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- Page 1 EGX-400/600 ADA Hardware and Software Setup Guide v1.0...
- Page 2 EGX-400/600 ADA Hardware and Software Setup Guide NOTES: This guide covers configuration of the Raster Braille Dot cutter and Character cutter. Raster Pen Attachment. FlexiEngrave and EngraveLab software configuration and workflow.
- Page 3 Configuration of the Raster Braille Dot Cutter and Character Cutter...
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Page 4: Configuring Engraving Cutters
Configuring Engraving Cutters Switch the primary power on which is located on NOTES: the left rear of the unit. Turn the Emergency (secondary power) switch clockwise to power the unit on. The control panel will power on and display the model and boot version. - Page 5 Configuring Engraving Cutters On the control panel press the MENU key multiple NOTES: times until the I/O, OTHERS, TEACHING, SELF menu is displayed. Using the arrow keys on the control panel move the cursor to OTHERS and press the ENTER key to enter the sub-menu.
- Page 6 Configuring Engraving Cutters Using the arrow keys on the control panel move NOTES: the carriage so that the spindle unit is over the lower left corner of the material. Once the spindle is over the lower left corner of the material, press the XY ORIGIN SET button and press the ENTER key to set that as your origin point.
- Page 7 Configuring Engraving Cutters NOTES: Install the Nosecone assembly on the spindle assembly counterclockwise until it stops and then clockwise 2 full turns and set to 0 (may need to mark the nosecone to indicate the 0 position). NOTE: Be careful not to cross thread the •...
- Page 8 Configuring Engraving Cutters Place a flat plate under the nosecone and insert NOTES: the cutter until it touches the plate. Tighten the cutter to the brass knob. This will zero the cutter for the proper cut depth for the Raster Braille.
- Page 9 Configuring Engraving Cutters Turn the nose cone counterclockwise back to the NOTES: originating zero position (35 clicks). Both cutters are configured for the proper depth and only need to be removed with the brass knob to switch between the two.
- Page 12 Configuring Raster Attachment Remove the 2 screws that hold the cover latch NOTES: plate to the housing. Remove the lower cable tie that holds the wiring harness to the carriage housing. Rotate cable tie mount 180 degrees and install new cable tie.
- Page 13 Configuring Raster Attachment Install provided acrylic spacer between the latch NOTES: plate and the motor . Insert provided screws to reattach the latch plate. Close the spindle cover and your Raster Pen is now ready for operation. Figure A shows the Raster Pen in the up position.
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Page 15: Pen Attachment
Setting and using the Raster Pen Attachment To use the Raster Pen attachment, tighten the Z NOTES: Axis screw. Press the MENU key multiple times until the I/O, OTHERS, TEACHING, SELF menu is displayed. Select the OTHER menu and press the ENTER key. Press the MENU key multiple times until the AUTO Z Control Menu is displayed and press the ENTER key. - Page 16 Configuring Software for Raster Braille, Character cutter and Raster Pen with EngraveLab / FlexiEngrave...
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Page 17: Engravelab Configuration For Ada/Braille Signage
EngraveLab Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Launch EngraveLab. Setup Braille job in accordance with ADA Laws, guidelines and regulations. Please refer to software documentation for generating Braille data. Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults to configure the driver for the Braille drill. Select the driver, set tool for Braille, uncheck Output Tool Paths and click Apply. - Page 18 EngraveLab Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Once the Braille is output, configure the engraver for the Raster Attachment. Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults. With EngraveLab v8.0 under the tool option, select Raster Braille. With EngraveLab 7.1 under the tool option, select Multi Pass Depth. Input the Y offset value which is measured from the center position of the Raster Pen to the center position of the tool in the spindle unit.
- Page 19 EngraveLab Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Apply the tactile material in the area where the pictogram/text is located. Configure the engraver for cutting out the pictogram and text and insert the character cutter. Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults and for the Tool select Auto Z Enabled, click on Output Tool Paths and ensure that the Also Cut Contour Paths box is unchecked and click OK.
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Page 20: Flexiengrave Configuration For Ada/Braille Signage
FlexiEngrave Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Launch FlexiEngrave. Setup Braille job and appropriate toolpaths in accordance with ADA Laws, guidelines and regulations. Please refer to software documentation for generating Braille data. Select the entire graphic (pictogram, text and Braille) and click on the Engrave icon. - Page 21 FlexiEngrave Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Click on the options tab and double click the 0.060in. Braille tool. Set the XY Velocity to 100mm/sec., Z Velocity to 2mm/sec. And Spindle RPM to 14000RPM and click Apply. Configure the engraver and the Raster Braille drill tool and select Send to output the Raster Braille to the engraver.
- Page 22 FlexiEngrave Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Click on the General tab and input the Y offset value which is measured from the center position of the Raster Pen to the center position of the tool in the spindle unit. This value is set under the Drawing Offset section.
- Page 23 FlexiEngrave Configuration for ADA/Braille Signage. Brush off the excess material and weed away the tactile material to show the finished product and frame and/or mount. Your ADA compliant sign is now complete.
- Page 24 For more information on Roland Signmaking Systems, please visit Roland DGA Corporation at www.rolanddga.com. For more information about Raster Braille, please contact Accent Signage Systems at www.accentsignage.com...