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INTEGRATED MARKING PROGRAM

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL INTEGRATED MARKING PROGRAM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents A. Foreword ..............................6 1. Appreciation ............................6 2. Information ............................6 B. Legal notices ............................7 C. Introduction .............................8 1. General characteristics of the program ....................8 2. Program functions ..........................8 „ Customization ............................8 „ Type of blocks ............................8 „...
  • Page 3 1. Preparing a marking block ........................26 „ Access to certain shortcuts using the keyboard ................28 „ Block number ............................. 28 „ Block name (label) ..........................28 „ Type of marking ..........................28 „ Linear marking ........................... 29 „ Radial marking ........................... 29 „...
  • Page 4 G. Functions ...............................59 1. Add ..............................59 2. CSV List .............................. 60 3. CSV Table ............................62 4. Delay ..............................64 5. Dialog Yes/No ............................64 6. Fault ..............................65 7. Goto..............................66 8. IF .................................66 9. Offset ..............................69 10. Var Branch ............................70 11.
  • Page 5 6. Menu: Miscellaneous ........................... 94 „ Menu: Language / keyboard ......................95 „ Menu: Date/time settings ........................95 „ Menu: Security mode ......................... 96 J. Menu: Variables .............................97 1. Menu: Counters ........................... 98 2. Menu: Variables ..........................102 „ Programming within a marking file ....................103 „...

  • Page 6: Foreword

    A. Foreword 1. Appreciation Thank you for choosing T08 - Technifor. Gravotech is pleased to count you among the users of its engraving and traceability solutions. For help, contact Gravotech. For more information on products, visit www.technifor.com website. 2. Information To ensure security and productivity, read this manual before starting-up the equipment.

  • Page 7: Legal Notices

    To the widest extent permitted by law, Gravotech shall only be held liable for direct damage arising from personal injury caused by a fault proven in its Product (including this manual). Gravotech® - Type3® - Propen™ - Technifor™ - Gravograph® is (are) a used, pending or registered trademark(s) of Gravotech group or one of its subsidiaries.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    C. Introduction Some screenshots may be different from those displayed in the program. 1. General characteristics of the program The T08 standard marking program is integrated in a Control Unit, or in the main board of the machine (viewed on an LCD screen). It is used to: • Program files for marking:...

  • Page 9: X84; Character Styles

    Introduction „ Character styles • Marking effects: - normal - inverted - mirror - reflected • Alignment • Compression / expansion • Inclination • Spacing between characters „ Marking management • Standard marking: - marking N parts - infinite marking •...

  • Page 10: X84; User Memory

    256 characters. Marking and display fonts used in the T08 program are "16 bit" programs, which may contain up to 2 65536 characters (less in practical terms, certain are reserved). These fonts are based on the setup of the characters of the ISO/IEC 10646 standard, in the Basic Multilingual Plan.

  • Page 11: X84; Utf-8 Encoding

    UTF-8 forbids it. Note: the UTF-8 representation over 4 bytes corresponds to a character code greater than 65535, which must not be used with the T08 program. Example Example of the UTF-8 encoding...

  • Page 12: X84; Practical Consequences

    Introduction „ Practical consequences The old systems using the ASCII 8 bit fonts may communicate with the T08 program, which uses 16 bit fonts. To allow this interoperability, 2 methods are possible: • The ASCII and UCS tables are common for the characters numbered from 0 to 127. For these characters, compatibility is guaranteed.

  • Page 13: Starting-Up The Program

    This allows, for example, to specify the meaning of a text, so that two characters may be associated and form one, etc... Unicode management is complex and is not currently implemented in the T08 program. In the future, certain Unicode rules will be added to the software, therefore allowing a partial support of Unicode according to needs.

  • Page 14: Using The Touch Screen

    Introduction 5. Using the touch screen The machine operates via a touch screen. Press directly on the screen to access the various functions. Only use the touch screen with the finger (gloves may be worn) or the screen pen provided by Gravotech. To enter text, a touch keypad appears on-screen.

  • Page 15: Access To Certain Shortcuts Using The Keyboard

    Introduction Press and release: non-accented character Press and hold: list of accented characters 10 alphanumeric variables 10 counters Last text marked List of key words (DD, IP) Return to previous screen 6. Access to certain shortcuts using the keyboard The keyboard is used to access the different menus and program functions and to enter information necessary for marking.

  • Page 16: The Different Program Menus

    Introduction 7. The different program menus „ Main menu The main menu is composed of 6 menus, each represented by an icon. Return to previous screen Icon used to return to the main menu, followed by the name of the menu. This icon appears several times in the program.

  • Page 17: Definition Of A Marking File

    A marking file contains all the data to be marked on a part. It may be composed of one or several lines. In Technifor jargon, a marking file is composed of marking blocks. A marking block may contain alphanumeric text, a logo, a line, a square.. .

  • Page 18: Z Axis Configuration

    D. Z axis configuration • Pilots a motorized Z axis - Manual mode: allows the head to be displaced using the buttons located on the sides of the machine. - Automatic mode: allows files containing a Z block to be marked. Allows the head to be displaced using the buttons located on the sides of the machine.
  • Page 19 Z axis configuration • Limitation Maximum path of axis • Activation of the Turbo button (manual mode) Enable the function in the programme (marking parameters). Press simultaneously on the 2 side buttons on the head. • Activation of the buzzer The machine emits an audible signal when the motorized axis is in operation.
  • Page 20 Z axis configuration Distance between the stylus and the part Direction of sensing (Top /Bottom) When the position is reached, the marking head leaves this position to repeat the sensing operation slowly. In "Sensing" mode, do not leave the stylus activated (point out of the stylus) for more than 5 mn so as not to damage the electromagnet.
  • Page 21 Z axis configuration Examples: • If: = -1.00 => distance between the stylus and the part = 3 - "-1" = 4 mm (0.157 in) • If: = 0.00 => distance between the stylus and the part = 3 - "0" = 4 mm (0.157 in) •...

  • Page 22: Menu: Marking

    E. Menu: Marking Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: The screen below appears: Open file. Marking "N times" "Infinite" marking "Independent" marking "Start marking" icon Preview Controlled mode Name of the file to be opened „...
  • Page 23 Menu: Marking Quick search Select the files from the file tree structure. Press the "Start marking" icon. The screen below appears: "Start marking" icon "Stop marking" icon Easy height adjustment (Z adjust) Status of marking This screen provides information concerning the file to be marked and the status of the marking. Start marking: press the "Start marking"...

  • Page 24: Infinite" Marking

    Menu: Marking 2. "Infinite" marking It is a marking mode similar to "N times" except that the marking is repeated infinitely. Marking continues unless an error is detected. Choose the file to be marked. Select "Infinite". Start marking: press the "Start marking" icon. If the text to be marked is off-limits, an error message appears on-screen (Menu: Settings - Marking settings - Off-limits control: Activated parameter).

  • Page 25: Menu: Edit File

    F. Menu: Edit file Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: The screen below appears: Create a new marking file. Open the last file used. Open an existing file. „ Access to certain shortcuts using the keyboard Ctrl + C Copy the selected block Ctrl + V...

  • Page 26: X84; Create A New Marking File

    Menu: Edit file „ Create a new marking file. Gives access to an "empty" marking file to prepare marking blocks. See: Preparing a marking block „ Open the last file used. Used to directly open the last file used. The button is disabled if no file is stored. Go to "Create a new file"...
  • Page 27 Menu: Edit file Used to access the details of a block. Marking parameters Double-click on a block to enter data. The screen below appears: Block number Type of marking Text to be marked X coordinate Inclination angle Marking force (depending on version) Block name (label) Y coordinate Positioning aid arrow...

  • Page 28: X84; Access To Certain Shortcuts Using The Keyboard

    Menu: Edit file „ Access to certain shortcuts using the keyboard Stylus movement Ctrl + Page Down Next block Ctrl +Page Up Previous block Button(s) +/- Incrementation / decrementation of numeric values with the +/- keys (Cursor) „ Block number Each block is identified by a number.

  • Page 29: X84; Linear Marking

    Menu: Edit file „ Linear marking Used to mark straight lines of text at an angle. To obtain a marking parallel to the X axis, set the angle at 0° in the corresponding field. To obtain a marking parallel to the Y axis, set the angle at 90°. „...
  • Page 30 Menu: Edit file Marking direction icon Clockwise marking / Counter-clockwise marking Marking direction icon: to drop down the menu, press the arrow. Select the option required. Clockwise marking is selected by default. Initial angle Clockwise marking Counter-clockwise marking Angle: 90° Centering Angle: 270°...

  • Page 31: X84; Shapes

    Menu: Edit file Special situation It is possible that the center of the circle is located outside the marking zone. In this case, the X and Y coordinates are superior or inferior to the marking area. Check that the text to be marked is within the marking area.
  • Page 32 Menu: Edit file • Circle Used to mark circles, ellipses, circle arcs. • Lines Used to mark one or several lines. M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 33: X84; 2D Code

    Menu: Edit file „ 2D code • DataMatrix/QRCODE / MQRCODE Used to mark DataMatrix codes. The screen below appears: Code type X-Y coordinates Angle in degrees Code size (height) Cell size Positioning aid arrow Matrix format (by default: automatic mode) Code position and size: X-Y coordinates: the values entered in the X and Y fields determine the start position of the marking.
  • Page 34 Menu: Edit file Code size (height): the value entered in this field determines the height of the code. Code size Cell size: the size of the cells automatically adapts itself according to the size of the code and the matrix format. Cell size Note To maintain a high marking quality, the angle value must be a multiple of 90°...

  • Page 35: X84; Rotary Device

    Menu: Edit file One way marking / Return marking / Spiral marking Default parameters Marking speed Multiple passes option Pause Text to be marked: Insert the text to be encoded in DataMatrix. See: Text to be marked See: Movement speed- Marking speed- Marking quality (depending on version) „...

  • Page 36: X84; Z Axis (Standard Or Optional, Depending On The Machine Type)

    Menu: Edit file Relative movement: displacement of x° from the current position / Absolute movement: displacement of x° from the origin Rotary device rotation direction „ Z axis (standard or optional, depending on the machine type) Machines with Z axis function: the Z position is displayed in the top banner. This position can be expressed as an absolute or relative value.
  • Page 37 Menu: Edit file Version eZ m: Sensing option of the motorized Z-axis (electromagnetic version only): Relative distance / Absolute distance Direction of movement after sensing Example: "Linear" marking 1. Create file ("Edit file" menu - New marking file - Linear text block) Z block: head positioning: Linear text block (no load): coordinates of the point where the stylus will be positioned Linear text block: specifies the text to be marked.

  • Page 38: X84; Return To Origin / Z Axis Speed

    Menu: Edit file „ Return to origin / Z axis speed To adjust the parameters for this function, click on: Marking parameters Marking parameters Click on the arrow to view the drop down menu: File parameters Click on the icon: Z axis: M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 39: X84; Functions

    Menu: Edit file Enter batch size Z axis speed Used to specify the parameters of the Z axis for the current file. Example: speed Speed Distance covered: mm/s 10,7 12,6 14,4 16,3 18,2 20,1 22,0 Used to determine the movement and sensing speed for the Z axis. Batch: number of markings to be carried out with this variable before proposing to re-program the variable Return to origin at the beginning/end of the file: activate/deactivate check boxes Used to define the number of markings the stylus returns to origin.

  • Page 40: X84; Text To Be Marked

    Menu: Edit file „ Text to be marked Enter the text to be marked in the appropriate block. The text may be composed of: • capital / lower case letters • numbers • key words The maximum number of characters per block is 255. The characters that can be marked depend on the font. To enter text, a touch keypad appears on-screen.
  • Page 41 Menu: Edit file The keywords are indivisible units. When a keyword is inserted, it appears in a frame, it is impossible to delete part of a keyword. Each keyword is considered a single character. For Kn - Vn keywords, select the number of the variable (K0 - K9, V0 - V9). Splitting a variable A portion of the contents of a variable may be selected and marked.
  • Page 42 Menu: Edit file Characters: (Syntax: Vn[a;b]) Possible values Meaning Note N character 0 < N < 256 last character last character (not included) &u first character for which the Unicode is u &u! first character for which the Unicode is u (not included) last character for which the Unicode is u last character for which the Unicode is u (not included) first character for which the Unicode is not u...
  • Page 43 Menu: Edit file The 0 number represents the end of the variable. Characters Space € Space Code: Unicode 8364 Examples Result V0[ ] 7 0€2$ 4b00z V0[1;0] 7 0€2$ 4b00z V0[0!;1] 00b4 $20€ 7 V0[4;10] €2$ 4b0 V0[8;3] 4 $2€0 V0[&50;10] 2$ 4b0 V0[&50;&98!]...

  • Page 44: X84; X-Y Coordinates

    Menu: Edit file List of key words Key words Definition Marking number of the day in the month (from 01 to 31) 09 - for the 9th day in the month month number (01 to 12) 05 - for the month of May YYYY year in 4 digits 2007...

  • Page 45: X84; Stylus Positioning

    Menu: Edit file „ Stylus positioning Validation of the entered data Incrementation step Stylus movement Revert to the previously saved value Head positioning: Rotary Device Head movement • Access to certain shortcuts using the keyboard Numeric keypad Entering numeric values, setting the stylus position in the "Stylus movement"...

  • Page 46: X84; Character Size

    Menu: Edit file „ Character size The "Size" field defines the actual height, in either millimeters or inches, of characters marked in capital letters. The size can range from 0.5 mm (0.020 in) to 45 mm (1.772 in) (with an accuracy of 0.01 mm (0.01 in)). The default value is 2.5 mm (0.10 in).

  • Page 47: X84; Pause After A Block

    Menu: Edit file „ pause after a block To enter other information, use the scroll bar. To activate the pause after a block, press the corresponding symbol. When this function is activated, the machine pauses after the block concerned. Character font Compression Inclination Spacing...

  • Page 48: X84; Compression

    Menu: Edit file „ Compression Used to modify character width without modifying their height. The compression factor modifies the space between the characters. This value is expressed as a percent. It must be between 25% and 500%, with increments of 1%. The default value is 100%. Compression 50%: Compression 100%: Compression 150%:...

  • Page 49: X84; Alignment

    Menu: Edit file „ Alignment Used to align the text to the left, right or center. In case of left alignment, the value of X corresponds to the beginning of the text to be marked. In case the text is centered, the value of X corresponds to the center of the text to be marked. In case of right alignment, the value of X corresponds to the end of the text to be marked.
  • Page 50 Menu: Edit file • Marking effects Several marking directions are proposed in order to adapt marking to the specificities of certain parts. In radial mode, only the normal and mirror effects are available. Marking obtained: Result Linear marking Linear marking Radial marking Marking effects Angle: 0°...

  • Page 51: X84; Marking Direction

    Menu: Edit file „ Marking direction Used to choose the movement direction of the stylus during marking, from left to right or from right to left. This function is used to optimize marking time and must not be confused with the direction of writing (marking effects).

  • Page 52: X84; Movement Speed

    Menu: Edit file „ Movement speed Used to determine the speed of the stylus when moving without marking. This value is expressed as a percent. It must be between 1% and 100%, with increments of 1%. The default value is 20%. The displacement speed and the marking speed are set using the same cursor (depending on version: Impact).

  • Page 53: Edit" Menu Sub-Menus

    Menu: Edit file 2. "Edit" menu sub-menus When block preparation is complete, press the arrow at the top of the screen to validate the block and go back to the previous screen. The program goes back to the marking file and the sub-menus are then accessible. They are used to edit the file in progress.

  • Page 54: X84; "Edit" Sub-Menu

    Menu: Edit file „ "Edit" sub-menu Add a block at the end of the file • Used to add "empty" marking blocks at the end of a file. "Edit" sub-menu: select "Add". The program then automatically updates the numbering. • Insertion of a block before the selected block Used to insert an "empty"...
  • Page 55 Menu: Edit file This screen provides information concerning the file to be marked and the status of the marking. Press the "Start marking" icon. At the end of the marking, the screen indicates the marking time. Marking time. Appears once the markings are completed. See: Marking "N times"...
  • Page 56 Menu: Edit file - File variable(s) (See: Menu: Variables) - File counter(s) (See: Menu: Counters) M_T08_EN_B...
  • Page 57 Menu: Edit file - Menu X-Y Used to configure the return to origin of the stylus - Choosing the marking speed - Menu Rotary device (refer to the manual) M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 58: X84; Save The File In Progress / Save As The File In Progress

    Menu: Edit file „ Save the file in progress / Save as the file in progress. The name of the file is displayed in the top left corner of the screen. By default, the current file is named "New_File". Enter the filename. Press the "Save" symbol. If a file is not saved or has been modified, the program prompts the user to save before exiting: Yes: save selected file No: exit the file without saving...

  • Page 59: Functions

    G. Functions Used to access to certain automation functions, operations on the variables, etc. Some functions are optional. 1. Add Used to add numerical values together. The screen below appears: Number of the variable Block name Entering numeric values Number of the variable: number of the variable in which is memorized the character string (result of the operation) Entering numeric values: enter the data to be added together.

  • Page 60: Csv List

    Functions 2. CSV List Used to extract data from CSV files (processing the file line by line). The screen below appears: Open a file Number of row to start Reading column Pause Selecting the field separator File name Enter batch size Activate batch Number of the variable 10.
  • Page 61 Functions Number of row to start: select the start line where the search starts. A CSV file editor appears allowing selection of the row or column. Delete the line used: box ticked - the line is deleted from the file after use. Reading column: select the column containing the data to use.

  • Page 62: Csv Table

    Functions 3. CSV Table Used to extract data from CSV files (by searching for text in a column). Open a file File name Number of row to start Searching column Number of the variable (search) Reading column Number of the variable (storage) Activate batch.
  • Page 63 Functions Click on the icon in the search column in order to preview the table. M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 64: Delay

    Functions 4. Delay This instruction is used to program a pause between the marking of two consecutive marking blocks. The time is expressed in milliseconds. The screen below appears: Pause time in milliseconds The machine waits the time shown before going on to the following block. 5.

  • Page 65: Fault

    Functions When the question appears, answer: - yes: the file marking continues normally. - no: the program immediately starts marking the block indicated. You cannot indicate an earlier block number in the file (no going backwards). To reach the end of the file, enter the value 0. On a portable machine, it is possible to answer "Yes"...

  • Page 66: Goto

    Functions 7. Goto Used to go directly to the required block in the same marking file. The screen below appears: Number of block to reach The program immediately starts marking the block indicated. You cannot indicate an earlier block number in the file (no going backwards). To reach the end of the file, enter the value 0.
  • Page 67 Functions Type of condition: select the condition type. - TEXT: comparing 2 text fields - This field may contain set text, key words (date, hour...), the content of a counter, etc. - LENGTH: comparison of 2 string lengths - This field may contain set text, key words (date, hour...), the content of a counter, etc.
  • Page 68 Functions Contents of variable V1: 123 When the content of the counter K1 is greater than 3 characters (length of V1): the file marking continues normally. Example 3: When the content of counter K1 is not greater than 99: the program immediately starts marking the block indicated (3 block).

  • Page 69: Offset

    Functions 9. Offset Used to shift the coordinates of one or more blocks. The screen below appears: Offset type X-Y reference coordinate(s) Number of blocks involved Number of markings to execute Offset type: select the required input mode. - adjustment: define the new X-Y coordinates using the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. - entry: enter the new X-Y coordinates via the keyboard at the time of marking.

  • Page 70: Var Branch

    Functions 10. Var Branch Used to select a file based on the content of a variable. The screen below appears: Number of the variable Selection by name / Selection by ID: you can select the files by ID (number) or by name. Choose the type of selection.

  • Page 71: Var In

    Functions 11. Var In Allows reception in a variable of a character string via RS232 link or USB keyboard. The screen below appears: Input device Number of the variable in which is memorized the character string Checksum CCU response: activation/deactivation Batch: number of markings to be carried out with this variable before proposing to re-program the variable Note: the "Raw data" box must be ticked in the "Communication" menu - "Serial management". See: Menu: Communication...
  • Page 72 Functions If failed, the machine waits for a new data transmission. The data acquisition has succeeded when the checksum received is equal to the checksum calculated or when the checksum is not used. The checksum is added at the end of the message. It is represented by 2 consecutive characters (0 to F, in hexadecimal mode).
  • Page 73 Functions Var in: use in a marking file Example: 1 block: 2 block: The text is saved in variable V2. To mark the memorized content in the V2 variable, create a linear marking block containing the keyword V2. See: key words Only the character string included between characters 2 and 7 is marked.

  • Page 74: Var Out

    Functions 12. Var Out Used to send a character string contained in a variable using a RS232 connection. The screen below appears: Number of the variable Enter batch size Activate / deactivate the carriage return (code 13) at the end of the string. Select the number of the variable containing the character string to be sent.
  • Page 75 Functions Example: 1 block: 2 block: To mark the memorized content in the V1 variable, create a linear marking block containing the keyword V1. See: key words - Marking obtained: Date 15 12 2013 001 M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 76: Var Xy

    Functions 14. Var XY Used to assign the content of a variable to a coordinate for the subsequent block(s). The screen below appears: Activate / deactivate the coordinates Number of the variable Number of blocks involved Activate / deactivate the coordinates: select the coordinate(s) to which to assign the content of a variable. Number of the variable: number of the variable the content of which is assigned to a coordinate Number of blocks involved: used to define the number of blocks involved in this function.

  • Page 77: Write Line

    Functions 15. Write Line Used to write a line of text to a log file. The screen below appears: File format Text to write to the file Open a file. File name Maximum number of lines in the file Text: Select an existing file or name the file.

  • Page 78: Menu: File Management

    H. Menu: File management Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: Used to manage the machine's various file types. The screen below appears: Menu: Marking file(s) Menu: Logo(s) Menu:.csv File(s) / Log file(s) Menu: Log file Menu: Fonts Menu: USB key(s) Menu: Screenshot(s)

  • Page 79: File Management (Marking File(S), Logo(S), Csv, Fonts, Screenshot(S))

    Menu: File management 1. File management (marking file(s), logo(s), csv, fonts, screenshot(s)) Select the desired file type. Example: logos - The screen below appears: List of files stored on the machine Rename file(s) Delete file(s) Select all / Unselect all Export file(s) Quick search The following explanations are valid for all file types.

  • Page 80: X84; Delete File(S)

    Menu: File management „ Delete file(s) Select a file or folder. Press the "Delete" symbol. „ Select all / Unselect all Press the "Select all" or "Unselect all" symbol. „ Export file(s) (USB Key) It is possible to import and export certain files via USB key (tml - lo3 - po3 - csv - txt - png file system only): Insert a USB key into the USB port for download.

  • Page 81: X84; Rename File(S)

    Menu: File management To select a file or a folder, press its name. When a file is selected, it is checked. Quick search: to find a file or a folder more quickly, enter its name or the first few letters in the "Search" field. To find a specific file format: select the file format: •...

  • Page 82: Menu: Settings

    I. Menu: Settings Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: The screen below appears: Menu: System Menu: Communication Menu: Display Menu: Maintenance Menu: Marking settings Menu: Miscellaneous 1. Menu: System Menu: System information Menu: Backup Menu: Restore Menu: Update Menu: Factory mode M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 83: X84; Menu: System Information

    Menu: Settings „ Menu: System information This menu contains technical information that can be communicated to the distributor or the technical support in case of problem. „ Menu: Backup „ Menu: Restore Backup restoration M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 84: X84; Menu: Update

    Menu: Settings „ Menu: Update Used to update the program of the machine. Before updating, make a backup copy of the files memorized in the machine (files, logos, fonts...). Select the corresponding icon. The screen below appears: Selecting the update file Launching the update Insert a USB key into the USB port for download. Press the update file selection icon.

  • Page 85: X84; Menu: Factory Mode

    Menu: Settings Press the update launch icon. End of the update: switch off the machine. Remove the key. Switch on the machine. „ Menu: Factory mode Used to delete the saved files all at once: marking files, fonts, logos... Select the corresponding icon. The screen below appears: Yes: deleting all the files (reset) No: return to previous screen M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 86: Menu: Communication

    Menu: Settings 2. Menu: Communication Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: The screen below appears: Menu: FTP Server Menu: Network parameters Menu: Serial port parameters „ Menu: FTP Server When the FTP server has been enabled, it is possible to import and export files directly on the machine using an FTP client on PC.

  • Page 87: X84; Menu: Network Parameters

    Menu: Settings „ Menu: Network parameters Allows the machine's network connection to be set up. The screen below appears: When DHCP mode is selected, an IP address and a subnet mask are automatically assigned. To confirm, click on "Apply". „ Menu: Serial port parameters The screen below appears: This tab is used for port configuration.

  • Page 88: Menu: Display

    Menu: Settings • Raw data Used to send/receive unprocessed text without the protocol in order to communicate with basic equipment (i.e: bar code reader). • Command instructions Allows the serial port to be used to control the machine via command instructions. Consult the UC500 command instructions manual.

  • Page 89: Menu: Maintenance

    Menu: Settings 6. The programme launches automatically. 7. The machine is ready for operation. It is recommended that open applications are closed first. 4. Menu: Maintenance Menu: Diagnosis Menu: Fault log file Menu: Inputs / Outputs (I/O) (depending on version) Menu: Services „...

  • Page 90: Menu: Marking Settings

    Menu: Settings 5. Menu: Marking settings Used to: • select the "Off-limits control" option. • convert the units into inches. • Off-limits control This option is activated by default (Impact eZ) If the marking is off-limits, the program sends an error message. The calculation time is extended and the total cycle time is longer.
  • Page 91 Menu: Settings • End marking type Used to select the communication signals during marking. 3 modes are available: • In-process mode • Maintained mode • Pulse mode In-process mode: Impulse Start cycle Marking End of marking cycle Information Marking in progress Marking Marking Marking ready...
  • Page 92 Menu: Settings Maintained mode Impulse Start cycle Marking End of marking cycle Information Marking in progress Marking Marking Marking ready File loaded M_T08_EN_B...
  • Page 93 Menu: Settings Pulse mode Impulse Start cycle Marking End of marking cycle Information Marking in progress Marking Marking Marking ready File loaded M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 94: Menu: Miscellaneous

    Menu: Settings To enter other information, use the scroll bar. • Marking area lighting Switches the marking field lighting on or off. • Offset value (X-Y) Allows a value to be input in order to compensate for an offset (example: Laser pointer / Stylus) •...

  • Page 95: X84; Menu: Language / Keyboard

    Menu: Settings „ Menu: Language / keyboard Used to translate the program in different languages. The language of the program and the language of the keyboard are chosen separately. Select the option required. The program adapts the keys of the keyboard to the keyboard language selected (touch keypad). „...

  • Page 96: X84; Menu: Security Mode

    Menu: Settings To adjust the values, use the Up-Down arrows. Viewing time in 12h format: box ticked: the time displayed at the top of the screen is in 12-hour format (am-pm). „ Menu: Security mode Used to limit acces to certain functions in the program. Switching from "Operator"...

  • Page 97: Menu: Variables

    J. Menu: Variables Select this menu from the main menu, represented by the icon: The screen below appears: Menu: Counters Menu: Day code(s) Menu: Variables Menu: Shift(s) System variables are common to all marking files. M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 98: Menu: Counters

    Menu: Variables 1. Menu: Counters Used to define increments/decrements for a serial number. The data is in numeric, alphabetic, alphanumeric or hexadecimal mode. 10 independent counters are available. Each counter has an 8 digit code. Identification key words go from K0 to K9. The screen below appears: Counter number Indicates start value of counter Indicates the counter value during marking...
  • Page 99 Menu: Variables Incrementation of the counter's value at the end of the block / Incrementation of the counter's value at the end of the file: select one box or the other. Setting the batch number: used to determine the number of parts marked with the same number. Select the number of parts to be marked with the same number.
  • Page 100 Menu: Variables Reset on a certain date Used to define a time or a date at which the counters must return to their initial value. Resetting a counter to zero will impact all marking files. Select the desired boxes. Go to the corresponding areas to choose the reset date. Only the ticked boxes are taken into account.
  • Page 101 Menu: Variables Example 4: Reset at 00:00 on January 1st (once a year) Note If the hours and minutes fields are not filled in, the default value is 0. The value of the seconds is always 0. To obtain a reset once a year at a predefined date and time, fill in all the fields. Example: Reset every year on March 29th at 21h40: Reset with each change of shift If this type of reset is selected, the counter returns to its initial value with each change of shift.

  • Page 102: Menu: Variables

    Menu: Variables 2. Menu: Variables Used to mark repetitive texts common to several marking files by indicating the variable number in which the text is contained. Variables are memory blocks (10 in all) of text containing up to 255 characters. They are common to all marking files and are saved in the CCU memory.

  • Page 103: X84; Programming Within A Marking File

    Menu: Variables Example: Code entry fields (maximum: 255 characters) „ Programming within a marking file To insert a key word and its number: See: Text to be marked The marking obtained at coordinates X = 10 mm and Y = 10 mm is the contents of variable V1: ABCDE0123. M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 104: X84; Compiling A Series Of Variables

    Menu: Variables „ Compiling a series of variables Several variables can be programmed in a single text field. • Contents of V0: Marking • Contents of V1: of • Contents of V2: four • Contents of V3: variables The marking obtained at coordinates X = 10 mm and Y = 10 mm is "Marking of four variables". 3.

  • Page 105: X84; Year Variable (Ys)

    Menu: Variables „ Year variable (YS) The first year that is shown is the current year. 5 years can be programmed. The program then automatically updates the numbering. Select the required field. Enter the data (touch keypad). Example: Code entry fields (maximum: 255 characters) „...

  • Page 106: X84; Day In The Month Variable (Js)

    Menu: Variables „ Day in the month variable (JS) The first 7 fields are displayed. Select the required field. Enter the data (touch keypad). To enter other information, use the scroll bar. Example: Code entry fields (maximum: 255 characters) „ Day of the week variable (DS) Select the required field.

  • Page 107: X84; Hour Variable (Hs)

    Menu: Variables „ Hour variable (HS) The first 7 fields are displayed. Select the required field. Enter the data (touch keypad). To enter other information, use the scroll bar. Example: Code entry fields (maximum: 255 characters) Key words: • YS for years •...

  • Page 108: Menu: Shift(S)

    Menu: Variables 4. Menu: Shift(s) Used to define texts to be marked depending on the day of the week and the time. Shift configuration is possible for each day of the week with 5 available time slots per day. The identification keyword is Q. The days and time used correspond to those in the CCU.
  • Page 109 Menu: Variables Example: Marking carried out on Monday: • from 06h00 mn 00 s to 13h59 mn 59 s: "Morning" • from 14h00 mn 00 s to 20h00 mn 59 s: "Shift 2" • from 20h01 mn 00 s to 23h59 mn 59 s: "Monday evening shift" When defining time slots for shifts, be careful that the shifts do not overlap. The end of one shift must not be the same as or later than the beginning of the next shift.

  • Page 110: Menu: Hardware

    K. Menu: Hardware 1. Hardware Select the stylus. Electromagnetic version: M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 111: Use

    L. Use 1. Marking process flowchart Turn on. Step 1: Create file. Open file. Step 2: Graphic preview before marking Step 3: (optional) Position the part. Step 4: Modify. Step 5: File simulation Step 6: Mark the part. When marking or doing test marking, the stylus must always hit a part. If it strikes only air, these are the risks: •...

  • Page 112: Initiation To Marking

    2. Initiation to marking This chapter gives an introduction to the machine and the marking program. Follow the instructions to complete a sample marking before creating other marking files. For this example, create a file composed of 2 marking blocks. The resulting marking is shown below. A test plate is provided with the machine for carrying out this test marking.
  • Page 113 Double-click on a block to enter data. Linear marking is selected by default. Keep this marking mode: no change. Insertion of a key word in the "Text" field: touch the "Text" field. To enter text, a touch keypad appears on-screen. The keywords are listed on page 2 of the keypad (See: Using the touch screen).
  • Page 114 After the entry is complete, the following screen should be displayed: To enter other information, use the scroll bar. The font 0 is selected by default. Keep this parameter: no action required. The compression rate 100 is selected by default. Keep this value: no action required. Inclination: enter the value 30 / Spacing: enter the value 150 / Alignment: select "Centered".

  • Page 115: X84; Creating Marking Block # 2

    „ Creating marking block # 2 When block preparation is complete, press the arrow at the top of the screen to validate the block and go back to the previous screen. The program goes back to the marking file. The screen below appears: "Edit"...
  • Page 116 To enter other information, use the scroll bar. The font 0 is selected by default. Keep this parameter: no action required. Compression: enter the value 70. The 0 inclination is selected by default. Keep this value: no action required. The spacing 100 is selected by default. Keep this value: no action required. By default, the text is aligned to the left.

  • Page 117: X84; Step 3: Preview

    Save the marking file created under the name "Test". Press the "Save" symbol. „ Step 3: Preview "Marking" sub-menu - Select: stylus movement. The screen below appears: „ Step 4: Position the part. Position the machine over the part to be marked. M_T08_EN_B...

  • Page 118: X84; Step 5: Marking Simulation

    „ Step 5: Marking simulation "Marking" sub-menu: select "Simulation". Simulation consists in performing the marking without activating the stylus. Press the "Start marking" icon. It is not possible to pause or to stop a marking simulation. „ Step 6: Marking the part End of simulation: press the back arrow at the top of the screen.

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