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Issued: August 13, 2007 2007 Preco, Inc. All rights reserved. Project: AcuNav II
AcuNav IILaser Control Software
Users GuideSoftware Version: 3.6By Preco, Inc.
AcuNav IIAcuNav II Laser Control Software Users Guide
Project: AcuNav II 2007 Preco, Inc. All rights reserved. Issued: August 13, 2007
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CopyrightThe contents of this manual are the property of Preco, Inc., Somerset, Wisconsin. Any reproduction of this information without the express written permission of Preco, Inc. is prohibited.
Non DisclosureThe contents of this manual and all referred or associated documents marked Preco, Inc. confidential, are provided to the original purchaser of the system for internal use only. Any disclosure of documents marked Preco, Inc. confidential to outside parties without the express written permission of Preco, Inc. is strictly prohibited. Any and all illustrations, drawings, schematic diagrams, and other related materials in this document are only representative of the objects being depicted. They are not always exact representations of the actual objects (e.g., components, circuits, parts, etc.).
PolicyThis manual is based upon the data available at the time of publication. While sincere effort has been made to make the manual accurate, the information contained herein does not claim to cover all the details or variations in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency concerning installation, operation, maintenance, repair or replacement. The Preco, Inc. policy is one of continuous improvement. Therefore, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Preco, Inc. Preco, Inc. also assumes no obligation to notify manual holders of subsequent revisions.
NoticeEvery attempt has been made to ensure that all information in this manual is accurate. The information included in this document is subject to change without notice. This material is furnished as is and Preco, Inc. makes no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Preco, Inc. shall not be held responsible for errors contained herein or any omissions from this material or for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential, in connection with the furnishing, distribution, performance or use of this material. Preco, Inc. reserves the right to revise this information at any time without prior notice.This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated or incorporated in any other material, graphic, electronic, mechanical or otherwise, or given out to any third party, without the prior written consent of Preco, Inc. Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................1 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................1 GUIDE COMMENTS...........................................................................1 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE.................................................................2 HOW THIS GUIDE IS ORGANIZED.......................................................2 HOW TO USE THE ON-LINE USER DOCUMENTATION ..........................3 NOTATIONS AND CONVENTIONS........................................................3
STANDARD CONVENTIONS..........................................................3 MOUSE CONVENTIONS ...............................................................4 HOT KEYS .................................................................................5
SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION...............................................................7 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................7 APPLICATION ...................................................................................7 OPERATING SYSTEM........................................................................7 DISTRIBUTION..................................................................................7 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................7
SOFTWARE ................................................................................8 HARDWARE................................................................................8
OPERATING INTERFACE..................................................................9 OVERVIEW.......................................................................................9 MENU TOOL BAR ...........................................................................11
FILE MENU...............................................................................11 FILE MENU OPTIONS ..........................................................11 FILE MENU WINDOWS ........................................................12
NEW FILE WINDOW ......................................................12 OPEN FILE WINDOW.....................................................13 LOAD CNC WINDOW....................................................13 SAVE AS WINDOW........................................................14
EDIT MENU ..............................................................................15 EDIT MENU ..............................................................................15
EDIT MENU OPTIONS..........................................................15 EDIT MENU WINDOWS........................................................18
SEARCH WINDOW ........................................................18 SEARCH AND REPLACE WINDOW ..................................18
DISPLAY MENU ........................................................................19 DISPLAY MENU OPTIONS....................................................19 DISPLAY MENU WINDOWS ..................................................21
EDIT FONT WINDOW.....................................................21 CNC FONT WINDOW....................................................22
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PARAMETERS MENU ................................................................ 23 PARAMETERS MENU OPTIONS............................................ 23 PARAMETERS MENU WINDOWS .......................................... 24
AUTO-FOCUS SETUP PARAMETERS WINDOW................ 24 AXIS DEFINITIONS PARAMETERS WINDOW .................... 25 HOMING PARAMETERS WINDOW................................... 26 FEEDRATE SETTINGS PARAMETERS WINDOW ............... 27 ACCELERATION PARAMETERS WINDOW ........................ 29 SOFTWARE LIMITS PARAMETERS WINDOW.................... 31 TOLERANCES PARAMETERS WINDOW ........................... 32
CHANGING A PARAMETER .................................................. 33 P-VARIABLES PARAMETERS WINDOW ........................... 34
SETTINGS MENU...................................................................... 35 SETTINGS MENU OPTIONS ................................................. 35 SETTINGS MENU WINDOWS................................................ 37
AUTO-FOCUS HEIGHT WINDOW .................................... 37 CUTTER COMPENSATION WINDOW ............................... 38 PART COUNT/RUNTIME MAINTENANCE WINDOW ........... 39 REFERENCE POSITIONS WINDOW ................................. 40 WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM WINDOW ................ 41
UTILITIES MENU....................................................................... 42 UTILITIES MENU OPTIONS .................................................. 42 UTILITIES MENU WINDOWS................................................. 44
STEP AND REPEAT SELECTION WINDOW....................... 44 OPERATOR MESSAGE WINDOW .................................... 45 SERIALIZATION WINDOW .............................................. 46
LASER MENU ........................................................................... 50 LASER MENU OPTIONS....................................................... 50 LASER MENU WINDOWS..................................................... 50
LASER SETTING SELECTION ......................................... 50 RAMP POINTS WINDOW................................................ 54
DIEBOARD WINDOW................................................................. 57 AUTOMATIC POWER CALIBRATION WINDOW.................. 58
DIAG MENU ............................................................................. 59 DIAG MENU OPTIONS......................................................... 59 DIAG MENU WINDOWS ....................................................... 60
AUXILIARY INPUTS WINDOW ......................................... 60 AUXILIARY OUTPUTS WINDOW...................................... 61 AXIS I/O WINDOW ........................................................ 62 STANDARD I/O ............................................................. 63 FOLLOWING ERROR WINDOW ....................................... 64 ROTARY BUFFERS STATUS WINDOW ............................ 64 MPLC ACTIVE AXES WINDOW...................................... 65
LOGGER MENU ........................................................................ 66 LOGGER MENU OPTIONS.................................................... 66 LOGGER MENU WINDOWS.................................................. 67
ALARM COUNT LOG WINDOW ....................................... 67 LOGGED ALARMS WINDOW........................................... 68
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ALARM LOG OPTIONS WINDOW.....................................69 DEFAULT ACUNAV II ALARMS .......................................69
TOOLS MENU...........................................................................70 TOOLS MENU OPTIONS ......................................................70
VISION MENU...........................................................................71 VISION MENU OPTIONS ......................................................71 VISION MENU WINDOWS.....................................................72
VISION CUT ADJUSTMENT WINDOW ..............................72 COORDINATE CALIBRATE WINDOW ...............................73 PART OFFSETS WINDOW..............................................74
MACHINE CONTROL MENU .......................................................75 MACHINE CONTROL MENU OPTIONS...................................75
WINDOW MENU.......................................................................77 HELP MENU .............................................................................78
PROCESSING STATUS DISPLAY AND QUICK KEY CONTROLS ............79 PROCESSING STATUS DISPLAY.................................................79 QUICK KEY CONTROL AND STATUS BUTTONS ...........................80 QUICK KEY CONTROL WINDOWS ..............................................81
SERVICE QUICK KEY WINDOW............................................81 JOB STATUS QUICK KEY WINDOW ......................................83 JOB LOAD QUICK KEY WINDOW..........................................86 CNC PROGRAM SELECTION QUICK KEY WINDOW...............89 DIEBOARD QUICK KEY WINDOW .........................................90 CHECK QUICK KEY WINDOW ..............................................93 ALARMS QUICK KEY WINDOW.............................................94 POSITIONS QUICK KEY WINDOW.........................................95
CNC I\O CONTROL........................................................................97 MACHINE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................98
PROGRAM CYCLE CONTROL.....................................................98 ABORT - F12......................................................................98 START - F2 ........................................................................98 HOLD - F3 .........................................................................99 RESET - F4........................................................................99 OPT STOP - F5 ..................................................................99 BLK DELETE - F6 ...............................................................99 DRY RUN - F7....................................................................99 SINGLE BLK (BLOCK) - F8 ................................................100
OPERATOR CONTROL MODES - F9 .........................................100 AUTO MODE ....................................................................100 JOG MODE.......................................................................101
HANDWHEEL OPERATION ...........................................102 MANUAL DATA INPUT (MDI) MODE ...................................104 HOME ..............................................................................105 PROGRAM MODE .............................................................105 TEACH MODE...................................................................105 RETRACE MODE..............................................................105
FEEDRATE OVERRIDE CONTROL - F11 ...................................106 RAPID..............................................................................106
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CUTTING.......................................................................... 106 SPEED AND HEIGHT ................................................... 106
OPERATING PROCEDURES ......................................................... 106 HOW TO HOME YOUR WORKSTATION............................................ 106 OPERATING PROCEDURES IN MDI MODE...................................... 108 CREATING A NEW FILE................................................................. 109 OPENING A RECENTLY CLOSED FILE ............................................ 110 OPENING AN EXISTING FILE .......................................................... 111 SAVING AN EXISTING FILE ............................................................ 112 SAVING A NEW, UNNAMED FILE.................................................... 113 SAVING A COPY OF THE ACTIVE DOCUMENT ................................. 114 EXITING THE ACUNAV II PROGRAM............................................... 115 ENTERING NEW SETTINGS FOR THE AUTO-FOCUS HEIGHT TABLE ......................................................................................... 116 ENTERING NEW SETTINGS FOR THE CUTTER COMPENSATION TABLE ......................................................................................... 117 ENTERING NEW SETTINGS FOR THE STEP AND REPEAT SELECTION TABLE ....................................................................... 118 CREATING A NEW STEP AND REPEAT HEADER/FOOTER FILE......... 120 SELECTING A STEP AND REPEAT CYCLE....................................... 121 ENTERING AN OPERATOR MESSAGE............................................. 122 SETTING UP FOR A DIEBOARD APPLICATION ................................. 123 SETTING UP A NEW MATERIAL...................................................... 130
PROGRAMMING REFERENCE ..................................................... 133 OVERVIEW................................................................................... 133 TABLE MOTION ............................................................................ 134
AXES MOVEMENT SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 134 AXIS POSITION SPECIFICATIONS........................................ 135 FEED SPECIFICATION........................................................ 135
AXES MOVEMENT CONSIDERATIONS....................................... 136 COORDINATE SYSTEMS................................................................ 137
MACHINE COORDINATES ........................................................ 137 PROGRAM COORDINATES....................................................... 138
ABSOLUTE COORDINATE VALUES ..................................... 139 INCREMENTAL COORDINATE VALUES ................................ 139
REFERENCE POINT ................................................................ 139 CONDITIONAL BRANCHING IN CNC CODING.................................. 140 PREPARATORY WORD DATA BLOCKS (G-CODES) ........................ 143
G00 RAPID TRAVERSE POSITIONING ...................................... 145 G01 LINEAR INTERPOLATION.................................................. 145 G02/G03 CIRCULAR INTERPOLATION CW/CCW..................... 146 G04 DWELL/TIME DELAY ....................................................... 147 G07.1A CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION MODE (REQUIRES MPLC) ................................................................ 148 G09 EXACT STOP.................................................................. 148
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G17/G18/G19 (XY/ZX/YZ) PLANE SELECTION ......................148 G20/G21 INCH/METRIC SELECT.............................................149 G28 RAPID RETURN TO REFERENCE POINT............................149 G29 AUTO RETURN FROM REFERENCE POSITION ...................149 G30 RAPID RETURN TO SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH REFERENCE POSITION ...........................................................149 G40/G41/G42 CUTTER COMPENSATION ................................150
TREATMENT OF INSIDE CORNERS .....................................152 TREATMENT OF OUTSIDE CORNERS..................................152
OFFSET START-UP DIAGRAMS ....................................153 OFFSET MODE DIAGRAMS...........................................155 CHANGE OF OFFSET DIRECTION DIAGRAMS ................159 OFFSET CANCEL DIAGRAMS........................................161 OVERCUTTING BY CUTTER COMPENSATION DIAGRAMS .................................................................163
G50/51 PROGRAMMABLE SCALING.........................................165 G50.1/G51.1 PROGRAMMABLE MIRRORING ...........................166 G53 MACHINE COORDINATE SELECTION ................................167 G54-59 WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM 1-6 SELECTION ...168 G61 EXACT STOP MODE........................................................169 G62 CUTTING MODE BASED ON ANGLE ..................................169 G64 CONTINUOUS VELOCITY MODE .......................................170 G68/G69 COORDINATE SYSTEM ROTATION............................170 G90/G91 ABSOLUTE/INCREMENTAL MODE .............................171 G92 WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM SET ..................................171 G94.1Q PROGRAMMABLE ACCELERATION MODE....................172 G94.2 FEEDRATE AXES SELECTION .......................................172 G110Q PERFORATE CUT LENGTH (REQUIRES MPLC)............172 G111Q PERFORATE TIE LENGTH (REQUIRES MPLC) .............172 G112 ACTIVE AXES (REQUIRES MPLC) .................................173
MISCELLANEOUS WORD DATA BLOCKS (M CODES) ..................174 M00 - PROGRAM STOP ..........................................................176 M01 - OPTIONAL STOP ..........................................................176 M02 - END OF PROGRAM .......................................................176 M10 - OPTIONAL PART COUNT INCREMENT ............................176 M11 TO M19 REMOTE BCD PARAMETER CONTROLS..........177
M11 PERCENT POWER .................................................177 M12 - KEYING FREQUENCY..............................................177 M13 - POWER CYCLES ....................................................177 M14 AVAILABLE PARAMETER ........................................177 M15 MULTI-PULSE COUNT ............................................177 M16 SET PULSE RATE ..................................................177 M17 SET SECTOR HEIGHT ............................................178 M18 SETS SECTOR WIDTH............................................178 M19 SETS PULSE SHAPE ..............................................178
M30 - END OF PROGRAM.......................................................178 M40 RESET LCC-PPG OR MPLC ENCODER REGISTERS WITH SINGLE PULSE, VARIABLE DURATION .............................178
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M41 - RESET LCC-PPG OR MPLC ENCODER REGISTERS ..... 178 M42- PERF MODE CANCEL (MPLC ONLY) ............................. 179 M42.1 - ENABLES PERF MODE (CUT-TIE) (MPLC ONLY)........ 179 M42.2QXXX - ENABLES DUAL POWER LEVEL PERFORATION MODE (CUT-TIE) (MPLC ONLY) ............................................ 179 M45(XXX) MANUAL MPLC CODES ......................................... 179 M56 WEB HANDLER CODES................................................... 179 M57 WEB HANDLER CODES................................................... 180 M60/M61 TO AUTO FOCUS DOWN/UP.................................... 180 M62/M63 FIRST AUTO FOCUS DOWN/UP FOR DUAL AUTO FOCUS SYSTEMS.......................................................... 180 M64/M65 SECOND AUTO FOCUS DOWN/UP FOR DUAL AUTO FOCUS SYSTEMS ................................................ 180 M66/M67 POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF...................................... 180 M68/M69 TABLE VACUUM OPEN/CLOSE ............................. 180 M70/M71 HIGH / LOW ASSIST GAS PRESSURE.................... 180 M72/M73 SHIELD GAS ON/OFF .......................................... 181 M74/M75 - ASSIST GAS 1 ON/OFF ........................................ 181 M76/M77 - ASSIST GAS 2 ON/OFF ........................................ 181 M78/M79 AIR KNIFE/LENS AIR/ASSIST GAS 3 ON/OFF ........ 181 M80 - SINGLE PULSE, 10 MSEC. (.0100 SEC.) DURATION........ 181 M81 - SINGLE PULSE, VARIABLE PULSE DURATION .................. 182 M82 - M87 MISCELLANEOUS OUTPUTS ON/OFF - PULSING CARD ...................................................................... 183
M82/M83 PRC LASER OPTION..................................... 183 M84/M85 PRC LASER OPTION..................................... 183 M86/M87 PRC LASER OPTION, EAGLE LASER OPTION ........................................................................... 183
M88/M89 - SHUTTER OPEN/CLOSED ..................................... 183 M90/M91 - INCREMENTAL PULSING - LASER ON/LASER OFF ..184 M92/M93 - REPETITIVE PULSING ON, OFF ............................. 186 M94/95 - CONTINUOUS WAVE LASER ON/LASER OFF............. 189 M96 - LASER ON ................................................................... 189 M96.1 LASER ON (ON-THE-FLY) ........................................ 189 M97 - LASER OFF.................................................................. 190 M97.1 LASER OFF (ON-THE-FLY)........................................ 190 M98 - SUBROUTINE ............................................................... 190 M99 - END SUBROUTINE........................................................ 190
SETTING VARIABLES .................................................................... 191 MATERIAL SELECTION CODE (P-CODES) ................................ 191 PULSE SPACING (S-CODES)................................................... 192 PULSE DURATION COMMANDS (T50S) .................................... 194 REP OFF-TIME COMMANDS (T60S)......................................... 196
MPLC LASER PROCESSING MODES............................................. 199 CONTINUOUS WAVE (CW) (MPLC) ........................................ 199 STANDARD INCREMENTAL PULSE (MPLC) .............................. 200 POWER (PROPORTIONAL TO) VELOCITY (MPLC) .................... 201 DUTY CYCLE (PROPORTIONAL TO) VELOCITY (MPLC) ............ 202
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ANALOG POWER RAMP ON POSITION (MPLC).........................203 DUTY CYCLE RAMP ON POSITION (MPLC) ..............................204 REPETITIVE PULSING (MPLC) ................................................205 ANALOG POWER RAMP ON TIME (MPLC)................................206 DUTY CYCLE RAMP ON TIME (MPLC) .....................................207 SINGLE PULSE (MPLC)..........................................................208 DIEBOARD INCREMENTAL (MPLC) ..........................................209
LCC-PPG LASER PROCESSING MODES .......................................210 CONTINUOUS WAVE (CW) (LCC-PPG) ..................................210 STANDARD INCREMENTAL PULSE (LCC-PPG)........................211 REPETITIVE PULSING (LCC-PPG) ..........................................212 SINGLE PULSE VARIABLE (LCC-PPG) ....................................213 DIEBOARD INCREMENTAL (LCC-PPG) ....................................214
APPENDIX A: SAMPLE PROGRAMS...........................................215 OVERVIEW...................................................................................215
SQUARE PROGRAM IN ABSOLUTE MODE .................................215 SQUARE PROGRAM IN INCREMENTAL MODE............................216 LARGE PROGRAM ..................................................................217 SMALL PROGRAM...................................................................219
APPENDIX B. ACUNAV II WITH MANUAL VISION ROTARY / TRANSLATION OFFSET................................................................221
MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL FUNCTIONS .......................................221 G-CODES ..............................................................................221 M-CODES ..............................................................................221
RULES FOR RUNNING THE MANUAL VISION ROTARY / TRANSLATION OFFSET PROGRAM.................................................222 MANUAL VISION ROTARY / TRANSLATION OFFSET SAMPLE PROGRAM ...................................................................................223
APPENDIX C. ACUNAV II ALARM MESSAGES ...........................225 SYSTEM ALARMS ...................................................................226 MOTOR ALARMS ....................................................................228 PLC FATAL ALARMS ..............................................................233 PLC STOP ALARMS ...............................................................236 PLC WARNING ALARMS .........................................................243 PLC MESSAGES ....................................................................244
APPENDIX D. PROCAM.................................................................245
INDEX..............................................................................................253
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Introduction 1
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This guide was designed to provide operating and programming information for the AcuNav II Laser Control Software designed by Preco Laser Systems.
The ACUNAV II LASER CONTROL SOFTWARE USER GUIDE assumes the reader is familiar with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.
GUIDE COMMENTS At Preco Laser Systems, our policy is one of continuous improvement. We appreciate your comments regarding the information in this manual.
After reading this manual, if there is any information you feel to be incorrect, missing or difficult to understand, please contact us using one of the following methods:
Preco Laser Systems, LLC Service Department
500 Laser Drive Somerset, Wisconsin 54025
Voice: 715-247-3285
Facsimile: 715-247-5650
Sales: 1-800-77.LASER
Service: 1-800-799-2583
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.precolaser.com
Please be as specific as possible when you submit a correction or suggestion. Information such as manual title, revision date, section titles, page numbers and figure numbers make it easier for us to reference the material when reading your comments.
Preco Laser Systems makes the final decision as to what information, if any, is incorporated into a manual.
Preco Laser Systems appreciates the time you take to offer comments and considers all comments received.
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide contains detailed information about using the AcuNav II program for Windows. Read this guide in its entirety before using the system. Information given in a previous section may be needed to understand or complete a step in a subsequent section.
HOW THIS GUIDE IS ORGANIZED The ACUNAV II LASER WORKSTATION CONTROL FOR WINDOWS USER GUIDE is designed to provide information on how to use and program AcuNav II Laser Control Software. This guide is organized as follows:
INTRODUCTION -- This section provides a description of how this guide is designed, conventions used in the guide, reference information and so on.
SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION -- This section provides an overview of the AcuNav II Laser Control Software and its components.
OPERATING INTERFACE -- This section provides a description of the AcuNav II Laser Control Software operating interface. It describes the AcuNav II main screen regions and operator functions.
OPERATING PROCEDURES This section provides AcuNav II Laser Control Software procedures.
PROGRAMMING REFERENCE -- This section provides programming reference information for AcuNav II Laser Control Software programming functions.
APPENDIX A This appendix contains sample programs. APPENDIX B This appendix describes the manual vision translation
offset program.
APPENDIX C This appendix contains AcuNav II alarm messages with brief descriptions.
APPENDIX D This appendix contains a step-by-step flowchart on how to use the ProCAM software program.
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HOW TO USE THE ON-LINE USER DOCUMENTATION You can view the AcuNav help contents window by choosing Contents from the Help menu. From the contents window, you can jump to more specific information.
NOTATIONS AND CONVENTIONS Different types of conventions are used throughout this guide. It is important to understand these conventions. For example, all references to buttons, switches or indicators on the system are indicated in the text in Bold Initial Capital letters.
Example: The Coolant interlock light illuminates if....
STANDARD CONVENTIONS The following table lists the standards conventions used in this guide.
Convention Information
Bold Type Text we ask you to type-in appears in bold.
Bold Initial Capital letters All reference to buttons, switches or indicators on the system.
Initial Capital letters All reference to the titles of screens and fields.
Italic Small Initial Capital letters
All reference to the titles of sections and manuals.
italic lower case letters Indicates a sample name or file name, for example, test.cfg.
Menu > Path The Greater-than sign (>) is used to give the path for a drop down menu option, for example, File > Save As.
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MOUSE CONVENTIONS The left mouse button is the one to use most of the time (unless you have the mouse configured differently).
Point means to position the mouse pointer so the tip of the pointer rests on whatever you want to point at on the screen.
Click means to press and then immediately release the mouse button without moving the mouse.
Double-click means to press and immediately release the mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
Drag means to select and hold down the mouse button while moving the pointer across the screen.
Select means to highlight a word, line or paragraph by placing the pointer on the desired item and double-clicking or dragging.
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HOT KEYS AcuNav II Laser Control Software uses Edit commands Hot Keys for short-cuts. They are activated by using the Ctrl or Shift key plus the corresponding function short-cut key from the keyboard. The following table lists some of the more useful Hot key commands.
Hot Key Function
CTRL + A Selects all.
Ctrl + C Same as the Copy command. Copies selected text to the clipboard.
Ctrl + E Sends the cursor to the bottom of the program.
Ctrl + H Sends the cursor to the top of the program.
Ctrl + L Sends cursor to the line number in the program that you specify in the dialog box.
Ctrl + N Same as the Search Next command. Searches for the next occurrence of the search criteria.
Ctrl + S Same as the Save command. Saves the current open file.
Ctrl + V
Shift + Insert
Same as the Paste command. Pastes selected text from the clipboard.
Within the CNC/Background edit screen, Shift + Insert pastes selected text from the clipboard, same as the Edit menu Paste command.
Ctrl + X Same as the Cut command. Removes selected text.
Ctrl + Z Same as the Undo command. Reverses the last action.
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SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW This section provides an overview of the AcuNav II Laser Control Software designed and developed at Preco Laser Systems.
For information regarding the operating interface or programming, refer to the OPERATING INTERFACE and PROGRAMMING REFERENCE sections in this guide.
AcuNav II Laser Control Software provides a method to control speeds and laser power and utilize features unique to laser based workstations.
AcuNav II Laser Control Software includes the following main features:
Designed to be compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.
Provides an Operator Interface to set laser control parameters. Networkable Uses standard industrial G-code programming. Allows background editing while another program is running. Allows part serialization. Provides configurable Operator Interface menus. Provides alarm tracking logs.
APPLICATION AcuNav II Laser Control Software is specifically designed for the use in Preco manufactured, laser-based workstations.
OPERATING SYSTEM AcuNav II Laser Control Software is designed to be utilized on Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.
DISTRIBUTION AcuNav II Laser Control Software is distributed on a CD-Rom using an install program and a custom disk containing machine specific parameters.
SPECIFICATIONS AcuNav II Laser Control Software includes the following Software and Hardware specifications:
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SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP operating systems On-screen operator panel EIA-274 G-Code programming Remote modem diagnostics Laser processing database Step and Repeat database Programmable scaling, mirroring, coordinate rotation Subroutines Background editing Compensations: cutter, optional stored pitch error Interpolations: helical, linear, circular Inch/metric switchable Six workpiece coordinate system Velocity and acceleration feed forwards Part counter Cycle time display Standard text editor.
HARDWARE Personal computer:
Keyboard and mouse pointer device 17 inch color LCD panel 2000 Hz servo loop update rates Up to 2064 inputs and outputs 500 blocks per second processing rate Linear and rotary motor capability
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OPERATING INTERFACE OVERVIEW The AcuNavII Laser Control Software for Windows is specifically designed for use in Preco manufactured, laser-based workstations. This section describes,
AcuNav II Screen Layout Functions and features
When the system starts, the initial screen displayed is main operator control interface. This is the starting point for both system operation and configuration. The AcuNav II Laser Control Software screen is divided into five regions, as shown in the figure on the following page.
Menu tool Bar Processing Status Display and Quick Key Controls Computer Numeric Control (CNC) I/O Controls Window Display Section Machine Control Panel
For more programming information, refer to the PROGRAMMING REFERENCE section of this guide.
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Figure 1. Sample AcuNav II Main Screen
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MENU TOOL BAR The Menu Tool Bar topics are displayed in a drop-down menu when you click on an option. Move your mouse pointer to select (highlight) an option. The menu topics are discussed in the following sections.
FILE MENU The File menu lists options for opening, closing and saving files. This menu also displays a list of the most recently opened documents.
FILE MENU OPTIONS The File menu options are described as follows. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description New Used to create a new program. Displays the Load
dialog window.
Open Used to open existing files. Displays the Load Editor Selection dialog window.
Load CNC Used to load an existing program into the CNC. displays the Load CNC Selection dialog window.
Close Closes your current edit window but does not close the AcuNav II program
Save Lets you save and re-save the current edit window.
Note: If a part program is loaded in the CNC and you have edited it in Program Mode, switching to Auto Mode automatically saves the changes to the part program.
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Option Description Save As Lets you save an existing document under a new or
different file name.
NOTE: If you type-in a file name that already exists, there is a message displayed asking whether you want to replace the existing program with the active program.
Exit Ends an AcuNav II session. AcuNav II prompts you to save any previously unsaved changes to a file.
Recent File List
Lists the last four (4) files recently opened.
FILE MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the File menu windows.
NEW FILE WINDOW The New File menu option displays the Load dialog window.
The CNC button allows the part program to be executed from Auto Mode, or edited in Program mode.
The Editor button is used primarily as a background editor while running a program in Auto mode.
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OPEN FILE WINDOW The Open File menu option is used to select a file that exists on the hard drive or file server. This option displays the Load Editor Selection window. In the File Name box, type-in or select the name of the document you want to open. If you do not see the document you want to open, select a new drive or directory, or select a different type of file in the List Files of Type box.
LOAD CNC WINDOW The Load CNC File menu option is used to select a file that exists on the hard drive or file server. This option displays the Load Editor Selection window. In the File Name box, type-in or select the name of the document you want to load into the CNC. If you do not see the file you want to load, select a new drive or directory by using the Look in: selection arrow, or select a different type of file in the Files of type box.
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SAVE AS WINDOW The Save As window is used to give a new or different name to an existing file.
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EDIT MENU The Edit menu displays edit, search and file navigation options.
EDIT MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Edit menu options (the associated Hot Key is listed in parenthesis). The access level for these options is configurable by Preco. Some of these Edit menu options differ from the standard Windows environment.
Option Description Undo
(Ctrl + Z)
Reverses changes you make in a program, such as editing, formatting, inserting, and deleting.
Note: Up to 15 commands can be undone with the Undo command.
Cut
(Del)
Removes selected text and places it on the Clipboard. This command is available only when you select text. Text that you place on the Clipboard remains there until you replace it with a new item.
Copy
(Shift + Insert)
Copies selected text to the Clipboard. This command is available only when you select text. Text that you copy to the Clipboard replaces the previous contents.
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Option Description Paste
(Ctrl + V)
Inserts a copy of the Clipboard contents at the insertion point, replacing the selection (if any) with the text on the Clipboard. This command is not available if the Clipboard is empty or if the selected text cannot be replaced.
Select All
(Ctrl + A)
Selects the entire program for editing.
Search
(Ctrl + N)
Searches for specified text, formatting, and codes in the program. You can also include special characters -- for example, using punctuation marks -- in your search criteria.
Dialog Box Options:
Search - Type-in the information you want to find.
Whole words only - Finds occurrences that are words, and not part of a larger word.
Case insensitive - Finds only those occurrences with the exact combination of uppercase and lowercase letters specified in the Search box. If selected, the search finds all occurrences of the specified search regardless of case.
Start at cursor position - Searches the entire document from the insertion point. If selected, this begins the search command at the point of the cursor.
Direction:
Backward - Searches from the insertion point or end of the selection to the beginning of the document or selection.
Forward - Searches from the insertion point or beginning of the selection to the end of the document or selection.
Search Next
(Ctrl + N)
Finds and selects the next occurrence of the text or formatting specified in the Search box.
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Option Description Search and Replace
Opens the Search and Replace dialog box, retaining any information typed in the Search box. In the Replace With box, type-in the replacement text, and then specify any formatting you want to apply.
Dialog Box Options:
Search - Type-in the information you want to find.
Whole words only - Finds occurrences that are words, and not part of a larger word.
Case insensitive - Finds only those occurrences with the exact combination of uppercase and lowercase letters specified in the Search box. If selected, the search finds all occurrences of the specified search regardless of case.
Start at cursor position - Searches the entire document from the insertion point. If selected, this begins the search command at the point of the cursor.
Direction:
Backward - Searches from the insertion point or end of the selection to the beginning of the document or selection.
Forward - Searches from the insertion point or beginning of the selection to the end of the document or selection.
Goto top
(Ctrl + H)
Sends your cursor to the top of the program.
Goto Bottom
(Ctrl + E)
Sends your cursor to the bottom of the program.
Goto Line No.
(Ctrl + L)
Sends your cursor to the line number in the program that you specify in the dialog box.
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EDIT MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Edit menu windows.
SEARCH WINDOW The Search window is used to enter search criteria. The Search Next option also displays this window.
SEARCH AND REPLACE WINDOW The Search and Replace window is used to enter search criteria and enter what the item being search for is to be replaced with, for example:
Search: screen
Replace with: window
This search task searches for the word screen and replaces it with the word window.
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DISPLAY MENU The Display menu displays size (units of measure), font and save layout screen options.
DISPLAY MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Display menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Inch or mm Selects Inch or mm as the default (active) unit of
measure.
The following functions are affected by the active unit system:
Main Screen:
Position display Feedrate display
Jog Mode:
Step Feed multiple in Jog Mode (Incremental) Utilities:
Step and Repeat database parameters Lasers:
Laser database parameters Settings:
Auto-Focus Height Table values Cutter Compensation Table values Workpiece Coordinate systems Reference Positions
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Option Description Parameters:
Homing Feedrate Acceleration Software Limits Tolerances
Diagnostics:
Following error
Edit Window Font
Displays the Font selection window. Select the attribute you want for your edit window font.
NOTE: To change the settings you must be in Program Mode.
CNC Window Font
Selects the attribute you want for your CNC window font.
NOTE: To change the settings you must be in Auto Mode and have a program loaded.
Save Screen Layout
Saves your screen layout and recalls the layout, font selections and inch/metric settings each time you launch AcuNav II.
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DISPLAY MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Display menu windows.
EDIT FONT WINDOW The Edit Font window is used to select a desired font format. The Edit Font window is used for programmable and background editing.
NOTE: To change the settings you must be in Program Mode.
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CNC FONT WINDOW The CNC Font window is used to select a desired font format.
NOTE: To change the settings you must be in Auto Mode and have a program loaded.
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PARAMETERS MENU The Parameters menu displays parameter setting options. See PARAMETERS MENU WINDOWS in this section for a description of the Parameter windows displayed from this menu.
PARAMETERS MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Parameters menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Auto Focus (Optional)
Maintains a fixed focal length automatically on uneven material surfaces on both sides of a focal point. This parameter sets up the conversion units per/inch or per/mm for the transducer on the Auto-focus sensor assembly. This parameter is factory-set and should not be changed, unless directly advised by the PLS service department.
Axis Definitions
These parameters are factory-set for your system. The parameter settings depend on how many programmable axes are present and should not be altered. From this window, you can find Motor Activation, Motor Axis Assignment and Pulses Per Unit.
Homing Parameters for automatic homing sequence. The two options available for making adjustments are Speed and Offset.
Feedrate Defines the feedrates in Jog Mode and Max Rapid (G00, G53) in Auto and MDI Modes.
Acceleration Used to ensure smooth starting and stopping of the axes and to prevent damage to the machine resulting from harsh movements.
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Option Description Software Limits
Sets up in software, the limits an axis can physically travel.
Tolerances Sets up the tolerance band for which a completed move is considered to be in position.
P-Variables (Optional)
Used for material specific programming
PARAMETERS MENU WINDOWS The Parameters menu windows display parameter setting options. The following sections describe the Parameters menu windows.
AUTO-FOCUS SETUP PARAMETERS WINDOW The Auto-Focus Setup Parameters window is used to set the conversion units (units per inch) for auto focus position control. .
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AXIS DEFINITIONS PARAMETERS WINDOW The Axis Definitions window is used to assign a physical motor to an axis definition that can be controlled by using preparatory word data blocks (G-Codes.
Parameter Description Motor Activation
Defines which programmable motors are activated.
Motor Axis Assignment
Axis character assignment; defines which motor corresponds to which axis.
Pulses Per Unit
Defines how many encoder pulses per unit of measure the axis motor has.
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HOMING PARAMETERS WINDOW The Homing window is used to set homing parameters to an assigned axis.
Parameter Description Speed Displays the speed (inch/min. - mm/min. -
degree/min.) at which each axis searches for its home location.
Offset Displays the distance (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) that the axis zero location is to be from the Home switches.
NOTE: The plus(+) and minus (-) sign on the speed parameter determines the direction an axis will home.
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FEEDRATE SETTINGS PARAMETERS WINDOW The Feedrate Settings parameters window is used to set rapid and jog speeds to an assigned axis.
Parameter Description Maximum Rapid
Displays the maximum allowable feedrate value for a rapid (G00) move.
Jog Speed Low
Displays the lowest feedrate value (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) allowable when in Jog Mode.
Jog Speed Medium Low
Displays the medium low feedrate value (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) allowable when in Jog Mode.
Jog Speed Medium
Displays the medium feedrate value (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) allowable when in Jog Mode.
Jog Speed Medium High
Displays the medium high feedrate value (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) allowable when in Jog Mode.
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Parameter Description Jog Speed High
Displays the highest feedrate value (inch/min. - mm/min. - degree/min.) allowable when in Jog Mode.
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ACCELERATION PARAMETERS WINDOW The Acceleration parameters window is used to set acceleration and deceleration rates to an assigned axis.
Parameter Description Cutting Acceleration
Displays the acceleration time in milliseconds for G1, G2 and G3 moves.
Cutting S-Curve Percent
Displays the S-curve percent of cutting acceleration applicable for G1, G2 and G3 moves.
Jog/ Home/ Rapid Maximum Acceleration
Displays the maximum acceleration time (inch/sec2 - mm/sec2 - degrees/sec2) for jogging, homing and rapid (G00) moves.
Jog/ Home/ Rapid Acceleration Time
Displays the acceleration time (msec) for jogging, homing and rapid (G00) moves.
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Parameter Description Jog /Home/ Rapid S-Curve Time
Displays the S-curve time (msec) spent in each half of the S for the S-curve acceleration for jogging, homing or rapid-mode moves.
Overtravel/ Abort Deceleration
Displays the acceleration (inch/sec2 - mm/sec2 - degrees/sec2) for overtravel, abort and mode switching.
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SOFTWARE LIMITS PARAMETERS WINDOW The Software Limits parameters window is used to set position limits for an assigned axis.
Parameter Description Positive Sets the positive range of motion (inches - mm -
degrees) for the axes.
Negative Sets the negative range of motion (inches - mm - degrees) for the axes.
NOTE: Setting values to zero (0) disables software limit.
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TOLERANCES PARAMETERS WINDOW The Tolerances parameters window is used to set tolerance limits for an assigned axis.
Parameter Description In-Position Displays the magnitude of the maximum positional
tolerance band (inches - mm - degrees) at which the axis is considered to be in-position for exact stop (G09) and when turning the laser on and off with M-Codes (M90, M91, and so on).
In-Position Servo Cycles
Displays the number of consecutive servo cycles at which the axis must be in the positional tolerance band before it is considered to be in-position for exact stop check (G09) and M-code laser functions.
Circle Error Limit
Applicable when only the R vector specification for Circular Interpolation is used. Sets the tolerance (inches - mm) that the arc can be out of round before a Circle Radius Error alarm is generated.
Following Error Limit
Displays the magnitude of the following error (inches - mm - degrees) at which the axis shuts down and generates a Following Error alarm.
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Parameter Description DAC Error Limit Timer
Defines the amount of time (msec) that the DAC output to the motors has to remain at 10 volts before an error is detected.
CHANGING A PARAMETER
CAUTION: You need not make any adjustments. If you feel a need to make adjustments, contact the Preco Service Department for instructions.
NOTE: Parameters can only be changed in Program mode.
1. Move the cursor to the selected text box with the mouse or use the Tab key.
2. Delete the current setting.
3. Type-in the new number.
4. Click on the Save button to save parameters.
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P-VARIABLES PARAMETERS WINDOW The P-Variables parameters window is used for material specific programming.
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SETTINGS MENU The Settings menu displays setting options.
SETTINGS MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Settings menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Auto-Focus Height Table (Optional)
Used to maintain a fixed focal length on an uneven material surface. This table is used to input Auto-Focus Heights to be recalled later in the program using the corresponding H-code. There are provisions for 20 different settings.
Cutter Compensation
Since all laser beams are focused to slightly different diameters, a program written for processing with the center of the laser may not cut the workpiece to the proper size. To produce a workpiece that has the correct size, an offset must be used. This table is used to input radius offsets to be recalled later in the program using the corresponding D-code.
Part Count/ Runtime Maintenance
Used to reset the processing data information.
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Option Description Reference Positions
Reference Positions let you select specific machine coordinate reference positions on the worksupport. There are three (3) reference positions available, denoted as 2nd, 3rd or 4th. The usage of the Reference Position lets you use the return function (G29) after the reference position has completed. If G29 is used immediately following the G30, the table is positioned to the point commanded by G29 through the intermediate point commanded by G30. The Reference Position screen is specified in machine position coordinates. The P in the syntax lets you pick the reference machine position from the Reference Positions table.
Workpiece Coordinate System
When processing a workpiece using a program created on a CAD program, it may be desirable to match the zero point on the coordinate system of the part drawing with the zero point of the work coordinate system. The Workpiece Coordinate System is established by programming the distance between the desired zero point of the work coordinate system and the zero point of the machine coordinate system.
There are six (6) pre-set Workpiece Coordinate Systems selectable using G54-G59. The desired work coordinate system can be selected by specifying any of these G-codes in the program. Work Coordinate Systems called out by G54-G59 have zero points that are entered in a Workpiece Coordinate Systems menu. These zero points are in the form of values from the machine coordinate system zero point.
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SETTINGS MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Settings menu windows.
AUTO-FOCUS HEIGHT WINDOW The optional Auto-Focus Height window is used to store twenty (20) preset focus height settings in a database table.
NOTE: H1-H20 come factory preset. H1 = .010 inch (.025mm) through H20 = .200 inch (.508mm). Range Available: 0 - .250 inch.
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CUTTER COMPENSATION WINDOW The Cutter Compensation window is used to store twenty (20) preset beam radius settings in a data base table.
NOTE: D1-D20 come factory preset. D1 = .001 inch (.025mm) through D20 = .020 inch (.508mm).
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PART COUNT/RUNTIME MAINTENANCE WINDOW The Part Count/Runtime Maintenance window is used to reset the processing data information. You may also select which M-code (M10/M30) to use in incrementing the part count.
These values are displayed in the AcuNav II Status Bar
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REFERENCE POSITIONS WINDOW The Reference Positions window is used to move to three separate machine user settable preset positions.
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WORKPIECE COORDINATE SYSTEM WINDOW The Workpiece Coord Systems window is used to set six (6) separate absolute coordinate positions.
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UTILITIES MENU The Utilities menu displays system utility options.
UTILITIES MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Utilities menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco except Change Password and Set User Level, which are Supervisor access levels.
Option Description Change Password (Optional)
Displays the Set Password screen, which lets you alter or change the maintenance level access password. This option is Supervisor access only. Do the following:
1. In the Old Password field, type-in the current password.
2. In the New Password field, type-in the new password
3. Click on the Close button to close the screen. 4. Click on the Cancel button to cancel the
without changing the password.
Set User Level (Optional)
Lets the workstation owner limit the access of machine functions. This option is Supervisor access only. These options include the disabling of any menu items, display status as well as machine control. Maintenance level allows full access to all available options.
Step and Repeat Selection
Allows a part program to be executed repeatedly over a sheet where you specify the X and Y offsets and the number of parts (rows and columns) desired. The offsets, number of parts, start position and end position are specified in the Step and Repeat tables.
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Option Description Step and Repeat Enabled
Enables or disables the selected Step and Repeat sequence.
Step and Repeat Header and Footers
Enables or disables Step and Repeat header and footer commands.
Repair Database
Restores the Laser Settings Selections database in the event it becomes corrupt, typically due to computer power failure when AcuNav II is writing to the Laser Database.
Operator Message
Displays the Operator Message screen. This screen lets you enter messages, special instructions and other communications for the user. The message also contains the date and time the message was entered.
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UTILITIES MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Utilities menu windows.
STEP AND REPEAT SELECTION WINDOW The Step and Repeat Selection window is used to specify the X and Y offsets and the number of parts (rows and columns) desired. The offsets, number of parts, start position and end position are specified in the Step and Repeat tables.
Parameter Description Current Step and Repeat Selection Information
Starting Displays the Step starting position. This parameter can be changed to the desired part starting position, relative to the total number of parts.
Total Number of Parts Displays the total number of parts. AcuNav II sets this parameter from the number of parts along the X axis and parts along the Y axis.
Step and repeat Enabled Check box. Check this box to enable the Step and Repeat process.
Description Provides a brief description of the part.
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Parameter Description X-Y- Axis Start Position (in)
This parameter displays the machine start position of the part for the Step and Repeat process before the first part.
X-Y- Axis Ending Position (in)
This parameter displays the machine ending position of the part for the Step and Repeat process after the Step and Repeat process finishes with the last part.
X-Y- Axis Incr (in)
This parameter is used to set the increment distance between parts.
Parts Along X This parameter is used to set the part quantity along the X axis.
Parts Along Y This parameter is used to set the part quantity along the Y axis.
OPERATOR MESSAGE WINDOW The Operator Message window is used to enter messages, special instructions and other communications for the user. The message also contains the date and time the message was entered.
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SERIALIZATION WINDOW The optional Serialization window is used to set parameters for part serialization identification codes.
Parameter Description Enable Prefix A toggle field. Enables or disables the use of a
prefix. If you are using a prefix, check this option and enter the prefix in the Serial # Prefix field.
NOTE: Prefixes can be both Alpha and numeric characters.
Standard Used when runn standard ing a non-series. Theoption places up to a six-digit serial number on a part.
Series Used for running a series of parts that you would like to select (that is, 20/200 is used to identify part 20 out of 200).
Leading Zeros
A toggle field. Enables or disables using leading zeros.
S l codes used for Serialization: pecia
S ax: M98(path and filename) PLS ynt ;prewritten subroutine supplied byM9 (Increment serial number)
M98 (c:\pls\ncfiles\serialno.sub) l number)
M erial number)
(Calls seria
9 (increments s
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Part Program with Serialization Example: Code Comments
F100 (Speed Feedrate)
G90 (Absolute Mode)
G92 X0Y0 (Set Relative 0)
M88 (Open Shutter)
L1 (Set Laser Settings, see following page)
M90 (Laser On)
G1X5 (Cut square)
G1Y5 (Cut square)
G1X0 (Cut square)
G1Y0 (Cut square)
M91 (Laser Off)
G0X6 (Insertion Point)
M90 (Laser On)
M98 (c:\pls\ncfiles\serialno.sub) (Calls serial number subroutine)
M91 (Laser Off)
M89 (Close Shutter)
M30 (Program end)
G1X0
G1Y0
G1X5
G1Y5
G0X6 (insertion point)
RRJ0020/006223
Recalls M98 code
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Serialization Subroutine Example: Code Comments
M98 Q1 (Serial number prefix)
M98 Q2 (Serial number prefix)
M98 Q3 (Serial number prefix)
M98 Q4 (Serial number prefix)
M98 Q10 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q11 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q12 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q13 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q14 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q15 (Serial number 6-digit)
M98 Q20 (Serial number slash)
M98 Q30 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M98 Q31 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M98 Q32 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M98 Q33 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M98 Q34 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M98 Q35 (Serial number total in series - 6-digit)
M9 (Increment serial number)
M99 (program end)
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Serialization Character Subroutine Example: This subroutine creates one sub file for every character. Code
M98(C:\PLS\NCFILES\SERIAL,NO\ZERO.SUB\
M98(C:\PLS\NCFILES\SERIAL,NO\ONE.SUB\
.
.
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M98(C:\PLS\NCFILES\SERIAL,NO\Z.SUB\
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LASER MENU The optional Laser menu displays the laser database options.
LASER MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Laser menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Laser Database
Displays the Laser Selections window.
Power Calibration (Optional)
Displays the Automatic Power Calibration window.
LASER MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Laser menu windows.
LASER SETTING SELECTION The Laser Setting Selection window menu is a comprehensive processing parameter database, which laser users preset the laser settings to be recalled in a program using an L-Code. Window
NOTE: AcuNav II Laser Control Software has two, system dependent, laser database tables: MPLC and LCC-PPG.
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Laser Database with MPLC Window
Laser Database with LCC-PPG Window
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Material Selection Information Parameters
Parameter Description Material and Thickness
Displays a descriptive name and thickness for a given material.
Lens Displays the focal length of the lens being used.
Gas Displays assist gas.
Pressure Displays assist gas pressure.
Programming Remarks
Contains remarks/notes about the program method for this material.
Cautionary Remarks Contains remarks/notes regarding any hazards for this material.
Nozzle Orifice Displays the size of the assist gas nozzle orifice being used.
Nozzle Stand-off Displays the stand-off height of the assist gas nozzle orifice being used.
Nozzle Focus Dist Displays the focal distance of the assist gas nozzle being used.
Laser Settings Parameters
Parameter Description L-Code Selects between configurations of laser settings for a
given material.
Type of Cut Describes the type of cut for a given material.
Mode Selects the laser processing mode being used. See LASER PROCESSING MODES in the PROGRAMMING REFERENCE section of this guide.
CW / REP Select Ramping parameter. Select Continuous Wave (CW) or Repetitive Pulse (REP) modes for Power Ramp-Distance, Power Ramp Time and Power Velocity modes.
Ramp / Dieboard Ramp/Dieboard selection. Depending upon mode, this selection either sets up the Data Table for up to 26 ramping points or sets up the Dieboard database for height and speed parameters.
Feed Rate (in/min) Feed Rate or speed of motion for G01, G02, G03 and G07.1A moves.
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Parameter Description Spacing (in) Sets the distance between the Pulse On increments for
Incremental Pulsing and Dieboard Incremental Pulsing.
Pulse On (sec) Sets the length of time the laser is ON in seconds for Repetitive Pulsing, Single Pulsing, Incremental Pulsing and Dieboard Incremental Pulsing.
Pulse Off (sec) Sets the length of time the laser is OFF in seconds for Repetitive Pulsing and Dieboard incremental.
Duty Cycle (%) Sets the duty cycle percentage (%) for Incremental Pulsing, Dieboard Incremental Pulsing, Repetitive Pulsing and Duty-Cycle-Velocity modes.
Power (watts) Selects the Laser power (system dependent).
Pulse Freq (Hz) Sets the Pulse Frequency for the Duty-Cycle Ramping modes and Duty-Cycle-Velocity mode.
Min Power/ Duty Sets the absolute minimum laser power/duty cycle that can be output for Power-Velocity and Duty-Cycle-Velocity modes.
Max Power/ Duty Sets the absolute maximum laser power/duty cycle that can be output for Power-Velocity and Duty-Cycle-Velocity modes.
Min Feedrate Sets the minimum feedrate for be output for Power-Velocity and Duty-Cycle-Velocity modes.
Comments Displays any notations for a given laser setting.
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RAMP POINTS WINDOW The Ramp Points window lets you access further options in the laser database. To access this window, double-click on the Ramp/Dieboard symbol on the Laser Settings Selection Window.
Parameter Description L-Code Point Number -- Sets the point number (up to 26) to
use for control settings.
Power (watts) / Duty Cycle (%) -- Sets the Power or Duty Cycle desired for this point.
Distance (in) / Time (sec) -- Sets the Distance or Time desired for this point.
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Parameter Description Insert Point Inserts a Ramp Point above the cursor location.
Delete Point Deletes the Ramp Point highlighted (selected) by the cursor.
Add Point Adds a Ramp Point at the end of the table.
Ramping Example This sample job welds the end on a hydraulic cylinder with an OD of 2.5. This sample procedure uses cylindrical interpolation where a round part is programmed as if it was a linear move using the G01\7.1 code. Refer to G07.1A CYLINDRICAL INTERPOLATION MODE in the PROGRAMMING section of this guide.
G07.1A1.25 Puts control into this mode with a 1.25 indicating the radius of the part.
G07.1A0 Cancel this mode.
Weld Schedule: 1. Tack weld the pieces together at 4000 watts with three (3) tacks .5
inches long and .25 inches ramp up and ramp down at each end of the tack welds should be equally spaced.
2. Weld the two pieces together using 6000 watts for one (1) full revolution with a 1 inch ramp up to 6000 watts, a partial ramp down to 5000 watts for the last 1.5 inches to compensate for heating the work piece, and then a ramp down to 3000 watts to start the cosmetics weld pass.
3. Do a cosmetic weld pass for one (1) revolution around the part at three (3) kilowatts and ramp out to zero (0) power over the next three (3) inches.
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DIEBOARD WINDOW Depending upon mode, this selection sets up the Dieboard database for height and speed parameters.
Parameter Description Speed Control
SY Positive or Negative Y-axis cutting speed.
SX Positive or Negative X-axis cutting speed.
Height Control
HY Positive or Negative Y-axis Auto Focus Height setting.
HX Positive or Negative X-axis Auto Focus Height setting.
Off Axis When checked, uses Off Axis speed and height values when a combined X, Y move is implemented.
Speed Cutting speed for off axis motion.
Height Auto Focus Height setting for off axis motion.
Beam Off Delay
MPLC system only. Sets the time interval for the beam trail to catch up at the end of a move (ms).
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AUTOMATIC POWER CALIBRATION WINDOW The optional Automatic Power Calibration window is used on systems configured with an analogue power feedback option. This window is used to calibrate the commanded laser power output to actual laser power output.
Parameter Description Calibrated An indicator light. When lit, the MPLC has calibrated
the laser.
Non-Calibrated
An indicator light. When lit, the MPLC is not calibrated and the Laser Power control is not linear.
Calibrating An indicator light. When lit, the system is calibrating the laser by slowly ramping up and down the power of the laser while setting 26 calibration points to reference the power ramp profile.
Calibrate/ Save
Saves the calibration parameters.
Uncalibrate Clears the existing calibration parameters.
NOTE: When calibrating, take note that the laser is ramping the power up and down. It is possible to calibrate the laser with it OFF resulting in all calibration parameters being zero (0).
NOTE: The Calibration Procedure takes about two (2) minutes.
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DIAG MENU The Diag menu is used to troubleshoot system problems. Refer to the DIAG MENU WINDOWS in this section, for a description of these windows.
DIAG MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Diag menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Auxiliary Inputs
Displays the Auxiliary Inputs window.
Auxiliary Outputs
Displays the Auxiliary Outputs window
Axis I/O Displays the Axis I/O window.
Standard I/O Displays the Standard I/O window.
Following Error
Displays the Following Error window.
Rotary Buffers
Displays the Rotary Buffers window.
MPLC Active Axes
Displays the MPLC Active window.
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DIAG MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Diag menu windows.
AUXILIARY INPUTS WINDOW Auxiliary Inputs are used for systems designed with more than eight inputs. They are implemented by using auxiliary I/O boards. Associated with each Auxiliary I/O Board, are 32 input points and 32 output points.
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AUXILIARY OUTPUTS WINDOW Auxiliary Outputs are used for systems designed with more than eight outputs. The are implemented by using auxiliary I/O boards. Associated with each Auxiliary I/O Board, are 32 input points and 32 output points.
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AXIS I/O WINDOW
Switch Description
Amplifier Enable Indicates whether the amplifier (motor drive) is commanded to be enabled.
Home Flag Switch Input is not used.
Negative Limit Indicates the state of this switch (normally closed).
Positive Limit Indicates the state of this switch (normally closed).
Amplifier Fault (Optional)
This parameter is wired for axes with Yaskawa Drives and not available with axes that have Baldor Drives
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STANDARD I/O
eight outputs. Window
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GEO BRICK I/O
The Standard I/O window displays status information. It monitors the Standard I/O on the motion control card that consists of eight inputs and
If you are using a PMAC Geo Brick controller, the I/O window will looklike the one show below.
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FOLLOWING ERROR WINDOW The Following Error window displays error status information. It indicates how well the system is executing the actual command moves.
ROTARY BUFFERS STATUS WINDOW The Rotary Buffer Status window displays Rotary Buffer Status information. It indicates how many blocks of CNC code are currently loaded into the motion controller.
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MPLC ACTIVE AXES WINDOW The MPLC Active Axes window displays active status information for the listed axes.
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LOGGER MENU The optional Logger menu displays alarm count and logging options. Logger is used to log alarms chronologically and numerically (keeps a sum total of each alarm time for the set time period). The logged alarms are rolled over (either monthly or weekly) depending on how the Alarm Log Options screen is configured. When rolled over, they are stored in a file using a file name that denotes the week or month of the rollover. These files are stored in the C:\Preco\Logfiles directory.
NOTE: The file names are re-used yearly, so if you want to keep a yearly record, you should remove them from the directory each year.
With the alarm information, you are able to generate reports that may help track potential problems.
LOGGER MENU OPTIONS The following table describes the Logger menu options. The access level for these options is configurable by Preco.
Option Description Alarm Count Displays the Alarm Count Log screen.
Logged Alarms
Displays the Logged Alarms screen.
Alarm Log Options
Displays the Alarms Log Options screen.
Manual Rollover
Manually clears the logged alarms from the database.
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LOGGER MENU WINDOWS The following sections describe the Logger menu windows.
ALARM COUNT LOG WINDOW The optional Alarm Count Log window displays the frequency for which an alarm occurs; it maintains a running count of how many times a particular alarm is captured. Click on the Print button to display a report screen.
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LOGGED ALARMS WINDOW The optional Logged Alarms window displays the logged alarms and the last rollover date. The Print command prints current logged alarms in a report-type format.
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ALARM LOG OPTIONS WINDOW The optional Alarm Log window displays alarm logging options. This screen lets you configure which alarms you would like to log, disable and enable logging, and set the log rollover period.
To activate/de-activate an alarm, click on the appropriate check box to enable or disable the alarm. Then click Save to put changes into effect.
DEFAULT ACUNAV II ALARMS
Alarm Message Description
Encoder Loss on Motor (X) Contact PLS. The motor has lost feedback an unstable condition exits. Contact the PLS Service department immediately.
X = Motors 1, 2, 3 or 4
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