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Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide.
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Plasma User Manual
IN 1 – 9
FS 1 – 13
KF 1 – 32
MI 1 – 96
OP 1 – 24
CN 1 – 11
SW 1 – 30
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  • Page 1 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. MultiCam ® Plasma User Manual Introduction IN 1 – 9 Fast Starts FS 1 – 13 Keypad and Functions KF 1 – 32 Menu Items MI 1 – 96 Options OP 1 – 24 Connections CN 1 –...
  • Page 2 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Original Instructions (a) The business name and full address of the manufacturer and of the authorized representative is as follows: MultiCam Inc 1025 W Royal Ln DFW Airport TX 75261 Erik Ketele Ketele NV...
  • 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 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Introduction Customer Responsibilities for Safety Power Lockout Instructions Safety Measures for Handling Oxygen Labels Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 10 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Customer Responsibilities for Safety MultiCam As the user of the Plasma system, 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 customer should be sure that all motors rotate in the correct direction. Introduction Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • 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 to the machine or control cabinet, the operator should disconnect power from the machine before starting work.
  • Page 13 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 14 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 15 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 16 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 17 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, such as the knife cartridge. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 18 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Fast Starts Fast Start Plasma Fast Start Oxyacetylene Torch Squaring the Table Hints and Tips Contacting MultiCam Maintenance Maintenance Log Warranty for Plasma Systems Warranty Registration List Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com...

  • Page 20: Fast Start Plasma

    Press Enter to access the parameters for that material. Select the current amperage and material thickness from the material library. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 21 Press Pause to yield the cutting sequence. Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 22: Fast Start Oxyacetylene Torch

    Press Enter to access the parameters for that material. Select the current amperage and material thickness from the material library. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 23 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 24 Press Pause to yield the cutting sequence. Operators should never leave the machine unattended during the cutting sequence. Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 25: Squaring The Table

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Squaring the Table MultiCam The table squaring procedure should be completed when the machine is first installed. Operators may need to resquare the table if a forklift hits the gantry or if the motors are changed. The following directions describe how to check the square of the table, change the square of the table, and verify the square of the table.
  • Page 26 - If the distances are the same, then the machine is square. Operators should tighten the gantry bolts to lock the gantry into place on the gantry castings. - If the distances are different, then repeat Change the Square of the Table. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 27 Since it is often difficult to locate the exact center of the casting, operators usually start at the outer edge of one gantry casting and measure to the inner edge of the other gantry casting. Inner Edge Outer Edge Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 28: Hints And Tips

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Hints and Tips MultiCam Plasma Systems 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.

  • Page 29: Contacting Multicam

    Water and Particulate Filter Oil Filter Oil Vapor Filter Gas Supply Plasma Power Supply Fast Starts 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 30: Maintenance

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Maintenance MultiCam Plasma System will provide years of productive service if it is maintained properly. There are daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly maintenance steps required for each machine based on a 40-hour MultiCam work week.
  • Page 31 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Bi-Annually MultiCam The following tasks should be completed at the end of last shift bi-annually on the Plasma System: • Complete all quarterly tasks • Change the coolant • Change the coolant filter...

  • Page 32: Maintenance Log

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Maintenance Log Date Support Personnel Maintenance Performed / Recommendations Fast Starts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 33: Warranty For Plasma Systems

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Warranty for Plasma Systems MultiCam hereby warranties the electronics, motion controller, and motors of the plasma system, when properly used per the original design function, to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the date of...

  • Page 34: Warranty Registration List

    Plasma Torch Warranty Card * Oxyacetylene Torch 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 35 Preheat/Cut Gas Test Drive Disable Controller Information Execute Self Test Set Soft Homes Advanced Advanced Features Dry Run Rotate File Step and Repeat Dual Start Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 36: Handheld Keypad

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Handheld Keypad MultiCam raphical keypad provides more flexibility in accessing the Plasma system 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 37: Emergency Stop (E-Stop)

    Keypad Hot Keys for the Plasma MultiCam The 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 38: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 39: Feedrate Override

    2. Press Jog Speed to increase or decrease the Jogging speed of the head assembly. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 40: Pause

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 41: Set Surface

    The operator should monitor the Jog speed when lowering the Z-axis as the attachment could crash into the material or the surface and break. 6. Press Enter to recognize the surface. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 42: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 43: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 44: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 45: Cut Oxy Test

    Hot Keys Keypad Menu MultiCam Menu Items help the operator handle many of the functions of the Plasma System by providing the ability to set feedrates and other parameters, run tests, and cut basic shapes. With the addition of some advanced...

  • Page 46: Material Library

    Key and Shifted Hot Key functions. When Shift has been pressed, the Shift LED will illuminate to indicate that the keypad is now in Shifted Mode. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 47: Dnc

    If the operator just presses Enter over the blinking cursor, he or she will only receive a display of the file name, size, and date/time created. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 48: 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 Plasma Systems.

  • Page 49: Drive Enable

    In some cases, this needs to be pressed twice to make sure the function has been completely canceled. Keypad Hot Keys Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 50: Jog Speed

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Jog Speed MultiCam Press Jog Speed to toggle between 3 different speeds at which the machine can Jog the Plasma System. The keypad display will prompt the operator with Jog= FAST, MED, or SLOW. These words show the rate at which the machine will Jog.

  • Page 51: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 52: Enter

    Z=0 position. 2. Press Shift Z-axis Down Jog Arrow to lower the head assembly to the Lift Height position. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 53: Proximity Restart

    X-axis Up Jog Arrow to access the closest point in the file. Plasma systems can begin just before the last cut location. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 54: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 55: Park Y High Or Low

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 56: Preheat/Cut Gas Test

    Press Shift Drive Enable to disable all drives. Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 57: Controller Information

    • Memory verification • Rectangle cutting • Surface block checking • Origin (Home) testing Hot Keys Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 58: Set Soft Homes

    Shift Soft Homes 4. Enter a number between 1 and 9 using the number keypad. If the operator wants to save the Z value in the MultiCam Soft Home, he or she should contact a technician for assistance. 5. Press Enter to record the new Soft Home.

  • Page 59: Advanced

    DHCP or specify an IP address. Power Information Screen “Power Information” Main Voltage Value Web Voltage Value MODBUS Information “MODBUS Information” Number of Packets Sent Number of Timeouts Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 60 Each box shows the status of the specific input. • Dark = off • Bright = on Machine Information Screen “Machine Information” Model and Type Serial Number Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 61: Advanced Features

    2 decimal points at the beginning of the directory to return to the list of directories if necessary. 5. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until the appropriate file is highlighted. 6. Press Start Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 62: Rotate File

    The operator will be prompted to accept or reject the rotation when the execute key is pressed. Advanced Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 63: Step And Repeat

    7. Press X-axis Down Jog Arrow twice to access the Step and Repeat function. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 64 14. Press Enter to start the cutting sequence. Advanced Keypad Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 65: Dual Start

    Home 2 and press Enter to record the second Soft Home. 4. Press 5. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until the blinking cursor is over the appropriate job file. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 66 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 67 Surf. Map: Status Move to Probe Offsets Test I/O Shutdown Gauge Chart Digitize Start Digitize Auto Scan Rate Auto Step Size Scan Mode Add Corners Output Start Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 68 Knife Lift Knife Dn Dly Knife Up Dly Closeness Rotate Degree Min Radius Home Knife Set Knife Offset Move to Knife Offset Knife 1 Slider Test Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 69: Params_2D

    HS Radius Max Volt Gap Z Track Gage Start on Edge Speed Factor Arc Factor Settings Update Material Library Change Tip Plasma Tip Perf. Mode Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 70 6. Enter the desired cut speed value from the number keypad (e.g., 60). . Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 71: Cut Height

    6. Enter the Cut Height using the number keypad (e.g., 0.100). . Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 72: Pierce Height

    6. Enter the desired pierce height value from the number keypad (e.g., 0.200). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 73: Lift Height

    Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 74: Pierce Delay

    6. Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad (e.g., 1000). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 75: Z Tracking

    Params_2D sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Z Tracking is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle between Yes and No. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 76: Voltage

    Params_2D sub-menu. If the operator toggles the Sample ATHC to Yes, then the Params_2D sub-menu will show Auto for Voltage. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 77: Sample Athc

    Yes and No. Choosing Yes will permit an automatic configuration of Voltage while choosing No will permit a value to be entered for Voltage. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 78: Thc Delay

    6. Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad (e.g., 5400). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 79: Hs Radius

    6. Enter the desired proximity radius value from the number keypad (e.g., 4865). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 80: Max Volt Gap

    6. Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad (e.g., 16.3). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 81: Z Track Gage

    Z tracking gage. 6. Press Enter to toggle between Thick and Thin. 7. Press Cancel to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 82: Start On Edge

    Params_2D sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Start on Edge is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle between Yes and No. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 83: Speed Factor

    6. Enter the desired speed factor value from the number keypad (e.g., 6). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 84: Arc Factor

    6. Enter the desired pierce delay value from the number keypad (e.g., 0.80). 7. Press Enter to accept the value and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 85: Settings

    Enter the Lead In Length value using the number keypad. iii. Press Enter to confirm the value and return to Settings sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 86: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 87: Change Tip

    Enter to unload the material. The keypad will briefly display the message Unloading Material, and the display will return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 88: Plasma Tip

    6. Press X-axis Jog Arrows to move between Shield and Unshielded. 7. Press Enter to accept the status and return to the Params_2D sub-menu. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 89 Params_2D sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Perf. Mode is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle between Yes and No. Params_2D Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 90: Recorded Home

    Recorded Home function. 5. Enter the desired number (1-9) to record the new home. 6. Press Enter to return to the main menu. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 91: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 92 Enter between scans. Once the surface has been mapped, the display will return to the SurfMap sub-menu. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 93 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 94 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 95: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 96: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 97: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 98: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 99: Load Surface Map

    SurfMap sub-menu. 7. Press Enter to access the saved surface map. SurfMap Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 100: Surf. Map: Status

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 101: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 102: Test I/O

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 103: Shutdown

    If No is selected, then the display will return to the main menu. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 104: Gauge Chart

    (e.g., Galvanized). 6. Press X-axis Jog Arrows to review the appropriate conversion factors. 7. Press Cancel to return to the main menu. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 105: Digitize

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Digitize MultiCam The Digitize function is used with the Rapid Shape feature. With this feature, the operator has the ability to duplicate 2D simple and complex shapes on the machine and then import this outline into a CAD MultiCam program for manipulation and toolpathing.

  • Page 106: Start Digitize

    4. Raise the probe until the counter shows the higher number (e.g., 134) and press the Set button. This will save the highest point of contrast in the system. Set Button 5. Press Menu to access the menu system. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 107 If the Auto Scan Rate is too high, then the Rapid Shape could shake and lose signal. 15. Press Cancel to finish scanning and exit out of Digitize mode. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 108 All files are saved automatically as CNC files. Operators who want to save the file as a DXF should make sure the checkbox is filled. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 109: Auto Scan Rate

    6. Enter the value for the scan rate (e.g., 1.5). 7. Press Enter to save the Scan Rate and return to the Digitize sub-menu. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 110: Auto Step Size

    6. Enter the value for the step size (e.g., 0.25). 7. Press Enter to save the Step Size and return to the Digitize sub-menu. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 111: Scan Mode

    5. Press Enter to toggle between Edge and Line. 6. Continue with the Digitize setup or press Cancel to exit the Digitize sub-menu. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 112: Add Corners

    5. Press Enter to toggle between YES and NO. 6. Continue with the Digitize setup or press Cancel to exit the Digitize sub-menu. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 113: Output Start

    5. Press Enter to toggle between YES and NO. 6. Continue with the Digitize setup or press Cancel to exit the Digitize sub-menu. Digitize Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 114: Cut Utilities

    Cancel during the process to exit the function without changing any settings. Material Cut Circle Square Rectangle Radiused Rectangle Polygon RipCut Flange Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 115 8. Enter the desired tool number if different from the one currently loaded. 9. Enter the desired value for the X Cutoff Distance using the number keypad (e.g., 0). 10. Press Enter to accept the value. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 116 13. Press Start to execute Material Cutoff, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 117: Circle

    9. Press Start to execute Circle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 118: Square

    9. Press Start to execute Square Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 119: Rectangle

    Y value. 10. Press Start to execute Rectangle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 120: Radiused Rectangle

    . Enter the Length of the X and Y sides for the Rectangle using the number keypad (e.g., X=19, Y=20). 8. Press Enter to accept the X value. 9. Press Enter to accept the Y value. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 121 12. Press Start to execute Radiused Rectangle Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 122: Polygon

    11. Press Start to execute Polygon Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 123: Ripcut

    10. Press Set Surface again and as needed to toggle between Jog and Cut. 11. Press Cancel to exit the Rip Cut mode. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 124: 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 125 11. Enter the outer diameter using the number keypad (e.g., 4.000) and press Enter 12. Press Start to execute Flange Cut, Cancel to abort the function, or Pause to reposition the start point. Cut Utilities Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 126: Utility

    Clear Home Show Job_Time Reboot Set X Park Position Load Material Change Tip Calibrate Sensor Tip Usage DNC_Mode HD ComTst Purge Vac Mode Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 127: Clear Home

    X-axis Jog Arrows until Clear Home is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to clear the Home position and return to Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 128: Show Job Time

    Show 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 129: Reboot

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 130: Set X Park Position

    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. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 131: Load Material

    Load Material menu. 6. Press Enter to send the current material configuration to the plasma system and return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 132: Change Tip

    6. Press Enter to change the tip or Cancel to return to the Utility sub-menu. 7. Press Enter to enable the head assembly. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 133: Calibrate Sensor

    The machine will move the Z head down until the Ohmic Sensor senses the material, and the display will briefly show the calculated distance before automatically returning to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 134: Tip Usage

    Clear Statistics screen. 7. Press Enter to clear the tip usage statistics or Cancel to return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 135: Dnc_Mode

    Saving Files to Controller DNC 1. Make sure the DNC mode is set for local. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 136 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 137: Hd Comtst

    No communication from the system to the HD Idle Wait for process Purge Idle 2 MultiCam 6. Contact Tech Support for help in translating the above codes. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com...

  • Page 138: Purge

    Purge is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to purge the system. No screen changes are made, and the display remains at the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 139: Vacmode

    The star indicates which mode is active. 7. Press Enter to select the mode and return to the Utility sub-menu. Utility Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 140: Kerf Comp

    MultiCam uses left kerf almost exclusively so that CCW in the codes indicates internal cuts and CW indicates external cuts.

  • Page 141: Select Tl

    #1 and return to the main menu. b. Press Cancel to make no changes and return to the main menu. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 142: Plasmaunit

    4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until the appropriate option is highlighted and press Enter . Each display will provide read-only information regarding the particular heading. Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 143: Lathe

    Lathe Mode Diam of Part Set Lathe Home Move To Lathe Offset Find Lathe Home Set Resolution Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 144: Lathe Mode

    Lathe sub-menu. 4. Press X-axis Jog Arrows until Lathe Mode is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to toggle between OFF and ON. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 145: Diameter Of Part

    6. Enter the diameter of the part (e.g., 6.00). 7. Press Enter to save the value and return to the Lathe sub-menu. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 146: Set Lathe Home

    Set Lathe Home is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to set the home location for the lathe. The display will return to the Lathe sub-menu. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 147: Move To Lathe Offset

    7. Press Jog Arrows to move the plasma head to the lathe. 8. Press Enter to set the lathe offset. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 148: Find Lathe Home

    Find Lathe Home is highlighted in blue. 5. Press Enter to find the Lathe Home. The lathe will rotate, and the display will return to the Lathe sub- menu. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 149: Set Resolution

    8. Press Enter . The system will find the Lathe home and then rotate the number of times entered above to set the resolution. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 150 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. 9. Press Enter to accept the changes to the resolution and find home. The display will return to the Lathe sub- menu. Lathe Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 151: Knife

    Knife Dn Dly Knife Up Dly Closeness Rotate Degree Min. Radius Home Knife Set Knife Offset Move to Knife Offset Knife 1 Slider Test Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 152: Knife Feedrate

    6. Input the cutting speed (e.g., 25) and press Enter . The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 153: Knife Lift

    Knife Lift. 6. Enter lift height (e.g., 1.500) and press Enter . The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 154: Knife Dn Dly

    Knife Down Delay. 6. Enter the value (e.g., 1000msec) and press Enter . The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 155: Knife Up Dly

    Knife Up Delay. 6. Enter the value (e.g., 1000msec) and press Enter . The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 156: Closeness

    6. Enter the closeness value using the number keypad (e.g., 0.010). 7. Press Enter to save the value. The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 157: Rotate Degree

    6. Enter the maximum rotation degree using the number keypad (e.g., 15.000). 7. Press Enter to save the value. The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 158: Min Radius

    6. Enter a value for the minimum radius using the number keypad (e.g., 0.750). 7. Press Enter to save the value. The value will be displayed on the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 159: Home Knife

    6. Wait until the Knife has located its Home position and the keypad shows the Knife sub-menu before continuing with the setup or cut sequence . Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 160: Set Knife Offset

    8. Press Enter to accept the change. The knife will move to the offset, and the display will return to the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 161: Move To Knife Offset

    6. Enter the knife number (e.g., 31). 7. Press Enter to move to the offset. The display will return to the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 162: Knife 1 Slider Test

    The screen will show up or dn to indicate the position of the knife slider. 9. Press Cancel to exit the test and return to the Knife sub-menu. Knife Menu Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 163 Water Tables Operator Station Fume Extraction Plasma Units PowerMax Plasma Units Troubleshooting Tips for the PowerMax Plasma Unit Hypertherm Plasma Units Safety Mat Light Curtains Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 164: Digitize

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Digitize MultiCam The Digitize option is used with either the Rapid Shape or Manual Digitizing. With either feature, the operator has the ability to duplicate simple and complex shapes on the plasma system. This will record the outline on the host PC.
  • Page 165 Digitize Window. It is not necessary to flush the buffer as the system will automatically do this at the end of the job. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 166: Manual Digitize

    14. Jog to the next contour and repeat the process until all contours have been digitized. 15. Press Go Home to go to 0,0 at the end of the job. 16. Press Exit to end the job. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 167: Rapid Shape

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. ™ Rapid Shape MultiCam Rapid Shape can automatically digitize both simple and complex shapes. Mounted on any MultiCam Plasma System, this device enables the plasma system to automatically follow an edge of a pattern or object placed on the table and record the outline on the host PC.

  • Page 168: Using Rapid Shape

    Enter 9. Press Jog Arrows to place the center of the plasma head over the front right corner of the material. 10. Press Set Home Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 169 DNC, though the system will not complete tool offsets if the operator executes the scanned file from the machine. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 170: Rapid Shape Tips And Troubleshooting

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Rapid Shape Tips and Troubleshooting MultiCam The tips available for Rapid Shape are updated periodically and can also be found on the web site. 1. Scan rate sets the speed the system will auto scan. The default setting is 2.0” per second. A slower scan rate will result in slightly better accuracy at a longer time, while a faster rate will take less time but have less accuracy.

  • Page 171: Laser Pointer

    Laser Pointer is offset from the center of the cutting head. 6. Finish system preparations and run the file. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 172: 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 DNC. Once the machine operator scans the bar code, DNC will automatically call up the correct file and send it to the controller.

  • Page 173: Liner Cutter Pinch Roller

    The pinch roller provides up to 2” (50.8mm) clearance and is controlled by the switchbox at the front of the machine. The pinch roller is raised when the knob is pointing toward Unclamp and lowered when the knob is pointing toward Clamp. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 174: Knife

    HPR260 or other plasma unit. The scribe provides a deeper indentation when used directly on metal, and this marking cannot be wiped off or smudged during regular cleaning operations of the marked material. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 175: Skirt Guard

    X- and Y-axes or a rotate a round tube for X-axis cuts only. Specific coding is required for operating the lathe, and the lathe is available on plasma systems with a wider carriage. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 176: Oxy-Fuel

    Gas, and Hydraflame. The Oxy-Fuel torch is designed to cut up to 6” (152.4mm) thick solid steel. The configuration option available for MultiCam Plasma systems uses a dual pressure high/low regulator manifold to conserve gases used during the cutting process and provide shortened pre-heat times.

  • Page 177: Downdraft Tables

    Downdraft tables are only available on the 3000 and 6000 series. The 3000 series has a table option that provides downdraft capabilities, and the 6000 series has an option for the customer to request a specific table size for the downdraft table. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 178: Water Tables

    The Hydrogen gas separates during the cut, builds up pressure, and becomes trapped beneath the plate if the table is not aerated. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 179 Actuate the air dump valve periodically to remove any air already trapped within the air chamber. As air is dumped by the air chamber, the air pressure causes the water level to increase or decrease. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 180: Operator Station

    The operator station is attached to the table and is customized for the machine. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 181: Fume Extraction

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Fume Extraction A Fume Extraction system is recommended for all plasma systems so as to properly handle the fumes and MultiCam particulates that result from cutting any material. Plasma systems can be purchased with or without a fume extraction system and are compatible for use with other manufacturers’...

  • Page 182: Plasma Units

    The plasma unit can be customized to the particular cutting needs of the system, and operators may contact Sales for additional information on upgrades or changes in system cutting needs. MultiCam offers PowerMax and Hypertherm plasma units, though customers are welcome to provide their own...

  • Page 183: Troubleshooting Tips For The Powermax Plasma Unit

    START, SP, and SDF Control Board Failure Faulty PCB3 Replace PCB3. For more information on troubleshooting tips for the PowerMax, customers should purchase the PowerMax Control Manual. Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 184: Hypertherm Plasma Units

    No gas Oxygen (CH4) Methane (H35) Hydrogen (35%) - Argon (65%) (H5) Hydrogen (5%) - Argon (95%) Nitrogen (F5) Hydrogen (5%) - Nitrogen (95%) Options Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 185: Safety Mat

    This Pause mode can only be cleared by pressing the “Safety Mat Reset” switch at the operator station and then clearing the error at the keypad. MultiCam advises operators to pause operations during any changing of tools or materials and recommends that operations be paused when any disruptive action (e.g., change of shift, emergency situation) occurs in the cutting...

  • Page 186: Light Curtains

    ALL SAFETY MEASURES ADOPTED BY THE CUSTOMER ARE AT THE CUSTOMER’S DISCRETION AND DONE SO AT THE CUSTOMER’S RISK. MULTICAM HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING SAFETY FEATURES. IF THE TECHNICIAN INSTALLS THE SAFETY DEVICE, IT IS DONE AS A COURTESY. The following requirements must be met in order for the light curtain to be effective.
  • Page 187 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Connections Communication Ethernet Connection Information Setup for Ethernet Connection Ethernet Cables Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 188 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 189 Go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Command Prompt. b. Go to Start >> Run, type in cmd, and press Enter. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 190 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 191 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 192 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 193 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 194 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 195 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 196 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 197 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 controller to a hub or switch.
  • Page 198 JobReporter MotionMechanic ConnectionManager JobConsole JobNameServer Programs Digitize HotWatch JobQueue HPGL Command Support HPGL Commands MultiCam M- and G-Code Support Mapping M Code to Output Glossary Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 199: Software

    Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Software MultiCam Plasma system 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 200 4. Select the desired post processor from the list. Click Open. This will set the selected post processor as the default. Single Post Units MultiCam 1. Contact or one of its authorized distributors for a copy of the OnePost file to use with the single post unit.

  • Page 201: Enroute Driver Setup

    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 Plasma system. Each operator must have both an installation CD to set up the capability and a dongle to connect with the host PC each time the program is run.
  • Page 202 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 203 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 204: Enroute View And Preference Settings

    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 205 * Adjust the Small Size Threshold to indicate to EnRoute what the operator will consider a small size (e.g., 0.0775). The Medium Size Threshold should be left at the default settings. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 206 * Change unit measurements in this window only. Operators should avoid making any changes in the Machine Setup/Driver configuration. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 207 * 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 208 Long Edge and Edge Midpoint options are selected, EnRoute determines that the 0,0 location should be at the middle on the edge of the longest side. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 209: Multicam Software

    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 210: Jobnameserver

    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 MultiCam operators 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 211: Jobeditor

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 212: Motionmechanic

    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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 213: Jobconsole

    Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 214: Digitize

    Using the Digitize functions allows the operator to create a G-Code job file by tracing a pattern. Once the pattern is traced, the job file can be saved and reviewed. Once the file is saved, the job is easily executed using DNC. MultiCam Digitize is only operable with a Plasma system equipped with the Edge Scan initialization file load in the controller.

  • Page 215: Hpgl Command Support

    MultiCam Help documents on the HPGL and plasma systems are located in the folder, and operators can access this folder through either Start/Programs/Multicam/Help/Translated PLT Help or through Start/Programs/ Multicam/Help/Translated CNC Help. Example files are shown below: Example Files Multi Tool File Automatic Tool Changer File (or Multi Head) ;IN;PU;ZZ0;...
  • Page 216 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 217: Hpgl Commands

    Height). Changing the ZU value will change the Lift Height distance on all following PU commands. The value set with this command is not used when running in 3D mode. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

  • Page 218: Multicam M- And G-Code Support

    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”...
  • Page 219 G03 X1.900364 Y2.714995 I2.87 J2.685 G03 X1.962027 Y2.649395 I1.963995 J2.713027 G00 X0.22 Y5.215 G01 X0.34 G01 X5.4 G01 Y0.155 G01 X0.37 G01 X0.34 G01 Y5.065 G01 Y5.215 G01 Y5.315 Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 220 G03 X1.962027 Y2.649395 I1.963995 J2.713027 G00 X0.22 Y5.215 G01 X0.34 G01 X5.4 G01 Y0.155 G01 X0.37 G01 X0.34 G01 Y5.065 G01 Y5.215 G01 Y5.315 Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 221 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 * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 222 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 223 Innovation. Quality. Performance. Best in Industry. Worldwide. Glossary The following words are most commonly used in reference to the plasma system and associated activities. MultiCam Axis - A direction in a coordinate system. Plasma units have 3 axes: X, Y, and Z.
  • Page 224 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 225 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 226 Z-axis - The axis that refers to the accessible range of the area above the table. Z Carriage Plate - The vertical plate on the vertical moving part of the carriage assembly where the cutting tool plate is mounted. Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...
  • Page 227 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. Software Routers * Lasers * Plasma * Water Jets * Knife Cutters www.MultiCam.com v. 03 13...

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