Page 2 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems All rights reserved. No parts of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means - graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems - without the written permission of the publisher.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Profile Cutting ................................88 Example Job 4 - Profile Cutting ................................. 89 Vectorizing Bitm aps and Creating Vector Fills ................................94 Vectorizing a Bitmap in Vision Express Softw are ................................. 94 Vector (Hatch) Fills ................................. 96 5 Advanced Operation ........................... 103 Setting and Using Custom Hom e Positions ................................
Page 4 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual 1 Multi Mat Information ........................... 125 2 Cleaning ........................... 125 3 Changing the Motor Belt ........................... 127 4 Side Cover Removal ........................... 127 5 Motion System Cleaning & Lubrication ........................... 128 6 Changing the Motor Brushes ...........................
Page 5: Part I Introduction
Introduction About This Manual This manual provides you with information about the Vision Engraving or Routing system. Beginning with unpacking the machine and continuing through installation, operation and lifetime machine maintenance. This manual does not teach the user how to become an expert in engraving, computer usage, or engraving software.
Page 6: Disclaimer And Warranty Information
Vision does not warrant defects caused by a failure to provide a suitable environment for the system, by unauthorized attachments, by modifications or repairs other than by Vision, by use of the System for other than its original intention, or by other misuse or abuse of the System.
Page 7 System, its fitness, quality, merchantability, or otherwise. Any warranties implied by law are hereby expressly disclaimed. No oral or written information or advice given by Vision, its Dealers, Distributors, Agents, or Employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty.
Page 8: Safety Precautions
User's Manual! Failure to comply may result in damage to the equipment and/or inflict serious personal injury! Ø Only trained personnel should operate the Vision Engraver or Router. All individuals operating this equipment must read and understand the User's Manual and have been trained by a competent authorized user.
Page 9 Ø If your machine does not operate properly; in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it, immediately unplug it and contact Vision's service department or your local distributor. Ø Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.
Page 10 Forcing the machine or its attachments to do work it was not intended to do may cause permanent damage to the machine and serious injury may occur to the operator. If there are any questions about the abilities of your machine, please call the Vision technical support team at 602-439-0600.
Page 11: Part Ii General Information
1 Phoenix 1212 Machine ü 1 Phoenix 1212 Warranty Card ü 1 Phoenix 1212 Installation Guide ü 1 White/Blue or Orange USB security dongle - Contains User Manual and Vision Software ü 1 Ethernet Network Cable (P/N 20-1074-00) ü 1 Power Cord ü...
Page 12: Machine Description & Terminology
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Machine Description & Terminology This chapter briefly describes the major components of the Phoenix 1212 engraver and will help you identify the parts of your engraver which are discussed elsewhere in this manual. SPECIFICATIONS: Z-Axis Clearance: 1.25 inch (31.75 mm)
Page 13 7. Y-Axis Leadscrews - These are threaded rods located underneath the Side Covers. Driven by the stepper motors, the lead screws rotate and causes the Gantry to move along the rails in the Y-Axis direction. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 14 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual 8. Engraving Motor - The engraving motor or “spindle motor”, is the large motor under the Carriage Assembly. The engraving motor drives a belt and pulley system, which turns the engraving cutter during the engraving process.
Page 15 22. T-Slot Table - This table acts as a support base for the material being engraved. The T-Slots can be used with hold down clamps and other accessories to hold items securely during the engraving process. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 17: Slot Table Removal/Height Adjustment
NOTE: Be sure to label each riser with its location, so that when the risers are re-installed, the table is properly leveled. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 18: Part Iii Installation
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Installation NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMPUTER USED TO OPERATE THE VISION ENGRAVER OR ROUTER BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. THIS ALLOWS THE USER TO ALLOW VISION'S TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ACCESS THE MACHINE AND TROUBLESHOOT IF NECESSARY.
Page 19: Vision Software Installation
Installation Vision Software Installation Insert the Vision USB dongle into the USB port on the computer. Navigate to the Devices and Drives area on your PC. Double click on the Vision icon to open the files on the USB dongle.
Page 20 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The Vision S5 Software Wizard will guide you through the process of installing the software. Press Next to continue. Press Install to continue © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 21 Installation Setup wizard will install the program. Select Finish to continue the software installation. Choose your preferred language and click ok. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 22 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The Vision 10 Setup Screen will appear. Press Next. After accepting the license agreement, click on the Next button. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 23 Installation Select Next (or change the destination folder - not recommended). Select Next to create the folder. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 25 Installation Select the Phoenix 1212 S5 by placing a check mark in the box to the left of Phoenix 1212 in the Manufacturer list, then select Next. If you purchase another engraving system from Vision, it can be added to the machine list at a later date from within the Vision software.
Page 26 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Select Continue to install True Type fonts and Vision Engraving Fonts on your computer. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 27 Installation Click yes to install all additional fonts from your C:\ Drive. All system fonts will be installed. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 28 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Press OK Press on the Finish button. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 29 Installation Press the Exit button . The Vision manuals icon should now appear on your computer's desktop along with an icon for your version of Vision 10 software. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 30: Machine Connections
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Machine Connections On the rear of the Phoenix 1212, there are three connection ports. The power cord, the USB port, the RJ- 45 ethernet port, and the remote on/off port for optional equipment. Phoenix 1212 (rear view) Connect the power cord to a 110 - 220 VAC source, then plug the power cable into the port on the back of the machine.
Page 31 The two options for connecting the Phoenix 1212 to the computer are: Direct connection to the computer or direct connection using a network hub or switch. Both of these · methods require the same setup. Connection through a company network · © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 32: Direct Connection To Computer
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Follow the steps from one of the two sections below to configure the IP address depending on the connection type above. 3.3.1 Direct Connection to Computer Direct connection to the computer or direct connection using a network hub or switch.
Page 33 Select the Connectivity Screen icon. Confirm that the LCD shows the Mode is set to static. If the Mode displays DHCP, press the mode icon. This will change the Mode to display Static. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 34 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Confirm that the LCD shows the Address is set to 192.168.5.101. If the Address is not set to 192.168.5.101, it will need to be changed. Press the tools icon. Enter the numbers 192.168.5.101 with the numbers on the LCD. If you make a mistake, you can press the left arrow to erase a number.
Page 35 The IP address of the computer IP address will need to be set to match the machines network settings. To set the computer's IP address, right click on the network icon in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop screen. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 36 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Select "Open Network & Internet settings". (In Windows 7 and Windows 8 select "Open Network and Sharing Center") Select "Change adaptor options". (In Windows 7 and Windows 8 select "Change adapter settings") Right click on the Ethernet adapter shown and select "Properties".
Page 37 Installation Select "Use the following IP address:" and enter 192.168.5.100 for the IP address and enter 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Select OK. The Windows network settings are the machine are now configured. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 38: Network Connection
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual 3.3.2 Network Connection Connecting through an office network Once the machine is connected to the company network port, power the machine on. The power switch for the Phoenix 1212 is located on the power supply box for the machine. Once the machine has initialized, the home screen will appear on the LCD screen.
Page 39 Installation Select the Settings Screen icon. Select the Connectivity Screen icon. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 40 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Confirm that the LCD shows the Mode is set to DHCP. If the Mode displays Static, press the mode icon. This will change the Mode to display DHCP. Make a note of the address that is displayed. This will be needed at a later step in the setup. NOTE: If an IP address is not displayed, check with your network administrator to confirm that your network is configured for DHCP.
Page 41 Press the X to exit the connection screen. Press the X to return to the home screen. Open the Vision 10 Software by selecting the Vision Expert 10, Vision Express 10 or Vision Pro 10 icon from the Windows desktop.
Page 42 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual In the Engraving defaults window select the setup button. Select the port tab. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 43 Installation In the "IP address" box, enter the IP address that was displayed on the Vision Express in a previous step. You can see this address from the machine home screen by pressing settings icon and then the connectivity screen icon.
Page 45 Installation Next, press Apply and OK to save the settings. The machine and Vision software are now configured. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 46: Part Iv The Front Panel
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The Front Panel Home Screen The home screen contains four buttons: Home Machine, Job Folder Screen, Jog/Offset Screen, and Settings Screen. The home screen also has a Data Receive light that is green when the machine is receiving data from the computer and blank all other times.
Page 47 The Z+ and Z- arrows jog the Z axis up and down and are usually used to set the surface. The jog speed button has no effect on the Z jog speed as this is constant. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 48 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Set Offset To set an offset location press the offset number button until you reach the desired number. Offset number 1 is always reserved for the machine home (upper left corner 0,0,0) and can not be overwritten.
Page 49 IP address including (.) and then hit the Enter button. The Mask may be red now and using the numbers type in the mask address and hit the enter button. The screen will say changing IP and then the Addr and Mask will be displayed. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 50 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Tools Screen The Tools Screen contains ten buttons and one slider that is associated with the spindle button. The X button exits this screen and jumps to the screen above. The vise button is used to set the location of the center of a vise if used on this machine.
Page 51 Measure Feature Press plate size, then measure in Vision software. The machine goes into measure mode, the laser pointer turns on, and the machine screen will change to the Measure screen shown below. Using the X and Y jog buttons on this screen, jog the laser pointer to the top left corner of the desired engraving area and press the green check (select) mark.
Page 52 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Emergency Stop Screen When the Emergency button is activated on the machine the Emergency Stop Screen will appear on the Front Panel and not allow the operator to do anything on the machine until the Emergency stop is deactivated.
Page 53: Part V Step By Step Operation
Double-sided tape or Multi Mat material are available from your Vision Distributor or directly from Vision. The quick lock vise is an optional accessory for the Vision Phoenix 1212 - see the Optional Accessories section for details.
Page 54 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Edge Guides: The t-slot table edge guides need to be adjusted to the thickness of material that you are engraving. If they are not adjusted properly, the machine may not engrave characters completely. Edge Guides (Side View ) To adjust the edge guides, loosen the edge guide thumbscrews and raise the edge guides to their top position, then lightly tighten the thumbscrews.
Page 55: Zeroing The Cutter
The advantage of this device is that it eliminates the need to perform a surface setting procedure. It is used when utilizing a nose cone or diamond drag cutter. It cannot be used without a nose cone, such as when burnishing or setting multiple pass depths in the software. Procedure © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 56 “Non-nose-riding” - WITHOUT proximity sensor When setting a depth in the Vision software, the proximity sensor should be turned off in the Cut Toolbox (in the Vision software program before sending the job to the machine). Also, make sure that there is no “float”...
Page 57: Step By Step Operation
In the following sections, there are 4 example jobs the user can use to learn the different ways to use the Vision Phoenix 1212. In the first section, the machine will be set up to perform a diamond drag operation on coated aluminum and a simple plate will be engraved.
Page 58: Example Job 1 - Diamond Drag
In this first example, Diamond Drag engraving will be performed on a 3" x 2" plate. The material used for this example application is black painted aluminum. Starting with a new file in Vision software, the first step is to adjust the plate size to match the plate to be engraved.
Page 59 Step by Step Operation Click on the Plate Size icon. The Plate Size window will appear with either the last plate size used, or the default size for the Vision Phoenix 1212 engraver. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 60 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Click on the Current Selection drop down list and select Custom. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 61 Step by Step Operation Enter the plate size to be engraved - for this example 3" x 2". © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 62 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual To add text, click on the Text Tools icon. The flyout icons will appear, then select the Text Compose icon. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 63 The user should become familiar with the various ways fonts can be formatted with the toolbar options. For this example, the only change was for the font height, which was set to 0.500". Begin typing text to be engraved. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 64 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual In order to align the text to the center of the plate, select Layout Arrange and Distribute Align to Sign Blank Center (as shown below) from the top toolbar. Note that there are several ways to align objects within the Vision software.
Page 65 Step by Step Operation At this point, the screen should appear as below. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 66 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Next, the material should be placed on the engraving table, with the upper left corner of the material positioned in the home position (upper left corner of the engraving table). Note that the Multi Mat material has been placed on the t-slot table in order to hold the engraving material in place.
Page 67 The Cut Toolbox will appear and the options for engraving will appear on the top toolbar. Make sure the Device selected is for your machine, then select the material drop down. Select Metals (Diamond Drag). Press the Engrave button in the cut toolbox to send the job to the machine. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 68 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual We want to first perform a dry run to verify we will be engraving in the correct area. On the machine press the magnifying glass to use the laser feature to outline a box around the area we will be engraving.
Page 69 Step by Step Operation The finished piece should appear as shown below. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 70: Rotary Engraving
The cutter is now zeroed. To run a job, set up the job in the Vision Software. (For more information on this, see the Vision Engraving Software manual and the example job file in the next section). Put the material on the t-slot table as described in the previous section.
Page 71: Example Job 2 - Rotary Engraving
The Vacuum Chip Removal System significantly reduces these problems and provides for a cleaner work area. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 72 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual As with Example Job 1, the first step is to set the plate size in the Vision software. Then, we will enter the text using the Frame Text Compose tool as shown below. With this tool selected, text will automatically be centered and have automatic Kerning. In the below example, the font was changed to Casual1, with a height of 1.250 inches and a slant of 19 degrees.
Page 73 Cut Toolbox shows that the Vacuum, Prox, Dry Run, and Spindle are all enabled. Since this is the second example job, sending a Dry Run job to the engraver is suggested. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 74 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Select the Engrave Icon to send the file to the engraver. Place the material on the table (shown with Multi Mat on the t-slot table to hold the engraving material in place), and press the start button on the machine to begin engraving.
Page 75 When the file is complete, remove the material from the table. HINT - Use a light bristle brush to clean out any debris that may remain in the engraved characters. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 76: Burnishing
5.4.3 Burnishing In this section, we will set up to engrave with a burnishing cutter. The figure below shows the Vision Phoenix 1212 spindle with a burnishing cutter and an optional EZ Rider burnishing adapter. The Vision Phoenix 1212 spindle with burnishing cutter Burnishing is different than standard rotary engraving mainly because the nose cone is not used to set the depth of cut.
Page 77 Move the Z down approximately 0.03 – 0.05 inches (0.5 – 1.0mm) to preload the EZ Rider spring. Select the set surface button. The Spindle will rise to confirm the surface has been set. Select the go to home button. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 78: Example Job 3 - Burnishing
Example Job 3 - Burnishing In this example, another feature in the Vision Software will be introduced. We will create a Plate Object in order to create multiple items with different text engraved on a single 8 x 6 inch (203 x 152 mm) piece of coated brass (also known as black brass or trophy brass).
Page 79 0.250 inches as shown, then click on Apply. Note that the page margins on the toolbar are located such that the top field is for the top margin, the left field is the left margin, etc. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 80 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The screen should then appear as below. Select the Text Compose Icon. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 81 Enter any text in the format you wish to use. In this example, two lines of text are entered as variables (it does not matter what you type. The text entered is only for formatting and will be replaced with the text imported from the .txt file). © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 82 Change the settings to Always compress or expand text to fit width, Method: Width compress/expand, and Apply to: Each Line Individually. Deselect Word Wrap, then select OK. For a detailed description of all the font modifications possible, refer to the Vision software help or user manual.
Page 83 In this example, a text file was created in order to copy and paste the variables into the Vision software. Highlight the text and select copy from the edit menu (or right click and select copy). Note that in this example, the two variables are entered as subsequent lines in the text file and that there may be difficulties when importing from other file formats.
Page 84 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual To insert the copied text, select Layout Plate Object Paste Clipboard Into Plate. Click in the center of the plate. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 85 Also, if there are more variables than can be fit into one plate in the Vision software, multiple plates (or pages) are automatically generated for individual output to the engraver. The lower right corner of the Vision software screen allows the user to view the individual pages.
Page 86 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual To finish this example job, set up the engraver for a metal burnishing application as described in the previous section and select the Engrave icon from the left toolbar, then click on the Tool Setup icon, chose Metals(Burnishing) as the material and click on OK.
Page 87 Step by Step Operation Note – In this example a toolpath was added to the plate objects to show where the name badges will be cut. (plate objects are shown in image below) © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 88: Profile Cutting
The cutter/beveler is used to create a contrast on the edge of the cut material. The figure below shows the Vision Phoenix 1212 spindle with a rotary cutter/beveler. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 89: Example Job 4 - Profile Cutting
First, we draw a rectangle using the shape tools Size the rectangle to be 3” X 1”. Set the X bounds to .25 and the Y to .25 to position the badge .25 inches away from the edge guides. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 90 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Now we round the corners by selecting the rectangle and pressing the round corners icon. In the text box put in .100 and click apply. Use the Frame Text Compose Tool to add text to the badge.
Page 91 Now make a male tool path by clicking on name badge and then pressing on the male toolpath icon. In the Tool Path screen select the profile cutter you are using the depth, and the color you would like to use for your cut path. (Here we use Red) Press Ok. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 92 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Holding Down Material Secure the material on the t-slot table. It is best to use Multi Mat to hold the material in place. The multi mat is great for holding the material when engraving and can also be used when profile cutting all the way through thinner materials.
Page 93 Engravers plastic (Cutter/Bevler). Now press the engrave icon to send the job to the machine. Press the magnifying glass on the touchscreen to preview the engraving area. When ready press the play button to start the profile cut. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 94: Vectorizing Bitmaps And Creating Vector Fills
It is often required that a scanned image or a bitmap file is requested to be engraved. Since the Vision engraver is vector based and requires vector lines in order to follow a path for engraving, these bitmaps will need to be converted to vector images before being sent to the engraver.
Page 95 The next screen has only one adjustment - Alignment Bitmap Density. There is a slider bar for darkening or lightening the image to show more or less detail. The default slider position is recommended. Select OK and the bitmap will be automatically converted to a vector outline for engraving. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 96: Vector (Hatch) Fills
When an outline of an object needs to have the interior, or sections of the interior engraved, the Hatch Fill tool is used. As an example, if a simple circle is drawn in the Vision software, but the user wants to engrave the entire circle, not just the outline, a hatch fill is used to create the vector fill path for the engraver to follow.
Page 97 Step by Step Operation Filling a simple object After creating a new file in the Vision Click, hold and drag a circle, then select the Hatch software, draw a circle using the Circle icon Fill icon from the Stroke and Fill Tools flyout menu.
Page 98 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Filling Outline Text Hatch fills can be applied to outline text, but not single line text. In the below example, Arial text was used by selecting the Frame Text Compose icon and clicking in the middle of the plate to create the text as shown.
Page 99 As with the previous example, the hatch fill is applied. Adjust the Tool width, Tool angle, Tool style and color as desired, then select Close. The file is ready to be sent to the engraver. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 100 Break Path icon to separate the individual outlines. Next, we will need to create a path. The Vision Express software has an intelligent path tool that will automatically detect portions of the graphic that are within outside vector lines and will create a hatch fill with the center portions left as unfilled.
Page 101 Then click and hold on the node in the center of the graphic. The automatic detection will display the areas that can be hatch filled. If this looks correct, select the Hatch Fill icon. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 102 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The hatch fill will be applied. Adjust the tool options as desired and select Close from the toolbar menu. The file is ready to be sent to the engraver. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 103: Advanced Operation
Step by Step Operation Advanced Operation The following sections are for users that have progressed through the step-by-step operation of the Vision Phoenix 1212 and want to know how to get the most out of their engraver. It can be challenging to correctly position text and/or graphics. Odd shaped items, which are difficult to measure or locate on the engraving table, pose the biggest problem to most users.
Page 104 The software defaults to offset #1 (top left corner of engraving table) so we will need to tell it to use this custom home in the software. Go to the Vision 10 software, click on the tool path to be engraved and press the engrave icon.
Page 105: Using The Measure Feature
The Measure Feature allows the user to jog to the material and set plate size using the laser feature of the machine. Open up the vision software and press the plate size icon © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 106 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Now press the measure button. Use the touch panel on the machine to Jog to the top left of the area to be engraved. Press the yellow select button in the middle of the screen, and the yellow background will disappear. Now jog to the bottom right of the area to be engraved and press the green select button.
Page 107 Step by Step Operation The touchscreen will now show a magnifying glass in the center. Press this to preview the new plate size engraving area using the machines laser. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 108: Using The Red Dot Laser Pointer For Positioning
A common and easy way to position text and graphics is to use the Red Dot Laser Pointer along with an outline of the area to be engraved in the Vision 10 Software. The Following example will walk the user through the process.
Page 109 Use the arrows to jog to the top edge of the piece of acrylic. Write down the Y position readout. (For rectangular items move the laser pointer to the top left corner of your engraving area. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 110 X and Y readouts for the upper left and the lower right corners of your engraving area. In the Vision 10 software we will now draw guidelines using the measurements we wrote down. To add a guideline, click with the right mouse button anywhere within the plate area. Now select Edit Guides.
Page 111 In Order to make sure we will be located properly we will use the machines dry run feature. Send the file to the engraver. Instead of pressing play on the touch screen, press the magnifying glass. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 112: Creating A Center Driver
Creating a Center Driver In this section, a custom driver will be created based on the Phoenix 1212 S5 Vise driver that will allow the user to set a home position in the center of an engraving area. The Vision 10 software will automatically position the job based on this center location.
Page 114 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The Plot widow will appear and from the Selected Driver drop down list, select the Phoenix 1212 S5 Vise driver. If this driver has not been installed, refer to the section - Installing Additional Drivers.
Page 115 Step by Step Operation Under the Installed Drivers section, make sure the Phoenix 1212 S5 Vise driver is selected, then select Create custom copy of selected driver. Type in Phoenix 1212 Center Driver, then click on OK. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 116 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Click on Apply, then click on OK. Select the Phoenix 1212 Center Driver we just created from the Selected Driver drop down list. Change the settings in the Move fields to 0 for both X and Y move, click on Apply and then click on Close.
Page 117 Set the plate size to match the engraving area you determined for your item. In this example, a 1.75" x 0.75" size was entered. Make sure the Selected Driver is the Phoenix 1212 Center Driver, then click on © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 118 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Type in the text or import the graphics you wish to use and center them in the plate. Now, we need to set the home position (set offset) for the item we are engraving. Move the spindle to the center of the engraving area.
Page 119 Select the Engrave icon from the left side toolbar. Double check to make sure that the Device is set to the Phoenix 1212 S5 Center Driver (on the top toolbar). Choose your material from the Material Setting drop down list on the top toolbar.
Page 120: Adjusting Spindle Pressure
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual 5.5.5 Adjusting Spindle Pressure In some cases, the pressure applied by the spindle (when engraving with the proximity sensor), will need to be adjusted. The Spindle Pressure Spring Adjustment knob can be turned to increase or decrease the amount of pressure.
Page 122: Installing Additional Drivers
Installing Additional Drivers If you need to install additional drivers, such as the Phoenix 1212 S5 Vise driver or for another machine, in the Vision 10 software, select File from the top menu bar, then select Install and click on Cutting Devices.
Page 124 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual The installation will proceed and the below window will appear briefly. When this window closes automatically, the driver(s) will then be available in the Device drop down list. If you wish to uninstall driver(s), simply follow the above procedure, and deselect the drivers by removing the check mark to the left of the machines you want to uninstall from the Manufacturer section of the Driver Installation Wizard window, then click on Next to remove those drivers.
Page 125: Part Vi Maintenance
Step by Step Operation Maintenance Vision strives for the highest quality in their manufacturing process to provide you with the most cost effective, reliable engraving machine in use today. Please remember that proper maintenance and care is necessary to achieve maximum product life expectancy.
Page 126 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual types of nose cones are available; one nose cone is designed to be used with the vacuum system, the other is not. Cleaning methods depend on the type of nose cone in use. With a vacuum chip removal system, most of the chips will be removed during the engraving process. If the suction nozzle becomes clogged, remove the hose connection to the nose cone.
Page 127: Changing The Motor Belt
2 years under moderate usage. To replace the belt, follow the steps below. NOTE: Be sure to purchase the specified replacement belt from Vision Engraving Systems. Having the correct belt size ensures proper operation of your engraver. NEVER EXCESSIVELY STRETCH THE BELT! Step 1 - Remove 4 screws on each side of Carriage Cover (8 screws total).
Page 128: Motion System Cleaning & Lubrication
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Then remove the 2 Allen Head Button screws under the back cover on each side of the machine. (Right side not shown). Remove the 3 Allen Head Button screws on the inside-front of each side cover. (Right side not shown).
Page 129 The Z-Axis linear bearing should be wiped down with a clean, dry cloth every week and a few drops of machine oil (such as 3-in-1 Oil) should be applied to the rail surfaces as per above. (Carriage and Side Covers Removed for Clarity) © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 130: Changing The Motor Brushes
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Changing the Motor Brushes Motor brushes are a wear item on the engraver and will eventually require replacement. Motor brushes experience wear during rotary engraving or cutting operations. The life of the motor brushes will depend on the usage of the machine and they will typically last for several years.
Page 131: Cleaning The Filter
2. Remove the filter guard by using a small flat blade screwdriver to pop the guard open. 3. Remove the filter and blow out the filter with low-pressure compressed air. 4. Replace the filter and filter guard by snapping it back in place. Cooling Fan Filter and Cover © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 132: Part Vii Troubleshooting
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Troubleshooting Engraving Problems Problem: Engraving on the plate is ”slanted“. Possible solutions: 1. Check material for squareness. Is the engraving material square? 2. Check to see if the material on the table is indeed at a true home and is square to your T-slot edge guides.
Page 133 1. The cutter speed is too fast relative to your X-Y speed. Slow your spindle speed down or increase your table speed. 2. The cutter is worn or damaged. Replace it, or have it re-sharpened. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 134 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Problem: There is ”fuzz“, ”fur“ or lines in the bottom of my cut showing each cutter path. Steps are noticeable in the bottom of the cut. Possible solutions: 1. This can be caused by dull cutters, the wrong cutter, or not enough overlap for each cut. Try changing cutter size slightly.
Page 135 3. Increase the pre-load of the burnishing adapter. 4. Try other materials. Same reasons as above. Some materials are too tough to engrave. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 136: Mechanical Problems
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Mechanical Problems Problem: No X, Y or Z-Axis movement. Possible solutions: 1. Check that the power switch is on. 2. Check the power cable to make sure it is plugged in properly to the machine.
Page 137 Problem: Spindle motor will not turn on. Possible solutions: 1. Check motor brushes. Problem: Motor belt will not stay on pulley. Possible solutions: 1. Motor belt is probably worn and needs to be replaced. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 138: Part Viii Optional Accessories
The system allows prompt removal of chips and dust created in the engraving process, reducing contamination and overheating in the spindle area. Chip removal also prevents the cutter from skipping over letters due to stray particles. This vacuum chip removal system is available with or without a Vision vacuum nose cone.
Page 139: Quick Lock Vise
This will keep the material from bowing in the center. The quick lock vise will only work on square or rectangular material. To hold down irregular shaped objects, you must use some other method. Ask your Vision Distributor or Vision if you need more information on this feature.
Page 140: Hold Down Clamps
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Hold Down Clamps Wedge Clamps Simply slide the clamp onto the T-slot table surface and position it over the edge of the engraving stock. The downward clamping force eliminates bowing. This clamp can be used with material up to 1/4” thick.
Page 141 This clamp is designed to hold down square or rectangular plates. By lining up the “V” cut-out of the clamp with the corner of the plate, the engraver is allowed maximum engraving space. It will hold material as thin as 1/32”. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 142: Fixtures
Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Fixtures Universal Pin Fixtures Available for the Versa Vise, T-slot table, and Self-Centering Vise. Also usable with other computerized engravers and Pantographs. These fixtures enable engraving on uniquely shaped items such as pens, lighters, knives, keychains, and more.
Page 143 T-slot system. Seal Fixture The Seal Fixture enables engraving on notary seals, medallions, coasters, paperweights, dog tags, and other round objects. Usable with the Quick-Lock or Versa Vise. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 144 Vision Phoenix 1212 S5 User Manual Adjustable Pen Fixture Enables engraving on most pens and cylindrical items that vary in diameter from end to end. Available for most computerized engravers and Pantographs. It is also usable with the Versa Vise and Self- Centering Vise.
Page 145: Clamping Vises
This vise is supplied with a removable front clamping plate which allows for the holding of thicker items. Self-Centering Deep Vise This self-centering vise allows for easy setup of odd-shaped items up to 3 1/4” deep. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...
Page 146 Small Self-Centering Vise This fixture allows you to hold various small items such as nameplates, signs and placards. Dowel pin settings allow this item to work with most Vision fixtures for even more versatility. © 2018 Vision Engraving & Routing Systems...

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