK 16 JUMP 17 J 18 CALL 19 C 20 RETURN Page 5-8. Sample Sequences Example of a Sequence Using Optional Origins 5-8. Sample Sequences Page Page 6-1. Coordinate Systems and Origin Points Workpiece Coordinates and Machine Coordinates The Machine's Workpiece Origin Point Unit of Measurement for Coordinate Values 6-2 Detailed Description of the Nose Unit 6-3. Menu Flowchart Power ON <<From Main menu>> <<Return to Main menu>> Main menu 6-3. Menu Flowchart Label name TEACHING menu <<Return to Main menu>> Page Page 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus Main Menu [I/O] Submenu [OTHERS] Submenu [SELF] Submenu Teaching Menu RUN DELETE EDIT SETTING [SETTING] Submenu [RUN] Submenu RUN X/Y-axis Origin-point Setting Menu Z-axis Origin-point Setting Menu Pause Menu Copy Menu Language Menu Initialize Menu Page 7-1. Daily Care Page 7-2. Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maintenance 7-2. Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance of the Z-axis Screw Page Page 8-1. Problems with Engraving The cutting-in depth is not uniform (when using the nose unit). The cutting-in depth is not uniform (when not using the nose unit). The cutter leaves tracks at places where cutting-in starts or where lines change direction. An engraved bottom surface is rough or burring remains. Page 8-2. Problems with Operation The machine does not start. The power cable is connected, but the power does not come on. Turning on the power switch makes an error message appear and the machine stops. No operation occurs when a button is pressed. 8-2. Problems with Operation Data is sent but there is no operation. Abnormal cutting is performed. The machine tries to perform cutting-in at an abnormal depth, and eventually a motor error occurs. The machine tries to cut with no rotation of the spindle. 8-3. Responding to an Error Message 1. Command Not Recognized 2. Wrong Number of Parameters 3. Bad Parameter 4. I/O Err: Output Request Overlap Page Page 8-3. Responding to an Error Message 20. Verify the Card 21. Data Error 22. Memory Write Error 23. Card Access Error Page Page 9-1. Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters Sample Settings for Engraving Tips for Fine-tuning 9-2. The Nose Unit Considerations for Fluctuations in Workpiece Thickness Structure of the Nose Unit 9-3. Optional Items Page 9-5. List of Supported Commands RML-1 Commands * 1 : -(223-1) to +(223-1) Mode 2 Mode 1 9-5. List of Supported Commands Mode 1 and mode 2 common commands Device Control Commands 9-6. Specifications Main Unit Specifications EGX-600 EGX-400 Interface Specifications Parallel Connector Serial Connector Expansion Connector 1 Compatible plug Expansion Connector 2 Example of Connection to External Equipment Please read this agreement carefully before opening the sealed package or the sealed disk package Roland License Agreement