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1. ior Unit mm O Q 7 TH y IL DE 375 Chapter 5 Appendix 107 5 7 Main Unit Specification 108 Main Specification EGX 360 Workpiece table size Width x depth 305 x 230 mm 12 x 9 1 in Cuttable materials Flat engraving Cy lindrical engrav ing Acrylics aluminum brass stainless steel and glass 1 Ring engraving inner or outer surface 2 Brass and silver etc Loadable workpiece weight when using the motorized vise jaw 4 3 kg including the weight of jig X Y and Z operation strokes X Y and Z 305 x 230 x 40 mm 12 x 9 1 x 1 6 in Maximum angle of rotation 18x10 5000 rotations During engraving 360 X Y Z and A axis drive system Stepping motor Operating speed X and Y axes 0 1 to 60 mm sec 0 004 to 2 4 in sec Z axis 0 1 to 30 mm sec 0 004 to 1 2 in sec A axis 9rpm Software resolution 0 01 mm step or 0 025 mm step 0 0004 in step or 0 001 in step Mechanical resolution X and Y axes 0 0025 mm step 0 0001 in step Z axis 0 00125 mm step 0 00005 in step A axis 0 045 Spindle motor brushless DC motor maximum 50 W Spindle speed 5 000 to 20 000 rpm Tool chuck
2. Internal light switch This switches the interior light on and off It can be useful at times such as when you re load ing a workpiece or making the settings for origin points or the cutting area oss SEED Handy panel Flat table securing screws This is used to perform cutter move left and right ment and other machine operations You use these when installing the and to make various settings Vise unit flat table P 58 Using the Handy Panel P 32 Vise Unit In this manual the mechanisms around the spindle unit including the spindle motor are called the spindle head Also the rotary axis area inside the spindle unit is called the spindle 30 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 3 Part Names and Functions Spindle Head Laser unit Lock lever This locks or unlocks the spindle head EGX 360 Engraving Guide Lo X axis rail The spindle head moves on this rail It also serves as a guide for ensuring the workpiece is level when you load it Laser pointer You use this when setting origin points or the cutting area or when previewing the cutting path that the cutter takes Spindle unit Chapter 1 Getting Started 31 1 3 Part Names and Functions Vise Unit Vise motorized and free end vise jaws This clamps the workpiece to
3. 2 Turn the button in the direction of the arrows Emergency Stop button LT 54 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 1 Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure Safety Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Front Cover To ensure safety opening the front cover during engraving or spindle rotation causes an emergency stop to occur and the message shown below appears on the display screen Operation cannot be resumed by closing the front cover To resume switch off the power then start up again P 56 Starting and Quitting Emergency Stop COVER OPEN HE FF Weare TA Front cover Chapter 3 Basic Operation 55 3 2 Starting and Quitting How to Start the Machine Follow the procedure below to start the machine When startup is complete the machine is ready for use Procedure 1 Close the front cover Switch on the power switch Amessage like the one shown in the figure appears on the handy panel s display screen Roland EGX 360 Main V XXX Note XXX indicates the version number of the machine s firmware 56 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 2 Starting and Quitting When the screen shown in the figure at left appears after approximately three seconds press lt Er PausD
4. Chapter 4 Maintenance 75 4 2 Maintenance and Inspection Attach a new lubricant filter The lubricant filter usage time is reset when the lubricant filter is replaced with a new one P 88 Others Menu Submenu Install with the arrow oriented toward the front of the machine 76 Chapter 4 Maintenance Maintenance of the Lubricant Pump 4 2 Maintenance and Inspection The pump is a consumable part As a general guide you should replace it after every 2 000 hours of use For replacement contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer This machine has a feature for displaying the total working time of the lubricant pump Refer to this to determine when replacement is needed X 0 A 100 00 Z 3000 20000RPM Press MENU three times 1 0 OTHERS ADJ AREA Press Press AXIS SWITCHING XYZ lt XAZ gt lt and to select OTHERS Press env several times PUMPING TIME 48 2 hours Chapter 4 Maintenance 77 4 2 Maintenance and Inspection Spindle Maintenance The spindle unit and the belt are parts that wear out The replacement cycle varies according to usage conditions but as a general guide you should replace them after every 2 000 hours of use This machine is provided with a feature for displaying the total working time of the spindle unit Refer to t
5. Caution Pinching Hazard Be careful not to allow the fin WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read and gers to become pinched when Pobre oh lec 7 AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire le risque de blessures closing the cover L l utilisateur doit lire et bien comprendre le mode d emploi BS EREMCHDIE BTI V AVIAP We BRACES Inside A Caution Pinching Hazard Contact during operation may cause the hand or fingers to become pinched resulting in injury Never use a pneumatic blower This machine is not compatible with a pneumatic blower Cutting waste may get inside the ma chine and cause fire or electrical shock ay Caution Sharp Tool Inadvertent contact may cause injury Rear Caution High Voltage Cover removal may pose hazard of shock or electrocution due to high voltage o re a ae 12 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit La manipulation ou l utilisation inad quates de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages mat riels Les pr cautions prendre pour pr venir les blessures ou les dommages sont d crites ci dessous Avis sur les avertissements ATTENTION Utilis pour avertir l util
6. Unit mm o i o e Hs he mi 395 51 170 p q o o 39 5 P gt Z 2 p 3 4 M4 TAP 8 M5 TAP 1075 120 1075 Chapter 5 Appendix 105 5 7 Main Unit Specification Dimensional Drawing of the Motorized Vise Jaw Unit mm a 2 4 e a Em Ny NE KIE O Ue Ur S Oho Tao wX my 6 Ye 36 NAS 5 g wo Fe A m mi m 20 o L ott fj fa gt o aF o S F A S Y 2 o 95 M4 TAP 5715 h A 57 15 3 97 15 15 3 97 max 450 470 L 106 Chapter 5 Appendix Dimensional Drawings of the Cylindrical engraving Adapter Cup cone spigot 5 7 Main Unit Specification M6 TAP depth 1 10 Q a 2 05 pointed a 4a Unit mm Free end spigot 745 8 5 0125 010 27 oe LME TAP depth 10 SS 1010 030 Unit mm Offset Dimensional Drawing of the Spindle Nose and Laser Pointer
7. H lo D H Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 3 Cable Connections Connecting the Handy Panel Make sure the power to the machine is switched off before attempting to connect A Caution or disconnect cables Connection or disconnection while the power is on may cause the machine to malfunction When inserting orient cor Left side rectly and insert fully 5 Pa fn Cable clamp Handy panel sa OO OF Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 43 44 2 3 Cable Connection Connecting the Power Cord A WARNING A WARNING Z WARNING A WARNING A WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine s ratings for voltage and frequency Provide a power supply whose amperage is 1 9 Aor higher for 100 to 120 V or 0 8 Aor higher for 220 to 240 V Handle the power cord plug and electrical outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satis fies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy exten sion cord may cause fi
8. Area menu P 91 Area Menu Adjustment menu P 90 Adjustment Menu Origin setting Menu P 92 Origin setting Menu Description of Menu Items Main display 0Y 23000 XYZ 0 5000RPM xaz Move the cutter to YO LR ORG _ Gest To the Main menu SET XA ORIGIN P 30000 90 00 vend gt To the Main menu Z1 zo Z2 200 SET 21 Zo z2 SET ZO Z2 Z SURFACE 3000 DOWN 200 SET UP Gap pac Gaw es S s To the Main menu 82 Chapter 5 Appendix Pause Menu P 93 Pause Menu Description of Menu Items Main display X 0Y 23000 Z 0 5000RPM Pause On VIEW CONT STOP SPEED OVERRIDE lt 100 gt Copy Menu P 93 Copy Menu Description of Menu Items Main display 0Y 23000 0 5000RPM COPY OK CANCEL CLEAR ia To the Main menu 5 1 Menu List Chapter 5 Appendix 83 5 1 Menu List Operation setting Menu P 94 Operation setting Menu Description of Menu Items Main display 0 Y 23000 0 5000RPM Receiving cutting data from the computer SELECT OPR MODE gt lt q ce lt SELECT OPR MODE CUT PREVIEW_BOX PREVIEW_PATH To the Main menu 1 When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE the message Perform cutting ENTER to start is displayed 84 Chapter 5 Appe
9. Engraving Guide Name plate Chapter 4 Flat Engraving Metal Resin and Glass Engraving Relatively Small Objects or Pens or Other Items That Are Long and Narrow N When you re engraving an object which is relatively small you either mount the workpiece directly in the vise jaws or a load it using standard jigs g Key chain Engraving When you re engraving an object that is long and narrow such as a pen you load the workpiece using pen jigs C aami _ d Pen You can engrave flat glass materials in the following cases O When mounting it directly in the vise jaws O When loading it using standard jigs or pen jigs Chapter 1 Getting Started 29 1 3 Part Names and Functions Front and Interior Spindle Head P 31 Spindle Head Front cover To ensure safety operating this during engraving or spindle rotation causes an emergency stop to occur P 55 Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Front Cover QM Lubricant pump switch This switches the lubricant pump on and off You use it when perform ing engraving on glass material Leave it off when you re engraving material other than glass Emergency Stop but ton Pressing this stops operation of the machine P 54 Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure safety Pump LED This lights up when the lubricant pump switch is on F Lo i
10. 1 1 Machine Highlights Features This machine is provided with the following features Outstanding basic performance The spacious operating area measuring 40 millimeters high by 305 millimeters wide by 230 millimeters deep and the high speed spindle that turns at up to 20 000 rpm make for rapid engraving Support for a Wide Variety of Materials and Engraving Methods In addition to resin materials including plastics and acrylics and metals such as aluminum and brass this machine also accommodates engraving of glass material and engraving the inner and outer surfaces of rings Using the included jigs you can engrave workpieces of a diverse range of shapes Designed for ease of use The machine is equipped with an interior light to help provide a good view of the workpiece The handy panel of simple design that achieves intuitive operability is independent of the main unit enabling you to perform operations at locations providing a good view of the workpiece and tool You can also make settings for the machine simply and easily while viewing the screen A Full Array of Engraving Programs Included Programs that support flat engraving and cylindrical engraving are included enabling you to start engraving right away after you create the engraving data Roland EngraveStudio This program is for engraving text and shapes It supports flat engraving and cylindrical engrav ing Dr Engrave This program is for engraving text and shape
11. About Emplacement and Installation A WARNING Unloading and emplacement are operations that must be performed by 4 persons or more Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of persons may result in physical injury Also if dropped such items may cause injury The weight of the machine alone is 84 kg 186 lb Perform unloading and emplacement with care Installation Environment Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions An unsuitable location can cause accident fire faulty operation or breakdown A WARNING Install in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover A WARNING Never install in a location exposed to open flame Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire A WARNING Never install close to any flammable object or in a gas filled location Combustion or explosion may be a danger A WARNING Never install out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humidity may occur Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock A WARNING Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical o
12. Cutter holder collet method Loadable workpiece thickness when using the flat table Maximum 80 mm 3 1 in 78 mm 3 0 in when nose unit is used Interface USB compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 1 1 Serial RS 232C compliant Internal memory 4 MB Control command set RML 1 Required power supply Voltage and frequency AC 100 to 120 V 220 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz overvoltage category Il IEC 60664 1 Required power capacity 1 9 A 100 to 120 V 0 8 A 220 to 240 V Power consumption 80 W Operating noise During operation 60 dB A or less when not cutting during standby 40 dB A or less as specified by ISO 7779 External dimensions Height x width x depth 755x 639x 675 mm 29 8 x 25 2 x 26 6 in Weight 84 kg 186 Ib Installation Environment Operating environment Temperature of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F 35 to 80 relative humidity no condensation Ambient pollution degree 3 as specified by IEC 60664 1 Included items Power cord depth regulator nose nose unit nose unit retainer retain ing screw spring diamond scraper diameter 4 36 mm flat table spare mounting screw for the cutter holder wrench solid collet for diamond scraper diameter 4 36 mm solid collet diameter 4 36 mm solid collet diameter 3 175 mm Cylindrical engraving adapter cup cones face plates Standard jigs Pen jigs water nose attachment fac
13. Follow the instructions in the Installation and Setup Guide to finish installing Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 47 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Software Procedure Display the setup menu of the Roland Software Package Dr Engrave Install 3D Engrave Install Virtual MODELA Install Readme Windows Driver Install Readme EGX 360 Manual Install_ http www rolanddg com Setup menu Welcometothe xxxxxx Setup program This program will install xxxs on your computer It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then clase any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and intemational treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Click the program you want to install and setup Windows 2000 XP The setup program starts Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program Windows Vista The User Account Control appears click Allow The setup program starts Follow the messages to carry out setup and finish setting up the program When installation finishes the screen shown at left appears Click C
14. Hit ENTER The spindle head moves toa location on the inner left side of the machine This operation is called initialization The default for the language used for on screen display is English To change the display language to Japanese refer to the page indicated below and change the language setting P 50 Selecting the Language Used for Text on the Display Screen When initialization ends the screen changes to a display like that shown at left the main screen This completes initialization X 3750 A 0 00 Z 0 5000RPM Main screen Shutdown Make sure the machine is not in opera tion then turn off the power switch The display screen on the handy panel goes dark Chapter 3 Basic Operation 57 3 3 Using the Handy Panel 58 Roland Display screen Menus messages and the like are displayed here SPINDLE CONTROL ORIGIN SET HIGH Dial This adjusts the spindle s speed of rotation Indication used in this manual CN P 67 Adjusting the Spindle Speed This calls up the menu for the copy feature Indication used in this manual EGX 360 Engraving Guide A MENU Button Pressing this changes the menu screen Also pressing this when at the origin setting menu returns the screen to the coordinate display view the main menu Indication used in this manual MENU Copy b
15. Power cord connector Connector cable for the rotary axis unit and other equipment Never detach this Left side Expansion port This is a connector for external equipment P 103 Expansion Connector Serial connector This is for connecting a serial RS 232C compliant cable P 45 Connecting to the Computer USB connector This is for connecting a USB cable P 45 Connecting to the Computer 7 Handy panel connector This is for connecting the handy panel P 43 Connecting the Handy Panel Chapter 1 Getting Started 34 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This describes what you need to do before you use the machine including checking and verify ing the included items how to install the machine and how to install and set up the included programs Checking the Included Items 36 Installations she ste seen mtese saules 38 Cable ConnecloN sennen O 43 Installing and Setting Up the Software a e 46 Selecting the Language crecian 50 Before Starting Operations 52 36 2 1 Checking the Included Items The following items are included with the machine Make sure they are all present and accounted for Handy panel Depth regulator nose nose unit Retaining screw Nose unit retainer Spring Diamond scraper for metal diameter 4 36 mm with cu
16. Securely fasten the cutting tool and workpiece in place After securing in place make sure no wrenches or other articles have inadvertently been left behind Otherwise such articles may be thrown from the machine with force posing a risk of in jury Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or becoming caught Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause the hand or fingers to be pinched or become caught Use care when performing operations gt Caution cutting tool The cutting tool is sharp To avoid injury ex ercise caution Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns gt gt 10 A To Ensure Safe Use A Danger of electrical short shock electrocution or fire WARNING WARNING Connect to an electrical outlet that complies with this machine s ratings for voltage and frequency Provide a power supply whose amperage is 1 9 Aor higher for 100 to 120 V or 0 8 A or higher for 220 to 240 V Handle the power cord plug and electri cal outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage fre quency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on
17. This menu is not displayed when AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE P 82 Submenus Menu List CORNER lt 1 gt Use the laser pointer to specify the first point of the diagonally opposite corners of the cutting X 30500 A 180 00 area When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ the X coordinate value and the angle of rotation along the A axis are displayed When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XYZ the X and Y coordinate When the XAZ Axes values are displayed Are Selected CORNER lt 1 gt X 0 Y 0 When the XYZ Axes Are Selected CORNER lt 2 gt Use the laser pointer to specify the second point of the diagonally opposite corners of the cutting X 8500 A 80 00 area When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ the X coordinate value and the angle of rotation along the A axis are displayed When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XYZ the X and Y coordinate When the XAZ Axes values are displayed Are Selected CORNER lt 2 gt X 10000 Y 5000 When the XYZ Axes Are Selected Chapter 5 Appendix 91 5 2 Description of Menu Items Origin setting Menu XY XA Origin setting Menu You can use the laser pointer to set the origin points except when engraving the inner surface of a ring When the XAZ axes are selected move the cutter to the position of the YO value then set the origin point P 82 Origin setting Menu Menu List P 63 Moving to a Specific Position Automatically For det
18. que decauser des blessures Arri re 19 20 Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device To ensure the full performance of this machine be sure to observe the following important points Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown This machine is a precision device OHandle carefully and never subject the machine to impact or excessive force O Diligently keep clean of cutting waste O Use within the range of specifications ONever attempt to move the spindle head by hand with undue force O Never needlessly touch anywhere inside the machine except for locations specified in this manual Install in a suitable location OInstall in a location that meets the specified conditions for temperature relative humidity and the like O Install in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions ONever install in out of doors ONever use the machine in an environment where silicone substances oil grease spray etc are present Doing so may cause poor switch contact This machine becomes hot O Never cover the ventilation holes with cloth tape or anything else O Install in a well ventilated location About Tools O Use a cutter that is suitable for the workpiece and the cutting method OThe tip of the tool is breakable Handle with care being careful not to drop it About the Do
19. Installer l appareil un endroit stable et plat Installer l appareil un endroit inappropri peut provoquer un accident grave comme le renversement ou la chute Les d bris de coupe peuvent s enflammer ou pr senter un risque pour la sante ATTENTION PRUDENCE O Ne jamais tenter de couper du magn si um ni aucun autre mat riau inflammable Un incendie pourrait se produire pendant la coupe O Ne pas approcher une flamme nue de l espace de travail Les rognures de coupe peuvent s enflammer Les mat riaux pulv ris s sont extr me ment inflammables et m me le m tal peut s enflammer Si un aspirateur est utilis pour ramasser les rognures de coupe faire preuve de prudence pour emp cher que la poussi re s enflamme ou explose Ramasser des rognures fines l aide d un aspirateur ordinaire peut cr er un risque d incendie ou d explosion V rifier aupr s du fabricant de l aspirateur Dans les cas o il est impossible de d terminer si un aspirateur peut tre utilis sans danger se servir d une brosse ou d un article semblable plut t que d un aspirateur Porter des lunettes de protection et un masque Rincer toutes les rognures de coupe qui pourraient rester coll es aux mains Avaler ou respirer accidentellement des rog nures de coupe peut tre dangereux pour la sant 15 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit Certains l ments peuvent pr
20. Other Hardware then click Printers and Faxes Windows 2000 From the Start menu click Setting Then click Printers 4 Click the model name s icon you are using From the File menu choose Delete 5 A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears Click Yes 6 Go to File and select Server Properties 7 Click the Driver tab then from the Installed printer drivers list choose the machine to delete 8 Click Delete When the prompt message appears click 5 3 Troubleshooting Yes 9 From the Start menu select Run then click Browse 10 From the File Locations list choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located 11 Select SETUP EXE and click Open then click OK 12 The Setup program for the driver starts 13 Click Uninstall to choose it Select the machine to delete then click Start 14 If it is necessary to restart your computer a window prompt ing you to restart it appears Click Yes 15 The uninstallation finishes after the computer restarts When using the CD ROM specify the folder as shown below assuming your CD ROM drive is the D drive D Drivers 25D WIN2KXP If you re not using the CD ROM go to the Roland DG Corp web site http www rolanddg com and download the driver for the machine you want to delete then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file Chapter 5 Appendix 97 98 5 4 Respon
21. When you re using a USB connection simply selecting the communication port completes the settings you have to make The setting menus for items other than the communication port are displayed only when SERI or AUTO has been selected as the communication port Select the setting values to match the communication parameters for the program you re using P 81 Submenus Menu List INPUT This selects the connector for connection to a computer Commands from the com SERI USB lt AUTO gt puter are received via the connector you specify here When this is set to AUTO the connector through which commands are first received after powerup is enabled automatically To change the port enabled when AUTO is selected either redo the selection of SERI or USB or switch off the machine s power and redo the operation from the beginning When this is set to SERI or AUTO the menu for setting the serial communication parameters appears O Default setting AUTO STOP This makes the setting for the number of stop bits one of the serial communication lt 1 gt 2 parameters This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO Default setting 1 DATA This makes the setting for the data bit length one of the serial communication pa rameters This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO O Default setting 8 PARITY This makes the setting for parity o
22. e une odeur de br l un bruit inhabituel ou un fonctionnement anormal d brancher imm diatement le c ble d alimentation Ne jamais utiliser si un composant est endommag Continuer a utiliser l appareil peut causer un incendie un choc lectrique ou des blessures Communiquer avec le repr sentant Roland DG Autoris 17 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Remarques importantes propos du c ble d alimentation de la fiche et de la prise lectrique Ne jamais d poser aucun objet sur le c ble sur la fiche ou sur la prise car cela risque de les endommager Z1 Ne jamais plier ni tordre le c ble avec une force excessive Ne jamais tirer sur le c ble ou la fiche avec une force excessive Ne jamais plier ni enrouler le c ble 18 Ne jamais laisser l eau toucher le c ble la fiche ou la prise Ne jamais chauffer le c ble la fiche ou la prise La poussi re peut causer un incendie A Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Vignettes d avertissement Des vignettes d avertissement sont appos es pour qu il soit facile de rep rer les zones dangereuses La signification des vignettes est donn e ci dessous Respecter les avertisse ments Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ne pas les laisser s encrasser Uy Attention risque de pincement Faites attention de ne pas coincer les doigts lors de
23. E epee tec r errr 72 ACS AIA MIN Chis a date een te nn nn 72 Cleaning the Dust Tray the Lubricant Recycling Tray and Inside the Front Cover 73 Cleaning Around the Spindle siinse ennemies NT 4 2 Maintenance and InMSpectiOM siessen a E a AE Replacing the Lubricant Sponge Filter Replacing the Lubricant Filter Maintenance of the Lubricant Pump Spindle Maint manteca A AR RNN Chapters Appendiks osiensa en aaan aae ea AENA eE aaaea EEan EEA aA aae AAAA AEn tea en te ns G 79 9 1 MGTUE IST E EE E E E T E E E 80 Malti NALE a S N e E E E E E E A E E E E 80 SUBMENUS EE A E E E E E E EEE E E 81 Originesetting MeN Usisni aiin aeia S a 82 PAUSE MEMU sccsssseccssastcssascaneasstassecanvsssoasesninsicousiesncooosapsbscoondsncdabeaghcasenstaosssoiasocesengievossbouzeconvsdepuasedcaabdsruadocoubugehsonntaanssbasastisand dvasea 83 GO PY MENU nan RENE NON N nan idees 83 Operation setting M NU ssisnenrsenmsrenenennnnnnsinnenenanenientes 84 5 2 Description of Menu teM S sssrinin anginna aa a a N SA Aaa A A SASEA 85 Main MO MUs esssss ccasssssscsssescessstosstsceatasorseconnsscssndsansssvssrassenvosrensensssecssetisesnennssbcenvendseetousstincetssbessensdshaseatosersossvasesesbdsanssevossbiceevssteasen 85 0 M nu Sub MENU 2358 dard nie inesnitrs tanins nain ini 87 Others Menu Submenu cssssssssessecssesssesssessecssessesssesssesssessscssesasessscssessuessscssesssessscssscssecsscssesssessscsssssscsancesecssecsuesseesseesscessessees 88 Adjustment Menu Su
24. a single unit Cylindrical Engraving This method performs engraving while rotating cylindrical material the workpiece using a motorized vise jaw It is suited to scribing and other kinds of engraving that shallowly cut the workpiece In addition to engraving metal or resin material it also accommodates engraving of glass material and engraving the inner and outer surfaces of rings Flat Engraving This engraving method doesn t use the rotary axis rotary axis vise jaw and is for cases such as engraving with the workpiece secured in place on the flat table This enables you to engrave workpieces of a wide variety of shape using the flat table and the included jigs This method enables you to accomplish various engraving ranging from engraving that shallowly cuts the workpiece such as scribing to three dimensional engraving such as relief using different cutters Cylindrical Engraving Flat Engraving S 1 In this document workpiece is a collective term for material that is cut 2 This is an engraving method that draws lines by scraping the workpiece to scratch it 3 This is a collective term for the tools and other devices for securing the workpiece in place and for guiding the blade or cutting tool to the correct location Chapter 1 Getting Started
25. disappear This is displayed in the following cases Engraving data was sent during initialization STOP was selected while operation was paused O The key was pressed while the message Pause On Cannot Move was displayed P 68 Pausing and Resuming Cutting Turn the AUTO Z CONTROL off After three seconds this message disappears and the screen Chapter 5 Appendix returns to the original menu This was displayed because an attempt was made to set the ZO Z1 or Z2 position even though automatic Z control is on P 92 Origin setting Menu Pause On Cannot Move Pressing displays the message Canceling Data which disappears when the processing to discard the data ends The error message appeared because cutting data was sent that included Y axis movement when the axis selection was set to XAZ or that included A axis movement when the axis selection was set to XYZ When XAZ is selected the machine doesn t accept cutting data that includes Y axis movement Similarly when XYZ is selected the machine doesn t accept cutting data that includes A axis movement P 59 Changing the Coordinate Axis may be X Y Z or A Cannot repeat too big data Cannot repeat buffer empty CannotsettheareaofO o lt Cannot set Out of Area Move the tool to Y0 For more information about these messages go to the EGX 360 Engraving Guide electronic format manual refer to Resp
26. la fermeture du couvercle CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 73721L FRm Ne jamais utiliser d air sous pression Cet appareil n est pas con u pour tre nettoy l aide d un appareil soufflant Des rognures de coupe peuvent s infiltrer l int rieur et causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique Complies with IEC 60825 1 Ed 2 0 2007 03 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand user s manual AVERTISSEMENT Afin de r duire le risque de blessures l utilisateur doit lire et bien comprendre le mode d emploi BSA HAE CHI BFI Y AVIAP WE BRAC ESL Attention outil coupant Un contact imprudent risque d entrainer une blessure A Attention voltage lev Il peut tre dangereux de retirer le couvercle puisqu il y aurait des risques de chocs lectriques ou d lectrocution cause du voltage lev o re Int rieur A Attention risque de pince ment Un contact pendant lefonc tionnement peutcoincer la main ou lesdoigts ce qui ris
27. mm When the XAZ axes are selected this is fixed at 0 01 mm and cannot be changed O Default setting 0 01 mm Chapter 5 Appendix 5 2 Description of Menu Items OVER AREA The cutter stops moving when a commandi is received that specifies movement outside lt CONTINUE gt PAUSE the range of operation for the X and Y axes Movement starts again when a command to return from that location to the range of operation is received You can select either of the followings as the response taken when this occurs O CONTINUE When a command for return to the range of operation is received operation resumes immediately PAUSE When a command for return to the range of operation is received operation is paused and the Pause menu appears on the display screen Use the handy panel to select the operation to perform thereafter P 68 Pausing and Resuming Cutting O Default setting CONTINUE Z0 Z1 Z2 MEMORY This selects whether the ZO Z1 and Z2 locations are saved in memory on the ma lt ON gt OFF chine Default setting ON EGX 360 Engraving Guide p 92 Origin setting Menu DWELL IN PD POS This sets the dwell time when the cutter descends to the surface of the workpiece lt 0 0 sec gt When you re engraving glass material setting this can prevent the cutter from slipping on the surface of the workpiece without cutting it Default setting 0 0sec S MOTOR REV This displays the total rotation ti
28. pages in the EGX 360 Engrav ing Guide for the item you want to create The illustrations of the created items depicted below are just a few examples of what you can engrave using this machine For detailed information about engravable materials check the EGX 360 Engraving Guide Engraving Cylindrical Metal or Resin Material Engraving metal material You perform engraving by scraping the surface of the workpiece with the force of the cutter Engraving resin material Using a nose unit makes it possible to obtain Eng raving a constant cutting in depth Gu id Chapter Cylindrical Engraving Metal and Resin Using lubricant makes it possible to obtain high quality engraving Yohei results without burrs You perform engraving using cutters and 2008 130 attachments that are available separately Engraving Guide Chapter 2 Cylindrical Engraving Wine glass Glass You can engrave the inner and outer surfaces of a ring made of materials such as silver and brass You perform engraving using jigs and cutting tools that are available separately Engraving Guide Chapter 3 Ring Engraving Inner surface of a ring Outer surface of a ring 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 2 What You Can Do Engraving Relatively Large Objects or Other Items That Have an Stable Bottom Surface You perform engraving with the workpiece mounted on the flat table You can engrave material that is up to 80 millimeters thick
29. the like Switch off the power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer P 57 Shutdown Cannot find LIMIT SW An emergency stop occurred because initialization failed Switch the power off remove any cutting waste or other ob structions impeding operation of the spindle head then redo the operation from the start If the message persists even after redoing the operation from the beginning contact your autho rized Roland DG Corp dealer X Y Zr or A P 56 Starting and Quitting I O Err Framing Parity Error This is displayed when the parameter settings for communica tion with the computer are unsuitable The machine is paused Because unintended operation may occur we recommend pressing to display the pause menu and selecting STOP to quit operation Revise the communication parameters on the machine and the computer the settings for baud rate parity number of stop bits and data bit length When a serial connection is used this er ror message may appear if the computer is restarted while the machine is powered up P 70 Stopping Cutting p 81 Submenus I O Err Buffer Overflow The machine s memory experienced an overflow The machine is paused Because unintended operation may occur we recommend pressing to display the pause menu and selecting STOP to quit operation Possible causes include unsuitable communication parameters for a serial connection R
30. the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use cannot be determined clean using a brush or the like without using the vacuum cleaner Caution high temperatures The cutting tool and spindle motor become hot Exercise caution to avoid fire or burns When performing maintenance be sure to keep the cutter detached Contact with the blade may cause injury O This machine is a precision device Carry out daily care and maintenance O Carefully clean away cutting waste Operating the machine with a large amount of cutting waste present may cause malfunction O Never apply silicone substances oil grease spray etc to the machine Doing so may cause poor switch contact O Never apply lubrication Chapter 4 Maintenance 4 1 Daily Care Cleaning the Dust Tray the Lubricant Recycling Tray and Inside the Front Cover Inside the Front Cover Open the front cover and clean away any buildup of cutting waste inside z Never touch these rails 4 Dust Tray Discard any cutting waste that has collected in the dust tray Lubricant Recycling Tray Remove any cutting waste that has collected in the lubricant recycling tray Chapter 4 Maintenance 73 4 1 Daily Care Cleaning Around the Spindle Cleaning the Spindle Nose Uninstall the nose unit collet and cutter and remove any cutt
31. this manual EGX 360 Engraving Guide ORIGIN SET Z axis Origin Set button This sets the reference point for the cutting EGX 360 Engraving Guide position Indication used in this manual Cz gt Chapter 3 Basic Operation the cutter move rapidly Indication used in this manual P 62 Manual Movement 3 4 The Machine s Coordinate Systems Changing the Coordinate Axis The coordinate system for this machine differs according to the engraving method flat engraving or cylindrical engraving For flat engraving the coordinate system uses the X Y and Z axes For cylindrical engraving the coordinate system uses the X A angle of rotation and Z axes This means that the setting for the coordinate axes XYZ or XAZ must be changed to match the engraving method Follow the procedure below to select the coordinate axes matched to the engraving method An incorrect setting may result in an error message or cutting at an unintended location P 98 Responding to a Message Procedure io oTneRs Press EU several times to display the screen shown at left ADJ AREA Use lt 4 and gt to select OTHERS Press lt nter pause gt axs swrcnne Press L lt or amp to select XAZ for cylindrical engraving or XYZ XYZ lt XAZ gt for flat engraving Press Gerra x 0A 10000 Press Cent several times to return to the main screen Z 3000
32. 20000RPM The displayed location of the cutter changes to match the selected axes P 60 Viewing the Cutter Position Chapter 3 Basic Operation 59 60 3 5 Moving the Cutter This manual uses the following terms to indicate the position of the cutter o Coordinates Numerical values indicating the location of the cutter o Origin The point of origin for the coordinates o X axis coordinate This is the distance from the origin point along the X axis lateral direction o A axis coordinate This is the angle of rotation from the origin point along the A axis axis of rotation o Y axis coordinate This is the distance from the origin point along the Y axis vertical direction In the case of cylindrical engraving it is always fixed at the center of the A axis o Z axis coordinate This is the distance from the origin point along the Z axis height direction Viewing the Cutter Position The cutter position is displayed on the handy panel s main screen The figure below shows the main screen when the cutter has moved from the origin point In the indication of X Y Z coordinates used on this machine a unit of 1 corresponds to 0 01 millimeter When the XAZ Axes Are Selected Movement by 50 millimeters along the X axis and by 20 millimeters along the Z axis and rotation by 90 degrees along the A axis from the origin point X 5000 A 90 00 Z 2000 5000RPM Main screen Locations of the X and Z axes Location of t
33. 8 Close the Device Manager and click OK 9 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer and the restart Windows 10 Uninstall the driver Carry out the steps from step 3 in page 96 Uninstall the Driver Windows 2000 XP to uninstall the driver 11 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 47 Installing the Windows based Driver Uninstalling the Driver When uninstalling the driver perform following operation Windows Vista 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows as Administrators right 3 From the Start menu click Control Panel From the Hard ware and Sound group click Printer Printer folder opens 4 Click the model name s icon you are using From the Organize menu click Delete The User Account Control appears click Chapter 5 Appendix Continue 5 A message prompting you to confirm deletion appears Click Yes 6 In the Printers folder right click any location where no printer icon is present From the Run as administrator menu select Server Properties The User Account Control appears click Continue 7 Click the Drivers tab then from the Installed printer drivers list choose the machine to delete Click Remove 8 The Remove Driver And Package appears select Remove driver and driver package Click OK 9 When the prompt message appears click Yes 10 Th
34. E Default setting OUTSIDE REVOLUTION lt ON gt OFF This determines whether the spindle is rotated during cutting When this is set to OFF scribing cutting without rotation of the spindle is performed When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE spindle rotation is always off and this menu is not displayed O Default setting ON AUTO Z CONTROL ON lt OFF gt Set this to ON in cases such as when you re using the nose unit Setting this to ON enables automatic detection of the Z origin point as the position where the tip of the nose unit or cutter touches the surface of the workpiece When this is set to ON position the lock lever at y or Leaving the lock lever positioned at y results in an error message during cutting and makes it impossible to continue the operation When you re engraving the inner surface of cylindrical material set this to OFF O Default setting OFF AUTO Z CONTROL UP lt 500 gt This is displayed when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON This sets the cut out amount when AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON O Default setting 500 5 mm RESOLUTION lt 0 01mm gt 0 025mm This selects a resolution that matches the program used to create the engraving data When you re performing output from the Windows based driver and engrav ing program included with the machine Dr Engrave Roland EngraveStudio or 3D Engrave set this at 0 01
35. PVE PELLE FG TT 6200008 102 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 6 Interface Specifications Expansion Connector MO D Adaptive Plug Pint Con Pin2 VAN nector SPINDLE ON Ic max 100mA Use a three contact plug that meets the size requirements above 7 Do not use the terminal 3 Use only the 1 and 2 terminals This circuit works during spindle motor rotation D Notice Be sure to use the connector within the rated range shown above Do not apply an additional voltage to the connec tor Do not short circuit the connector and earthing Note We are not responsible for devices connected to this connector Chapter 5 Appendix 103 5 7 Main Unit Specification Dimensions of Outline Unit mm 1130 Fm RC 675 639 485 490 3 104 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 7 Main Unit Specification Workpiece table Installation area Dimensional Drawing
36. Roland EGX 360 Gift Engraving Machine Startup amp Maintenance Guide Thank you very much for purchasing this product O To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product s performance please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location O Unauthorized copying or transferral in whole or in part of this manual is prohibited O The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice O The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur with respect to any article made using this product Roland DG Corporation For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS SION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe
37. SPEED setting If a setting for this value has been made on the computer the computer s setting takes precedence O Default setting XA and XY axis directions 2mm sec Z axis direction 2 mm sec O Setting range XA and XY axis directions 0 1 to 60 mm sec For 0 1 through 0 9 mm sec incre ments are in steps of 0 1 The 0 to the left of the decimal point is not displayed For 1 through 60 mm sec increments are in steps of 1 Z axis direction 0 1 to 30 mm sec For 0 1 through 0 9 mm sec increments are in steps of 0 1 The 0 to the left of the decimal point is not displayed For 1 through 30 mm sec increments are in steps of 1 Chapter 5 Appendix 85 86 5 2 Description of Menu Items OAO VIEW YO Z1 ZO Z2 When the XAZ Axes Are Selected HOME VIEW Z1 Z0 z2 When the XYZ Axes Are Selected The spindle head moves to the selected location P 63 Moving to a Specific Position Automatically iio OTHERS ADJ AREA Chapter 5 Appendix These call up the corresponding submenus The AREA menu is not displayed when AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE P 87 I O Menu p 88 Others Menu p 90 Adjustment Menu p 91 Area Menu 5 2 Description of Menu Items 1 0 Menu Submenu This selects the communication port for communication with the computer and makes the settings for the communication parameters when using a serial connection
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39. a prise lectrique correctement et avec soin Ne jamais utiliser un article endommag car cela pourrait causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique Si une rallonge ou une bande d alimentation lectrique sont utilis es s assurer qu elles correspondent aux caract ristiques de l appareil tension fr quence et courant L utilisation de plusieurs charges lectriques sur une prise unique ou une longue rallonge peut causer un incendie Si appareil doit rester inutilis pendant une longue p riode d brancher le cable d alimentation Cela peut pr venir les accidents en cas de fuite de courant ou de d marrage accidentel Placer l appareil de fa on ce que la fiche soit facile d acc s en tout temps Ainsi l appareil pourra tre d branch rapi dement en cas d urgence Installer l appareil pr s d une prise lectrique En outre pr voir suffisamment d espace pour que la prise lec trique soit facile d acc s Ne jamais utiliser d huile de coupe Cet appareil n est pas con u pour traiter l huile de coupe L huile peut s infiltrer l int rieur et causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique Ne jamais utiliser d air sous pression Cet appareil n est pas con u pour tre nettoy l aide d un appareil soufflant Des rognures de coupe peuvent s infiltrer l int rieur et causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique S il se produit des tincelles de la fum
40. a single electrical outlet or of a lengthy extension cord may cause fire When the machine will be out of use fora prolonged period disconnect the power cord This can prevent accidents in the event of cur rent leakage or unintended startup Never use out of doors or in any location where exposure to water or high humid ity may occur Never touch with wet hands Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock 9 Never allow any foreign object to get inside Never expose to liquid spills Inserting objects such as coins or matches or allowing beverages to be spilled into the ventilation ports may result in fire or electrical shock If anything gets inside immediately disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Never place any flammable object nearby Never use a combustible aerosol spray nearby Never use in any location where gases can accumulate Combustion or explosion may be a danger Connect to ground This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction Position so that the power plug is within immediate reach at all times This is to enable quick disconnection of the power plug in the event of an emergency Install the machine next to an electrical outlet Also provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the electrical outlet Never use cutting oil This machine is not designed for
41. ailed information about how to set origin points refer to the EGX 360 Engraving Guide SET XA ORIGIN This sets the XY or XA origin point 30000 90 00 When the XAZ Axes Are Selected SET XY ORIGIN 30000 20500 When the XYZ Axes Are Selected Z Origin setting Menu Before making these settings make sure of the following points O AUTO Z CONTROL must be set to OFF If it is set to ON pressing CD displays the message shown in the figure below After three seconds the message disap pears and the original menu returns Turn the AUTO Z CONTROL off EGX 360 Engraving Guide p 88 Others Menu Submenu SET 21 o z2 ZO This is the Z axis origin point during cutting Set this to match the workpiece and SURFACE 3000 the cutting data The lock lever is normally set at 3 position SET Z1 Z0 Z2 Z1 This sets the cutting in depth during cutting as the distance from the ZO posi DOWN 200 tion This means that a change in the ZO position makes the Z1 position change as well Because this cannot be set at a location higher than the ZO position the value of the setting must be negative If the spindle head is at a higher location than ZO the screen displays for the Z axis coordinate The lock lever is normally set at 3 position When you ve made the setting on the computer the computer s setting takes precedence Making this setting is not required 92 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 2 Description of M
42. ation or breakdown when the power is switched on O The Retaining materials are required when moving the machine to a different location Store them carefully so that they do not get misplaced A WARNING Carry out these operations before you connect the power cord Inadvertent powerup may result in pinched hands or other injury Removing the retainers Procedure Make sure the power cord is not connected Remove retainers A B C D and E Cap screws A through D are used to store the retainers Retainer A Retainer B Retainer E ail Retainer C 40 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Storing the retainers 2 2 Installation You can store retainers A through D attached to the side of the machine as shown in the figure Store retainer E so that it will not become misplaced because it is also needed when relocating the machine Retainer D Retainer A Retainer C Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 41 42 2 2 Installation Installing the Dust Tray You use the dust tray with it placed between the rubber feet on the bottom of the machine Dust tray
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44. cassssdectesseteavccessensecassvaletacaasstesssisney sevaeavacedavanaseagetbcrctavenstassseias Seseeannagaaeaaataecnaeaceaavneutentss Chapter 3 Basic Operation nnneeenenensnenenesns 53 3 1 Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure Safety 54 HOW t Performan Emergency Stop 54 To Cancel an Emergency Stop ie scscessscsssscciedscccchetsonscastasaresss2asoas adouacasedsyaceausadaueiscdyascsanty a aA 54 Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Front COVEr nr 55 3 2 Starting and Quitting 02 ee eee eeee ee eeteeeeeeeeetteeeteeeees How to Start the Machine SHUTCOWN nee 3 3 Using the Handy Panel Contents 3 4 The Machine s Coordinate Systems cc cccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseneaeeeeseeaeeeeeeeenaees 59 Changing the Coordinate ARS skeinen a T GEE 59 3 5 MOVING the CUE ucenia a a a O NO A R O 60 Viewing the Cutter POSHO Massimiano E aE 60 Manual Movement Moving to a Specific Position Automatically 3 6 Spindl Operations maniement sienne dan aaa eaa 66 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Adjusting the Spindle Speed 3 7 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Pausing and Resuming Cutting 68 STOPPINd MEU nta Ko Ee cB E T T T O EE O T EAN E O E AT 70 Chapter 4 Mainte maine ii cs cess cissesscccctsscctves ccteesnsacsaceeetsecetueeedessencesneecesseceenesasessvteasaanecten ci seaevendeeseeans 71 4 71 Daily Care eee repre rer pres EE EEEE AEE cercrrrpererecr pres EEE E TEENER
45. chine as the result of an in advertent stumble Never use the machine for any purpose for which it is not intended or use the machine in an undue manner that ex ceeds its capacity Doing so may result in injury or fire Never use a cutting tool that has become dull Perform frequent maintenance to keep and use the machine in good work ing order Unreasonable usage may result in fire or injury Ce 0 For accessories optional and consum able items power cord and the like use only genuine articles compatible with this machine Incompatible items may lead to an accident Before attempting cleaning maintenance or attachment or detachment of optional items disconnect the power cord Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock Never attempt to disassemble repair or modify the machine Doing so may result in fire electrical shock or injury Entrust repairs to a trained service technician CAUTION O Never climb or lean on the machine The machine is not made to support a per son Climbing or leaning on the machine may dislodge components and cause a slip or fall resulting in injury A To Ensure Safe Use This machine weighs 84 kg 186 Ib CAUTION CAUTION Unloading and emplacement are opera tions that must be performed by 4 per sons or more Tasks that require undue eff
46. cumentation for This Machine Documentation Included with the Machine EGX 360 Startup and Maintenance Guide this document This describes how to install and the basic usage of the machine as well as providing more information on such matters as how to install and set up the included programs Be sure to read it first It also describes maintenance methods and setting menu items in detail For more information about engraving methods tailored to a wide variety materials and purposes refer to the EGX 360 Engraving Guide electronic format manual EGX 360 Engraving Guide electronic format manual This describes engraving methods for a wide variety materials and purposes including cylindrical engraving and flat engrav ing as well as engraving glass material engraving the inner and outer surfaces of rings and more The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM P 22 Installing the EGX 360 Engraving Guide Electronic format Manual Roland EngraveStudio Software Guide This explains how to install included program and other software and details Roland EngraveStudio User s Manual electronic format manual This is the documentation for using the included three dimensional relief engraving program It describes the steps from designing text and shapes to engrave on wooden signs and the like through to the engraving operations Read i
47. d Printers or Other device then double click it When the model name you are using or Unknown device appears below the item you selected click it to choose it 6 Go to the Action menu and click Uninstall 7 In Confirm Device Uninstall window select Delete the driver software for this device then click OK Close the Device Manager 8 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer and the restart Windows 9 Uninstall the driver Carry out the steps from step 3 in page 96 Uninstall the Driver Windows Vista to uninstall the driver 10 Install the driver again according to the procedure in page 47 Installing the Windows based Driver Windows 2000 XP 1 If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Finish to close it Disconnect any USB cables for printers or other such equipment other than this machine 2 Windows XP Click the Start menu then right click My Computer Click Properties Windows 2000 Right click My Computer on the desktop Click Properties 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager The Device Manager appears 4 At the View menu click Show hidden devices 5 In the list find Printers or Other device then double click it When the model name you are using or Unknown device appears below the item you selected click it to choose it 6 Go to the Action menu and click Uninstall 7 In Confirm Device Uninstall window click OK
48. d cylindrical engraving It is provided with features that make it possible to create well balanced three dimensional results by automatically converting the V shaped depths of the engraved portions of text and shapes For more information on how to install and set it up refer to the user s manual included with the Setup CD ROM Dr Engrave 3D Engrave This is a program for engraving text and shapes It supports flat and cylindrical engraving It can use any TruType fonts registered with Windows It also comes with its own stroke fonts This program is for designing and engraving reliefs raised engravings supporting flat en graving This lets you easily add thickness to text shapes and imported images and create three dimensional reliefs Virtual MODELA for 3D Engrave This program is for performing simulations before you actually carry out cutting using 3D Engrave It lets you verify the finished results for shapes the time required for cutting and other factors 1 This feature is available only for flat engraving OLS Information on how to use the included software is found in electronic format manual for each program P 49 Viewing the Documentation for the Programs Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Installing the Windows based Driver D Notice Keep the machine and the computer unconnected until you carry out this installation operation Failur
49. ding to an Error or Other Message Responding to a Message These are the most common messages that appear on the display screen on the handy panel to prompt correct operation They do not indicate any error Follow the prompts and take action accordingly Please close the cover Close the front cover To ensure safety the machine does not operate when the front cover is open However operations using the movement buttons on the handy panel are possible while the front cover is open Stop performing COVER OPEN Close the front cover The front cover was opened while the spindle head was in mo tion except for movement to the YO position or other opera tion using the movement buttons on the handy panel and so motion of the spindle head was stopped to ensure safety After three seconds this message disappears and the screen returns to the original menu Pause On COVER OPEN Close the front cover This is displayed in the following cases O Engraving data was sent while the front cover was open O VIEW was selected at the Pause menu and the cover was opened during movement to the VIEW position Closing the front cover returns the display to the Pause menu P 68 Pausing and Resuming Cutting Canceling data The data received from the computer is being discarded After processing to delete the data finishes the message disappears When the amount of data is large it may take some time for the message to
50. dle Failure to do so may result in unstable spindle rotation O When using for the first time after purchase O After moving the machine and reinstalling it at a different location O After replacing the spindle unit O When using in a low temperature environment How to Perform Run in Warm up Operation Carry out the following steps 1 through 4 P 66 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation Step1 Speed 5 000 rpm Rotation time 15 minutes Step2 Speed 10 000 rpm Rotation time 10 minutes Step3 Speed 15 000 rpm Rotation time 10 minutes Step4 Speed 20 000 rpm Rotation time 15 minutes 52 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Chapter 3 Basic Operation This describes the basic operation methods If you re using the machine for the first time then before you start operations be sure to read this Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure Safety 54 Starting and QuittinG n 46 cee eich assed nana 56 Using the Handy Panel 58 The Machine s Coordinate Systems 59 Moving the Cutter ss sms tamnemmundianediefititents 60 Spindle Operation 66 Pausing and Stopping Cutting 68 3 1 Types of Emergency Stops to Ensure Safety How to Perform an Emergency Stop Press the Emergency Stop button Operation stops immediately mergency p button To Cancel an Emergency Stop Procedure Switch off the power switch 1
51. e plate mounting screws standard jig retaining screw pin jigs flat table securing screw hexagonal screwdriver hexagonal wrench handy panel adhesive sheet lubricant filter vacuum adapter for chip cleaning Dust tray USB cable Roland Software Package CD ROM Roland EngraveStu dio CD ROM Roland EngraveStudio Software Guide and EGX 360 Startup and Maintenance Guide this document 1 Cutters or attachments available separately are required 2 Jigs and cutters available separately are required Chapter 5 Appendix 5 7 Main Unit Specification System Requirements for USB Connection Computer Model preinstalled with Windows Vista XP or 2000 or upgraded computer originally prein stalled with Windows 2000 or later USB cable Use the included USB cable Chapter 5 Appendix 109 110 111 112 Roland 000005002 R1 081020 1
52. e cutter moves to the selected location When the front cover is open the screen shown in the figure below is displayed and the cutter doesn t move After three seconds the message disappears and the screen returns to the original menu Please close the cover Important This operation is not possible in the following cases O When engraving is in progress O When operation is paused However movement to the VIEW position only is possible Chapter 3 Basic Operation 65 3 6 Spindle Operation Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation This manually starts and stops rotation of the spindle You perform the operation using the handy panel P 52 Spindle Run in Warm up Procedure Close the front cover 2 At the main screen press and hold for one second or longer A beep is heard and the spindle starts to turn Press Geo The spindle stops turning a beep is heard This operation cannot be performed in the following situations O When the machine is performing some operation O When the front cover is open in which case the screen shown in the figure below is displayed and after three seconds the message disappears and the screen returns to the original menu Please close the cover P 98 Responding to a Message 66 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Adjusting the Spindle Speed ORIGIN SET Roland 3 6 Spindle Operation To adjust th
53. e package and driver to delete are displayed Make sure that what is displayed is the machine you want to delete then click Delete 11 The items that have been deleted are displayed Click OK 12 Click Close on Remove Driver And Package window 13 From the Start menu choose All Programs then Acces sories then Run and then click Browse 14 Choose the name of the drive or folder where the driver is located 15 Select SETUP EXE and click Open then click OK 16 The User Account Control appears click Allow 17 The Setup program for the driver starts 18 Click Uninstall to choose it Select the machine to delete then click Start 19 If it is necessary to restart your computer a window prompt ing you to restart it appears Click Yes 20 The uninstallation finishes after the computer restarts When using the CD ROM specify the folder as shown below assuming your CD ROM drive is the D drive D Drivers 25D WINVISTA If you re not using the CD ROM go to the Roland DG Corp web site http www rolanddg com and download the driver for the machine you want to delete then specify the folder where you want to expand the downloaded file Winodws 2000 XP 1 Before you start uninstallation of the driver unplug the USB cables from your computer 2 Log on to Windows as Administrators right 3 Windows XP From the Start menu click Control Panel Click Printers and
54. e speed of spindle rotation turn gt on the handy panel The setting for the spindle speed can be made only on the machine Any rotation speed setting in the cutting data sent from a program capable of specifying this speed is ignored Chapter 3 Basic Operation 67 3 7 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Pausing and Resuming Cutting This pauses cutting through operation using the handy panel This enables you to move the cutter to the VIEW position and check the status of the workpiece then resume cutting at the location where you paused operation Important When you re moving the cutter to the VIEW position while operation is paused first make sure that no portion of the workpiece such as a handle on a cylindrical piece of material will collide with the cutter or the machine Never perform movement to the VIEW position if collision is likely Procedure o While cutting is in progress press lt EXTER PAUSE Movement of the cutter pauses Rotation of the spindle does not stop at this time EZ The display screen shown at left appears _ Pause On VIEW CONT STOP 2 Use to select VIEW Press to confirm Pause On Rotation of the spindle stops and the cutter moves to the VIEW position VIEW CONT STOP P 63 Moving to a Specific Position Automatically 68 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 7 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Use Importa
55. e to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible P 95 Installation is impossible Procedure When connection uses a USB cable before you start installation and setup make sure the USB cable is NOT connected Log on to Windows as Administrators Insert the Roland Software Package CD ROM into the computer Windows Vista only When the automatic playback window appears click Run menu exe The setup menu appears automatically f Roland Software Package for Engraving _ Roland Dr Engrave Install Readme 3D Engrave Install Readme Virtual MODELA Install Readme Windows Driver Install Readme EGX 360 Manual Install http www rolanddg com Setup Menu Click Install of Windows Driver An Installation and Setup Guide matched to the basic software on your computer is displayed If you re using Windows 2000 the Installation and Setup Guide and the Driver Setup appear F Driver Setup x iinstal Uninstall 2 5D Driver Le Roland XXX bi Installation and Setup Guide poe i ese canis Important Do not connect the milling machine to the computer until you are Start Cancel instructed to make the connection Failure to follow the correct procedure may make installation impossible z Driver Setup Windows 2000 Installation of the driver requires full access rights for the computer Installation and Setup Guide
56. ease the button and press it again o Holding down 9 while pressing and holding lt 4 A Y CA 2D or CY 2D performs rapid continuous movement o When the front cover is closed you can use lt A gt and Y to move the cutter along the X and Y axes simultaneously Important This operation is not possible in the following cases o When engraving is in progress o When operation is paused 62 Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 5 Moving the Cutter Moving to a Specific Position Automatically You can move the cutter to a specific position automatically through menu operations on the handy panel Important When you re moving the cutter to a specific location first make sure that no portion of the workpiece such as a handle ona cylindrical piece of material will collide with the cutter or the machine Never perform movement if collision is likely Procedure Close the front cover 2 X 0 A 100 00 Z 3000 20000RPM X 0 Y 23000 Z 0 5000RPM Main screen At the main screen press CE twice Chapter 3 Basic Operation 63 64 3 5 Moving the Cutter KOAO VIEW YO Z1 Z0 2Z2 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Press L4 gt LA or LY to select the movement destination When the XAZ Axes Are Selected O X0A0 The co
57. enu Items SET Z1 zo Z2 Z2 This sets the height along the Z axis when performing no load feed of the cutter UP 200 during cutting as the distance from the ZO position This means that a change in the ZO position makes the Z2 position change as well Because this cannot be set at a location lower than the ZO position the value of the setting must be positive If the spindle head is at a lower location than ZO the screen displays for the Z axis coordinate The lock lever is normally set at 3 position When you ve made the set ting on the computer the computer s setting takes precedence and so making this setting is not necessary Pause Menu P 83 Pause Menu Menu List Pause On Pressin CENTER PAUSED while a cutting operation is in progress pauses cutting and MIEW CONT STOP 2 JAP i P q displays the screen shown in the figure at left You can select an operation such as resuming or quitting cutting P 68 Pausing and Stopping Cutting SPEED OVERRIDE This adjusts the feed rate of the cutter when cutting is paused lt 100 gt EGX 360 Engraving Guide Copy Menu P 83 Copy Menu Menu List COPY OK CANCEL CLEAR This repeats cutting using the cutting data saved in the machine EGX 360 Engraving Guide Chapter 5 Appendix 93 94 5 2 Description of Menu Items Operation setting Menu P 84 Operation setting Menu Menu list SELECT OPR MODE gt CUT PREVIEW BOX
58. et installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conduc tor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or with out yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately For California WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead This system including the housing and safety device is a Class 1 laser product Laser specifications of this system including the housing Wavelength 655 nm maximum output less than 46 5 uW pulse duration 3 0 us Complies with IEC 60825 1 Edition 2 0 2007 03 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in radiation e
59. evise the communication parameters on the machine and the computer the settings for baud rate parity number of stop bits and data bit length P 70 Stopping Cutting p 81 Submenus Command Not Recognized An emergency stop occurred because the machine received a command that could not be interpreted from the computer The machine is paused Because unintended operation may occur we recommend pressing to display the pause menu and selecting STOP to quit operation This is caused by program settings that do not match the ma chine s command set Check the program s settings and other values and redo the operation from the beginning This message may also be displayed when a faulty connection in the connector cable to the computer occurs Eliminate the causes then redo the operation from the beginning If this message continues to appear contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer P 56 Starting and Quitting p 70 Stopping Cutting Chapter 5 Appendix 99 5 4 Responding to an Error or Other Message Wrong Number of Parameters The number of parameters for a command received from the computer was incorrect The machine is paused Because unintended operation may occur we recommend pressing to display the pause menu and selecting STOP to quit operation Check to make sure the program you re using is compatible with the machine P 70 Stopping Cutting Cannot f
60. f moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly re paired or replaced NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop USE POWER SUPPLY CORD WHICH IS ATTACHED WITH PRODUCTS Do not use other power supply cord Contents A To Ensure Safe USe cc ccccccccccssesecceseceececesuseeeeeuesecauseeeeuuseeenueeeaauseeauaususenuesenauseeeeneueeseneesenageees 6 A Pour utiliser en toute SECUTITE cccccceseecceesessueeseesseeeeeseeaueeensueseneueeeuauueeeneueeeeeeseenaueeeens 13 Important Notes on Handling and Use ss ssssnnsnnneeennnneeeenennnees 20 About the Documentation for This Machine cccccccceseeeeeecesecssseeeesesenseeeeseseeeseeeeeeseenseneeeees 21 Documentation Included with the Machine nes Installing the EGX 360 Engraving Guide Electronic format Manual dei Viewing the EGX 360 Engraving Guide nn Chapter 1 Getting Started si iisssssssnnenreeersensnneeneeeeeneenneensns 25 1 1 Machine Highlights sise 26 Overview OF the Unit LE nat artist een ace etats ation esse 26 RE AU Ce RE Et S E US 27 1 2 What You Can DOnna Liste etre EI ent te qe Ne nee a iaa 28 1 3 Part Names and Functions o oo cece cccccecccceeeecceeceseseeseesaueceeeaeeuueeseesauaeeeaaseeuueeeesaneeeeanaes 30 Front and U
61. h stops when the Z1 position is reached O Z2 This is the height location along the Z axis when performing no load feed of the cutter during cutting When CUT IN is set at INSIDE the cutter first moves by 40 millimeters along the X axis then rises to the highest point along the Z axis 3 5 Moving the Cutter When the XYZ Axes Are Selected HOME VIEW HOME 71 Zo Z2 This is the location where the X and Y axis coordinates are both 0 the XY origin point When movement by this operation is performed to avoid contact with the workpiece the cutter first rises to the highest point along the Z axis and then performs movement O VIEW This is the most inward location in the work area the maximum value along the Y axis To avoid contact with the workpiece the cutter first rises to the highest point along the Z axis and then moves along the Y axis No movement along the X axis is involved You use it in situations such as when mounting or removing a workpiece or when checking the state of the workpiece ZO This is the location where the Z axis coordinate is 0 O Z1 This is the location of the cutting in depth when cutting the workpiece Ex ecuting movement to this position automatically starts rotation of the spindle which stops when the Z1 position is reached O Z2 This is the height location along the Z axis when performing no load feed of the cutter during cutting O Press Th
62. he A axis A axis origin 0 center A axis location 90 ct Se Chapter 3 Basic Operation 3 5 Moving the Cutter When the XYZ Axes Are Selected Movement by 50 millimeters along the X axis by 30 millimeters along the Y axis and by 20 millimeters along the Z axis from the origin point X 5000 Y 3000 Z 2000 5000RPM Main screen e Chapter 3 Basic Operation 61 3 5 Moving the Cutter Manual Movement In the following cases you can manually move the location of the cutter using the movement buttons on the handy panel o When the main screen is displayed o When setting an origin point or the cutting area EGX 360 Engraving Guide Main screen When the XAZ Axes Are Selected X O A 100 00 Z 3000 20000RPM Movement along the X A and Z axes When the XYZ Axes Are Selected X 0 Y 23000 Z 0 5000RPM Movement along the X Y and Z axes Roland Movement buttons o Each press of lt A LVI Catz gt or CY z gt moves the cutter by 0 01 millimeters or rotates the A axis by 0 18 degrees o Holding down a amp A _W A 2 5 or CV 2 gt performs slow continuous movement When moving continuously you can rotate the A axis up to 360 degrees To continue to rotate it further rel
63. his to determine when replacement is needed For information on how to perform replacement refer to the documentation included with the ZS 35 replacement spin dle P 81 Submenus X O A 100 00 Z 3000 20000RPM Press ME three times 1 0 OTHERS ADJ AREA Press lt 4 and __ to select OTHERS Press AXIS SWITCHING XYZ lt XAZ gt Press MENU several times S UNIT REV 1 5 hours 78 Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 5 Appendix This describes the organization of the setting menus and explains the menu items in detail and also describes the machine s specifications and the like Menu Listarnir aaa A ETAT 80 Description of Menu Items 85 Troubleshooting 95 Responding to an Error or Other Message s e 98 Location of Power Rating and Serial Number Label 101 Interface Specifications 102 Main Unit Specification 104 5 1 Menu List Main Menu P 85 Main Menu Description of Menu Items Main display X 0 Y 23000 Z 0 5000RPM HOME VIEW X0A0 VIEW YO Z1 ZO Z2 Z1 ZO Z2 1 0 ADJ OTHERS AREA To the Submenu From the Submenu 1 1 The AREA menu is not displayed when AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE 80 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 1 Men
64. hold it in place Vise tightening con troller This adjusts the degree of opening of the vise jaws Vise lock handles le 3 locations These secure the vise jaws in place Horizontal locking knob Pulling the knob back toward the front enables you to change the angle of the vise unit in steps of 10 degrees up or down Returning the knob to its original position stops movement when f the vise unit is level ya VB RS Weight adjustment knob a De You use this when adjusting the angle of the vise unit Turning it clockwise tightens the knob and Ran N Tilt controller This adjusts the angle of tilt of the vise unit makes movement of the vise unit Cylindrical vise height heavier and turning it counter adjuster Tilt lock handle sles bible ASE AE knob and This adjusts the height of the This secures the vise unit in place at makes the movement lighter Vice unit the set angle Lubrication System Lubricant sponge filter This sponge is for picking up or absorbing cutting waste and lubricant Lubricant recycling tray Lubricant filter This tray collects the lubricant used This filters the lubricant used for glass engraving for glass engraving Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 3 Part Names and Functions Side Right side Power switch
65. ime keep f the cable uncon DE e nected f Serial cable Using a serial cable requires making the settings for the communication parameters with the computer For the serial cable use a Separately available XY RS 34 from Roland DG Corp P 81 Submenus p 102 Serial Connector Serial cable Left side E a i oe ae i gt Secure in place Computer _ __with the screws E RS 232C connector E o 1 e Jel zan oJ LI 1 be 1 1 Cee _ N Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 45 46 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software System Requirements Operating system Windows 2000 XP Vista 32 bit edition Internet Explorer 4 0 or later required Processor The minimum required CPU for the operating system Memory The minimum amount of required RAM for the operating system 1 Gbytes or more recommended Optical drive CD ROM drive Free hard disk space re 25MB quired for installation For the latest information see the Roland DG Corp website http www rolanddg com The Software You Can Install and Set Up Windows driver This is a Windows based driver required for sending data from a computer to the machine Roland EngraveStu dio This is a program for engraving text and shapes It supports flat an
66. in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM P 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software 1 This isa method that uses a motorized vise jaw to engrave cylindrical workpieces 2 This isan engraving method employed when using a flat table or the like without using the motorized vise jaw 3 Engraving glass material or the inner and outer surfaces of rings requires jigs and tools that are available separately 21 About the Documentation for This Machine Installing the EGX 360 Engraving Guide Electronic format Manual For more information about the system configuration required for installation and setup refer to page 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software Log on to Windows as Administrators Insert the Roland Software Package CD ROM into the computer Windows Vista When the automatic playback window appears click Run menu exe The setup menu appears automatically E Foland Software Package for Engraving Click EGX 360 Manual Install Roland z Jaak ye Is WL i Dr Engrave Install Readme 3D Engrave Install Readme Virtual MODELA Install Readme Windows Driver Install Readme EGX 360 Manual Install http www rolanddg com Setup Menu J When the screen shown in the figure appears Welcome to the Installshield Wizard for click Next then follow the prompts to install POCION Manini and
67. ind Rotary Axis The connector for the rotary axis has come loose or the cable has been damaged making connection impossible Operation cannot be continued Switch off the power and con tact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Tool did not sense anything For more information about this message go to the EGX 360 Engrav ing Guide electronic format manual and refer to Responding to an Error or Other Message 100 Chapter 5 Appendix 5 5 Location of Power Rating and Serial Number Label Serial Number This is required when you seek maintenance or support Never peel off Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the require ments for voltage and frequency given here Provide a power supply whose amperage is 1 9 Aor higher for 100 to 120 V or 0 8 A or higher for 220 to 240 V Chapter 5 Appendix 101 5 6 Interface Specifications Serial Connector Standard RS 232C specification Transmission method Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission speed 4800 9600 19200 38400 Parity check Odd Even None Data bits 7 or 8 bits Stop bits 1 or 2 bits Handshake Hardware or Xon Xoff Serial connector RS 232C Signal Terminal Signal unir number Pin connection NC 25 NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC SG NC DSR NC CTS NC RTS NC RXD NC TXD 1 FG XY RS 34 14 cable connection D sub 9 pin D sub 25 pin 0000000000000
68. ing waste that has collected in areas such as the spindle nose Spindle unit Cleaning Inside the Spindle Unit Cover Detach the spindle unit cover and clean away any buildup of cutting waste inside Spindle unit cover Spindle unit 74 Chapter 4 Maintenance 4 2 Maintenance and Inspection Replacing the Lubricant Sponge Filter The lubricant sponge filter is a consumable part When soiling becomes conspicuous replace it with a new item Continuing to use it for a prolonged period with water and buildup of cutting waste present may result in mold or mildew growth When glass engraving has been performed wear gloves when handling this Replacing the Lubricant Filter The lubricant filter is a consumable part When the amount of lubricant flow drops replace with a new item Also before replacing the lubricant filter be sure to drain off the lubricant EGX 360 Engraving Guide You can also check the time in which the lubricant filter has been in use on the display screen As a general guide this should be replaced approximately every 1 000 hours P 81 Submenus Procedure Remove the lubricant filter Detach the tube from the tube clamps and remove the tube cap and pull out D D Press down here gt Tube clamp
69. isateur d un risque de d c s ou de blessure grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil PRUDENCE Utilis pour avertir l utilisateur d un risque de blessure ou de dommage ma t riel en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l appareil Par dommage mat riel il est entendu dommage ou tout autre effet ind sir able sur la maison tous les meubles et m me les animaux domestiques propos des symboles Le symbole A attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens pr cis du symbole est d termin par le dessin l int rieur du triangle Le symbole gauche signifie danger d lectrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit pas faire ce qui est interdit La chose sp cifique ne pas faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que l appareil ne doit jamais tre d mont Le symbole pr vient l utilisateur sur ce qu il doit faire La chose sp cifique faire est indiqu e par le dessin l int rieur du cercle Le symbole gauche signifie que le fil lectrique doit tre d branch de la prise 13 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit L utilisation incorrecte peut causer des blessures ATTENTION gt ATTENTION S assurer de suivre les proc dures d utilisation d crites dans la documenta tion Ne jamais permettre quiconque ne conna t pas le foncti
70. l cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommend ed Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair USE SAFETY GLASSES face or dust mask if cutting or cleaning operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing ac cessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories The use of im proper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally con tacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and per form its intended function check for alignment o
71. lose or OK When all installation finishes click mmj Remove the CD ROM from the CD ROM drive 48 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 4 Installing and Setting Up the Software Viewing the Documentation for the Programs The documentation for the programs is in electronic format Follow the procedure below to view it From the Start menu choose the program you re using then click Help 3 en _ Recent Items J Accessories J EGX 360 Manual Extras and Upgrades Games Network J Maintenance Roland 3D Engrave Connect To Roland Dr Engrave Computer amp Dr Engrave Control Panel EX Dr Engrave Help Dr Engrave Uninstall Default Programs Help and Support 0 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 49 2 5 Selecting the Language Selecting the Language Used for Text on the Display Screen This is set to English by default To use English skip this procedure Procedure 1 Close the front cover 2 Hold down Gew and turn on the power switch Use or to select the lan guage Press to confirm 50 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 5 Setting the Language Switch off the power switch Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 51 2 6 Before Starting Operations Spindle Run in Warm up In any of the following cases perform run in warm up operation for the spin
72. lt SELECT OPR MODE PREVIEW_PATH Chapter 5 Appendix This selects the machine s operation mode when it receives cutting data from the computer To execute cutting select CUT To preview and check the range outer perimeter of the received cutting data select PREVIEW_BOX To preview and check the cutting path that the cutter takes select PREVIEW_PATH When AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ and CUT IN is set to INSIDE the message Perform cutting ENTER to start is displayed EGX 360 Engraving Guide SELECT OPR MODE gt CUT PREVIEW_BOX When the lubricant pump switch is on eo is displayed next to CUT 5 3 Troubleshooting For information on how to respond to problems in cutting operations or other symptoms not described here refer to the EGX 360 Engraving Guide The power does not come on Hasn t the emergency stop button been pressed Pressing the emergency stop button automatically turns off the power Cancel the emergency stop P 54 To Cancel an Emergency Stop Initialization is not performed or initialization fails Isn t the front cover open Keep the front cover closed during an initialization If the front cover is open this machine stops the initialization on the way Is anything caught on the spindle head the vise jaws or elsewhere Check whether something has become caught and is impeding initialization Operations are ignored Is the cable connected Connect the cable sec
73. me of the spindle motor Use it as a guide for deter 1 5 hours mining the service life of the spindle motor S UNIT REV This displays the usage time of the spindle unit Use it as a guide for determining the 1 5 hours service life of the spindle unit amp P 78 Spindle Maintenance S UNIT REV TIME This resets the usage time of the spindle unit RESET DPress CENTER PAUSED pPress lt to select YES Press to confirm The usage time of the spindle unit is reset PUMPING TIME This displays the operation time of the lubricant pump Use it as a guide for replacing 48 2 hours the lubricant pump P 77 Maintenance of the Lubricant Pump FILTERING TIME This displays the usage time of the lubricant filter As a general guide the lubricant 9 1 hours filter should be replaced approximately every 1 000 hours P 75 Replacing the Lubricant Filter Chapter 5 Appendix 90 5 2 Description of Menu Items FILTERING TIME RESET This resets the usage time of the lubricant filter Press CENTER PAUSED pPress lt to select YES Press to confirm The usage time of the lubricant filter is reset Adjustment Menu Submenu P 82 Submenus Menu List X DIS CORREC lt 100 000 gt Y DIS CORREC lt 100 000 gt You can apply correction for X and Y axis movement distances O Default setting 100 O Setting range 99 5 t
74. ndix 5 2 Description of Menu Items Main Menu P 80 Main Menu Menu List X O A 100 00 Z 3000 20000RPM When the XAZ Axes Are Selected X 0 Y 23000 Z 0 5000RPM When the XYZ Axes Are Selected This is the main screen This screen is displayed at startup and when executing cut ting When AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON the Z axis coordinate display changes to AUTO When REVOLUTION is set to OFF the spindle speed display changes to S OFF P 88 Others Menu X 2n60n _A 14NN no Z AUTO S OFF Note When AUTO Z CONTROL is set to ON is displayed to the right of Z during Z axis origin detection X 30500 A 100 00 x PREVIEW_PATH When you use the laser pointer to preview and check the cutting path that the cutter takes the message PREVIEW PATH is displayed amp EGX 360 Engraving Guide P 94 Operation setting Menu Description of Menu Items XA SPEED Z SPEED lt 2mm s gt lt 2mm s gt When the XAZ Axes Are Selected XY SPEED Z SPEED lt 2mm s gt lt 2mm s gt When the XYZ Axes Are Selected This sets the speed at which the cutter moves the cutter feed rate and the speed at which the A axis rotates during cutting When the XAZ axes are selected this sets the speed in the XA axis and Z axis directions When the XYZ axes are selected this sets the speed in the XY axis and Z axis directions Simultaneous three axis feed uses the value of the Z
75. ne of the serial communication parameters This is lt NONE gt ODD EVEN displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO O Default setting NONE N A V BAUDRATE gt This makes the setting for the baud rate one of the serial communication parameters 4800 lt 9600 gt This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO O Default setting 9600 lt BAUDRATE 19200 38400 HANDSHAKE This makes the setting for handshaking flow control one ofthe serial communication KHARD gt XON XOFF parameters HARD indicates hardware handshaking and XON OFF indicates XON XOFF handshaking This is displayed only when INPUT is set to SERI or AUTO Default setting HARD Chapter 5 Appendix 87 88 5 2 Description of Menu Items Others Menu Submenu P 81 Submenus Menu list AXIS SWITCHING XYZ lt XAZ gt This is the screen for selecting the coordinate axes on which the cutting position is referenced For cylindrical engraving select XAZ For flat engraving select XYZ O Default setting XAZ P 59 The Machine s Coordinate Systems CUT IN lt OUTSIDE gt INSIDE This selects whether to cut the inner surface or the outer surface of a piece of cylin drical material This is displayed when AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ When you re cutting the outside of cylindrical material select OUTSIDE When you re cutting the inner surface select INSID
76. niviocsdstecstosseosbuarheactbesdienled 103 5 7 Main Unit Specifications serres EAE S E AA E AES seagate ESN 104 Dimensions of Outline 104 Workpiece table Installation area Dimensional Drawing mn 105 Dimensional Drawing of the Motorized Vise JaW inner 106 Dimensional Drawings of the Cylindrical engraving Adapter nn 107 Offset Dimensional Drawing of the Spindle Nose and Laser Pointer 107 Main SpecificatiON s niors 108 System Requirements for USB CONNECTION nn 109 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Copyright 2008 Roland DG Corporation http www rolanddg com To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property Points which must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe AN WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly A CAUTION Note Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings as well to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The Z symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of
77. nt p gt to select CONT Press Gama to confirm ause n 5 The cutter returns to the location where paused and cutting resumes VIEW GONT STOP j i Selecting VIEW or CONT while the front cover is open makes the message shown in the figure below appear After three seconds the message disappears and the screen returns to the original menu Close the front cover then redo the selection of the operation item Please close the cover Before opening the front cover while operation is paused first make sure that rotation of the spindle is stopped For safety opening the front cover while the spindle is turning makes the machine perform an emergency stop Be sure to note that if this happens it s necessary to quit the operation and start over from the beginning P 55 Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Front Cover Other operations possible while paused O Starting or stopping spindle rotation P 66 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation O Changing the spindle speed P 67 Adjusting the Spindle Speed O Changing the feed rate of the cutter EGX 360 Engraving Guide Chapter 3 Basic Operation 69 3 7 Pausing and Stopping Cutting Stopping Cutting This stops cutting through operation using the handy panel Unlike pausing operation cutting cannot be resumed Procedure 0 While cutting is in progress press Movement of the cu
78. o 100 5 A AXIS CORREC lt 0 00 mm gt This corrects Y direction displacement from the center of rotation If cutting in is not performed smoothly the axis of the center of rotation may be displaced along the Y axis If this happens move the cutter to the position of the YO setting and check how far the tip of the cutter is displaced along the Y axis from the axis of the center of rotation If the cutter tip is displaced toward the front of the machine from the axis of the center of rotation enter a positive value If the displacement is toward the back of the machine enter a negative value O Default setting 0 00 O Setting range 10 00 to 10 00 mm SURFACING GO Chapter 5 Appendix Executing this menu item performs surface leveling cutting to adjust the flatness and parallelism of the table surface This is not displayed when AXIS SWITCHING is set to XAZ amp EGX 360 Engraving Guide 5 2 Description of Menu Items Area Menu Submenu This specifies the cutting area when you re determining the area on the workpiece that you want to engrave You specify the cutting area by using the laser pointer to identify two points at diagonally opposite corners When the XAZ axes are selected move the cutter to the YO position then specify the cutting area P 63 Moving to a Specific Position Automatically For detailed information on how to set the cutting area refer to the EGX 360 Engraving Guide
79. onding to an Error or Other Message 5 4 Responding to an Error or Other Message Responding to an Error Message This describes the error messages that may appear on the machine s display screen and how to take action to remedy the problem If the action described here does not correct the problem or if an error message not described here appears contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Emergency Stop COVER OPEN An emergency stop occurred because the front cover was opened while the spindle was rotating Operation cannot be continued Switch the power off and back on then redo the operation from the start P 56 Starting and Quitting Emergency Stop S overload An emergency stop occurred because of a spindle motor er ror This is caused by prolonged high load on the motor or by excessive torque being applied momentarily Resuming is not possible Switch the power off and back on revise the cutting parameters then redo the operation from the start If this mes sage persists even after revising the cutting parameters contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Note The kind of load applied is indicated as S short L long P peak or T temperature P 56 Starting and Quitting Emergency Stop RPM error An emergency stop occurred because rotation of the spindle failed to reach the specified rpm Operation cannot be continued The cause is a motor error or
80. onnement ou la manutention de l appareil de le toucher L utilisation ou la manutention incorrectes peuvent causer un accident D brancher le c ble d alimentation avant de proc der au nettoyage ou l entretien de l appareil et avant d y fixer ou d en retirer des accessoires en option Tenter ces op rations pendant que l appareil est branch une source d alimentation peut causer des blessures ou un choc lectrique Garder les enfants loin de l appareil L appareil comporte des zones et des com posants qui pr sentent un danger pour les enfants et qui pourraient causer des blessures la c cit la suffocation ou d autres accidents graves Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil apr s avoir consomm de l alcool ou des m dicaments ou dans un tat de fatigue L utilisation de l appareil exige un jugement sans faille L utilisation avec les facult s af faiblies pourrait entra ner un accident Utiliser l appareil dans un endroit propre et bien clair Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou en combr peut causer un accident l utilisateur risque par exemple de tr bucher malencon treusement et d tre coinc par une partie de l appareil Ne jamais utiliser l appareil des fins autres que celles pour lesquelles il est con u Ne jamais l utiliser de mani re abusive ou d une mani re qui d passe sa capacit Le non respect de cette consigne peut causer des blessu
81. ordinates for the X axis and the A axis are each at the 0 zero posi tion the XA origin point When movement by this operation is performed to avoid contact with the workpiece the cutter first rises to the highest point along the Z axis and then performs movement O VIEW This is the most inward location in the work area the maximum value along the Y axis To avoid contact with the workpiece the cutter first rises to the highest point along the Z axis and then moves along the Y axis No move ment along the X axis or rotation along the A axis is involved You use it in situations such as when mounting or removing a workpiece or when checking the state of the workpiece O YO This is the center of the A axis in the Y axis direction When movement by this operation is performed to avoid contact with the workpiece the cutter first rises to the highest point along the Z axis and then performs movement No movement along the X axis or rotation along the A axis is involved In the case of cylindrical engraving the position of the cutter along the Y axis is fixed at the center of the A axis Also when you re specifying an origin point or the cutting area you must first move the cutter to the YO position Z0 This is the location where the Z axis coordinate is 0 O Z1 This is the location of the cutting in depth when cutting the workpiece Ex ecuting movement to this position automatically starts rotation ofthe spindle whic
82. ort when per formed by a small number of persons may result in physical injury Also if dropped such items may cause injury Install in a location that is level and stable Installation in an unsuitable location may cause an accident including a fall or tipover A The cutting waste or workpiece may catch fire or pose a health hazard WARNING CAUTION 9 Never attempt to cut magnesium or any other such flammable material Fire may occur during cutting 9 Keep open flame away from the work area Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire When using a vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste exercise caution to pre vent fire or dust explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of the vacuum cleaner When the safety of use can not be determined clean using a brush or the like without using the vacuum cleaner Wear dust goggles and a mask Wash away any cutting waste remaining on the hands Accidentally swallowing or inhaling cutting waste may be hazardous to the health A To Ensure Safe Use Danger of pinching entanglement and burns WARNING Never attempt operation while wearing a necktie necklace loose clothing or gloves Bind long hair securely Such items may become caught in the ma chine resulting in injury
83. ot set correctly Switch the power off and back on revise the settings such as the communication parameters for the program you re using to make sure the settings are correct then redo the opera tion from the beginning P 81 Submenus Isn t an error message displayed in the display screen P 99 Responding to an Error Message The spindle doesn t rotate Is REVOLUTION set to the ON setting Go to the OTHERS menu and set REVOLUTION to ON P 81 Submenus Is the front cover open For safety the spindle does not rotate when the front cover is open Close the front cover Is a large amount of cutting waste present Clean away any cutting waste Clean the area around the spindle especially carefully P 74 Cleaning Around the Spindle Installation is impossible If installation quits partway through or if the wizard does not appear when you make the connection with a USB cable take action as follows Windows Vista 1 If the Found New Hardware appears click Cancel to close it Disconnect any USB cables for printers or other such equipment other than this machine 2 Click the Start menu then right click Computer Click Chapter 5 Appendix 95 96 5 3 Troubleshooting Properties 3 Click Device Manager The User Account Control appears click Continue The Device Manager appears 4 At the View menu click Show hidden devices 5 In the list fin
84. quence II faut pr voir une alimentation en courant dont l intensit est de 1 9 A ou plus pour 100 120 V ou de 0 8 A ou plus pour 220 240 V Caract ristiques Ne jamais utiliser l ext rieur ni un endroit o l appareil risque d tre expos de l eau ou une humidit lev e Ne jamais toucher l appareil avec des mains mouill es Le non respect de cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie ou un choc lec trique Ne jamais ins rer d objet tranger dans lappareil Ne jamais exposer l appareil aux d versements de liquides L insertion d objets comme des pi ces de monnaie ou des allumettes ou le d verse ment de liquides dans les orifices de ventila tion peuvent causer un incendie ou un choc lectrique Si un objet ou du liquide s infiltre dans l appareil d brancher imm diatement le c ble d alimentation et communiquer avec le repr sentant Roland DG autoris Ne jamais placer d objet inflammable a proximit de l appareil Ne jamais util iser de produit inflammable en a rosol proximit de l appareil Ne jamais utiliser lappareil dans un endroit o des gaz peuvent s accumuler Une combustion ou une explosion pourraient se produire Mise a la terre La mise la terre peut pr venir un incendie ou un choc lectrique dus a une fuite de courant en cas de d faillance Manipuler le cable d alimentation la fiche et l
85. re Connect to ground This can prevent fire or electrical shock due to current leakage in the event of malfunction Connect to an electrical outlet Never connect directly to a power distribution panel or other such fixed wiring equipment Doing so increases the hazard of fire or electrical shock This machine requires a single phase commercial power outlet which rated at 1 9 A or higher for 100 to 120 V or 0 8 A or higher for 220 to 240 V Right side Electrical outlet H 5 i C Power cable Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 3 Cable Connection Connecting to the Computer USB cable At this time the connection to the computer must not be made yet You make the connection to the computer when you install the Windows based driver P 47 Installing the Windows based Driver O Be sure to make the connection according to the instructions on page 47 Installing the Windows based Driver Making the connection without doing so may cause driver installation to fail and make use impossible O Never connect two or more machines to one computer O For the USB cable use the included cable O Never use a USB hub USB cable Left side a i i USB port S P i l iel I i L 7 i i 1 i At this t
86. rence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment When the equipment requires a usb cable it must be shielded type For Canada CLASS A NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Ca nada NOTICE Grounding Instructions In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding pro vides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an elec tric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outl
87. res ou un incendie Ne jamais utiliser un outil de coupe mouss Proc der fr quemment aux travaux d entretien pour garder l appareil en bon tat de fonctionnement L usage abusif peut causer un incendie ou des blessures Utiliser uniquement des accessoires d origine accessoires en option articles consommables c ble d alimentation et autres articles semblables compatibles avec l appareil Les articles incompatibles risquent de causer des accidents Ne jamais tenter de d monter de r parer ou de modifier l appareil Le non respect de cette consigne risque de provoquer un incendie un choc lectrique ou des blessures Confier les r parations a un technicien ayant la formation requise PRUDENCE 9 Ne jamais grimper ni s appuyer sur la machine La machine n est pas con ue pour supporter le poids d une personne Grimper ou s appuyer sur la machine peut d placer des l ments et causer un faux pas ou une chute ce qui causerait des blessures Le poids de cet appareil est de 84 kg 186 Ib PRUDENCE A Pour utiliser en toute s curit PRUDENCE Le d chargement et la mise en place doivent tre faits par au moins 4 per sonnes Les taches qui exigent un effort trop grand si elles sont ex cut es par un petit nombre de personnes peuvent tre cause de blessures La chute d articles tr s lourds peut aussi causer des blessures
88. s It supports flat engraving and cylindrical engraving 3D Engrave This program is for creating reliefs and engraving curved surfaces It supports flat engraving Specification of Origin Points and the Cutting Area Using a Laser Pointer Using the laser pointer installed as a standard feature you can specify precise locations for the origin points and the cutting area with ease You can preview and verify the cutting area and the cutting path that the cutter is to take before you carry out cutting which can help prevent failure when performing actual cutting Preview feature Automatic Z control feature The machine offers an automatic Z control feature that makes possible engraving at a uniform depth even on workpieces with wavy surfaces Trackable undulation height gentle undulations of about 1 millimeter High levels of safety A front cover and an emergency stop button are standard features of the machine 1 For these engraving of glass material or engraving the inner or outer surfaces of rings tools and other such equipment available separately are required 2 You can specify the cutting area using the laser pointer only when using the included programs Also the origin points and cutting area cannot be set using the laser pointer when engraving the inner surface of a ring Chapter 1 Getting Started 27 1 2 What You Can Do This provides an overview of what you can accomplish using the EGX 360 Refer to the corresponding
89. senter un risque de pincement d emm lement de br lure ou d autres dangers ATTENTION Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil si on porte une cravate un collier ou des v tements amples Bien attacher les cheveux longs Ces v tements ou ces objets peuvent tre coinc s dans l appareil ce qui causerait des blessures Fixer solidement l outil de coupe et la pi ce travailler Une fois qu ils sont fix s solidement s assurer qu aucun outil ni aucun autre objet n a t laiss en place Si tel tait le cas ces objets pourraient tre projet s avec force hors de l appareil et causer des blessures crasement ou le coincement La main ou les doigts peuvent tre cras s ou coinc s s ils entrent en contact avec certaines surfaces par inadvertance Faire preuve de prudence pendant l utilisation de l appareil A Faire preuve de prudence pour viter Attention outil de coupe L outil de coupe est ac r Faire preuve de prudence pour viter les blessures Attention temp ratures lev es L outil de coupe et le moteur chauffent Faire preuve de prudence pour viter un incendie ou des br lures gt gt 16 A Pour utiliser en toute s curit A Risque de d charge ou de choc lectrique d lectrocution ou d incendie ATTENTION ATTENTION Brancher une prise lectrique conforme aux caract ristiques de cet appareil ten sion et fr
90. set up the program ihe ach Ward ylineatece tem emo Windows Vista The User Account Control RAS TOARE NE appears click Allow WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Vv The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed EGX 360 Manual Click Finish to exit the wizard When installation finishes the screen shown at left ap pears Click Finish 22 About the Documentation for This Machine Click of the install window to complete the installation Viewing the EGX 360 Engraving Guide From the Start menu click EGX 360 Manual Engraving Guide Windows Update J Accessories J EGX 360 Manual _ Engraving Guide Extras and Upgrades Games J Maintenance Roland 3D Engrave Roland Dr Engrave Computer Network Connect To Control Panel Default Programs Help and Support 23 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started This highlights the machine s features and various engraving methods and describes the names and functions of the unit s various parts Machine HighlightS 12 82288 26 What YOU Can DO ua nn in 28 Part Names and Functions 30 25 26 1 1 Machine Highlights Overview of the Unit This machine is a gift engraver that accommodates a rotary axis motorized vise jaw and enables you to accomplish opera tions ranging from flat engraving to cylindrical engraving on
91. t if you re using this program The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland EngraveStu dio CD ROM P 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software Dr Engrave User s Manual electronic format manual This manual explains how to use the included engraving program It describes procedures ranging from how to design a nameplate or the like to engraving operations Read it if you re using this program The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM P 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software 3D Engrave User s Manual electronic format manual This manual explains how to use the included program for three dimensional engraving and for creating reliefs It describes procedures ranging from how to design reliefs and the like to cutting operations Read it if you re using this program The manual is in electronic format and no printed document is included You can find it on the included Roland Software Package CD ROM P 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software Virtual MODELA User s Manual electronic format manual This is the documentation for a program that creates previews by simulating cutting using 3D Engrave It describes all the steps from receiving data created using 3D Engrave to simulation of cutting operations Read it if you re using this program The manual is
92. the flow of cutting oil Oil may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock Never use a pneumatic blower This machine is not compatible with a pneu matic blower Cutting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock If sparking smoke burning odor unusu al sound or abnormal operation occurs immediately unplug the power cord Never use if any component is damaged Continuing to use the machine may result in fire electrical shock or injury Contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer A To Ensure Safe Use Z Important notes about the power cord plug and electrical outlet Never place any object on top or subject to damage Never bundle bind or roll up Never allow to get wet Never make hot Dust may cause fire 11 A To Ensure Safe Use A Warning Labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear The meanings of these labels are as follows Be sure to heed their warnings Also never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured pa eee Ye 1 1 i f EE a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DIAIL YRA Complies with IEC 60825 1 Ed 2 0 2007 03 Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007
93. the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle The symbol at left means danger of electrocution The O symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the unit must never be disassembled The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle The symbol at left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet A To Ensure Safe Use Incorrect operation may cause injury WARNING WARNING Be sure to follow the operation proce dures described in this documentation Never allow anyone unfamiliar with the usage or handling of the machine to touch it Incorrect usage or handling may lead to an accident Keep children away from the machine The machine includes areas and components that pose a hazard to children and may result in injury blindness choking or other serious accident Never operate the machine while tired or after ingesting alcohol or any medication Operation requires unimpaired judgment Im paired judgment may result in an accident Conduct operations in a clean brightly lit location Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident such as becoming caught in the ma
94. tter holder Spare tool retaining screw Flat table flat table securing screws Solid collet for diamond scrapers Solid collet diameter Solid collet diameter Cylindrical engraving adapter diameter 4 36 mm 4 36 mm 3 175 mm Ce Qe Py lt gt CD Cup cones 180 mm 140 mm 100 mm and 60 mm Face plate 100 mm and 50 mm Face plate mounting screws Standard jig retaining Abe Standard jigs screws Pin jigs Pen jigs 2 Water nose attachment Dust tray Vacuum adapter set Lubricant filter Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 1 Checking the Included Items Wrenches Hexagonal screwdriver Hexagonal wrench Adhesive sheet Roland EngraveStudio Soft ware Guide EGX 360 Startup and Mainte nance Guide this document Roland Software Package CD ROM Roland EngraveStudio CD ROM 1 Never use a diameter 4 36 mm cutter at a spindle speed of 15 000 rpm or higher There is danger of damage to the spindle unit due to vibration 2 This is for a character cutter or flat cutter of diameter 4 36 millimeters It cannot be used with end mills or diamond scrap ers 3 Installed on the machine by default One of the two included face plate mounting screws is installed on the machine 4 Contains the EGX 360 Engraving Guide Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 37 38 2 2 Installation
95. tter pauses Rotation of the spindle does not stop at this time The display screen shown at left appears Pause On VIEW CONT STOP 2 Use to select STOP z Press Ga to confirm VIEW T iror THe cutter move to the highest location on the Z axis then stops If the spindle is rotating its rotation stops here 70 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Chapter 4 Maintenance This explains how to clean the interior of the machine and provides information on such matters as when to replace consumable parts Daily Garenne dr iratd Maintenance and Inspection c cseeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseee 75 71 72 4 1 Daily Care Cleaning ZA WARNING Z WARNING A WARNING A WARNING Z CAUTION ZA CAUTION Never use a pneumatic blower This machine is not compatible with a pneumatic blower Cutting waste may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock Never use a solvent such as gasoline alcohol or thinner to perform cleaning Doing so may cause fire Disconnect the power cord before performing cleaning or maintenance Attempting such operations while the machine is connected to a power source may result in injury or electrical shock When using a vacuum cleaner to take up cutting waste exercise caution to prevent fire or dust explosion Taking up fine cuttings using an ordinary vacuum cleaner may cause danger of fire or explosion Check with the manufacturer of
96. u List Submenus From the Main menu INPUT SERI USB lt AUTO gt STOP lt 1 gt 2 MEND 7 lt 8 gt Caen g BAUDRATE gt 4800 lt 9600 gt lt BAUDRATE 19200 38400 HANDSHAKE lt HARD gt XON XOFF To the Main menu 1 0 Menu P 87 I O Menu AXIS SWITCHING LX XYZ lt XAZ gt ec CUT IN lt OUTSIDE gt INSIDE OUTSIDE MEND INSIDE REVOLUTION lt ON gt OFF AUTO Z CONTROL ON lt OFF gt AUTO Z CONTROL UP lt 500 gt RESOLUTION lt 0 01mm gt 0 025mm OVER AREA lt CONTINUE gt PAUSE To the Adjustment menu To the Area menu Z0 Z1 Z2 MEMORY lt ON gt OFF Gen DWELL IN PD POS ce lt 0 0 sec gt Y 10 2 hours To S UNIT REV 10 2 hours T v S UNIT REV TIME RESET Gau PUMPING TIME 9 8 hours FILTERING TIME 75 3 hours FILTERING TIME RESET To the Main menu Others Menu P 88 Others Menu Chapter 5 Appendix 81 5 1 Menu List From the Main menu XAZ l Move the cutter to YO CORNER lt 1 gt X DIS CORREC lt 100 000 gt X 30500 A 180 00 0 Y GE CE Gay Y DIS CORREC CORNER lt 2 gt CORNER lt 2 gt lt 100 000 gt X 20500 A 90 00 X 10000 Y 5000 CORNER lt 1 gt X 0 A AXIS CORREC CHECK AREA lt 0 00 mm gt Hit ENTER XYZ SURFACING GO To the Main menu 4 To the Main menu
97. urely P 43 Cable Connections Was the machine started according to the correct procedure Simply switching on the power does not enable operation Start the machine using the correct procedure P 56 Starting and Quitting Isn t the front cover open While the front cover is open some operations are restricted Close the front cover Isn t operation paused When the machine is paused cutting stops and some operations are restricted Cancel the paused state P 68 Pausing and Resuming Cutting Isn t a large amount of cutting waste present Clean away any cutting waste Clean especially carefully inside the spindle cover in particular P 74 Cleaning Around the Spindle Is the handy panel connected correctly Before inserting or removing the connector cable for the handy panel switch off the power to the machine The connection is not detected if made while the power is on P 43 Cable Connections p 56 Starting and Quitting Is the driver installed correctly If the connection to the computer is not made in the sequence described the driver may fail to be installed correctly Check again to ensure that the connection was made using the cor rect procedure P 46 Installing and Setting Up the Software Are the parameter settings for communication with the computer correct The machine cannot communicate with the computer if the parameters for communication with the computer are n
98. utlet O Never install in a location subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity O Never install in a location subject to shaking or vibration O Never install in a locations where the floor is tilted not level or unstable O Never install in a dusty or dirty location or out of doors O Never install in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near air conditioning or heating equipment O Never install in a location exposed to considerable electrical or magnetic noise or other forms of electromagnetic en ergy O Never install in an environment where silicone substances oil grease spray etc are present Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 2 2 Installation Installation Space Ensure that at least the following amount of space is available Work space Installation space 2 0m 2 0m Height of Installation The height of installation should be 0 6 m 23 7 in or higher above the work floor This machine is desktop type Please decide the height of installation so that you can easily reach the emergency stop but ton when operating this machine Chapter 2 Installation and Setup 39 2 2 Installation Removing and storing the retainers Retaining materials are attached to protect the machine from vibration during shipment When installation is complete remove these and store in the specified locations O Remove all Retaining materials Any that remain may cause faulty oper
99. utton o gt Enter Pause button This executes a selected on screen item or confirms a selected item or value Confirming an item or value displays the setting enclosed between angled brackets lt gt Pressing this during engraving pauses operation and displays the Pause menu Indication used in this manual Spindle button Holding this down for one second or longer while the spindle is stopped makes spindle rotation start Pressing this during spindle ro tation makes the rotation stop When rotation is stopped holding the button down for one second or longer is not necessary Indication used in this manual P 66 Starting and Stopping Spindle Rotation XY XA axis Origin Set button This sets the reference point for the cutting ORIGIN SET position This sets the X and Y axis origin point Y Movement buttons These move the cutter forward and backward and to the left and right You also use them to select items and change settings at menu screens Indication used in this manual _ a y P 62 Manual Movement Z axis Movement buttons These move the cutter up and down Indication used in this manual CA z gt P 62 Manual Movement Feed button Pressing a Movement or Z axis Movement button while holding down this button makes for flat engraving and the X and A axis origin point for cylindrical engraving Indication used in
100. xposure For EU Countries C Manufacturer ROLAND DG CORPORATION The authorized representative in the EU 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Kita ku Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken 431 2103 JAPAN Roland DG Corporation German Office Halskestr 7 47877 Willich Germany For EU Countries WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Operating Instructions KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starker keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your exten sion cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord wil

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