Amada Delta Operation Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
990-828
REVISION 27
JULY 2018
OPERATION MANUAL
FOR THE
DELTA LASER WORKSTATION
DELTA TAU WORKSTATION
990-828
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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL 990-828 REVISION 27 JULY 2018 OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE DELTA LASER WORKSTATION DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2005-2015, Amada Miyachi America The engineering designs, drawings and data contained herein are the proprietary work of AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA and may not be reproduced, copied, exhibited or otherwise used without the written authorization of AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA.
  • Page 3 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the Delta Tau Workstation. If you have any questions about the contents of this manual, or find any errors or omissions, please notify Amada Miyachi America Amada Miyachi America Laser and System Service Department 1820 S Myrtle Ave...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section IV. Login Access ........................22 Section V. Remote Access Support ......................23 Section VI. System I/O Monitor Capability ..................27 Definitions of System I/O files ......................27 Adding Macro Definitions to System I/O files ..................28 Section VII. Conclusion .........................30 DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 5: Section I. General

    Section I. General Introduction This is the Operation manual for Delta Tau Workstation. This software program is intended to allow the machine operator to quickly and easily accomplish the tasks required to successfully weld devices. The Workstation Operators Manual is intended to familiarize the machine operator with the features and functions of the Laser Welding machine.
  • Page 6 Standard Delta Workstation Interface Workstation Pendant Turn on power to the Delta Station. Press the PROG STOP button which will enable the drives. If the Keyswitch is in the ‘Normal’ position and the door is open, stages may not home.
  • Page 7 Also, the MAIN/NORMAL mode select can be utilized as an over-ride if motion with door open is sometimes required for technicians. Please consult AMYA factory for quotation of upgrade if a field modification is required DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 8 Press the PROG STOP button which will enable the drives. The EMERGENCY STOP button light will turn off. If the Keyswitch is in the ‘Normal’ position and the door is open, homing stages may not be permitted. Press the ‘Door’ button to close the door. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 9 If the emergency stop is enabled; the laser will go into "ALARM" state (RED LED) on laser panel. This requires pressing Trouble Reset from the laser panel then cycling the DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 10: Running The Laser In Hardware Panel Mode

    Laser Enable Key Switch OFF then ON. Running the Laser in Hardware Panel Mode: (TYPICAL PANEL SHOWN) Standard Delta Workstation Interface Class IV and Glovebox Interface If the Active Program LED is currently lit that means your machine is running in Hardware Panel Mode.
  • Page 11: Running The Laser In Software Panel Mode

    FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE FOCUS HEAD, WORKSTATION, AND PART ITSELF Ensure that the Auto radio button is set as active. When ready to execute your program press the Cycle Start button. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 12: Deltamotion Interface

    Delta Motion Interface: Motion Option: Laser Option: Changes the Current Available Changes the Current Available Options located at the bottom of the Options located at the bottom of the screen to allow the user to select from screen to allow the user to select...
  • Page 13: Motion Options

    Program List field Displays the dialog box where a user is able to open, create, save, and search EDIT (F2): programs. POS (F3): Gives the user further detailed information about the drives current position, velocity, and following error. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 14 Allows the user direct access to the PMAC via the terminal. TERMINAL (F4): WARNING: DO NOT USE THE TERMINAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED BY A TRAINED AMADA MIYACHI EMPLOYEE. CHANING SETTINGS ON THE PMAC MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE FOCUS HEAD OR WORKSTATION.
  • Page 15 Status Display (6): Allows the user to display custom programmable status message when executing the M09 M Code. Click on Status Display (F6) button will toggle to show or hide the status message display window. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 16: Laser Options

    (NOTE: After entering this screen, and transferring to RS485 Mode, you must press F1 (Laser Data), and select Panel Control) in order to reset laser Mode DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 17 Touch on Box for Laser Enable to turn Turn OFF Laser Enable Close Enable Box to retain settings 5. Reload the program from the Delta Motion Screen (click on program in program list and then click on download selected.) DELTA TAU WORKSTATION...
  • Page 18: Vision Options

    Vision Options: Expand (F1): Expands the current view of the video input to the size of the entire screen. Cross Hair (F2): To display the Cross Hair Display Property Dialog. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 19  Display Center Box - Checkbox to turn on / off the display of center box  Box Size – Up/down spin control to adjust the size of center box To restore the vision display back to normal size. Restore (F12): DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 20: Application Options (Setup)

    X or about Y, the center location of shaft/rotary needs to be determined and PSET as Z=0. Hardware Panel – Allows Program to be control on hardware panel. If changes are made only to the Hardware Panel check box you do not need to Save Changes DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 21: Switching Program Execution Modes

    Switching Program Execution Modes: To switch between the executions of programs from Software Panel Mode to Hardware DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 22 Hardware Panel Mode or un-check for Software Panel Mode NOTE: You do not have to Save Changes if you are changing just the Program Execution Mode. ONLY upon disabling/enabling axes does one have to Save Changes DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 23: Working With Programs (Auto Mode)

    Removes the currently selected program from the Program List. If checked allows line by line execution of the Active Program. Clicking Single Step the Cycle Start button will cause the program to jump the successive line. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 24: Working With Programs (Mdi Mode)

    Cycle Start button will cause the program to jump the successive line Sets the currently written program in the Quick Program Text Box as the Write MDI Active Program. If checked, pause and hold program execution where M01 code is Optional Stop executed. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 25: Jogging Information

    This affects jogging as well and is an excellent way to fine tune a precision move when even the slow jog is too fast. This slider is left in the 100% position during normal operation. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 26: Section Ii. Operation Control Panel

    Section II. Operation Control Panel Control Panel - Class IV and Glovebox Interface (TYPICAL 4-AXIS SHOWN) The “Operation Control Panel” is a separate pendant (not mounted), and provides the machine operator access to the necessary machine functions and indicators: DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 27 Control Panel - Standard Delta Workstation Interface (TYPICAL 4-AXIS PANEL SHOWN) The “Operation Control Panel” is mounted on the bottom of the machine enclosure, and provides the machine operator access to the necessary machine functions and indicators: Note: For manual door systems door switch also indicates lit on when doors are closed.
  • Page 28: Section Iii. Schedule Codes

    This issue can be avoided by including an M53 s1 (removes RS485 control) before the first laser command and an M52 after the last laser command in every program as standard programming practice. The RESET button included on your pendant will also set the system in Pendant Control Mode. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 29: Section Iv. Login Access

    Laser - all Operator Login The Operator Login gives a limited access to the DeltaMotion interface. This access includes: Position display Only Feedrate fixed at 100% OK to expand vision display Cannot select mdi/ss/opt stop screens DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 30: Section V. Remote Access Support

    Section V. Remote Access Support Each Delta Laser Workstation Software Installation includes a Team Viewer Quick Support (TeamViewerQS.exe) remote access standalone application. Team Viewer is a simple, fast and secure remote control application that allows Field Support Engineers to access a laser system...
  • Page 31 PC is no longer reachable via remote access. Another new session Password would be needed to be given to the Field Support Engineer again after restart of Team Viewer Quick Support in order to re-establish the incoming connection. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 32 Once the support task is over, either the Field Support Engineer or the customer can end the connection and no additional access to the laser system control PC cannot be made until a new session is set up again.  DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
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  • Page 34: Section Vi. System I/O Monitor Capability

    M918 is the actual PMAC variable ; Laser HV Ready is the user readable name/label to display on the IO item field. Note: If there is no customized readable label defined, the Variable name will be used as a display name/label. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 35: Adding Macro Definitions To System I/O Files

     Copy and paste it onto System_IO.TBL.  Convert and change the format to a recognized Macro Definition format GuideBeam=M957  User can include a readable label for the IO status display such as: GuideBeam=M957 ;Laser Guide Beam DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 36 To reload the new edited System_IO.tbl, click on Learning Mode (F1) or any other button to navigate away from System I/O Status windows and click on IO Status (F2) button again to reload.  Show Macro Definitions checkbox is to turn on the display of variable. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 37: Section Vii. Conclusion

    Section VII. Conclusion Amada Miyachi America makes every attempt to insure that all of the information contained in the Workstation Basic Operations Manual reflects the current operational features and functions of the hardware and software. This manual IS NOT intended to be a “Technical Reference” document for process engineers and maintenance personnel who require a more detailed understanding of how the Workstation is programmed.
  • Page 38 M36 V15 will close door at a speed of 15 ips M35 V10 P8 will open door to 8 inches at a speed of 10 ips M36 will close the door at whatever setting was last selected DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 39 1) Press E-stop button to disable motors 2) Press the TAB on DeltaMotion interface for IO CONTROLS 3) Toggle Extend Pin Output to OFF and Retract Pin Output to ON 4) Toggle Left Brake and Right Brake Outputs to OFF DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...
  • Page 40 Adjust the gas flow with the black knob on the flow meter to exceed the minimum set value. The displayed flow value should display in green when the alarm is satisfied. DELTA TAU WORKSTATION 990-828...

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