Manual - I-Mark Marking Machines
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1. 48 Warning Messages When Saving Files 48 Error Messages 48 Error Messages 48 Error 100 49 I Mark Axis Fault Codes 49 Glossary 51 Index 55 v 1 Welcome I MarkTM Help System FAQ s amp Troubleshooting Access a comprehensive set of questions answers and troubleshooting solutions Using the Help System Learn about the features of this Help System Additional Resources View additional sources of help Rev 2 0 02242011 FAQ s amp Troubleshooting Quick list of all the main help topics Click on link below to view help information for that category For items not listed please use the search feature Basic vs Advanced Mode Creating A Workspace Creating a Layout Mapping A controller Assigning a Layout Marking a Layo2. 11 Software Layout 11 Keyboard and Button Navigations 12 Delete 12 Context Menus 13 Using the Desktop 15 Using the Desktop 15 What is a Workspace 15 Menu Ribbon 15 Entity Toolbox 15 Tool Box 15 Graphic Element 16 Line Element 16 Text Element
3. 19 Save All 27 Undo 27 Redo 27 Home Menu Ribbon 27 I Mark Manual Home Menu Ribbon 27 Save All 27 Undo 27 Redo 27 Manage Marking Machines 27 Disconnect from Network 27 Synchronizing 28 Layout Menu Ribbon 28 Layout Menu Ribbon
4. 16 Data Matrix 16 Waypoint 16 Set Output 16 Wait Input 16 Navigator 17 Marking order 17 Properties 17 Output Tab 17 Menu 19 Menu Ribbon 19 Main top 19 Main top 19 Intelli Mark Start Orb Menu
5. 40 Layouts 40 Counter Configuration 41 Shifts 42 Date 42 I O Mapping 43 Enable disable 43 Remove Marking Machine 43 Advanced Topics 45 Date amp Shift Codes 45 Counter Configuration 45 E Stop Suggested Configuration 47 Waypoint Setup for Custom Tool Path 47 I O Setup and Configuration 47 Multiple Axis Setup
6. 13 R Radius 5 37 Redo 1 13 27 Refresh Network 1 Remove Controller 1 Remove Layout 1 40 Remove Marking Machine 44 Reset Condition 41 45 Resources 3 selecting 3 Ribbon 9 11 13 15 16 28 32 38 39 41 45 Above 13 Ribbon menu 16 28 Right Click Menus 13 Rulers 1 32 35 S Sage Software Web site 3 Save 28 Save All 1 27 Save Layout 1 13 26 38 Save Layout As 26 Save Workspace 23 24 Save Workspace As 24 Screen 4 5 11 32 34 35 36 Fit 32 Second Group 32 Select Active Layout 1 32 Select Active Machine 1 Select Layout 31 32 Selecting 3 Demos 3 Resources 3 Serial Da
7. 1 48 E Stop Suggested Configuration 1 47 Exit 27 F F1 Help 4 5 37 Field 5 FAQ s 1 4 5 37 Fault 47 Field 4 5 34 37 41 45 F1 Help 5 Files 1 4 15 25 34 36 38 39 40 FINAL 41 45 set 41 45 First Group 32 Fit 32 34 Screen 32 Fit icon 34 Fonts 15 Functions 5 7 32 37 G Getting 7 Started 7 Global Printing Speed 1 Graphic Elements 1 16 28 Graphics 15 Grid 1 32 35 Grid Lines 32 35 H Help 1 3 4 5 11 34 36 37 Help Icon 4 5 37 Help Menu 3 4 5 36 37 Help Menu Ribbon 3 4 5 36 37 Help Ribbon 1 11
8. 1 Machines 1 7 9 15 26 31 32 38 39 41 45 Main top 11 19 Main Top Icons 11 Main window 11 19 upper left hand corner 11 Main Work Area9 13 25 30 31 34 38 39 40 41 45 56 Index Manage Marking Machines 1 27 Manual Mode 1 36 Manual Window 1 Mapped Controllers 32 Mark 1 3 4 5 7 9 11 13 15 16 17 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 44 45 Control Tab 41 45 order 17 36 Mark Start 1 Marking 38 Marking legend 1 5 9 13 15 16 26 28 31 32 37 38 39 Marking legend displaying position 1 5 9 13 15 16 28 31 32 37 38 39 Marking Machine 1 7 9 15 28 31 32 37 38 39 40 41 45 Marking Machine Ribbon 1 9 39 Marking Ribbon 1 11 31 32 Marking Ribbon Menu 31 32 Marking Systems 3 32 37 38 39 Marking Systems connected 32 Network 32 Marking Window 1 Match 9 39 PC 39 Menu effect
9. 32 look 32 Menu Ribbon 9 13 15 19 28 30 31 32 38 39 41 45 Menu Ribbon Tab 9 38 39 41 45 Menus 4 5 9 11 13 15 16 19 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 35 37 38 39 41 45 Messages When Saving Files 1 48 Warning 48 Metric 32 35 Millimeters 32 35 Millimeters depending 32 35 units 32 35 Minimize Ribbon 13 MM 32 35 Multiple Axis Configuration 1 Multiple Axis Setup 48 N Navigate Through Software 11 Navigation Window 1 9 17 35 38 39 hide 17 35 Navigator 1 17 32 35 Network 1 7 9 26 28 32 Marking Systems connected 32 New Workspace 9 19 News 3 9 16 19 28 30 NONE 41 45 set 41 45 Non Printing Elements 1 O O 1 5 7 16 26 29 37 41 45 Open Layout 1 5 13 16 26 28 29 30 31 37 Open Marking Machine 38 Open Workspace 5 22 37 Options 9 13 26 27 34 41 45 Orb 1 7 11 15 19 25 26
10. 13 31 Support Agreement 3 37 Synchronization 1 System Log 1 T Tasks 3 5 13 31 Text 1 4 5 7 9 11 12 15 16 17 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 47 48 49 Text Element 16 28 Text Font 5 37 Text Size 5 37 Third 32 Topics 4 5 7 9 11 12 15 16 17 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 58 Index 59 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 47 48 49 Troubleshooting 1 4 5 37 U Undo 1 13 27 Units 1 7 32 35 Millimeters depending 32 35 Unmap From Workspace 1 Upload 1 39 Upper left hand corner 11 19 main window 11 Using 1 3 4 5 9 15 30 36 37 39 Desktop 15 Help System 4 5 37 V View Menu Ribbon 32 34 35 View Ribbon 1 11 17 35 View Settings 1 Vista 64 7 W Wait 1 16
11. 12 C Cancel 13 31 Change Access 26 Change User Mode 7 26 Clock 1 39 Configuration 1 16 29 41 45 47 Configure 1 5 15 32 37 Control 32 34 41 45 Control Tab 41 45 marking 41 45 Controller Clock 1 39 Controller Download 1 38 Controller Upload 1 39 Controllers 1 5 7 9 15 27 28 32 37 38 39 40 41 45 Adding 27 Controllers belonging 15 Controllers including 15 Copy 1 30 Counter Configuration 41 45 Counter List 41 45 Counters 1 41 45 Create 1 5 7 9 15 16 25 28 30 37 40 Create New Layout 1 25 Custom Tool Path 1 47 Waypoint Setup 47 Cut 1 30 D DAILY 41 45 set 41 45 Data Matrix 1 4 5 7 9 11 12 15 16 17 19 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 32 35 36 37 38 40 43 44 45 47 48 49 Date 1
12. iii Table of Contents I MarkTM Help System 1 FAQ s amp Troubleshooting 1 Using the Help System 4 Using the Help System 4 Help Menu Ribbon 4 Using the Help System 5 Demos 5 F1 Help for a Field 5 Getting Started 7 Create a Workspace 9 Mapping a Controller 9 Assign Layout to Marking Machine 9 Navigating Through the Software 11 Navigate Through Software
13. The Wait for Input icon is located in two places in the Intelli Mark software one is on the Layout Ribbon and one is in the Entity Toolbox The Wait Input entity is a non printing Entities within the layout that do not produce a mark These include Waypoints Outputs Inputs and Dwell Time object and will pause until the required I O operation is completed Once the Wait Input entity is selected on the opened layout the configuration associated with it may be changed These variables may be changed in the Properties Window Dwell Time The dwell time icon is located in two places in the Intelli Mark software one is on the Layout Ribbon and one is in the Entity Toolbox 29 I Mark Manual The Dwell Time entity is a non printing object and will input a pause into the marking operation This is used as parts are moved measurement camera operations occur or fixture and guarding motions complete Once the Dwell Time entity is selected on the opened layout the time value associated with it may be changed This value is in milliseconds 1 equals 1ms 1000 equals 1 second Copy The icon is located on the far left side of the Layout Menu Ribbon The Layout Menu Ribbon is only available if a layout is open in the Main Work Area When selected this command copies all the currently selected entities to the clipboard After using the copy command using the paste command will create a duplicate set of entities Multiple sets of entiti
14. 28 Start Marking 28 Graphic Element 28 Line Element 28 Text Element 28 Data Matrix 28 Waypoint 28 Set Output 29 Wait Input 29 Dwell Time 29 Copy 30 Cut 30 Paste 30 Delete 30 Marking R
15. Workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different for different users applications or systems Z Zoom 53 55 Index 1 1ms 29 2 2D 1 5 26 37 2D Code Sizing 1 A About 1 3 4 36 37 38 39 41 45 About Columbia Marking Tools 3 Above 13 Ribbon 13 Accept 13 31 Access File Layouts 3 Activity 1 Actual icon 34 Adding 13 27 Controllers 27 Quick Access Toolbar 13 Additional Resources 1 3 Adobe Acrobat 4 5 37 Advanced 7 9 26 45 Advanced Mode 7 Advanced Topics 45 Assign 1 5 9 15 37 38 39 Axis Labels 32 35 B Basic 1 7 9 26 Basic Model 7 Basic Vs Advanced 1 7 Bottom Status Tool Bar 1 Box 1 11 15 32 35 Button Navigations
16. drag to the marking machine If this symbols continues to appear when you drag layout over marking machine check to make sure that the layout machine type matches the marking machine type of the desired machine Remove Layout from Controller Type topic text Data Matrix here Layouts Layouts are the files associates with the marking programs They contain both marking and non marking entities These files may be managed through the Intelli Mark software via a PC They may be resident on either or both the PC and the Marking Machines These files are not automatically created nor saved The filename on the Main Work Area tab will be followed by an asterisk if the file has note been saved in its current state 40 Menu When the file is saved the file is located in the data directory under the Intelli Mark program files The extension name is ctml Counter Configuration This counter configuration icon is located on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon This ribbon is only available when a marking machine is opened and selected in the Main Work Area While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area When selected the following configuration widow appears Counter List List of counters in the marking machine Increment Value the counter changes each tim
17. 29 Input icon 16 29 Wait Input 1 16 29 Wait Time 1 29 Warning 48 Messages When Saving Files 48 Waypoint 1 16 28 29 47 Waypoint Setup 1 47 Custom Tool Path 47 Website 37 link 37 Will input 29 Will pause 16 29 Workspace1 7 9 15 19 22 23 24 25 28 32 Z Zoom 1 32 34 Zoom Features 1 34 Zoom In 32 34 Zoom Out 32 34
18. Help System 1 4 5 37 Using 4 5 37 Help Topics 1 4 5 36 37 Hide 17 35 Navigation window 17 35 Home 28 Home Menu Ribbon 25 27 Home Position 32 35 Home Ribbon 1 11 32 I I O 1 43 47 I O Setup 1 47 Icons 11 Inches 32 35 INPUT 41 45 Input icon 16 29 Wait 16 29 Input Level 41 45 Inputs 1 16 29 41 45 Installing 7 Software 7 K Keyboard 12 13 31 Keystroke 12 L Layout Ribbon 1 11 16 28 29 Layout Window 1 Layouts 1 3 5 9 11 13 15 16 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 38 39 40 Line Elements 1 16 28 Look 32 menu effect 32 M Machine use 26 Machine Window
19. I Mark 27430 Luckino Dr Chesterfield MI 48047 36 Menu 586 949 8400 586 949 8401 fax info marking machines net There is also a link to the website www marking machines net This site includes all the latest upgrades and FAQ s The I Mark Online Web site provides a direct link to latest internal research database downloads and numerous support services This service is available only with a current Support Agreement or Client Care Plan and to I Mark business partners First year is included free with purchase of I Mark system In addition the version and release of the software is also noted Please provide this information with all requests Using the Help System Access the Help system when you want quick references for software commands detailed information and entry samples for fields flowcharts for complex concepts and FAQ s and Troubleshooting information The following topics provide information on the different ways you can access and use the Help system as well as ways to easily print a grouping of related Help topics Using the Help Menu F1 Help for a Field Print a the Complete Help PDF warning quite lengthy Adobe Acrobat reader required Demos this icon is located in the Help Menu Ribbon Selecting this command will access a complete list of demonstrations included with the Intelli Mark software How to Create Open Workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different
20. Reset The number which the counter will reset to Reset Condition If set to NONE the counter will not reset If set to FINAL the counter will reset when it reaches the final value If set to DAILY the counter will reset at the end of each day If set to END OF SHIFT the counter will reset at the end of each shift This command is paired with the Shift configuration When INPUT is select as a reset condition additional fields will display Input Requires a I O number form 1 through 7 and relates to the I O position in the Controller Input Level This option is specified as either low or high 46 Advanced Topics Additional information about the counters in the marking machine is located on the Status amp Control Tab of the marking machine in the Main Work Area Currently the standard counter does NOT have the functionality for counting down having negative values or numeric type other than integers E Stop Suggested Configuration Type topic text Data Matrix here Waypoint Setup for Custom Tool Path Type topic text Data Matrix here I O Setup and Configuration The following are the suggested integration and timing sequences for the 1 Standard Operation 2 Operation with Fault E Stop Recovery and 3 Operation with Serial Data String 1 Standard Operation 47 I Mark Manual 2 Operation with Fault E Stop Recovery 3 Operation with Serial Data String Multiple Axis Setup Type topic text Data Matrix here
21. Type topic text Data Matrix here What is a Workspace A Workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different for different users applications or systems is a collection of Layouts files and settings which create associations to the controllers they re assigned to A good example of this would be to consider a large manufacturing plant Within this plant are different groups of machining cells dedicated to one type of part Within these cells would be one or more I Mark Controllers including their marking Layouts Graphics Fonts and any of the specific Settings of these controllers The Workspace provides us with a way to organize these items into a group to be better managed and monitored by a computer or person Assume that you are an engineer who is in charge of one of these machining cells Although there are multiple cells throughout the plant each with their own group of I Mark machines you wouldn t necessarily want to monitor or modify one of these other groups The Workspace file would allow you to map the controllers pertaining to your cell to your Workspace Once you open the I Mark software and open up this Workspace file you would be shown only the controllers belonging to it and their contents This makes for a much cleaner organization method and makes managing multiple controllers a breeze Menu Ribbon Type topic text Data Matrix here Entity Toolbox Tool Box Type topic
22. Warning Messages When Saving Files Type topic text Data Matrix here Error Messages Error Messages 48 Advanced Topics Type topic text Data Matrix here Error 100 Type topic text Data Matrix here I Mark Axis Fault Codes Type topic text Data Matrix here 49 51 Glossary B Basic Mode D Data Dimensions Dwell Dwell Timer Dynamic Text or data Matrix marking entities These entities may change from mark to mark E Entity Toolbox Window that contain all the entities that may be put into a marking layout Static Dynamic and Non Printing F Fit Font G Graphic Grid Lines H Home Home position is defined as the maximum X and the Zero Y This is the position that the marker is defaulted to start each cycle from L Layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked Line I Mark Manual M Manual Marking Machine Marking Order Motion N Navigation Non Printing Entities within the layout that do not produce a mark These include Waypoints Outputs Inputs and Dwell Time O Orb Intellimark symbol in the upper left hand corner of the main window P Pen Position Properties R Rulers S Set Output Simulation Static Entities that do not change These inlcude lines and graphics T Text Data Matrix U Units W Wait Input 52 Glossary Waypoint
23. every inch or 5 millimeters Rulers Check box for on Rulers run along the top and left of the layout screen They display inches or Millimeters depending on the units Axis Labels Check Box for on Specifies X Y axis and motion type linear rotational and Units Home Position Check Box for on Home position is labeled with two intersecting green lines with arrows Units English or Metric Select system through drop down menu If In is shown the units are in Inches If MM is shown the units are in millimeters The Third group on the right hand side of the ribbon controls seven other windows Toolbox Properties Navigator 33 I Mark Manual Marking Order Manual Simulator Output Display Settings Zoom Features The Zoom features are controlled through four icons on the far left of the View Menu Ribbon The in icon will zoom in to a smaller area of the layout file on the screen The Actual icon will reflect the actual size of the mark If used with pen options it will help determine how close lines and character will be on the final product The out icon will zoom out to show more of the layout file on the screen The Fit icon will automatically display the entire marking field in the Main Work Area Display Settings Grid Rulers 34 Menu Center portion of the View Menu Ribbon Grid Lines Check box for on Internal grid lines go through the layout area Grid lines are shown every inch or 5 mil
24. list the Intelli Mark controllers marking systems that are available on the network If no systems are available check the following issues 1 Is the computer that I Mark is running on connected to the network 2 Are the Marking Systems connected to the Network 3 Are the Marking Systems on 4 Have the Marking Systems been properly configured mapped Disconnect from Marking Machine s This function can be found on the Home Ribbon Menu When clicked I Mark will release it s connection with the Mapped Controllers within your Workspace Select Active Layout This icon is located in the Marking Ribbon Menu Select a layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked from the list of layout on the marking machine the highlighted layout will be run when the marking machine is next cycled this command is followed by the Mark Layout icon or Start Marking Type topic text Data Matrix here View Menu Ribbon View Menu Ribbon The View Menu Ribbon is shown when the view tab is selected All of the icons on this menu effect the look of the workspace First Group on left hand side of Ribbon controls the Zoom 32 Menu Zoom In Actual Zoom Out Fit to Screen Second Group in the middle of the ribbon controls the Look Grid Lines Check box for on Internal grid lines go through the layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked area Grid lines are shown
25. 35 Manual Mode 36 Simulation Mode 36 Output Settings 36 Help Menu Ribbon 36 Help Menu Ribbon 36 Using the Help System 37 Demos 37 Marking Machine Menu Ribbon 38 Open Marking Machine 38 Controller Download 38 iv Table of Contents Controller Upload 38 Controller Clock 39 Assign Layout to Marking Machine 39 Remove Layout from Controller
26. 5 37 43 45 Date Codes 1 Delete 1 13 31 Demonstration 3 4 5 37 Demonstration Icon 5 37 Demos 1 3 4 5 36 37 selecting 3 Desktop 1 4 11 15 36 Using 15 Desktop Map 1 11 Diagnostics 1 Disconnect 1 28 31 32 Disconnect From 1 28 31 32 Display Settings 1 34 35 Download 1 3 28 37 Dwell Time 1 16 29 Dynamic 1 Dynamic Elements 1 I Mark Manual E Enable disable 44 END OF SHIFT 41 45 set 41 45 English 32 35 Entities1 5 9 11 13 15 16 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 38 39 40 Entity Alignment 5 37 Entity Boxes 11 Entity Orientation 5 37 Entity Ribbon 11 Entity Toolbox 11 16 29 Error 100 49 Error 101 49 Error Messages
27. Orb Menu 1 7 11 15 19 25 26 Orb Menu Selection 7 Order1 11 13 16 17 28 31 32 36 Marking 17 36 Order Window 1 13 16 28 31 Output Settings 1 36 Output Tab 17 Output Window 1 Outputs 1 16 17 29 32 36 P Paste 1 30 PC 7 9 32 38 39 40 match 39 PC running 7 PDF s 4 5 37 Pen 1 34 Pen Disabled 1 Pen Enabled 1 Position 1 5 9 13 15 16 28 31 32 37 38 39 41 45 Press F1 5 Program 1 3 5 7 9 15 25 37 39 40 Program Files 9 25 39 40 Program Information 3 57 I Mark Manual Properties 1 11 16 17 28 29 32 35 Properties Window 16 28 29 Puts 5 13 37 Quick Access Toolbar 13 Q Quick 1 4 5 7 13 15 37 Quick Access Tool Bar 1 Quick Access Toolbar 13 Add 13 puts
28. Serial Specifications I O Mark Start and Complete E Stop Suggested Configuration Waypoint Setup for Custom Tool Path I O Setup and Configuration Multiple Axis Setup Warning Messages When Saving Files Error Messages Date amp Shift Codes There are three elements to completely program the date and shift codes 1 Is to program the date and shift codes in a dynamic text entity This involves creating a text entity and properly denoting the codes for the date time features required 2 Is to configure the shifts in the marking machine This involves selecting a marking machine and creating an array of shifts 3 Is to configure the date and time for the marking machines This involves selecting a marking machine and editing the Months Days AM PM and or Time Zone information Counter Configuration This counter configuration icon is located on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon This ribbon is only available when a marking machine is opened and selected in the Main Work Area While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area When selected the following configuration widow appears I Mark Manual Counter List List of counters in the marking machine Increment Value the counter changes each time the machine is cycled Final the value at which the counter will stop
29. all additional layouts from the PC available to be assigned to the machine The layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked must reside in the I Mark data directory located Program Files I_Mark_x_x_x where the small x s are the version numbers The layout must have the same marking machine type as the marking machine selected 9 I Mark Manual If a required layout does not appear check the layouts location on the PC and the marking machine type assigned to it In addition to the Assign Layout icon I Mark software also allows for a drag and drop method to assign layout to marking machines This is done by using the navigation window Click on the layout required and drag to the marking machine If this symbols continues to appear when you drag layout over marking machine check to make sure that the layout machine type matches the marking machine type of the desired machine 10 11 Navigating Through the Software Navigate Through Software Type topic text Data Matrix here Software Layout Orb Menu Drop down menu is visible when mouse goes over orb Intellimark symbol in the upper left hand corner of the main window Main Top Icons Icons and commands accessible on the top of the Intelli Mark screen Main command ribbons are shown when the name tab is clicked with mouse Home Ribbon Layout Ribbon Marking Ribbon View Ribbon Help Ribbon Entity Ribbon Entity Box
30. an assigned layout file than the file resident on the marking System Controller Upload This icon is located in the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon This ribbon is only available when a marking machine is opened in the Main Work Area When selected this command will upload all the layouts that reside on the controller to the PC 38 Menu While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area Files on the controller may also be updated by dragging and dropping in the Navigation Window In addition a layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked file on the controller may be edited directly in the controller This is accomplished by double clicking on the layout file associated with the marking machine in the Navigation Window Warning messages will occur about the revision of a layout file if the Marking System is selected to run and contains an earlier version of a layout file of an assigned layout file than the file resident on the marking System Controller Clock This icon is located on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon This ribbon is visible once a marking machine has been selected in the navigation window and is opened in the Main Work Area When selected this command will synchronize the clock on the selected marking machine t
31. e the machine is cycled Final the value at which the counter will stop Reset The number which the counter will reset to 41 I Mark Manual Reset Condition If set to NONE the counter will not reset If set to FINAL the counter will reset when it reaches the final value If set to DAILY the counter will reset at the end of each day If set to END OF SHIFT the counter will reset at the end of each shift This command is paired with the Shift configuration When INPUT is select as a reset condition additional fields will display Input Requires a I O number form 1 through 7 and relates to the I O position in the Controller Input Level This option is specified as either low or high Additional information about the counters in the marking machine is located on the Status amp Control Tab of the marking machine in the Main Work Area Currently the standard counter does NOT have the functionality for counting down having negative values or numeric type other than integers Shifts Type topic text Data Matrix here Date Type topic text Data Matrix here 42 Menu I O Mapping If you are unable to find the answer to your I Mark questions in the standard product documentation or online phone support is available at the following locations Enable disable Type topic text Data Matrix here Remove Marking Machine Type topic text Data Matrix here 43 45 Advanced Topics Date amp Shift codes Counters
32. es are opened through the icon ribbons Entity Toolbox Navigation Marking Order Properties Use your mouse to hover over different parts of this image to identify them I Mark Manual Keyboard and Button Navigations List of Keystroke commands Delete is located in the Marking Order Window and is located to the far right of the Layout Menu Ribbon Both icons perform the same command This command will delete all the currently selected entities in the opened layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked These selected entities are outlined by a blue line in the Main Work Area or highlighted in the Marking Order Window In addition hitting the delete key on the keyboard will perform the same task 12 Navigating Through the Software Context Menus On any Toolbar the following options are displayed when the right button of the mouse is clicked Add to Quick Access Toolbar This adds the icon that the mouse is hovering over to the Quick Access Toolbar with the Save Layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked Undo and Redo buttons Show Quick Access Toolbar Below Above the Ribbon This puts the Quick Access Toolbar above or below the icon ribbon Minimize Ribbon The ribbon will not display until the top command is clicked and will disappear when the mouse is clicked outside of the ribbon area 13 15 Using the Desktop Using the Desktop
33. es may be created by continued use of the paste command Cut The icon is located on the far left side of the Layout Menu Ribbon The Layout Menu Ribbon is only available if a layout is open in the Main Work Area When selected this command cuts all the currently selected entities and copies them to the clipboard After using the cut command using the paste command will create a new set of entities Multiple sets of entities may be created by continued use of the paste command Paste This icon is located on the far right of the Layout Menu Ribbon Using this command will place into the currently opened layout the entities that have been copied into the clipboard Delete 30 Menu is located in the Marking Order Window and is located to the far right of the Layout Menu Ribbon Both icons perform the same command This command will delete all the currently selected entities in the opened layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked These selected entities are outlined by a blue line in the Main Work Area or highlighted in the Marking Order Window In addition hitting the delete key on the keyboard will perform the same task Marking Ribbon Menu Marking Ribbon Menu Connect to Marking Machines Disconnect from Marking Machines Select Layout Mark Layout Connect to Marking Machines 31 I Mark Manual This icon is located in the Marking Menu Ribbon When selected it will
34. for different users applications or systems How to Create Open Layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked Add Text Data Matrix to Layout Change Text Size Change Text Font 37 I Mark Manual Change Entity Alignment Change Entity Orientation Make Entity into a Radius Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Open Marking Machine Type topic text Data Matrix here Controller Download This icon is located in the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon This ribbon is only available when a marking machine is opened in the Main Work Area When selected this command will update all the layouts assigned to the controller with the most recent saved layouts on the PC While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area Files on the controller may also be updated by dragging and dropping in the Navigation Window In addition a layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked file on the controller may be edited directly in the controller This is accomplished by double clicking on the layout file associated with the marking machine in the Navigation Window Warning messages will occur about the revision of a layout file if the Marking System is selected to run and contains an earlier version of a layout file of
35. ibbon Menu 31 Marking Ribbon Menu 31 Connect to Marking Machines 31 Disconnect from Marking Machine s 32 Select Active Layout 32 Start Marking 32 View Menu Ribbon 32 View Menu Ribbon 32 Display Settings Zoom Features 34 Display Settings Grid Rulers 34 Tool Box 35 Properties 35 Navigator 35 Marking order
36. ic and Advanced Custom software settings may restrict some of the advanced software settings The software may be restricted for single machine use or may be limited in I O protocols and 2D functionality In addition advanced software applications may have different access levels to ensure that marking legends and settings are not changed inadvertently And may even be customized to allows access to certain machines on the network and not others depending on responsibility Options Type topic text Data Matrix here 26 Menu Exit Type topic text Data Matrix here Save All Type topic text Data Matrix here Undo Type topic text Data Matrix here Redo Type topic text Data Matrix here Home Menu Ribbon Home Menu Ribbon Type topic text Data Matrix here Save All Type topic text Data Matrix here Undo Type topic text Data Matrix here Redo Type topic text Data Matrix here Manage Marking Machines Type topic text Data Matrix here Disconnect from Network If you wish to disconnect your computer from the network the best way to accomplish this is to first Save your workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different for different users applications or systems and then perform a Download to All This will ensure 27 I Mark Manual that any changes made during your session connected to the network will be saved both within the workspace and on
37. indow Diagnostics Machine Window Dynamic System Log In the normal course of using the software questions may arise regarding procedures system messages and error conditions I Mark Software provides several methods of obtaining answers to your questions For information about Columbia Marking Tools products visit the Columbia Marking Tools Web site at www columbiamt com 3 I Mark Manual Visit the I Mark Software Online Web site The I Mark Online Web site provides a direct link to latest internal research database downloads and numerous support services This service is available only with a current Support Agreement or Client Care Plan and to I Mark business partners First year is included free with purchase of I Mark system Have Serial Number and Company Name ready to validate access Access video demonstrations by selecting Demos on the Help Menu Ribbon Technical bulletins and download program updates are available through the I Mark Software E News Note Program updates are available exclusively through the internet For more information about I Mark Software s fee based customer support services contact Columbia Marking Tools Using the Help System Using the Help System Access the Help system when you want quick references for software commands detailed information and entry samples for fields flowcharts for complex concepts and FAQ s and Troubleshooting information The following topics provide info
38. limeters Rulers Check box for on Rulers run along the top and left of the layout screen They display inches or Millimeters depending on the units Axis Labels Check Box for on Specifies X Y axis and motion type linear rotational and Units Home Position Check Box for on Home position is labeled with two intersecting green lines with arrows Units English or Metric Select system through drop down menu If In is shown the units are in Inches If MM is shown the units are in millimeters Tool Box Type topic text Data Matrix here Properties Type topic text Data Matrix here Navigator The navigator icon This icon is located in the View Ribbon This icon will turn show hide the Navigation Window Marking order 35 I Mark Manual Type topic text Data Matrix here Manual Mode Type topic text Data Matrix here Simulation Mode Type topic text Data Matrix here Output Settings Type topic text Data Matrix here Help Menu Ribbon Help Menu Ribbon From the I Mark Desktop select Help menu tab across the top of the screen There are three main items on the help menu 1 About page which gives information about the software release you are using 2 Access to the Help File 3 Live video Demos Help Topics This icon is located in the Help Menu Ribbon and opens a window containing the information about the software Included on the page is the address and contact information for the servicing center
39. o match the PC clock While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area Assign Layout to Marking Machine This icon is located in the Marking Machine Ribbon This ribbon is visible once a marking machine has been selected in the navigation window and is opened in the Main Work Area While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area A drop down menu will appear and display all additional layouts from the PC available to be assigned to the machine 39 I Mark Manual The layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked must reside in the I Mark data directory located Program Files I_Mark_x_x_x where the small x s are the version numbers The layout must have the same marking machine type as the marking machine selected If a required layout does not appear check the layouts location on the PC and the marking machine type assigned to it In addition to the Assign Layout icon I Mark software also allows for a drag and drop method to assign layout to marking machines This is done by using the navigation window Click on the layout required and
40. o maximize the I O and communication capabilities of the I Mark controllers Basic Model will connect with all machines on the network Advanced mode allows for selection of which machines to connect to Start Page buttons I Mark Manual Even if the Start Page is closed a use may still change the mode through the Orb Menu Orb Menu Selection Selection window is opened to change user mode 8 Getting Started Create a Workspace Creating a new workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different for different users applications or systems is only an option in advanced mode Only through the workspace may the user limit the machines that the software will try to locate In basic mode all machines on the network are shown in the Navigation window The by creating different workspaces the operator may select which machines on the network will be accessed Mapping a Controller Type topic text Data Matrix here Assign Layout to Marking Machine This icon is located in the Marking Machine Ribbon This ribbon is visible once a marking machine has been selected in the navigation window and is opened in the Main Work Area While a number of marking machines may be opened the selected machine will be the associated with the name on the Marking Machine Menu Ribbon Tab In addition this system will be highlighted and opened in the Main Work Area A drop down menu will appear and display
41. orkspace Opens and existing workspace and all of the configured settings saved in that Workspace You can open a work space by selecting Open Workspace from the ORB Menu 22 Menu Save Workspace Save Workspace allows you to save any changes that you have made to an existing workspace you can Save your workspace by selecting Save Workspace from the ORB menu 23 I Mark Manual Save Workspace As Save Workspace As allows you to save a given workspace to a different Name you can Save Workspace As by selecting it from the ORB menu 24 Menu Create New Layout This icon is located in two places the Orb Menu and the Home Menu Ribbon This command will create a blank layout in the current workspace 25 I Mark Manual This file is not automatically created nor saved The filename on the tab in the Main Work Area will be followed by an asterisk if the file has note been saved in its current state When the file is saved the file is located in the data directory under the Intelli Mark program files The extension name is ctml Open Layout Type topic text Data Matrix here Save Layout Type topic text Data Matrix here Save Layout As Type topic text Data Matrix here Change User Mode Change User Mode icon is located as the bottom menu option in the drop down Orb Menu I Mark software allows for different access levels based on user knowledge and responsibility The standard software has two modes Bas
42. position and style of all the entities to be marked Add Text Data Matrix to Layout Change Text Size Change Text Font Change Entity Alignment Change Entity Orientation Make Entity into a Radius F1 Help for a Field Press F1 at any field in the software to access Help for that field The field level Help topic that appears contains information for all fields for the task 5 I Mark Manual 6 7 Getting Started Quick Start Guide A Components Each of CMT s systems comes with a marking head controller and required cables For bench top or turn key stations these components are pre assembled B Installing Software Software must be installed on PC running windows I Mark is not compatible with Vista 64 For bench top or turnkey stations an integrated PC is included in the machine and this step is not required C Connecting the Machine Marking units require mounting of the head and controller Turn key systems require connecting to electrical and possibly an an supply D Turning on the system From the basic bench top to the mark and read station with accessories E Getting Started The required elements of creating and running a marking program Basic versus Advanced mode may be selected on the Start Page or from the Orb Menu Basic mode is streamlined with the basic marking functions and is quicker to set up Stand Alone marking machines Basic mode has only one workspace CMT recommends Advanced Mode for integrators t
43. rmation on the different ways you can access and use the Help system as well as ways to easily print a grouping of related Help topics Using the Help Menu F1 Help for a Field Print a the Complete Help PDF warning quite lengthy Adobe Acrobat reader required Help Menu Ribbon 4 Welcome From the I Mark Desktop select Help menu tab across the top of the screen There are three main items on the help menu 1 About page which gives information about the software release you are using 2 Access to the Help File 3 Live video Demos Help Topics Using the Help System Access the Help system when you want quick references for software commands detailed information and entry samples for fields flowcharts for complex concepts and FAQ s and Troubleshooting information The following topics provide information on the different ways you can access and use the Help system as well as ways to easily print a grouping of related Help topics Using the Help Menu F1 Help for a Field Print a the Complete Help PDF warning quite lengthy Adobe Acrobat reader required Demos this icon is located in the Help Menu Ribbon Selecting this command will access a complete list of demonstrations included with the Intelli Mark software How to Create Open Workspace The Intelli Mark program layout The windows and navigation may be configured different for different users applications or systems How to Create Open Layout Marking legend displaying
44. selected on the opened layout the configuration ssociated with it may be changed These variables may be changed in the avigator a Properties Window N The navigator icon This icon is lo bon cated in the View Rib This icon will turn show hide the avigation Window here ta Matrix here Matrix here N Marking order Type topic text Data Matrix Properties Type topic text Da Output Tab Type topic text Data 17 19 Menu Menu Ribbon Type topic text Data Matrix here Main top Main top Type topic text Data Matrix here Intelli Mark Start Orb Menu I Mark Start Orb Menu A mouse click on the start Orb Intellimark symbol in the upper left hand corner of the main window will show the following icons New Workspace I Mark Manual A workspace is a definition of the machine parameters and the Global I Mark Environment Examples of some parameters are What Machines are available to mark with mapped Global Machine Settings Global Counter Settings Global I O configuration By creating a new workspace the system will search for any machines that are connected to your computer or network and allow you to connect to them Once connected you can begin to edit their properties you can create new workspace in two different ways 1 Select New Workspace from the ORB menu 20 Menu 2 Select Advanced or Basic mode from the Start Page 21 I Mark Manual Open W
45. ta String 47 Serial Number 3 Serial Specification 1 Set 1 7 16 29 30 41 45 DAILY 41 45 END OF SHIFT 41 45 FINAL 41 45 NONE 41 45 Set Output 1 16 29 Settings 15 Several methods 3 Shift Codes 1 45 Shifts 1 41 43 45 Show Quick Access Toolbar Below 13 Simulation Mode 1 36 Simulator Window 1 Software 7 Installing 7 Stand 7 Standard Operation 47 Start Guide 7 Start Marking 28 32 Start Page 7 Started 7 19 28 32 Getting 7 Static Elements 1 Status 1 41 45 Stop Recovery 47 Style 1 5 9 13 15 16 28 31 32 37 38 39 all
46. text Data Matrix here I Mark Manual Graphic Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Line Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Text Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Data Matrix Type topic text Data Matrix here Waypoint The waypoint icon is located in the Layout Ribbon This Ribbon menu is only available if a layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked is active in the center work area Clicking on this icon will create a new waypoint in the open layout The new waypoint will be created in the x y position of the last entity in the layout and after the last entity in the Marking Order Window The properties of this waypoint are shown the Properties Window when the entity is selected the use of a series of waypoints is a nice way to assure that critical path points may be entered in to the marking legend Most common use of this feature is for part relief and other obstructions Set Output Type topic text Data Matrix here Wait Input 16 Using the Desktop The Wait for Input icon is located in two places in the Intelli Mark software one is on the Layout Ribbon and one is in the Entity Toolbox ut that do not roduce a mark These include Waypoints Outputs Inputs and Dwell Time The Wait Input entity is a non printing Entities within the layo p object and will pause until the required I O operation is completed Once the Wait Input entity is
47. the controller s themselves Finally press the Disconnect from Marking Machine s button found on the Home tab Once you have done these steps in succession you can either close the I Mark application or unplug your computer from the network on which you were working Synchronizing Type topic text Data Matrix here Layout Menu Ribbon Layout Menu Ribbon Type topic text Data Matrix here Start Marking Type topic text Data Matrix here Graphic Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Line Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Text Element Type topic text Data Matrix here Data Matrix Type topic text Data Matrix here Waypoint The waypoint icon is located in the Layout Ribbon This Ribbon menu is only available if a layout Marking legend displaying position and style of all the entities to be marked is active in the center work area 28 Menu Clicking on this icon will create a new waypoint in the open layout The new waypoint will be created in the x y position of the last entity in the layout and after the last entity in the Marking Order Window The properties of this waypoint are shown the Properties Window when the entity is selected the use of a series of waypoints is a nice way to assure that critical path points may be entered in to the marking legend Most common use of this feature is for part relief and other obstructions Set Output Type topic text Data Matrix here Wait Input
48. ut I Mark Manual Date and Shift Codes Counters 2D Code Sizing Serial Specification I O Mark Start and Complete E Stop Suggested Configurations Waypoint Setup for Custom Tool Path I O Setup and Configuration Multiple Axis Configuration Warning Messages When Saving Files Error Messages Demos Desktop Map Layout Window Machine Window Orb Menu Home Ribbon Marking Ribbon View Ribbon Help Ribbon Layout Ribbon Marking Machine Ribbon Entity tool Box Navigation Window Marking Window Marking Order Window Manual Window Simulator Window Output Window Quick Access Tool Bar Bottom Status Tool Bar Create New Layout Open Layout Save Layout Save All Undo Redo Manage Marking Machines Connect to Marking Machine Disconnect From Marking Machine Refresh Network Download to All Select Active Machine Select Active Layout to Mark Mark Layout Pen Enable 2 Welcome Pen Disable View Zoom View Settings Support About Graphic Line Text Date Codes Data Matrix Waypoint Set output Wait input Dwell Time Copy Cut Paste Delete Assign to Machine Global Printing Speed Open Marking Machine Synchronization download Synchronization upload Synchronization clock Assign Layout Remove Layout Configure Layouts Configure Counters Configure Shifts Configure Date Text Configure I O Pen Unmap From Workspace Machine Window Status Machine window Activity Machine Window Properties Machine Window Files Machine W
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