Connect the Computer and Driver Pack/ECU ............12 Hook up Computer Peripherals ................12 Connect the Driver Pack/ECU ................12 Power Up Sequence ....................13 Power Up the Driver Pack/ECU ................13 Power Up the Computer ..................13 Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
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Upon receipt of equipment, review for shipping damage and advise if any. Verify that contents listed on the pack- ing slip are received. Read Manual before installing and operating equipment. Save Packaging. Equipment Required The CMC Stand must be assembled first before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter) 110 volt electrical outlet Air source - You will need an air compressor that supplies between 100psi and 120psi.
CMC Components Head Labeled Cartridges 45° Deboss Deboss Deboss Thin Medium Wide Driver Pack/ECU You may have a silver/beige Driver Pack, or a black ECU. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
The 8000 CMC Parts Labeled Setting up the CMC Congratulations on acquiring the Wizard™ computerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions will walk you through unpacking and setting up the CMC. Begin by clearing an area for the CMC. Refer to the Stand Instructions for the minimum amount of space needed.
See Contract Section 1 “Shipping Charges.” Remove Gantry Cover 1. Remove the screw holding the bottom gantry cover in place, and set the cover and screw aside. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
T-Nuts to the right end of the rail; a pencil tip helps. Reattach the T-Nuts to the shipping blocks and place them in the shipping box for storage. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
4. Roll the head up the gantry until it lines up to the head grabber arm on the right side of the gantry. 5. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air fittings together, matching colors. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
ECU by aligning the pins and turning the locking ring until it seats itself and locks into place. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop...
8. The air compressor should supply at least 100psi. 9. Turn on the air. CAUTION: The air regulator is factory-set. Do not make adjustments to it.* Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
Make sure the plug is firmly inserted to ensure the grounding wire makes contact. 6. Connect the power cord for the emergency stop into the bottom port on the back of the board. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
1. Click Design on the main screen to create a new design. 2. Stay on the Single tab. There are three tabs to select from: Single, Multi, and Array. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
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Select Template 1. Click on the template thumbnail under template design. 2. The Template Library opens. Note: There are several pages of templates you can scroll through. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
1. Since we’re using a pre-cut piece of matboard for this project, we don’t need to cut the outside of the mat. Click the Outside Cut toggle to Off. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
CMC. Since we’re not cutting the outside, place a pre-cut matboard of adequate size. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
2. Holding it about an inch above the bottom rail, slide the gantry and the head assembly to the left edge of the CMC until it stops. 3. It will stop against the Magnetic Stop. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
DO NOT attempt to manually rotate the Footblock. Remove the matboard from the CMC. The mat is now complete. If something doesn’t look quite right, please "Troubleshooting" on page 22 for more information. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
5. Click on new template thumbnail to select it. 6. The new template is displayed. Proceed to Cutting 7. Click Cut to go to the Cut Preview screen. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
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4. Remove the matboard from the CMC. The mat is now complete. If something doesn’t look quite right, please see "Troubleshooting" on page 22 for more information. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
NOTE: Returning to editor then back to Cut Preview reloads the default blade depth. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop 03/01/24...
Make sure that the air compressor is turned on, and that the air lines are not pinched. The CMC requires air pressure to engage the clamps and cutting head. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop...
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Click check for corners on the license screen. FrameShop will use the internet connection to download corners. If not connected to the internet, FrameShop can connect to Wizard via a modem. Q: My FrameShop keeps opening in demo mode and will not cut. What should I check? Make sure that the ECU is properly hooked up, plugged in and turned on.
The dial on the air regular should read 60psi when the air source is on and at full pressure. If it does not read 60psi on the gauge, call technical support. Wizard™ CMC Model 8000 RC Hardware and Software Getting Started Guide 20-71034-1A GettingStartedManual8KRC-70FrameShop...
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