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Introduction
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IN 1 – 21
FS 1 – 29
KF 1 – 34
MI 1 – 81
OP 1 – 3
CN 1 – 19
SW 1 – 47
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  • Page 1 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. ® MultiCam Laser User Manual Introduction IN 1 – 21 Fast Starts FS 1 – 29 Keypad and Functions KF 1 – 34 Menu Items MI 1 – 81 Options OP 1 – 3 Connections CN 1 –...
  • Page 2 Mechelsesteenweg, 1-3 2540 Hove BELGIUM (b) The machinery is designated as Laser 2000 Series. (c) The EC declaration of conformity is attached. (d) The above CNC machine is designed to modify raw materials that can be used in manufacturing. (e) The maintenance and repair information is attached.
  • Page 3 Lead Screws as this MultiCam may lead to premature wear of the Lead Screw. Ball Screws, however, can be lubricated with lithium grease. The filters on the electronics enclosure and vacuum pump should also be cleaned.
  • Page 4 CNC machine will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly. There are MultiCam daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance steps required for each machine based on a 40-hour work week.
  • Page 5 Bi-Annually The electrical cabinet should be checked during the bi-annual maintenance performed on the MultiCam CNC machine. Operators should turn off the power before opening the cabinet and then vacuum out any debris that may have entered the cabinet during regular working conditions. Operators should not use compressed air when cleaning out the cabinet as this action may cause unwanted particles to short out some of the electrical components.
  • Page 6 These machine installation procedures should be followed in order by a Technician, and the CNC MultiCam machine should be fully functional at the end of the installation. Three asterisks (***) indicate optional steps that may not be applicable to all CNC machines.
  • Page 7  JobReporter – Confirm operations.  JobEditor – Confirm operations.  ConnectionManager – Confirm operations.  JobConsole – Check if Auto Preview works & if Job Monitor is on. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com...
  • Page 8 Current Neti if the customer wants this computer to be in charge of all contact person for the machine communications.*** • Server: mail.multicam.com • To: suite4@multicam.com Mechanical Installation: PHASE III Option Installation  Fume Extraction – Adjust the air flow.
  • Page 9 Precautions When Handling the Electrical Components of a Laser Safety Measures for Handling Oxygen Labels Labels, Warnings, and Cautions Labels, Warnings, and Cautions on GenV Lasers Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 10 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Customer Responsibilities for Safety MultiCam As the user of the machine, each customer must follow all safety procedures that are clearly outlined when operating each machine and its parts. Failure to do so may result in damage to property or personnel and could even result in death.
  • Page 11 When the machine is installed, the electrician or Operator should be sure that all motors rotate in the correct direction. Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 12 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Power Lockout Instructions MultiCam machines are equipped with a built-in main power lockout device. If any kind of repair work or maintenance is being performed on the machine or control cabinet, the Operator should disconnect power from the machine before starting work.
  • Page 13 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Precautions When Handling the Electrical Components of a Laser MultiCam Company LSOs and LSOs may have cause to handle the electrical components of a laser during everyday use or maintenance. All personnel involved in the operations or maintenance of a laser or other machine should wear cloth or lint-free gloves when working on electrical parts and observe the following activities: 1.
  • Page 14 5. Close the cylinder valve and reapply the protecting caps when not using oxygen in the cutting sequence. For additional information regarding the handling and use of oxygen, operators should consult the Oxygen Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 15 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Labels MultiCam Each machine produced by includes certain cautions, warnings, dangers, and notices placed on the moving parts of the machine (e.g., gantry, carriage) as well as the stationary parts (e.g., electrical enclosure).
  • Page 16 Warning labels indicate the potential for death or serious injury and usually show the word WARNING in black writing against an orange background. These labels are normally located in areas where serious injury could be sustained, such as the carriage. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 17 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 18 Danger labels indicate the probability of death or serious injury and usually show the word DANGER in white writing against a red background. These labels are normally located in areas where serious injury could occur. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 19 This specific information relates to the table only. Each auxiliary unit has its own serial number tag with machine-specific information. Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 20 The Federal government requires specific labels, warnings, and cautions to be in place for any laser use or maintenance, and the State Attorney General’s office, ANSI, and OSHA also require certain forms of notification MultiCam regarding the dangers inherent in Class IV Lasers like those available through CAUTION –...
  • Page 21 The non-interlocked panel label is located over the operator access door to the carriage. The interlocked panel label is located near the gantry, bellows, beam guard tubes, and rear cover. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 22 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. The approximate locations are shown below. Exterior Back Interior Back Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 23 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Full XB Side Exterior Gantry and Carriage Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 24 1 set of approved eye wear, and customers will need to purchase any additional eye wear (Part #24-00071-00 or #24-00071-01) for any other person who will be simultaneously involved with the laser. Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 25 The Federal government requires specific labels, warnings, and cautions to be in place for any laser use or maintenance, and the State Attorney General’s office, ANSI, and OSHA also require certain forms of notification MultiCam regarding the dangers inherent in Class IV Lasers like those available through CAUTION –...
  • Page 26 Rated Continuous Power Peak Power Corresponding Label 100 Watts 400 Watts 200 Watts 700 Watts 300 Watts 1500 Watts 400 Watts 1400 Watts 600 Watts 3000 Watts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 27 2 and 3. The interlocked panel label is located on the gantry front cover beside the latches. The approximate locations are shown below. Front Gantry Cover Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 28 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Interior Front Gantry Interior Back Gantry Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 29 1 set of approved eye wear, and customers will need to purchase any additional eye wear (Part #24-00071-00 or #24-00071-01) for any other person who will be simultaneously involved with the laser. Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 30 Restarting after Activation of Interlocks Restarting GenV Lasers after E-Stop Restarting GenV Lasers after Power Failure Restarting GenV Lasers after Activation of Interlocks Hints and Tips Contacting MultiCam Maintenance Maintenance Log Warranty for Lasers Warranty Registration List Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com...
  • Page 31 “Press Down to set Rotation Point.” See Rotate File for a description of this function. Press Enter to confirm the position. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 32 DNC files that are available in that particular folder. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until the appropriate file is highlighted in blue. Press Start to begin the file. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 33 Cancel to abort the cutting sequence. Press Pause to yield the cutting sequence. Operators should never leave a laser unattended during the cutting sequence. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 34 This will cause the Z-axis to move down slowly until the tool comes in contact with the surface block and then move up above the surface block to the Lift Height. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 35 Watch the system Jog to the remaining fiducials in the order set forth by EnRoute. The value entered in Auto Find Setting will determine how far the camera will search for each fiducial. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 36 Cancel to abort the cutting sequence. Press Pause to yield the cutting sequence. Operators should never leave a laser unattended during the cutting sequence. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 37 Operators may change this setting in JobEditor as described below in Changing the Start Position. 4. Press to pull up the file on the laser. 5. Press Start twice to begin the cutting sequence. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 38 3. Highlight the file to be output on the system (e.g., joker) and select Open. 4. Complete Rastering an Image – Basic Operation as shown above. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 39 2. Open JobEditor to refresh the program. 3. Open a raster or vector file (e.g., joker.bmp). 4. Click on in the top toolbar. This will configure JobEditor to merge 2 files. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 40 6. Click and name the file (e.g., temp2) to create a unified file with both images. Any changes made to the file should be saved immediately. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 41 1. Select View >> Contour Editor in JobEditor. This will open a toolbar on the right side of the computer screen. (Operators can make several changes to the cut file from this toolbar, but these directions will only discuss changing the start position.) Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 42 4. Click after each change. 5. Press to pull up the file on the laser. 6. Press Start twice to begin the cutting sequence. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 43 Hard Home 0,0 or the Machine Home by indexing the gantry, carriage, and Z assembly off of the proximity limit switches. 3. Move to the operator station. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 44 4. Rotate the Laser key fully clockwise to start the machine. The key will automatically move back to the ON position when released. 5. Rotate the Shutter key clockwise to open the shutter. 6. Resume operation. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 45 3. Rotate the Laser key fully clockwise to restart the machine. The key will automatically move back to the ON position when released. 4. Make sure the Shutter key is still pointing to Open. 5. Resume operation. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 46 Determine the cause for the constriction on the Y-axis bellows, correct or replace, and press Restart to clear the Y-axis constriction. c. Remove the object that crossed the light curtain and correct or replace any portion of the X-axis bellows as needed. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 47 2. Continue the job file once the Interlocks have been properly secured. a. Press Jog Arrows until the blinking cursor is over the “C” in Continue. b. Press Enter to continue the job file. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 48 Operator Station E-Stop - Pull the Emergency Stop knob. . Gantry E-Stop - Pull the Emergency Stop knob. 2. Press Cancel to exit the Emergency Stop screen. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 49 5. Rotate the Laser key fully clockwise to start the machine. The key will automatically move back to the ON position when released. 6. Rotate the Shutter key clockwise to open the shutter. 7. Resume operation. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 50 3. Rotate the Laser key fully clockwise to restart the machine. The key will automatically move back to the ON position when released. 4. Make sure the Shutter key is still pointing to Open. 5. Resume operation. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 51 3. Continue the job file once the Interlocks have been properly secured. a. Press Jog Arrows until the blinking cursor is over the “C” in Continue. b. Press Enter to continue the job file. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 52 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Hints and Tips MultiCam Lasers have a very powerful yet easy-to-use interface. Operators who understand their systems and learn the keypad functions can utilize their cutting systems in an efficient and productive manner. The following tips complement this knowledge and can be used to the their advantage.
  • Page 53 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. MultiCam Contacting For Sales questions or concerns, please direct all necessary email correspondence to the following address: sales@multicam.com MultiCam Customers with technical questions about their equipment should refer to their User Manual first.
  • Page 54 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Maintenance MultiCam Laser will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly. Lasers should be de- energized prior to maintenance, and this process may take between a few minutes and an hour depending on the power of the laser.
  • Page 55 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Bi-Annually MultiCam The electrical cabinet should be checked during the bi-annual maintenance performed on the Laser, and operators should wear cloth or lint-free gloves when working with electrical components. Operators should lockout incoming power before opening the cabinet and then vacuum out any debris that may have entered the cabinet during regular working conditions.
  • Page 56 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Maintenance Log Date Support Personnel Maintenance Performed / Recommendations Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 57 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Warranty for Lasers MultiCam hereby warranties the electronics, motion controller, and motors of the laser, when properly used per the original design function, to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment from MultiCam .
  • Page 58 Laser. * Laser Warranty Card * Laser Chiller Warranty Card * Fume Extraction Warranty Card * MultiCam CNC Cutting System Warranty Card MultiCam These documents should be faxed or mailed to within 30 days of the machine delivery and installation with the machine model and serial number, as well as the company information, included in the correspondence.

  • Page 59: Table Of Contents

    Drive Disable Controller Information Set Soft Homes Advanced Advanced Features Dry Run Rotate File Step and Repeat Bar Code Scanner Safety Mat Status Light Bar Dual Start Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 60: Handheld Keypad

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Handheld Keypad MultiCam raphical keypad provides more flexibility in accessing the Laser by allowing the operator to be closer to the work surface when setting up jobs. With the mobility of this unit, operators experience fewer problems pressing wrong keys by maintaining visual contact with the keypad.

  • Page 61: Emergency Stop (E-Stop)

    Keypad Hot Keys for the Laser MultiCam Hot Keys are the keys on the Handheld Keypad which access functions without using the Menu System. The operator can access different aspects of the system using the Hot Keys, which are listed under Normal Hot Key Functions and Shifted Hot Key Functions.

  • Page 62: Go Home

    0,0 soft home and Lift Height. The coordinates can be modified, but most operators prefer using soft homes for establishing different home coordinates during the cutting process. Press Go Home Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 63: Feedrate Override

    Increase/Decrease Power to adjust the laser power by 1% increments. 2. Hold Increase/Decrease Power to adjust the laser power by faster moving 1% increments. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 64: Pause

    Jog allows the operator to Jog the machine to any location within the table parameters. d. Params_2D allows the operator to make any quick changes in the 2D cut parameters. 3. Press Enter to accept the command. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 65: Set Surface

    This will cause the Z-axis to move down slowly until the surface sensor comes in contact with the surface block and then move up above the surface block to the Lift Height. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 66: Start

    2. Press Set Home 3. Press Enter to accept This will store the absolute X and Y coordinate locations in the controller’s memory. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 67: Move

    “?” is displayed to accept all settings and move the machine to the new coordinates. 9. Press Cancel to return to the main display. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 68: Jog X- And Y-Axes

    X-axis Negative Jog Key and Line Down Key in the menu. Right Arrow is the Y-axis Negative Jog Key and the Right Scroll Key in the menu. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 69: Single Fire Laser Test

    The keypad display will show when the laser is on or off. 6. Press Cancel to exit the test and return to the main display. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 70: Menu

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Menu MultiCam Menu Items help the operator handle many of the functions of the Laser by providing the ability to set feedrates and other parameters, run tests, and cut basic shapes. With the addition of some advanced features of MultiCam Laser, the operator can also adjust tools or duplicate shapes which create G-Code files quickly.

  • Page 71: Material Library

    X-axis Jog Arrows to change that value. 6. Press Enter to accept the changes. The modified information will be displayed on the main screen. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 72: Shift

    Z-axis Jog Arrows will page up or down one screen at a time, while X-axis Jog Arrows will move up or down one line at a time. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 73 Once the file has completed running, the keypad display will show how long the selected file ran and will automatically return to the directory. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 74: Bar Code

    Bar Code The Bar Code function allows the operator to scan a label with the bar code scanner, which will automatically call MultiCam up and download the correct job for execution on the machine, and is an option on Lasers.

  • Page 75: Cancel

    In some cases, this needs to be pressed twice to make sure the function has been completely canceled. Hot Keys Keypad Jog Speed MultiCam Press Jog Speed to toggle between 3 different speeds at which the machine can Jog the Laser.

  • Page 76: Soft Homes

    The display will acknowledge that the particular home position has been selected. 4. Press Shift Soft Homes (.) to set new soft home locations. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 77: Enter

    2. Refer to the display as it will indicate when the system locates the targets for each axis. The head assembly will be enabled when the Find Home function has been activated. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 78: Park Z Up Or Down

    2. Enter the thickness of the material using the number keypad (e.g., 0.200). 3. Press Enter to accept the material thickness and return to the main display. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 79: Proximity Restart

    If the point is located over a Tool UP Move, follow the keypad display and repeat step 3. b. If there is a power failure, the operator will need to re-index the machine and reset Surface and MaxDepth. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 80: Return To Home 0

    2. Press Shift X-axis Down Jog Arrow to move the head and gantry assembly to the low or closest set park position. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 81: Gas Pressure Test

    2. Press Shift Y-axis Right Jog Arrow to move the head assembly to the right side of the gantry. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 82: Drive Disable

    2. Press X-axis Down Jog Arrow to access Ethernet information while viewing the controller information. 3. Press to change the IP address if necessary. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 83: Set Soft Homes

    Shift Soft Homes 4. Enter a number between 1 and 9 using the number keypad (e.g., 3). If the operator wants to save the Z value in MultiCam the Soft Home, he or she should contact a technician for assistance.

  • Page 84: Advanced

    Line 2: Incoming 24V Power to the Board Line 3: “Recorded Power” Line 4: “Glitches:” <number of glitches> If this number exceeds 6, a job will stop with a power failure. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 85 Each column shows the status of the specific limit. • 0 = off • 1 = on Machine Information Screen Line 1: “Machine Information” Line 2: Model and Type Line 3: Serial Number Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 86: Advanced Features

    2 decimal points at the beginning of the directory to return to the list of directories if necessary. 5. Press Jog Arrows until the blinking cursor is over the first letter of the file to be executed. 6. Press Start Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 87: Rotate File

    3. Press Start to begin the job file. The operator will be prompted to accept or reject the rotation. Advanced Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 88: Step And Repeat

    7. Press X-axis Down Jog Arrow twice to access the Step and Repeat function. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 89 14. Press Enter to start the cutting sequence. Advanced Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 90: Bar Code Scanner

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Bar Code Scanner MultiCam Bar Code Scanning Interface has been developed to reduce setup time, minimize errors, and work directly with shop floor work orders. The bar code scanner works in direct conjunction with the JobPreviewer and DNC.

  • Page 91: Status Light Bar

    Press Jog Arrows to position the center of the head assembly where the first Soft Home location should be set. b. Press Shift Soft Homes Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 92 Operators should make sure the material has been properly loaded at the other location before beginning the job file at that location. Advanced Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 93 Y Distance Step Size Z Seek Speed Z Safe Lift Save Surface Map Load Surface Map Surf. Map: Status Move to Probe Offsets Test I/O Shutdown Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 94 Job Scaling Correlation Retake Distance Settling Time Auto Find Setting Manual Find Setting Set Camera Scale Set Camera Offsets Move to Camera Offsets Fiducial Check Connection Test Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 95: Params_2D

    Min. PWM Factor Bidir Coef. Contrast Brightness Kerf Diam. Kerf Overlap Laser Freq. Cont. Wave Z Tracking Tactile Sensor THC Delay Settings Update Material Library Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 96: Pen Number

    Enter to access the Params_2D sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Pen Number is highlighted in blue. MultiCam 5. Press Enter to change the pen number. recommends that operators not adjust the default settings without direction from a service technician.

  • Page 97: X,Y Feedrate

    6. Enter the desired cut speed value using the number keypad (e.g., 60). 7. Press Enter to record the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 98: Cut Power

    Power. 6. Enter the percent of power using the number keypad (e.g., 10). 7. Press Enter . The display returns to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 99: Cut Height

    7. Press Enter . The display returns to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 100: Lift Height

    Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 101: Pierce Gas Delay

    6. Enter the Pierce Gas Delay using the number keypad (e.g., 0). 7. Press Enter to record the Pierce Gas Delay and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 102: Cut Gas Delay

    6. Enter the Cut Gas Delay using the number keypad (e.g., 0). 7. Press Enter to record the Cut Gas Delay and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 103: Pierce Power

    6. Enter the power required for piercing using the number keypad (e.g., 30). 7. Press Enter to record the Pierce Power and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 104: Pierce Time

    6. Enter the time required for piercing in seconds using the number keypad (e.g., 0.000). 7. Press Enter to record the Pierce Time and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 105: Power Control

    Power Control is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle the Power Control from Pulse, fixed pulse width modulation (F PWM), and variable width modulation (V PWM). Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 106: Min Power

    Any value entered greater than 10 will not allow the operator to save the setting. 7. Press Enter to save the minimum power and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 107: Vppi

    6. Enter the number of pulses used during the vector sequence using the number keypad (e.g., 2500). 7. Press Enter to record the VPPI and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. The value entered will be shown on the display. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 108: Min Pwm Factor

    6. Enter the desired factor using the number keypad (e.g., 0.000). The system will default to 0.080. 7. Press Enter to record the Min PWM Factor and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 109 6. Enter the value for the bidirectional correction using the number keypad (e.g., 4.660). 7. Press Enter to record the Bi-Directional Coefficient and return to the Params_2D sub-menu Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 110: Contrast

    6. Enter the desired contrast using the number keypad (e.g., 50). 7. Press Enter to record the Contrast and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 111: Brightness

    6. Enter the desired brightness using the number keypad (e.g., 50). 7. Press Enter to record the Brightness and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 112: Kerf Diam

    6. Enter the kerf diameter using the number keypad (e.g., 0.000). 7. Press Enter to record the Kerf Diameter and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 113: Kerf Overlap

    6. Enter the kerf overlap percentage value using the number keypad (e.g., 80). 7. Press Enter to record the Kerf Overlap and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 114: Laser Freq

    6. Enter the laser frequency using the number keypad (e.g., 20000). 7. Press Enter to record the Laser Frequency and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 115 Cont. Wave is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle the continuous wave setting ON or OFF. The menu stays in Params_2D with the updated setting. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 116: Z Tracking

    4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Z Tracking is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle the Z Tracking from OFF to ON. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 117: Tactile Sensor

    4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Tactile Sensor is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle the Tactile Sensor from YES to NO. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 118: Thc Delay

    6. Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad (e.g., 5400). 7. Press Enter to record the Torch Height Control and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 119: Settings

    Enter the Lead In Radius value using the number keypad. iii. Press Enter to confirm the value and return to the Settings sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 120: Update Material Library

    6. Press Enter to update the material library or Exit to cancel the activity and return to the main display. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 121: Recording A Soft Home

    5. Enter the desired number (1-9) using the number keypad to record the soft home. 6. Press Enter to accept the soft home and return to the main menu. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 122: Surfmap

    Y Distance Step Size Z Seek Speed Z Safe Lift Save Surface Map Load Surface Map Surf. Map: Status Move to Probe Offsets Test I/O Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 123: Start Z Surface Mapping

    The system will Jog to the surface several times and in several places, prompting the operator to press Enter between scans. Once the surface has been mapped, the display will return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 124: Surface Mode

    The double arrows indicate which mode is selected. 7. Press Enter to set the system for that mode. The SurfMap sub-menu will show the mode selected. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 125: Distance

    6. Enter the value for each distance using the number keypad (e.g., 5.000). 7. Press Enter to accept the value entered and return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 126: Step Size

    6. Enter the value for the step size using the number keypad (e.g., 1.000) 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 127: Z Seek Speed

    6. Enter the value for the Z assembly speed using the number keypad (e.g., 0.500). 7. Press Enter to accept the value entered and return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 128: Z Safe Lift

    6. Enter the value for the Z Safe Limit using the number keypad (e.g., 0.200). 7. Press Enter to accept the value entered and return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 129: Save Surface Map

    The system will prompt the operator about saving the Map File. 8. Press Enter to update or Cancel to exit without saving. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 130: Load Surface Map

    SurMap sub- menu. 7. Press Enter to access the saved surface map. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 131: Surf. Map: Status

    4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Surf. Map: Status is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle the surface map to active or inactive. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 132: Move To Probe Offsets

    5. Press Enter to access the probe offsets. 6. Press Enter to move the offsets. 7. Press Cancel to return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 133: Test I/O

    6. Press 1 to toggle the slider up and down. The display will indicate which direction is active. 7. Press Cancel to exit the Test I/O function and return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 134: Shutdown

    Yes is highlighted to shut down the machine. The system will disable the motor drives and prompt the operator when it is safe to power down the laser. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 135: Cut_Utils

    Certain menu items will then enter a sub-menu with more selections. Matl_Cut Circle Square Rectangle Rect_Rnd Polygon RipCut Flange Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 136: Material Cutoff

    Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 11. Press Start to execute Material Cutoff, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 137: Square

    Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 10. Press Start to execute Square Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 138: Radiused Rectangle

    X value. 9. Press Enter to accept the Y value. 10. Enter the radius of the corners using the number keypad (e.g., 1.5). Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 139 Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 13. Press Start to execute Radiused Rectangle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 140: Rip Cut

    10. Press Set Surface again and as needed to toggle between Jog and Cut. 11. Press Cancel to exit the Rip Cut mode. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 141: Circle

    Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 10. Press Start to execute Circle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 142: Rectangle

    Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 11. Press Start to execute Rectangle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 143: Polygon

    Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 12. Press Start to execute Polygon Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 144: Flange

    8. Enter the bolt center diameter using the number keypad (e.g., 3.000) and press Enter 9. Enter the bolt diameter using the number keypad (e.g., 0.500) and press Enter Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 145 Dry Run function if needed. This step is optional and can be skipped. 13. Press Start to execute Flange Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut_Utils Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 146: Utility

    Certain menu items will then enter a sub-menu with more selections. Clr_Home Job_Time Reboot ParkPos FocusTest Test Cap. DNC_Mode Purge Gas Laser Cal Laser Ptr Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 147 X-axis Jog Arrows until Clr_Home is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to clear the home location. The display will return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 148 Yes and No. 7. Press Enter to process the reboot of the machine. If No is selected, then the display will return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 149: Focus Test

    The laser will then repeat the same test using the “2nd Z Step Dist.” value, and the operator will choose the brightest spark of that group and enter the number at the prompt. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 150 If the operator chooses to automatically set the surface, he or she will have to go through the entire sequence each time the material changes. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 151 Saving Files to Controller DNC 1. Make sure the DNC mode is set for local. 2. Press Shift to access the list of files available in the PC. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 152 5. Press Material Library to set the system to delete the job file. 6. Press Enter to delete the job file. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 153: Laser Cal

    The value is then stored in the controller until changed by the operator. 8. Press Cancel to return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 154: Laser Ptr

    6. Press Cancel twice to return to the main display. The main display screen will show if the laser pointer is active. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 155: Job_Time

    Job_Time is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to view the exact job time. 6. Press Cancel to return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 156: Parkpos

    6. Enter the desired park position for the head assembly in X using the number keypad (e.g., 100.000) or enter 0 to use the table size. 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 157: Test Cap

    • Test Cap. Sensor – checks the outputs between the capacitive sensor and the controller 8. Press Cancel to return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 158: Purge Gas

    The menu will not change, and operators may either continue working in the Utility sub-menu or exit out of the menu and work elsewhere. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 159: Kerfcomp

    The Kerf Compensation function is used to adjust the kerf compensation value, which is the distance the laser must be moved to either the inside for internal cuts or holes or the outside for external cuts to produce the desired MultiCam cut size.

  • Page 160: Vision

    Correlation Retake Distance Settling Time Auto Find Setting Manual Find Setting Set Camera Scale Set Camera Offsets Move to Camera Offsets Fiducial Check Connection Test Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 161: Fiducial Diameter

    6. Enter the value using the number keypad (e.g., 0.250). 7. Press Enter to save the Fiducial Diameter and return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 162: Job Scaling

    Vision sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Job Scaling is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle between Auto and Fixed. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 163: Correlation

    6. Enter the correlation value using the number keypad (e.g., 0.200). 7. Press Enter to save the value and return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 164: Retake Distance

    6. Enter the distance for the camera to adjust so that the fiducial can be pictured clearly (e.g., 5.08mm or 0.20”). 7. Press Enter to save the distance and return to the Vision menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 165: Settling Time

    6. Enter the value using the number keypad (e.g., 1000 ms). 7. Press Enter to save the delay time and return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 166: Auto Find Setting

    6. Enter the distance for the camera to scan for the fiducial (e.g., 0.2” or 50.8 mm) or leave as “0” so the operator may manually locate the second and third fiducials. 7. Press Enter to save the distance and return to the Vision menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 167: Manual Find Setting

    “Jog Tool to Fid.” and “Jog Camera to Fid.” The double arrows show which setting is active. 7. Press Enter to return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 168: Set Camera Scale

    Enter at the prompt to begin calibration. 9. Press Jog Arrows to reach the fiducial on the material to be cut and press Enter Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 169: Set Camera Offsets

    This will cause the Z-axis to move down slowly until the surface sensor comes in contact with the surface and then move up above the surface to the Lift Height. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 170 Vision is highlighted in blue. c. Press Enter to access the Vision sub-menu. d. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Set Camera Offsets is highlighted in blue. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 171: Move To Camera Offsets

    Z-axis Jog Arrows to bring the fiducial into clearer view. 9. Press Enter once the fiducial is clear and return to the Vision menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 172: Fiducial Check

    Disable Check allows the system to continue operations without determining any change. 7. Press Enter to engage the selected action and return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 173: Connection Test

    Connection Test is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to begin the Connection Test. 6. Press Cancel to exit the Communication test and return to the Vision sub-menu. Vision Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 174 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Options Fume Extraction Capacitive Cutting Head Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 175 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Fume Extraction A Fume Extraction system is recommended for all lasers so as to properly handle the fumes and particulates that MultiCam result from cutting any material. Lasers can be purchased with or without a fume extraction system and are compatible for use with other manufacturers’...
  • Page 176 * Large coaxial cable is removed or replaced. * Tip Adjusting Nut is readjusted. * The operator becomes unsure about the accuracy of the settings. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 177 Setup for Ethernet Connection Ethernet Cables Serial Setup for Serial Connection Communication Troubleshooting Communications Port Settings of Windows Serial Line Amplifier Serial Cable Construction Serial Communication Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 178: Communication

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Communication MultiCam MultiCam Controller will support both Ethernet and Serial communications; however, recommends using Ethernet communications whenever possible. Connect Ethernet Connection Information MultiCam TCP/IP Ethernet connection is the preferred form of communications to all controllers.
  • Page 179 Go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Command Prompt. b. Go to Start >> Run, type in cmd, and press Enter. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 180 If the network does not have an active DHCP, then DHCP Enabled will show No, which indicates a static network. • If any of the above information is not provided, then the technician is working with a static network. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 181 Computer Static IP/Subnet Address 1. Access Network Connections by selecting Start >> Control Panel >> Network Connections. 2. Double-click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 182 3. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties. 4. Click in the circle next to Use the following IP address and enter an IP address and the subnet mask. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 183 7. Press Enter to save the changes. 8. Reboot the machine for the IP and/or subnet mask address changes to take effect. Connect Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 184: Setup For Ethernet Connection

    1. Right-click on the Machine Connections icon in the toolbar and select Connection Manager. At the initial setup, the Connection Manager dialog should show an unassigned machine. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 185 Job Name Server so that JobNameServer will automatically activate once the machine is connected. 4. Highlight the XMI files specific to the machine type and select Open. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 186: Ethernet Cables

    If the company has an established network, then the computers are probably already connected through a hub or switch. A patch cable is a standard cable used to connect a network device consisting of a computer, a network MultiCam printer, and a Controller to a hub or switch.

  • Page 187: Setup For Serial Connection

    1. Right-click on the Machine Connections icon in the toolbar and select Connection Manager. 2. Select Add >> Manual >> Serial from the Connection Manager dialog to access serial connections. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 188 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. 3. Enter or select the following information and select OK: • Connection Name (e.g., MultiCam CNC) • Communications port (e.g., COM2) • Baud Rate – 19200 • Parity – Even 4. Highlight the XMI files specific to the machine type and select Open.
  • Page 189 5. Select Yes at the prompt to upload the modules from the controller and load the XMI file. This will assign a connection name to the machine. Connect Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 190: Communication Troubleshooting

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Communication Troubleshooting MultiCam CNC machine is shipped with no connectors, and operators should purchase a 25’ serial cable MultiCam containing 9 wires to connect the Controller to the Host PC. Data is sent from the computer to the machine controller.
  • Page 191 Com Port or associated settings. If this process does not work, then 1 of 3 things have happened: MultiCam 1. The serial port chip is bad and needs to be replaced. can be contacted for the chip and installation instructions.

  • Page 192: Communications Port Settings Of Windows

    Most PCs are running Windows 2000 or higher as the Operating System. The default configuration of Windows is set to take advantage of larger (16 byte) FIFOs in the COM ports. MultiCam Controller has 4 to 7 character-receive FIFOs, which is less than half the standard default setting.
  • Page 193 4. Drag the Transmit Buffer bar to Low (1). 5. Select OK to all the windows that were opened and restart Windows to activate this setting. Connect Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

  • Page 194: Serial Line Amplifier

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Serial Line Amplifier MultiCam recommends using the Bravo Line Amplifier or a comparable serial line amplifier and requires a line amplifier when the serial cable reaches or exceeds 100’. Not using the line amplifier will create communication...

  • Page 195: Serial Cable Construction

    The serial cable should not be involved in a situation where damage is probable, and operators who create their own serial cables should not exceed 100’. Serial cables that exceed 100’ MultiCam require the assistance of line amplifiers, and has tested lengths of serial cable up to 1000’...
  • Page 196 Control Settings Project Settings File Settings CNC Configuration HPGL Configuration HPGL Command Support HPGL Commands JobEstimating MultiCam M- and G-Code Support Mapping M Code to Output Glossary Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 197 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Software MultiCam Laser can use files created from many popular software packages in the industry, such as AlphaCam and EnRoute, as well as files created in G Code and HPGL. The productivity suite enhances...
  • Page 198 4. Select the desired post processor from the list. Select Open. This will set the selected post processor as the default. Single Post Systems MultiCam 1. Contact or one of its authorized distributors for a copy of the OnePost file to use with the single post system.
  • Page 199 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. EnRoute Driver Setup MultiCam The EnRoute software package is used to assist operators in creating job files for the Laser. Each operator must have an installation CD to set up the capability and a dongle to connect with the host PC each time the program is run.
  • Page 200 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Selecting the Driver 1. Select the appropriate driver based on the system requirements (e.g., Multicam - 3D Driver [HPGL]). MultiCam a. Multicam – 2D uses the 2D Driver for machines that do not support 3D and will override all cut parameters set at the keypad.
  • Page 201 2. Make no changes to the Driver Units section as the system is configured with default settings and will not work if these settings are changed. The operator can modify the settings under Preferences or the view setup F10. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 202 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. EnRoute View and Preference Settings MultiCam While recommends different settings for standard configurations, the operator is able to review the condition of the cutting sequence and the setup before the cutting sequence begins.
  • Page 203 A plate does not have to be defined and can be handled when nesting objects or running the 3D simulation. The Clip to Plate option should be unchecked when not defining a plate. * Avoid changing the default settings for Small Part Sizes. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 204 * Change unit measurements in this window only. Operators should avoid making any changes in the Machine Setup/Driver configuration. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 205 * Avoid changing the options in the white window until all paths and options for them have been created. At that point, these settings can be changed to see only certain paths with these 3 options. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 206 * Review the Long Edge configuration as this places the start point on the longest edge of the geometry. * Select the Edge Midpoint only if the start point should be relocated to the middle of the longest edge. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 207 1. Select the Windows Start button at the bottom left of the screen. 2. Select Run. 3. Select Browse on the Run Dialog box. 4. Select the MultiCam Installation Folder from the directory. 5. Select Setup.Exe. 6. Select Open. 7. Select OK on the Run dialog box.
  • Page 208 JobQueue. Advanced Information “C:\MultiCam\MC\JobServer.exe” /C=“Unknown” If the JobServer path has spaces in it, the operator must be sure to quote the path as shown above. The /C= switch denotes the Connection Name. If the Connection Name has spaces in it, the operator must be sure to quote the Connection Name also.
  • Page 209 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. JobPreviewer MultiCam JobPreviewer allows the operator to preview the job before it is sent to the laser. This is an excellent way to verify the G Code or HPGL Code before the file is cut. The preview will simulate the machine code and display a graphic representation to the operator.
  • Page 210 Once the report is created, the data can be exported using many popular spreadsheet or database formats. 1. Click Start/Programs/MultiCam/Job Reporter to access the Job Reporter function from the main JobReporter screen.
  • Page 211 ASCII text file. Session Log keeps a record of communication error statistics used for troubleshooting communications problems. Session logs are stored between sessions of MotionMechanic. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 212 1. Click Start/Programs/MultiCam/Machine Connections to access the Machine Connections applet. 2. Press Help for a detailed description of each button in the main Machine Tool Properties applet. 3. Click Start/Programs/Multicam/Help/Machine Connections Help to launch the Help function directly from MultiCam file.
  • Page 213 HotWatch helps automate the production process by monitoring a folder on the network and automatically executing jobs that are placed into that folder. c. Digitize helps operators reproduce 2D and even 3D objects. Not all machines support Digitize, and operators MultiCam can contact for additional information. A machine supporting Digitize uses special sensors to scan the object and create a job file based on the object.
  • Page 214 The JobReporter generates reports on machine use. The report results can be filtered and modified to obtain general or specific information about the machine usage. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 215 Operators can also establish one particular computer to be in charge of all communications, which is helpful if multiple computers are connected to a machine. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 216 Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 217 2. Select Machine Tools >> Material Library Editor. From this screen, operators can add, edit, or delete material library information from the Material Library Editor program. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 218 3. Double-click on the number shown under Value, correct that number to the next number in the sequence (e.g., 15), and select OK. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 219 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. 4. Highlight the material and select File >> Save. 5. Select File >> Reload and close the Material Library Editor. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 220 4. Change the name of the thickness if necessary (e.g., 1/8” to 1/4”) and select OK. Operators can use up to 6 characters for the thickness. 5. Select File >> Save. The tool information will be copied from the previous file. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 221 4. Select File >> Save in Material Library Editor to save all the changes. 5. Select File >> Reload and close out of Material Library Editor. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 222 2. Change the parameters as needed (e.g., feedrate, power, cut height). 3. Scroll down to Update Material Library. 4. Open Update Material Library and press Enter to update the information for that material. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 223 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. JobServer MultiCam The HotWatch component of JobServer allows job files to be automatically transferred to the Laser by monitoring a specified directory on the computer. Whenever a file with a known extension appears in this Inbox directory, HotWatch will transmit it to the laser and then move the file from the Inbox directory to the Outbox directory.
  • Page 224 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. JobServer - Control Settings MultiCam When software is installed, JobServer’s control settings will be configured for each host computer. The Machine Tools Control Panel applet is used to set up and maintain connections between the PC and the...
  • Page 225 The JobServer Project Settings dialog can be found by right-clicking on the JobServer icon in the Windows system tray. These settings allow the operator to set up JobServer to individual preferences as well as particular MultiCam MultiCam settings required by .
  • Page 226 4. Firmware of extension .bin is the application interpreter with the controller with files written in assembler language. 5. SelfTest is of extension .uc, .ini, .txt. 6. Units is of extension .uc, .ini, .txt. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 227 4. State indicates whether the system is active (with tool engaged) or inactive (with tool disengaged). 5. Graphic indicates either Yes (the sequence typically follows a tool function) or No (the sequence follows non-tool functions). Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 228 The resolution should be checked when the part size is different from the programmed part size. The white box to the right of the settings provides additional information and help for whichever function is selected. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 229 3D mode is set. All commands are integers unless otherwise specified. MultiCam Help documents on the HPGL and CNC systems are located in the folder, and operators can access this folder through either Start/Programs/Multicam/Help/Translated PLT Help or Start/Programs/ Multicam/Help/Translated CNC Help. Example Files Multi Tool File Automatic Tool Changer File (or Multi Head) ;IN;PU;ZZ0;...
  • Page 230 PU;PA4154,1180;PD;AA4064,1270,360.000000; PD11176,11176;PD1016,11176;PD1016,1016; PU;PA5678,1180;PD;AA5588,1270,360.000000; ZD400; PU;PA6948,2450;PD;AA6858,2540,360.000000; PD1016,1016;PD11176,1016; PU;PA2630,1180;PD;AA2540,1270,360.000000; PD11176,11176;PD1016,11176;PD1016,1016; PU;PA7747,2540;PD;AA5588,2540,-90.000000; PU;SP0; PA2540,381;AA2540,2540,- 180.000000;PA5588,4699; AA5588,2540,-90.000000;PU;PA8128,0;SP0; Sample 3D file IN;ZZ1;PU;SP1; PA5000,5000,-200; PD5000,5000,500; PA5000,15000,1000; AA10000,15000,-180; PA15000,5000,750; AA10000,5000,-180; PA5000,5000,-200; PU;SP0; Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 231 If this information is going to be set by the file, the appropriate commands must be sent after the tool change command. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 232 These settings have no effect on the actual machine operation when estimating Job times. The White box to the right of the settings provides help for whichever function is selected. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 233 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. MultiCam M- and G-Code Support MultiCam The following table lists the supported G and M Codes for the Controller. Parameters within brackets are optional. The fields represented by “d.d” may be any decimal number, and fields represented by “d” may be any positive integer.
  • Page 234 120 ipm, rapid down to 0.1”, and a cut depth of 0.4”. G00 C1/2”bit G97 S18000 G00 Z-0.5 G00 X2.5 Y2.5 G00 Z-0.1 G01 Z0.4 F1. G02 I2.5 J2.5 F2. G00 Z-0.5 G00 X0. Y0. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 235 Operators can add M Codes to an output on their existing machines, assign the code to a particular device, and set the active status by completing the following steps: 1. Open MachineTools and select JobNameServer. 2. Select XMI Settings. 3. Select CNC. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 236 Any M Code, including M12, can be mapped per the operator’s preference; however, JobConsole treats the M12/M22 coding specifically for the start/end of a contour. 6. Download and store an MCode_Device_Map.uc file to location 3. For assistance on any of these steps, MultiCam please contact Tech Support.
  • Page 237 Acrylic - A type of plastic, or a common material used in sign making. Aperture - Any opening in the protective housing or enclosure of a laser that releases collateral radiation. MultiCam Axis - A direction in a coordinate system.
  • Page 238 Fiducial - A reference mark, or dot, used in MultiVision that allows the CNC machine to recognize the orientation of the material and adjust the cut file accordingly. MultiCam Firmware - The operating system of the controller that should only be loaded when instructed by Firmware contains all of the low-level commands and is the first level of controller software.
  • Page 239 Light Curtain - A boundary around the machine created by parallel, infrared light beams that stops the cutting sequence once an object or person crosses the beams. MultiCam Machine Parameters Menu - A tool of the Productivity Software Suite that allows the flash RAM file to be modified.
  • Page 240 Proximity Restart - The controller function that allows the operator to restart a file along any cut move after an interruption such as power outage or tool breakage. MultiCam PSS - The Productivity Software Suite (formerly the Router Productivity Suite, {RPS}). This software provides the interface between the computer and the laser.
  • Page 241 Y Motor Plate - The horizontal plate attached to the Y-carriage plate where the Y-axis transmission or gearbox assemblies are bolted. Z-axis - The axis that refers to the accessible range of the area above the table. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...
  • Page 242 Z Motor Plate - The horizontal plate on top of the Y-carriage plate where the Z-axis motor is mounted. Z Speed - The vertical speed of the head assembly or the plunging speed. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * WaterJets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 11 10...

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