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  • Page 1 Z1 GERBERcutter Installation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................2 Removing the Z1 table from its shipping skid ..................3 Tools Required ............................3 Setting the Z1 table height ........................5 Leveling the Z1 table ..........................5 Checking the Positions of the Cover Posts ...................7 Connecting the cables & air hose ......................9 Setting up the blower ..........................

  • Page 3: Removing The Z1 Table From Its Shipping Skid

    The Z1 GERBERcutter is delivered in 5 containers (1 skid and 4 crates), see list below for information. The conveyor table comes pre-assembled and must be kept in an upright position at all times to avoid damage. The containers should be staged close to where the system will be located to ensure a smooth installation.
  • Page 4 Once the table is lifted high enough to clear the skid, back up to move the table away from the skid. You can use the fork lift to move the table to its permanent location. If the table can’t be moved to its permanent location using the fork lift, you can use two pallet jacks on each end of the table to lift and move the table into place, or place four moving dollies on the outside table legs to move it in position.

  • Page 5: Setting The Z1 Table Height

    Setting the Z1 table height The Z1 table’s height can be adjusted from 31.3" to 38" (79.5cm to 96.5 cm), measuring from the table surface to the floor. This can make it easier to remove cut pieces from the table’s surface. To adjust the table height you will need a large adjustable wrench to loosen the large nut locking the height adjuster.
  • Page 6 To adjust the table feet you will need an adjustable wrench. Loosen the middle nut locking the foot, now tighten the bottom nut on the foot to lower the table or loosen the nut on the foot to raise the table. Repeat step 2 and step 3 at the 8 leveling points until the table is within specification.

  • Page 7: Checking The Positions Of The Cover Posts

    Checking the Positions of the Cover Posts Go to the X2 (non-operator) side of the machine. Check that the cover post is in the correct position prior to installing the beam (see the figure below). 7 of 58...
  • Page 8 Installing the Z1 beam On the table, align the X1 and X2 beam belt drive brackets so they are directly across from each other. Then align the X1 side of the beam to the X1 side of the table, and the X2 side of the beam to the X2 side of the table.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Cables & Air Hose

    With two people, lift the beam over the table, and align the 9 holes in the two beam end plates to the 9 holes in the beam belt drive brackets on the table. Using the 18 sets of hardware attach the beam to the table on the X1 and X2 sides of the table. Connecting the cables &...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Blower

    Setting up the blower Tilt the blower onto its side. Attach the four leveling feet to the two base supports. Align the two base supports to the bottom of the blower stand and secure with the proper hardware. Tilt the blower on to the feet and move it to its permanent position. Starting at the table connect the PVC piping to make its way to the blower.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Workstation

    Note: You may have to switch two phases going to the motor if the vacuum turbine doesn’t spin in the correct direction. Look for the directional arrow on the turbine. Wire the vacuum motor, using the pigtail connectors and insulator or boots, carefully pushing the wires into the motors connection box.
  • Page 12 Next snap the cable protection sections together and the end caps. The power, data, and tether cables will run through the section to protect them. From the Z1 table, run the Ethernet cable and power cable through the hole on the side of the workstation.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Power And Air

    Connecting the power and air The two power cables (single phase & 3-phase) and air hose are run to the X1 corner take on end of the table. The single phase (220V) cable is fed through a cable clamp on the backside of the table and is wired to the S1 switch.
  • Page 14 Once the S1 switch and the CB2 circuit breaker have been wired, you will have to install the bracket holding the on/off switches. Last, you will need to run an air line over to the backside of the take on end of the table and connect to a quick disconnect on the air hose.

  • Page 15: Installing The Operator Panel On A Standard Z1

    Installing the operator panel on a standard Z1 Mount the operator panel & joy stick bracket assembly to the X1 side of the table near the take-off end. You can mount the operator panel in 4 places just be sure it will not interfere with the beam’s travel.

  • Page 16: Installing The Operator Panel On A Long Z1

    Installing the operator panel on a long Z1 To install the operator panel on a long Z1 The operator panel & joy stick bracket assembly is mounted to the filler panel used on the upper corner takeoff end cover on the X1 side of the table. Run the two cables inside the cover and secure the panel on to the cover with the hardware supplied.

  • Page 17: Install The Electrical Noise Shields

    Install the Electrical Noise Shields Install on the X1 side (operator side) Position the noise shield over the X1 panel. Note: Make sure the wires are not pinched and line up nicely with the access slots at the bottom of the cover. Use a long Phillips screwdriver to tighten the ¼...

  • Page 18: Install The Z1 System Covers

    Install over the amplifier panel (non-operator side) Carefully position the noise shield over the amplifier panel. Note: Make sure the wires are not pinched and ensure the two tabs with the UHMW pads are positioned over the top of the shield. This will make sure that the X cat track is properly supported during its travel down the table.
  • Page 19 Install the three button head screws on the top of the covers and the one captive screw from the inside bottom of the covers. Take-off end upper corner covers Remove the bubble wrap from the switches and buttons on both sides of the machine. Position the corner covers on the operator and non-operator side of the machine.
  • Page 20 Attach the switch and blank off panel to the corner cover on the operator side. Note: The completed assembly should look like the picture on the left for a standard length machine or the picture on the right for a long time. Attach the switch and blank off panel to the corner cover on the non-operator side.
  • Page 21 Install the lower corner covers Note: The upper corner covers must be installed before installing the lower corner covers. Grab the lower cover and slide it forward to install it onto the upper corner cover. Install the one captive screw from the inside lower cover. Repeat this for the other three lower corner covers.
  • Page 22 Install the side covers on the machine Pick up the left side cover and place it on the machine on the operator side origin end (left side). Note: Make sure the lip on the inside of the cover sets firmly on the bottom edge of the machine. At the upper left corner of the side cover, pull back and seat the locking pin into the hole in the upper corner panel.
  • Page 23 Note: The first time the covers are installed, it will probably be necessary to pre-align the nut plate located on the leg assemblies. Mark on the inside of the covers where the covers came from (for example: operator side, take off end, etc.) This will make it easier to remove and replace the covers in the future. Pick up the right screw in the two screws at the bottom of the pane.
  • Page 24 At the upper right corner of the side cover, pull back and seat the locking pin into the hole in the upper corner panel. Screw in the two screws at the bottom of the panel. Note: The first time the covers are installed, it will probably be necessary to pre-align the nut plate located on the leg assemblies.
  • Page 25 Installing the X-Axis Belt Guards Place the appropriate belt guard on the table. Note: You will know you have them placed correctly when the pinch point warning label is positioned over the X-axis pulley. Secure the cover to the table using the button head hardware provided. Installing the Beam Covers Temporarily hang the beam covers in place on the shoulder screw at either end of the beam.
  • Page 26 Install the four socket head screws, securing the X1 or X2 beam cover, on the beams endplates. The cover will hang in place on a shoulder screw. Installing the Head Cover While holding the head cover on both sides, slowly lower the head cover down until the screws line up with the holes in the theta bracket.
  • Page 27 Set the theta axis height Remove the tool from Tool Holder 1 on the theta assembly. Lower Tool Holder 1 by pressing Diagnostics and then Equipment Test in the GERBERcutter software. Next, press the Tools tab, select Head1.Holder1 and then press Down. Check the height of the theta axis assembly: Jog the theta axis assembly to a position on the table.

  • Page 28: Perform The Machine Calibrations

    Perform the Machine Calibrations At the control panel, click on the left facing arrow. Click on the Calibrate button 28 of 58...

  • Page 29: Create A Cutter Image

    When the Calibrate menu appears, perform all the calibrations in the order they appear on the screen below. Each calibration displays on-screen instructions on performing the calibration Create a Cutter Image Once all of the calibrations have been performed, it is a good idea to create a cutter image and store it on the desktop.
  • Page 30 Make sure all check boxes are selected. Next click on “Backup Image”. The screen on the next page will appear Choose “Yes” to the screen shown below Next you will be prompted to choose a location for the image file. Select the desktop 30 of 58...
  • Page 31 When the image backup is done, you will be prompted with the following message 31 of 58...

  • Page 32: Gerberconnect Addendum

    Both of these programs connect to a secure Enterprise Server that serves as a data base for each customer’s unique history. Gerber’s Customer Support Center will be able to look at error results on this Enterprise Server, without disturbing the customer’s machine, and gain insights into the customer’s cutter problems as soon as they are happening.

  • Page 33: Prior To Installation

    There are three zones worldwide that we cover with the service, therefore for the best throughput, you must choose both URLs for the zone that is closest to your system’s location. Asia 1) gerber.axeda.com Global Access server in the USA i/o* Port 443 2) ghjap1.axeda.com...

  • Page 34: Installing The Agent

    a. This can be checked by going to the Control Panel and looking in the Add or Remove Programs list. b. If you do not have Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 installed, go to: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/cc378097.aspx to get it, and install it before beginning this installation.
  • Page 35 If the above requirements not have been met, click Later, then Next, to stop the installation. If the above requirements have been met, click Now, then Next, to continue on the next page. Note: If the Agent was previously installed on the system, it will be automatically uninstalled at this point. The installation screen will now appear if you are continuing.
  • Page 36 Accept the License Agreement and click Next. 36 of 58...
  • Page 37 The Firewall Considerations are the same as shown earlier in this procedure. Click Agree in the Access Agreement window to allow Gerber Technical Support to view and access your computer. Confirm your agreement or disagreement to the above terms of service, click OK then Next.
  • Page 38 11 The installer will connect to the authorization server to validate the key number. If you see the following screen, the key was validated successfully. 12 Close the browser window to continue. 13 Enter the System Location. 38 of 58...
  • Page 39 14 Enter the System Location of the equipment. 15 Select the correct Model, Country and Region from the drop-down menus. Note: If the Model number (shown above) is not correct, please stop the installation and contact Technical Support. The license/key issue must be resolved before the Agent is installed. 16 The Equipment and Key numbers will be filled in automatically if the key was found on our server.
  • Page 40 20 Select the Run Mode for your cutter and click Next. 21 Click Next to begin copying files. 22 Files are copied onto the Cutter computer. (Less than 1 minute.) 40 of 58...
  • Page 41 23 Click Finish when done. 24 If this is the first time the Agent was loaded onto the Cutter computer, the Desktop Server installation will begin next. You will see the following display... 25 Proceed to the next page to continue. 26 If this is a reload of the Agent software, the Desktop Server is already installed and the installation is complete.

  • Page 42: Installing The Desktop Server

    Installing the Desktop Server Use all the defaults for the Desktop Server installation. At the Introduction screen, click Next. Select “I accept the terms…” and click Next Use the default Installation folder and click Next. Install as a service and click Next. Start the service after installation –...

  • Page 43: Check That The Newly Installed Agent Is Not Blocked By The Windows Firewall

    Check that the newly installed Agent is not blocked by the Windows firewall or AntiVirus software Some systems may experience a one-time problem getting through the software firewall or an installed Antivirus program. When starting as a service, the Agent could be blocked from getting out without any indication of a problem.

  • Page 44: Installing The Optional Hardware

    Installing the Optional Hardware This section describes how to install the following hardware that may be included with the installation. ♦ Temperature and Humidity sensor, with associated cables. ♦ Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Camera, with associated cables. Install the Temperature and Humidity Sensor All the software and drivers needed for the sensor are included in the GERBERconnect Agent installation.

  • Page 45: Install The Microsoft Lifecam Cinema Camera

    Click on the Configuration menu and select Settings to set the Alarm settings as shown below. Install the Microsoft LifeCam Cinema Camera Plug the USB Microsoft LifeCam Cinema camera into the supplied extension cables and USB adaptors. Set the camera on top of the computer monitor for now. Plug the USB end of the cables into a spare USB port on the computer.
  • Page 46 Stream button enabled. Note: If a Java Security Alert pop-up window appears, click UnBlock. Select Settings > Device (USB Video Device) > Change to > USB Video Device from the Yawcam window. Note  If the Device (USB Video Device) is not available from the drop-down, such as shown below, select Settings >...
  • Page 47 Select to the Category, Stream on the left side of the window. Change the Port setting to 8086 and Quality the Image slider to 100%. Click on the Page designer... button and edit the Title and Heading as shown: 47 of 58...
  • Page 48 Click OK. 10 Test streaming by opening the Web browser on the PC and enter one of the following: Http://localhost:8086 or Http://”PC’s Network IP”:8086 Yawcam 11 You can also open a local window by selecting Window > Preview from the window.

  • Page 49: One Last Thing

    One last thing... In order to be able to use the camera remotely, from the Axeda Enterprise, the Yawcam software needs to be running. It is not running by default – for security reasons. Start the Yawcam software as follows... Go to Start >...

  • Page 50: Customer Security

    Note: The Server Password must be between 6 and 8 characters. It can be all alpha, all numeric, or a combination of both characters types. By Default, both of these passwords are initially set to Gerber. The Server Password allows the remote user access to the system. If the Disable Viewers inputs check-box is unchecked, then the remote user can take control of the system.
  • Page 51 If the customer provides us the Server Password to do a remote session, the Disable Viewers inputs checkbox prevents us from operating his software. We will only be able to watch. This can be changed by the customer at any time to allow the remote user more control when necessary. Note: The customer is always in complete control of who can access his system, when they can do it, and how much they can do when they do have access.
  • Page 52 Right-click on the Desktop Server icon (in the Task tray) and select Properties from the drop- down menu Please ensure that that the following presets are set in the Properties dialog. Click Ok when done and Reboot the computer 52 of 58...

  • Page 53: Requesting Support

    Requesting Support You can request support from GERBERconnect as follows: Go to Start > Programs (XP) or Start > All Programs (Vista). Under GERBERconnect Cutter Agent, select Request GERBERconnect Support Ensure that the two icons in the upper right corner are active in the Support Request form that appears, as shown below.

  • Page 54: Adding Or Editing A Name On The Sender (Contact) List

    Click to Edit the Contact list. Adding or Editing a Name on the Sender (Contact) List Enter the new contact information on the left side of the screen. Or, select an existing contact for editing. Click on the Confirm button to move it to the right side for verification. If correct, click Save Changes to add to the list.

  • Page 55: Icon Descriptions

    Add a description of the problem and, if necessary, attach a file. Click Submit when done. The request and all of the system information will be sent to the GERBERconnect Enterprise server, and an e-mail will be sent to the support mail box. Note: If you open another Support Request, you will see a pop-up message similar to the following.
  • Page 56 If there is no connection to the Internet, the right icon will display show in a reverse image, as shown. No Internet Connection Note: Both icons must be active before you can send a Support Request to Gerber. 56 of 58...

  • Page 57: Stopping And Uninstalling The Software

    Go to Start > Programs (XP) or Start > All Programs (Vista). Under GERBERconnect Cutter Agent, select GERBERconnect Agent – Stop to Stop the Agent (or Start to restart the Agent Removing the Gerber Scientific Agent Go to Start > Programs (XP) or Start > All Programs (Vista). Under GERBERconnect Cutter Agent, select Uninstall GERBERconnect Agent >...

  • Page 58: Stopping The Desktop Server Service

    Stopping the Desktop Server Service If you are not doing a full uninstall, and you only need to temporarily disable the Axeda Desktop Server, Stop the service as follows: On the Desktop, right click on My Computer and select Manage from the drop-down menu. Click on the + sign next to Services and Applications and select Services from the left side of the Computer Management window.

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