Next Wave CNC SHARK Pendant Owner's Manual

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Page 2 Watch Getting Started with your Pendant training video at: https://www.nextwavecnc.com/webinars...
Page 3: Warranty
This warranty is void if the SHARK Pendant or any portion of it is modified without prior written permission from Next Wave CNC, or if the machine is located or has been outside the country where the machine was purchased.
Page 4: Technical Support
Technical Support Pendant System Requirements – The If you need technical assistance with your SHARK Pendant, please visit our Support Pendant is compatible with all current webpage at: SHARK HD and SD series CNC machines NextWaveCNC.com/support as well as past machines that use a control or email Customer Support at: box with a Pendant cable input port.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Apps Menu Warranty .......... 19 ..........1 Square Machine App …......... 20 Technical Support......... 2 ..........23 Virtual Zero ....... 2 Pendant System Requirements Power Loss Recovery......28 Pendant Overview......... 4 Accessory Settings ......29 Pendant Registration......5 Maintenance ........
Page 6: Pendant Overview
Pendant Overview The Pendant serves as the primary interface that allows You will also find three connectors on the Pendant. The you to operate and control your SHARK CNC. The touch multi-pin connector on the bottom of the Pendant fits the screen allows you to control the CNC using your finger, cable from the CNC’s control box.
Page 7: Pendant Registration
For easy reference and record keeping, enter your SHARK Pendant and Controller information below. Pendant Unlock Code Pendant Serial Number Controller Box Serial Number Enter the unlock code provided by the website. After successfully unlocking the Pendant, you’re able to run files from your SHARK Pendant.
Page 8: Pendant Quick Guide
Quick Guide to Basic Pendant Function Keys CNC Top View CNC Front View Axis position fields- These three fields show the current X, Y, and Z location of the router bit. Keep in mind that the location is always relative to where the zero points of the X -, Y-, and Z-axes have been set...
Page 9: Main Screen Function Keys
Main Screen Function Keys Slow, Med, Fast, and M ax Jog W ork O f f set Indicat or – Will Home - The Home key uses sen- speeds – Press to toggle between jog display the ‘Work Zero’ after the sors located on the X- and Y- axes speeds.
Page 10 Load File – Press this Jog/Step Toggle – Press to Axis Edit Screen Access – toggle between ‘Jog’ and ‘Step’ button to select a cutting press the Axis Position button to (.tap) file stored in the mode. open the corresponding Axis Pendant’s internal Step mode will allow you to jog the Edit Screen (see page 12)
Page 11: Homing The Machine
Homing the machine Homing X & Y Axes The Homing function calibrates and zeros out the X and Y - axes to the machine’s Home location in the front-left corner of the table for Shark HD5 series machines and the rear- left corner on a Shark SD120 machine.
Page 12: Touch Plate Routine
Shark Z Zero Touch Plate The optional Shark Z Zero Touch Plate accessory (see To zero your Z axis with the Touch Plate: page 32) provides a fast and accurate way to zero the Z- Press the Zero Z button on the Main Screen (Figure 1), axis to your cutting material.
Page 13 Z Zero Touch Plate continued Touch plate function settings (Speed, and Touch Plate Thickness) can be adjusted by selecting ‘Touch Plate Calibration’ in the Apps submenu. Adjust Touch Plate Options To adjust options for the Touch Plate function, Choose the option you would like to edit. tap the Apps button on the Main Screen, and then select Touch Plate Calibration.
Page 14: Axis Edit Screens
Axis Edit Screens Edit Axes On the main screen of the Pendant, pressing the Position D. Cancel: Stops movement field for the X-, Y-, or Z-axis at the top of the screen allows E. +/- button: Toggles the position field between a you to make adjustments to the selected axis.
Page 15: Pendant Workflow
Pendant Workflow Routing projects with your Shark CNC consists of a few 1. SAVE TOOLPATH FILES. After completing the project basic steps, a summary of these steps is listed below and design and generating the toolpaths in VCarve, save the detailed on the following pages: toolpaths to a USB flash drive so you can load the files into the Pendant.
Page 16 3. MOUNT THE WORKPIECE. To set up the origin of the CNC Setup X-, Y-, and Z-axis on your workpiece, first mark the XY datum (zero) position on your material. (Figure 3). The marked datum point should match the location on the workpiece you used in your VCarve design file.
Page 17 7. PRESS THE USB BUTTON. With a USB drive insert- 10. PRESS START! Review the safety check lists in your ed into the Pendant, press the Load File button (Figure 7) CNC manual, then press the Start button (Figure 10). to open the file selection menu.
Page 18: Settings Menu
Settings Menu Settings Menu Screen: Press the Settings button on the Main Control screen to open the Settings submenu. The Setup menu is broken up into categories that contain options for controlling specific Pendant functions. Press a menu item to open the submenu for that option.
Page 19: Control
Control: Press to adjust various settings related to the operation of the machine. Such as Jog Speeds, Model Number, Safe Z Height, and Encoder settings. Encoder Options Sets Encoder behavior to Auto (Default) Model number default Enables all encoders (if Force ON applicable) Force OFF...
Page 20: Model Number
Model Number: This function controls several settings on your Shark CNC such as motor rotation Machine Type Model Number and XY machine orientation. Verify the model num- SD101 ber for your machine using the chart at right. Verify this setting after performing a firmware update for SD110 the Control Box or Pendant.
Page 21: Apps Menu
Apps Menu Apps Menu Screen: The Apps submenu contains special functions for calibrating and operating your Shark CNC and optional accessories. Select an item from the list of apps to open the settings screen for that option. Press the Back button to return to the Main Screen.
Page 22: Square Machine App
Square Machine App Square Machine (HD544 ONLY): This app will determine whether your HD544 machine’s Y axis motors are positioned out of square. A Touch Plate will be required for this application. There are three squaring procedures representing lengths travelled by the X and Y axes: Small –...
Page 23 Square Machine (continued) Upon confirmation, the machine will immediately move to the first point in the procedure. When the machine is in position, the Pendant will then wait for a Touch Plate to record the height of the marking position. Lift the Touch Plate to the router bit to proceed, the machine will briefly lift to acknowledge the Touch Plate before descending.
Page 24 Square Machine (cont.) After marking both points, the gantry and router return to the starting position. Measure the distance between the marks made by the machine and enter the value into the keypad shown. The Pendant will use this measurement to determine the offset needed in the Y1 motor to square the machine Gantry to the Y axes.
Page 25: Virtual Zero
Virtual Zero App The Virtual Zero app makes adjustments for project material that may not be flat. This app allows you to define five Z zero locations to account for the uneven material: each corner and the center. It maps the uneven surface of the material and makes adjustments to the Z-height values in the .tap file.
Page 26 Create and Save the project toolpaths to a USB thumb drive. In the example in Figure 3, two toolpaths are saved: one for carving the letter using a 90° V-bit and another tool- path to cut the circle using a straight bit. Setting Up Virtual Zero Press the Apps button and select the Virtual Zero option to display the Virtual Zero settings screen (Figure 5).
Page 27 Setting Up Virtual Zero continued Width Diagram Length Workpiece The scan area defines where on the material you will be area that will be carved. Another option is to bypass this step setting the five Z zero points. You can set this to any size, and use the File Specifies width and length derived from the but it’s usually best to limit it to the approximate size of the VCarve cutting file.
Page 28 Setting Up Virtual Zero continued Zero Z with Touch Plate to zero the Z- axis to the top of the material. Select the toolpath file that you want to cut and open it. Press the Load File button to bring up the list of .tap files (Figure 14).
Page 29 Setting Up Virtual Zero continued You may also add extra Virtual Zero points to record by Virtual Zero uses the Z Zero Touch Plate routine to capture the pressing the Add Point button (shown above). scanned points (Figure 18). Virtual Zero will go through the Z Zero Touch plate routine for each point.
Page 30: Power Loss Recovery
Power Loss Recovery Utilizing the Work Offsets feature can allow you to resume an interrupted file or cancelled file. The machine must be Homed after startup for your Work offsets and most recent X/Y zero to be saved. After homing the machine, the most recent X/Y Zero position recorded will be automatically saved in the event of a power loss.
Page 31: Accessory Settings
Accessory Settings The Accessory settings submenu contains various settings for add-on accessories such as the Laser and Axis rotary systems. In this menu, you may toggle your 4 Axis Controls and Position display, change your 4 Axis Model, and adjust various settings for the Laser accessory such as Offset, Minimize Over-Burn, and fire the laser as a test.
Page 32: Maintenance
Maintenance The Pendant is a durable and modern tool for controlling your Shark CNC, but the dust created by the CNC can sometimes cause problems. To keep the Pendant operating trouble-free, it’s important to keep it clean. To clean the Pendant case and screen, use canned air to blow off dust.
Page 33: Upgrade Accessories
Upgrade Accessories 2HP WATER COOLED SPINDLE SYSTEM • Powerful 2HP motor • ER11 collet system includes 1/4” & 1/8” collets • Water pump, hose and connection kit included • 110V uses standard 20 amp circuit • 6,000—24,000 rpm (rotations per minute) variable speed Inverter •...
Page 34: Touch Plate
12” patch cord with banana receiver • Requires standard NWCNC touch plate to work (SKU 20141) 20146 TOUCH PLATE • Compatible with all Next Wave CNC machines. • Required for using Virtual Zero Unlimited available on select machines • Solid Aluminum Construction •...
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