VPanel User Manual
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1. Server port number Sender address Receiver address When a check is put in Send mail you can enter each item For information on the input values see the table below Mail sending server name SMTP server name of the mail software used in the Server host name j computer which presently makes the settings of VPanel Mail sending server port number of the mail software used in the computer Server port number which presently makes the settings of VPanel Mail address used in the computer which presently makes the settings of VPanel Sender address It is a mail sender address It must be a mail address from which mail can be sent to the mail sending server explained above Mail address of a mail receiver You can input more than one address by separat Receiver address l ing with comma Click Send test to perform the sending test If the mail with the following data arrives at the address specified in Re ceiver address the setting is complete Subject lt Name of the machine gt Text TEST When a mail failed to be sent the Windows Script Host error window is displayed Check the input items again Note If using a server that requires user authentication and or encipher a mail cannot be sent Use a transmission server that does not require user authentication and or encipher Chapter 2 Details 13 Responding to an Error Message This section describes the er2. Roland DWX 50 5 AXIS AUTO TOOL CHANGER VPanel Guide What is VPanel VPanel is a program to operate the modeling machine on the computer screen It has functions to output cutting data perform maintenance and make various corrections In addition it displays error messages of the modeling machine VPanel is included in the Roland Software Package CD ROM which is supplied with the modeling machine For information on how to install it see Setup amp Maintenance Guide of the modeling machine You can also use commercial CAM software to output cutting data For information on compatible CAM software contact us or the dealer where you purchased the modeling machine For the latest information about this machine including manuals see the Roland DG Corp website http www rolanddg com Roland DG Corporation Contents JOTI LS sarrioa EEE EEEE EEE A EEEN EE EERTE TEE ENANA 2 Chapter 1 Basic Operations ccccccececeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeneeeeseceeneeeeneeseseeseaessensssaaaseeaassanaesaneessnaes 3 Displaying r EXtng VW PANG ersinnen OE E Naar 4 PISPA INO V PANE eee eC ne ee E or ero EEEE ert er EEE S 4 EKMIRON PINE E sirarni nN A E TO EET E E A 4 Overview of VPanel WINdOW cccccccceccecceeeceeeeneeeeeceeeeeeeeueceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeaeeegesaneeaneneeeeeeeanenes 5 TOP WINOOW saige E E E E E atte 5 Display of VPanel in the Tasktray e s sssseessseessseeesssesosseessseesssseesn
3. restart the operation from the beginning EMERGENCY STOP The spindle experienced an excessive load EMERGENCY STOP The spindle experienced excessive current of electricity EMERGENCY STOP The spindle control circuit temperature is high EMERGENCY STOP The spindle motor temperature is high A spindle motor error occurred This is caused by prolonged high load on the motor or by excessive torque being applied momentarily Turn off the power The cutting may have exceeded the capacity of the machine Before restarting revise the cutting conditions Also allow the machine to rest for some time because the motor may have overheated If messages like these persist contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer Chapter 2 Details 15 Responding to an Error Message EMERGENCY STOP Spindle rotation is impossible because the spindle shaft is locked or voltage is too low An emergency stop occurred because the spindle cannot be rotated Possible causes include the spindle shaft being frozen by accumulated cutting waste or the like or a drop in voltage due to excess load on the spindle Turn off the power make sure no obstruction is impeding the operation of the spindle head and take steps such as revising the cutting conditions as needed The motor may also have overheated so allow the machine to rest for some time before restarting If messages like these still continue to appear turn off the power and contact your auth
4. cannot be made on VPanel Is the computer connected Check whether the connector cable has come loose 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 VPanel does not function normally when driver is misconfigured Check again to ensure that the connection was made using the correct procedure Setup amp Maintenance Guide Installing the Windows based Driver in Installing and Setting Up the Software When more than one machine is connected are the machine connected properly according to the con nection method There is a possibility that the connection method might be incorrect when more than one machine is connected Check the correct connection method Setup amp Maintenance Guide Connecting Multiple Units The detection of the ATC magazine or rotary axis failed Is the main clamp detection pin or ATC magazine contaminated Remove contamination on the main clamp detection pin or ATC magazine if any If they are contaminated due to buildup of cutting waste or the like the sensor cannot operate correctly making correct detection impossible Setup amp Maintenance Guide Chapter 2 Maintenance Does the cover and or cap of the dust collection capsule remain attached Remove the cover and cap of the dust collection capsule when you make a correction of the rotary axis Replacement of the tool failed I
5. case of Calculator select the scope of application Select an appropriate setting according to your CAM or NC code Initial setting Conventional To remove cutting waste These buttons are used to perform cleaning of the machine Every time this button is pressed movement is done in the order of Table backward Spindle head right Table forward and Spindle head left Whenever the movement is complete Operation was completed is displayed Click OK Glamp upside down The main clamp rotates by 180 degrees When the movement is complete Operation was completed is displayed Click OK When the operation button of the built in panel of the machine is pressed the spindle head and table return to the VIEW position i e the left end in the highest position for the spindle head and the front most position for the table Setup amp Maintenance Guide Cleaning After Cutting Operation Ends in Daily Maintenance Chapter 2 Details 9 Description of SETTINGS Window 10 Override Tab In this tab you can adjusut the Cutting Speed and Spindle Speed during cutting This is useful when you want to change the feed rate or speed as you monitor the status of cutting An override value is specified as a percentage For example when the command in the cutting data sent from the computer is for a speed of 10 000 rpm specifying an override of 150 produces an actual speed of 15 000 rpm When more than one
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7. data continuously Click 0u Changing the order in the data list You can change the output order by selecting the cutting data and click or in the data list The cutting data is output from the top of the data list Deleting cutting data in the data list You can delete the cutting data by selecting the cutting data in the data list and click Remove Adding cutting data by drag amp drop You can add cutting data by drag amp drop data on the window displayed in the procedures 1 and Outputting Check that a workpiece and a tool have been mounted on the modeling machine and then click Output to Diwesi DWX 50 Operation Guide STEP 1 Mounting a Workpiece Tx J tanost_ STEP 2 Installing a Tool The output cutting data is displayed in the output list of the top i window and cutting starts Bay Ows 50 Busy Spindle speed 0 rpm lift O Dwes S0 Copy 1 Tool number 0 Elapsed time 00 00 15 Output file Quit cutting Settings Document Progress test tet OKB 0KB a Dw 50 B Ws Spindle speed 0 rom O Dwel Copy 1 Tool number 0 Elapsed time 00 00 15 Document Progress test bat OKB OK The message shown in the figure is displayed Click Gut when you cancel the output Click when you do It cutting to De4 50 D Quit cutting to not cancel the output Chapter 1 Basic Operations 7 Chapter 2 Details Description of SETTINGS Win OW i xccs occcseeien
8. e Check the firmware version of the modeling machine If the firmware version of the modeling machine does not support the override function the override cannot be set You can check the firmware version with the following procedure 1 Display the top window of VPanel 2 Click the icon in the upper left of the top window 3 Click About Elapsed time Minimize O Maximize O Close Alt F4 mw A Version 1 031 Firmware 132 200 Copyright C 2010 2011 Roland OG Corporation When the Firmware is V140 or later the firmware supports the override function The numerals after B can be ignored If the version is prior to V140 you need to upgrade the firmware of the modeling machine For information on how to upgrade the firmware contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer 18 Chapter 2 Details Roland DOC 0897 R4 111226
9. el It displays the status of the connected modeling machine and output list of cutting data Output of cutting data can also be executed by this window Machine operation status Rdy Cutting data can be received Off The power of the modeling machine is OFF Ini The initial operation is underway Bsy The machine is in operation Err An error has occurred Pau The operation is paused When the front cover is open Cov is displayed next to the operation status Name of connected machine Status of modeling machine The operation state spindle rotation speed and cutting time etc are displayed Among the connected machines the information of the machine of which the radio button is checked is displayed kdy Cou Dwis 50 Ready Cover pen Spindle speed rpm Tool number Elapsed time Displays the SETTINGS window O DWw 50 Copy 1 P 9 Description of SETTINGS Window Output file Guit cutting Settings Document Progress Used to output and cancel cutting data P 6 Outputting Output list Data under cutting and data waiting for cutting are displayed The progress of cutting is also displayed Display of VPanel in the Tasktray When the VPanel icon is displayed in the tasktray the connected modeling machines are always monitored The following statuses are displayed in the tasktray Among the connected modeling
10. machine is connected the machine selected in the top window is the target of these operations Clicking these buttons adjusts the values Cutting Speed This works on the tool movement speed of when the workpiece is being cut The speed specified by the command in the cutting data is taken to be 100 Spindle Speed This works on the rotation speed of the spindle The speed specified by the command in the cutting data is taken to be 100 gt When the modeling machine is turned OFF the override is returned to 100 gt In the top window not the rotation speed of the spindle after override but the one specified by the cutting data is displayed gt Setting an override does not let you perform operation beyond the machine s maximum or minimum speeds Chapter 2 Details Description of SETTINGS Window Maintenance Tab In this tab you can make the operations related to maintenance such as auto correction of the modeling machine and system report When more than one machine is connected the machine selected in the top window is the target of these operations Spindle Corect magazine Total work time Corect rotary axis 33h24m Test tool 1 Test tool 2 Test tool 3 Machine ID Test tool 4 Test tool 5 Operation You can make automatic correction Correct magazine Correct rotary axis and tool replacement test Test tool You should make automatic correction when you install or relocate the machine
11. machines if at least ML ra 1 Offline one modeling machine is ON it is displayed in white If On Off of the power no machine is ON it is displayed in gray You can check ee oo ty the machine which is ON by checking the message which appears when you place the mouse pointer on a Among the connected modeling machines if an error DWx 50 ax occurs on at least one modeling machine it is displayed Display when an er DWX 50 Error CoverOpen in red ror occurs You can check the machine on which an error occurs by re o checking the message which appears when you place the mouse pointer on F The machine of which cutting is completed is displayed Display when cut ting is completed da P ts Chapter 1 Basic Operations D Outputting Outputting Cutting Data Procedure a Diaso Ready A Spindle speed 0 rpm O Dwe 50 Copy 1 Tool number 0 Elapsed time 00 00 04 0 Quit cutting Progress Document Ca Remove IES Cancel 1 KB Text Docum File folder File folder jE Computer Be File name OUTPUT DWX 5 C Usersy wADesktop T est1 txt Remove Cancel 6 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Click Output file The OUTPUT window is displayed Click The Open window is displayed Select cutting data and click _ Oren The selected cutting data is displayed in the data list of the OUT PUT window Repeat the procedures and to output the cutting
12. op cutting check the cutting conditions etc and restart it from the beginning 14 Chapter 2 Details Responding to an Error Message ERROR OCCURRED The number of parameters for a RML 1 command received from the computer was incorrect ERROR OCCURRED The parameter for a RML 1 command received from the computer was out of range ERROR OCCURRED The RML 1 command from the computer could not be interpreted The operation was paused because the cutting data received from the computer was not correct and it resulted in an error Stop the operation of the modeling machine and check the cutting data Then restart the operation from the beginning ERROR OCCURRED NC code error occurred Address is not defined ERROR OCCURRED NC code error occurred Parameter is not defined ERROR OCCURRED NC code error occurred Can not be executed The operation was paused because an error related to the NC code has occurred Stop the operation of the modeling machine and check the cutting data Then restart the operation from the beginning ERROR OCCURRED motor position is lost is any of x Y Z A or B Position displacement has occurred during cutting Stop cutting check the cutting conditions etc and restart it from the beginning EMERGENCY STOP Cover opened during operation A front cover was opened during cutting or spindle rotation Turn off the power and close the front cover and then
13. or when the cutting position is displaced Correct magazine Correct the position of the ATC magazine Correct rotary axis Correct the position of the rotary axis Perform a test to replace the tool Test tool refers to 1 to 5 Setup amp Maintenance Guide STEP 2 Automatic Correction in Before Starting the Operation Spindle You can check the total working time of the spindle Setup amp Maintenance Guide Maintenance of the Spindle Unit in Periodic Maintenance Run in You can perform run in operation for the spindle You should use this function when using the machine for the first time after installation or after moving the machine and reinstalling it at a different location Setup amp Maintenance Guide STEP 1 Spindle Run in Warm up in Before Starting the Operation Machine ID You can set an ID to the machine You should use this function when connecting more than one machine Setup amp Maintenance Guide Connecting Multiple Units Diagnosis You can display the serial number firmware version and total operation time etc of the machine in a report You can save the system report in a text file by clicking in the System report window Error Log You can display the logs of the errors which have occurred so far You can save the system report in a text file by clicking in the System report window Chapter 2 Details 11 Description of SETTINGS Window C
14. orized Roland DG Corp dealer EMERGENCY STOP A broken connection or other damage occurred between the spindle control circuit and the motor EMERGENCY STOP A communication error occurred in the spindle control firmware EMERGENCY STOP The spindle control firmware is inoperative An emergency stop occurred because of a error in spindle control Turn off the power and restart the machine If this message persists turn off the power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer EMERGENCY STOP The chucking motor experienced excessive current EMERGENCY STOP The chucking motor control circuit experienced excessive current Overcurrent flew through the chucking motor drive circuit due to overload Turn off the power and restart the machine If this message persists turn off the power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer EMERGENCY STOP limit switch is not found iS any of dy yn ra A or B The limit switch of the displayed axis cannot be detected Turn off the power remove the objects which block the operation of the machine and accumulated cutting waste if any and then restart the machine If this message persists turn off the power and contact your authorized Roland DG Corp dealer 16 Chapter 2 Details FAQ What to Do If Remedies for problems are also explained in What to Do If in Setup amp Maintenance Guide VPanel doesn t start correctly Output
15. orrection Tab In this tab you can make corrections of the modeling machine Perform corrections if you want to precisely adjust the ac curacy When more than one machine is connected the machine selected in the top window is the target of corrections Perform auto correction before performing this correction P 11 Maintenance Tab Origin point 0 00 mm 0 00 mm 7 100 00 x 0 00 mm A axis back side Distance correction of distance in the XYZ direction You can correct the moving distance in the X Y and Z directions respectively Set the correction value as considering the initial moving distance as 100 gt Initial setting 100 A axis back side inversion correction of A axis You can correct the angle when the A axis is rotated by 180 degrees Set the correction value as considering the initial setting as 0 00 degree gt Initial setting 0 00 degree Origin point correction of the origin You can correct the origins of the X Y and Z axes respectively Set the correction value as considering the initial setting as 0 00 mm gt Initial setting 0 00 mm 12 Chapter 2 Details Responding to an Error Message Mail Tab In this tab you can make the setting to receive e mail notifying that cutting is completed or an error has occurred When more than one machine is connected the machine selected in the top window is the target of the setting SETTINGS DWX 5 Server host name
16. ror messages that may appear on VPanel window and how to take action to remedy the prob lem 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 Remedies of problems are also explained in What to Do If in Setup amp Maintenance Guide ERROR OCCURRED The tool has not been released The spindle unit seizes the tool and does not release it Release the tool forcibly by following the message ERROR OCCURRED The tool might be broken The tool might be broken Stop the operation of the modeling machine and check the tool ERROR OCCURRED The tool is too long short The tool is too long or too short Stop the operation of the modeling machine and set the tool with an appropriate length 40 to 55 mm There is a possibility that the position of the tool holder is not correct Check the position of the tool holder DWX 50 Operation Guide STEP 2 Installing a Tool in Starting Cutting ERROR OCCURRED The tool is not found The ATC magazine failed to seize the tool The tool is not set or it is mounted on a wrong stocker number Set the tool again Click Retry in the displayed message and the operation is resumed When you click Quit the modeling machine stops operation ERROR OCCURRED The tool chucking has slipped out The tool is displaced from the collet and is about to fall St
17. s the tool installed correctly Check the mounting position of the tool holder or the length and diameter of the tool DWX 50 Operation Guide STEP 2 Installing a Tool in Starting Cutting Perform auto correction The position of the ATC magazine might be displaced Perform auto correction P 11 Maintenance Tab Is the ATC magazine contaminated Remove contamination on the ATC magazine if any If the ATC magazine is contaminated due to buildup of cutting waste or the like you may fail the tool replacement Setup amp Maintenance Guide Chapter 2 Maintenance The cutting results are not attractive The cutting position is displaced Perform auto correction correction Perform auto correction of the rotary axis P 11 Maintenance Tab You can precisely correct the moving distance in the X Y and Z axes and the angle of the A axis etc P 12 Correction Tab Is the workpiece securely mounted in place Check the mounting state of the workpiece Fasten the workpiece in place securely so that the workpiece will not slip out of place or come off because of vibration during cutting or tool pressure DWX 50 Operation Guide STEP 1 Mounting a Workpiece in Starting Cutting Is the tool tip worn If the tip of the tool is worn replace with a new tool Chapter 2 Details 17 FAQ What to Do If The override cannot be set Is the computer connected Check whether the connector cable has come loos
18. sisccasssaccsncseessesmandeis stanataanabusecseiecdaaadeaaartnacietretsate 5 O ae ere nS em eee ee eee eee eee ee 6 Outputting Cutting lO Fane ent ae enema er ater me ai eee care merase te ee ence eT 6 NTIS EU isien e coco enter ee eee TER 7 Displaying or Exiting VPanel Displaying VPanel Click k VPanel icon in the task tray VPanel will Qe displayed on the screen If you cannot find ma in the tasktray activate it from the start menu of Windows Tasktray How to start VPanel from the Start menu of Windows From the Start menu click All programs or Programs Roland DWX 50 VPanel VPanel will be activated VPanel serves as a resident software VPanel works as a resident software which is constantly working to manage the modeling machine and send mails and so on You are recommended to make settings to enable VPanel to start automatically when the computer starts P 9 Settings Tab When you click on the upper right corner of the window the window will disappear from the screen but the program will not be terminated While it is running a is constantly displayed in the tasktray Mail to notify the completion of cutting or an error when it occurs P 13 Mail Tab Exiting VPanel You can exit the program by right clicking ulin the tasktray and click Exit Tasktray 4 Chapter 1 Basic Operations Overview of VPanel Window Top Window This is the top window of VPan
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