IBM EGX-600 - Manual

4 About the Documentation for This Machine Documentation Included with the Machine User's Manual (this manual) This describes important notes for ensuring safe use, and explains how to install the machine and how to install and setup the included programs. Be sure to read it first.It does not descri...

5 About the Documentation for This Machine Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format You can view the manuals in electronic format on a computer running Windows (Windows 95 or later). Procedures for Viewing Manuals in Electronic Format 1 Place the Roland Software Package in the CD-ROM drive. The menu scr...

6 To Ensure Safe Use To Ensure Safe Use Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severeinjury should the unit be used improperly. About and Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or materialdamage should the unit be used imprope...

7 To Ensure Safe Use Please use a vacuum cleaner to re-move cutting dust.Do not use any blower like airbrush. Otherwise, dust spread in the air may harmyour health. To Ensure Safe Use Do not use with a damaged powercord or plug, or with a loose electri-cal outlet. Doing so may lead tofire, electrica...

9 To Ensure Safe Use Model nameRating plateUse a rated power supply. To Ensure Safe Use Caution: high temperatures. Donot touch immediately after a cut-ting operation has ended. Use care to avoid being pinched.Keep hands away during opera-tion. Use caution when handling orworking with the blade. Car...

10 Utiliser l'appareil uniquement avec lefil électrique fourni. Utiliser l'appareil avec un autre fil risque deprovoquer un incendie ou une électrocution. Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Utilisé pour avertir l'utilisateur d'un risque de décès ou de blessure grave enca...

11 Utiliser un aspirateur pour nettoyerles copeaux. N'utiliser aucun appareilsoufflant de l'air comme un sèche-cheveux. La poussière répandue dans l'air pourraitnuire à votre santé. Quand vous avez terminé d'utiliserl'appareil, laver vosm a i n s p o u r b i e ne n l e v e r t o u s l e scopeaux. Fa...

13 Nom du modèleÉtiquette des caractéristiques électriquesUtiliser l'alimentation appropriée Attention : températures élevées.Ne touchez pas immédiatementaprès avoir effectué une coupe. S o y e z p r u d e n t e t é v i t e z l e spincements. Éloignez les mainspendant le fonctionnement. S o y e z p ...

17 Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-2. Names and Functions Bed X-axis rail T slot Rail cover Table Arm Guide securingscrews Emergency stopswitch Spindle head Front Memory-card slot Operation-panelconnector Guide Depth regulatornose unit(Nose unit) Retainer nut Micrometer dial Nose cone Spindle unit Spi...

18 Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-2. Names and Functions Power switch Power-cord connector Serial connector This connector is forconnection to the COMport on the computer. Parallel connector This connector is forconnection to the printerport on the computer. Expansion connector 1 This connector is fo...

19 Chapter 1 - Getting Started (Rear) Main unit (Front) Installation space Maintenance space EGX-600 / EGX-400 2600 mm / 2500 mm(103 in./ 100 in.) 900 mm / 900 mm (35 in./ 35 in.) 1200 mm / 1000 mm (48 in./ 40 in.) 2100 mm / 1900 mm (83 in./ 75 in.) When the spindle motor is run at high speed while ...

20 Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-3. Installation and Cable Connections Connecting the Cables Connect the operation panel and the power cable. If you're using a computer, then also connect a printer cable or serialcable.The printer cable or serial cable is sold separately. Use a cable that is compati...

24 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-1. Emergency Stop to Ensure Safety How to Perform an Emergency Stop To stop the machine in an emergency in order to avoid danger, press the emergency stop switch. The machine immedi-ately stops operating and quits cutting. Cutting cannot be resumed. To Cancel an Emer...

25 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-2. Switching the Power On and Off Switching On the Power Turning On the Power 1 Turn on the power switch on the back of themachine. The display shows the model name, and while this is dis-played, internal initialization is performed. This takesabout ten seconds. 2 Wh...

26 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-3. Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head The spindle head moves in three directions, along the X, Y, and Z axes. When the display shows the top screen, pressingthe movement buttons effects movement in the corresponding directions. The speed of movement is d...

27 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-3. Moving the Spindle Head Moving the Spindle Head Out of the Way Quickly This feature moves the spindle head directly to the back-left position of the table (the VIEW position). This is handywhen loading or detaching a workpiece. Moving to the VIEW Position 1 Press ...

28 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Using Buttons to Start and Stop Rotation Holding down for 0.5 seconds or longer makes the spindle rotate. Pressing it again stops rotation. Adjusting the Spindle Rotating Speed To adjust the spindle rotating speed, you use th...

29 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-4. Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Forced Stop of Spindle Rotation With this machine, you can set whether or not the spindle rotates. When it is set to rotate, rotation automatically startswhen a command is received from the computer and stops when cutting end...

30 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-5. Menu Operations Displaying the Menus All settings for this machine are made using menus. Pressing the following buttons displays the menu screens. Basic Menu Operations When you display the menus, the buttons function as follows. Moving to the next screen Pressing...

31 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards This section describes the basic usage and handling of memory cards.This machine can execute cutting data saved on a memory card, and can save sequences created using the teachingfeature. For more information about these operation...

32 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting a Memory Card 1 Make sure the display shows the top screen. 2 Remove the slot cover. 3 Hold the card with the label side facing up andthe notch on the right, and insert it into themem...

33 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards Removing a Memory Card 1 Make sure the display shows the top screen. 2 Remove the slot cover. 3 Gently press the card in until it clicks into place,then pull it out from the memory-card slot. 4 Attach the slot cover. Do not switch...

34 Chapter 2 - Basic Operation 2-6. Care and Handling of Memory Cards Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card is normally not necessary. However, the machine may be unable to use a memory card thathas been reformatted for use with another device, such as a digital camera. In such cases, us...

36 Chapter 3 - Preparations Tool Character cutterFlat cutter Diamond scraper (*2) End mill (*3) With nose unit ◆ Engraving acrylic and other (*1) plastic plates ☞ p.37 "Cutter Installation Method 1" ◆ Unsuitable ◆ Unsuitable No nose unit ◆ Engraving plates of aluminum or brass ◆ Three-dimens...

38 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With Nose Unit) 1. Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet 1 Open the spindle cover. 2 While using a wrench (17 mm) to keep thespindle immobile, tighten the cutter holder se-curely. 3 Insert...

39 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) 2. Nose-unit Installation and Menu Settings 5 Install the nose unit. Tighten fully, then loosentwo turns. 6 Fully loosen the lock nut. 7 Use the menus to set [AUTO Z CONTROL] to ON. (1) Press several times to display the ...

40 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) 3. Cutter Installation and Alignment 10 Lower the spindle until the tip of the nose unittouches the table. When the nose touches the table, operation stops auto-matically. 11 Insert the cutter (diameter 4.36 mm), then bri...

41 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-2. Cutter Installation Method 1 (With Nose Unit) 14 Close the spindle cover. Cutting Parameters When Using the Nose Unit When you use the preceding method, there is no need to set the cutting-in depth or the cut-out amount by a software orthe operation panel. The cuttin...

43 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-3. Cutter Installation Method 2 (No Nose Unit) Installing a Character Cutter (With No Nose Unit) 1. Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet 1 Open the spindle cover. 2 While using a wrench (17 mm) to keep thespindle immobile, tighten the cutter holder se-curely. 3 Inser...

47 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-4. Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Installing a Diamond Scraper 1. Installing the Cutter Holder and Collet 1 Open the spindle cover. 2 While using a wrench (17 mm) to keep thespindle immobile, tighten the cutter holder se-curely. 3 Insert the optionally a...

49 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-4. Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) 3. Cutter Installation 9 Lower the spindle until the tip of the collet is ata height about 5 to 10 mm (1/4 to 1/2 in.) fromthe surface of the table. 10 Insert the diamond scraper, then bring the tiplightly into contact w...

50 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-4. Cutter Installation Method 3 (Diamond Scraper) Cutting Parameters for the Diamond Scraper When you use the preceding method, there is no need to set the cutting-in depth or the cut-out amount. The cutting-indepth is determined by the pressure of the cutter. (The prec...

52 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill) Installing an End Mill 1. Installing the Collet and End Mill 1 Open the spindle cover. 2 Insert the end mill into the optionally availableend-mill collet. 3 Insert the end mill and collet from below. Whilegently holding the col...

54 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-5. Cutter Installation Method 4 (End Mill) 3. Aligning the Cutter 9 Load a workpiece and move the end mill to thetop surface of the material. 10 Close the spindle cover. 11 Hold down for 0.5 seconds or longer. The spindle rotates. 12 Lower the spindle a little at a time...

55 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting Loading Material You use the following method to load a workpiece. The table has T slots, and you can also install other jigs. There is alsoa guide for positioning on the side of the table. Clamp This is in...

56 Chapter 3 - Preparations 3-6. Loading Material and Setting the Reference Point for Cutting The Loaded Position of the Workpiece You may load the workpiece anywhere on the table.Butting the workpiece against the guide is a handy way to ensure that the workpiece is always loaded at the sameposition...

58 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-1. Procedures for Performing Cutting Using a Computer Before you send cutting commands from a computer, you first need to set the cutting parameters. You make the settingsfor cutting-in depth, feed rate, spindle speed, and other values to match th...

59 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer Cutting Parameters Spindle rotating speed X- and Y-axis feed rate Z-axis feed rate Cutting-in depth Cut-out amount Dr.Engrave (2.5D driver) Program Program Program Program * Program * 3D Engrave Program Program Program Not valid Not valid Example of...

60 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-2. Setting the Cutting Parameters Making the Settings on the Machine Spindle Rotating Speed Setting the Spindle Rotating Speed 1 Press several times to display the screen shown at right. 2 Use to set the spindle speed, then press . Feed Rate Setti...

62 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software Software Included with the Machine The included Roland Software Package CD-ROM contains the following programs. Install and set them up as required. This document does not explain how to use th...

63 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-3. Installation and Overview of the Included Software Installation and Setup Installation and Setup 1 Switch on the computer and start Windows.If you are installing under Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, log on to Windows as a member ofthe "Administrat...

65 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Working with Cutting Data on a Memory Card You can take cutting commands sent from the computer and save them as data. You can then save this data on a memorycard and import it into the machine. Thi...

66 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Saving Cutting Data First, connect the memory-card writer to your computer running Windows. For information about how to make theconnections, refer to the documentation for the memory-card writer.Th...

67 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Saving from Another Program For a program such as the included 3D Engrave, follow the steps below. You can also use this method with other pro-grams (as long as the other program uses a driver for W...

69 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Importing and Executing Memory-card Data To operate the machine using cutting data saved on a memory card, follow the steps below. Importing and Executing Data 1 Insert the memory card on which cutt...

70 Chapter 4 - Performing Cutting Using a Computer 4-4. Executing Cutting Data Saved on a Memory Card Important Notes When Saving Cutting Data Valid Characters for File Names Use the following characters for the file names you assign when saving cutting data. • Letters: A through Z • Numerals: 0 thr...

71 5. The Teaching Feature This chapter describes how to use the teaching feature. It providesdetailed explanations of how to create and save sequences, how toexecute the sequences you create, the commands you use, and more.

72 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-1. Overview of the Teaching Feature What Is the Teaching Feature? This feature lets you teach operation instructions directly to the machine without using a computer. You use the operationpanel to enter the operation instructions. Each operation instruction that...

73 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature Home position Machine origin point Start Finish 50 mm 30 mm 1.2 mm (2000, 1000) 20 mm 10 mm (7000, 1000) (7000, 4000) (2000, 4000) Home position : Front left edge of the table (machine origin point)Z0 position : Workpiece surfaceCutting-in depth : 0.2 mmX- and Y-a...

74 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-2. Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Step 2 Create the Sequence Now let's actually create the sequence. First carry out operations without loading a workpiece. We'll assume that the Z0position is set at the surface of the workpiece. Example of Se...

76 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-2. Basic Steps for Creating and Executing a Sequence Step 3 Save the Sequence Next, you save the sequence you have created. Procedure for Saving a Sequence 1 Press and hold for a short while (1 sec- ond or longer). Press . This quits the sequence editing screen ...

77 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 1 1: < 22 FINISH > 5 : < 8 CUT-3 78 > 5: 8 CUT-3 1 5 11:< 2 2 FINISH > 1 1: < 22 FINISH > 9 : < 10 SP OFF > 9: I NSERT NEW STEP Change Changea command a value 5-3. Correcting a Sequence If You Make a Mistake in Input You can go back t...

78 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-3. Correcting a Sequence Deleting a Step 1 Press to move the blinking cursor to the step number. 2 Turn the dial to display the step you want todelete. 3 Press to move the blinking cursor to the line below. Turn the dial to display [DELETETHIS STEP]. Press . The...

79 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-3. Correcting a Sequence Revising a Saved Sequence You can call up a saved sequence, revise it, and save it again. Calling Up and Revising a Sequence 1 Press several times to display the screen shown at right, then move the blinking cursorto [TEACHING]. Press . ...

80 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature Dial These move the blinking cursor. This is used to increase or decrease the value or to select the command at the location ofthe blinking cursor. Turning the dial while holding down increases or decreases the value by 100 units at a time. Pressing this while a s...

81 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-4. Detailed Description of the Sequence Editing Screen Setting a Label A label is used to specify the jump destination for [JUMP], [J], [CALL], and [C] commands. When you use any of thesecommands, you must be sure to assign a label. If you try to save a sequence...

82 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Destinations for Saving Sequences You can save sequences either in the machine's built-in memory or on a memory card. You can save up to ten sequencesin the built-in memory. The number you can save on a memory card va...

83 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Backing Up a Sequence You can back up sequence saved in the machine's built-in memory to a memory card. Back up important data to amemory card. Backing Up from the Built-in Memory to a Memory Card 1 I n s e r t a m e ...

84 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-5. Detailed Information on Saving a Sequence Deleting a Sequence You can delete saved sequences. Deleting a Sequence 1 Press several times to display the screen shown at right, then move the blinking cursorto [TEACHING]. Press . Move the blink- ing cursor to [DE...

85 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature Cutting Positions Used with the Teaching Feature The origin points used with the teaching feature are basically the same as the ones used when you perform cutting witha computer. That is, the cutting position ...

86 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-6. Coordinate Systems Used with the Teaching Feature 3 U s e t o move the X, Y, and Z axes to the location youwant to make the optional origin. Press . This registers a single optional origin. To cancel and re-turn, press instead of . 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as t...

88 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-7. List of Commands 4 MOVE-ZI Function This moves the spindle head to the specified X, Y, and Z coordinates (via the I level). Value ❶ X, Y, and Z coordinates for the movement destination This moves the spindle at the highest speed. The operation is as follows. ...

97 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-7. List of Commands 21 SEL ORG Function This selects an optional origin. Value ❶ Optional origin (No. 1 through 100) This changes the origin point for spindle positioning from the workpiece origin point to an optional origin. You can use[OPTIONAL ORIGIN] at the ...

98 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 40 mm 20 mm 10 mm 10 mm Optional Orgin No.2 No.3 No.4 No.5 Z0 position : Workpiece surfaceCutting-in depth : 0.5 mmX- and Y-axis feed rate : 20 mm/sZ-axis feed rate : 3 mm/sSpindle speed : 25,000 rpm 5-8. Sample Sequences This is an example of sequence creation. R...

99 Chapter 5 - The Teaching Feature 5-8. Sample Sequences Steps 1 through 16 are the main routine, and steps 17 through 27 are a subroutine called by the [CALL] command. Thissubroutine cuts a single L-shaped object. Steps 4, 6, 8, and 10 successively change the reference point for cutting, andafter ...

102 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-1. Coordinate Systems and Origin Points Workpiece Coordinates and Machine Coordinates This machine uses coordinate values for the X, Y, and Z axes to indicate the position and height of the spindle head. Thedisplay's top screen displays coordinate ...

103 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-2 Detailed Description of the Nose Unit Amount of Height Displacement That Can Be Tracked As long as the tip of the depth regulator nose unit (nose unit) is in contact with the surface of the workpiece, the cutting-in depth can be kept uniform even...

108 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus This is a list of the functions you can access using the machine's menus. Saved This shows whether the setting value is saved in memory and persists even after the power is switched off. Setting This shows the a...

110 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus [OTHERS] Submenu REVOLUTION Saved Yes Setting ON, OFF Default ON When set to [OFF], the spindle does not rotate at all. The spindle does not rotate even when commands are received from thecomputer, but movement ...

111 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus ACCELERATION Saved Yes Setting 0.05 G, 0.1 G Default 0.1 G This makes the setting for the quality of text engraving. When this is set to [0.05G], cutting times become longer, but the qualityof text engraving is ...

112 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus Teaching Menu RUN The next submenus are available. [Select File] This calls up and executes a saved sequence. [Int.] indicates a file saved in the machine's built-in memory, and [Ext.] indicates afile saved on a...

113 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus [SETTING] Submenu OPTIONAL ORIGIN Saved Yes Setting X, Y, and Z coordinates settable on the machine Default None This registers a special workpiece origin point referenced by a sequence. You can register up to 9...

115 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus X/Y-axis Origin-point Setting Menu SET HOME POS Saved Yes Setting 0 to X- and Y-axis operating limit (machine coordinates) Default X: 0, Y: 0 This sets the present spindle location as the home position (the X- a...

116 Chapter 6 - Detailed Description of Functions 6-4. Detailed Description of the Menus Copy Menu Copy [START, BUF-CLEAR] This feature repeats the same cutting. Executing [START] repeats exactly the same operation as the very last cutting operation.Commands sent from the computer are temporarily st...

117 7. Maintenance This chapter describes daily care and maintenance.

119 Chapter 7 - Maintenance 7-1. Daily Care Cleaning Inside the X-axis Rail 1 Move the spindle head all the way to the leftside. Open the spindle cover. 2 Switch off the machine. 3 Remove the screws (at five locations) securingthe rail cover, then gently pull out the rail coverto the right side to r...

120 Chapter 7 - Maintenance X 0 Y 0Z 0 8000RPM 7-2. Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maintenance The spindle unit and the belt are consumable components. As a general guide, it should be replaced after every 2,000hours. As a general guide, the spindle motor should be replaced after every 6,000 hou...

121 Chapter 7 - Maintenance 7-2. Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance of the Z-axis Screw Use a cleaning cloth or the like to clean away any buildup of cutting waste or old grease on the Z-axis screw, then applya small amount of fresh grease. Recommended grease: Lithium grease #2 or the equivalent...

123 8. Troubleshooting This chapter describes possible problems and how to correct them.

124 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-1. Problems with Engraving The cutting-in depth is not uniform (when using the nose unit). ◆ Go to the [OTHERS] submenu and make sure [AUTO Z CONTROL] is set to [ON], and also make sure that the lock nut has been loosened. ◆ The cutter holder, tool securing screw, o...

125 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-1. Problems with Engraving When using a diamond scraper, cutting-in is shallow. ◆ Go to the [OTHERS] submenu and make sure [AUTO Z CONTROL] is set to [ON], and also make sure that the lock nut has been loosened. ◆ Try performing cutting a second time. Some materials...

126 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-2. Problems with Operation The machine does not start. The power cable is connected, but the power does not come on. ◆ Release the emergency stop switch. When the emergency stop switch is left pressed, the machine is powered up but nothing appears on the display and...

127 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-2. Problems with Operation Data is sent but there is no operation. ◆ Close the spindle cover tightly. When the cover is open, there is no operation at all except for control using the movement buttons, and an error message is displayed. If closing the cover securely...

128 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-3. Responding to an Error Message This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine's display, and how to take action to remedy theproblem. If an error message not listed here appears, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer or Roland DGCorp. s...

130 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting 8-3. Responding to an Error Message 12. COVER OPEN An attempt was made to start cutting while the spindle cover was open. ◆ Cutting cannot be performed while the spindle cover is open. Close the spindle cover, then continue with the operation. 13. EMERGENCY STOP MOTOR...

134 Chapter 9 - Appendix When Good Results Are Not Obtained ☞ See p.124 "Problems with Engraving" 9-1. Examples of Settings for Cutting Parameters Sample Settings for Engraving This is a suggested guide for cutting parameters. Fine-tuning the settings may be necessary. Adjust these a little ...

137 Chapter 9 - Appendix 9-4. Dimensional Drawings Cutting Area Spindle head bottom surface Table 42.5 mm (1-5/8 in.) Loadable workpiece thickness: maximum 40 mm (1-9/16 in.)

139 Chapter 9 - Appendix 9-5. List of Supported Commands Mode 1 and mode 2 common commands Command Format Parameter Range [Default] !DW Dwell !DW t [terminator] t Dwell time 0 to 32767 [ms] [0 [ms]] !MC Motor Control !MC n [terminator] n Motor ON/OFF switching -32768 to 32767 [motor ON] !MC [termina...

140 Chapter 9 - Appendix Command Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation ESC .E [ESC].E None Outputs an error code related to RS-232C interface Output RS-232C (see the table below), and clears the error Error Code simultaneously. At the same time, the error being displayed is canceled. E...

141 Chapter 9 - Appendix 9-6. Specifications Main Unit Specifications T slot Maximum 40 mm (1-9/16 in.) AC servo motors (DAC-FFP), 3-axis simultaneous control XY-axis: 0.5, 1 to 100 mm/s (0.02 in./s, 0.039 to 3.9 in./s) Z-axis: 0.5, 1 to 50 mm/s (0.02 in./s, 0.039 to 1.9 in./s) 0.1 G, 0.05 G 0.01 mm...

142 Chapter 9 - Appendix 9-6. Specifications Interface Specifications Parallel Connector Serial Connector Expansion Connector 1 Terminals This circuit is activated when the spindle motor is in operation. No responsible is assumed for effects to which any equipment connected to this external output c...

143 Chapter 9 - Appendix 9-6. Specifications Expansion Connector 2 This connector is for input and output with external equipment. It is used in combination with the teaching feature. Itmakes it possible to control the machine using signals from an external device and to send signals from the machin...

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