diff --git "a/testo.txt" "b/testo.txt" deleted file mode 100644--- "a/testo.txt" +++ /dev/null @@ -1,1911 +0,0 @@ -In consideration of the furnishing of the information contained in this document, the party to whom it is -given assumes control and custody and agrees to the following: -e The information contained herein is given in confidence and any part thereof shall not be copied or re- -produced without the written consent of s.r.I.. -e This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or re- -production of the articles shown and the delivery shall not constitute any right or license to do so. -The information in this document is subject to change without notice. -s.r.I. shall not be liable for errors in this documentation or for incidental or consequential -damages in connection with furnishing, or use of this material including, for example, loss of profits, fabric, -and production time. -In no case s.r.I. will be liable to the buyer or other natural or legal persons for direct, indi- -rect, special, incidental or involuntary damages, including the interruption of service and / or loss of -profits, resulting from defects or misunderstanding of the software or documentation. -In case of defects in the manual or on the installation disc of the program (where provided, -will replace the defective element free of charge, provided that it is returned to it, together with the -proof of purchase, within days from the date of purchase. -1.2 INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE -The Vcut machine is an automatic handling machine. -The machine is intended for use by qualified personnel, The term "qualified" means personnel who have been educated and trained by the employer on the use of the machine and on the risks that such use may -entail.In particular, users must be educated, also on the basis of this use and maintenance manual and the ma- -chine must be used exclusively for the production used for it, as indicated in the manual. -These obligations also apply to the transport, installation, maintenance and dismantling of the machine, -each for their own skills. -Since it is a complex machine and the use of which is only permitted to educated and trained personnel, -access to the area pertaining to the plant is prohibited to anyone who has not had the necessary training -from the employer. -For the machine to operate, only one operator is required on an ongoing basis. The presence of other staff -is only possible during the installation, maintenance and dismantling phases. In any case, personnel who -also access the system on an occasional basis must meet the requirements described in the previous para- -graph. -The machine has been designed for professional use only, as described above, Any other use can cause damage to the machine and / or lead to dangerous situations for which the manu- -facturer cannot be held responsible. -1.3 LIABILITY is relieved of any responsibility for damage to people and or things deriving from: 1 improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the machine 2 use contrary to current regulations 3 incorrect installation of the machine 4 power supply defects 5 deficiencies in planned maintenance 6 unauthorized modifications or interventions 7 use of non-original spare parts or incorrect model-specific products 8 failure to comply with the instructions contained in this manual. - -1.4 CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have questions or problems, please call the local office where you have purchased your iCut, cutter Have the following information ready:1 Serial number of the machine 2 Purchase date 3 Software used (include version number) 3 Description of problem. - -2.1 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN Before running the VCUT cutter, please read the safety instructions, warnings, and all warning signs -on the equipment. Make sure that you can read all warning signs on the machine. -This machine must be intended only for the use for which it was expressly designed. The manufacturer -cannot be held responsible for any damage to people, animals, things deriving from an improper, errone- -ous or unreasonable use of the machine itself. -WARNING! -Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation, de-energize the cutter motors us- -ing any of the Emergency buttons placed all around the machine. See 4 system de- -scription. -WARNING! -Do not disassemble any safety device mounted on the machine. -WARNING! -Never start the machine if the fixed and / or mobile safety devices are dismantled or tampered -with. -WARNING! -In case of failure and / or malfunction of the machine, de-energize it, do not intervene directly -and contact only an assistance center authorized by . -WARNING! -Do no maintenance on the equipment when you are alone. Make sure there is another person -who can give emergency first aid if necessary. -WARNING! -Moving machinery: keep hands away from moving parts to avoid personal injury. Make sure no -one else is near the cutting area when operating the VCut cutter. -CAUTION -De-energize the cutter for periods of inactivity: push any of the Emergency buttons to switch -off the motors 4 system description. -INFO -It is possible at any time to stop the operation of the machine by pressing any of the red Emer- -gency buttons 4 system description -SOPPP PP -The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage caused by incorrect use of the product, by -non-compliance with the instructions in this manual, by the use of inadequately qualified personnel or by -unauthorized modifications to the VCut cutting machine. -CAUTION -The user manual is part of the instrument and must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the in- -strument and easily accessible at all times to qualified personnel. The user manual must be read -carefully and understood by qualified personnel before starting any activity. -PER eee ek nen -@onax, -a CLT -2.2 RESIDUAL RISKS -When using the VCut automatic cutting machine, you must pay close attention to the areas called residual -risk relating to parts of the machine or to the work areas surrounding it, which can represent a danger to -people or things if you use it incorrectly or make a mistake evaluation or carelessness, avoiding the pre- -scriptions contained in this manual. -WARNING! -Below is the list of residual risks: -e Residual risk of being crushed between beam and computer console. -e Residual risk of impact against the automatic cutting machine in motion. -e During the travelling of the beam of the cutting machine, there is a residual risk of crushing -the hands between the table and the side panels of the beam. Do not put your hands near -the dangerous area. Stand in the safety zone. -e During the travelling of the cutting head there is a residual risk of crushing the hands be- -tween the head and the side panels of the beam. Do not put your hands near the dangerous -area. Stand in the safety zone. -e During the loading of the polythene paper roll, a residual risk for the hands to be crushed -under the weight of the roll is generated. Hold the roll of polythene paper at the very end of -it. -e The knife is very sharp, therefore be careful when you work near the knife to prevent per- -sonal injury. Always remember to de-energize the motors and to wear safety gloves when -replacing the knife. To avoid cuts do not touch the edge of the knife when replacing it, but -hold on the flat sides. -e The unloading conveyor moves automatically: do not stand over it. Residual risk of falling on -the ground. -e ~The drill bit and drill foot can reach high temperature: residual risk of being seared. -e Do not wear loose clothing, neck chains, neckties, jewelry, when you are near the machine. -Long hair must be worn back. Failure to obey these instructions could result in personal inju- -ry. -e During the travelling of the machine from one table to another table a residual risk of im- -pacting the machine is generated: pay attention when activating the T-MOV function, and -be sure none stands in the area surrounding the machine. -CAUTION -QO Remember that the whole area below the automatic cutting machine and 1.5 meters away from -the machine itself presents residual risk. -CAUTION -From the operator side, it can be difficult to see what is happening on the opposite side of the -Q machine. -CAUTION -When you operate the cutter be aware of people entering the working area as they can be hurt if -hit by the machine. -CRE Re ooo eee en ae -@onax, -a CLT -2.3 ELECTRICAL RISKS -The electrical system was built according to the rules on the safety of machinery systems. However, the -instructions described in the manual and all the normal precautions that must always be taken in the case -of live devices must be observed. -WARNING! -A Any operation in which live parts and electrical components must be accessed must be carried -out only by qualified personnel and in any case always follow the following procedure: -e turn off the machine -e de-energize the power via the master switch -e carry out the necessary operations -WARNING! -Energized circuits: high voltages are inside the electronic devices covers. There are no parts in- -side these covers that can be serviced by the operator. -CRE Re ooo eee en ae -Monox -3. INSTALLATION -CAUTION -Before installing and / or moving the iCut machine, always consult the technical assis- -tance service. -WARNING! -Incorrect installation can cause damage to people, animals or things. The manufacturer can- -not be held responsible for these damages. -3.1 UNLOADING AND HANDLING -The unloading and handling of the V cutter (or part of it is an operation reserved to qualified and author- -ized technicians. The use of a forklift suitably sized for the weight of the machine is recommended. -It is strictly forbidden to move the machine with ropes, chains or other inadequate means. -Please check that the forklift used for handling has adequate load capacity and is in perfect -A working order. -It is recommended to remove all people who are not involved in the handling operations from -the movement area. -The V automatic cutting machine is divided into modules in order to be transported (except for particular -transport needs: -e The cutting conveyor module -e The unloading table module with the cutting beam installed above -e Guides, covers, brackets and other accessories to complete the installation -e Small and medium sized objects and devices (computer, keyboard, console, cables,... -The bristles conveyor module can be lifted with a forklift (minimum load 2000 kg equipped with forks no -less than 2 meters long, or moved with roller conveyors or transpallets which can distribute a weight of -about 1500-1800 kg (depending of the machine model. -The unloading table module can be lifted and moved with a forklift or transpallet that can support its -weight of approximately 800 kg. -WARNING! -Before moving the unloading table module, make sure that the cutting beam is locked to the -unloading table using supports supplied . -To handle the unloading table module insert the forks of the carriage into the bottom of the frame, being -careful not to damage any part - make sure the forks are lifting the module off the frame, not on any fragile -parts. -To move the bristles conveyor module, insert the forks of the forklift under the frame - pay attention to the -position of the motor and the shafts of the T-MOV device: do not hit these parts with the forks; do not lift -the cutting table using these parts: only the conveyor frame must be used as a contact point for the forks. -Be careful not to damage or crush the suction pipes. -Some components of the cutting machine can be moved manually. -Because some components are heavy, two people are required to move and install them. -CRE Re ooo eee en ae -@onax, -a CLT -3.2 SPACE REQUIRED -Check that the space available is sufficient for positioning the machine and for its correct use. -The use of the V cutting machine requires that a minimum space of one meter be left between the ma- -chine and the walls or other machinery, necessary to ensure correct and safe use of the machine, its -maintenance, and to allow the operator to have an escape route in case of emergency ( 1. -WARNING! -A Sufficient space must be left around the machine to allow operators to move freely and safely. -Leave sufficient space around the machine to ensure proper operation of safety devices and -easy access for maintenance. -The room in which the V machine is located must be ventilated, lighted and dry. The installation surface -(floor must be level, free from irregularities and able to support the weight of the machine. -In cases where the installation is not taken care of by the manufacturer, please note that will be -solely and exclusively responsible for the intrinsic functioning of the machine. -The manufacturer will not be responsible for: -connection of the machine to the system in which the machine will be installed or inserted; -e the work area in which the cutting machine will operate and all the safety measures that must be ap- -plied to ensure the safety of the operators; -e safety signs (vertical or horizontal applied to the workplace; -e limits indicating the "qualified personnel only" area around the cutting machine; -e interference caused during work by other machinery, equipment, tools, signaling means present in -the working area of the cutting machine. -The manufacturer is not responsible for an incorrect risk assessment carried out by the company respon- -sible for the safety certificates in which the machine will be installed. -The cutting beam moves along the entire length of the cutting conveyor | | oe -Oooo oo PeSl Sees eS -' -SPREADING UNLOADING oe -TABLE TABLE -AREA -WALL OR OTHER LINE OF WORK -3.3 POSITIONING -The V machine must be positioned on a flat floor. Ensure that the floor can support the weight of the ma- -chine. -The V machine equipped with the T-MOV device is supplied with floor rails on which the translation must -be fixed; the power cables and the pneumatic power supply hose must be mounted on mobile trolleys at -a height of at least 2.5 meters from the ground. For the precise positioning of the floor and overhead -rails, refer to the pre-installation documentation provided with the V machine. -The cutting beam must be positioned over the guides of the bristle conveyor module. Use a forklift to lift -the cutting beam from the unloading conveyor module and position it above the bristle conveyor module. -The table of the V machine must be level with the floor: use a level to check and adjust the table height. -Adjust the machine's feet or wheels to achieve optimal leveling. -WARNING -QO When positioning the beam over the bristle conveyor module, pay attention to the position of -the sensors, cables, plate, drill tip, and any other devices installed on the cutting head: risk of -damage. -3.4 ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC CONNECTION -The machine must be connected to an electrical system that complies with current regulations. The sizing -of the system must be suitable for the frequency, power supply voltage and electrical absorption of the -machine, as indicated in the technical characteristics of the V automatic cutting machine. -The electrical system must provide adequate electrical power. In case of the machine is equipped with the -TMOV system (to travel from table to table, a system suitable for the purpose must be used for its power -supply: cable chain, or "festoon" flat cable. -In addition to the electrical power supply, pneumatic power must also be provided to operate the devices -installed on the cutting machine. -The customer must prepare a power supply line consisting of an electric line and a pneumatic line, suitable -for the required characteristics. -The power supply line must go up to the system power supply sockets, where a main switch or a connec- -tion to the system control panel will be installed on the wall and in a covered point. -WARNING! -Any operation in which live parts and electrical components must be accessed must be car- -ried out only by qualified personnel. -WARNING! -Be sure there is no power when operating with the wires of the main terminal: electrocution -hazard. -WARNING! -It is absolutely forbidden for anyone to intervene on the electrical connection between the -machine and the power line. -WARNING -Before connecting, use a voltmeter to ensure that the voltage between line phases corre- -sponds at 400Vac. -Verify the existence of a ground system and its efficiency. Verify that the power supply line is -correctly sized for the machine electrical input and that there are proper overload and short -circuit protections. Verify that the master switch, placed upstream, is in open position. -WARNING! -Connect the PE terminal of the machine to an earthing system compliant with the standards -in force. The earthing efficiency of the plant's electrical system is the responsibility of the -user. Use a section of cable to power the machine in compliance with the standards in force. -> PPEPPE -Precautions to be taken for proper functioning, free from electrical disturbances: -e Check that the protection of the differential switch (RCD, to which the machine is connected, is not -less than 0.3 class A, B. -e Connect the power line possibly to a separate branch, avoiding to connect it in series with the power -supply of other machines already installed. -e Avoid taking the power supply for other users. -NOTICE -The functionality of the equipment on board the machine is subject to electrical problems, -such as voltage spikes, current or frequency fluctuations, and interruptions in the supply of -electrical power. It is the total responsibility of the user to ensure adequate electrical supply. -WARNING! -Before starting the machine, perform checks on the correct connection of the voltage. -Electrical terminal for power supply and -PE terminal (inside the electrical panel. -Fig.2 - Power supply input terminals and PE terminal. -3.4.1 PNEUMATIC CONNECTION -The machine must be connected to a compressed air system that ensures a constant pressure of 6 bar -and a flow rate of 150 liters per minute (300 |/min if the blade cooling device is installed. -The pneumatic line must be connected to the pneumatic system of the cutting room or directly to a com- -pressor: it is recommended to use a valve to shut off the air flow if necessary during the maintenance -phase. -: Compressed air inlet: connect the air hose from the : -: compressor here. The air hose comes from inside i -: the electrical box. -: Compressed air outlet - this hose is already con- -inected to the pneumatic system of the machine. -ooD s -Fig.3pneumatic control unit -NOTICE -It is recommended to use an air hose with a diameter of 10x6 mm for the pneumatic connec- -tion, in order to ensure adequate air flow. -4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION -V machine consists of the following parts: -Cutting beam -Cutting head -HMI operator panel -Cutting conveyor table (bristles conveyor -PWNER -EM DESCRIPTION -oN aM -Unloading conveyor table -Support for polythilene paper roll -Electrical box and suction system -Console computer with program -Fig.4machine description -The V automatic cutting machine has been designed and built for cutting materials such as fabric or simi- -lar in single-layer, single-sheet, or multiple formats. To perform this operation, it is equipped with a -cutting head installed on the robotic beam that moves on a bristles conveyor. -The V machine consists of a conveyor cutting table (4 where the material to be cut is positioned. The -cutting table surface is made up of a set of multi-needle bristles that support the fabric, allowing the -blade to move through the bristles needles without damaging them. The suction passes through the bris- -tles and reaches the fabric to be held during cutting. -The "Cutting Beam" (1 moves along the entire length of the cutting conveyor, and the "Robotic Cutting -Head" (2 moves above the cutting beam. A blade is installed inside the cutting head and moves alter- -nately to cut the fabric. Depending on the provided V model, other tools can also be installed on the -cutting head. -After the cutting conveyor, the unloading table (5 is positioned, consisting of a conveyor belt. The cut -fabric automatically or manually moves from the cutting conveyor to the unloading table, where it can be -collected. -Underneath the unloading table, there is the electrical box (7, the main switch for turning the machine -on/off, and the blower that generates suction inside the cutting area to hold the material. -To create a vacuum to hold the material, the cutting surface must be covered with a high-intensity poly- -thene paper sheet that is impermeable to air. The roll of polythene paper is placed on its support (6 lo- -cated at the entrance of the cutting table. -The operator can control the cutting process and set parameters to cut the markers (cutting files through -the software installed on the computer (8 placed on a console fixed to the unloading table. Commands -to move the beam and cutting head are given through the operator panel "HMI" (3 located on one side -of the beam. -During the cutting procedure, the operator must be positioned next to the machine at a safe distance to -monitor the execution of the cut and potentially modify the execution settings of the work cycle. -4.2 COMPUTER CONSOLE -Monitor -Emergency button -Keyboard and mouse -Machine on indicator light Emergency machine light -Motor reset switch : Emergency button -Fig.5computer console -Monitor: used to display the software running on the machine. It is a touchscreen monitor. -Keyboard and Mouse: used to interact with the computer. -Machine On Indicator (WHITE color: lights up when the main switch of the machine is turned on. -Emergency Indicator (ORANGE color: indicates if any of the emergency devices are activated -4.8 "Safety Devices". If the light is on, the machine's motors cannot be turned on. -Motor reset Switch: switch to provide power to the motors. It won't function if any of the safety devices -are activated (and the orange light is on. -Emergency Button: cuts power to all motors, interrupting any machine cycle. -4.3 OPERATOR CONSOLE ON BEAM -Emergency -button -Remote enter + -Pause button -Fig.6operator console located on the beam -Emergency Button: Removes power from all motors, interrupting any machine work cycle. If pressed, re- -lease the button to enable motor activation. -Remote Enter + Pause Button: Used to confirm certain machine operations involving residual risk. During -the cutting process, this button's function changes: it acts as a "PAUSE" button; once pressed, the cutting -machine stops. Press again to resume the interrupted procedure. -HMI (Operator Panel: It's the interface for controlling the machine. It consists of multiple s, some of -which are opened automatically by the software, while others can be opened by the operator. The opera- -tor panel is a touch screen. A light touch is sufficient to activate any of the panel's buttons. Do not press -forcefully on the operator panel. -NOTICE -Q Do not use sharp tools or objects to activate the buttons on the operator panel. -To clean the touch screen, rub the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth. This removes dust and other -particles that could scratch the screen. . -4.3.1 OPERATOR CONSOLE ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BEAM -Fig.6aoperator console on opposite side of the beam -On the opposite side of the operator, a keypad for beam control can be installed. The keypad has 4 arrow -buttons to move the cutting head in four directions, a button to activate and deactivate suction, and a colli- -mation button to set the position of a chosen .. -4.4 ELECTRIC BOX FRONT PANEL -Machine serial number -Suction inverter -interface -Main switch -Computer -Faucet -Gauge pressure -Pneumatic control unit -Pressure regulator, -Senne emeeee OF -Fig.7 - devices on the front panel of the electrical box -Machine serial number plate: displays the serial number of the machine and other specific information. -Main switch: to turn on/off the machine. -Pneumatic control unit: connect the pneumatic air supply to the input of this device. Indicates the amount -of pressure supplied to the machine and is equipped with a pressure regulator and a shut-off valve. -Suction inverter interface: the working frequency of the suction inverter is displayed on the screen of this -device. Buttons are also available to access the suction inverter's parameters (only for qualified technical -personnel. -Computer: is where the cutting machine software is installed and where all the parameters for the correct -operation of the machine are stored. The computer is connected to the machine control and possibly to -the cutting room network through an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. The software can read cutting files -from any available source: local hard drive, USB drive, flash drive, network, or cloud. -4.5 BUTTON PANEL -4.5.1 UNLOADING TABLE BUTTON PANEL -Conveyors i ; Emergency -pause button Sra. button -Cutting => Unloading -conveyor } 5 conveyor -advance Ss advance -button button -Fig.8unloading table button panel -Unloading conveyor advance button: Press this button to advance the unloading table belt. Release the -button to stop the advancement. -Cutting conveyor advance button: Press this button to advance the bristles cutting conveyor. This button is -disabled while a cutting cycle is in progress. -Conveyors pause button: Press this button to pause the advancement of both the bristles cutting conveyor -and the unloading table conveyor. When pause is activated, the button will light up and the conveyors will -not move. Press the pause button again to resume conveyor advancement. -Emergency button: Disengages power to all motors, interrupting any machine cycle. Reset the button to -enable the machine's motors to turn on again. -4.5.2 CUTTING CONVEYOR BUTTON PANEL -Cutting conveyor Unloading conveyor -advance button advance button -Forward -translation -of the machine -Backward -translation -Emergency of the machine -button -Fig.9cutting conveyor button panel -Forward machine translation: Press and hold this button to move the entire machine along the rails in the -direction of the arrow next to the button. Release the button to stop the motorized translation. -Backward machine translation: Press and hold this button to move the entire machine along the rails in -the direction of the arrow next to the button. Release the button to stop the motorized translation. -Unloading conveyor advance button: Press this button to advance the unloading table belt. Release the -button to stop the advancement. -Cutting conveyor advance button: Press this button to advance the bristles cutting conveyor. This button is -disabled while a cutting cycle is in progress. -Emergency button: Disengages power to all motors, interrupting any machine cycle. Reset the button to -enable the machine's motors to turn on again. -4.6 CUTTING HEAD -Vibration box -Knife holder -Laser spot -eS. -Drilling device -Sharpening -assembly -Presser foot -Fig.10cutting head -Vibration Box: This assembly is connected to the knife motor to generate the reciprocal movement of the -knife. At the end of the vibration box, the knife holder is positioned, which is the part where the knife must -be installed . -Drill Assembly: This tool is used to create holes within the fabric. There are various options for the drilling -tool: different sizes for the drill bit and punching devices with hollow tips. It is possible to install two drill- -ing assemblies on the same cutting head of the V machine . -Sharpening Assembly: This tool is used to sharpen the blade. The sharpening cycle is managed automati- -cally by the V machine's software . -Presser foot: The knife slides guided within this assembly. The V machine's software automatically controls -the pressure and position of the presser foot: when necessary, it is lowered to the mattress level and ap- -plies pressure based on the set parameters. The recess under the presser foot touches the fabric and glides -over it, potentially following the contours of the mattress. -Laser spot: Used to set the origin of the marker and to display the position of the s. -The cutting head is also equipped with other optional tools: -Cooling device: Blows cold air onto the knife to keep it at a low temperature. -Second drill: Can be a needle drill like the main one, or it can be a punch. -4.7 SUPPORT FOR POLYETHYLENE PAPER ROLL -Roll of -~ polyethylene -paper -Handle == -Height lock ] / Guide bar -Fig.11support for polyethylene paper roll -Handle: Used to unwind or rewind the polyethylene paper roll. -Cone: The polyethylene paper roll is held in place by two cones (one on each side. The position of both -cones is adjustable. -Polyethylene paper roll: Placed on a shaft that rotates on bearings. After a mattress has been laid or -moved onto the cutting table, the operator must cover the entire cutting table with a poly paper foil. If a -surface is not well covered, there is a loss of suction and the vacuum generated is weak. When machine -does a bite, the suction generated in the cutting zone hold the poly foil attached to the fabric and the bris- -tles conveyor pulls the foil rotating the roll. -Guide bar: The polyethylene paper roll rotates around this bar before being placed on the mattress. The -bar adheres the foil to the mattress. -Height block: Use this device to adjust the height of the guide bar, depending on the height of the mattress -to be cut. -4.8 BRISTLES CONVEYOR TABLE -Bristles -Exit comb -Fig.12cutting table bristles -Bristles: these are square-shaped blocks that together make up the surface of the cutting table. The tip of -the knife sinks into the needles of the bristles and moves without damaging them. They need to be regu- -larly cleaned of fabric and dust deposits, and are consumable materials: it is advisable to replace damaged -bristles to ensure proper support for the fabric. -Exit comb: the layer moves from the cutting zone to the discharge zone through this comb, which defines -the limit of the suction box. -4.9 SAFETY DEVICES -Fig.13dislocation of the safety devices -The V cutting machine is equipped with devices and other measures designed to prevent injuries to peo- -ple and damage to sensitive parts of the machinery. This will explain the location and provide a -description of the safety devices. -WARNING! -In dangerous situations, press one of the red emergency buttons to avoid personal injury. -To resume operations interrupted by the activation of any of the safety devices, remove the cause of the -interruption, return the device to its neutral position, ensure that there are no dangers to people near the -machine, and restore the motors using the switch on the computer console 4.2. Follow the -procedures explained in Appendix B - Troubleshooting to resume the interrupted cutting. -4.9.1 OBSTACLE DETECTION ACTUATORS -To avoid accidental contact of the moving machine with people and/or objects that may be inside the -danger zone, the cutting beam is equipped with actuators that move upon contact, activating electrome- -chanical sensors that cut off power to the motors points labeled 1 in on the previous . -Obstacle detection bumpers are mounted on both sides of the cutting beam. To operate the machine, re- -move the obstacle that has collided with one of the safety bumpers, return the bumper to its neutral po- -sition and reactivate the motors. -Obstacle detection actuators: -one on each side of the beam, -total 4 -Fig.14one of the obstacle detection actuator -4.9.2 EMERGENCY BUTTONS -The machine is equipped with five "emergency stop" buttons (red mushroom with mechanical lock as -shown in (labeled with number 2: -e next to the HMI operator panel; -e onthe opposite side of the cutting beam; -e next to the computer console; -e at both fabric entry corners; -e at both corners of the unloading table. -Activating an emergency button causes an immediate interruption of all machine functions by turning off -the motors. The cutting process can be resumed by releasing the stop button (it must be turned clockwise -until it clicks, restarting the motors, and following the procedure for resuming job. -NOTICE -QO The activation of an emergency button is indicated by turning on the orange indicator next to -the computer console and by the status indicator light above the cutting head housing, which -emits a flashing orange light. -I -a -Emergency ' Emergency -button on a button on -operator side \ wre opposite side -Computer console -: Active emergency Emergency -Cutting conveyor corner Unloading conveyor corner -Emergency Emergency -: button button -Fig.15position of emergency buttons -4.9.3 OVER-STROKE CONTROLS -The V cutting machine has three levels of over-stroke controls that work in cascade and prevent excess -movement: -e The electronic cam, managed at the software level, prevents the cutting beam and cutting head from -moving beyond the set limits. -e Electromechanical limit sensor: There are 2 limit sensors present that activate if the cutting robot exits -the working area. The limit sensors are installed on a side bracket of the beam and on one side of the -cutting head, covered by the housing point 3 in . If one of them is triggered, it halts any -movement of the machine by cutting power to the motors. To restart the motors, move the cutting -head or cutting beam away from the triggered sensor by approximately 5cm; once the emergency -light on the computer console is turned off, you can operate the switch to restart the motors and con- -tinue with the work. -e Mechanical end stop: a pair of impact buffers mounted on both ends of the cutting table and on both -ends of the beam intercept the beam and/or cutting head at solid points to stop their travel without -causing damage to sensitive parts of the machine. The machine will hit these bumpers after the limit -switch has already been activated (the beam and/or cutting head will move by inertia for some dis- -tance after the motors are already off. To resume work, follow the procedure described in the previ- -ous point. -End-of-travel sensor for the head, located -beneath the cutting head cover -Cam that activates the end-of-travel senso -Fig.16over-stroke sensor on the cutting head -4.9.4 CUTTING HEAD COVER SENSOR -The "open cover" sensor is installed on the cutting head (indicated with number 4 in . It detects -the removal of the cutting head cover and interrupts any machine movement by turning off the motors. -Reposition the cutting head cover to restart the motors and continue using the machine. -4.9.5 T-MOV SAFETY DEVICES -If the machine is equipped with the T-MOV device (for lateral translation from table to table, there are -three safety devices identified with number 5 in : an end stop positioned near the translation rail -for detecting the translation end stop, visible only by removing the side cover of the cutting conveyor; -two push actuators placed at the corners of the cutting conveyor ( . -Lateral actuator, one -per machine side -Fig.18lateral actuator for machine translation safety -4.9.6 HEAD PROTECTION -The cutting head is protected by a cover against accidental contact with the knife and all parts that move -during the activation of the knife motor. -WARNING! -Do not use the machine without the cutting head cover. -4.9.7 PROTECTION OF TRANSMISSION PARTS IN MOTION -All moving transmission parts are protected by fixed guards with complete segregation. -4.9.8 ELECTRICAL PARTS PROTECTION -The electrical panel, electrical terminals, and motors are protected by covers. -4.10 STOP AND PAUSE DEVICES -There are three ways to suspend the ongoing work: HOLD, PAUSE, and STOP. -HOLD mode: by pressing the HOLD button on the HMI or software , the machine suspends all move- -ments: press the PLAY button on the HMI to continue the interrupted procedure. During the HOLD mode, -it is not possible to move the machine: the machine's operations are like frozen in the current situation. -PAUSE mode: by pressing the remote enter button next to the HMI when a cut is in progress, the machine -finishes cutting the current track and goes into PAUSE mode, lifting the knife and the presser foot; on the -HMI , it is possible to open the screen with the 4 direction buttons to move the cutting head. Press the -remote enter button again to resume job from where it was interrupted: the cutting head returns auto- -matically to the correct position and resumes job. -STOP mode: the STOP button interrupts the cutting procedure. To resume the interrupted job, it is neces- -sary to restart the cut: the machine resumes cutting from the next after the STOP, or from the begin- -ning of the last that was not completed before the STOP button was pressed. -NOTICE -If the STOP button was pressed during the conveyor movement, always check the cutting posi- -tion by doing a simulation of a with the laser spot before resuming job. -b GO rm G -ll 1200 -141C -@ 107 mbar -0% RIVERQ@ ~ FLESE@ -HOLD button -Fig.19cut in progress on HMI -} @ % i -CO 1 @ 600 -89C -@ mbar -~X% RIVERQ@ ~ FLESE@ -STOP button PLAY button -Press to pause the machine -Fig.21pause call button -s.r.|. -Fig. when HOLD function is activated -STOP button HOLD button -4..1 CONVEYOR PAUSE BUTTON -It is possible to pause the cutting and unloading conveyors, allowing the beam to continue cutting the -patterns present in the cutting area. To do this, press the blue button on the unloading table control panel: -the light inside the button will turn on, indicating that the belt pause is active; press the button again to -deactivate the pause - the button will turn off. -This button does not pause the cutting robot, only the cutting and unloading conveyors: to pause the -cutting robot, use the button on the operator panel. -You can pre-set the conveyor pause: while the cutting robot is cutting, if you press the conveyor pause -button, the button will light up and the conveyors will enter pause mode: this means that when the robot -finishes cutting the current cutting window's content, the machine will not advance the layer until the con- -veyor pause button is deactivated. -Press to activate the -pause of the conveyors -Fig.23conveyor pause button -WARNING! -When the machine is in "hold" or "pause," do not approach moving parts as it could be -accidentally reactivated! -WARNING! -Even while the machine is in "hold" or "pause," pay attention if you intend to approach -the cutting area: the machine's motors are still active! -WARNING! -If you need to approach moving parts, press the emergency button ! -WARNING! -Do not use the pause devices to stop the machine in case of danger! -WARNING! -In case of danger, use the emergency buttons! -PrP eP Pe -4.11 VISUAL SIGNALING DEVICES -The V cutting machine is equipped with signal lights to indicate specific states of the machine. -The lights are located: -. On the computer console -. On the cutting head -. On the unloading table control panel -Signaling lights on the computer console: -. White light: If lit, indicates machine power is present; turns on when the main switch is activated -4.2 and 4.4 -. Orange light: If lit, indicates the activation of a safety device 4.9 -Machine on indicator light Be Emergency machine light -Signaling light on the cutting head: -The signaling light on the cutting head assumes different colors depending on the machine's state . -1. White light: The machine is powered on -2. Green light: The motors are activated -3. Blue light: The machine is in cutting phase, work in progress -4. Flashing orange light: A safety device is active -Signaling light on the -. | cutting head -Signaling light on the unloading table control panel: -Blue light: If lit, the conveyor movement pause is active. In both the cutting process and manual control, -the conveyors cannot advance. Deactivate the pause (blue light off to enable conveyor movement -4..1. -Conveyors pause indicator & -4.12 DEFINITIONS -In this manual, numerous terms will be used to refer to parts or areas of the cutting machine. You can find -some of them in the diagram below. -Direction Y = marker height -Unloading table Direction X = marker length -Computer console -Fabric -exit comb -Cutting area start -HMI -Auxiliary console (operator panel -Bristles conveyor -Cutting area end -Fabric entry -comb -SPREADING TABLE -5. OPERATING THE CUTTER Ve -5.1 MACHINE STARTUP -Please read the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual before using the cutting machine. -1. Open the front door of the cutting machine and turn on the main switch: the white "machine on" indi- -cator on the computer console and the cutting head will light up, and the HMI on the beam console -will start. Turn on the PC using the dedicated button located on the upper side of the computer case. -Main switch -Position of the -computers -power button -- Main switch and PC behind the door -2. Turn on the machine's motors by operating the "motor reset" switch: the green "motors on" indicator -on the cutting head will light up. If any safety device is active, the orange "emergency machine" indi- -cator will be lit, and the motors will remain off: check which safety device is active, bring it to the neu- -tral position, and restore the motors . -Machine on indicator light | Emergency machine light Green light, means motors activated -Motor reset switch -27computer console 27asignaling light on the -cutting head -WARNING! -A If the orange EMERGENCY MACHINE indicator ( is lit, it means a safety device has -been activated 4, and it is not possible to power the machine's motors. Check -all safety devices and return the activated switch to the neutral position: when the orange -indicator goes off, you can power the motors . -5.2 STARTING THE VCUT CUTTING PROGRAM -Double-click the left mouse button on the VCUT icon located on the computer desktop. The VCUT program -will start, and the following screen will be displayed : -Sage qg85a -28initial screen of the VCUT program -The software performs an analysis of all machine components, informing the operator if any device is not -in the correct position or is not ready to operate. If the motors are not yet turned on, an error message -window will notify the operator that the machine is not ready to operate, and the bar at the top of the -screen will be red. Start the machine's motors and press the OK button on the error message window. You -may need to acknowledge multiple alerts, depending on the machine model and the activation of various -devices. Once the machine is ready, the bar at the top of the screen will be displayed in orange, and a mes- -sage will indicate the machine's status ("Machine Ready". -In case other warning messages are displayed, different from those shown in , resolve the issue -described in the message or contact technical support. -Information -8 CNC1 Error:Machine motors OFF -29Startup warning messages: turn on the motors -and click OK to clear the errors . -NOTICE: -If after turning on the machine, the motor control devices are not ready and enabled for opera- -tion, the operator HMI panel will display the Alerts showing an Ethercat circuit alarm. -Press the "Restart Ethercat" button on the HMI and wait for all Ethercat circuit checks to -initialize and display the green light (= no alarms. -5.3 MACHINE ZEROING -The V cutting machine does not require axis zeroing: it remembers the position even when the machine is -turned off and is immediately ready for use. -5.4 POSITIONING OF THE LAYER TO BE CUT -Bring the layer to be cut inside the cutting area, onto the bristles conveyor. Use the conveyor advance -button located on the conveyor control panel to position the layer for cutting: it is advisable to bring the -layer as far forward as possible, without exceeding the laser pointer's limit position. It is also recommend- -ed to align the layer as parallel as possible to the cutting plane. -Press to move the -bristles conveyor -bristles conveyor advance button -w -w -NOTICE: -Pay attention to the position of the layer on the cutting table: it must not be placed beyond the -laser collimator's position when the cutting beam is at its minimum limit. -NOTICE: -The compressed fabric layer under suction must not exceed the maximum thickness allowed by -the machine's specifications. -5.5 POSITIONING OF THE POLYETHYLENE PAPER FOIL -To keep the fabric steady during cutting, it is necessary to cover the entire cutting area with a sheet of pol- -yethylene paper. Unroll the paper sheet from the roll positioned above the support brackets at the end of -the cutting table and cover the entire cutting zone (not just the layer to be cut, but the entire bristles ta- -ble. -Press to move the bristles conveyor Correct layer position -Positioning of the fabric within the cutting area. -polyethylene paper roll -polyethylene paper roll -s.r.|. (oltre ge -5.6 UPLOAD A CUTFILE -1. Click on the OPEN FILE button in the bottom menu ( . The cutting file selection menu will open -( . -PORTO emma -PROFILI -33OPEN FILE button -ISO STANDARD PERFORMANCE QUALITY -oy -Coa -34cutting file selection menu -2. Set the appropriate parameters for cutting the marker (the cutfile by choosing from the elaboration, -execution, and geometry profiles (if "Recipes" are enabled, only the recipe name will be visible. -3. Choose the direction that the marker should have in the cutting area . -4. Set the ISO coefficient that establishes the unit of measurement used in file creation (the software can -detect the correct size of most cutting files by setting 2. and enabling "automatic coefficient". -5. Click on OPEN to open the file search menu ( and select the file to be opened. The chosen file -will be displayed in the preview window ( . -6. 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The last chosen file will replace the previous one. -NOTICE -It is necessary to choose a cutting profile for each category, or a valid cutting recipe, otherwise -the program will not be able to open any file. -oO -INFO -Press the JOIN button after selecting the first marker to build a layer composed of multi- -ple files. The procedure is as follows: -Select the first file at the head of the layer. -Press JOIN. -Select the second file. -Press JOIN. -Select the third file. ...continue until the layer is complete. After selecting the last file that is -part of the layer, press the OK button. -WPWwNnNr -It is possible to set a distance between the various queued files, in addition to choosing wheth- -er to queue them horizontally or vertically ( . -Space between joined markers [mm] | -o -X ON iY: -JOIN -37JOIN button 38settings to generate a multiple files layer -39VCUT screen with the selected file -The chosen file is then displayed on the main screen of the VCUT software, where the file dimensions, -name, and selected cutting profiles are also shown. To modify the cutting settings for the current file, ac- -cess the "Quick Parameters" menu ( by pressing the button on the side of the screen. Changes -made in this menu only affect the file currently being cut -eee -Quick Parameters menu -a CLT -5.7 TURN ON THE SUCTION -Turn on the suction by pressing the designated icon on the operator panel ( . The VCUT program -sets the level based on the parameters of the selected execution profile (refer to the VCUT software manu- -al. If necessary, adjust the suction level and the maximum inverter power that you intend to use by modi- -fying the execution parameters, the quick parameters , or directly on the operator panel by pressing -the displayed vacuum value. -button to activate the suction -Change the suction level from the quick parameters menu -The value next to the "turbine" symbol displays the real-time vacuum pressure on the cutting table of the -machine. -NOTICE -OQ The gray-colored turbine button indicates "suction off"; when colored green, it indicates -"suction on." -5.8 SETTING THE ORIGIN OF THE LAYER -After opening the file in the VCUT program, the operator panel displays the as shown in . -Esk -[oe -OxC -job preparing -1. Move the cutting head using the arrow buttons located within the black wheel, and position the laser -pointer so that it aligns with the layers origin ( . The movements from the arrow buttons are -in "slow" mode for the first 2 seconds, and then switch to "fast" mode. -The laser pointer is located at -the layer's origin (zero point. -layers origin -2. Press the "ORIGIN" button ( along with the remote ENTER button: the machine captures the -layer's origin point and moves to the layer's end point (or to the cutting window's limits. -5D | -ORIGIN button ALIGNMENT button -s.r.|. Colt] ao ee YT} -3. Verify the proper alignment of the layer using the laser pointer. If needed, move the laser spot to the -correct end layer position, and press the alignment calculation button ( . The machine will -capture the point, adjust the layer alignment in the software, and move the laser spot to the opposite -side of the layer. -4. Visually check if the laser spot is over the layer. If it is not, repeat the procedure from step 1, trying to -get closer to the layer edge, allowing less tolerance. Alternatively, ensure that the file dimensions are -compatible with the layer dimensions. -NOTICE -If the machine does not have enough space to display the maximum Y-axis clearance with the -laser spot, the head will remain at the alignment confirmation point, but the layer position has -still been captured. -WARNING: -After confirming the layer's origin, the machine moves rapidly towards the end of the cutting -area. Be careful not to be hit by the beam during this movement. -If a layer origin is placed in such a way that it doesn't allow cutting one or more patterns because they are -not entirely within the cutting area, even in subsequent windows, the operator panel will display a red bar -in the direction where the marker exceeds the cutting area . Trying to initiate the cutting -procedure under these conditions, the software will warn that a portion of the marker cannot be cut be- -cause it falls outside the cutting area and will ask whether to proceed anyway. By confirming the choice, -the machine starts cutting while discarding the patterns that do not fit within the cutting area as it pro- -gresses through each cutting window. If the cutting start is canceled, the machine exits the procedure, and -the origin and alignment process will need to be repeated, ensuring not to exceed the cutting area's limits. -CS -O, The red bar indicates -READY TO START -that a portion of the -marker exceeds in -height on the -opposite side of the -operator. -SR... 8 -~~. X JEANS-TOPAZ.- 141C 107 -47Marker is over the cutting area limits -NOTICE -Q The software calculates the position of the patterns even in the subsequent windows. There- -fore, if an excessive layer alignment angle value is given, it is possible that a portion of the -marker exceeds the machine limits not in the current window, but in one of the following ones. -5.9 DRILL BIT TEMPERATURE -The temperature of the drill bit is managed from the operator panel. To change the temperature, access -the "drill" menu by pressing the icon on the job preparing . -gy gee > O SET #1 SET #2 -4 90C LL 4s 2000 Lb -Temperatura Temperatura -57C 25C -48Drill bit tip temperature control screen -The "drill" menu displays the set temperature and the measured temperature. Use the arrow buttons next -to the set temperature to increase or decrease the desired value. If the set temperature is higher than the -currently measured temperature at the drill bit tip, the indicator below the "temperature" label turns red. -If the set temperature is lower than the measured temperature, the indicator turns green. -Press the button with the floppy disk icon to save the settings. -WARNING -It takes a few minutes for the drill bit tip to cool down after the heating module has been -turned off or after the cutting machine has been powered off. -BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET HURT!!! -WARNING -A Do not touch the drill bit tip or the heating module! -DANGER OF BURNING! -INFO -In case the V cutting machine is equipped with two drills, the "drill" menu will display SET #1 -and SET #2 to control the temperature of both drill tips. The two tips can be set to different -temperatures. -5.10 START TO CUT -The operator can control the position of any pattern in the cutting area using the SIMULATION function on -the operator panel . By choosing to simulate 0 (zero, the laser will display the outline -of the marker. If you intend to simulate a specific , press the number O, and a virtual keypad will ap- -pear on the operator panel. Enter the number of the you want to check and press the ENTER button. -Then press the POSITION CHECK button (simulation of cutting with the laser spot. -The laser spot follows the profile of the chosen , allowing the operator to see if the position of this -on the layer is correct. If the selected cannot be fully reached by the laser spot, the simulation -cannot begin, and the error message "INCORRECT TO SIMULATE" will be displayed. However, the -will still be cut if it is within the cutting area. -During the simulation of individual s, it is possible to put the machine on HOLD and adjust the suction -amount. -POSITION CHECK of -the : the -number next to it -indicates the -to simulate. -Sra -49pattern position check -onom -If it is necessary to correct the position of the marker, use the MARKER SHIFTING function ( : on -the marker shifting , choose the translation direction and distance (measured in tenths of a millime- -ter - each press of the arrow button corresponds to 1 mm of translation. Confirm the new position with -the confirmation button and return to the previous . Start the cutting procedure by pressing the -START button ( . -Confirm the -translation -Translation distance -0 |@ -ono -5|0marker SHIFTING -NOTICE -Q To start the POSITION CHECK and the CUT, press the respective buttons for a duration of 2 sec- -onds. Pressing the POSITION CHECK and START buttons for too short a time will not activate the -function. -s.r.|. Colt] ao YT XR O -Monox -eee -onog oh sence -OX RIVER@ ~FLESE@ -51START the cutting procedure -NOTICE -QO If a part of the marker is found to be outside the cutting area, the operator panel software -alerts the user about this issue ( and asks whether to proceed with the cut or cancel it. -If the choice is made to proceed with the cut, the s that are partially or completely outside -the cutting area will be excluded (they will not be cut. -5.11 CUTTING IN PROGRESS -After starting the cutting procedure, the displayed on the HMI is the one shown in , and the -lamp above the cutting head emits a blue light (=cutting in progress. During the cutting execution, it is pos- -sible to: -modify the oscillation speed of the knife using the +/- buttons next to the knife symbol. The current -setting is displayed next to the two buttons as a percentage of the motor's maximum speed. The maxi- -mum speed depends on the machine model. -modify the presser foot pressure using the +/- buttons next to the presser foot symbol. The current -setting is displayed next to the two buttons. -e suspend the cutting process by pressing the HOLD button: the machine "freezes" all movements. In this -context, it is possible to modify the cutting execution parameters, shift the cutfile's position, turn off -the suction, and perform other control operations. Press the RESUME button to allow the machine to -continue cutting, or press the STOP button to terminate the cutting procedure ( . . -e Put the cutting process in PAUSE mode by pressing the remote ENTER button: the machine completes -the current segment's execution (from point to point of the , then lifts the knife and presser -foot, and deactivates the knife oscillation. The JOGS button (directional arrows appears, and the oper- -ator can move the cutting head to any position, modify the execution parameters, turn off suction, and -perform other control operations. Close the JOGS window and press the remote ENTER button to re- -sume cutting: the machine returns to the stored position and will continue cutting from the precise -point where it was interrupted. -e modify the suction values: press the current suction value, and a pop-up will open, allowing you -to modify the pressure values and the maximum power available to the inverter. -e move the cutting position of the cutfile above the layer: press the icon with the symbol of the two -shirts to open the translation ( , where you can move the position of all the s by -using the four directional arrows. The cutfile's position will update to the next after confirming -the translation. This function is available both during the ongoing cutting process and in HOLD mode. -A I | % -Presser foot Oo ll 1200 -pressure Te Re -OOX RIVER @ FLESE@ -Cutfile translation -button -Knife oscillation -controls -52cutting in progress -WARNING -When the machine is in HOLD, do not approach the moving parts as they can be accidentally -AN activated! -WARNING -When the machine is in PAUSE, be cautious if you intend to approach the cutting area: the -machine motors are still active. -INFO -The FLESE indicator shows whether the knife flex correction is active or not (smart knife, as -per the execution parameter settings. The availability of the FLESE function depends on the -model of the cutting machine. -INFO -The RIVER indicator light is lit when the cutting is initiated in River mode (cutting and convey- -or feed synchronized. -SS -b @ % & -= | Om -X RIVER@ FLESE@ cll 1200 -y a -orc -@ 107 mbar -O70% RIVER @ FLESE@ -B00 -STOP button RESUME button -53HOLD function -JOGS pop-up window -Oo} @m -CO a 1200 -U3 -OX RIVER@ ~~ FLESE@ -107 mbar -0% RIVER @ FLESE@ -54Use of the JOGS window while the machine is in PAUSE. -s.r.|. Colt] ao eed -Monox -5.12 CHANGE OF THE CUTTING SETTINGS -While the cutting procedure is in progress, it is possible to access the cutting parameters table in the VCUT -software to modify them according to the needs. -The essential parameters have been grouped under the "Quick Parameters" column. Pressing the -"Execution" or "Geometry" buttons provides access to all the parameters used for cutting the current -marker . -Any changes made to these parameters are effective only for the ongoing cut; upon opening the next -cutting file, the changes are lost as the parameters revert to the values stored in their respective execution -or geometry profiles. -Press the "APPLY" button to implement the made changes. -Roya -Modifiable parame- -ters during cutting. -eee -APPLY button -Geometry parameters -Coon -55Modification of parameters during cutting -a CLT -5.13 END OF THE CUTTING PROCEDURE -After the cutting is completed, the machine stops while keeping the STAND-BY suction active (unless the -suction has been chosen to be deactivated - refer to the VCUT software manual. -The operator panel returns to the HOME , where functions such as "Transversal Cutting," "Return to -Home Position, opening the next file in the queue, or accessing the service are available -. -Opening the next -file in the queue -SERVICE Job preparing -Return to HOME Transversal -position cut -56HOME -NOTICE -To perform the transversal cut or return to the Home position, press the respective button asso- -ciated with the remote ENTER key on the side of the operator panel. -NOTICE -The transversal cut is performed at the position indicated by the laser spot. The minimum and -maximum limits for transversal cut are set in the VCUT program settings. -INFO -The button to open the next file in the queue works only if a job list has been prepared using -the QCUT program (refer to the VCUT software manual. -INFO -The HOME position is adjustable in the VCUT program parameters. -After cutting the poly foil, you can unload the cut pieces that remain in the cutting area. Simultaneously -press the conveyors feed buttons on the unloading table control panel or the conveyor control panel -( until the layer reaches a convenient position for unloading the pieces. Releasing the button -pressure will stop the conveyors. You can also press only the unloading conveyor feed button if the layer is -already entirely on the unloading table. -Conveyors feed advancement buttons on Conveyors feed advancement buttons on -the cutting conveyor control panel. the unloading table control panel. -57location of the buttons to move the conveyors -NOTICE -QO It's also possible to move the conveyors by using the virtual buttons on the operator panel -. -Conveyors feed advancement buttons -on the HMI operator panel. -58buttons to move the conveyors on the HMI home -OnO -WARNING -Climbing onto the unloading table or cutting conveyor to perform unloading operations is pro- -hibited. -5.14 LATERAL TRANSLATION OF THE MACHINE T-MOV FUNCTION -If equipped with the T-MOV system, the V machine is motorized to move guided by tracks, shifting from -one spreading table to another. -Use the dedicated buttons located on the cutting conveyor control panel ( : press and hold the -button corresponding to the moving direction. Release the button once the machine is aligned with the -spreading table upon reaching the destination. -Press the button for the -desired direction. -59buttons to move the machine -There is also the possibility of storing table positions and controlling the machine's translation until it -reaches the selected table. -From the operator panel on the beam, press the icon to access the service and activate table position -detection ( 59b. -At this point, by pressing and holding the translation button, the machine will begin to translate until it -reaches the next table in the direction it is moving. The translation will automatically stop upon reaching -the desired position. -To continue translating to the next table, release the direction button and press it again. -Oo -y -a FOO -A O=0 EthercaT -EMTirve @ Gear X OK ; oO intToK @ -ty ri -SOaALH -EMTagio @ Tolleranza NIT FAULT @ -Motori @ of @ -Aliarmi e CARTER TESTA rautT @ -role -Press the T-MOVE button to -activate precise stop -59bActivation of the stop on the selected table. -NOTICE -QO The machine will not start translating if the speed synchronization cable between the spreading -table and the cutting conveyor is present and connected. Disconnect the synchronization plug -before moving the machine ( . -60position of the speed synchronization connection between the spreading table and the -cutting conveyor -If the machine reaches one end of the tracks, a safety device shuts off the motors and stops the machine's -movement. To restart the machine's motors, it's necessary to deactivate the recently triggered safety de- -vice: go to the front door of the electrical panel, rotate and hold the "end switch bypass" key in position -while operating the motor start switch on the PC console. Release the motor start switch but keep the by- -pass key engaged while a second person operates the translation direction buttons to bring the machine to -the correct position. -NOTICE -QO Two people are required to reposition the machine since the end-of-track sensor has been trig- -gered, and the machine needs to be safely brought back to the correct position. -illustrates the dynamics of the cutting machine's translation. Pay attention to the areas highlight- -ed with the danger symbol: there must be no obstacles in these zones. -61Representation of the translation of the cutting machine across multiple spreading lines. -WARNING -Exercise extreme caution during translation operations to avoid getting caught between the -cutting table and the spreading table (refer to . -WARNING -Ensure that there are no individuals near the machine during its lateral movement. -s.r.|. (olny: ee YX To -@onax, -5.15 TURN OFF THE MACHINE -Close the VCUT program by clicking on the EXIT button and confirming the operation. -Press an emergency button to stop the motors. -Shut down the computer following the correct procedure of the installed operating system. -Turn off the machine by switching the main switch to position 0 (zero. -PWNEP -62closing the VCUT program -s.r.I. reserves the right to make any changes to the software described in this -without prior notice. -6. MAINTENANCE -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -WARNING -Extraordinary maintenance operations must be carried out only by a specialized technician, en- -suring to turn off the machine by operating the main switch of the machine and the connected -electrical panel. -6.1 WARNINGS -Before proceeding with the checks, it is recommended to observe the following guidelines: -e Thoroughly clean individual components using appropriate degreasers and, where necessary, com- -pressed air. -e Intervene based on specific requirements related to the machine's production cycle. -e During specific inspections, also conduct a brief check of other parts of the machine. -e It is a good practice for the operator, before starting the machine, to visually inspect the overall condi- -tion of various components daily. Additionally, if any unusual noises or abnormal situations are detect- -ed, the operator should request the maintenance personnel's intervention. -e Ensure that mechanical parts are always well lubricated. -6.2 KNIFE CHANGE -When the software indicates a knife change, follow these steps: -1 Press the emergency button to turn off the motors -2 Press the cover lift button on the cutting head -3 Rotate the plate to access the two screws comfortably that secure the knife to the knife holder -4 Use a 2.5 mm hex key to remove the 2 screws from the knife holder by turning counterclockwise -5 Detach the knife from the knife holder by moving the knife downward -6 Rotate the plate to a position that makes it easy to remove the knife: place the cutting edge towards the beam -7 Pull the knife upwards from the guide sleeve, being careful not to cut yourself -6.2 KNIFE CHANGE WARNING The knife is sharp: 1 exercise extreme caution and avoid touching the sharp edge, 2 It is recom- -mended to use specialized gloves for maintenance operations 3 Insert the new knife from the top to the bottom, ensuring that you align the guides located inside the -guide sleeve and on the plate support 4 Position the knife so that the holes on its upper part align with the holes on the knife holder 5 Tighten the two securing screws using the 2.5 mm hex key. -6.2 KNIFE CHANGE NOTICE 1 The knife cannot be secured if inserted the wrong way, as the screw holes would not align. Pay -attention to the insertion direction of the knife: the non-cutting edge must face towards the plate support 2 The knife must pass through all its guides 3 Repeat the insertion process into the guide sleeve if -the knife appears to be forced or is not aligned correctly 4 Lower the cutting head cover by using the dedicated button on the operator panel and release the pre- -viously pressed emergency button 5 Start the machine's motors using the appropriate switch on the computer console 4.2. -6 Open the VCUT program and navigate to the PARAMETERS - KNIFE section -7 Click on the "NEW KNIFE"button to restore the values related to the knife size and consumption ( . -8 setting new knife in the VCUT software 9 Failure to confirm the knife change in the VCUT program can lead to inaccuracies in cutting. The -knife dimensions entered in the VCUT program must always match the actual knife dimensions. - -6.3 DRILL BIT REPLACEMENT -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -Raise the cutting head cover using the designated button on the operator panel. -Open the drill chuck using the provided key and let the drill bit drop downwards. -Unscrew the hex screw that secures the guide bushing . -Lift the guide bushing and the drill bit upwards. -Insert the new drill bit into the guide bushing. -Place the guide bushing and the drill bit into the drill foot. -Insert the upper end of the drill bit into the chuck and tighten the chuck with the provided key. -Secure the guide bushing to the base of the drill by tightening the securing screw. -Lower the cutting head cover. -WP ONDANPWNR -4 Boccolaiguida -68drill chuck opening 69loosening the guide bushing screw -WARNING -In the case of a hot drill, before replacing the bit, ensure that it has cooled down properly. -a CLT -6.4 ROLL OF POLYETHYLENE PAPER REPLACEMENT -al injuries, or material damage. -NOTICE -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -QO The roll of poly paper must be lifted by two people. -1. Lift the support pole of the poly paper roll -pole removal -2. Place the poly paper roll on a flat surface, unscrew and remove the cone-shaped stopper on the side -opposite the handle ( , slide the roll off the rod, and replace it with a new one. -- cone shaped stopper removal -3. Reposition the rod with the new poly paper roll onto its supports and secure the cone-shaped stopper. -s.r.|. 6 -@Monx, -6.5 KNIFE HOLDER CYLINDER LUBRICATION -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -1. Press an emergency button and lift the cutting head cover. -2. Use the provided bottle from the maintenance kit to lubricate the knife guide cylinder at the two slid- -ing points in contact with the bushings ( . -3. Add a few drops of oil to lubricate the guide cylinder and its bushings. -L -72knife guide cylinder lubrication -NOTICE -Use a medium-light density oil (kinematic viscosity of about cSt at 40C. -NOTICE -Perform this maintenance every 8 hours of machine operation. -. 4 -a CLT -6.6 CLEANING OF THE KNIFE GUIDE ROLLERS GROUP -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -Press an emergency button and lift the cover of the cutting head. -Remove the knife. -Close the air of the pneumatic system by operating the valve of the pneumatic control unit ( . -Lower the pressor foot ( . -Use a cloth or blow with compressed air to clean the knife guide rollers group on the base of the pres- -sor foot. -6. Blow with compressed air to clean the rollers in the guide sleeve and drop a few drops of lubricating oil -inside the guide knife sleeve. -WPrwnr -73valve of the pneumatic control unit 74Roller guide -knife group -NOTICE -Use a medium-light density oil (kinematic viscosity of about cSt at 40C. -@ -QO NOTICE -Perform this maintenance every 8 hours of machine operation. -s.r.|. 6 -@Monx, -6.7 CLEANING OF THE SUCTION FILTER -WARNING -Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -1. Unscrew the locking screws and open the cover of the suction filter located next to the electrical panel -NN (er ey -\ WU BULL A -s ASV ee 779 -A A [| -wey BLL Z -. -i -75position of the suction filter -Remove the inner cover by unscrewing the central screw, as shown in 76a. -Remove the filter and clean it by blowing with compressed air 76b and 76c. -Reassemble the filter, being careful not to damage it. -Close the filter container with both the inner and outer covers. -wPwn -76opening of the inner cover and removal of the filter -NOTICE -Perform this maintenance every hours of machine operation. -. 4 -a CLT -6.8 CLEANING OF THE SHARPENERS GRINDING WHEEL -WARNING -A This procedure must be carried out by activating the rotation of the pneumatic motor of the -sharpener: exercise extreme caution and strictly follow the following instructions to prevent -personal injury or material damage. -1. Turn off the machine's motors using an emergency button. -Remove the knife. -3. Go to the manual controls and press the button on the operator panel as shown in : -the sharpening wheel starts rotating at full speed. -oe ual UF -accancio @ intraucr @ -runnnc @ ox 0% -nut =@ -nee BEBEeAE -77turn on/off the rotation of the grinding wheel. -N -ALARMS -WARNING -During the rotation of the grinding wheel, be careful not to touch the wheel with your hands! -4. Clean the wheel using the provided chalk from the maintenance kit, as shown in , paying -attention to hand placement. -5. Press the grinding wheel rotation button again to turn off the rotation. -78aCORRECT 78bWRONG -NOTICE -Perform this maintenance every hours of machine operation. -s.r.|. 6 -@Monox -a CLT -6.9 COMPRESSED AIR CIRCUIT -WARNING -A Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -1. Periodically check that the air pressure in the pneumatic circuit remains consistently at 7 bar ( -. -79pressure of the pneumatic circuit -2. If the pressure is lower or higher than 7 bar, unlock the adjustment knob by pulling it outward -(downward. -3. Increase or decrease the air pressure by rotating the knob clockwise or counterclockwise ( . -80knob for adjusting the pressure of the pneumatic circuit -4. Push the knob to lock it (upward. -s.r.|. 6 -@Monox -a CLT -6.10 LUBRICATION OF THE CUTTING HEAD GUIDES -WARNING -A Always remember to activate the safety devices before proceeding to prevent hazards, person- -al injuries, or material damage. -Clean and lubricate the sliding guides of the cutting head with a cloth soaked in oil, as shown in . If -necessary, first remove dust from the guides. -81lubrification of the guide -NOTICE -Perform this maintenance every hours of machine operation. -6.11 SAFETY DEVICES -Periodically check the efficiency of all safety systems 4.8 - SAFETY DEVICES. -When a safety device is triggered, the machine's motors must turn off, and the activated emergency indica- -tor on the computer console should light up. -s.r.|. 6 -@Monax -a CLT -6.12 TABLE OF THE REGULAR MAINTENANCE -The following table provides a list of procedures to be performed - by the operator or qualified personnel - -in order to maintain the V machine in optimal conditions for an extended period of time. -Lubrificate the knife holder cylinder Sharpeners wheel cleaning -Lubrificate the rod group Sharpeners springs and decelerators check -Check mechanical play on knife holder Sharpening position check -Knife height check -Check knife motor driving belt -Check balancing system bearings + timing belt -Clean knife guide rollers assembly Clean and lubricate beam guides -Check knife perpendicularity Check machine squaring -Clean pressor foot bowl Motor driving belts check -Check position of knife intelligent sensors -Clean and lubricate cutting head guides -Check driving belt and pulley -Motor driving belt check Check and clean slip ring -Grease cutting head bearings -Motor chain inspection (clean and grease Suction filter cleaning -Encoder belt check Motor chain inspection (clean and grease -Check for air leakages in suction box Electrical box filters cleaning -Bristles cleaning -s.r.|. 6 -@onax, -6.13 MAINTENANCE NOTICE ON VCUT SOFTWARE -In the VCUT software, there is a section that records the actual cutting hours of the machine and compares -them with the set maintenance hours. When the time elapsed since the last maintenance exceeds the -maximum allowed hours, a warning is displayed inside the blade length box. -By opening the "OTHER" section and clicking on the "MAINTENANCE" button, the software displays a table -with all the scheduled maintenance items. Expired maintenance tasks are shown with a red indicator. Per- -form the suggested maintenance and reset the hours by pressing the corresponding reset button for the -completed maintenance item. -82maintenance notice to be performed -P40 PLuonitcazione del ciincro porta ama -P20 Jlurnicazone ete coomneguca taps 4000 | -EE EE cE & FS -a -ae -ngrassaggio ce cusciett a patina dela testa da tagio > iF -Pukzia dol tappoto a spazzolo 500,00 % -1500. FSostiuzone deka blonctura lama 750000] M5} -83table of maintenance reminders -A. QUICKSTART Ve -QUICK GUIDE TO USING THE V CUTTING MACHINE -This provides basic instructions for the operator to prepare the V cutting machine and start -cutting. -PREPARATION OF THE V MACHINE -Follow the procedure below every time you start the V machine. If the machine is already turned on, pro- -ceed directly to step 5. -Turn on the machine by operating the main switch located on the electrical panel. -Turn the switch on the computer console to power the motors. -Turn on the computer and start the VCUT program. -Close any machine not ready messages displayed by the program by clicking OK. -Note: It may be necessary to press the "restart Ethercat" button on the operator panel if the Ethercat cir- -cuit did not initialize correctly at machine startup. -RwNE -START CUTTING -5. Click on the "OPEN FILE" button in the VCUT program. -6. Select the cutting profiles (elaboration, execution, and geometries or the preset recipe and the file -opening settings to use for cutting the current layer. -7. Click the "OPEN" button and select the cutting file from the correct folder. -8. Click the "CONFIRM" button. -9. Bring the layer to be cut into the cutting area using the conveyor advance button. -. Cover the entire cutting area with a foil of polyethylene paper. -. Activate the suction system using the dedicated icon on the operator panel. -. Move the laser pointer to the marker origin using the arrow keys on the operator panel. -. Confirm the marker origin by pressing the REMOTE ENTER button and the ORIGIN button on the op- -erator panel. -. After the beam has moved towards the end of the layer, adjust the laser pointer so that it remains -aligned with the marker edge and confirm by pressing the ANGLE button on the operator panel. -. If there is sufficient space, the laser pointer moves to the opposite side of the machine to show the -height limit of the marker. -. Check the correct collimation of the marker using the VERIFY function: simulate the marker perime- -ter with the laser spot (entering the number 0 or choose a desired . -. Start the cutting process by pressing the START button. If necessary, adjust the oscillation speed of -the knife, cutting speed, suction level, and pressor foot pressure using the dedicated functions on -the operator panel and the QUICK PARAMETERS / DASHBOARD menu on the computer monitor. -At the end of the cutting process, the machine will automatically stop and notify on the computer moni- -tor that the cutting is finished. Move the laser spot to an empty point on the cutting table and cut the -poly foil using the dedicated function on the operator panel. Transfer the cut layer to the unloading table -using the conveyor advance buttons and collect all the cut pieces. -Repeat steps 5 to to perform another cutting. -For further explanations on each individual procedure and function, please refer to 5 of this man- -ual and the VCUT program manual. -s.r.|. appendix A -@onax, -B. TROUBLE SHOOTING -Below are listed various issues that may occur during the use of the cutting machine, along with sug- -gestions for resolving the respective problems. -When | turn on the main switch, the machine does not power on/does not stay on -e The machine is not powered: check that the machine is connected to the electrical system and is pow- -ered. -e The value of the differential switch RCD used in the upstream circuit of the machine is too low: use a -300mA differential switch. -e Issues with the machine's electrical circuit - contact technical support. -When the motor power switch is activated, the machine's motors do not turn on -e Check the safety devices: the orange light on the computer console indicates the presence of an acti- -vated safety device (light on = machine in emergency mode. It must be deactivated to start the mo- -tors. Refer to the operator's manual to identify the locations of the various safety devices. -e The beam or cutting head is positioned beyond the usable cutting area activating an overstroke de- -vice: manually push the cutting robot (beam and/or head into the cutting area. -e The safety devices are not activated (orange light off, but the motors do not turn on: possible electri- -cal malfunction - contact technical support service. -The VCUT program is not communicating with the V machine -e The USB communication cable connecting the computer to the machine is not connected. -e Incorrect settings in the configuration of the COM port on the computer - check the properties of the -COM port in the hardware device manager of the operating system. -e Incorrect communication settings in the CNC Connection parameters of the VCUT program - set the -correct COM port number used for the connection between the computer and the machine (refer to -Parameters / Machine. See below picture. -Connessione CNC -After starting the machine, an EtherCAT error is displayed, and the motors remain disabled -e The initialization of the EtherCAT circuit did not succeed: turn off the motors using an emergency -button and press the "Restart EtherCAT" button on the operator panel. Turn on the motors after the -EtherCAT network on the operator panel is displayed with green indicators. Note: It might be neces- -sary to repeat this procedure multiple times. Wait seconds between each attempt. -e Electrical circuit issues - contact technical support. -After starting the machine, the "X-axis out of position for running" error is displayed -e The right side of the beam is misaligned compared to the left side. Press the emergency button to -turn off the motors and move one of the two sides of the beam by pushing it until the "Tolerance" in- -dicator on the operator panel, in the "Gear" section, turns green. Activate the motors, and the beam -will automatically align itself with absolute precision. -Unable to locate the cut file / Unable to open the cut file -e Make sure you have selected the correct path and the right folder where the cutting file is located. -e Scroll through the list of cutting files to find the name of the file to open, or use the Windows "search" -tool. -e Ensure that the cutting file is in ISO format. -The marker has been opened, rotated, or flipped relative to the fabric's orientation -Correct the marker orientation settings in the OPEN FILE menu and reopen the cutting file the picture -below. -ON vy eo -era -The marker is displayed with dashed red lines inside or outside of the patterns -e The ISO file contains unnecessary or incorrect knife movement instructions: check the settings of the -ISO file export program. -e The ISO file contains instructions for labeling the patterns, but the syntax of the M31 command select- -ed in the elaboration parameters does not match the one used by the ISO export software: correct -the M31 command setting in the elaboration profile. -e The movements are necessary for creating the pattern and are not incorrect; you can proceed with -cutting the marker. -Sintassi comando M371 (per etichette -*M31X0Y0* *M31*X0Y0O* *X0Y0*M31* -OFF ON ag -The patterns near the upper/lower edges of the marker exhibit uncut sections -Check the parameter settings for tubular fabric cutting in the ELABORATION PROFILE: deactivate the tubu- -lar cutting function and reopen the file. -Parametri tubolare figura chiusa -Elabora -Piega sul lato superiore -aise dle] od -Tolleranza su bordo (1- mm -Lungh. minima lato piega (-1000 mm -Lungh. sfridi per taglio piega (1-200 mm -s.r.|. appendix B -@Monax -a CLT -The s have V-notches instead of I-notches (standard notches -e Disable the conversion of standard notches into V-shaped notches in the selected elaboration profile -and reopen the file. -e The V-shaped notches are present in the ISO file because they were exported this way by the file crea- -tion program. -ele Tanita -Elimina tacche standard -eres cmt eel ce -The knife cuts in the wrong position -e Stop the machine and repeat the collimation, making sure to follow the correct procedure (original -position and angle of inclination. -e Ensure that the opened file is correct. -e Ensure that the file orientation is correct. -e Check the values of COLLIMATOR OFFSET X and Y in MACHINE PARAMETERS. You may need to recali- -brate these values by pressing the CALCULATE COLLIMATOR OFFSET button: refer to the VCUT pro- -gram manual or contact technical support before performing the calibration. -e The machine has lost its machine zero: contact customer support . -After collimation, one or more patterns are skipped during the cutting process, and the operator panel -displays a warning of patterns beyond the machine's limits -The skipped patterns cannot be reached partially or entirely by any of the cutting head tools (knife or -drill: reposition the material in the correct position or repeat the collimation so that all tools can reach all -parts of the cutfile. -After collimation, the marker appears skewed on the computer monitor -Repeat the collimation, paying attention to the procedure for entering points 1 and 2 for mattress align- -ment. -During cutting, the knife never lowers -Disable SIMULATE CUT WITH FUNCTION M116 in the SETTINGS parameters. -Caratteristiche di utilizzo -Simula taglio con funzione M116 -During the cutting of patterns, the knife lifts and plunges at each patterns point -Set the values for the rotation limit angle in the selected GEOMETRY profile to a value other than zero (it -is recommended to use a value between and 140 degrees, depending on the mattress being cut. -Angolo limite di rotaz. in spigolo esterno (0-180 -Angolo limite di rotaz. in spigolo interno (0-180 -Angolo limite esterno fig piccole (0-180 -Angolo limite interno fig.piccole (0-180 -The knife is sharpened too often -Check the value of SHARPENING FREQUENCY in the EXECUTION PARAMETERS profile applied to the cur- -rent cutting file. You can also change the sharpening frequency value from the quick parameters. -After a sharpening cycle, the knife oscillation does not start -Check in KNIFE PARAMETERS that the knife oscillation setting during sharpening has a value other than -zero. -Giri lama (1- ||+ 6 -ATT a -The suction level during cutting is too low for the type of mattress being cut -e Increase the inverter power or raise the vacuum value in the EXECUTION parameters or quick param- -eters . -e Check for any suction leaks in the cutting area - the poly paper foil must cover the entire bristles con- -veyor area. -e Clean the suction filter 6 - MAINTENANCE. -e Ensure the suction filter cover is securely closed. -e Check that the suction hoses are not damaged or disconnected - contact technical support for further -assistance. -s.r.|. appendix B -@Monax -a CLT -During cutting, the machine stops, but no error is displayed -e The STOP button has been pressed in the VCUT program or on the HMI: resume the cutting procedure. -e The sensitivity value of the smart knife device is incorrect: contact technical support. -e The slip ring of the smart knife device are worn out: contact technical support. -The cutting recover foil (optional COVED device is not rewinding -e The elastics inside the coved device tube are loose or broken - give more tension to the elastics or -contact technical support for replacement. -The cutting report does not display any information -e The cutting report cannot be written with multiple date/time formats: after changing the date/time -format in the control panel region settings of Windows, you need to initialize a new report by deleting -the previous one. -Problems with the HMI (operator panel: -When arrow keys are pressed, the beam moves in the wrong directions: -e Check the machine model setting on the settings of the operator panel: choose "right" or "left" -machine based on the installed machine model. -Some functions of the operator panel do not start: -e The VCUT program must be running and online: open VCUT and ensure it's connected to the machine. -e The remote SEND button hasn't been pressed. -e The remote SEND button is not functioning contact technical support. -The operator panel does not connect to the beam: -e The connection cable between the HMI and the machine controller is unplugged: access the back of -the operator panel and connect the communication cable to the HMI port. -e The machine's PLC program has been deleted contact technical support. -The operator panel is turned off: -e The power cable of the HMI is disconnected: access the back of the HMI and connect the cable. -e The fuse of the operator panel is damaged: access the back of the operator panel and replace the fuse -with an appropriate one. -e The 24Vdc power supply for the cutting machine is missing contact technical support. -e The operator panel is defective contact technical support. -The machine is cutting the s beyond the edge of the mattress -e Incorrect collimation has been performed: stop the cutting procedure and adjust the collimation. -e The layer is advancing with a different inclination than the one set: correct the cutting position using -the "translate marker" function if possible, or stop the cutting procedure and provide a collimation on -the and a marker angle compatible with the layer in the machine. -Some patterns are not being fully cut and remain attached to the layer -e Check the value of the OVERCUTS on the start/end cutting segments in the chosen GEOMETRY profile: -increase the values of these parameters. -e Check the value of the knife dimensions in the KNIFE PARAMETERS: the knife installed on the machine -is shorter than what is specified in the VCUT program parameters - correct the knife length value or -replace the knife with a new one. -e The knife is not sharp enough to cut the fabric on the machine - decrease the sharpening frequency or -check the sharpening parameters and positions. -e The suction is not sufficient to hold the fabric firmly on the cutting table - increase the suction or cov- -er the losses due to already made cuts. -e The pressor foot pressure is set too high and it displaces the fabric - decrease the pressor foot pres- -sure value. -Some patterns have unwanted internal cuts -e Check the value of the OVERCUTS on the start/end cutting segments in the chosen GEOMETRY profile: -decrease the values of these parameters. -e Check the value of the knife dimensions in the KNIFE PARAMETERS: the knife installed on the machine -is longer than what is specified in the VCUT program parameters - correct the knife length value or -replace the knife with a new one. -The knife is not cutting according to the given collimation: -e The laser spot has moved from the original position - perform laser spot calibration from the MA- -CHINE PARAMETERS (you may need to contact technical support. -e The laser spot position values are incorrect - perform laser spot calibration from the MACHINE PA- -RAMETERS . -e Point 2 for layer alignment calculation was given at the wrong position - repeat the collimation proce- -dure. -e The collimation button (layer origin was pressed at the wrong position - repeat the collimation proce- -dure. -e The cutting file was opened rotated or flipped differently from how the layer is positioned in the -cutting area - reopen the file with the correct settings. -e There are no s touching the upper margin of the printed marker on paper, and when the cutting -file is opened with a 180 rotation, the VCUT software considers the limit of the ISO file rather than -the drawing printed on paper. In this case, the projection of the position of the outermost will -be considered as the height origin. -s.r.|. appendix B -@onax, -a CLT -All text messages in the Vcut program have a numerical code preceded by the symbol S. -e Anon-installed display language has been selected: enter the PARAMETERS/PREFERENCES menu and -select an installed language on the computer. -e The content of a parameter file has been corrupted: exit the program and retrieve the last valid back- -up copy of the parameters from the VCUT/Backup folder, then copy the backup files, overwriting the -ones in the VCUT folder. -e If you don't have a valid backup copy, reinstall the VCUT program and con the parameters ac- -cording to the machine model. -e The protection key (dongle of the VCUT program is in error - contact technical support. -VCUT program does not open -If the VCUT program does not open, please read the error message displayed on the screen to identify the -cause of the issue. Possible causes include: -e The program's protection key (dongle is missing or damaged. -e The USB port on the computer where the protection key is inserted is damaged. -e The program was previously closed but is still running in the background: open the Windows Task -Manager and forcefully close the VCUT.EXE program. -e The VCUT program icon on the desktop is referencing an incorrect path: create a new shortcut that -points to the correct path. -e The name of the computer where the VCUT program is installed has been changed - contact technical support for assistance. -When opening a cutting file or during the cutting procedure, if you encounter a system error message -stating "unhandled exception," it could be due to the following reasons: -e The cutting file contains instructions that are not understandable by the VCUT software or CNC firm- -ware. -Solution: Validate the cutting file and ensure it is compatible with the software and firmware. If neces- -sary, recreate or obtain a compatible cutting file. -e An elaboration/execution/geometry parameter has a value incompatible with the execution of the -file. -Solution: Verify the parameters used in the profiles and try reopening the file with appropriate param- -eters. -e Modifications made to the marker via the Toolbox functions have created a cutting instruction that is -incompatible with the marker itself. -Solution: Reopen the cutting file and use the Toolbox functions differently to ensure compatibility be- -tween the modifications and the marker. -e The latest operating system update has failed. -Solution: Retry the Windows update process to ensure that the operating system is up to date. -If the issue persists or the error message provides more specific details, it is recommended to contact - technical support for further assistance. -The conveyor does not advance after cutting a window -e Check the Pause Conveyor button (blue button on the unloading table control panel: it should be dis- -abled (turned off. -e Verify the value of the delay before advancing in the conveyor parameters: the bite of the layer starts -after the time set in this parameter. Ensure that the delay is set appropriately. -e Disable the option "Wait for suction to reach advancement level" in the conveyor parameters. This -option may be causing the conveyor to wait for a specific suction level before advancing. -After a conveyor bite, some patterns are overlapping with patterns from the previous window. -e The layer has slipped during bite: increase the bite suction or turn on the air blow or speed synchroni- -zation on the spreading table. -e The layer has slipped during bite: ensure that the polyethylene foil covers the entire area of the -cutting conveyor properly. -e The layer has slipped during bite: reduce the maximum X limit value in the elaboration parameters by -approximately cm to facilitate layer transportation. -e The layer has slipped during bite: activate the bite control option in the execution parameters to veri- -fy the layer position after each bite. -e The precision parameter of the conveyor encoder is incorrect: contact technical support. -e The conveyor encoder belt is damaged or not properly installed: contact technical support. -e The motor chain of the conveyor is loose: contact technical support. -e The robot V beam motor belt is damaged or loose: contact technical support. -After a bite, robot V waits for several seconds before starting to cut -e Check the delay value after the advance in the conveyor parameters: robot V begins cutting after the -time set in this parameter has elapsed. -e Disable the "Wait for suction to reach cutting level" option in the conveyor parameters. -When you press the conveyor buttons, the conveyors do not move -e The machine motors are not turned on act on the motor switch. -e The Pause conveyor button on the unloading table control panel is lit press it to deactivate the -pause. -e There is a cutting operation in progress: you cannot move the bristles conveyor until the cutting pro- -cedure is completed. -e The buttons are defective or disconnected call technical support. -The machine does not move along the table-to-table rails (TMOV function -e The machine motors are turned off operate the motor switch. -e The buttons are defective or disconnected call technical support. -e The machine controller detects a position beyond the rail limits call technical support to reset -the machine's position on the rails. -e The fuses in the motor translation inverter are damaged call technical support. -e Thetranslation motor inverter is in alarm call technical support. -e The motorized wheels are not properly resting on the floor: adjust the position of the wheels or level -the floor surface. -The machine has stopped during the cutting: how can | resume the interrupted cutting? -e Interruption initiated by the operator via the STOP button. -1. Ensure that the suction is turned on. -2. Press the "marker" icon on the operator panel to enter the cutting start . -3. Press the START icon for 2 seconds to begin cutting. -e Interruption due to the intervention of a safety device (emergency red button or beam -or translation bumpers. -Restore the neutral position of the safety device -Turn on the machine motors -Ensure that the suction is activated -Press the "marker" icon on the operator panel to access the start cutting . -Press the START icon for 2 seconds to begin cutting. -WRPWNnNeR -e Interruption due to a power outage -1. Turn on the machine using the main switch located on the electrical panel. -Press the "marker" icon on the operator panel to access the start cutting . -Press the START icon for 2 seconds to initiate the cutting process. -2. Activate the motors. -3. Power on the computer. -4. Launch the VCUT program. -5. Click on the OPEN FILE button and select RECOVERY. OtIe -6. Activate the suction. Be -7. -8. -Oo -e Interruption due to a software error or a machine anomaly. -1. Attempt to reset the error if possible; otherwise, contact technical support. -2. Repeat the procedure explained in "Interruption initiated by the operator via the -STOP button". -NOTICE: -OQ If the cutting process is interrupted during the execution of a pattern, that pattern will -not be considered cut, and the VCUT program will start cutting it from its initial point -(not from where the cutting process was interrupted. -s.r.|. appendix B -@onax, -a CLT -The machine has stopped during cutting in RIVER mode or during the advancement of the conveyor: -how can I resume the interrupted cut? -e Interruption initiated by the operator via the STOP button -1. -N.B.: Before starting to cut, it is advisable to simulate a pattern to ensure that you -Select the collimation function on the from the "Editing" menu in the VCUT -program. -Choose a pattern within the cutting area to use as a reference for the marker po- -sition and click on one of its vertices. -Ensure that the suction is activated. -Move the beam using the arrows on the HMI and position the laser spot on the -chosen vertex of the reference pattern. -Confirm the origin by pressing the "collimation on the " button on the HMI. -Set the layer alignment, if necessary, using the angle 1 and 2 buttons on the oper- -ator panel (HMI. -Navigate to the start cutting on the HMI and press the START icon for 2 sec- -onds to begin cutting. . -have correctly followed the procedure described above. -e Interruption due to the intervention of a safety device (emergency red button or beam -or translation bumpers. -1. -2. -3. -4, -Restore the neutral position of the safety device. -Turn on the machine motors. -Ensure that the suction is activated. -Follow the procedure described above in "Interruption initiated by the operator -via the STOP button". -e Interruption due to a power outage -1. -NAMB WN -Turn on the machine using the main switch located on the electrical panel. -Activate the motors. -Power on the computer. -Launch the VCUT program. -Click on the OPEN FILE button and select RECOVERY. -Activate the suction. -Follow the procedure described above in "Interruption initiated by the operator -via the STOP button". -e Interruption due to a software error or a machine anomaly. -1. -2. -@ -s.r.|. -Attempt to reset the error if possible; otherwise, contact technical support. -Repeat the procedure explained in "Interruption initiated by the operator via the -STOP button" -NOTICE: -If the cutting process is interrupted during the execution of a pattern, that pattern will -not be considered cut, and the VCUT program will start cutting it from its initial point -(not from where the cutting process was interrupted. -appendix B -@onax, -a -a Test a TAPPETI -Gs55eeG =~ -Seeeaoa -a -a bd a -Deeeeea 7 on -DEEeaeS c o-= -\Y Ze -oe Ether Pkt -eutiave Gearxox 0 e -EM Tealio Tolleranza . INIT. @ ono -i? ane 0 -tari uit 2 erie -Pasewo -s.r.|. appendix C -Monox -(rv10 -,. @ -SET #1 -fpavclty qpsocl yy ome oc -SET #2 -Saison -SET #1 SET #2 S -@ Apsociyh 4pis0c] WL = SS. -Tempert Tempertura -mpertura -@ -ore oc -o -Ss... ; ono -@ -of veut -opyright 2005 - - S.r -023 s.r.|. appendix C -Monox -id -( -of the conveyor bite check -If the bite by window type has been selected and the bite check feature has been activated in the cur- -rent execution profile, the V machine will cut all fully-contained patterns within the current window. It -will then make a notch beyond the edge of the marker at the location of the last cut pattern and execute -the programmed advancement. At the end of the bite, the laser spot will position itself at the marked -notch on the edge, awaiting position confirmation. The screen displayed on the HMI is as follows: -3 -Y wi -The operator must check if the laser spot's position corresponds to the control notch's position. If the po- -sition is correct, confirm using the bite check button. If not, use the arrow buttons to move the laser -spot above the notch and then confirm again with the bite check button. -If the option to check layer slope at every window has been selected, the cutting head will move to- -wards the end of the window, waiting for slope inspection. The operator must verify the laser's position -relative to the marker margin and, if necessary, use the arrow buttons to move the laser spot above the -marker margin. Confirm layer alignment with the slope check button: the software calculates the new -slope angle, displaying the new layer position on the screen. Confirm the start of the cut with the -alignment confirmation button or press the stop button to abort the operation and pause the ongoing -cut. -If layer slope check at every window hasn't been selected, then the machine resumes cutting as soon as -the operator confirms the bite position. -Furthermore, it's possible to shift the layer in the Y direction using the translation direction buttons: with -each button press, a 1 mm shift in the cutting position is applied. -Bite check button Slope check button -Alignment confirmation button Stop button -Translation button: shift the cutting -position opposite to operator side -Translation button: shift the cutting -position to operator side -XK fm ols -s.r.|. appendix C -@onax, -a CLT -of Collimation on a -The collimation on a function in the VCut program allows selecting a point that serves as a -reference for the entire cutting area (refer to the VCut software manual. -After selecting the collimation on a function in the VCut software, the HMI panel will display the -following . The buttons on this enable moving the laser spot above the computer-selected fig- -ure point and confirming its position within the cutting area. -Furthermore, buttons are also provided to define the alignment of the cutting area. -fai RSE -Button to confirm the position -of the selected -Button to set the second point that deter- Button to set the first point that deter- -mines the marker alignment mines the marker alignment -INFO -From this , it is possible to verify the position of a selected and to start the cut. -s.r.|. appendix C -@onax, -a CLT -of Single cutting -The "Single Cutting" function allows you to select a from the uploaded cutfile, set its position -within the cutting area, and cut only that (refer to the VCut software manual. -After selecting the "Single Cutting" function in the VCut software, the HMI panel will display the -below. The buttons on this allow you to move the laser spot within the cutting area until you -reach the desired cutting point for the selected . Then, you can initiate the position verification and -cutting process. -To determine the position and alignment of the , it's necessary to select two points on the -itself. Then, position the laser spot at point 1 and confirm it using the designated button. Next, position it -at point 2 and confirm again. -If you intend to set the origin of the hypothetical marker encompassing the selected , exit this -by pressing the "home" button, and then follow the standard collimation procedure 5.8. -Home button Button to set the first point of the Button to set the second point of -selected the selected -Button for verifying the -position of the -Button to start cutting the -selected -s.r.|. appendix C -Monox -s.r.I. can make any change whatsoever to the products described in this instruction manual -without any prior notice. -ORM -S.r.I. -Registered Office: Via L.Majno, 20122 MILANO -Operational Headquarters: Via E.Fermi, 6/8 24050 ZANICA (BG -Tel. + - 035 582/035 Fax. + - 035 566 -Rev. 1.2 /01/ -CRE Re ooo eee en ae a> i =r -Monox \ No newline at end of file