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- Page 1 C N C R O U T E R 4 0 4 0 - X E USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Catalog Preface Warranty & Disclaimer Product Specifications How to Assemble the Machine How to Install Router Bit Wiring Diagrams Switches Introduction How to Use Controller • Operation Procedure Overview • Make Your First Cut • How to Use Z-Probe • How to Unlock Limit Switch •... -
Page 3: Preface
FoxAlien families share their thoughts, experience, and offer support to each other. And you will get to know the latest news about FoxAlien machines, too! Our tech support person is in the group and follow up your needs and problems. -
Page 4: Warranty & Disclaimer
Please be careful when using your CNC machine. This machine is an electrical device with moving parts and dangerous areas. • 4040-XE CNC Machine is for Indoor Use Only. • Wear the proper protection equipment while operating. • Always place the CNC Machine on a stable surface. -
Page 5: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Model 4040-XE 400 x 400 x 55mm (15.75” x 15.75” x 2.16”) Working Area Input Voltage 110V/220V Input Current 110V/10A; 220V/5A Spindle Power 300W Spindle Speed 11000 rpm/min Motor NEMA23 Firmware Version 1.1H Limit Switch X, Y, Z... -
Page 6: How To Assemble The Machine
How to Assemble the Machine MDF Waste board Base M5*20 Bolt... - Page 7 Dust Baffle M5*16 Bolt...
- Page 8 Gantry M5 Spring Washer washer M5*12 Bolt...
- Page 9 Z-axis assembly M5*25 Flat Head Cap Screw...
- Page 10 Spindle Mount M5*55 Bolt...
- Page 11 M5*55 Bolt Spindle...
- Page 12 Y-axis drag chain Y-axis drag chain M5*6 Bolt bracket bracket -10-...
- Page 13 X-axis drag chain X-axis drag chain M5*6 Bolt bracket bracket -11-...
- Page 14 X-Axis Drag Chain M4*6 Flat Head Cap Screw Y-Axis Drag Chain -12-...
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Page 15: How To Install Router Bit
How to Install the Router Bit holder collet screw cap Loosen CNC bit Tighten -13-... -
Page 16: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams Z-Limit X-Limit Y-Limit -14-... - Page 17 Spindle & X/ Y1/ Y2/ Z Stepper motor X-axis limit switch Y-axis limit switch Z-axis limit switch -15-...
- Page 18 Y1 Stepper motor & Spindle & Y-axis limit switch Z-axis limit switch X Stepper motor & Y2 Stepper motor Z Stepper motor & X-axis limit switch -16-...
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Page 19: Switches Introduction
Switches Introduction Two working modes When using laser engraving, turn the switch to the left. When using the spindle, turn the switch to the right. PC mode and Controller mode cannot be used at the same time. So when using the controller mode, please disconnect the software connection in computer or unplug the USB cable directly, otherwise it may cause errors, deviation or unusual... -
Page 20: How To Use Controller
How to Use Controller Operation Procedure Overview Zero Control Unlock Move Step Files FoxAlien.nc Send -18-... -
Page 21: Make Your First Cut
Make Your First Cut MENU Control Move Alarm Idle Idle Spindle Laser Zero Control Files Move Reset Speed Step Probe Home Unlock Return Return Probe First, click “Step” to choose step setting Check the emergency stop and limit (4 available steps: 0.05, 0.1, 1, 10mm). switches before operating, make sure Click “Unlock”, and then status they are not pressed down or triggered. - Page 22 Click “Send” to start engraving. Left column shows the g-code files If you want to abort engraving in pre-stored in the SD card. Finish. advance, click “Abort”. For example, choose “FoxAlien.nc”. Progress bar will show rate of engraving process. -20-...
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Page 23: How To Use Z-Probe
Measure thickness: 15mm 15mm, so change it to 15; and then click “Return” to previous menu. Files Control Zero XYZ Idle Idle Hold:0 FoxAlien.nc Work coordinates: 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Zero Set X Set Y Set Z Move Reset 0.00... -
Page 24: How To Unlock Limit Switch
How to Unlock Limit Switch Control Control Alarm Zero Zero Move Reset Move Reset Probe Probe Home Unlock Return Home Unlock Return Probe Probe Limit switch will trigger when the After limit switch is triggered, status in Click “Reset”, and then status will machine runs out of active working the upper right corner will change to change to “Alarm”. -
Page 25: How To Use E-Stop
How to Use E-stop Control Idle Zero Move Reset Probe Home Unlock Return Probe Control Control Alarm Then click “Unlock”, status will change to “Idle”. Machine is back to normal status. Zero Zero Move Reset Move Reset Probe Probe Home Unlock Return Home... -
Page 26: How To Use Grblcontrol (Candle)
How to Use Grblcontrol (Candle) Driver Installation Download from U disk. Double- Click “INSTALL” Wait until it shows “Driver install success” click to start installation. To Determine your Machine's COM port • For Windows XP: Right click "My Computer"→ Select "Manage"→ Select "Device Manager". •... - Page 27 Grblcontrol (Candle) Working Interface Introduction Coordinate display 3D preview interface, hold the Status display left mouse button, can rotate Common operation button, the mouse Angle, scroll the mouse icon on the above shows the specific wheel, can be enlarged, function or reduced.
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Page 28: Make Your First Cut
Make Your First Cut Connect USB cable to computer and machine, click Service->Port select COM port. Click “OK” Select PC mode, press Double click to start the power switch Grblcontrol (Candle) Console window If Status becomes Alarm prints “CTRL+X” and [MSG: Check Limits] indicates that appears in the console at the connection... - Page 29 Click the direction button to move the bit to Turn the knob clockwise the surface of the object. The proper gap to adjust the spindle between the bit and object’s surface is that speed. only an A4 paper can move through tightly. Open a G-code file, Preview G-Code Click “Zero XY”...
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Page 30: Z-Probe Operating
Z-Probe Operating Edit Z-probe parameter. Default value is Z15 Thickness: 15mm Click ”Zero XY” Click Z-probe button to start detecting. After Z-probe detection finished. Place the probe as shown Remove Z-probe, click “Send” to start engraving. -28-... -
Page 31: How To Unlock Limit Switch
How to Unlock Limit Switch Limit switch will trigger when Command window will show: “ALARM:1 the machine runs out of active Click “Reset” [MSG: Reset to continue]” working area. If status change to “Alarm” again, that Click direction buttons to means it does not entirely move away Click “Unlock”... -
Page 32: How To Use E-Stop
How to Use E-stop Press down E-stop when the Status in software will change Rotate clockwise to release the machine malfunctions to avoid to “Alarm”. E-stop. damage. Print “[MSG:’$H’|’$X’ to unlock]” Click “Unlock” to normal working status. -30-... - Page 33 GrblControl (Candle) software for Windows & Mac OS • Sample files You can also download from this link: Please visit www.foxalien.com for more CNC machine accessories products. Feel free to contact us for technical support if you come across any difficulty during assembly and using. E-mail: support@foxalien.com We will response within 1 business day.
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