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PNC-1610 Model PNC-1900 PNC-1600 User's Manual Thanks you very much for purchasing the SIGN MAKER PNC-1610. • To ensure correct and safe usage with a full understanding of this product's performance, please be sure to read through this manual completely and store it in a safe location. •...
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AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1-6-4 Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 431-2103 MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate.
Contents How to Read This Manual ........i Typographic Conventions ........ii • Changing the unit of measure for display Unit ..............18 To Ensure Safe Use ........iii • How to reset all settings to the factory default settings About the Labels Affixed to the Unit ..
Typographic Conventions This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. : Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may result in serious injury or death.
To Ensure Safe Use If you find some abnormality, immediately turn off the power switch and check the user's manual to find out what is wrong. WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Never disassemble or Handle the power cord When pulling the power modify this product.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Do not inadvertently place the hands on the board while in operation. Do not insert the fingers into the space between the unit and rail.
To Ensure Correct Use NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE This product is a precision instru- Do not install in an area subject to Do not connect to an AC outlet that ment and must be handled with care. dust or high humidity or with poor supplies other than the specified ventilation.
Part 1 StartUp 1. Checking Accessories The following accessories are packed together with the main unit. Before using, be sure to check to make sure that all accessories have been included. Blade for Sheet : 1 Adjustable Depth Test-use Sheet : 1 set CP-A3 (Adhesive Sheet) : 2 Test-use Water-based Fiber Blade Holder : 1...
(3) Control Panel DISPLAY All setting menus , errors and mes- keys (Function keys) sages are displays on this LCD. Used to select display items. VIEW LED This lamp lights while the key is being Used to select the next menu on the display. pressed.
3. Operation Flow To use the unit, follow the procedure described below to carry out cutting. See the pages specified for explanations of each method of operation. Must be performed before Set up the unit. Setting UP and Connectionon page 4,5 using the device for the first time.
4. Setting Up and Connection Setting Up Use the PNC-1610 while installed on the special stand that is sold separately. If you do not have this stand, use the PNC-1610 while installed on a level and stable base. For assembly and installation of the special stand sold separately, refer to the assembling the DPS-470 that comes with the stand, or the instructions in "- Using the Stand"...
Mounting the cutting machine to the stand Use care to avoid pinching the fingers when placing the unit on the stand. Assemble the parts in the sequence in which they are numbered in the list of included items, then install the PNC-1610. To prevent the PNC-1610 from slipping or falling off the stand, be sure to install the cap screws (10) and washers (12) securely.
5. Material Set-up Example An example of material set-up is given below. Make your settings in accordance with the type of material you are using. Use the included CP-A3 - Do not use the CP-A3 if you are planning to cut clean through the material. If you cut right through to the CP- A3, you will no longer be able to use it.
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Using commercial spray glue Do not spray the spray paste directly onto the cutting table. Glue will become stuck inside the unit and this can be the cause of damage to the unit. Spray the back of your material with paste and secure it directly to the cutting table. Back Load a thick material - Do not load anything with a total weight of 20 kg (44.1 lb.) or more.
6. Installing the Blade When removing (or changing) the current blade, press the key on the control panel to stop the tool carriage, and then check to make sure the carriage has come to a complete halt before proceeding. Depending on the type, the blade may be fitted with a ring to prevent fall-out. If the blade is provided with such as ring, use procedure B to install the blade.
Securing the Blade Holder in Place Mounting a Blade Holder Loosen the tool setscrew on the tool holder and insert the Firmly tighten down the tool mounting screw so that the blade holder. blade holder does not move. Tool setscrew Tool holder Adjusting the Height of the Tool Holder 1 Adjusting the Height of the Tool Holder 2...
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Setting LL (Lower Left) 1. After setting a material in place, turn on the power. Press the key to display the sheet size setting screen. 0mm Y: 2. Use the , and keys to move the tool carriage to the lower-left of the material.
8. Setting Cutting Conditions In order to carry out cutting optimally, it is necessary to set cutting conditions that match the material, giving consideration to the material's thickness and type of material. The unit can perform a cutting test to check the cutting conditions. Please set cutting conditions that are appropriate for the type of material being used.
Checking the Offset Value The remaining cross-shaped area is used to check whether the offset value is set correctly. When the offset value has been correctly set, the corners of the figure should appear cleanly cut as shown in A of the figure below. If the offset value is too small, the corners will appear slightly rounded as illustrated by B;...
9. Blades and Materials The table below shows some examples of optimal cutting conditions for materials of various composition. Please refer to these when setting cutting conditions. However, please be aware that cutting conditions may vary according to the sharpness of the blade and the hardness of the material, and so settings using the conditions shown below may not produce good cutting results in all cases.
1. Display Menu Flowchart Top menu [ENTER] + [F1] : Sets LL, [F1] : Movement to LL [ENTER] + [F2] : SetsUR, [F2] : Movement to UR [ENTER] + [F1] : Sets Origin, [F1] : Movement to Origin [F3] or [F4] : No. 1—8 Select with [ENTER] Main menu 1 [F3] : NO...
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From main menu 1 Main menu 2 [F3] or [F4]:Auto,mode1,mode2 Select with [ENTER] [Hardwire], [XON/XOFF], [F2] : mm,step [ENQ/ACK], [Software], [Hard Main menu 3 & Xon], [Hard & ENQ]. Select with [ENTER] [F2] : OFF, ON [F1] : Axis Selection [F4] : OFF, ON [F3] or [F4]: -0.19% —0.19% Select with [ENTER]...
2. Explanation of Display Menu This is a simple list of menus on the unit, organized by purpose. • Set the cutting area Menu Default LL : minimum 0mm Y: SheetSize UR: maximum Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the key .
• Set the speed Menu Default CutTest [10cm/s] DOWN 10cm/s Speed 10 cm/sec. Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the key two times. Operation Procedure : Refer to section " 8. Seting Cutting Conditions " . • Cutting Attractive Arcs Menu Default Smoothing [ON]...
• Movement settings for tool replacement Menu Default VSCommand[OFF] ToolStop[ON] Tool Stop Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the key two times and continue by the pressing the key and key. Operation Procedure : The key toggles between [ON] and [OFF]. OFF Even if a pen change command is received, the cutting machine does not stop, instead automatically changing the parameters to that of the tool number specified in the received command.
• Setting the cutting parameters for each tool number Menu Default [10cm 50g0.75mm] <1> 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Select Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the key and then key. Operation Procedure : Use to select the tool number being used. Pressing will set the specified tool number.
• Delete data in the machine Menu Default Replot Clear Tool[UP] Clear Key Operation from Top Menu: Press the key one time and then press the key. Operation Procedure : Press the key to display the screen for carrying out buffer clear. Pressing the key selects [No] and the display returns to the previous screen without clearing the buffer.
Plotting Area and Plotting Conditions." If tool force is set too high, the cutting table and pen may be damaged. The unit can use plotter pens available from Roland DG Corporation to make plots on paper. This can conveniently be used to check the drawing before performing actual cutting.
5. Troubleshooting Error Message If an error message is displayed, the display can be cleared by pressing the key. If the error message concerns an instruction, the message itself will be cleared by pressing the key, but the error itself will not be cleared. In addition, if the error message is ignored in the unit is operated, operations past that point will not be corrected.
The first thing to do in such a case is to once again try cutting a section you have already cut. If the items outlined in this trouble shooting table do not help and the this unit continues to operate improperly, please contact the store where you purchased the unit or contact us at Roland DG Corp. directly.
A "CAMM-GL III Programmer's Manual" is available for separate purchase for those wishing to create their own programs for this machine. For further information, please contact the nearest Roland DG Corp. dealer or distributor. * 1 : - ( 2 ) —...
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 18 HIGH*** HIGH* HIGH* HIGH** BUSY S.RXD 3.3 KΩ...
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Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation ESC .I [ESC].I<P1>;<P2>; P1:Limit of the remaining 0—15358(byte) [80(byte)] Used for performing the Xon/Xoff handshake and Set Xon/Xoff <P3> ;••••••••;<P12>: buffer capacity (for Xon/Xoff) the ENQ/ACK handshake mode 2. Handshake and The number of data block bytes The [ESC].I instruction with no parameter performs ENQ/ACK Handshake...
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Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation ESC .E [ESC].E None Outputs an error code related to RS-232C interface Output RS-232C (see the table below), and clears the error simulta- Error Code neously. At the same time, the error being displayed is canceled.
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Instruction Format Parameter Range ([ ] is default) Explanation Abort Instructions ESC .J [ESC].J: None Aborts both the currently executed device control Abort Device Cotrol instruction and output. Instruction ESC .K [ESC].K: None After executing only the current CAMM-GL III Abort CAMM-GL III instruction, clears the data buffer.
3. Specifications PNC-1610 Feature Flatbed 923 mm x 618 mm Max. cutting area 36-5/16" x 24-5/16" Max. cutting speed 720 mm (28-5/16") / sec. Max. tool force 500 gf Acceptable material thickness 16 mm (5/8") Acceptable material widths 650 mm (25-9/16") Number of tool up/down 4 per sec.
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