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Roland Sign Maker CAMM-1 PNC-1050 User Manual

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SIGN MAKER
Model PNC-1050
User's Manual
ROLAND DG CORPORATION

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  • Page 1 SIGN MAKER Model PNC-1050 User's Manual ROLAND DG CORPORATION...
  • Page 2 For the USA NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Grounding Instructions RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT Do not modify the plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Check with qualified electrician or service personnel if the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in...
  • Page 3 CAMM-1 . For further infor- mation, please contact the nearest Roland Digital Group dealer or distributor. Finally, the appendix area provides you with a table displaying items optionally available for use with your PNC-1050, a index to ease your use of this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge of the PNC-1050 (13)-ORIGIN Checking the origin ....27 1. 1 Outline of the PNC-1050 ......3 (14) Clearing the user origin ....... 28 1.2 Cautions Before Use ........4 (15) Setting the user origin ......28 1.3 Checking Accessory ........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge Of The Pnc-1050

    Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge of the PNC-1050 1.1 Outline of the PNC-1050 Exclusive Sprocket Cutting Machine The PNC-1050 is a 15"-width sprocket type exclusive cutting machine. Intelligent CAMM-GL III Instruction System (mode 1 and mode 2) CAMM-GL III (mode 1 and mode 2) is built in as the instruction set for the PNC-1050. Automatic instruction set recognition function The instruction system is determined automatically.

  • Page 6: Cautions Before Use

    1.2 Cautions Before Use WARNING To prevent your fingers from being pinched or caught, do not touch the tool carriage with your hand while in operation. Do not use your hand to move the tool carriage while the power is on. Power supply voltage should be within ±...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    1.4 Part Names and Functions (1) Front View 1. Front Sheet Guide This secures the sheet and toggles between the cutting mode and the setup mode. 2. Tool Carriage The blade holder or pen are mounted to this part of the PNC-1050. 3.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    (3) Control Panel PNC - 1050 DESKTOP SIGN MAKER MENU ENTER 1. Display Provides display of the menus and the coordinates of the blade (pen), as well as error messages. 2. Blinking Cursor Employed to select the desired item from the menu. The key moves it to the right, the key moves it to the left.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Cutting Operational Procedures

    Chapter 2 Cutting Operational Procedures 2.1 Operation Flow To use the PNC-1050, follow the procedure described below to carry out cutting. See the pages specified for explanations of each method of operation. Connect the host computer and the PNC-1050 (see page 8). Turn on the power.

  • Page 10: Connection To The Computer

    2.2 Connection to the Computer Plug the PNC-1050 into an electrical outlet using the power cord provided. When using the parallel interface, secure the connectors at each end of the cable with the lock pins on the parallel terminals of the computer and the left side of the PNC-1050. For serial connection, attach the serial cable to the RS-232C connector on the computer and the serial terminal on the PNC-1050.

  • Page 11: Setup Mode And Cutting Mode

    2.3 Setup Mode and Cutting Mode The display menus are organized into two modes: Setup Mode and Cutting Mode. Caution Be sure to use the handle when raising or lowering the front sheet guide. When the front sheet guide is raised, the tool carriage moves suddenly, which can be extremely dangerous. Take care to ensure that your hands or other objects do not become caught in the moving parts.

  • Page 12: Loading A Sheet

    2.4 Loading a Sheet Caution The PNC-1050 is a sprocket type cutting machine designed exclusively for use with roll sheets. Be sure to use only sprocket types sheets. Sheets which can be loaded using a shaft are those with a diameter of 95 mm( 3-11/16" ) and length up to 10 yards.

  • Page 13: Installing The Blade

    If the pinwheel has been moved, the pinwheel After completing steps 1 through 5, completely door must also be shifted to match the position lower both the front and rear sheet guides.(The of the pinwheel. Loosen the screw indicated by sheet may not be advanced properly when the rear the arrow in the figure, and adjust so that the the sheet guide is lowered, depending on the sheet.

  • Page 14: Peforming Demo Cutting

    2.6 Peforming Demo Cutting Caution Never attempt to raise or lower the rear sheet guide while cutting is in progress. The PNC-1050 is equipped with a “demo cutting” function to conveniently allow you to check whether or not it is capable of operating normally. Should you ever suspect that the PNC-1050 is not performing satisfactorily, you should follow the steps below to perform the demo cutting.

  • Page 15: Cutting Test

    2.7 Cutting Test In order to carry out cutting optimally, it is necessary to set cutting conditions that match the sheet, giving consideration to the sheet's thickness and type of material. The PNC-1050 can perform a cutting test to check the cutting conditions.
  • Page 16 7. If the sheet was not cut correctly in steps 1 through 6 of the cutting test, change the cutting conditions. • Changing the Pen Force Use the pen force control on the top of the unit to adjust pen force knob to the appropriate setting. When the pen force control is rotated all the way counterclockwise, the tool pressure is 30 g (minimum setting).

  • Page 17: Downloading Cutting Data

    2.8 Downloading Cutting Data Cutting data is downloaded from a computer (software) to the PNC-1050 and cutting operations are performed accordingly. This section describes general items related to data output from the computer and should be used for general reference purposes during data output operations. For specific details concerning cutting data output procedures, refer to the operation manual for the specific software you are using.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    2.10 Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed, the display can be cleared by pressing the key. MENU If the error message concerns an instruction, the message itself will be cleared by pressing the key, MENU but the error itself will not be cleared. In addition, if the error message is ignored in the PNC-1050 is operated, operations past that point will not be corrected.
  • Page 19 Appears if the value for a device control instruction parameter ESC.E Err13: Out of exceeds the permissible limit. Parameter range ESC.E Err14: Termination Error A p p e a r s the number of parameters for a device control instruction is more than that permissible .
  • Page 20 Reset the interface settings so that those of the computer and the PNC-1050 match. • Under serial interface, communication parameter settings do not match. Reset the serial interface communication parameter settings to match those of the computer or set the unit to [AUTO].

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Explanation Of Display Menu

    Chapter 3 Explanation of Display Menu This chapter contains flowcharts for the display menus, along with explanations of each menu. Given below is a description of how to read this chapter. Display Menu Flowchart See (2)-1 —(2)-6 on the page 21 SELECT XY AXIS <RO-0>...

  • Page 22: Display Menu Flow Chart

    3.1 Display Menu Flow Chart Setup Mode POWER ON NOTE CAMM-1 + Power On MODEL PNC1050 : Push ENTER (Pressing the key acts in confiming a selection.) DEMO CUTTING MODE ENTER : Push MENU ↓ (The MENU key is used to go to the next menu, or to cancel the setting.) : Push CURSOR key( : Select the displayed menu by CURSOR key(...
  • Page 23 (2) Setting Protocol NOTE : Push ENTER (2)-1 (Pressing the key acts in confiming a selection.) ENTER SELECT I/O PORT : Push MENU PARA SERIAL <AUTO> (The key is used to go to the next menu, or to MENU cancel the setting.) : Push CURSOR key( : Select the displayed menu by CURSOR key( : Displayed only when [SERIAL] is selected for [I/O].
  • Page 24 Cutting Mode POWER ON Hold Down the Front Sheet Guide Check Sheet then Press ENTER NOTE : Push ENTER ↓ (Pressing the key acts in confiming a selection.) ENTER WIDTH : Push MENU 13400 (The MENU key is used to go to the next menu, or to cancel the setting.) : Push CURSOR key( ↓...

  • Page 25: Description Of Functions

    3.2 Description of Functions Selects the instruction set The mode of the CAMM-GL III instruction set is determined automatically. When set to [MODE 1], mode 1 of CAMM-GLIII is set for unit operations. When set to [MODE 2], mode 2 of CAMM-GLIII is set for unit operations. Setting the I/O port (2) - 1 •...

  • Page 26: Setting The Handshake

    When carrying out normal cutting, select [CUTTER.] The PNC-1050 can make plots on paper using plotter pens from Roland DG Corporation. When attempting to plot, select any of the pens numbered from one to eight (Pen No. 1 to 8).

  • Page 27: Setting The Character Set

    Setting the character set The PNC-1050 is equipped with the character sets listed below. When plotting on paper, select the appropriate character set from the list. ANSI ASCII(1), ANSI ASCII(2), FRENCH/GERMAN, SCANDINAVIAN, SPANISH, JIS ASCII, ROMAN, KATAKANA, ISO I.R.V., SWEDISH, SWED- ISH NAMES, ISO NORWAY(1),...

  • Page 28: Saving The Setting Values

    Saving the setting values (7) -2 This enables the values set for the items listed below to be stored together as a set with a title. Up to four sets with titles can be stored. What follows is an explanation of how to store these conditions. Set the desired values for each of the items.

  • Page 29: Offset Value Setting

    Offset value setting (11) Set the appropriate offset value for the sheet being used. For details, see the description of the cutting test on page 14. Smoothing ON/OFF (12) The smoothing function is switched [ON] when the PNC-1050 is shipped from the factory. This enables arcs and other curves to be cut smoothly, without jaggedness.

  • Page 30: Clearing The User Origin

    Clearing the user origin (14) This cancels the origin point set in step (12)-2 and resets it to the factory default. Setting the user origin (15) Use the , and keys to move the tool carriage to the position where the origin point is to be set.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Technical Guide

    Chapter 4 Technical Guide 4.1 List of CAMM-GL III Instructions mode 1 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation None Move to User Origin D x1, y1...,xn, yn xn : Absolute X-axis coordinate [*1] yn : Absolute Y-axis coordinate [*1] Cut Absolute Line Tool-up to Absolute M x, y...
  • Page 32 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation CS n; n : Character set No. [0 — 4, 6 — 9, 30 — 39 (value set by cotrol panel)] Standard Character Set None Default DI run, rise; run : X-axis direction vector [*1 (1)] Absolute Direction rise : Y-axis direction vector [*1 (0)] DR run, rise;...
  • Page 33 Inst. Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation SC Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax; Xmin, Ymin : User XY coordinates of P1 [*1] Scaling Xmax, Ymax : User XY coordinates of P2 [*1] SI w, h; w : Character width (cm) [-128 — +127.99999 (3.8)] Absolute Character Size h : Character height (cm) [-128 —...

  • Page 34: The Specifications Of The Interfaces

    4.2 The Specifications of the Interfaces Serial Interface (RS-232C) Parallel Interface (in compliance with specifications of Centronics) Connector Connector Signal Terminal Signal Signal Terminal Signal Pin Connection Pin Connection Name Number Name Name Number Name HIGH** HIGH* HIGH* HIGH* BUSY 3.3 KΩ...
  • Page 35 Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation ESC .H [ESC].H<P1>;<P2>; P1: The number of bytes for 0-15358 (byte) [80 (byte)] When receiving the ENQ character set by <P2>, Sets ENQ/ACK <P3>; •••••••• ;<P12>: data block [0 (Sets nothing)] compares the value set by <P1>...
  • Page 36 Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation Status Instructions ESC .O [ESC].O None Outputs the status codes of PNC-1050 shown in Outputs the Status the table below. of Buffer, Pause Code Meaning Data remaining in buffer. Buffer empty. Data remaining in buffer.

  • Page 37: Appedices

    Appedices Appendix A Option Table Option name Product number Description Spare Blades ( for standard viniyl ZEC-U1005 Cemented Carbide Blade ( 5 pcs./set) sheet ) Spare Blades ( for thick, fluorective ZEC-U5025 Cemented Carbide Blade ( 5 pcs./set) vinyl sheet ) Option name Product number Description...

  • Page 38: Pnc-1050

    Appendix B Specification of PNC-1050 The specification of hardware PNC-1050 Mechanism Sprocket feed with cutting device × 335 mm 24998 mm Maximum Cutting Ares × 13-3/16" 984-1/8" Max. Cutting speed 200 mm (7-7/8") / sec Max. tool force 200 g Number of tool up/down 11 per sec.

  • Page 39: Index

    Index AUTO ..........7, 8, 23 load ..........20 baudrate ......... 23 MENU key ........6 blade ..........11 MODE1(mode1) ......20, 23, 29 blade holder ........4, 11 MODE2(mode2) ......20, 23, 29 CAMM-GL III ....... 15, 23, 29 offset ..........
  • Page 40 TEST CUT ........13, 14 toll carriage ........5 tool setscrew ........11 tool up down ........28 unit ..........28 USER ORIGIN ......28 VIEW ..........27 weight ..........26...
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