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- Page 1 This product and this document have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprints or errors, please inform us. Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.
- Page 2 This product is a Group 1 device. Radio frequency energies in the form of electromagnetic radiation, induction, and/or electrostatic bonding are not used nor deliberately emitted when processing material or during examination/ analysis. Roland DG Corporation has licensed the MMP technology from the TPL Group.
- Page 3 Manufacturer: ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, 431-2103 JAPAN The authorized representative in the EU: Roland DG EMEA, S.L. Parc Tecnologic del Valles C/ Ceramistes, 6 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles / Barcelona Spain For EU Countries WARNING This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user...
- Page 4 REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL Operating Instructions STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position be- fore plugging in. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. the owner's manual for recommended accessories. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting The use of improper accessories may cause risk of wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Preparing the Machine for Use ..............28 Step 1: Checking the Included Items ..................28 Step 2: Installing the Roland DG Software Package ............29 Step 3: Connecting the Cable ....................32 Switching On the Machine's Power Switch (Setting the Panel Display Language) ..33 Step 4: Step 5: Connecting the Machine to a Computer Using a USB Cable ....... -
Page 7: To Ensure Safe Use
To Ensure Safe Use Improper handling or operation of this machine may result in injury or damage to property. Points that must be observed to prevent such injury or damage are described as follows. About WARNING and CAUTION Notices Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe WARNING injury should the unit be used improperly. - Page 8 Doing so may result in injury. If the cover is after ingesting alcohol or any medication. cracked or broken, contact your authorized Operation requires unimpaired judgment. Roland DG Corporation dealer. Operating the machine with impaired judg- ment may result in an accident.
- Page 9 This is to enable quick disconnection of the fire, electrical shock, or injury. Contact your power plug in the event of an emergency. authorized Roland DG Corporation dealer. Install the machine next to a power outlet. Also, provide enough empty space to allow immediate access to the power outlet.
- Page 10 To Ensure Safe Use WARNING Never use cutting oil. This machine is not designed for the flow of cutting oil. Oil may get inside the machine and cause fire or electrical shock. Never use a pneumatic blower. This machine is not compatible with a pneu- matic blower.
- Page 11 To Ensure Safe Use Cutting waste and workpieces are flammable and toxic. WARNING CAUTION Never attempt to cut magnesium or any Wear dust goggles and a mask. Wash other such flammable material. away any cutting waste remaining on the hands. Fire may occur during cutting.
- Page 12 To Ensure Safe Use Warning labels Warning labels are affixed to make areas of danger immediately clear. The meanings of these labels are as follows. Be sure to heed their warnings. Also, never remove the labels or allow them to become obscured.
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Page 13: Pour Utiliser En Toute Sécurité
Pour utiliser en toute sécurité La manipulation ou l’utilisation inadéquate de cet appareil peuvent causer des blessures ou des dommages matériels. Les précautions à prendre pour prévenir les blessures ou les dommages sont décrites ci-dessous. Avis sur les avertissements Utilisé pour avertir l’utilisateur d’un risque de décès ou de blessure ATTENTION grave en cas de mauvaise utilisation de l’appareil. - Page 14 L’utilisation de l’appareil exige un jugement Vous risqueriez de vous blesser. Si le cou- sans faille. L’utilisation avec les facultés vercle est fissuré ou brisé, communiquer affaiblies peut entraîner un accident. avec le représentant Roland DG autorisé.
- Page 15 Ne jamais l’utiliser de manière le représentant Roland DG autorisé. abusive ou excessive. Le non-respect de cette consigne peut pro- Ne jamais placer d’objet inflammable à...
- Page 16 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ATTENTION ATTENTION Ne jamais utiliser d’air sous pression. Si l’appareil doit rester inutilisé pendant Cet appareil n'est pas conçu pour être net- une longue période, débrancher le câble toyé à l'aide d'un appareil soufflant. Des re- d’alimentation.
- Page 17 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Les rebuts et morceaux de la coupe sont inflammables et toxiques. ATTENTION ATTENTION Ne jamais tenter de couper du magnési- Si un aspirateur est utilisé pour ramasser um ni aucun autre matériau inflammable. les rognures de coupe, faire preuve de Un incendie peut se produire pendant la prudence pour empêcher que la pous- coupe.
- Page 18 Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Vignettes d’avertissement Des vignettes d’avertissement sont apposées pour qu’il soit facile de repérer les zones dangereuses. La sig- nification des vignettes est donnée ci-dessous. Respecter les avertissements. Ne jamais retirer les vignettes et ou les laisser s’encrasser. Avant Prudence : Outil acéré...
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Page 19: Important Notes On Handling And Use
Important Notes on Handling and Use This machine is a precision device. To ensure the full performance of this machine, be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe these may not only result in loss of performance but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. -
Page 20: Installing The Machine
Installing the Machine Step 1 : Deciding on an Installation Site Placement and Installation WARNING Unloading and placement are operations that must be performed by 4 people or more. Tasks that require undue effort when performed by a small number of people may result in physical injury. - Page 21 Installing the Machine Never install the machine in a location subject to wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity. Never install the machine in a location subject to shaking or vibration. Never install the machine in a location where the floor is tilted, not level, or unstable. ...
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Page 22: Step 2: Removing The Retainers
Installing the Machine Step 2 : Removing the Retainers Attach the retainers to protect the machine from vibration during shipment. When installation is complete, remove these and store them in the specified locations. WARNING Carry out these operations before you connect the power cord. The power turning on inadvertently during these operations may result in pinched hands or other injury. -
Page 23: Machine Highlights
For the latest information on this machine, see the Roland DG Corp. website (http://www.rolanddg.com). Operating the Machine To operate this machine, use the built-in panel and VPanel. The built-in panel is the operation panel that is installed in this machine. -
Page 24: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front Emergency stop button Front cover Press this in an emer- If you open this cover, gency to turn off the cutting automatically power and stop the stops for your safety. machine. P. 26 "Emergency Stop "... - Page 25 Part Names and Functions Spindle head In this document, the mechanisms around the spindle unit, including the spindle motor, are called the "spindle head." Spindle Spindle unit cover Collet ATC magazine Tool sensor Stocker number Stocker Magazine cover Z0 sensor/rotary axis con- nector This is for connecting a Z0 sensor or rotary axis unit...
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Page 26: Side
Part Names and Functions Side Right Side Cable clamp USB connector This is for connecting a USB cable. Power switch Power-cord connector Left Side Alarm lamp attachment location Attach an alarm lamp (commer- cially available) to the machine here. With the factory default setting, a cover is in place over the connection position. -
Page 27: Performing An Emergency Stop On This Machine
Performing an Emergency Stop on This Machine Emergency Stop When you press the emergency stop button, operation stops immediately. Canceling an Emergency Stop Procedure Switch off the power switch. Turn the button in the direction of the arrows. Switch on the power switch. -
Page 28: Emergency Stop Or Pause Due To Opening Or Closing The Cover
Emergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Cover To ensure safety, opening the front cover or the dust box cover during cutting or spindle rotation causes this machine to perform an emergency stop. Follow the displayed messages to cancel the emergency stop. Canceling an Emergency Stop Procedure When you close the cover, a message is displayed on the built-in panel. -
Page 29: Pause Due To Opening Or Closing The Cover
Emergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover To ensure safety, opening the front cover or the dust box cover during standby, when operations are paused, or in other situations when the spindle is not rotating will cause the machine to pause its operations and display a message. -
Page 30: Preparing The Machine For Use
T-shaped hexagonal screwdriver (1) Mounting screws (16) Hexagonal wrench (1) Detection pin (1) Tool positioner (1) MDX-50 Setup Guide Roland DG Software Ferrite Core (1) Cloth for care (1) (1) (this document) Package CD (1) Tool holder (6)* Tool holder (2)* (6 mm or 0.25 in.) -
Page 31: Step 2: Installing The Roland Dg Software Package
Step 2 : Installing the Roland DG Software Package What Is the Roland DG Software Package? The following pieces of software are included on the Roland DG Software Package CD. "(*1)" indicates drivers and software that are required for the operation of this machine. - Page 32 Log on to Windows as the computer's administrator (or as an "Administrators" account). Insert the Roland DG Software Package CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. When the automatic playback window appears, click [Run menu.exe]. If a "User Account Control"...
- Page 33 Click [Install]. When the window shown in the following figure appears, click [OK]. Click [Install], select "Roland MDX-50" for the device name and "USB" for the port, and then click [Start]. The driver installation begins. Follow the on-screen explanations to proceed with the installation.
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Page 34: Step 3: Connecting The Cable
Preparing the Machine for Use Viewing User's Manuals The documentation for the machine and for the software programs is in electronic format. Follow the proce- dure below to view these manuals. " P. 21 "Documentation Included with the Machine" Windows 10 and 7 From the [Start] menu, click [All apps] (or [All Programs]), [MDX-50 Manuals], and then click [User's Manual]. -
Page 35: Step 4: Switching On The Machine's Power Switch (Setting The Panel Display Language)
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 4 : Switching On the Machine's Power Switch (Setting the Panel Display Language) WARNING This procedure makes the machine operate. Before you perform this procedure, check to make sure that operation of the machine will not create any hazard or danger. Procedure Close the front cover and the dust box cover. -
Page 36: Step 5: Connecting The Machine To A Computer Using A Usb Cable
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 5 : Connecting the Machine to a Computer Using a USB Cable Important • For the USB cable, use the included cable. • Do not use a USB hub. Connection may not be possible. Procedure Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable. -
Page 37: Step 6: Starting Vpanel
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 6 : Starting VPanel Procedure Close the front cover and the dust box cover. Display VPanel. Windows 10 and 7 From the [Start] menu, click [All apps] (or [All Programs]), [VPanel for MDX-50], and then click [VPanel for MDX-50]. -
Page 38: Step 7: Performing Spindle Run-In
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 7 : Performing Spindle Run-in Perform spindle run-in to stabilize the rotation of the spindle. Procedure Click in the VPanel top window, the [Maintenance] tab, and then click [Spindle...]. The VPanel "Spindle maintenance" dialog box appears. Click [Start] next to "Run-in."... -
Page 39: Step 8: Correcting The Machine (Automatic Correction)
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 8 : Correcting the Machine (Automatic Correction) Performing automatic correction will correct the ATC magazine and rotary axis positions. Required Items Detection pin Cloth for care Install the detection pin. Use the included cloth for care to wipe clean the detection pin and the protrusions on the left and right of the ATC magazine. - Page 40 Preparing the Machine for Use Perform automatic correction. Click in the VPanel top menu, the [Correction] tab, and then click [Automatic cor- rection]. The VPanel "Automatic correction" dialog box appears. Select the [Magazine] check box, and then click [Start Correction]. You can use the [Rotary axis unit] check box when you are using the optional rotary axis unit.
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Page 41: Step 9: Exiting Vpanel
Preparing the Machine for Use Step 9 : Exiting VPanel Procedure Right-click in the task tray, and then click [Exit]. M EM O Even if you click the Close button ([x]) to close the top window, you will not exit VPanel. Step 10 : Switching Off the Machine's Power Procedure Switch off the power switch. -
Page 42: Machine Specifications
Machine Specifications Power Rating and Serial Number Location Serial number The serial number is required for maintenance, servicing, and support. Never peel off the label. Power rating Use a power supply that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here. Expansion Port Specifications I m po r t an t Be sure to turn off the power of machine when the cable connect (or remove) to the machine. - Page 43 Machine Specifications Note Be sure to use the expansion port within the rated range shown above. Do not apply additional voltage to the terminal. Do not short-circuit the terminal to ground. Expansion Port 2 Signal IN/OUT Overview/function number Connect this to the power supply GND. Reserve RXD This is a spare output for communication.
- Page 44 Machine Specifications Female terminal Output specifications Output terminal Output: Open collector Output capacity: 10 mA max. GND EXT Input specifications +24 V Power supply voltage: 24 V ± 10% 3.3 K Input current: 10 mA or less Input terminal...
- Page 45 Machine Specifications Alarm Lamp Connector PIN number Signal Overview/function Set the output up to 150 mA. (left) ERROR This signal activates when a fatal error occurs. BUSY This signal activates when the machine is operating. READY This signal activates when preparations are complete. (right) Connector layout 2 3 4...
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Page 46: Dimensional Drawings
Machine Specifications Dimensional Drawings Unit: mm (inch) External Dimensions 620 (24.41) 50 (1.97) 660 (25.98) 760 (29.92) 125 (4.92) 580 (22.83) 900 (35.43) * A space of 700 mm (27.56 inch) in front of the product is required when pulling out the dust box cover. - Page 47 Machine Specifications Table 8- ø4.5 (ø0.18), ø9 (ø0.35) 4.2 × 7 ø4.2 countersunk surface (0.17 × 0.28) slot (ø0.17) 19 (0.75) 216 (8.50) 73 (2.87) 254 (10) 400 (15.75) X-axis travel Detection pin 43 (1.69) ø7 (ø0.28)
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Page 48: Specifications
Short-term temporary overvoltage: 1440 V Long-term temporary overvoltage: 490 V Included items Power cord, USB cable, manual, Roland DG Software Package CD, detection pin, hexagonal screwdriver, hexagonal wrench, wrench, tool holder, tool positioner, Z0 sensor, etc. System Requirements for USB Connection Computer A model preinstalled with Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 (32 or 64 bit) or an upgraded com-...
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