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ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual

ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual (100 pages)

Brand: ShopBot | Category: Control Systems | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
General Safety and Precautions
7
Main Parts of Prsalpha
9
Section 1. Setup and Assembly Overview
11
- Electrical Precautions
  11
- Safety
  11
- Unpacking the Crate
  12
- Terms to Know
  13
- Major Components
  13
Section 2. Table Assembly
15
- Introduction
  15
- Hardware
  16
- Marking the Rails
  17
- Mount Table Levelers to Legs
  18
- Install Table Legs
  18
- Stabilize with Lower Table Supports
  21
- Connect Side Assemblies
  21
- Install Middle Lower Cross Support
  22
- Insert T-Nuts in Bottom Slot
  22
- Mount Table Supports and Gussets to Table Legs
  23
- Mount Table Supports and Cross Supports to Rails
  25
- Install Cross Supports
  25
- Level and Square the Table
  26
- Level the Front Table Side
  26
- Level the Rear Table Side
  27
- Square the Rear Table Side
  28
- Install the Rails
  29
- Adjust the Front Rails
  30
Section 3. Gantry Installation
31
- Introduction
  31
- Hardware
  32
- Install Gantry
  33
- Adjust the Rails
  33
- Fine Tune the Rail Level
  34
- Install the YZ Car
  34
- Test and Adjust Wheel Tension
  35
- Mount the X-Axis Stop Blocks and Proximity Targets
  36
- Adjust the Y-Axis Stop Blocks and Sensor Targets
  37
Section 4. Cable Carrier Installation
39
Section 5. Control Box Installation
51
- Introduction
  51
- Hardware
  52
- Installation
  54
- Alternate Mounting for 12" and 24" Z-Axis Models
  55
- Introduction
  57
- VFD Installation
  57
- Hardware
  58
- Determining the VFD Model
  58
- Voltage Amperage
  58
- Mounting the 10" VFD
  59
- Mounting the 16" VFD
  60
- Spindle Installation
  61
- Hardware
  61
- Lower the Z-Axis Extrusion
  62
- Spindle Mounting Plate
  62
- Attach Spindle
  63
- Replace Stop Screw
  63
- Section 6 Appendix: Table Leg Drawings
  64
- 6" Table Leg
  64
- 12" Table Leg
  65
Section 7. Mounting X- and Y-Axis Motors
67
- Introduction
  67
- Hardware
  68
- Motors
  68
- Mount Pinions to Motors
  68
- Identify Motors
  69
- Check Alignment of Pinions with Rack
  69
- Check Pinion/Rack Alignment
  69
- Adjust Pinions (if Required)
  69
- Mounting Locations
  70
- Position Motors on Tool
  70
Section 8. Wire and Cable Routing
71
- Hardware
  71
- Cable Routing Strategy
  71
  - Spindle Power Cable
    71
  - Motors and Signal Cables
    71
- Spindle Fan Cable Installation
  72
- Proximity Switch Installation
  72
- Y Proximity Switch
  72
- Z Zero Plate Assembly
  73
- Route Wiring
  74
- Mount Auxiliary Emergency Stop Switch
  74
- Route Wiring (Cont'D)
  75
- Proximity Switch
  75
- Route Wiring (Cont'D)
  76
- Pneumatic Air Hoses
  76
- Route Spindle Cable
  77
- Cable Checklist
  77
  - Y Cable Carrier
    77
  - Through Center of Gantry Beam
    77
  - Cable Carrier
    77
- Introduction
  79
Section 10. Software Installation
81
- Introduction
  81
- Hardware
  81
- Computer Recommendations
  82
- Computer Configuration
  82
- Install Shopbot 3 Control Software and Vcarve Pro Software
  82
- Software Overview
  82
- Engage Pinions with Rack
  83
- Connect Shopbot to Computer
  83
  - USB Communication Cable
    83
- Load the Settings File
  83
- Install Control Box Firmware
  84
- Shopbot Control Software Familiarization
  86
  - Easy and Full Modes
    86
  - Full Display Overview
    86
  - Shopbot Command Format
    87
- Movement Testing
  87
- Proximity Switch
  87
- Set Stop Block Positions
  88
- Check Y-Axis Proximity Switches
  88
- Mount Z Zero Plate Assembly
  88
- Secure Cables
  89
Section 11. Secure Table and Spoil Board
91
- Introduction
  91
- Hardware
  91
- Base Layer
  91
- Spoilboard
  92
Section 12. Setup and Fine Tuning
93
- Check Inputs and Outputs
  93
- Machine Orientation
  94
- Optional Axes
  94
- Setting up RPM Control
  95
- System Check
  96
  - Check Movement
    96
  - Check Stops and Targets
    96
  - Check Limit Switches
    96
  - Check Movement Distance
    97
  - Test X-Axis Distance
    97
  - Test Y-Axis Distance
    97
  - Test Z Zero Function
    97
  - Proximity Switch Targets
    97
- Shopbot Setup
  98
  - Z Zero Plate
    98
  - XY Zeroing Point
    98
- Fine Tune Setup
  99
  - Square the Spindle
    99
  - Secure Mounting Screws
    99
  - Test Movement Distance
    99
- Install Push Bars
  100
- Install Dust Foot
  100
- Install End Caps
  100
Resources
100

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ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual

ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual (91 pages)

For all PRS tools shipped after 6/15/2017

Brand: ShopBot | Category: Industrial Equipment | Size: 18 MB

Table of Contents

Contents

1
PRS Gantry Assembly Guide

1
Quick-Start Guide

1
Maintenance Information

1
Wiring Diagram Located on Inside Door of Control Box

1
Table of Contents

3
Introduction

9
Section 1. Setup and Assembly Overview

13
- Electrical Precautions
  13
- Other Electrical Precautions
  13
- Safety
  13
- Unpacking the Crate
  14
- Major Components
  15
Section 2. Table Assembly

17
- Introduction
  17
- Hardware
  18
- Tools Required
  19
- Marking the Table Sides
  19
- Mount Table Levelers to Legs
  20
- Install Table Legs
  20
- Stabilize with Lower Table Supports
  22
- Connect Side Assemblies
  23
- Install Middle Lower Table Support
  23
- Insert T-Nuts in Bottom Slot
  24
  - Mount Table Supports and Gussets to Table Legs
    24
  - Secure Table Supports and Cross Supports to Table Sides
    26
  - Install Cross Supports
    26
  - Square the Table
    27
  - Leveling the Table
    28
  - Install Rails
    29
  - Adjust Front Rail
    29
Section 3. Gantry Installation

31
- Introduction
  31
- Tools Required
  32
- Install Gantry
  32
  - Adjust the Rails
    33
  - Mount the X-Axis Stop Blocks and Proximity Targets
    33
Section 4. Cable Carrier Installation

35
Section 5. Control Box Installation

43
- Introduction
  43
- Installation
  44
Section 6. VFD and Spindle Installation/Router Installation

45
- Introduction
  45
- VFD Installation
  45
  - Hardware
    46
  - Determining the VFD Model
    46
  - Voltage Amperage (Determines Size)
    46
  - Mounting the VFD
    47
- Spindle Installation
  48
  - Hardware
    48
  - Attach Spindle
    48
- Router Installation
  49
Section 7. Mounting X-Axis Motors

51
- Introduction
  51
- Hardware
  52
- Motors
  52
- Mount Pinions to Motors
  52
- Identify Motors
  52
- Check Alignment of Pinions with Rack
  53
- Adjust Pinions (if Required)
  53
- Mounting Locations
  54
- Position Motors on Tool
  54
- Engage Pinions with Rack
  55
Section 8. Wire and Cable Routing

57
- Hardware
  57
- Motor, Proximity Switch, and Stop Button Cables
  57
- Spindle Cable
  58
- Spindle Logic Cable
  58
- Finishing
  59
- Spindle Fan Cable Installation
  59
- Proximity Switch Installation
  59
- Proximity Switch
  59
- Pneumatic Air Hoses
  60
- Mount Z Zero Plate Assembly
  61
- Secure Cables
  61
Section 9. Control Box Wiring for Standard Tools

63
Section 10. Software Installation

73
- Introduction
  73
- Hardware
  73
- Computer Recommendations
  74
- Computer Configuration
  74
- Install Shopbot 3 Control Software and Vcarve Pro Software
  74
- Software Overview
  74
- Connect Shopbot to Computer
  75
  - USB Communication Cable
    75
  - Load the Settings File
    75
  - Install Control Box Firmware
    76
- Shopbot Control Software Familiarization
  77
  - Easy and Full Modes
    77
  - Full Display Overview
    78
  - Shopbot Command Format
    78
  - Movement Testing
    79
Section 11. Secure Table and Spoil Board

81
- Introduction
  81
- Hardware
  81
- Base Layer
  81
- Spoilboard
  82
Section 12. Setup and Fine Tuning

83
- Check Inputs and Outputs
  83
- Machine Orientation
  84
  - Optional Axes
    84
- Setting up RPM Control
  85
- System Check
  86
  - Check Movement
    86
  - Check Stops and Targets
    86
  - Check Limit Switches
    86
  - Check Movement Distance
    87
  - Test X-Axis Distance
    87
  - Test Y-Axis Distance
    87
  - Test Z Zero Function
    87
  - Proximity Switch Targets
    87
- Shopbot Setup
  88
  - Z Zero Plate
    88
  - XY Zeroing Point
    88
- Fine Tune Setup
  89
  - Square the Spindle
    89
  - Secure Mounting Screws
    89
  - Test Movement Distance
    89
  - Install Push Bars
    90
  - Install Dust Foot
    90
  - Install End Caps
    90
Section 13. Resources

91

ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual

ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual (93 pages)

PRS series

Brand: ShopBot | Category: Control Systems | Size: 5 MB

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ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual

ShopBot PRSalpha Assembly Manual (74 pages)

Brand: ShopBot | Category: Tools | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
General Safety and Precautions
5
Main Parts of Prsalpha
7
Section 1. Setup and Assembly Overview
10
Electrical Precautions
10
Other Electrical Precautions
10
Safety
10
Unpacking the Crate
11
Major Components
12
Section 2. Table Assembly
14
Introduction
14
Tools Required
16
Mount Table Levelers to Legs
17
Install Table Legs
17
Stabilize with Lower Table Supports
19
Connect Side Assemblies
20
Install Middle Lower Table Support
20
Insert T-Nuts in Bottom Slot
21
Mount Table Supports and Gussets to Table Legs
21
Secure Table Supports and Cross Supports to Table Sides
23
Install Cross Supports
23
Square the Table Sides
24
Install Rails
26
Adjust Front Rail
26
Section 3. Gantry Installation
27
Introduction
27
Install Gantry
28
Adjust the Rails
29
Mount the X-Axis Stop Blocks and Proximity Targets
29
Section 4. Cable Carrier Installation
31
Introduction
31
Hardware
32
X-Axis Cable Carrier
33
Install Trough Brackets for Shopbots with 6" Z's
33
Install the X-Axis Trough: 6" Z-Axis
34
Machines with 12" and 24" Z-Axis
34
Cable Carrier to Upper X Bracket
35
Cable Carrier to Lower X Bracket
35
Test Cable Carrier Mobility on both Axes
35
X-Axis Cable Carrier Configurations
36
Section 5. Control Box Installation
38
Introduction
38
Hardware
39
Installation
41
Alternate Mounting for 12" and 24" Z-Axis Models
42
Section 6. VFD Installation and Spindle
43
Introduction
43
VFD Installation
43
Hardware
44
Determining the VFD Model
44
Voltage Amperage
44
Mounting the 10" VFD
45
Spindle Installation
46
Hardware
46
Attach Spindle
46
Section 7. Mounting X-Axis Motors
47
Introduction
47
Hardware
48
Motors
48
Mount Pinions to Motors
48
Identify Motors
49
Check Alignment of Pinions with Rack
49
Adjust Pinions (if Required)
49
Mounting Locations
50
Position Motors on Tool
50
Section 8. Wire and Cable Routing
52
Hardware
52
Spindle Power Cable
53
Spindle Fan Cable Installation
54
Proximity Switch Installation
54
Proximity Switch
54
Pneumatic Air Hoses
55

ShopBot PRSalpha Quick Start Manual

ShopBot PRSalpha Quick Start Manual (26 pages)

Brand: ShopBot | Category: Control Systems | Size: 3 MB

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