SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Scope of This Manual This manual outlines the basic procedures for the SmartShop 2 Pro with the Syntech Controller. For detailed instructions and videos, please go to www.lagunatools.com Customer Service For technical support, please contact Laguna Tools Customer Service by phone at 1-800-332-4094, or email Customer Service at customer_service@lagunatools.com.
Proposition 65 Warning of Harmful Exposure ................10 RECEIVING THE MACHINE ................11 SMARTSHOP 2 PRO OVERVIEW ..............13 Features of the SmartShop 2 Pro ....................13 Components ..........................14 Electrical Cabinet and Control Panel .................... 15 Manual Pulse Generator ....................... 16 MACHINE PLACEMENT ..................
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Electrical Connections ........................20 Compressed Air connection ......................21 Connecting the Vacuum Pump ..................... 22 Fitting the Dust Hose ........................23 Switching Out the Tooling ......................23 Vacuum Table and Spoil Boards ....................24 Spoil Board Preparation ....................... 25 OPERATION ......................
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual RUNNING A PROGRAM ..................39 Transferring a Program from a Flash Drive .................. 39 Running the Program ........................40 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ............. 42 Cleaning the Helical Racks ......................43 Cleaning the Spindle Tray ......................43 Lubrication ............................
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTE A helpful tip from Laguna Tools staff. 1.0 General Information and Safety...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Safety Warnings 1. Failure to comply with safety instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Do not operate the machine unless familiar with all safety instructions, warnings, and signs. 2. Do not operate the machine with the electrical cabinet door open–High Voltage Supply Inside.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Additional Safety Information 1. All motion parameters have been set up by Laguna Tools. If any modifications are required, please have a professional operator perform the changes. 2. Safety Signs should be attached to places that are easy to spot.
21. Never stand on the machine. Serious injury may occur if the machine is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 22. Consult the Owner’s Manual or Laguna Tools for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase the risk of serious injury or damage.
Contact Laguna Tools Customer Service as soon as possible in case of damage. It is advisable to photograph and document any shipping damage. The original packaging is required to return damaged equipment to Laguna Tools.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES: 2.0 Receiving the Machine...
Designed to cut everything from wood to non-ferrous metals, the Smartshop 2 Pro is dependable and built to last. Constructed with an all-steel frame featuring helical rack and pinion, the Smartshop 2 Pro excels at giving the precision you need with a cut quality rivaling any machine on the market.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Components 1. Electrical Cabinet – The electrical cabinet will be located on the side of the machine. 2. Spindle – The tool plate houses a 12 HP HSD Air-Cooled Spindle 5,000-24,000 RPM 3. Gantry – The gantry straddles the table. It is moved along the length of the table by a helical rack and pinion.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Electrical Cabinet and Control Panel 1. Main Disconnect Switch – Turn clockwise to turn on the machine power. Turn counterclockwise to turn off power to the machine. 2. Control Display Screen – The operator’s screen, soft keys, and keypad.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Manual Pulse Generator 1. Axis Select – Turning this knob clockwise and counterclockwise selects the axis to be moved. 2. Speed Select – Turning this knob clockwise and counterclockwise selects the movement speed of the tool gantry and spindle.
2. Select a solid level floor rated to hold the weight of the SmartShop 2 Pro and workpieces under both static and dynamic loads. Laguna Tools recommends concrete flooring. Consult a licensed and experienced professional if in doubt.
Unpacking the Machine NOTE All shipping related claims for loss or damaged goods must be made to Laguna Tools within 24 hours of delivery. Contact Laguna Tools customer service department to make claims for any damaged items/parts.
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Unpacking the SmartShop 2 Pro will require tin snips, a knife, and a wrench. 1. Using the tin snips, cut the banding that is securing the SmartShop 2 Pro to the pallet. 2. Ordered parts will be packed on the machine.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 5.0 Assembly and Setup Once the SmartShop 2 Pro has been properly placed on the floor, the machine is ready for leveling, the placing of the vacuum pump(s), and connections to electricity and air. Electrical Requirements The SmartShop 2 Pro requires permanent, direct power installed by a qualified electrician familiar with industrial best practices.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual CAUTION Laguna Tools does not supply electrical cables. Ensure wires are properly sized according to local codes for the main power and vacuum pump(s). Compressed Air connection The machine is supplied with an air regulator. The input air regulator will need to be adjusted to 101 psi (7 Bar) once the machine has been connected to the air supply (an air pipe is not supplied).
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual CAUTION If conducting repair on the pneumatic system, close the air valve. NOTE Airline poly connection (refer to Figure 5-3) may be removed to install quick disconnect airline fittings. Figure 5–3: Poly Connection and Air Inlet Bowls...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual CAUTION DO NOT place vacuum pumps under the machine. Vacuum pumps run hot and may warp the machine frame or damage the worktable. Fitting the Dust Hose 1. Fit a 6-inch dust hose (not supplied) to the dust collection port located at the top of the machine and secure using a hose clamp.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual The face of the collet and the face of the spindle nut will be close to flush. 3. Thread the collet and nut assembly on the tool cone and thread by hand. 4. Press the bit into the collet. The flute of the router bit should be a minimum of 1/16 inch outside the collet.
The spoil board should not be less than ¾ of an inch thick. The MDF that you purchase will not be perfectly flat. The SmartShop 2 Pro will be cutting to accuracy in the order of a few thousandths of an inch so the spoil board will need to be machined to ensure a flat surface.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES: 5.0 Assembly and Setup...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 6.0 Operation Power On 1. Turn on the circuit breaker knob on the electric cabinet door clockwise to switch on the power. 2. Release the EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) button and switch on the PC. The main interface opens following the auto check.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Homing the Machine 1. To home the machine, click Home. 2. Click Cycle Start. Tool Touch Off (TTO) Setup Procedures 6.4.1 TTO Setup with TTO Switch To automatically measure the tool length using the TTO Switch: 1.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 6.4.2 Manual TTO Setup with the Worktable 1. Switch to the tool number you would like to touch off. 2. Move the spoil board out of the way so a section of the black phenolic vacuum table is visible.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTE The machine “B” parameter setting will not be present unless it is selected NOTE Do not delete the disk C and network on the D disk. External Shift & Spoil Board Setup The purpose of this section is to provide clear instructions on the spoil board thickness setup for the Smartshop 2 Pro.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 2. Click F3 Offset/Settings Figure 6–4: F3 Offset/Settings Screen 3. Click and highlight the Z “External Shift.” Type in the measured thickness . Then, press ENTER. 4. The spoil board thickness is now set. 6.0 Operation...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 6.5.2 Flycutting the Spoil Board 1. When flycutting the spoil board, your Z-Zero position should always be set to “Material Surface” or ”Top Of material”. On ALL other jobs, the Z-Zero position should be set to “Machine Bed”...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Emergency Stop In case of a safety emergency, press the Emergency Stop button and all the machine parts except for the controller will be disconnected from the power supply to ensure individual and machine safety.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 6.9.1 Jog To access the jog screen, press MAIN. Figure 6–5: Jog Screen 1. Rapid – Move the machine rapidly along the different axes X+Y+Z+ X-Y-Z-: In Jog mode, move the machine manually. 2. SP. CW – Spindle Clockwise.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual The operator can jog the machine in the desired direction. 1. Click on the Machine Jog button to enter. 2. Control the movement with axes directional keys -- X+,X-,Y+, Y-, Z+,Z- CAUTION Click on the G0- key or reduce the speed before entering this mode.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 6.11 Auto Mode The operator can process a job under this mode. The machine will automatically run the NC program. 1. Select the program file to process. 2. Set the job origin and tool length offset value, then press then press Auto Mode button. This mode is only available after all axes have been homed.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTE After homing, the mechanical coordinates are all “0”. NOTE The software limit switches of the machine are not enabled until all axes are reset. Do not engage the machine in movement too fast until the axes are reset.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 4. ENTER – When the yellow cursor has been moved to X, press F1 on the panel (Latch Machine cord). Choose Yes and press Enter on the panel. 5. Set Workpiece – choose F5 Set Workpiece.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 7.0 Running a Program Secure project material to the worktable. The SmartShop 2 Pro is ready to load and run a program. Transferring a Program from a Flash Drive 1. Insert a Flash Drive. 2. Click F2 Program.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Running the Program CAUTION Before performing a fly cut program, AutoTool must be turned off or damage to the project material, worktable, or machine may result. 1. Click Auto 2. Click F2 Program. 3. Click F8 File Manager.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES: 7.0 Running a Program...
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 8.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Performing regular maintenance will ensure optimal performance of the machine. Please follow these maintenance procedures. Failure to follow maintenance procedures will void the warranty. Table is based on 30 hours of use a week...
Cleaning the Helical Racks The helical racks on the SmartShop 2 Pro may collect dust and debris which can interfere with the smooth operation of the gantry and spindle. Clean with a plastic brush following the angle of the grooves.
SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Figure 8–1: Allen Screws Replace and tighten Allen screws until snug; do not over-tighten. Lubrication The pneumatic system does not need any type of lubricant. Some types of lubricant can damage the machine and compromise its functionality.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual (R44.9) Spindle unclamp Check spindle tool and unclamp Unclamp Tool Fault failure Alarm signal (R44.10) Spindle clamp Check spindle tool and clamp Clamp tool fault failure Alarm signal 1. Check air pressure and 1. Air pressure failure input signal 2.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 1. check cylinder sensor 1. Brush rise in wrong 2. Verify the airline position connections. 2. The airlines are swapped. (R45.5) Brusher up not in 3. Properly reposition the place Alarm 3. The dust head sensor is dust head sensor.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 1. Spindle stops If tool cone is inserted, verify (R45.15) Clamp tool signal 2. Feed hold that the #2 on the HSD Spindle lost 3. Faulty wiring has 24 volts. 4. No Startup 1. Spindle stops If tool cone is inserted, verify (R45.16) The spindle no tool...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Table no vacuum or positioning Check pump and contactor (R591.0) cylinder not dropped wires are wired correctly (R590.8) After Tool change, Tool length measurement function Auto Tool Open Hint (R590.4) Change tool reset, 1. Press reset during tool Dust hood up/down button not please check No.1 ATC tool...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Check magazine and spindle (R591.1) Magazine has been reset tool NO. is T1 Spindle stopped during tool (R591.4) Check spindle tool number change Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. Verify the airline 1. The airlines are swapped.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Check program syntax Syntax Error Programming error. according to symbol appears on the screen. X, Y, or Z not yet back home The machine is not homed. Home the machine. 1. Check whether the setting...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual (file of backup parameter is PARAM.LKN). 2. Replace the first CF card (please note that the first CF card needs DOS boot system and CNC kernel software). Once this case happens, back Parameter storage access up the machining data of user to The second CF card error.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. For the first and the second reason, change PIO5. 1. PIO5 error Permanent storage data CRC 2. For the third reason, using check failure, re-calibrate 2. Fram CRC error...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) Parameter setting error. Ex: Assume the machine exists XYZ axes, each associated axis group is set as follows: Pr701 = Pr702 = Pr703 =5(XYZ axes belong to the 1 Please check the matching...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. Install the software version that supports the machine model, ex: EZ type uses 1. The hardware doesn’t support 9.242 software version. Or software version set on the open the option, ex: controller, ex: EZ milling setups option1 “EZ2/3/4 upgrade...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. Scan CF card disk. CF card is damaged, so 2. Try setting again or check Use last known data, re- registry.dat and regisrty.mir files whether machining data calibrate before machining are also damaged.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. CF card may be seriously damaged and CF card should be processed soon. 1. Scan CF card. Machine data file fault error, 2. Registry.dat or registry.mir file 2. Check whether the re-calibrate before machining is set to read-only.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. Recommend that low interpolation time interval setting (parameter 3203) is not less than 2000. 2. Reduce the velocity to do the test if max rapid travel federate is too high (Pr462- 1.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1. Do not shut down the controller when alarm occurs. Please check whether the value of No 8, 9, 10 in diagnose function is zero (0). 2. Check whether the mechanical lubrication system is good.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) Servo driver alarm is typically because of external causes. Ex: Follow the steps in driver’s High temperature, connecting wire Servo Driver Alarm application manual to solve error, internal parameters is set alarm.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Remove alarm and let axis First Positive software limit Stroke movement of machine table moves to negative movement exceed exceeds the setting value out of the stroke protection software. Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) Remove alarm and let axis...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 1. Cancel instantly movement of 1. Avoid man-made machine by hand. movement. Cannot back control mode 2. Drive gain is set poorly. 2. Check the driver’s position when move Therefore, when cancelling loop gain and speed loop instantly, motor will be gain setting.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 1. Check the external motion 1. Servo motor doesn’t receive of machine table. control due to external force. 2. Check the setting parameter 2. Parameter of drive – inner loop of drive. gain is too small.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 1. Use MPG mode to move machine table to opposite direction once discovering that machine table stops on 1. Machine table exceeds the switch. protection point. 2. If machine table is not on Positive hardware limit 2.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Grammar of PLC axis program Check grammar of PLC axis Program error in PLC axis error. program. The matching program switches to Contact machinery System memory too low PLC axis. manufacturers. Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) 1.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 2. Motor running causes 2. Start the resonance resonance phenomenon. frequency inhibition ability of driver. 3. Contact machinery manufacturers for help. 1. Motor encoder is interfered. 1. Check whether the 2. 2 encoder loop is interfered.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Not set home position. Do not use C25~to set the home of Absolute encoder to search Absolute coder will not work the machine. home. Absolute position battery The battery of absolute encoder Change the battery.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Check whether logic is clear and Expression too complex Programming error connect. EXIT statement outside loop Check whether EXIT command Programming error statement in program is used correctly. Change MACRO program to Repeat loop too deep Programming error avoid too many loop commands.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Absent ‘END REPEAT’ Check MACRO program to keyword in REPEAT Programming error confirm whether REPEAT loop statement has END_REPEAT. Check MACRO program to Absent ‘DO’ keyword in Programming error confirm whether WHILE loop WHILE statement uses DO correctly.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Check MACRO program. In CASE statement, ‘;’ or ‘,’ is Absent ‘:’ or ‘,’ delimiter in Programming error correct. However, the operator CASE statement should use ‘;’ when finishing CASE command. Please check the machining...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Check machining program to ensure that G65 calls MACRO Macro call too deep Programming error subprogram that has less than twelve (12) layers. Check machining program to ensure that G66 calls MACRO Modal macro call too deep...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Write M99 at the end of Sub program no M99 Programming error subprogram. Dividing that single block into Too many G code Programming error others single block that has less than 10G codes. Too many (I,J,K) triples Programming error Check the machining program.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Please check the machining Macro program error Programming error program. Tool length offset change at Please check the machining Programming error program. Radius compensation cancel Please check the machining Programming error at arc program. Radius compensation startup...
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual 2. Check to confirm whether working plane and round plane are the same. Block end point exceed Check the machining program Program error software limit and correct coordinate position. Check the machining program GOTO label must be integer Program error and input integer to GOTO label.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Please check the program and Tool radius number, D, Programming error use the tool radius number D in should be integer integer. Tool selection number, T, Please check the program and Programming error should be integer use the tool number T in integer.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Change the return sequence M99 return sequence Program error number P of M99 into an number, P, must integer integer. Verify the number of work Workpiece number over Program error pieces in the allowed range of range the controller.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) Do not let chamfer command Corner round and chamfer Program error and fillet command exist in the cmd. conflict same line. Invalid G Code Program error Enter the valid G-Code.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual Reconnect a good Communication link failure communication link. Error Code Potential Issue(s) Resolution(s) Contact with the machinery Loading page size too small manufacturer. Reduce the program size or split File size too large Program error program into two (2) subprograms.
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SmartShop 2 Pro Owner’s Manual NOTES: 8.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Any machines returned to Laguna Tools must be returned with packaging in the same manner in which it was received. A part or blade is being returned must have adequate packaging to ensure it is not damaged during shipping. In...
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Laguna Tools Customer Support Website. The labor required to install replacement parts is the responsibility of the user. Laguna Tools is not responsible for damage or loss caused by a freight company or other circumstances not in our control. All claims for loss or damaged goods must be notified to Laguna Tools within twenty-four (24) hours of delivery.
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