GRAVOGRAPH IS400, User Manual

Page 1: ...e carefully Keep it in a safe place in case you need to refer to it later This manual should not be used without the CN 97 program manual B2241 701 D2083 701 02 2008 ENG UPDATED EDITION NUMBER 10 Plea...

Page 2: ...ify anybody of such revision or changes Gravograph can not be held liable for any problems arising out of the application or use of any products circuits or software described herein Neither does it c...

Page 3: ...ing the IS400 machine to a PC 17 Switching the machine on 20 Problems 20 Switching the machine off 20 Mechanical block 20 Switching on again 20 Machine configuration language 21 Installing the engravi...

Page 4: ...n conformity with electromagnetic compatibility norms EN 55022 class B EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 emission in residential commercial and light industrial environment EN 61000 6 2 immunity in industrial...

Page 5: ...d never be used with anything other than Gravograph accessories and tools Never hold the material to be engraved in your hands Only use the GRAVOGRAPH clamping systems designed for your machine Make s...

Page 6: ...out the machine There should be one person on each side of the machine Both should lift the machine simultaneously and place it on the working surface Make sure that no components are missing from the...

Page 7: ...immediately by recorded delivery specifying the exact nature of the problem Contents of package pict 2 A An IS400 machine IS400 electronics box engraving table B A control panel C A CD Rom contains t...

Page 8: ...irst contact 3 5 Contents of tool box pict 3 D1 a depth regulating nose D2 a spindle belt D3 a cutter knob D4 a short allen key D5 a round allen key D6 a brush D7 a key D8 a screwdriver 3 5 D9 a pair...

Page 9: ...into one of the two ports on the IS400 machine The actual engraving process is controlled by the spindle The object to be engraved is held in the vice as standard or by any other system recommended b...

Page 10: ...ter button J3 Pressure knurl on spindle J4 Belt housing J5 Belt J6 Index finger J7 Scaled knob J8 Nose nut J9 Auto ZRef switch J10 LASER diode CAUTION LASER RADIATION Do not stare into beam LASER diod...

Page 11: ...ed pict 6 The IS400 machine is supplied with a pair of jigs G which should be mounted onto the vice 1 Open the jaws L2 by turning the tightening knob L3 anti clockwise Open them far enough so as to mo...

Page 12: ...IS400 machine 12 First contact Long plate support kit...

Page 13: ...ment cylinder attachment Very low security level N3 Standard Inputs Outputs Very low security level N5 External spindle Inputs Outputs Very low security level N6 Parallel port Very low security level...

Page 14: ...ing parts of the machine have enough room to move freely avoid any accidental unplugging of the cables The machine s power supply cable being used as a sectionning device it must be easily accessible...

Page 15: ...an ISIS console linked to an IS table the machines should be connected to the same mains line Avoid using the same line to supply inductive or capacitive machines as well as the Gravograph machine mo...

Page 16: ...the mains supply To cut off the mains supply to your machine in the case of severe problems unplug the mains cable 3 or swith off the machine with the stop switch I at the right side of the machine M...

Page 17: ...your Gravograph distributor for the products available These cables are adapted for the machines to which they will be connected They must be in conformity with the electromagnetic compatibility stand...

Page 18: ...S400 connection using the USB port 1 Plug the USB cable into the USB N8 port of the IS400 machine diagram 13 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port of the PC pict 14 Refer to the installation manual o...

Page 19: ...Mini Delta Ribbon connector 2 Plug the parallel cable not supplied into the parallel port of the PC diagrams 11 and 12 Refer to the installation manual of the computer for the parallel port The connec...

Page 20: ...ns if you are leaving the workstation end of the day for example physical damage fall fire liquids coming into machine mechanical electrical electronic faults leading to a possible breakdown in case o...

Page 21: ...to display the messages in English To choose the language desired press as many times as necessary The selected language is displayed on the screen To validate your choice press The following message...

Page 22: ...firm Validate by pressing SAVE CONFIGURATION Saving The message on the screen indicates that the message that you have carried out is being saved In this way the display language that you have just ch...

Page 23: ...er 5 or more Microsoft Word 2000 or more Windows Media Player Polices Arial Microsoft Sans Serif Verdana 2 Insert the CD ROM in the drive and close the drive 3 Wait until the Installation screen is di...

Page 24: ...jigs according to the thickness of the plate The plate should be slightly higher than the jigs pict 26 to avoid that the regulating nose touches the jigs 5 Mark the middle of the plate 6 Centre the p...

Page 25: ...on the LCD screen of the control panel of the IS400 JOYSTICK X xxx xx I Y xxx xx 8 Move the spindle to the first corner pict of the area to engrave by using the joystick 9 Validate JOYSTICK X xxx xx I...

Page 26: ...transfer the composition to the IS400 machine The engraving machine displays the number of bytes received To engrave XXXX bytes received The following message is displayed for a few seconds as soon a...

Page 27: ...b must be completely loosened so that the spindle is rigid To engrave with a nose the setting depends on the hardness of the material on the cutter width and on the surface state of the plate selected...

Page 28: ...depth regulating nose touches the material to be engraved diagram 31 Press ZREF 0 00 mm to change To lower press 13 Open the belt housing of the tool holder diagram 32 14 Screw knob of cutter onto th...

Page 29: ...sate possible flatness faults of the plate 16 Tighten the screw of the cutter button to lock it into place For greater convenience we advise that you have as many cutter knobs as you have cutters so y...

Page 30: ...aterial used 19 Tighten the index finger in order to maintain the scaled knob in this position 20 Close the belt housing of the tool holder To avoid any risks of getting burnt the protective belt hous...

Page 31: ...tact IS400 machine 31 Adjusting the rotation speed on the spindle 21 Turn the button on the control panel to the speed required from 10000 to 20000 rpm If you wish the spindle to remain without rotati...

Page 32: ...210mm Always wear protective glasses againts chip ejection Before starting the engraving ensure that the spindle travel area is completely clear Ensure that no one is in the travelling area of the mo...

Page 33: ...the protective housing of the tool holder and take it out by lifting it upwards diagram 36 2 Loosen the 2 screws fixing the belt housing and the axis of the protective housing of the tool holder then...

Page 34: ...ne to be adjusted without having to return it to the distributor If you notice that it is out of line in relation to your engraving measurements adjust the machine To adjust the machine 1 Switch on th...

Page 35: ...peat steps 6 and 7 until the cutter easily slides in 9 Once it is correctly adjusted take the cutter out of the spindle 10 Adjust the position of the Z mechanical stop Adjust the Z position so that su...

Page 36: ...20 Max opening mm 230 Height of jaws mm 75 Spindle and jig clearance mm 33 Standard spindle Tool Type Rotating top loading Diameter mm 4 36 inches 11 64 Max rotation speed tr min 20000 Spindle displa...

Page 37: ...eristics Machine Power supply V 100 240 Max absorbed current A 3 5 Frequency Hz 50 60 Output W 300 Insulation Classe 1 Type of service S1 Electromagnetic compatibility Emission norm EN 50081 1 residen...

Page 38: ...mensions mm 450 x 220 x 150 Maximum object weight kg Min max diameter mm 110 Max length mm 200 Vacuum table Reference user manual Ext dimensions mm 353 x 360 x 30 Max extraction surface mm 310 x 210 M...