Techno-Isel DaVinci Manuale
Techno-Isel
2101 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 11042-5416
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H98/HTT00119508
Router Set-Up For Techno DaVinci
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SET-UP FOR TECHNO THREE AXIS
ROUTER SYSTEM IS PROVIDED BELOW. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP YOUR EQUIPMENT! DO NOT
OPERATE EQUIPMENT BEFORE READING ENCLOSED MANUALS.
Follow the steps below for router set-up. For detailed information on a specific
step, refer to the corresponding attachment.
1. Remove contents from crate and check against packing list.
See Attachment A.
2. Install router mounting bracket and router.
See Attachment B.
(The 8'x8' DaVinci comes with these already installed.)
3. Mount CAM clamps and clamp bars.
See Attachment C.
4. Set up electronics:
Connect serial cable from PC to DaVinci
Connect router to DaVinci
Attach power cord
See Attachment D.
5. Load software.
See Attachment E.
6. Perform self-test.
See Attachment F.
ATTACHMENT A
Materials Checklist
The following items are included as part of the DaVinci package.
Contact Techno immediately if any item is missing.
o(1) DaVinci controller (#EP1090)
o(1) Kress router (installed on 8'x8' DaVinci)
o(1) router mounting bracket (installed on 8'x8' DaVinci)
o(1) 6mm collet (installed on router)
o(2) CAM clamps with mounting hardware
o(2) clamp bars with mounting hardware
o(8) oval T-nuts
o(8) large T-nuts
o(3) hex keys
o(1) 9 to 9 pin RS232 serial cable
o(1) 9 to 25 pin adapter
o(1) power cord
o(1) PAL software disk
short screw
ATTACHMENT B
Mounting Router Bracket And Router
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Attach router mounting bracket as shown, using two short screws
provided.
2. Mount router on bracket, then clamp into bracket by tightening long screw
provided.
bracket
router
nuts
Z axis
long screw
short screw
ATTACHMENT C
Mounting CAM Clamps And Clamp Bars
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place oval nut in desired T-slot. (Use oval nut only. Do not use large T-nut
for mounting CAM clamp.)
2. Bolt CAM clamp to nut as shown above.
3. Mount clamp bars by sliding oval nut into desired T-slot and bolting bar to
nut with screws provided.
Note: Large T-nut can be used for mounting to Z axis T-slots on 8'x10'
DaVinci only.
MOUNTING CAM CLAMP MOUNTING CLAMP BAR
large T-nut
(Do not use.)
ATTACHMENT E
Software Set-Up
1. Install PAL software. Refer to PAL Programmer's Manual for instructions
on loading the software.
2. Walk through tutorial for PAL software. Refer to PAL Programmer's
Manual for tutorial instruction.
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT READ MANUALS, THE TUTORIAL
PROVIDES A QUICK WALK THROUGH THE PROGRAM.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Connect 9-9 pin RS232 serial cable from 9 pin PC COM port to
RS232 port on DaVinci. If PC COM port has 25 pins, attach 9-25
pin adapter to 9-9 pin RS232 serial cable, and connect from 25 pin
PC COM port to RS232 port on DaVinci. Use only specially wired
RS232 serial cable provided. Refer to DaVinci Set-Up Manual for
more detailed information on wiring connections.
On RS232 serial cable, connect end marked PC/AT to PC. DO
NOT SUBSTITUTE STANDARD SERIAL CABLE FOR SPECIALLY
WIRED RS232 SERIAL CABLE. Doing so may result in damage
to DaVinci unit and/or PC.
NOTE: The default settings are 9600 BAUD and 75 Hz/msec. Do not
adjust these unless necessary.
ATTACHMENT D
Electrical Set-Up For DaVinci
(front view) (side view)
left leg
control pad
RS2332
emergency
stop
right leg
Z axis
table
motor cables
DaVinci Components
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3. Plug one end of DaVinci power cord into power connector on rear
right leg of machine. Plug other end into 120VAC outlet.
Make sure all axes on DaVinci are at least 1/2 inch away from the
end of travel before turning on power to controller. To move axis
off home sensor while power is off, turn knob at end of motor
until axis has moved away. NO AXIS MAY BE IN CONTACT WITH
ITS HOME SENSOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RUN ANY
PROGRAM.
Turn on power by pressing power switch on rear right leg of machine,
next to power connector.
NOTE: If power does not turn on, release red emergency stop button
on front right leg of DaVinci by turning clockwise. Emergency stop
immediately cuts power to machine when pushed in.
ATTACHMENT D
Electrical Set-Up For DaVinci
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ATTACHMENT F
Performing DaVinci Self-Test
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Start PAL software running on PC.
2. To open communication screen, first press function key 10 (F10),
then W, and then C.
3. Turn off power to DaVinci.
4. Press and hold down START button on front panel. While holding it
down, turn on power. Release start button several seconds after
power turns on. X and Y axes should move slightly back and forth; Z
axis will remain stationary.
5. If DaVinci and PC are communicating properly, DaVinci will display
self-test message on computer screen. Self-test message consists of
character stream, which continues until space bar is pressed. After
space bar is pressed, any characters typed on computer will appear
on computer screen and will be sent as message to DaVinci.
When message is received by DaVinci, it will send same
character back to computer. That character will appear on computer
screen twice - once after being typed in, and once after being sent
back from DaVinci.
6. If test is successful, press RESET button on DaVinci, and proceed to
program.
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