Overview Of The Installation Procedure; Required Setup Operations For The Atc-Equipped Models - Roland ZAT-540 User Manual

Overview of the Installation Procedure

This is an overview of the installation procedure. For the specific steps required to install this unit, see the following sec-
tion.
Set Up the Modeling machine
 Finish installing the modeling machine, installing and setting up the program and other software, and connecting the
modeling machine to the computer.
 If an optionally available T-slot table is to be used, finish installing it at this time.
 If an optionally available safety cover is to be used, leave it uninstalled at this time.
Install the ATC Unit
Install this unit.
Install the Rotary Axis Unit
When you are using the unit in combination with a rotary axis unit, install the ATC unit first, before you install the rotary
axis unit.
Important Notes on Installation Operations
Before installing, clean away any cutting waste and any soiling on the installation surface. Any foreign
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matter that becomes caught between components may reduce accuracy.
For several parts, the installation location is determined by butting the part flush against a surface.
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Because accuracy can be reduced by improper contact when doing this, carry out such procedures
especially carefully.
About Use in Combination with a Rotary Axis Unit
If you intend to use this unit in combination with a rotary axis unit, then install this unit first, before you install the rotary axis
unit. If the rotary axis unit is already installed on the machine, then it must first be removed.
About Installation of a Safety Cover
If you're using an optionally available safety cover, install this unit first, and then install the safety cover. If the safety cover
is already installed, then remove it.
About VPanel Settings
VPanel automatically detects this unit when it is installed. You don't need to make any special settings.

Required Setup Operations for the ATC-equipped Models

For the MDX-540SA and MDX-540A, carry out the following operations.
In "2-3 Step 2: Attach the Magazine Unit," the procedures for mounting the Z-origin sensor (☞ p. 35 or p.
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38)
The procedures in "2-6 Step 5: Supply Compressed Air" (☞ p. 45)
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Other installation and mounting operations are complete at the time the machine is shipped from the factory.
2-1 Before Installing
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