Vulcan-Hart FC-500VC Manuale utente
USER’S MANUAL
FC-500VC
PRECISION .ACCURACY
All external data interface cables and connectors must be properly shielded and grounded.
Proper cables and connectors are available from vulcan’s authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers
or peripherals.
vulcan is not responsible for any interference caused by using cables and connectors other than those
recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• In case of emergency, you can directly press the emergency switch to turn off the machine.
Turn on the emergency switch, the machine will not move, you need to control the machine movement through
software.
• During work, the machine will stop immediately when it encounters a force of 20N.
WARNING
Machine Caution Label
The following Warning Label is located on this cutting plotter. Please observe all the warning on the label
Thank you for choosing a VULCAN FC-500VC. To ensure high cutting quality and
optimal productivity, be sure to read this User's Manual thoroughly prior to use.
• No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by
any means, without the prior written permission of VULCAN Corporation.
• The product specifications and other information in this manual are subject to change without notice.
• While every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, please contact your sales
representative or nearest VULCAN vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous information or wish to make
other comments or suggestions.
• Not with standing the stipulations in the preceding paragraph, VULCAN Corporation assumes no liability for
damages resulting from either the use of the information contained herein or the use of the product.
Manual
Cutter
Preface
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Warning; Electricity
Taking care to avoid coming into contact with electricity
Warning; Sharp element
Taking care to avoid injury from sharp elements (e.g. needles, blades)
Warning; Crushing of hands
Taking care to avoid injury to hands when in the vicinity of equipment with closing
mechanical parts
• In this instruction manual, the word "cutter" refers to operating the machine and using either the plotting
pen or the cutter plunger to cut.
• In this instruction manual, the word "media" refers to paper, roll media, sheet media, or marking film.
About the words and phrases in this text
After Turning on the Cutting Plotter
During operations, immediately after completion of operations, and when setting the cutting plotter functions,
the carriage, Y bar,will move to the origin position, and other parts which are not fixed, may move suddenly.
Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too close to the moving parts or within their range of movement.
Do not place any foreign objects in or near these areas either. If your hands, hair, clothing, or the like get
caught in, or wrapped around moving parts, you may be injured and the machine may be damaged.
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WARNING ................................................................................................................................................1
Manual
Cutter
Machine Caution Label
After Turning on the Cutting Plotter ..........................................................................................................2
About the words and phrases in this text .................................................................................................2
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.1 Machine Specifications .......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Accessories List...................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Product Introduction ...........................................................................................................................8
1.4 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................9
Screen(LCD)
Control key
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment
2.1 Stand and Cutter installation ..............................................................................................................11
2.2 Air pump installation ...........................................................................................................................12-13
2.3 Use of tools ........................................................................................................................................14-15
Blade holder
Pen holder
Creasing tools
Type of blade
2.4 Attaching a tool ...................................................................................................................................16
2.5 Connecting to the Computer ..............................................................................................................17-18
Connection via USB interface
Connection via Network(LAN)interface
Connection via power cable
Connection via Air pump cable
Chapter 3: Convenient Functions
3.1 Loading the Media................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Move the Tool Carriage........................................................................................................................21
Move in Steps Manually
Setting of Step Movement Speed
Move back the Tool Carriage
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1.1 Machine Specifications .......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Accessories List...................................................................................................................................7
1.3 Product Introduction ...........................................................................................................................8
1.4 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................9
Screen(LCD)
Control key
3.3 Setting the Origin Point.....................................................................................................................22
3.4 Running Cutting Tests ......................................................................................................................23
Test Speed and Force
Test Fit
3.5 Stop Cutting .....................................................................................................................................24
Normal Stop
Abnormal Stop
3.6 Duplicate Cutting ..............................................................................................................................25
3.7 Offline output ....................................................................................................................................26
3.8 Setting ............................................................................................................................................27-30
Calibrate Cutter Size
Offset Calibration
Operating Mode
About
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
4.1 The error information of cutter............................................................................................................32-33
4.2 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................34
4.3 Exploded drawings and part lists........................................................................................................35-36
Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.1 Machine Specifications
1.2 Accessories List
1.3 Product Introduction
1.4 Control Panel
Product Summary
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Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.1 Machine Specifications
Minimum character size
Configuration
Media hold-down method
Maximum cutting speed
Cutting pressure
Repeatability
Standard interfaces
Command sets
Number of tools
Tool types
Operating screen
External Dimensions(mm)
(W × D × H)
Power supply
Memory
Programmable Resolution
Machincial Resolution
FC-500VC
*1 : HP-GL is a registered trademark of the US Hewlett Packard Company.
*2 : It depends on our specified paper and conditions
*3 : The accuracy read with the pattern prepared for this plotter, using the attached pen and coated (glossy) paper
Item
Power consumption
Operating environment
Guaranteed accuracy environment
Weight
Compatible OS
Compatible Standards
Digital servo system, Flatbed
Vacuum suction
700 mm/s (10 to 700 mm/s )
Tool 1: Max. 5.88 N (600 gf)
Tool 2: Max. 5.88 N (600 gf)
Approx. 5 mm square (varies with character font and media)
HP-GL: 0.025 mm
Max 0.1mm
USB2.0 (Full Speed) / U-Flash / Ethernet
32MB
0.005 mm (5µm)
CE
Windows and Mac
Temperature: 16 to 32 degree C,
Humidity: 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
Temperature: 10 to 35 degree C ,
Humidity: 35 to 75% RH (non-condensing)
Max. 150W of machine, Max.400W of pump
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching)
4.3-inch touch LCD
Cutter blade / Pen / Creasing tool
2 tools
HP-GL
1100x1150x625mm
Machina+stand:N/W:68KG G/W:89KG
Air pump+shell:N/W:23KG G/W:26KG
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Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.2 Accessories List
*Other guide for the accessory may be attached.
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Transfer tube x 1set
Stand legs x 1set Beams x 2pcs Beam cover x 1pc
Right
Left
Power cable x 1pc USB cable x 1pc Ethernet cable x 1pc
Blade holder x 1pc Pen calibration tool x 2pcs
Creasing tool x 1pc
Creasing head x 1pc
Pen x 5pcs
Relief value x 1pc Silencer x 1pc Transfer hose x 1pc
Hex Key x 1pc Phillip Screwdriver x 1pc
M6 Hex screw x 12pcs
M4 Phillip screw x 4pcs
Accessories for flatbed cutting plotter
Accessories for air pump
Accessories for floor stand
30°Blade x 1pc
60°Blade x 1pc
Creasing mat x 1pc
Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.3 Product Introduction
(1) Tool carriage .................Part to drive the cutter/pen
(2) Y Bar...............................Holds the tool carriage; moves left/right
(3) Writing panel...................Cutting/Plotting/Creasing work is performed on the panel.
(4) Storage box....................Placing tools such as knives, holders, pen holders, etc.
(5) Control panel..................Used to access various cutting plotter functions.
(6) Emergency stop switch...In an emergency, the power can be cut quickly.
(7) AC line inlet.....................Inlet where the power cable is connected.
(8) Power switch...................Used to turn the cutting plotter on and off.
(9) Network (LAN) interface connector
...................The connector used when connecting this cutting plotter with the network
(LAN)interface cable.
(10) U Disk port ..................The port that is used only for the USB memory.
(11) USB interface connector
..................Used to connect the cutting plotter to the computer with a USB interface cable.
(12)Air pump port.................Port that connects the air pump to the machine.
(13) Stand............................Stand for supporting the machine.
(14) Silencer.........................Reduce the noise of the air pump.
(15) Air pump....................... Adsorption. Fix the material on the platform.
(16) Regulation module........Adjust the strength of the wind and the internal pressure of the pump.
(17) Universal wheel............Move or fix the machine position.
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Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.4 Control Panel
Control key
Screen (LCD)
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(1) Acceleration display ......Arrow key speeds for carriage control, Fast (x10) / Slow (x1).
(2) Carriage coordinates......The coordinates of carriage on the table.
(3) Arrow keys.........................To move carriage to different positions.
(4) Speed.............................Carriage moving speeds (tool1/tool2) during working.
(5) Force..............................Carriage down forces (tool1/tool2) during working.
(6)Cancel............................Cancel the job after the work is paused.
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Setting.................................Machine calibration and system information.
Speed/Force .............. ....... To set speed/force of tool1/tool2.
Vacuum..................................To toggle of vacuum suction, ON - fast/stable hold,
OFF - easy replacement of next item.
Test cut.....................................To cut one square and one triangle for testing force of tool1/tool2.
Pause..................................To pause the cutting job when we find anything wrong.
Files.....................................To choose file from USB-disk
(PLT-files saved on USB-disk can be used for direct output).
Recut...................................To repeat last job.
Move to origin......................Return to origin by pressing the single key.
Origin..................................To set work origin.
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