Summary of Contents for Techno-Isel Educational DaVinci
- Page 1 Educational DaVinci Set-Up T T T T T ec hno-Isel hno-Isel echno-Isel hno-Isel hno-Isel 2101 Jericho Turnpike New Hyde Park, NY 11042-5416 Phone: (516) 328-3970 Fax: (516) 358-2576 www.techno-isel.com H22T60-HTM0061...
- Page 2 Limited Warranty Terms And Conditions For Limited Warranty And Repairs WARRANTY All Techno mechanical components are warranted against manufacturer's defects in material and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from the time of shipment from Techno facilities. All Techno electrical components are similarly warranted for a period of one (1) year from the time of shipment from Techno facilities.
- Page 3 (516) 358-2576. Please remember to include both your phone number and fax number on the transmittal. ! ! ! ! ! By E-mail: Send your questions and detailed background information to us by e-mail at support@techno-isel.com.
- Page 4 Important Safety Instructions For DaVinci Operation WARNING: The DaVinci must be operated with extreme caution in order to prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment. Read All Instructions 1. DO NOT INSERT OBJECTS, INCLUDING FINGERS AND HANDS, INTO THE MACHINE WHILE POWER IS ON. Inserting objects into the machine while the power is on can cause SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE if the machine or tool is moving or starts to move.
- Page 5 must be plugged into grounded outlets. Do not remove the grounding prong from the plug, and do not plug the grounded plug into an ungrounded extension cord. 6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas can result in accidents and injuries. 7.
- Page 6 16. DO NOT OVERREACH. Maintain balance and proper footing at all times. 17. MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT WITH CARE. Keep cutting tools clean and sharp for safer and better performance. Lubricate and change accessories as instructed. Inspect cables and cords regularly, and if damaged, have repairs made by an authorized service facility.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 General Set-Up And Assembly General Instructions For Set-Up ..................2 Materials Checklist ....................2 Mounting The Spindle ................... 3 Mounting The CAM Clamps And Clamp Bars ............4 Initial Electrical Set-Up ..................5 Chapter 2 Safety Cover Installation Installing The Safety Cover ..................... - Page 8 Diagrams Mounting Spindle On Z Axis ................3 Mounting CAM Clamps And Clamp Bars ............4 Educational DaVinci ..................5 Installing The DaVinci Safety Cover ..............8 Wiring Set-Up Between DaVinci And PC ............16 DIP Switch For Baud And Acceleration Rates ..........17 Baud Rate Settings ..................
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Page 10: Chapter 1 General Set-Up And Assembly
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Page 11: General Instructions For Set-Up
General Instructions For Set-Up The steps required to set up an Educational DaVinci are presented below. Each step is outlined briefly here, and explained in detail in subsequent sections of this manual. 1. Remove the contents from the crate, and check each item against the Materials Checklist. -
Page 12: Mounting The Spindle
Mounting The Spindle spindle bracket nuts short screw long screw short screw Z axis Diagram 1: Mounting Spindle On Z Axis The spindle should be mounted on the Z axis. Follow the mounting instructions below. 1. Attach the spindle mounting bracket as shown, using the two short screws provided. -
Page 13: Mounting The Cam Clamps And Clamp Bars
Mounting The CAM Clamps And Clamp Bars oval nut MOUNTING MOUNTING CAM CLAMPS (A & B) CLAMP BAR Diagram 2: Mounting CAM Clamps And Clamp Bars Mounting The CAM Clamps To mount the CAM clamps, follow the instructions below. Diagram A: For large T-slot surface on 8x12 DaVinci. 1. -
Page 14: Initial Electrical Set-Up
(front view) (side view) Diagram 3: Educational DaVinci To make the necessary electrical connections and adjustments on the DaVinci system, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the 9-9 pin RS232 serial cable from the 9 pin PC COM port to the RS232 port on the DaVinci. -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Safety Cover Installation
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Page 17: Installing The Safety Cover
Installing The Safety Cover 1. Insert two 6 mm. square nuts into the top slot of the of the gantry on the side facing the Y-axis motor. Slide one nut to the gantry's left side, and the other nut to its right side. 2. -
Page 18: Chapter 3 Software Installation
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Page 19: Installing The Software
Installing The Software 1. Install the Techno G-Code Interface software. For installation instructions, refer to Chapter 2: Getting Started in the interface software manual. The Installing The Interface Program section contains complete instructions for loading your interface software. 2. Walk through the tutorials for the interface program. Refer to the interface software manuals for tutorial instruction. -
Page 20: Chapter 4 System Operation
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Page 21: Powering Up The Davinci
Powering Up The DaVinci 1. Turn on the power by pressing the power switch on the rear of the right leg of the unit, next to the power connector. If the power does not turn on, release the red emergency stop button on the front of the right leg of the DaVinci by turning it clockwise. -
Page 22: The Display Panel
The Display Panel The display panel, which is located on the front of the left leg of the machine, contains the control buttons that operate the DaVinci. A status window is also located on the panel. The function of each of the display panel elements is described below. Name Type Function... -
Page 23: Spindle Control Module
For some error codes, if the Status button is pressed after the error code appears, the axis with the error will be identified by number in the Status window. The axes are represented by the following numbers: X=1 ! ! ! ! ! The system must be reset by pressing the P-Reset button after hardware errors are corrected. -
Page 24: Chapter 5 Appendices
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Page 25: Appendix A: Wiring & Switch Settings
Appendix A: Wiring & Switch Settings Wiring Connections The proper connections between the DaVinci and the PC are made when the enclosed specially wired RS232 serial cables are used. The following diagram illustrates this wiring set-up. WARNING: The set-up illus- trated here shows the proper wiring between the DaVinci and the PC, which is provided by... -
Page 26: Switch Settings
Switch Settings Switch settings for the baud rate and the acceleration rate may be changed, if necessary. There are two switches for the baud rate, and two for the acceleration rate. All four switches are found on the same DIP switch, which is located on the left leg of the DaVinci, behind the panel. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Acceleration Rate
Adjusting The Acceleration Rate The position of switches 3 and 4 determine the acceleration rate for all motors. For the default setting of 75 Hz/ms, switch 3 is ON and switch 4 is OFF. Other acceleration rate settings require different combinations of switch positions. (Refer to Diagram 8 below.) 50 Hz/ms 75 Hz/ms (default) 100 Hz/ms...