Page 2 - For Canada
CAUTION 1) Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited.2) The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.3) The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as poss...
Page 3 - Typographic Conventions; This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below.; NOTICE
i Typographic Conventions This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. : Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may result in serious inju...
Page 4 - ii; To Ensure Safe Use; Handle the blade with care.
ii To Ensure Safe Use If you find some abnormality, immediately turn off the power switch and check the user's manual to findout what is wrong. CAUTION Handle the power cordwith care. Do not step on or damage the powercord, or allow heavy objects to beplaced atop it. Failure to heed thismay result i...
Page 5 - iii; About the Labels Affixed to the Unit; Rating plate
iii About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location andcontent of these messages. Rating plate Do not allow the hands nearthe platen while in operation.
Page 6 - iv; To Ensure Correct Use
iv To Ensure Correct Use NOTICE Do not install in an area subject todust or high humidity or with poorventilation. 3 2 1 NOTICE When the unit is not in use for anextended period, detach the powersupply plug from the AC outlet. NOTICE This product is a precision instru-ment and must be handled with c...
Page 7 - Thanks and Best Wishes; TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Copyright © 1993 ROLAND DG CORPORATION Thanks and Best Wishes Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-900.Since we wish you many years of productive use of your PNC-900, we ask you to read this manual and make yourself familiarwith the PNC-900’s operational procedures and requirements be...
Page 8 - PRECAUTIONS; • Precautions Regarding Placement; • Precautions in use; CHECKING SUPPLIED ITEMS
2 1 PRECAUTIONS • When Moving the PNC-900... Do not try to pick up or move the PNC-900 by grasping the top area of the unit -- be sure to use both hands to grip the PNC-900 securely on the left and right sides. • Precautions Regarding Placement • When choosing a place to set up the PNC-900, make sur...
Page 9 - PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS; • Front View
3 3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • Front View Tool Carriage The tool carriage is where theblade holder is mounted. Thetool carriage performs thecutting by moving the toolleft/right or up/down. Stationary Pinch Roller During cutting, this roller holds thesheet down so that it is in contactwith the grit r...
Page 10 - • Operation Panel
4 • Operation Panel POWER/ERROR LED This lights up when the power is switchedon, and flashes when an error is generated. SETUP LED This lights up when the SETUP key ispressed.Cutting can be performed when this is lit. PAUSE LED This lights up when the PAUSE key ispressed to pause the PNC-900. PEN MO...
Page 11 - BASIC OPERATION; -1 Making the Connection with the Computer; any cables are connected or disconnected.; -2 DIP Switch Settings
5 4 BASIC OPERATION 4-1 Making the Connection with the Computer * Always make sure that the power is off on both the computer and the PNC-900 whenever any cables are connected or disconnected. Serial interface cable Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of compute...
Page 12 - -3 Installing the Blade; • Installation; *Take care not to break or chip the blade.; • Removal
6 4-3 Installing the Blade * Always make sure the power switch is off before installing (or replacing) the blade. To prevent injuries, be very careful when handling the blades.Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers, as the cutting performance of the bladewill be impaired. • Installation...
Page 13 - -4 Loading the Sheet — SETUP Key; • Turning on the Power; • Loading the Sheet; • Removing the Sheet
7 4-4 Loading the Sheet — SETUP Key • Turning on the Power * When the power switch is pressed to turn on the unit, the tool carriage moves. Take care to ensure that your hands or other objects do not become caught in the moving parts.When turning the power to the unit off and then on again, wait at ...
Page 14 - • About the Cutting Area; -5 Setting the Origin Point —; Procedure
8 • About the Cutting Area Use the , , , and keys to move the tool carriage to the position on the sheet where the origin point is to be set. ORIGIN SET → About 1 mm (about 0.04") About 15 mm(about 9/16") Movable pinch roller StationaryPinch Roller 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 1234567...
Page 15 - How to Adjust Blade Force
9 4-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force — , , , , and TEST Keys Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutoutsatisfactorily.This "cutting test" allows you to determine whether the settings you have for the b...
Page 16 - -7 Downloading Cutting Data; • Software Settings; To Resume Cutting; To Terminate Cutting
10 4-7 Downloading Cutting Data The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer. • Software Settings When cutting with commercially available application software, select PNC-900 as the setting for the output device. (If thePNC-900 cannot be selected, choose any mode...
Page 17 - -8 Applying the Completed Cutout; all dust or oily deposits.; For Cut Sheets; *You should direct that a rectangle be cut
11 • Continuing CuttingCutting After Changing the Sheet Again carry out the procedure described from "Loading the Sheet" on page 7 to "4-7 Downloading Cutting Data" on page 10.* If a sheet of the same type is used, there is no need to perform a cutting test. Continuing Cutting on the...
Page 19 - SETTINGS FOR EACH FUNCTION; • Using the Sheet Effectively; Canceling the Rotate Function; Rotation
13 5 SETTINGS FOR EACH FUNCTION • Using the Sheet Effectively (Rotate function) — ROTATE Key and ROTATE LED If there is still unused material on the right side, rotation allows you to use this remaining material effectively.This function sets the origin point at the bottom right and rotates the text...
Page 20 - Stopping Plotting on Paper Media
14 • Plotting on Paper Media — PEN MODE Key and PEN MODE LED The PNC-900 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. You should use only thickwater-based fiber-tipped pens.Since the design of the PNC-900 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it d...
Page 21 - ABOUT THE BLADE; If the blade becomes dull
15 6 ABOUT THE BLADE If the blade becomes dull When the blade starts to lose its sharpness, try gradually increasing the blade force (refer to page 8, "4-6 Cutting Test to CheckBlade Force").Increasing the blade force temporarily allows the blade to perform better. However, once the blade no...
Page 23 - The sheet is not cut properly
17 • If you are using a program that you have created yourself, have correct commands been sent? The PNC-900 is equipped with the CAMM-GL III instruction system. For details, refer to "8 List of CAMM-GL IIIInstructions" on page 18. • Do the DIP switch settings match the settings made for the...
Page 24 - LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS; • mode1
18 8 LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS *1: -(2 26 -1) — +(2 26 -1) *2: 0 — +(2 26 -1) *3: -(2 26 -1) ° — +(2 26 -1) ° *4: 21 (16) — 3A (16) , 3C (16) — 7E (16) • mode1 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation H H None Move to User Origin D D x1, y1..., xn, yn xn...
Page 25 - • Instructions in mode1 and mode2
19 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation !NR !NR [terminator] None Not Ready !PG !PG n [terminator] n: [-1600 — +1600 mm] Page Feed !ST !ST n [terminator] n: [0, 1] Select Tool • Instructions in mode1 and mode2 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parame...
Page 26 - LIST OF DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
20 9 LIST OF DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Device control instructions are used to determine the communication sequence between the PNC-900 and computer throughRS-232C interface and to tell the computer the current PNC-900 state. Among them, some device control instructions set theoutput specification...
Page 28 - 0 LIST OF OPTIONS
22 10 LIST OF OPTIONS Option name Product number Description Spare blade (for ZEC-U1005 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) standard vinyl sheet) Spare blade (for thick, ZEC-U5025 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) fluorescent vinyl sheet) Blade holder XD-CH1 Blade holder (1 piece) Ajustable Blade Ho...
Page 30 - • Interface Specifications
24 • Interface Specifications Signal number Terminal number Signal number Pin Connection NC 36 18 HIGH** HIGH* 35 17 GND NC 34 16 GND GND 33 15 NC HIGH* 32 14 NC NC 31 13 HIGH* GND 30 12 GND 29 11 BUSY 28 10 ACK 27 9 D7 26 8 D6 25 7 D5 24 6 D4 23 5 D3 22 4 D2 21 3 D1 20 2 D0 19 1 STROBE Signal numbe...
