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The complete press brake control

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Page 1 DA-40T series The complete press brake control Operation Manual V1, English...
Page 2 This manual does not entitle you to any rights. Delem reserves the right to change this manual without prior warning. • All rights reserved. The copyright is held by Delem. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without written permission from Delem BV. V0220, 2...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. Introduction ..........5 2. Using the DA-40T ........6 2.1 User interface layout ..........6 2.2 Available menus............7 2.3 Key lock ..............8 2.4 On screen keyboard........... 9 3. Program selection mode ......11 3.1 Select a program from memory ....... 11 3.2 Copy/rename/delete a program from memory ..
Page 4 6.6 Time settings............35 6.7 Maintenance.............35 6.7.1 Setting the calibration point......37 6.8 System information ..........38 7. Diagnostics ..........40 7.1 Axis state..............40 7.2 Inputs and outputs ...........41 7.3 Signals ..............42 V0220, 4...
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction The DA-40T series is a programmable touch control for conventional torsion bar press brake machines. Its user-friendly user interface is mainly based on icons, making it a fast and easy to program control. The high-quality widescreen TFT Color LCD display has a size of 7" and is equipped with an energy saving LED backlight.
Page 6: Using The Da-40T
Using the DA-40T User interface layout The user interface of the DA-40T is based on the proven Delem touch interface introduced in the Delem press brake controllers. In the picture below the main layout of the screen is explained. This layout is applicable for all the operating modes for the DA- 40T, making the navigation easy and recognizable.
Page 7: Available Menus
Information panel • Large working area • Context sensitive keyboard Command panel • Functions and soft keys belonging to the specific active function In order to select a menu item or parameter simply tap the screen once at the position of the icon. If it is necessary to pan (for example in product select menu), keep your finger on screen and move in the desired direction.
Page 8: Key Lock
The several modes are explained in detail in chapters 3 to 6. Key lock The control is equipped with a key lock function, to prevent unauthorised programming. It depends on the machine if this lock is accessible over the touch screen interface (upper left corner) or an external physical key switch.
Page 9: On Screen Keyboard
There is a second code available for the key lock function. When code 21 is entered instead of code 42 the user interface is blocked. This can be used to block the machine from unauthorized use without switching the machine off. This special blocked stage can be recognized by an orange colored key lock symbol: To release the controller for normal operation, tap the key lock...
Page 10 Keyboard close Close the on screen keyboard. Caps lock Switch between lower- and upper-case characters. Special characters Switch the keyboard between normal and special characters. Enter key This function confirms the entered value, keeps the cursor on the selected input field and afterwards automatically closed the keyboard.
Page 11: Program Selection Mode
Program selection mode By tapping the navigation button Program selection, the control is switched to program selection mode. Select a program from memory To select an existing program from the memory of the DA-40T, simply tap on the program to select it. When the program is successfully loaded the DA-40T will display an information message on the screen that the program is loaded.
Page 12 Copy Create a copy of the selected program. When making a copy the DA-40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new name. Rename Change the name of the selected program. When renaming the DA-40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new name.
Page 13: Create A New Program
Create a new program To create a new program, select the new program soft key. The DA-40T will open the keyboard so the program name can be entered. If an already existing name is entered the DA-40T will prompt a message and asks if the existing program should be overwritten or not.
Page 14 will invert to indicate that column position mode is active. While keeping the screen pressed move left or right to change the column position. V0220, 14...
Page 15: Automatic Mode
Automatic mode By tapping the navigation button Automatic mode, the control is switched to Automatic mode. In Automatic mode a bending program can be defined or edited as explained in chapter 3. This chapter describes all possible parameters that can be programmed for a program step.
Page 16 Material number The material of the sheet. There are 6 material types available. Material properties can be programmed in Settings mode, as described in paragraph 6.3. Thickness The thickness of the sheet. Product width This value is used for bending force calculation.
Page 17: All Steps
Die ID The name (ID) of the selected die, which is used for this product. All steps In the ‘All steps’ tab the actual program step parameters are defined. A program consists of a minimum of 1 program step and a maximum of 25 program steps. Start programming by entering values in the parameter fields.
Page 18: All Steps Parameters
Insert step Select the number of the step after which one a step should be inserted (To add a step select the last step in the program). Press the ‘insert step’ soft key; a copy of the selected step will be inserted.
Page 19: Program Execution
Y-axis bend depth When an angle is programmed, this value is calculated. A higher value means a lower beam position. Y-axis opening time The desired opening time after a bend, programmed as a percentage of the maximum opening time. Y-axis high speed To enable high travel speed for the beam during this bend.
Page 20 bend the actual sheet metal parts. To switch to execution mode, press the green start button located in the upper right corner; this can be done on the ‘Properties’ tab or the ‘All steps’ tab. To start a program, press ‘Start’. The control will begin execution of the step on which the cursor is placed.
Page 21: Manual Positioning
Manual positioning On the ‘Manual positioning’ page in Manual mode and Automatic mode a slider at the bottom of the screen can be used to position the axis. The distance moved with the slider determines the speed of the axis. When the slider is released, the axis stops. The buttons at each end of the slider can be used to fine-tune the axis position.
Page 22: Manual Mode
Manual mode By tapping the navigation button Manual, the control is switched to Manual mode. In this mode one bend step can be programmed and executed. This chapter describes all possible parameters that can be programmed for a bend step. Note that most of these parameters are machine configuration dependent;...
Page 23 pressed until its high-lighted and drag it to the desired position. Release the tile to fix the new position. Material number The material of the sheet. There are 6 material types available. Material properties can be programmed in Settings mode, as described in paragraph 6.3.
Page 24: Program Execution
Y-axis high speed To enable high travel speed for the beam during this bend. X-axis position The desired backgauge position. X-axis retract Backgauge retract distance. X-axis delay time Delay time in seconds for X-axis and FD axis after a step change. Bending force The calculated bending force.
Page 25: Manual Positioning
To stop execution, press ‘Stop’. When the control is started the screen will look like below: Manual positioning The manual positioning function of the axis in Manual mode is identical to the manual positioning in Automatic mode, see paragraph 4.5. V0220, 25...
Page 26: Settings Mode
Settings mode By tapping the navigation button Settings, the control is switched to Settings mode. The Settings mode of the control gives access to all kind of settings which influence the programming of new products and programs. The settings are divided across several tabs logically organizing the different subjects.
Page 27: Tools
Language The user interface language can be selected from the list. There are more available languages than initially shown. Scroll vertically by dragging the list up and down to see all available languages. Tap to select the desired language for the user interface. Inch/mm-select Select to use either Millimeters or Inches as the unit to be used.
Page 28: 6.2.1 New Tool
To edit an existing tool simply tab on the tool and the tool properties window opens. Here the required changes can be made and confirmed with the accept button. 6.2.1 New tool To create a new tool press the ‘new die’ soft key. A new dialog is opened where the tool properties can be programmed.
Page 29: 6.2.2 Copy/Rename/Delete A Tool From Memory
Die ID A unique name or number to identify the tool. The maximum length is 25 characters. Width The V-opening of the die. Angle The angle of the V-opening of the tool. Radius The radius of the edges of the V-opening. 6.2.2 Copy/rename/delete a tool from memory Over the Edit function a selected program can be manipulated: Copy...
Page 30: Materials
Rename Change the name of the selected tool. When renaming the DA- 40T will prompt the keyboard for the user to provide a new name. Delete Remove the selected tool from the memory. When deleting a tool from memory the DA-40T will prompt a pop-up to confirm the Delete action.
Page 31: Backup / Restore
Material name Name of the material, as it will appear in the programming screens. The maximum allowed length of the material name is 25 characters. Tensile strength Tensile strength of the selected material. E module E-module of the selected material. Backup / restore The ‘Backup/restore’...
Page 32 Favourites -> add to favourites With ‘add to favourites’ it is possible to mark one or more specific directories as favourite. If there are favourite directories defined a button will be present in the upper right corner. By tapping this button, the defined favourites are presented, making a quick selection of the directory possible.
Page 33 Cancel Exit the file browser screen Select Select the directory you are currently in When the desired backup (restore) directory is selected a new window showing all the available products present in the memory is opened. To backup (restore) a single product simply tap on the product to store it on the back-up device.
Page 34: Program Settings
Program settings Bending time The function of this parameter is depending on the machine design. Please contact the machine documentation or contact the machine supplier for the function of this timer. Decompression time The function of this parameter is depending on the machine design.
Page 35: Time Settings
Time settings In the ‘Time settings’ tab, the date and time as displayed in the upper left corner of the screen can be changed. Display time Display date and time, time only or no time at all on the title panel. Time format Display the time in 24 hours or 12 hours format.
Page 36 On this tab maintenance related functions are located. Next to the machine hour counter and the machine stroke counter also functions to calibrate the backgauge and to store diagnostic data can be found here. Hours The number of hours the machine is running. Strokes The number of strokes the pressbeam has executed.
Page 37: 6.7.1 Setting The Calibration Point
Restart controller This will reboot the DA-40T system. 6.7.1 Setting the calibration point To calibrate the bending depth calculation the calibration point must be programmed. This parameter defines the Y-axis position when the tools are closed. In other words, the Y-axis position that corresponds with the situation where the lowest point of the punch is at the same level as the upper side of the V-die (pinching point with sheet thickness = 0).
Page 38: System Information
The backup system function makes a complete system backup to a USB stick. A unique time stamped file is written on the USB stick. This backup holds Delem software, OEM specific data as well as the user's files. V0220, 38...
Page 39 Restore system The restore system function can be used to restore an earlier made backup of the system. During the process selection of what will be restored can be done. Offline software The offline software function generates an offline software setup file on a USB stick.
Page 40: Diagnostics
Diagnostics If the service row is pressed for 2 seconds in Automatic mode or Manual mode the DA-40T will enter its built-in diagnostic mode. The diagnostic mode can be switched off by tapping the service row again. These diagnostic screens are intended to be used on request of a service engineer from the machine manufacturer.
Page 41: Inputs And Outputs
• S3 -> Wait for LDP • S4 -> Opening • S5 -> Wait for STEP • S6 -> Wait for X-delay Inputs and outputs The status of all inputs, outputs and encoders is displayed. V0220, 41...
Page 42: Signals
Signals The status of all digital input and output signals is displayed. V0220, 42...
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Page 44 The DA-40T is a compact unit for control of conventional press brakes. 8094-921A...