Turning & carving lathe motion control system (55 pages)
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. RichAuto—AutoNow B18 motion control system User’s manual Applied in B18-4 axis linkages controller Free download from http://www.richauto.com.cn 北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Add:5F, No.4 building, No. 4 Yard, Shengmingyuan Road, Zhongguancun Life Science Park Beiqing St., Changping District, Beijing 102206 China Tel/Fax:...
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The Company shall not be responsible for any loss caused by improper using or failure to comply with the rules of operation. Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd owns final interpretation of this manual, we reserves the rights to revise all information in this manual, including data, technical details, etc.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Foreword System introduction RichAuto CNC motion control systems are independently developed by Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. It can be widely applied to machinery, advertisement, woodworking, mold engraving machines, laser, flame, plasma cutting machines, woodworking lathe, dispensing machine and soon in the industry machine control field.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 12. Built-in 512 M memory. Adapt USB communication port with high efficiency for file transfer. Can read files in U disk and card reader directly. 13. Unique handheld structure which can be hold with one hand. With LCD display and 24 keys operation keyboard, intuitive and flexible operation, no longer rely on the computer, completely offline operation.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1 RichAuto system composition System composition RichAuto control system contains the following parts:hand-held controller (Hereinafter called “handle”), wiring board, 50-pin data transmission cable, USB communication cable. RichAuto schematic diagram of system accessories Handle Wiring board...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1.2.2 Wiring board The connection between handle and machine tool rely on the wiring board. As shown below, 50-PIN cable socket OUTPUT Terminal X axis Motor Y axis driver J8: INPUT Terminal control Z axis...
2 Handheld controller buttons introduction Buttons introduction RichAuto handheld control system has defined 24 operation buttons, each one provides one or more functions in different working states: Real photograph of pressing keys Forging ahead, create future together!
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Buttons instructions RichAuto provides 2 modes of button operations, including one-touch key & Combination keys. One-touch key:Press one key on the handheld controller keypad is executing the single key operation. Combination keys:Press two keys at the same time to achieve certain function is executing combination keys operation;...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Note: Users can also find the corresponding combination keys operation list at the back of the handle. Buttons details Key Name Function Start “resume work” combination function, will start processing at the position of system automatic searched line number...
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. axis negative movement, figure input, Menu move down selection axis negative movement, figure input, work speed ratio reducing under AUTO mode axis negative movement, figure input, Spindle speed reducing key under AUTO mode axis negative movement,figure...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. I/O description Input ports Pin functions Terminal Name Pin definition Attentions and parameters 24V+ Input power supply+ Provide 24V operating voltage for Recommend to use DC 24V the interface board after power (current = 3A) current...
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Output ports Termi Name Pin definition Pin functions Attentions and parameters FWD/REV Logic low Multi-Speed 1 Logic low Connect FWD&DCM, Multi-Speed 2 Logic low do not connect Y01 Logic low Multi-Speed 3 Logic low...
If origin detecting switch is different power supply type, the special detecting switch power supply is needed. (Recommend 24V origin detecting switch). RichAuto Interface board terminal can be divided into input terminal and output terminal: Input terminal:INPUT SIGNAL terminal; Main power supply terminal.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Example of PNP normally open proximity switch: 2) Tool setting: Simple constructed touch-off plate wiring 3) X5-X8:Default low level normally open Take the driver alarm as example: The alarm signal is normally closed, wiring method is series connection. Meanwhile, revise the voltage definition of X5.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. If the alarm signal is normally open, the wiring method is parallel connection. See as below, 3.3.2 Output terminals X axis pulse signal wiring (Y, Z axis pulse signal wiring is the same to X axis)
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. OUTPUT SIGNAL: Spindle output 3 line 8 states-1 3 line 8 states-2 ( ) 1 line 2 states Spindle ON/OFF Forging ahead, create future together!
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Spindle shift Remind:S1-S8 respective to 1st -8th shifts of spindle speed; When the spindle turns off, the screen shows “Fn”, letter ‘n’ is real number from 1 to 8, refers to the spindle shift number while spindle turns off.
The machine is in good connection if all the above setting is ok. Menu Description Menu category RichAuto-B1X motion control system divides its menu according to menu function: RichAuto B18 control system Machine Setup Auto Pro Setup...
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Save all changes and return to the "Pulse Equivalent" menu. Table size RichAuto system makes the table size as the soft limit values, in order to prevent machine over travel. Machine size must be less than or equal to the actual size of machine table.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. “ ” and input the new value, press “ ” to save the changes. To modify X, Y and Z axis value one by one in the same way. Save all changes and go back to the "Table size" menu.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Too high, it will cause the motor losing steps, jitter and even whistle; Set too small, it will reduce the operating speed of the entire graph. If the inertia of motion axes is heavy (shaft very heavy), can set a smaller starts peed; if the inertia of motion axes is light (shaft very light), can increase the start speed value.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. only effect during processing, not affect the speed in manual mode; System defaults max. speed X+/-,Y+/-are 60000000 mm/min, Z+ is 1800mm/min, Z- is 3000 mm/min. Distance Time Limit (Unit: s) When the Distance mode was selected, it will automatically switch back to Continuous movement mode if there is no action for a certain time of period.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. System default the fall down scale is 0.200, Fall speed=fast speed*fall scale, the maximum fall speed is Z- axis limit speed*fall scale. Fall height, system default is5.000mm. Fall down scale takes effect when the spindle falls to the fall height.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. G Code Setup Set special G code attribute, according to the actual need to make changes. (Ign=Ignore, Adj=Adjt=Adjust, AbsCntr= Absolute center) Blue parts indicate system default attributes. Setting: Press “ ” move cursor to where needs to modify, press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Array work Set array work parameters, including column count, Row count, Column space, Row space, Time Interval (unit: ms) Column space:The space along X axis; Row space: The space along Y axis; Total Processing times= column count* Row count Time Interval: System default 0, it means not wait.
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RichAuto the original 20 digits password which displays on the system screen, and then get new 20 digits from us to input into the controller to unlock all passwords.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. then press “ ” to save. Backup Password In condition of system parameters are disordered, to avoid incorrect operation such as covering off the correct system parameters or backup parameters. Don’t enter any number when it asks to input password, then press “...
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 4-grade password. Setting: Press “ ” to access into “Trial setting” menu, press “ ” to move the cursor and select different options, then press “ ” to get into, press “ ” to input numbers and after finished to press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. NOTE: If CNC machine manufacturers forgot all password, you can contact us and tell us 20-digit original password under “System Setup—Probation pas” menu, and then obtain new 20-digit password from us, enter the new numbers and press“...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Pro Info (Processing Information) Count the file completely processing number of times and time spent by file name. The record will be cleared when power off. Check Pro Time (Check Processing Time) Calculate processing time in accordance with the work speed. After reading G code, the screen will display the processing time.
Because system automatically saves coordinate value when it exits normally. Import processing file Before processing, generally we should import files. RichAuto system has 2 ways to import files: U disk file processing and inner file processing. 1) Directly import the processing file into U disk, and then run with the U disk inserting in the controller.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Manual Param X SLOW 1200.000 Y SLOW 1200.000 Z SLOW 1200.000 Z SLOW 1200.000 Slow Grid 0.100 A 低速 1200.000 低速网格 0.100 The cursor is on “X SLOW”, Press “ ” to the one needs to be modified, and press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ( ),the machine will move accordingly. Note: The movement will be carried out according to the current speed mode and the set distance, it is not affect by the ‘grid’, so it will not stop on grid point. To change the distance value, triple press “...
The origin of work coordinate system is a fixed point relative to the workpiece, but it is floating relative to the machine coordinate origin. RichAuto-B18 provides 1 machine coordinate system and 9 work coordinate systems. Press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Auto processing operation Auto processing refers to the system runs according to the instruction of the file in U disk or inner storage space, it also called “file processing”. Before auto processing, user must set the machine tool parameters and all of the system parameters correctly.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. list, the screen will display three file name, choose the file by pressing “ ”. Press “ ”to open the next page. Press “ ” to exit. 5.4.3 Set processing parameters After choosing the processing file please press“...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Operations during processing 5.5.1 Speed ratio & spindle grade Adjusting Adjust speed ratio During processing, press “ ”can directly change speed ratio, current speed= work speed * ratio, each push on “ ” or “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. high mode just press “ ”. When the adjustment is finished, press “ ” again, screen shows below 7.000 PAUS 8.000 -2.000 H SP 3.000 Restore Position? The system asks the user whether save the modified position. Press “...
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. the same time press number button(1-8), then release together, the system will start processing from the breakpoint. For example: You want to start processing from the breakpoint 1, then you should use the combination button “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press“ ”prompts the processing information list, user can modify according to real needs, then press“ ”, the system will start to process from the new line.The machine must go HOME before saving a break point or processing.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Advanced Work Array work Resume work Tool changing Part work Calc bound Mill plane Cale work time Find break no Scale work 5 . 6 . 1 Array work Steps as below: Press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 5 . 6 . 2 Resume work Steps as follows: Press “ ”、 “ ” to move cursor to resume work, press “ ” to enter, then press “ ” or “ ” to select different break points, and then press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. After read the file, press “ ”the screen display line 1 of the code, press “ ”, prompted “input start number: displays total lines”, input number of start line and press “ ”to confirm, if input wrong number, just press “...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press “ ” or “ ”to move cursor to choose the mill type. Press “ ” to enter the scan mill set, it includes: Scan type, Width, Height, Diameter, Depth, Z Step, T Ratio.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press “ ” to start processing, press “ ” key, the screen shows the current position line number as below, Info 35422 is the break line number of this file. Note: When using the “find break no.” function, must at the same work coordinate system.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Additional parameters introduction Pulse equivalent calculation: (MACHINE SETUP) Rotary axis (pul/ °), formula = pulses per revolution / angles per revolution(360°) Work origin offset: (AUTO PRO SETUP, Unit:mm) For Z axis work origin which locates in the center of a material or not at the surface of the material,...
4) When the upgrading is successful, user should restart the controller. 7 “U disk mode” function introduction RichAuto-B1X which hardware number start from A010**** (E.g.: A0101203), & Update Version from rz-1967 (the system needs to update if the update version number lower than 1967).
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 1) Press any two buttons at the same time( for example:“ ”+“ ”). 2) Connect handle and computer by USB cable, it means that the handleis powered by computer, loosen the buttons after the power supply.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. moving direction) Tool length compensation (compensation along positive direction) Tool length compensation (compensation along negative direction) Cancel tool length compensation Work coordinate system 1 Work coordinate system 2 Work coordinate system 3 Work coordinate system 4...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. high M216 Run the next line of G code after waiting until all the specified input signal logic high M217 Run the next line of G code after waiting until anyone of all the specified input...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Tool setter, tool touch plate working sketch ixed calibration Tool setter electrical wiring diagram: Wiring diagram Tool setter real picture Tool setter wiring: The dsp controller tool setting input signal (X5) is normally open state when ex- factory.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. to X7-E-stop signal. Fixed calibration diagram: Fixed calibration: Means to execute tool setting operation at a certain fixed position on the machine table. During machining, the cutter tool wear or fracture that needs replacement. However, the blade length and tool clamping position will change after tool changing.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Second time tool setting completed, start processing. Note: After the tool changed or tool bit broken off, the system can automatically calculate Z offset and save it when executes the tool setting command, after tool setting user can start processing directly without press “Z→0”.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. interface board input terminal (or clamp it to the spindle, and ensure the spindle has been connected to earth wire). Put the tool touch-off plate on the surface of the workpiece, move X Y axis over the tool plate, press “...
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Screw drive: stepper angle=1.8° E.g.1:Driver nameplate 1 E.g.2:Driver nameplate Motor nameplate/ Explain: Stepper angle is the data of motor, means the angle of motor rotating for a single step. Driver subdivision is set in the driver.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. ► Helical teeth: Explain: Rack module and gear teeth number are both the parameters of the rack. Rack module*gear teeth number*pi is the pitch circle circumference of the rack. Pulley&belt drive: d:Pulley diameter 10.1.2 Linear axis pulse equivalent computing method...
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. YASKAWA∑—7 electronic gear ratio numerator Pn20E=16777216, YASKAWA∑—V electronic gear ratio numerator Pn20E=1048576 transmission ratio =1/40,electronic gear ratio denominator Pn210=1000×360×1/40=9000 DELTA Same to linear axis DELTA ASDA--B2 Encoder pulses default--N=160000 A2 Encoder pulses default--N=1280000 E.g.
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. 11 Common problems and troubleshooting 11.1 Solutions for screen display faults After powered on the “Screen flicker or automatically restart” Switching mode power supply is insufficient. Check power supply if there are problems, and change high-quality power supply to solve the problems.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Unable to read U flash disk or read error occurs Processing by U-disk, screen shows “there is no item in this option”. Format U-disk to FAT32, change allocation unit to the default configuration size. Then re-import processing files, it will read normally.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. and then generate the correct one. Hard limit triggering If the machine has connected with hard limit, the hard limit switch maybe damaged or the voltage setup status on X6 is wrong. System has not connected with hard limit signal:Confirm whether connect other signal wire to hard limit X6 port, if not, check voltage setup normal or not.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Too much interference in the Z-axis homing process to form a false Z origin. Re-adjust the wiring. The machine cannot stop after returning ZERO, and cause spindle hit the machine body Double press“ ”to check input signal (Origin detection switch signal). To do self test.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Abnormally running when processing or the actual file is different from theoretical file The system program disorder. Too much external interference lead the controller cannot work normally. Re-adjust overall circuit. (The wires of weak current and strong current should be separately binding, the inverter and other components should be separated connected each GND of themselves).
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Motor moving direction is wrong Exchange A+&A- or B+&B- cable of the stepper motor Change motor direction mask (not recommend) The machine vibrates when moves in arc or two-axis linkage movement Check whether the machine is placed horizontally Check if the coupling units loose or not.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Screen is not bright after power up, but connect the handle to computer with USB cable the screen displays normally The DC24V voltage of the handle is not available. Check if the DC24V power supply voltage output is normal or not.
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北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司 Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd. Press “spindle on” button, but spindle does not start Check wiring, if normal, check if the inverter has alarm, if the inverter is normal and its setting is correct, and then check if the spindle motor damaged or not.
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