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TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
SmartCool
Install
™
Product Identification: SmartCool Starter Kit (PN 37167)
Purpose: This document details installation and use of the SmartCool programmable coolant system on a
PCNC 1100™, PCNC 770™, or PCNC 440™ mill with PathPilot®.
This document has 10 sections:
1. Install SmartCool Head Unit
2. Route Cables on a PCNC 1100 or PCNC 770
3. Route Cables on a PCNC 440
4. Relocate Flood Coolant Mounting Bracket
5. Make Coolant Connections
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SmartCool Starter Kit
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SmartCool Head Unit
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Control Module
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USB Cable
1
Tube
1
AC/DC Power Adapter
1
Mounting Bracket
2
M6 x 16 mm Socket Head Cap Screw
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M6 x 10 mm Button Head Cap Screw
2
M6 Small Flat Washer
2
M6 Large Flat Washer
4
Zip Tie Mount
4
Zip Tie
1
M5 x 12 mm Socket Head Cap Screw
1
Sheet Metal Screw
NOTE: If any of these items are missing, contact Tormach
Customer Service at (608) 849-8381 for a replacement.
Required Tools:
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Phillips screwdriver
PCNC 440 mills serial number 80075 and below require holes to be drilled and tapped to complete assembly.
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©Tormach® 2017. All rights reserved.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
TD10422_SmartCool_Install_0417A
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32791
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31718
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Metric hex wrench set •
6. Make Control Module Connections
7. Calibrate with PathPilot
8. SmartCool MultiCoolant Module (PN 37168)
9. Programming
10. Troubleshooting
Adjustable wrench
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Wire cutter •
M6 x 1 tap
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  • Page 1 Install ™ Product Identification: SmartCool Starter Kit (PN 37167) Purpose: This document details installation and use of the SmartCool programmable coolant system on a PCNC 1100™, PCNC 770™, or PCNC 440™ mill with PathPilot®. This document has 10 sections: 1. Install SmartCool Head Unit 6.
  • Page 2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT NOTE: If mill is not equipped with an automatic tool changer (ATC), an additional mounting bracket is required for SmartCool install. Refer to the table below for more details. Description 37258 PCNC Coolant 1100 Relocation Bracket 37259 PCNC Coolant 770 Relocation Bracket...
  • Page 3 M6 Large Flat Washers, loosely attach Mounting Bracket to two mounting holes (see Figure 5). Figure 5 5. Weave control cable from SmartCool Head Unit through Mounting Bracket and underneath head casting (see Figure 6). NOTE: Cable routing for PCNC 1100/PCNC 770 and PCNC 440 varies;...
  • Page 4 (see Figure 9). • If no power drawbar is installed: Holding control cable from SmartCool Head Unit in location C as shown in Figure 10, slowly run spindle head up and down to ensure clearance through full range of motion in Z direction.
  • Page 5 Figure 12 Route Cables on a PCNC 440 1. Route control cable from SmartCool Head Unit up spindle column; secure using two cable mounts and two zip ties as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12. 2. Slowly run spindle head up and down to ensure control cable cannot get caught in any part of mill.
  • Page 6 Coolant Hose below require one hole to be drilled and tapped Adapter behind SmartCool’s Mounting Bracket. Temporarily place Relocation Bracket on spindle column flush with right edge of spindle head casting as shown in Figure 15; mark hole locations. Drill and tap these marks for a 6 mm screw.
  • Page 7 Fitting NOTE: An optional MultiCoolant Module (PN 37168) allows the SmartCool to use flood coolant and mist coolant simultaneously – along with several other configurations. For more information, refer to SmartCool MultiCoolant Module section later in this document.
  • Page 8 Mist Figure 20 3. Remove Hub’s mounting plate from front of SmartCool Head Unit (see Figure 21); identify two slots for flood and mist coolant. Hub mounting plate follows same pattern as hub cap. 4. Re-install hub mounting plate with mist slot on bottom;...

  • Page 9: Control Module

    3. Route USB Cable to controller; connect to any available USB connector. 4. Route AC/DC Power Adapter to power outlet. NOTE: SmartCool can be plugged in and used at any time; mill does not need to power cycle for PathPilot to recognize SmartCool.
  • Page 10 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Calibrate with PathPilot Using a tool of a known length, calibrate the height of the coolant flow from SmartCool by issuing a M08 or M07 command in PathPilot and mechanically adjusting assembly installation on spindle head casting. 1. To calibrate SmartCool, insert a measured tool into spindle and activate length offset.
  • Page 11 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT SmartCool MultiCoolant Module The optional MultiCoolant Module (PN 37168) allows you to add a second source of coolant to your SmartCool Head Unit using an auxiliary solenoid. The SmartCool Head Unit has two slots for coolant M07 (secondary) sources (see Figure 27): •...

  • Page 12: Other Configurations

    5. Connect MultiCoolant Module to middle 3.5 mm jack on Control Module (see Figure 28). MultiCoolant MultiCoolant Module Auxiliary Solenoid Figure 30 Figure 31 ©Tormach® 2017. All rights reserved. Tormach, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice. P: 608.849.8381 / F: 209.885.4534 TD10422_SmartCool_Install_0417A tormach.com Page 12...

  • Page 13: Word Definition

    The Q word affects aiming; during the blast period, only M07 aiming is in effect. The SmartCool Head Unit aims coolant using the top slot on the hub when only M07 is in effect; when M08 is in effect, aiming priority is switched to the bottom slot on the hub.

  • Page 14: Admin Command

    Toggle auxiliary solenoid on and off (requires SmartCool MultiCoolant Module, PN 37168) Cancel manual override with Alt + C or any subsequent M-code command. ADMIN Commands The aiming of the SmartCool Head Unit can be fine-tuned to compensate for installation variance or a sagging coolant stream (non-linear). ADMIN Command Description Offset SmartCool Head Unit up or down as appropriate.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Troubleshooting Problem: SmartCool does not respond to commands Possible Cause Probability Action to Identify Cause of Problem Discussion Check USB cable connections; if plugged Unplugged or in to the controller, switch to any other Verify that USB device is detected on...

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