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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Rev 6a...
  • Page 2 Notice Summa reserves the right to modify the information contained in this User Manual at any time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution or display are prohibited. All rights reserved. Copyright © Summa NV...
  • Page 3 Please register your cutter on the following link: https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/ Failure to register may result in delayed responses to your warranty and service inquiries. Contact Information All inquiries, comments or suggestions concerning this and other Summa manuals should be directed to: Summa, nv Summa America...
  • Page 5 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the new S CLASS 2 cutter! The S CLASS 2 cutters are built for sign-makers who demand the very best in cut quality. Four versatile modes let you switch between Cutting, Cutting in FlexCut, Plotting or Pouncing.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup....................... 1-1 Unpacking the cutter .................. 1-1 1.1.1 Removing the packaging from the cutter ............1-1 1.1.2 Setting up the stand ................... 1-2 1.1.3 Mounting the cutter on the stand ............... 1-4 S CLASS 2 Cutter Components ..............1-5 1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front ..............
  • Page 8 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Basic Operation ..................2-1 Touch Screen ....................2-1 2.1.1 Touch screen ...................... 2-3 2.1.2 Settings ....................... 2-4 2.1.3 Actions ........................ 2-4 2.1.4 Origin ........................2-5 2.1.5 Configuration ...................... 2-5 2.1.6 Online/Pause ....................... 2-6 How to Set Tool Parameters ............... 2-7 2.2.1 Setting the tool type ...................
  • Page 9 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual OPOS ....................... 3-1 Introduction ....................3-1 Basic OPOS operation ................. 3-1 3.2.1 Printing the graphic .................... 3-2 3.2.2 Different OPOS alignment methods ..............3-3 3.2.3 Processing long jobs ................... 3-4 Automating OPOS tasks ................3-5 3.3.1 OPOS origin ......................
  • Page 10 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual G-Performance: ....................4-8 Overcut: ....................... 4-8 OptiCut: ....................... 4-8 Paneling: ......................4-8 Panel size: ......................4-9 Panel replot: ......................4-9 Sorting Vectors: ....................4-9 Long Vectors: ....................... 4-9 TurboCut: ......................4-9 4.3.1.9 General ..................... 4-10 Media sensor: ....................
  • Page 11 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Maintenance and Cleaning ..............5-1 Introduction ....................5-1 5.1.1 Cleaning the drive system .................. 5-1 5.1.2 Cleaning the media sensors ................5-1 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail ................... 5-2 5.1.4 Cleaning the nose piece (tangential machine only) ........... 5-2 5.1.5 Cleaning the OPOS system .................
  • Page 12 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual List of Figures 1-1 S CLASS 2 cutter fully boxed ..................... 1-1 1-2 Contents of the Stand box ....................1-2 1-3 Mounting the horizontal panel .................... 1-2 1-4 Mounting feet and casters ....................1-2 1-5 Mounting the basket tubes ....................
  • Page 13 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4-1 Action menu ........................4-1 4-2 Configuration menu ......................4-4 4-3 Configuration menu ......................4-5 4-4 Overcut ..........................4-8 4-5 Sensor setup ........................4-15 5-1 Media sensors S Class 2 cutters ..................5-1 5-2 Sliding surfaces on Y-guide rail ..................5-2 5-3 Cleaning the OPOS sensor ....................

  • Page 15: Setup

    1 Setup Unpacking the cutter NOTE: Save the shipping box and any other packaging items in case the cutter needs to be shipped. Do not ship the cutter without first completely repacking it in its original packaging. A document explaining how to repackage is available. WARNING: For safety reason no fewer than two people should be involved in unpacking the cutter.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Stand

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.1.2 Setting up the stand 1. Verify whether the stand is complete. The box containing the stand should contain following: 2 legs, left and right 2 feet, left and right A horizontal panel Media flanges A total of 7 tubes for the [media] basket A linen media basket A bag of 4 casters, screws and other accessories to mount the stand...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Basket Tubes

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4. Attach the four tubes for the basket on the left and right, as shown in figure 1-5 below. Put the end cap (1) and the two saddle clips (2) on each tube in order to fix the tube in its place.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Cutter On The Stand

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 8. Make sure the linen basket is guided under the horizontal panel. Take the last large c- shaped tube and feed it through the rear hem in the linen basket. Then put the tube on the two rear tubes that stick out of the feet.

  • Page 19: S Class 2 Cutter Components

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual S CLASS 2 Cutter Components 1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front FIG 1-10 1-10 S CLASS 2 CUTTER, FRONT VIEW 1. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate tracking.
  • Page 20 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4. Media drive sleeves: The media drive sleeves only move the media when the pinch rollers are in the “down” position. The following table lists the number of sleeves installed on each model of the S CLASS 2 cutters. S75 (T) S120 (T) S140 (T)

  • Page 21: The Cutter As Viewed From The Back

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back FIG 1-11 1-11 S CLASS 2 CUTTER, REAR VIEW 1. AC power cord receptacle: It is located at the left-hand side of the power entry module. The power-up procedure is explained in detail in section 1.3.
  • Page 22 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 9. Pinch rollers: The pinch rollers clamp the media to the drive system to ensure accurate tracking. The S2120(T) has one and the S2160(T) and S2140(T) have two extra pinch rollers to ensure that wide media stays flat in the middle. The outer drive pinch rollers have a selectable pressure;...

  • Page 23: Safety, Ideal Operating Environment, Connecting To The Mains

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Safety, Ideal Operating Environment, Connecting to the Mains 1.3.1 Safety WARNING: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. 1.3.1.1 General The purpose of the user’s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures of this machine, but it also provides the owner, users and operators with precaution procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.

  • Page 24: Warning Labels On Machine

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.3.1.3 Warning labels on machine The S Class 2 cutters use razor-sharp knives. Touching the knife with bare hands may cause injury. Hazardous moving part. Keep your fingers and other body parts away from this area. This label is located on the cutting head.

  • Page 25: Operating Environment

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.3.2 Operating environment Environmental conditions can significantly affect the machine’s performance. The environmental conditions of the machine (without media) are as follows: Operating Temperature 15 to 35° C 59 to 95° F Storage temperature -30 to 70°...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Cutter To The Mains

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.3.3 Connecting the cutter to the mains 1.3.3.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) WARNING: An insulated ground conductor must be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies power to the wall outlet, connected to the cutter.. The ground conductor must have the same size, insulation material and thickness as the grounded and ungrounded branch-circuit-supply-conductors, but the insulating seat should be green or green with yellow striping.

  • Page 27: Powering-On The Cutter

    50000 x 718 mm Tool Tangential knife Actions Velocity 800 mm/s Action s Knife pressure 95 gr Summa USB port 1 FIG 1-13 FIG 1-14 1-13 CUTTER IS LOADED AND READY 1-14 CUTTER IS READY - NO MEDIA LOADED Setup 1-13...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Cutter To A Computer

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Connecting the cutter to a computer The S CLASS 2 cutters support bi-directional USB and Ethernet connectivity. When both ports are connected at the same time, the port that receives the data first will remain active and the other port will be deactivated.

  • Page 29: Connecting The S Class 2 Cutter To A Mac Using A Usb Cable

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.5.1.2 Connecting the S CLASS 2 cutter to a Mac using a USB cable  Mac OSX Most recent cutting software does not need a driver installation when a computer is connected to the cutter. The software that controls the driver is built into the cutting software.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Connection

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.5.2 Ethernet connection A couple of parameters need to be set when connecting a cutter to the Ethernet. It is best to ask the network administrator whether a static address is needed or if a DHCP server is used. If a static address is used, ask for the address and the subnet mask.
  • Page 31 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual  Use static address: The static address that you received from the network administrator will be used in the software to drive the cutter. It also needs to be set in the cutter itself. NOTE: The default DHCP setting for the cutter is On.

  • Page 32: Loading Media

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Loading media The following procedures apply mainly to the use of roll media. If you are using sheets, there are two options: For long sheets, roll up the sheet so that the alignment is identical to that of a roll. For short sheets, the alignment is not so important.

  • Page 33: Pinch Roller Pressure Setting

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.6.2 Pinch roller pressure setting The S CLASS 2 cutters are equipped with selectable pinch roller pressure. The pressure can be set to “standard” or “low.” The change in pressure should only be done when the pinch rollers are in the down position.

  • Page 34: Loading Media

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.6.3 Loading media 1. Raise the pinch rollers by means of the pinch-roller-lever arm, which is located on the right-hand side of the cutter, next to the touch panel. FIG 1-17 1-17 PINCH ROLLER LEVER 2.

  • Page 35: Feeding Roll Media Without Using Media Flanges

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual FIG 1-20 1-20 FEEDING ROLL MEDIA WITHOUT USING MEDIA FLANGES 5. Start feeding the media from the rear of the machine. Pass the media underneath the pinch rollers towards the front of the machine. 6.

  • Page 36: Pinch Roller Lever

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts. 8. Lower the pinch roller lever to press the media firmly against the drive sleeves. The tool carriage will move automatically from the right to the left to sense the usable media width.

  • Page 37: Media Load Procedure

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.6.4 Media load procedure CAUTION: Do not place any objects in front of, or behind, the cutter that could interfere with the cutter operation. Make sure the media is free to move forward and back. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry away from moving parts. While the cutter is activated, it will automatically start executing a minimal loading procedure as soon as the pinch rollers are lowered.
  • Page 38 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Loading a sheet. Origin Pause Settings Home Roll Sheet Configuration 1 Media size 50000 x 718 mm Extended Tool Tangential knife Actions Velocity 800 mm/s Knife pressure 95 gr IP:192.168.1.7 Load 1. Press on Media size 2.
  • Page 39 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Loading a roll. Origin Pause Settings Home Roll Sheet Configuration 1 Media size 50000 x 718 mm Extended Tool Tangential knife Actions Velocity 800 mm/s Knife pressure 95 gr IP:192.168.1.7 Load 1. Press on Media size 2.
  • Page 40 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Extended load. The function extended load makes it possible to define the limits of the Y axis so that the cutter can cut outside the pinch rollers. The media needs to be loaded before this function can be used.

  • Page 41: Tool Installation

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Tool Installation WARNING: The S CLASS 2 cutters use razor-sharp knives. To avoid serious injury, be careful when installing, removing or handling the knife! 1.7.1 Cutters with drag head 1.7.1.1 Knife installation A knife is pre-installed in the cutter. For safety reasons, the knife depth has been set to zero.

  • Page 42: Dual Clamp Drag Head

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Installing the drag knife 1. Remove the aluminum part from the plastic knife holder (5) by turning the knurled adjustment knob (3) counterclockwise until the aluminum part comes out of the holder. 2. Insert the conical, non-cutting end of the knife into the opening in the narrow end of the holder.

  • Page 43: Knife Pressure Test Pattern

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Setting the knife depth and pressure: WARNING: Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of the head or media. Keep fingers and other body parts away from the cutting area. There are hazardous moving parts.

  • Page 44: Pen Installation

    2. Install the pen in the rear slot, close the clamp arm and tighten the clamp screw. 3. The change of tool can either be done on the touch panel with Summa Cutter Control (PC only) or with the cutting software.

  • Page 45: Cutters With Tangential Head

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.7.2 Cutters with tangential head 1.7.2.1 Tangential knife installation A knife is pre-installed in your cutter. For safety reasons, the knife depth has been set to zero. Simply turn out the knife (see fig FIG 1-29) to start cutting. Below is the complete description of how to remove or install a knife.

  • Page 46: Blade Assembly

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Installing the tangential knife and setting the knife depth 1. Insert the standard knife blade into the knife holder. Make sure the knife blade is firmly fixed in the holder. The knife is inserted correctly if it cannot be removed manually from the knife holder.
  • Page 47 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Setting the pressure and checking the knife depth: (the media must be loaded in the cutter before the knife pressure can be tested). WARNING: Each keystroke can initiate an internal test or movement of the head or media.

  • Page 48: Pen Installation

    2. Gently insert the ballpoint pen holder into the tool shaft. 3. Turn the ballpoint pen clockwise all the way down. 4. The change of tool can either be done on the touch screen with Summa Cutter Control or with the cutting software.

  • Page 49: Pouncing Pin Installation

    3. Gently insert the pouncer into the front tool shaft. Turn the pouncer clockwise, all the way down. 4. The change of tool can either be done on the touch screen with Summa Cutter Control, or with the cutting software.

  • Page 50: Replacement Of The Separation Knife Blade

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 1.7.3 Replacement of the separation knife blade The tool carriage also holds the separation knife. With this knife (razor blade), the job can be cut off automatically, after it is finished. NOTE: This separation knife should only be used with standard vinyl (max 0.25mm thick).

  • Page 51: Activation Of The Barcode

    Activation of the barcode Before the first use, the barcode function needs to be activated. The activation happens through our website (https://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/). The serial number of the cutter is needed for this activation. The serial number can be found on the serial number label on the back of the cutter or in the system setup menu.

  • Page 53: Basic Operation

    2 Basic Operation Touch Screen The 320x240-dot touch screen provides a unique interface system that provides detailed cutter status information and offers a more flexible and powerful control of the cutter’s configuration. All screen and optional panel controls on the touch screen are easily formatted to allow quick access to the most common cutter settings.

  • Page 54: Screen Saver

    FIG 2-2 SCREEN SAVER If applicable tips or advice will be shown instead of the Summa logo. For example when the cutter is not busy and the pinch rollers are down, then following warning will appear on screen. Touching the screen once disables the screen saver.

  • Page 55: Touch Screen

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.1.1 Touch screen The touch screen provides information and enables the user to change the cutter’s parameters. Most common buttons on the touch screen: Normally, the status or current value is visible on the left side of the screen, while the control buttons appear on the right side.

  • Page 56: Settings

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.1.2 Settings The Settings button gives access to the main menu. Pressing this button will cause the cutter to go offline and suspend all operations in progress. The main menu contains all parameter settings, submenus and access to tests and calibration routines. The chosen tool will influence the displayed settings.

  • Page 57: Origin

    NOTE: Use easy names in order to easily recognize what each user is configured to Commonly used names are: Normal, Pen, Slow, Sandblast, intermediate vinyl, etc. NOTE: The touch screen can be used to change user configurations. User configuration names can only be modified with Summa Cutter Control (PC only). OPOS...

  • Page 58: Online/Pause

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.1.6 Online/Pause Online and pause are two important concepts when using the S CLASS 2 cutters. The cutter is online only when the status of the touch screen is similar to figure 2-3. Origin Pause Settings Configuration 1...

  • Page 59: How To Set Tool Parameters

    (see section 2.1.5). NOTE: The S CLASS 2 cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine Summa knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed. Do not replace the standard knife, pen or pouncing tool with products from other manufacturers.

  • Page 60: Changing The Tool Pressure

    NOTE: The knife offset should be set each time the knife is changed and should be checked if the knife shows signs of wear. NOTE: A typical knife offset for Summa knives is between 0.41 and 0.45 for standard knives, between 0.9 and 0.97 for sandblast knives and between 0.49 and 0.52 for the 60 degree knife.

  • Page 61: Calibrating A Tangential Knife

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Test 1. Press to perform the internal knife offset test. Apply 2. Press to confirm the chosen knife offset and exit the menu. Cancel 3. Press to leave the knife offset unchanged. When the knife offset is set correctly, the test pattern looks like this: FIG 2-4 CORRECT KNIFE OFFSET PATTERN When the knife offset is too low, the test pattern looks like this:...

  • Page 62: Possible Knife Calibrations

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual ORIGIN deviation Real center of the knife LONGITUDINAL deviation Theoretical center of the knife LATERAL deviation FIG 2-5 POSSIBLE KNIFE CALIBRATIONS During the knife calibration routine, the cutter will cut a series of test patterns which allow the user to identify errors in the knife rotation and concentricity.

  • Page 63: Correct Tangential Knife Calibration Test

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual When the knife offset is set correctly, the test pattern looks like this: FIG 2-6 CORRECT TANGENTIAL KNIFE CALIBRATION TEST Rectangle 1 and 2 should weed out (remove) smoothly without sticking to the rest of the vinyl.
  • Page 64 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual However, if the test cut resembles the pattern below, increase the value of the lateral parameter to correct the closing cut lines. Longitudinal correction Weed (remove) out the rectangle and, if you obtained a pattern like the one below, decrease the value of the longitudinal parameter to correct the closing cut lines.

  • Page 65: How To Set The Cutting Speed

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual How to set the cutting speed The actual speed at which the tool moves is determined by 4 different parameters. Speed (and acceleration) while the tool is down; speed (and acceleration) while tool is up. These 4 parameters have been bundled in one parameter to change the speed fast and easily.

  • Page 66: How To Make Sure The Sign Has The Correct Size

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual How to make sure the sign has the correct size (Length Calibration) The S CLASS 2 cutters are friction-feed machines. This means that the cutting length depends on the thickness of the material. The cutters have been calibrated in the factory for standard 2-mil cast or 3-mil calendared vinyl.
  • Page 67 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Length Calibration Cancel Measure 900.000▌ Lines Cancel Abort Value: 900.000 mm Apply Apply S31212-10088 S31212-10088 5. Press Measure lines to fill 6. Use the arrow to change 7. Delete the numbers with in the value or Abort without the value or press Numpad the arrow, press Apply to changing.

  • Page 68: Cutting Through

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Cutting through 2.5.1 Procedure The cutting through functionality is focussed to cut simple shapes (e.g. rectangles). It is most used in combination with contour cutting. An interrupted cutting line makes sure that the material remains together thanks to the small media ‘bridges’.
  • Page 69 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Cancel Old value: 1 0.000 mm Press the arrows or use Test Numpad to change the Full New value: 1 0.000 mm pressure cut length and Apply press Apply to confirm. Range: 0 ... 250.000 mm Settings|FlexCut Cancel Old value: 80gr...

  • Page 70: Combined Contour Cut And Cutting Through

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Home Home Cancel Tool Velocity Overcut Panelling Old value: 50 cm Tangential knife 800 mm/s 0.1 mm More Panel size Panel replot Knife pressure Calibrate Knife New value: 5 cm 50 cm 95 gr Back Sorting verctors Long verctors...

  • Page 71: Practical Tips

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.5.2 Practical tips 2.5.2.1 Physical knife depth tangential knife Although very similar, there are two types of knife depth settings, one for normal cutting and one for when FlexCut is used. What they have in common is that the knife is never turned out a lot.

  • Page 72: Physical Knife Depth Drag Knife

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.5.2.2 Physical knife depth drag knife Although very similar, there are two types of knife depth settings, one for normal cutting and one when FlexCut is used. What they have in common is that the knife is never turned out a lot.

  • Page 73: Values Of The Flexcut Parameters

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.5.2.3 Values of the FlexCut parameters Determining the values of the FlexCut parameters can be divided into two main steps. The first step is to determine the ‘fixed’ pressure values. The second step is determining the length parameters empirically.

  • Page 74: Material Without A Backing

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 2.5.2.4 Material without a backing Although FlexCut was designed for usage with standard vinyl (typical two layered material), it is also used with single layered material. In this case the settings of the parameters are more difficult and require more trial and error tests than calibrating FlexCut for normal vinyl.

  • Page 75: Dual Head (Optional)

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Dual Head (Optional) 2.6.1 Introduction As an option, the S Class 2 T Series can be equipped with a cutting head with dual functionality. This special Dual Head features an extra pen adaptor, instead of the OPOS sensor, allowing you to work alternately with each tool.

  • Page 76: Settings In The Cutting Software

    When GoSign is used to send the cut data to the cutter, you need to use either colours or layers to determine which tool will be used for a particular cut line. Summa provides templates and swatch libraries for Illustrator and colour palettes for Corel. If not availbe use a colour named Draw or give the layer as name Draw.

  • Page 77: Opos

    3 OPOS Introduction Contour cutting is made possible by the S Class 2’s highly accurate Optical Positioning System (OPOS). The OPOS sensor, which is mounted on the right-hand side of the tool carriage, registers printed squares that are placed around the graphic. Because of this registration process, OPOS can determine the exact position of the printed graphic.

  • Page 78: Printing The Graphic

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.2.1 Printing the graphic Print the graphic and its marks with a printer. When printing on a roll, make sure there is a 2 cm (0.8 in) margin at the sides and the front. For shorter jobs the edge margins might be smaller, but should be at least 1 cm (0.4 in).

  • Page 79: Different Opos Alignment Methods

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.2.2 Different OPOS alignment methods This parameter, although it is an internal parameter, should be set in the print and cut software. Following options are usually available: OPOS X: A row of marks is printed at the left and right side of the graphic. These marks are read by the OPOS sensor and then used for compensating printing deformation.

  • Page 80: Processing Long Jobs

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.2.3 Processing long jobs Normally the OPOS sensor registers all the marks before it starts cutting. However, with long jobs that can result in extensive back and forward feeding of the media, this could result in bad tracking.

  • Page 81: Automating Opos Tasks

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Automating OPOS tasks For standard OPOS jobs, the user only needs to set the tool above the first mark to start the job. OPOS allows the user to automate certain tasks, thus reducing user intervention and production time.

  • Page 82: Opos Origin

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.3.1 OPOS origin The parameter OPOS origin is created to automate the start of the OPOS procedure. This parameter has 4 settings (Mark, Current Position, XY Line or Media centre). The usage of this parameter depends on the chosen OPOS mode.

  • Page 83: In Combination With Opos Barcode

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual OPOS origin is set to ‘Media centre’ Upon receiving an OPOS job from the computer, the cutter first sets the OPOS sensor in the middle of the media. Then it will start searching for the OPOS XY line by slowly moving forward the media.

  • Page 84: Cutting Multiple Copies Of A Graphic On The Same Roll

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.3.2 Cutting multiple copies of a graphic on the same roll If the same graphic design has been printed on a roll with equal distance between these graphics, this feature can be used. NOTE: The distance between the multiple copies should be at least 30mm. Power on the cutter and load the media.
  • Page 85 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual OPOS will sense the marks for the second contour and then cut that contour. This process of sensing and cutting will repeat itself automatically until all remaining contours have been cut. NOTE: If the cut off command is used, the recut distance should be at least 30mm larger than the cut off distance.

  • Page 86: Cutting The Same Graphic On Multiple Media Sheets

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.3.3 Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets If the same graphic design needs to be printed on multiple sheets, this feature can be used. NOTE: The sheets should have more or less the same size, and the graphics on them should be oriented and positioned the same way.

  • Page 87: Opos Barcode

    Depending on the program (barcode server), the procedure will have to be started from the control panel of the cutter or from the program (Summa’s barcode server contains both options). To start the barcode procedure from the program, refer to the user manual of the program in question.

  • Page 88: Initiating The Barcode Procedure

    Cut off Cut sheet Reset Actions Velocity 800 mm/s Knife pressure 95 gr Summa USB port 1 Summa USB port 1 3. Press Actions. 4. Press OPOS barcode icon. Set knife under barcode Cancel X: 0 Y: 717 The cutter will read the barcode and send this data to the computer.

  • Page 89: Calibrating Opos

    The media calibration “teaches” the cutter the reflection levels of the mark colour and the media colour. NOTE: Although the OPOS sensor has been calibrated in the factory, Summa recommends doing a test to determine how well the factory-set parameters work with the materials you are using.

  • Page 90: Media Calibration

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 3.4.2 Media calibration Media calibration ensures that the sensor can recognize the marks. OPOS is calibrated at the factory to work on a wide range of media. However, certain media -- such as those with a high gloss -- may not work with the default settings.
  • Page 91 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual The cutter will make a circular movement while it measures the reflection of the mark colour. Then it will show a value that is characteristic of this media colour – mark colour combination. Store this value for future reference. NOTE: An error message may appear if the sensor is not able to differentiate between black and white.

  • Page 92: Opos Cam

    The utility to process the camera data is integrated in the program Cutter Control. Therefore, Summa Cutter Control needs to be initiated before doing OPOS jobs with the cutter. If the program Cutter Control detects a cutter where the camera option is connected to the computer, it will start up the camera module, so it is ready when the cutter will send images to the computer that need to be processed.

  • Page 93: Differences In Calibrating Opos Cam Vs Opos Sensor

    The OPOS calibration of a cutter with the OPOS CAM option is very similar to the OPOS calibration of a cutter with an OPOS sensor. 1. Switch the cutter on and load black vinyl with white backing. Make sure Summa Cutter Control is running on the computer that is connected to the cutter.

  • Page 95: Detailed Operation

    4 Detailed Operation Introduction This section is a detailed list of all parameters that can be changed and of tests that can be initiated from the touch screen. Section 1 and 2 of this manual describe in detail the most commonly used touch screen manipulation.

  • Page 96: Home

    Select the file to cut, press apply The cutter now cuts out the file. If the file has a new version of firmware, then the firmware is upgraded. However, it is recommended to upgrade with the program Summa Cutter Control, if possible.

  • Page 97: G-Performance

    USB port 1 2. Press Actions 3. Press G-Performance mode 4. Press enter The G-Performance mode is unlocked 0▌ Cancel Apply Visit www.summa.eu S31808-10015 5. Press the arrow button and 6. Press enter. enter the activation code. Then press Apply 4.2.7 Replot Each job is stored in the cutter’s memory until a new job is sent.

  • Page 98: Configuration Menu

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Configuration Menu Settings Tool Tangential knife Velocity 800 mm/s Knife pressure 90 gr Calibrate Knife Knife offset 0.45 mm FlexCut Full pressure Full pressure cut length 200 gr 10.000 mm Flex pressure Flex pressure cut length 85 gr 1.000 mm...
  • Page 99 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual More General Media sensor Recut offset Menu units LCD contrast 40 mm metric Cut off margin Roll up media Color theme 10 mm Autoload Language English OPOS monitor OPOS Calibrate OPOS Calibrate media (OPOS) Scan speed OPOS sheet mode High speed...

  • Page 100: Settings

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1 Settings This menu bundles all the settings of the S CLASS 2 cutters. All settings in this section, apart from the OPOS parameters, are user-dependent (information is contained within each of the eight individual user settings, see section 2.1.5). 4.3.1.1 Tool The Tool submenu is used to change the default tool at power-up (same as in section 2.2.1,...

  • Page 101: Knife Offset

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.5 Knife offset The Knife offset submenu is explained in section 2.2.3. 4.3.1.6 Pouncing gap The Pouncing gap submenu is used to change the pouncing gap (distance between the holes that are punched in the material by the pouncing tool). Press the Pouncing gap button, then change the pouncing gap to the desired distance.

  • Page 102: Advanced Cutting

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.8 Advanced cutting G-Performance: G-Performance designed to enhance the speed / performance of digital finishing operations on the S2 roll cutters up to 40%. Activating this option to ‘high speed’ enables faster cutting speeds on wider substrates, provided the used material can handle the higher acceleration and speeds.

  • Page 103: Panel Size

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Panel size: Use the Panel size submenu to set the size of the panel. Press the Panel size button, then set it to the desired length. Cancel Apply Press to confirm or to cancel. Panel replot: This parameter determines if the design has to be cut more than once on top of itself and panel per panel.

  • Page 104: General

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.9 General Media sensor: The Media sensors detect whether media is loaded and also detect the end of the media. The sensors prevent damage to the cutting strip and knife tip. The sensors can be activated or deactivated with this menu.

  • Page 105: Autoload

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Autoload: The Autoload option enables the user to the change the unroll-procedure of the vinyl. When autoload is on, the cutter will automatically unroll the vinyl, when needed. When the autoload option is set off, the operator should manually unroll enough media before starting to cut. When autoload is set to ask, then the cutter will pause after the pinch rollers are put down.

  • Page 106: Opos

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.10 OPOS The OPOS settings are explained in detail in section 3, except for scan speed and Monitor. Scan Speed: This parameter is a part of the G-Performance option. It is also only visible if the G- Performance mode is activated.

  • Page 107: Communication

    USB class: The option USB class can be set to Summa USB port 1, Summa USB port 2, Summa USB port 3, Summa USB port 4 or Printer Uni. The Printer Uni is for using the windows printer spooler.

  • Page 108: Length Calibration

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.12 Length calibration The option Length Calibration allows the length of the cut lines to be adjusted within the specifications. For instance, if a cut line needs to measure exactly 100mm, the cutter can be adjusted to avoid any discrepancy.

  • Page 109: Media Sensor Setup

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 4.3.1.16 Media sensor setup The media sensor setup option is a useful routine to check whether the front and rear media sensors are functioning properly and whether the switching levels of these sensors are set correctly.

  • Page 111: Maintenance And Cleaning

    5 Maintenance and Cleaning Introduction The S CLASS 2 cutter range has a number of sliding surfaces made of smooth metals and plastics. They are virtually friction-free and require no lubrication. They will, however, collect dust and lint that may affect the cutter’s performance. Keep the cutter as clean as possible by using a dust cover.

  • Page 112: Cleaning The Y-Guide Rail

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 5.1.3 Cleaning the Y-Guide Rail There are 4 areas on the Y-guide rail on which the tools carriage slides from left to right. Two areas (1) are visible on the front side of the guide rail. The other 2 surfaces (2) are situated on the back of the guide rail, directly behind the areas that are visible at the front.

  • Page 113: Cleaning The Opos System

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 5.1.5 Cleaning the OPOS system The optical system will collect dust. Therefore, the small hole in the sensor should be cleaned regularly with a cotton-tipped swab. Cleaning the OPOS system: 1. Pull the knife holder upwards. 2.

  • Page 114: Changing The Fuse

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 5.1.6 Changing the fuse WARNING: Before changing the fuse, make sure that the cutter is completely disconnected from its power source. WARNING: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse: T2AH 250V SCHURTER SPT OR EQUIVALENT.

  • Page 115: Specs And General Information

    6 Specs and General Information Introduction The S CLASS 2 range of cutters has been designed to produce computer-generated graphic designs on cut sheets or roll vinyl media. Using the integrated optical positioning system (OPOS) allows contour cutting of printed sheets of material. By replacing the knife with a pen, these cutters can also be used to produce inexpensive previews of new graphic designs on paper.

  • Page 116: Specifications

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual • Wide variety of cutting speeds (in metric or English units). • Up to eight separate user configurations stored in a non-volatile memory. • Media support system for automatic loading of media with optional “shuffling” to guarantee tracking of longer signs.

  • Page 117: Cutter

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Specifications 6.2.1 Cutter S2 75 S2 120 S2 140 S2 160 inch inch inch inch Height 1110 43.7 1110 43.7 1110 43.7 1110 43.7 Width 1410 55.5 1870 73.6 2021 79.6 2250 88.6 Depth 26.8 26.8 26.8...

  • Page 118: Knife, Pen And Pouncing Tool

    FIG 6-3 S CLASS 2 TOOLS To order replacement knives, pens and/or pouncing tools, contact your local Summa dealer, quoting the part numbers listed in table 6-8 to 6-10. NOTE: The S CLASS 2 cutters will only perform according to specifications if a genuine Summa knife, pen or pouncing tool is installed.

  • Page 119: Interface

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 6.2.4 Interface Communication USB and Ethernet 10/100 base connection I/O Port connector USB series “B” receptacle (female plug) Mating connector USB series “B” plug (male plug) Version Ethernet I/O Port connector RJ45 female connector FAT 32, max 8GB and max 100 files.

  • Page 120: Performance

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 6.2.6 Performance Cutting specifications on 0.05 mm (0.002") wax-backed vinyl; total media thickness not greater than 0.25 mm (0.010"). Axial speed 50 to 1000 mm/s 2 to 40 ips Default speed 800 mm/s 32 ips Acceleration Up to 5.5 G Addressable resolution...

  • Page 121: Environmental

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual 6.2.7 Environmental (Cutter without media) Operating Temperature 15 to 35° C 59 to 95° F Storage temperature -30 to 70° C -22 to 158° F Relative humidity 35 - 75 %, non-condensing FIG 6-7 S CLASS 2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT HINT: The use of dimensionally stable media is an essential pre- requisite to obtain high cut quality.

  • Page 122: Cutter Accessories And Consumables

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Cutter accessories and consumables The following charts contain descriptions and part numbers for the S CLASS 2 accessories. D Series Part description Part number Picture Standard Drag Knife Holder / Dia 1.5 mm 9TL89-67033 Standard Drag Knife 36°...

  • Page 123: S Class 2 Accessories For Drag Series

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Part description Part number Picture Roller Ball Black (5 pcs) 395-430 Roller Ball Blue (5 pcs) 395-431 Universal Penholder D – Head 395-434 Fibre Tip Black Pens (4 pcs) MP06BK TABLE 6-8 S CLASS 2 ACCESSORIES FOR DRAG SERIES Specifications...
  • Page 124 S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual T Series Part description Part number Picture Tangential Knife Holder 395-322 Standard Tangential Knife 36° (5 pcs) 390-534 Tangential Knife 60° Sandblast 390-550 Tangential Double Tip Knife 36° 390-551 Tangential Knife 45°, Wedge 40/25° 390-560 Insertion Tool for Tangential Knife 390-553...

  • Page 125: S Class 2 Accessories For Tangential Series

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual Part description Part number Picture Pouncing Kit S Class T Models 395-315 Pouncing Pin 391-592 Pouncing Strip (30 m) 391-598 Tangential Ballpoint Holder 395-324 Tangential Ballpoint Pen 395-325 Assy Fiber Pen S Class T-HD 395-376 Nose Piece for Drag Knife 395-330...

  • Page 126: S Class 2 General Accessories

    S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual General Accessories Part description Part number Picture Fuses T2AH 250V (10 pcs) KIT-1040 Razor Blades (10 pcs) 391-146 Razor Blades Holder 1NC40-67035 Set of 2 Core Holders 3” 1NC40-67034 Pinch Roller Set (2 pcs) & Clips 395-401 USB Cable A/B, 5M 399-111...

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