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Preface
This Instruction Manual deals with safety precautions, operation panel explanations, and basic operation following the flow of processing for the Mitsubishi CO2 Laser Processing System Control Unit LC20B. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read this manual and take lectures at the training school without fail. In this manual, optional functions are not explained separately. Since each control unit is not always provided with full options, some functions cannot be used on some type of machines. Check the availability of options from the specification before operating the machine.
Precautions
(1) The monitor displays shown in this manual are examples. The processing conditions etc. shown have no relation to actual processing. (2) The tool used in the manual refers to processing head or the laser beam. (3) Although this manual contains as much information as possible even on special procedures, it is necessary to construe that any item not mentioned in this manual cannot be used. When operations other than those listed are carried out, the unit may break down or not function properly. (4) The explanations of the assist gas pressure system refer to the specifications for the "assist gas pressure stepless control". When using the 3-step changeover specifications, the assist gas pressure setting and displays will be L, M and H. (5) For further instructions on the control unit LC20B, refer to the following manuals along with this instruction manual. Operation Manual (Application) Programming Manual Screen Instruction Manual Computer Link Instruction Manual BOP-LE7783 BOP-LE8481 BOP-LEA307 BOP-LE8483
Note that depending on the processing machine, a supplement manual may be provided for the control unit LC20B. (6) The details of this manual are subject to change without notice. (Note) Windows 95 is the abbreviation of the Microsoft Windows 95 Operating System. WindowsXP is the abbreviation of the Microsoft WindowsXP Operating System. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. The other company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective company.
1. For Safe Operation 1-1 Safety Precautions
1. For Safe Operation

1-1 Safety Precautions
The high power laser beam can cause injury to the eye or burns if it is irradiated on the human body. The safety precautions that must be observed when using the laser processing machine are described in this section. Always observe these and use the laser processing machine safely.
1-1-1
Safety countermeasures for laser beam
Special care is necessary as the CO2 laser beam is an invisible far red infrared radiation having a 10.6m wavelength. If the direct or reflective laser beam should contact the eyes or skin, damage to vision or burns could result, so never radiate the beam on the human body. (1) Beam passage ducts should be closed during operation. Do not open any section of the beam passage (beam duct, bend mirror, etc.), when radiating the laser beam. (2) Use of protective goggles The operator must wear protective goggles or an acrylic protector that covers the face. (This is also applicable for the operator who adjusts the CO2 laser.) Note that the laser beam (CO2) cannot be completely shielded even when wearing protective goggles or a protector. This also applies to the visible beam (red). (3) The beam shutter must be closed during inspections. Before disassembling or inspecting the processing head and the bend mirror holder (removal, installation, etc., of nozzle, processing lens and bend mirror), stop the oscillation. Also, be sure to close the beam shutter that is provided at the outlet of the CO2 laser. (4) Provision of warning sign When the CO2 laser beam and visible laser beam are synchronized for operation, the open beam passage (transmission in the open air) is used for the rated output. An enclosure must be provided to prevent persons from entering the beam passage. Additionally, a warning sign "OFF LIMITS DUE TO ADJUSTMENT" should be provided. (5) Prevention of direct entry of laser beam into eye As the 10.6m wave length CO2 laser beam is not visible, the visible laser beam (power : approx. 1mW) is used to adjust the beam axis. However, the visible laser beam must not enter the eye because it also will cause damage to vision. (6) Avoidance of flammable objects As the 10.6m wave length laser beam is easily absorbed by paper, wood, cloth, etc., these materials will catch on fire if exposed to the beam. Do not place paper, wood, cloth, etc., on the work table. (7) Prevention of secondary reflection Take special care to secondary reflection from metal surfaces. Especially take care when cutting copper or aluminum workpieces. (8) Proper removal of workpiece chips If cutting chips or dust accumulate on the conveyor, exhaust duct or dust collector installed below the work table, the spatter and the beam could come in contact and start a fire. Thus, always remove these periodically and clean completely.
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Safety countermeasures for laser medium gas and decomposition gases generated during laser processing
In addition to N2, He and CO2 gas, there is CO gas in the laser medium gases. Take care not to inhale these gases. As various plastic materials include fillers and flame retarders, poisonous gases such as NOX, SOX, COX, etc., may be produced as thermally dissolved materials. These gases must be exhausted from the room. (1) The CO2 laser exhaust gas contains CO gas. Thus, always pipe the vacuum exhaust pipe to an outdoor site, and make sure that the gas is not directly inhaled. (2) Installation of protective housing When materials that product flammable gases (CH, etc.) are processed, the machine must be enclosed with a protective housing, and the gases must be exhausted from the housing. (3) Confirmation of exhaust fan Make sure that the exhaust fan in the protective housing is running during processing. (4) Confirmation of complete exhausting After completing processing, make sure that the smoke is completely exhausted before entering the protective housing. (5) Purging is done with N2 during maintenance, so make sure that the air can be exhausted (ventilated) from the room.
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Other safety countermeasures
(1) Appoint a manager for the CO2 laser machine to control the keys of the operation panel, etc. The manager must observe all precautions regarding the laser processing machine system to ensure all workers' safety. (2) Provide a controlled area around the machine with an enclosure, and prevent unauthorized persons from entering the area. (3) Do not place flammable materials, explosive chemicals or gas cylinder around the laser processing system. (4) If the operator might leave the work site during processing, automatic emergency stop system that detects earthquakes and other abnormalities should be installed. (5) Precautions for cutting aluminum material If both aluminum and iron are cut with laser processing, cutting chips from both will form and accumulate in the work table and dust collecting duct. When cutting both materials with the same processing machine, a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum dust will be created. If a spark comes into contact with this, a thermit reaction will occur generating an intense amount of heat. To prevent this thermit reaction, observe the following conditions and execute maintenance. 1) Periodically remove the chips and dust on the work table and in the dust collecting duct. 2) Clean especially well when cutting both aluminum and iron. 3) These same precautions apply when cutting flammable materials (wood, acrylic, etc.). The thermit reaction will occur the most easily of flammable materials are mixed in with the aluminum and iron cutting chips. (6) Precautions for the assist gas regulator The withstanding pressure of the assist gas regulator differs according to the gas cylinder and liquid cylinder. (The primary pressure of the gas cylinder is high at 150kgf/cm2 ) and the primary pressure of the liquid cylinder is approx. 30kgf/cm2 ).) When used in the combination, the regulator could be damaged, so take plenty of caution to avoid incorrect usage. Have the regulator periodically inspected by a manufacturer specializing in gas handling.
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: 1kgf = 98066.1358Pa
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(7) Do not place hands near the processing head or over the workpiece on the table while the CO2 laser processing machine is operating. Doing so could lead to injuries from the laser beam, or catching if the table moves while a hand is extended over the workpiece. (8) When cutting a long narrow workpiece in the Y axis direction, the workpiece could drop after cutting and become caught between the chuter and chip conveyor. To prevent this, use the work support pins and install a workpiece drop preventing ledge in the X axis direction. The processing program for the workpiece drop preventing ledge is included in the floppy disk, so create the workpiece drop preventing ledge as necessary, and use the program. (9) Install a partition or protective housing in case of burning during processing. Note that burning will easily occur during piercing of thick plates. (10) Make sure that none of the piping of the piping or wiring is damaged or contaminated. (11) Always clean and adjust the devices before resuming operation after stopping operation for a long time. (12) About the #221 M-POS parameter in the PROCESSING PARAMETER screen
(1)
Function This parameter is a parameter for restricting the position of beam irradiation. The maximum of the Z-axis height in which beam-on is possible is set up with machine coordinates. When it is going to carry out beam-on above this setting parameter during automatic operation, it becomes alarm (F00024 C: BEAM ON AT HIGH POS.), and beam irradiation cannot be carried out.
(2)
How to Use This parameter is used in order to prevent a beam glaring carelessly during automatic operation. When beam-on needs to be carried out by maintenance etc. in the high position of the Z-axis, please use this parameter value, changing each time. If the work of a maintenance etc. finishes, it will be used returning this parameter to a suitable value. The standard is taken as the value on +70.000mm (Z-axis machine value) from the minus software limit value of Zaxis. Although restriction starts with this parameter, please put neither a hand nor the body near a processing head and into a processing table by any means during processing. 13
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2. System Outline System configuration
2. System Outline
2-1 System configuration
This laser processing system is configured of the processing machine body, CO2 laser (power supply panel, resonator, cooling unit), and control unit. The automatic programming unit can be added as an option. CNC programs can be transferred by connecting this unit to the control unit with a CNC data link cable.
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3. Outline of Control Unit 3-1 Control unit appearance
3. Outline of Control Unit

3-1 Control unit appearance
This control unit is a PCNC having fixed software dedicated for the laser processing system. Note) The installation position of the handle box may differ depending on the processing machine. [LC20BP2]
LCD screen
POWER switch
CNC operation panel
Machine operation panel
Small door (Serial I/F socket)
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3. Outline of Control Unit 3-1 Control unit appearance
(1) Rotating the control unit [LC20BP2] When you change direction of the control unit, please open a fixed lever wide. Please bind a fixed lever tight and fix the control unit, after determining the position of the control unit.
Precautions 1. A cooling unit (heat exchanger) to cool the unit is provided on the rear side, so always leave at least 10cm open from the wall. 2 Make sure that hot wind from heating appliances does not directly contact the devices. 3 Please do not carry a thing on a control unit (2) About fixation of a control device Please use a control device (pendant part), fixing not to rotate. If the emergency stop switch is pushed strongly, without fixing the control unit (pendant part), the control unit (pendant part) may rotate and the emergency stop switch may be unable to be pushed. Be sure to use it, fixing with the lever for fixation of a control unit (pendant part).
The lever
The control unit
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3-2
3. Outline of Control Unit Operation panel appearance
3-2
Operation panel appearance

The details on the machine operation panel nameplate will differ according to the laser processing machine. Refer to the specifications, etc., for details.
(Note)
Page keys Menu keys Function selection keys
RESET key READY LED Screen movement key Screen close key Cursor movement keys
Alphanumeric keys
Data editing keys
Machine operation panel
Handle mode selection lamp
Handle box
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3. Outline of Control Unit 3-3 Specifications
3-3
Specifications
The main standard specifications of the LC20BP2 control unit are shown below. Item Model Type CPU Display unit Hard disk unit Program memory capacity CO2 laser control Power control Operation control Drive method Position detection method Processing machine control Min. command unit Program input method LC20BP2 Simple dust-proof type (mounted on processing machine)/ Simple dust-proof standalone indoor type 64 bits 10.4 inch TFT 2GB Standard 5000m (approx. 2MB), No. of registered programs 400 programs Power, frequency, duty Shutter open/close, beam ON/OFF, gas change, etc. X-Y-Z simultaneous 3 axes (Z axis height sensing is also possible) Semi-closed droop method Encoder method 0.001mm Created on screen 3.5-inch FLD (1.44MB and 720KB format compliant) RS232C Network (option) Operation method Memory operation HD direct operation Specification
(Note 1) This control unit is dedicated for the Mitsubishi two-dimensional laser processing machine. Do not use it with other processing machines. (Note 2) If this instruction manual and the specifications differ, the specifications will have the priority. (Note 3) If the control unit is turned ON and operation is continued for approx. 50 days (without turning the power OFF even once), the key inputs will be inhibited. In this case, turn the control unit power OFF once. (Note 4) If the control unit power turns OFF due to an instantaneous power failure, etc., the data being accessed will not be saved correctly. Backup the data as necessary.
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4. Stopping the Machine 4-1 Stop
4. Stopping the Machine

If any danger is sensed, such as if the machine carries out abnormal or incorrect operations, stop the machine immediately. Do not use the machine while a fault or alarm is occurring. The following methods can be used to stop the machine. Learn these methods before starting use of the machine.
4-1
Stop
STOP
When the
switch is pressed, the automatic
operation will stop, and the machine will decelerate to a stop. The beam power, etc., will also turn OFF. START switch is pressed, the automatic When the operation will continue. Note) The
START
START
STOP
switch on the READY screens
mean "Execute". (Refer to section 20. Basic operation, Preparation for processing.)
4-2
Reset
key is pressed, the control unit will
When the
enter the reset state. The automatic operation will be interrupted and the machine will decelerate to a stop. The remaining distance of the commanded block will be cleared, and the beam power, etc., will turn OFF. When key, hold it down for at least one pressing the second.
RESET
RE ADY HD
4-3
Emergency stop
When the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed, the moving axis will stop immediately, and all other machine operations, such as beam power, etc. will also stop. To release the emergency stop state, turn the button in the direction of the arrow to return the button, and then press key. the
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4. Stopping the Machine 4-4 Turning the power OFF
4-4
Turning the power OFF
When the POWER OFF switch is pressed, the supply of power to the control circuit will be cut off, and all functions will stop. This method to stop the machine by turning the power OFF may be used only if the machine does not stop when the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed.
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5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation
5. Operating the Machine

The machine can be operated with manual operation or with automatic operation that follows the processing program. Manual operation includes zero point return, rapid traverse, handle feed and jog feed. Automatic operation includes memory operation. Refer to the following sections for details on each switch and display used for operation.
5-1
5-1-1
Manual operation
Zero point return
This is used to move the axis position to a position (machine zero point) characteristically assigned to the machine. It is an absolute position detection system, so the performance of the return to zero point is only return to zero point with high speed. High-speed zero point return (1) The axis moves at the rapid traverse rate to the machine zero point.
Rapid traverse rate
Zero point dog
Zero point
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[Operation Procedures] Press the key.

ZERO RETURN
Select the random override value with the "RAPID OVERRIDE RATE" keys.
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE

( )
Visually confirm the current position of the machine. The return start position must be 20mm or more toward the return direction from the machine zero point position. If movement is required, move with handle feed, etc. (Only when using the dog-type and each axis zero point return.)
Return direction
20mm or more
Zero point dog
Stroke end dog
Zero point
After pressing the menu button
key, press the to display the
PROCESSING screen. In the following operations, the changes in the coordinate value and movement speed can be confirmed on this screen.
-A
For all axes zero point return and keys
By pressing the
simultaneously, the axes will automatically move in the order of the Z axis, X axis and Y axis toward the zero point direction. The operation mode can be other than the handle mode. When using the dog-type return, after each axis' speed drops to the approach speed (100mm/min.), and the zero point return is completed, the key LEDs will turn OFF.
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-B
For zero point return of each axis

IN/UP OUT/ DOWN
Press the zero point return direction key in the "FEED AXIS" selection keys. If using the dog-type return, when the axis drops to the approach speed the axis will automatically return to the zero point even if the key is released.
+Y X Y +X
M30/M02 M00/M01
Confirm that a "#1" mark (zero point return completed display) appears after the coordinate value of each axis in the [POSITION] area.
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Rapid traverse
This is used when each axis position is to be moved to a random position at the rapid traverse rate. The movement speed can be changed between three speeds using the "RAPID OVERRIDE RATE" keys. [Operation Procedures] Press the key. RAPID
Select the random override value with the "RAPID OVERRIDE RATE" keys.
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE

( )
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Press the "FEED AXIS" selection key for the direction to be moved in. The control axis will move while the key is pressed down, and will decelerate to a stop when released.
IN/UP OUT/ DOWN
+Y X Y +X
M30/M02 M00/M01
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Handle feed
This is used when each axis position is to be accurately moved to the target position or when the axis is to be moved by the target distance from the position. To accurately move to a distant position, approach the position with the rapid traverse and then accurately position with handle feed. [Operation Procedures] Select the axis to be moved with the "AXIS SELECTION" switches on the handle box. If a setting other than OFF is selected, the handle feed mode will be selected. The LED on the right will light while the handle feed mode is selected. When OFF is selected, the original operation mode will be returned to, and the LED will turn OFF.
X OFF
Using the "SPEED SELECTION" switch, select the movement amount per handle scale. x1 : 0.001 millimeter x10 : 0.01 millimeter x100 : 0.1 millimeter
10x 1x 100x
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Turn the "handle" in the required movement direction, and move the axis.
-+
0
MELLASER
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5-1-4
Jog feed
This is used for movement during the conditions setting work, etc., to find the appropriate processing conditions. The axis will move with the effective processing conditions setting speed (override value is also valid) displayed on the left side of the PROCESSING screen. [Operation Procedures] Press the mode. key to select the jog feed JOG
PROCESSING screen. The set speed and processing speed override can be confirmed on this screen.
Press the "FEED AXIS" selection key for the direction to be moved in. The control axis will move while the key is pressed down, and will decelerate to a stop when released.
IN /O U T
IN/UP
OUT// O U T D O W N DOWN
+Y X Y +X
M30/M02 M00/M01
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5. Operating the Machine 5-2 Automatic operation
5-2
5-2-1
Automatic operation
Memory Operation
The processing programs registered in the memory are called out, and automatic operation is carried out. [Operation Procedures] Press the operation mode. key to select the memory
MEMORY
OPERATION SEARCH screen.
Call out the processing program to be executed. Set the program No. and press the key. When the search is completed, the message "SEARCH COMPLETED" will appear at the lower right of the screen.
Confirm that the processing program has been correctly called out with the program No. displayed on the upper left of the screen.
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Select the random override for the rapid traverse command in the program using the "RAPID OVERRIDE RATE" keys. Normally, this is set to 100%.
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE

( )
When the
START
switch is pressed, the
START
automatic operation will start. The start of automatic operation is valid when the switch is pressed and released.
(Note) The
START
switch on the READY screen functions as "Execute".
(Refer to section 20. Basic operation, Preparation for processing.)
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5-2-2
HD direct operation
This function carries out automatic operation while the control unit directly reads the processing programs on the personal computer (hereinafter PC) HD, FD or equivalent drive. This operation allows the PC HD, etc., to be handled in the same manner as memory operation, and also allows multiple processing programs or large processing programs created with the CAM, etc., to be handled. [Operation Procedures] Press the operation mode. key to select the memory
MEMORY
OPERATION SEARCH screen.
Press the submenu button the DIRECT SEARCH screen.
to open
Select the drive, directory and file name of the processing program to be executed, key. The direct and press the operation search will be completed. When completed normally, the DIRECT SEARCH screen will close automatically.
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Confirm that the processing program has been correctly called out with the program No. displayed on the upper left of the screen.
Select the random override for the rapid traverse command in the program using the "RAPID OVERRIDE RATE" keys. Normally, this is set to 100%.
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE

( )
When the
START
switch is pressed, the
START
automatic operation will start.
(Note) The
START
switch on the READY screen functions as "Execute". (Refer to section 20. Basic
operation, Preparation for processing.)
[Handling of the program No. during operation search] The program No. for operation search is the following file name or O No. at the head of the file. If the file name is "Value.NC", the file name will be the program No. 123.NC O100(COMMENT...) ......
123.NC G28X0Y0 ......
If the file name is not "Value.NC", the O No. at the head of the file will be the program No. ABC.NC O123(COMMENT...) ...... In the example on the left, the file name is not "Value.NC" so the file's "O No." or 123 will be the program No.
In cases other than the above (when the file name is not "Value.NC" or there is no "O No." in the file), an error will occur.
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[Precautions for HD direct operation] Processing program file format The processing program file will follow the following format. All file names that can be used on Windows can be used for the main program (processing programs to be searched). The file name should be "Program No.NC" or "8 or less alphanumeric characters.NC". The alphabetic characters are not case-sensitive. "123.NC", "123.nc" and "123.Nc" will all be handled as the same program. The subprogram file name will be "Same file name as Program No.NC". 1. NC ~ 99999999.NC Files that have a name starting with zero cannot be used as subprograms. (Example) 0123.NC, 0001.NC File format O program No. (Comment: Max. 19 half-byte characters) : Program body : %
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6. Main Power Supply and POWER Switch 6-1 Main power supply (No-fuse breaker)
6. Main Power Supply and POWER Switch

6-1 Main power supply (No-fuse breaker)
ON(I )
TR IP
ON
(I)
By turning the handle to ON position, power can be supplied to the control unit with the POWER switch (refer to section 6.2.). OFF (O)
By turning the handle to OFF position, the power supply to the control unit and processing machine can be stopped. At this time, the power will not be supplied to the control unit even if the POWER switch is pressed. Trip If the power used to operate the machines from the control unit exceeds the rated value, the safety function will activate, and the lever will automatically drop to the position between ( I ) and (O). If the trip state is entered, remove the cause, and lower the handle to the OFF ( O ) position once before returning it to the ON ( I ) position. OPEN RESET When you open the door of the main part of a control unit, turn the handle in the direction of an arrow. The control unit door is not opened in the position of ON or OFF.
6-2
POWER switch
OFF( O )
With the LC20BP2 (simple dust-proof standalone indoor type), the main power supply is used to supply the power to the control unit and processing machine. This is also used to stop the power supply for inspections.
When the (POWER ON) switch is pressed, power will be supplied to the control circuit, and the screen will appear. If the screen does not appear, the following may have occurred: (1) Power is not supplied to the control unit. (2) The main power supply handle is OFF or tripped. The power supply to the control circuit can be stopped by pressing the (POWER OFF) switch.
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7. EMERGENCY STOP Button and READY Key 7-1 EMERGENCY STOP button
7. EMERGENCY STOP Button and READY Key

7-1 EMERGENCY STOP button
The red mushroom-type push-button is the "EMERGENCY STOP" button. To release the emergency stop state, remove the cause of the emergency stop, turn the button in the direction of the arrow to release the emergency stop, key. and then press the During an emergency stop, the READY LED turns OFF, and neither automatic nor manual operations are possible. The control unit will be reset at that time. If the "EMERGENCY STOP" button is pressed during a movement command, the moving axis will stop immediately, and all other machine operations will also stop. Note that due to the mechanism, the operating circuit for the air cylinder, etc., may not stop immediately.
7-2
READY key
READY OFF ON
This key switch is used to validate the laser processing machine operation. To end the work, turn the key switch to "OFF" and then turn the power OFF. If the key switch is set to "ON" when the power is turned ON or during an emergency stop, the laser processing machine can be operated by setting the key switch to "OFF" once and then returning it to "ON". OFF All control axes enter the servo OFF (the ][ mark appears on the screen), and the keys used to operate the machine, such as the Note that the ON key, etc., are invalidated.
key will function only when this key is set to OFF.
The processing machine enters the servo ON (the ][ mark disappears) state. In this state, the operations of the machine is possible. key, etc., are accepted, and both manual and automatic operation of the
(Note) For safety purposes, always assign a laser processing machine operation supervisor to control this key.
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7. EMERGENCY STOP Button and READY Key 7-3 RESET key
7-3
RESET key
key at the upper right of the
When the
operation panel is pressed, the control unit will enter the reset key. If the key is pressed during CNC operation, the following state will be entered. When pressing the key, hold it down for at least one second.
HD (1) If an axis is in the movement command, the movement will decelerate to a stop, and the remaining distance of the commanded block will be cleared. (2) If an M, S, T or B miscellaneous function is commanded, the execution of the miscellaneous function will be canceled. (3) If a program error has occurred, the program error state and display will be cleared. (4) If an input/output unit is being used, the input/output will be canceled. (5) If the shutter is opened, it will close. (6) If the beam is ON, the beam will turn OFF. (7) If the height control is being carried out, the height control will turn OFF at that position.
RESET
RE ADY
7-4
READY lamp (READY display)
This lamp is used to indicate that the control unit is in the READY state. If the drive section and operation section are normal, this lamp will light several minutes after the POWER ) switch is pressed. ON ( This LED will flicker while the personal computer's HD is warming up. To prevent HD freezing, the HD will be warmed up if the temperature is less than 7C. It will take approx. 5 minutes for the temperature to rise 1C. When the lamp changes from a flicker to a stable light, the READY state will be entered.
RESET
READY HD
7-5
Personal computer HD access lamp (HD display)
This lamp flickers while the personal computer's HD is being accessed.
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8. Operation Modes
8. Operation Modes
These keys are used to select the operation mode. When one mode is selected from the six modes (for the remote mode, when the key is simultaneously selected with another mode), the lamp will light. When height control, retry control, start point return, restart point return or movement to the loading/unloading position is executed, the "manual option mode" is selected separately from these six modes. In this case, the manual option mode will be automatically canceled when the selected movement command is completed.
MEMORY
ZERO RETURN
JOG
REMOTE
RAPID
Mode name Memory operation mode Zero point return mode Rapid traverse mode
Operation details Select to carry out memory operation. Select to position the control axis to the machine zero point with manual operations. Select to continuously move the control axis at the rapid traverse rate. Select to move the control axis continuously with the manual feedrate (value set in F: FEED on the PROCESSING screen). Select to carry out control from a device other than this control unit. Refer to the separate manual (OPTIONS) for details. Select to move the control axis with the manual handle.
Handle box
Jog mode
Remote mode
Handle mode
(Note 1) If the operation mode stops with the "manual option mode" selected, because of a CNC alarm, etc., enter another mode by pressing the key.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-1 RAPID OVERRIDE RATE changeover
9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes

9-1 RAPID OVERRIDE RATE changeover
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE
( )
These keys are used to apply an override on the rapid traverse rate during automatic operation and manual operation. The default selection when the power is turned ON is the value applied when the power was turned OFF the last time. As external deceleration is applied on the X, Y and Z axis feed rates before zero point return, and on the Z axis feed/rate during manual operation, the speed will be clamped at a speed lower than the value set as the override. [Functions affected by these keys] During automatic operation During manual operation
: G00, G28, G30 : Rapid traverse, zero point return, start point return, restart point return, loading/unloading position return
[Clamp speed] X axis : 5m/min. Y axis : 5m/min. Z axis : 5m/min. Note) Note) For the ( ) % override, the value set in #23 on the screen will be valid.
For the LV and LVP Series, the manual rapid traverse rate will be limited to a value half of that for automatic operation even during the rapid traverse mode.
9-2
FEED AXIS selection keys
These keys are used to start the control axis during manual operation. The selected control axis will move while the "FEED AXIS" selection key is pressed. The control axis movement will stop when the key is released. During manual operation : Zero point return mode, rapid traverse mode, jog mode Note) In the LV and LVP Series, if the X or Y "FEED AXIS" is selected in the rapid traverse mode, first the Z axis will return to the zero point, and then the selected control axis will move.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-3 ALL ZERO RETURN key
9-3
ALL ZERO RETURN key

and keys are pressed
When the
simultaneously while the axis movement is stopped in a mode other than automatic operation started in a mode other than the handle mode, the zero point operation will take place in the order of the Z axis, X axis and Y axis. The movement of the X axis or Y axis after the Z axis reaches the zero point. To cancel the zero point return operation, press the
key again. The moving axis will stop.
The lamp will flicker during the all axes zero point return, and will turn OFF when the zero point return is completed or canceled.
It returns to the XYZ axis machine zero point memorized by the absolute position detection unit at rapid-traverse speed. Y
Z axis machine zero point
(x, y, 0)
Z
XYZ axes machine zero point (0, 0, 0) Zero point return start position (x, y, z)
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-4 START POINT RETURN key
9-4
9-4-1
START POINT RETURN key

Explanation of key
key, the positioning operation can
By using the
be simplified for when repeatedly processing from the same position. This key can be used by pressing it simultaneously with the key when the axis movement is stopped in a state other than automatic operation start
in a mode other than the handle mode. (Such as in after CNC resetting or when automatic operation is halted.) The key lamp flickers while moving to the processing start point, and turns OFF when the movement is completed. If the key is pressed again while flickering, the movement will be canceled and the lamp will turn OFF.
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Registering the start point
The start point is registered automatically when in the automatic operation mode. The point is START switch is pressed while not in automatic operation. That position (X, Y registered when the and Z axes machine coordinates) is registered. As the old start point data is overwritten, the latest start point position will be valid. This start point data is held even when the power is turned OFF, so if zero point return is carried out after turning the power ON at the next operation, positioning can be carried out to the previous start point with this function.
9-4-3
Return operations
key and key are pressed simultaneously.
The return operation is divided into the following two types according to the current position when the
(1) When the current X and Y positions differ from the start point: When the key and key are
pressed simultaneously, first the Z axis will move to the machine coordinate zero point as shown with 1a in the drawing. (#1 will not appear at the [POSITION] area. Then, the X and Y axes will move to the start point as shown with 1b. The movement will take place with rapid traverse. (2) When the current X and Y positions are the same as the start point (When the operation in (1) above is completed) When the and key are
Start point (X, Y) 1b 2
Z axis machine zero point 1a
Start point return start position Start point (X, Y, Z)
pressed simultaneously, the Z axis will move to the start point as shown with 2 in the drawing. The movement will take place with rapid traverse. If the height control is turned ON at the head of the program, press the key once and carry out the operation in (1) above to return just the X and Y axes. Return to start point is carried out with rapid traverse, so when using the HD Series, press the key again, and execute the operation explained in (2) to position the Z axis at a height speed than height control. Note that if the workpiece plate thickness has been changed, etc., make sure that the Z axis will not collide with the workpiece when moving to the start point. (Note) Even if the key is pressed at the start point position, the Z axis will move to the zero point once with the operation in (1) above. 93
9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-4 START POINT RETURN key
9-4-4
Canceling the return
In the following cases, the return to the start point will be canceled and stopped. (1) When the key is pressed again during the return.
(2) When a CNC alarm occurs. (3) When CNC RESET is pressed. (4) When the servo OFF state is entered with an emergency stop, etc.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-5 FEED HOLD POINT RETURN key
9-5
9-5-1
FEED HOLD POINT RETURN key

Explanation of key
key, the positioning operation can
By using the
be simplified when restarting processing after escaping the processing head when a feed hold state is entered because of an alarm, etc. This key can be used by pressing it simultaneously with the key when the axis movement is
stopped in a state other than automatic operation start in a mode other than the handle mode. (Such as in after CNC resetting or when automatic operation is halted.) The key lamp flickers while moving to the processing restart point, and turns OFF when the movement is completed. If the key is pressed again while flickering, the movement will be canceled and the lamp will turn OFF.
9-5-2
Registering the restart point
During automatic operation, the restart point is registered when a feed hold state is entered. That position (X, Y and Z axes machine coordinates) is registered. As the old restart point data is overwritten, the latest restart point position will be valid.
9-5-3
Restart operation
key and key are pressed simultaneously.
The return operation is divided into the following two types according to the current position when the
(1) When the current X and Y positions differ from the restart point: When the key and key are
Restart point (X, Y) 1b 2 Z axis machine zero point 1a Restart point return start position Restart point (X, Y, Z)
pressed simultaneously, first the Z axis will move to the machine coordinate zero point as shown with 1a in the drawing. (#1 will not appear at the [POSITION] area.) Then, the X and Y axes will move to the restart point as shown with 1b. The movement will take place with rapid traverse. (2) When the current X and Y positions are the same as the restart point (When the operation in (1) above is completed) When the and
key are pressed simultaneously, first the Z axis will move to the
restart point as shown with 2 in the drawing. The movement will take place with rapid traverse. If the height control is turned ON in the program, press the key once and carry out the operation in (1) above to return just the X and Y axes. However, for the HD Series, as the axes return to the restart point with rapid traverse, the key can be pressed again to execute the operation in (2) above to position the Z axis at a higher speed than height control. Note that precautions must be taken to prevent the Z axis from colliding with the workpiece even when moving to the restart point. (Note) Even if the key is pressed at the restart point position, the Z axis will move to the zero point once with the operation in (1) above.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-5 FEED HOLD POINT RETURN key
9-5-4
In the following cases, the return to the restart point will be canceled and stopped. (1) When the key is pressed again during the return.
(2) When a CNC alarm occurs. (3) When CNC RESET is pressed. (4) When the servo OFF state is entered with an emergency stop.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-6 2ND and 3RD ZERO PT. RETURN keys
9-6
9-6-1
2ND and 3RD ZERO PT. RETURN keys

Explanation of keys
and keys, returning to the
By using the
or
2nd and 3rd zero point positions (loading/unloading positions, processing start position, adjustment position, etc.) can be carried out easily. This key can be used by pressing it simultaneously with the key when the axis movement is
stopped in a state other than automatic operation start in a mode other than the handle mode. Return operation is carried out, and the zero point position can be changed in the handle mode. The key lamp flickers while moving to the 2nd and 3rd zero points, and turns OFF when the movement is completed. If the key is pressed again while flickering, the movement will be canceled and the lamp will turn OFF. When changing the zero point position, the lamp flickers while the or key is pressed in
the handle mode. If the selection key for the axis name to be changed is pressed in this state, the lamp will change to a stable light, and will turn OFF when the key is released. If 2nd or 3rd zero point return is interrupted during automatic operation (when automatic operation is halted, etc.), the program movement path will deviate in the same manner as the normal zero point return. Thus, do not use this during automatic operation.
9-6-2
Changing the zero point position
The 2nd and 3rd zero point positions can be changed by setting the machine coordinate value directly on the AXIS PARAMETER screen (refer to the "Screen Operation Manual" for details) or by using the handle mode. With the latter method, the handle mode is selected, and the machine is moved to the position to be changed. Then, the axis key for which the coordinates are to be changed is pressed while holding down the (or ) key.
[Procedure for changing XY coordinate value for 2nd zero point return] (1) Using rapid traverse, etc., move to near the position to be changed. (2) Select the handle mode, finely adjust the position of the axis to be changed. (3) While holding down the + + + or or or : : : key, press the X and Y axis selection key for approx. 2 seconds. The X axis coordinate value is updated. The Y axis coordinate value is updated. The Z axis coordinate value is updated.
(When also changing the Z axis coordinate value.) (4) Press the and keys, and confirm that the 2nd zero point coordinate value
matches the current machine coordinate value. (If the AXIS PARAMETER screen is already displayed, display another screen once to display the updated coordinate values, and then display the AXIS PARAMETER screen.)
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-6 2ND and 3RD ZERO PT. RETURN keys
9-6-3
Return operations
(or ) key was pressed to the position registered on the AXIS PARAMETER
With the 2nd zero point (3rd zero point) return operation, the axis will move from the current position where the
screen. The movement will pass through the Z axis machine coordinate zero point. The movement will take place with rapid traverse. Operation order When the (or ) key and
key are pressed simultaneously, first the Z axis will move to the machine coordinate zero point as shown with 1a in the drawing. (#1 does not appear at the [POSITION] area.) Then, the X and Y axes will simultaneously move to the 2nd zero point (3rd zero point) as shown with 1b. Finally, the Z axis will move to the 2nd zero point (3rd zero point) as shown with 1c to complete the series of operation. In particular with the ( )
Z axis machine zero point 1b 1c 1a 2nd zero point return start position 2nd zero point (X, Y, Z)
operation, the Z axis movement to the target position is contained in the series of operations, unlike the key or key. To avoid unintentional
interference with the workpiece, etc., set the Z axis machine zero point and carry out the final positioning with height control unless repeating this operation often.
9-6-4
In the following cases, the return operation to the 2nd zero point (or 3rd zero point) will be canceled. (1) When the (2) (3) (4) (5) key is pressed again during the 2nd zero point return. (When the key is
pressed again during the 3rd zero point return.) When the operation mode is changed. When a CNC alarm occurs. When CNC RESET is pressed. When the servo OFF state is entered with an emergency stop, etc.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-7 Handle box
9-7
Handle box
When the handle feed axis selection switch is set to a position other than "OFF", the handle mode will be selected and the LED at the center will light. To return to the previous operation mode, select "OFF". If the switch is set to "OFF" and the center LED is flickering during automatic operation, "HANDLE IT Z" on the ON/OFF-P screen is valid, and the Z axis can be moved with the handle. (1) Handle box selection LED display This LED indicates that the axis movement is possible by turning the handle. When lit : The handle mode is selected When flickering : The Z axis handle interrupt is selected (2) Handle feed axis selection switch This is used to select the handle mode and the axis to be moved with handle operation. This is also used when the No. 4 axis is an additional axis or synchronous control axis. (3) Handle feedrate selection switch
X OFF
10x 1x 100x
This is used to select the movement amount per handle feed pulse (one scale) when the handle mode or Z axis handle interrupt is valid. x1 : 0.001 millimeter x10 : 0.01 millimeter x100 : 0.1 millimeter (Note) The Z axis handle interrupt is fixed to the x100 range during focussing on the READY screen. The setting cannot be changed with the handle feedrate selection switch. (4) Handle 100 pulses or movement with one handle turn or data changes can be made during the handle mode and handle interrupt. The movement axis and movement amount per pulse is selected with the handle feed axis selection switch and handle feed speed selection switch.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-8 START and STOP switches
9-8
START and STOP switches
(1) START This switch is used to start memory operation, or to restart operation after a feed hole or automatic operation stop state (single block operation, etc.) Automatic operation is START switch. executed by pressing the The key lamp is lit in green from when the automatic operation is started to when it is stopped with a feed hold, reset or block stop. START switch is Starting of automatic operation with the valid in a state other than the READY state. On the READY screen, this functions as the execution switch for the START operation items. For details on the handling of the and
STOP
START
STOP
switches on the READY screen, refer to the
sections 20 to 22 Basic operation. (2) STOP This switch is used to feed hold the machine during automatic operation. The beam, assist gas START switch and height control will stop with the feed hold, and the shutter will close. Press the to restart. At this time, the height control, shutter, beam and assist gas state will automatically return to the state before feed hold, and then automatic operation will resume. Note that if feed hold is applied during retraction while the height sensor is OFF, the retraction will stop and end. The remaining retract movement will not take place after restarting. If the "MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTION LOCK" is turned ON during feed hold, the above items will remain OFF and will not turn ON automatically. In the same manner if "HEIGHT M CODE INVALID" is turned ON, the height control will remain OFF and the above items will not turn ON automatically. The switch indicates the automatic operation halt state from when feed hold is received to when it START switch lamp will is restarted or reset. During height control return while restarting, the flicker.
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-9 M30/M02 and M00/M01 display
9-9
M30/M02 and M00/M01 display
(1) M30/M02 If M02 or M30 is executed during automatic operation, the program will end and the M30/M02 display will light. This state is held until the operation is restarted or the key is pressed. (Note) M30M02 M00M01
When the display lights, the beam will turn OFF, the shutter will close, the assist gas will turn OFF and the height control will turn OFF.
(2) M00/M01 If M00 or M01 (when "M01 STOP" on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen is ON) is executed during automatic operation, the automatic operation will stop when the block containing this M key is code is completed. The display will remain lit until the operation is restarted or the pressed. (Note) Even if this is programmed after beam ON or assist gas ON in the processing program, the beam will not turn OFF and the assist gas will not turn OFF.
<Example> M120 G 01 X 100. M00 ........ The block stops with the beam ON. G 01 Y 100. ;
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9. Miscellaneous Keys and Displays in the Operation Modes 9-10 WORK L/UL PREPARATION key
9-10
WORK L/UL PREPARATION key
This key is used to move the processing head to a specific position (called the loading/unloading position) outside of the processing range to make loading and unloading of the workpiece easier. By holding down the pressing the key and
key, the Z axis will return to the zero
point and then the Y axis will move to the zero point while the X axis moves to the specific machine value. The LED flickers during the movement and turns OFF after completing the movement. LV Series, LVP Series .......... Loading/unloading position (Example) For 2512LV (2500, 1250., 0) Loading/unloading position
(X,Y,0) (2500.,1250.,0)
Software limit (Y axis machine position + 1) Work table
Outside of processing range
The beam and height control will turn OFF when the
key is pressed.
If the processing head is outside of the processing range, the beam and height control cannot be turned ON. (Note that if zero point return has not been carried out even once after the power was turned ON, the above key operations will be valid.) To move from the loading/unloading position to the within the processing range, move with rapid traverse or jog. To cancel movement to the loading/unloading position, press the key or press the
again. The G code (G252) can also be used to move to the loading/unloading position. Refer to the "Programming Manual" for details.
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10. Height Control
10. Height Control

The height control controls the height with the signals from the height sensor unit (sensor) installed on the end of the processing nozzle. The height of the nozzle from the workpiece obtained with height control can be changed with the nozzle height data value in the execution processing conditions buffer. For details on setting the approach point and retract amount refer to the "Screen Instruction Manual" or "Programming Manual". (1) The max. speed during height control will differ according to the height sensing unit (contact type, non-contact type (electrostatic type), air lifting type, etc.). The speed is limited by the rapid traverse rate so the axes will not move at a speed higher than the Z axis rapid traverse rate. (2) The tracing range during height control is from the soft limit on the Z axis' minus side to the approach point. (3) The nozzle height from the workpiece in the program can be changed with the processing condition data. The M101 to M110 code data is used in the processing program. While tracing with height control, do not issue a movement command in the Z axis direction with manual operation (jog mode, rapid traverse mode, zero point return mode, handle mode). If executed, the compensation amount with tracing will be added to the movement command, and the current value counter will be updated. However, the machine stop position will return to the trace position before the movement command. Even during automatic operation (memory mode), the program coordinates will be updated to the coordinate values following the Z axis command in the same manner as the manual operation. However, the amount compensated with height control will change by that value, and the stop position will return to the trace position before the movement command. When using the non-contact type height sensor unit, retract the Z axis to the zero point with the rapid traverse if the "Height Control Tracing Fault" or "Nozzle Touch" alarm occurs. Read the Precautions for Use (given in the separate "Instruction Manual") before using the non-contact type height sensor unit.
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
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10. Height Control 10-1 Height control keys
10-1
Height control keys
(1) Height CONTROL ON Height control will start when the key is pressed.
With the height control, the axis will move to the set approach point at the rapid traverse (G00) rate, and will stop when the nozzle height between the nozzle and workpiece reaches the set value with the trace function. The approach point can be set on the SENSOR CONTROL PARAMETER screen. The approach point value is set as an absolute value from the Z axis machine zero point. If the key is pressed during height hold, the height hold will be canceled. (2) Height CONTROL OFF When the key is pressed during height control (when the lamp is lit), the tracing will end,
and the axis will rise at the rapid traverse (G00) rate by the retraction amount. The retraction amount is set in the same manner as the approach point on the SENSOR CONTROL PARAMETER screen. The retract amount is set as the movement amount from the traced position with an incremental value. The data is held even when the control power is turned OFF. The retract process will not be executed even if the height control is turned OFF during height hold. Program example
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 G 91 G 92 X 0 M 198 ; ... Height control ON G 01 X 50. M 199 ; ... Height control OFF G 00 X 30. M 198 ; ... Height control ON G 01 X40. M 199 ; ... Height control OFF G0 approach Retract amount G0 approach
N2 N5
Retract amount
N6
Approach point
N8
Height control racing range
N4 N3
Tracing
N7
Tracing
Soft limit () The The sections use rapid traverse rate sections use the trace speed
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10. Height Control 10-2 HEIGHT HOLD key
10-2
HEIGHT HOLD key

The height hold state (contact type and gas lifting type sensor execute sensor up simultaneously) is entered when the key is pressed.
(1) HEIGHT HOLD ON
(2) HEIGHT HOLD OFF By pressing the key during height hold (lamp is lit), the height hold state (contact type and
gas lifting type sensor execute sensor down simultaneously) is entered. Program example
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 G 91 G 92 X 0 M 198 G 01 X 20. M 74 ; ..... Height control ON G 00 X 40. M 75 ; ..... Height control OFF G 01 X40. M 199 Retraction
N8
N3
Tracing
N5
In height hold
N7
Tracing
Workpiece
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11. Adjusting the Processing Conditions

Processing condition adjustment is carried out to determine the material conditions when the processing conditions are unknown. There are two condition adjustment methods for the power and speed. The first method is to directly change the conditions. The second method is to apply an override on all of the conditions. The data in the execution processing condition buffer can be corrected in here. If the processing conditions are selected, the data in the processing condition buffer selected on the PROCESSING CONDITION screen can also be corrected.
COND ADJ
Processing condition adjustment key Condition adjustment knob
CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen The following screen will appear when the key on the operation panel is pressed.
Display and setting items The items that can be input (input with numeric keys on machine operation panel) or adjusted (adjusted with condition adjustment knob) are shown below. Display/ setting item MATL THICK NO. POWER FREQ DUTY FEED FOCUS Input Not possible Not possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Adjustment Not possible Not possible Not possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible 0 ~ 10 0 ~ 50000 (W) 0 ~ 9999 (Hz) 0.0 ~ 100.0 (%) 0 ~ 240000 (mm/min) 99.999 ~ 99.999 (mm) Setting range (unit)
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Display/ setting item ADD FUNC GAS-PRES GAS-TYPE PIERCE OFFSET NOZZLE-GAP OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT FEED GAS-P DISP OVERRIDE (POWER) OVERRIDE (FEED) (Note 1)
Input Not possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Possible Possible
Adjustment Not possible Possible Not possible Possible Not possible Possible Not possible Not possible Not possible Possible Possible
Setting range (unit) 0.00 ~ 99.99 (kg/cm2) 1~3 0.0 ~ 99.9 (sec) 0.000 ~ 9.999 (mm) 0.3 ~ 99.999 (mm)
0 ~ 200 (%) 0 ~ 200 (%)
(Note 1) If using the 3-step changeover method (when the gas pressure no-step option is OFF), the gas pressure cannot be adjusted. It can be set. 1) The adjustable item is displayed in blue on the screen.
Operation methods Movement of the selection column This control unit equips a touch panel. Press the item with finger when moving to the selection column. Adjust (or input) the conditions with the following procedures. Press the panel. The CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen will appear. (The CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen will appear from any screen when the pressed.) Change the conditions. The conditions can be changed with the following two methods. <Input: Directly input the data from the numeric keys.> (1) Select to the item to be changed with finger. (The item enclosed in a blue box is currently selected.) key. (2) Input the data, and press the <Adjustment: Adjust with the condition adjustment knob.> (1) Select to the item to be changed with finger. (2) Turn the condition adjustment knob. The value of the selected item will change. key on the machine operation
key is
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When done changing the conditions, press the key. The CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen will close. 1) The CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen will close in the following cases. When the When the key is pressed. key is pressed again.
When the screen is changed with the function selection key. When the screen is changed with the menu key. Note) This operation is also possible during automatic operation. The condition adjustment knob will change the data in the plus direction when turned clockwise, and in the minus direction when turned counterclockwise. Depending on the data correction amount per click of the knob, the target value may not be set. However, this will not pose any problems in the control. To accurately set the value, directly input the value with the numeric keys.
(Note 1)
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12. Setting Up the CO2 Laser 12-1 LASER READY key
12. Setting Up the CO2 Laser

12-1 LASER READY key
key is turned "ON" (lit), the " "
When the
display will light after approx. 40 seconds, indicating that the setup of the CO2 laser and cooling system is completed. When the key is turned "OFF" (not lit), the CO2 laser and cooling system will stop in approx. 2 minutes. (Note 1) (Note 2) If "CONVEYOR AUTO" is selected on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen, the conveyor operation will turn ON and OFF in the same manner. When setting up the D Series CO2 laser, the beam will be turned ON automatically to " lights. adjust the power before "
12-2
LASER lamp
The " " lamp indicates four states by staying not lit, flickering and lighting. (1) Non-lit state The CO2 laser and cooling unit operation are stopped. (2) Flickering state (Long lighting interval) The CO2 laser and cooling system are being prepared for processing with the laser beam. Normally, the lamp changes to a stable light after approx. 40 seconds. (3) Flickering state (Short lighting interval) The CO2 laser and cooling unit are being stopped. Normally, the operation stops in approx. 2 minutes. Flickering during preparation Flickering during stop
(4) Stable light Setup of the CO2 laser and cooling unit is completed. The laser beam can be output only in this condition. If "CLG UNIT START" is selected on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen, the cooling unit operation is indicated with the flickering for stopping explained in item (3).
(Note 1)
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12. Setting Up the CO2 Laser 12-3 AUTO GAS CHANGE key
12-3
AUTO GAS CHANGE key
After the laser gas in the resonator is exhausted for 20 to 30 minutes, new laser gas is filled in approx. 1 minute. If this key is pressed while the key is OFF, the lamp will light. The lamp turns OFF when the gas change is completed. (Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3) To prevent incorrect operations, this switch must be pressed for one second or more to activate. If the key has been pressed by mistake and the operation must be stopped, press the key again. Before automatically changing the laser gas, confirm that the laser gas valve on the CO2 laser power supply panel pump unit is open. If the intake valve is closed, the alarm message "Rvp LASER GAS PRES. LOW" will appear. If the alarm appears, open the valve, and press the (Note 4) (Note 5) key before starting the automatic laser gas change again.
Set the laser gas cylinder pressure to 0.5 to 1kg/cm2. When replacing the laser gas with the manual switch in the CO2 laser power supply panel pump unit, reset the "#11 LASER GAS CHANGE" cumulative value on the MAINTENANCE screen (1/2) at the same time.
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13. SHUTTER OPEN and SHUTTER CLOSE 13-1 SHUTTER OPEN and SAFETY SWITCH key
13. SHUTTER OPEN and SHUTTER CLOSE

These keys are used to open or close the shutter installed on the laser beam outlet of the resonator. (Note 1) Before disassembling or inspecting the processing head or bend mirror holder (installing or removing the nozzle, processing lens or bend mirrors), always stop the oscillation and close the shutter. To prevent hazardous states, if the shutter is opened or closed in the "beam ON" state, the beam will turn OFF. This is to prevent unintentional disturbance reflection of the laser beam when the mirror installed on the shutter moves.
(Note 2)
13-1
The
SHUTTER OPEN and SAFETY SWITCH key

and keys are pressed simultaneously to open the shutter. The key lamp will light
when the shutter is completely opened.
13-2
The
SHUTTER CLOSE key

key is pressed to close the shutter. The key lamp lights when the shutter is completed
closed. (Note 1) The shutter will also close in the following cases.
(1) When M02 or M30 is executed during automatic operation. (2) When the key is pressed. (3) When a CNC alarm or sequence error occurs. (Excluding sequence errors not related to the shutter.) (4) When feed hold stop is applied. (5) When the key is turned ON. (6) When M67 (shutter close) is executed.
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14. BEAM ON and SAFETY Keys 14-1 BEAM ON and SAFETY keys
14. BEAM ON and SAFETY Keys

These keys are used to irradiate or stop the laser beam by controlling the electrical discharge in the resonator. (Note 1) When turning the beam ON, the operator must always wear protective goggles or cover the entire head with an acrylic protector. If the beam is turned ON while the assist gas is not discharged in the state, the assist gas will be discharged approx. 0.2 seconds before turning the beam ON to protect operation to the processing lens. The assist gas will stop simultaneously with the protect the processing lens. (If M codes are used to discharge the assist gas before turning the beam ON, the delay can be eliminated.)
(Note 2)
14-1
The
BEAM ON and SAFETY keys

key and key are pressed to irradiate the laser beam at the value set in the power " is ON. ON. Note that depending on the
data of the execution processing condition buffer while " The key lamp lights while the laser beam is being irradiated. To monitor the laser power, close the shutter, and then turn
CO2 laser model, if the "beam ON" state continues for 5 minutes with the shutter closed, the "Res BEAM ON, PRETECT ERR" alarm will occur to cool the shutter damper water. If this alarm occurs, wait five minutes before turning the beam ON, and then monitor the laser power again.
14-2
The
BEAM OFF key

key is used to stop the laser beam irradiation.
The key lamp will light when the laser beam is not being irradiated. (Note 1) The beam will also turn OFF in the following cases.
(1) When M02 or M30 is executed during automatic operation. key is pressed. (2) When the (3) When a CNC alarm or sequence error occurs. (Excluding sequence errors not related to the beam.) (4) When feed hold stop is applied. (5) When "SINGLE PULSE" is selected on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen, and the beam is turned ON for the pierce time set in the execution processing condition buffer. (6) When M121 (processing end) or M87 (beam ON) is executed.
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15-1
15. Status Display BEAM IRRADIATION lamp
15. Status Display

15-1 BEAM IRRADIATION lamp
This flickers when the beam is ON and the shutter is open. Beam ON : The two red horizontal direction LEDs flicker. Shutter open : The two yellow vertical direction LEDs flicker.
LASER TABLE COOLING
15-2
LASER lamp
When this lamp is lit, the CO2 laser setup has completed and the laser beam can be output. (Refer to Chapter 12 section 2 for details.)
15-3
TABLE lamp
This lamp lights when the servo ON, air purge and safety door (option), etc., conditions are established.
15-4
COOLING lamp
This lamp lights when the cooling unit is operating normally. (Note) Depending on the processing machine model, there may be LEDs that indicate the status of the other devices.
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16. BUZZER RESET and ALARM RESET 16-1 BUZZER RESET key
16. BUZZER RESET and ALARM RESET

16-1 BUZZER RESET key
This key is used to stop only the buzzer when a sequence alarm has occurred. When a sequence alarm has occurred, the buzzer will not sound again even if a new sequence alarm occurs.
16-2
ALARM RESET key
When a sequence alarm occurs, a message (ERROR HELP screen) will appear, and the key lamp will flicker. After remedying the alarm, press this key to reset the alarm. When the cause has been completely eliminated, the message and key displays will turn OFF. The buzzer will also be reset with this key. (Note 1) If an alarm is caused by the cooling water "Wco WAIT FOR RECOVERY BY ION EXCHANGE" occurs, the cause will be automatically removed by turning the key ON. The alarm message will automatically disappear, and the " " lamp will light. The alarm messages "Res BEAM ON PROHIBIT WAIT 5 MINUTE", "Wco PREPARING COOLING WATER CIRCULATION UNIT" and "Wco WAITING FOR COLD WATER STABILIZATION" etc. are also automatically reset.
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-1 ASSIST GAS
17. Other Machine Control Switches

Take special care to prevent catching of fingers, etc., during the following key operations. Note that the keys may not be usable depending on the type of laser processing machine, and the presence of optional functions.
17-1
ASSIST GAS
key is pressed, the assist gas will be
When the
discharged. The gas pressure is adjusted on the CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen.
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-2 Help display Key
17-2
Help display key
(1) Explanation of the key A Press ? key in CNC Operation panel NC Operation board displays detailed explanatory note
of ADD-Functions on the CONDITION SETING screen or the CONDITION EDITING screen. (2) Example of use
PROCESS Press the Function Selection Key OPERATION
, Press the Menu button
. ,
) On the CONDITION EDITING screen , Press the Function Selection Key EDIT Press the Menu button The 1st page is displayed. The TAB key is used and the Blue-Frame is moved to the setting column of conditions. A Press ? key in CNC Operation panel NC Operation board . .
Blue Frame Explanatory note
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-3 BACKLIGHT Key
17-3
BACKLIGTH key
(1) Explanation of the key When the BACKLIGHT key is pressed, the backlight of the screen can be turned on(The state where the screen is displayed) or turned off(The state where the screen is not displayed). When the CNC UNIT is not used for a long time, for the purpose of the backlight degradation prevention, please be in the state of OFF of the backlight. (2) Example of use Whenever it presses the BACKLIGHT key once, it repeats on--off of the backlight. That is, the backlight is turned off when the front state is the backlight on. The backlight is turned on when the front state is the backlight off. (3) Special Notes Please press other screen operation keys after pressing the BACKLIGHT key once and changing the backlight into the state of ON, when the backlight is turned off. Please perform the following operations, when the other screen operation keys is pressed and this key is stooped receiving in the state of the backlight OFF. Press the INPUT key, after the RIGTH-TAB key is pressed once. Press the CLOSE key.
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-4 P/C Control Key
17-4
P/C Control Keys
The LVP Series processing machine has two pallets (A pallet [upper side], B pallet [lower side]). Feeding of the pallets to the processing machine from the pallet changer (hereinafter P/C) is called "loading", and feeding the pallets from the processing machine to the P/C is called "unloading". As the loaded pallet can be processed, it is sometimes called a work table.
17-4-1
Explanation of P/C Control Keys
The meanings of the machine operation panel keys related to P/C control are described below. [Machine operation panel]
AUTO PALET CHANGE
PALLET SET
MANUAL PALET CHANGE
WORK LIFTER
PALET LIFT
UP IN
SAFETY DOOR
PALET LOAD
DOWN OUT
17-4-2
Automatic pallet changing

state (LED lit), select this key to change the pallet when the program
With the pallet in the
currently being executed is completed (when M30 or M02 is executed), or when the M22 code is executed in the program to change the pallet. When selected, the LED will light. If the key is pressed again when the LED is lit, the LED will go out. If the machine is moving, it will stop after all operations are completed. To stop during movement, press the While the LED is lit, the ,
UP IN
key or EMERGENCY STOP button.

WORK LIFTER
DOWN OUT
and
keys cannot be operated. key LED is turned OFF.
In the default state after the power is turned ON, the
(Note 1) Refer to section "23-3 Next Program Automatic Operation Function" for details on the automatic pallet change operation and the M22 code.
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17-4-3
Pallet setting
Operations using the
key and
key are validated. The
key can be operated if
each pallet is at the loading end or unloading end, and the pallet lifter position is at the upper end or lower end. The operation using the keys is completed with the following four states. If the key is pressed again while the LED is lit, the non-selected state (LED not lit) will be entered. (1) When the key is turned ON while the A pallet is at the loading end
The operation will be completed when the A pallet is at a pallet lifter position where it can be unloaded. key ON
key LED lights immediately
A pallet
B pallet
B pallet lowering
LED flickers A pallet LED lights B pallet

B pallet lowering completed
If the A pallet is already at a position where it can be unloaded, the LED will light immediately, and the operation will be completed. (2) When the key is turned ON while the B pallet is at the loading end
The operation will be completed when the B pallet is at a pallet lifter position where it can be unloaded. key ON B pallet key LED lights immediately
A pallet rising
A pallet
LED flickers LED lights B pallet
A pallet
A pallet rising completed
If the B pallet is already at a position where it can be unloaded, the LED will light immediately, and the operation will be completed.
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(3) If both the A pallet and B pallet are at the unloading end and the pallet lifter is at the lower end, the operation will be completed immediately when the will be loaded at the next pallet change operation. key ON A pallet B pallet key LED lights immediately key is turned ON. Note that the A pallet
(4) If both the A pallet and B pallet are at the unloading end and the pallet lifter is at the upper end, the operation will be completed immediately when the pallet will be loaded at the next pallet change operation. key ON A pallet key LED lights immediately B pallet key is turned ON. Note that the B
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17-4-4
Manual pallet changing
When the
key is pressed in the
state (
key LED is lit), the pallet on the
processing machine will be changed with the pallet on the pallet lifter. If both pallets are on the pallet lifter side, the A pallet will be loaded when the pallet lifter is lowered, and the B pallet will be loaded when the pallet lifter is raised. The series of operations start from unlocking the pallet on the processing machine, unloading the pallet, and changing the loading pallet with the pallet lifter. Then, the other pallet is loaded onto the processing machine, where it is locked. At the same time, the pallet on the pallet lifter side is moved to the same height as the pallet on the processing machine. The completed. <Changing operation> (1) When the A pallet is on the processing machine, turn ON the Position when key is turned ON A pallet B pallet key. key LED flickers while the pallet is being changed, and turns OFF when the operation is
Turn
key ON
A pallet B pallet
Unlock pallet A pallet Load A pallet B pallet
A pallet Pallet lifter rise operation B pallet loading operation B pallet A pallet B pallet
Pallet lifter lowers simultaneously with the locking of the pallet
B pallet
A pallet
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(2) When the B pallet is on the processing machine, turn ON the Position when key is turned ON B pallet
key. A pallet
Turn
key ON B pallet A pallet
Unlock pallet Load B pallet A pallet B pallet A pallet Pallet lifter rise operation A pallet loading operation A pallet B pallet B pallet
Pallet lifter rises simultaneously with the locking of the pallet
A pallet B pallet
(3) When there is no pallet on the processing machine, and the A pallet is waiting to be loaded, turn ON the Position when key. key is turned ON A pallet B pallet Turn key ON A pallet B pallet A pallet loading operation A pallet B pallet
Pallet lifter lowers simultaneously with the locking of the pallet
A pallet
B pallet
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(4) When there is no pallet on the processing machine, and the B pallet is waiting to be loaded, turn ON the Position when key. A pallet key is turned ON B pallet
Turn
key ON A pallet B pallet A pallet
B pallet loading operation
B pallet
Pallet lifter rises simultaneously with the locking of the pallet
B pallet
A pallet
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17-4-5
Loading/rise, unloading/lower
UP IN
DOWN OUT
Operations are carried out by pressing these keys simultaneously with the
WORK LIFTER
PALET LIFT
and
PALET LOAD
keys.
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17-4-6
Pallet loading/unloading
PALET LOAD
When loading or unloading the pallet, press the above key simultaneously with the
UP IN
or
DOWN OUT
key.
The machine will move only while the UP or DOWN key is pressed. When the key is released, OUT IN the Machine will decelerate to a stop. The LED flickers during movement, and changes to a stable light at the loading end. The LED turns OFF at the unloading end. In the following cases, the machine will not move even if the key is pressed. If the machine is moving, it will decelerate to a stop. 1) When the pallets on the processing machine and pallet lifter are at the same height. 2) When moving in the loading direction is attempted while there is a pallet at the loading end. 3) When moving in the unloading direction is attempted while there is a pallet at the unloading end. 4) When the pallet lifter is at the middle position (not at the upper end or lower end). 5) When the Z axis is not at the machine coordinate "0.000" position. 6) During automatic operation. 7) When the key is OFF, or EMERGENCY STOP is applied. 8) When automatic pallet change is selected. 9) When the interlock has activated for safety purposes. (Note 1) If the key is turned OFF, the emergency stop is applied, or the power is left OFF for a long time while the pallet is being loaded or unloaded, the pallet lifter will gradually lower and could damage the machine. Thus, always move the pallet to the loading end or unloading end.
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17-4-7
Pallet lifter
PALET LIFT
To raise or lower the pallet, press the above key simultaneously with theUP
IN
or DOWN OUT
key.
The operation will not stop at the middle position. Instead, after moving to the upper end or lower end, the operation will stop automatically. The LED will flicker during movement, and light when the upper end is reached. It will go out when the lower end is reached. In the following cases, the machine will not move even if the key is pressed. 1) When the pallet is being loaded or unloaded. 2) Rising when the upper end signal is ON. (At the upper end, the solenoid valve is always turned On in the cylinder rise direction.) 3) Lowering when the lower end signal is ON. 4) When the signal is OFF or EMERGENCY STOP is applied. 5) When automatic pallet change is selected. 6) When the interlock has activated for safety purposes.
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17-4-8
Work lifter
WORK LIFTER
The work lifter serves as option specification. It cannot be used when there is no specification. To raise or lower the work lifter, press the above key simultaneously with the When pressed simultaneously with the UP when pressed simultaneously with the
IN UP IN
or
DOWN OUT
key.
key, the work lifter will rise, and key, the work lifter will lower.
DOWN OUT
To raise the workpiece, first set the pallet position to the same height as the pallet on the processing machine side, and then press the key. The work lifter will rise only while this key is pressed, so release the key when the work lifter has risen to the height required for loading or unloading the workpiece. When the key for lowering is pressed, the work lifter will automatically lower to the lower end, and then the DOWN key lamp will light. Please surely lower after use to a downward end. (Notes1) Please be sure to unite the position of a palette with the position of the palette by the side of the processing machine, before using the work lifter. (Notes2) Since the palette cannot operate if there is no the work lifter in a processing end, please move to the downward end after use.
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-5 Safty unit
17-5
Safety unit
17-5-1.Safety door
Do not fail to close the safety door before operation, for safety. When the safety door is not closed, the following operations are inhibited. Beam-on Pallet changer operation Automatic operation Safety Ready screen door Axis movement Except for the handle feeding
AUTO PALET CHANGE PALLET SET
MANUAL PALET CHANGE
WORK LIFTER
PALET LIFT
UP IN
SAFETY DOOR
PALET LOAD
DOWN OUT
Positions of operation key switches
Photoelectric sensor
17-5-2.Safety door key switch
SAFETY DOOR
Safety door can be sent up and down. Safety door ascent It is sent up when pressing Loading/Ascent key at the same time. It is stopped after being sent up to the upper end. It is stopped when taking hands off the key. Safety door descent It is sent down when pressing Unloading/Descent key at the same time. It is stopped after being sent down to the lower end. It is stopped when taking hands off the key. Switch indicator It is lighted at the upper end. It is blacked out at the lower end. It is flashed at the middle position.
17-5-3.Safety door photoelectric sensor

A photoelectric sensor is placed in front of the safety door in order to secure the safety when sending up/down the safety door. When an interlock of this photoelectric sensor was operated, the safety door is inhibited to be sent up/down.
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17. Other Machine Control Switches 17-6 Pallet area sensor
17-6
Pallet area sensor
Area sensor is placed around the pallet changer in order to secure the safety for operator working with the pallet. When the interlock of area sensor is operated, the pallet operation is inhibited. However, the processing machine is not stopped even thought shielding this area sensor, as this pallet area sensor has a purpose of securing the safety at the pallet changer side. Radiator side
AUTO PALET CHANGE PALLET SET
MANUAL PALET CHANGE
Processing machine
WORK LIFTER PALET LIFT UP IN
Pallet changer
SAFETY DOOR
PALET LOAD
DOWN OUT
Sensor side
AREA SENSOR RESET
17-6-1.Area sensor resetkey switch
The shielded area sensor can be returned. Area sensor return When pressing the Area sensor reset key, the area sensor is returned from the shielding state. It is not returned on the shielding state even though pressing the key. Switch indicator Indicator lights when shielding. Indicator blacks out when sensing beam. it is shielded once, the indicator does not black out even though sensing beam, because the If shielding state is hold.
AREA SENSOR RESET
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18. FDD Unit
18. FDD Unit

The processing programs saved on a 3.5-inch FDD (floppy disk) can be input, output, compared, erased, displayed in the directory and formatted. Refer to the separate "Screen Instruction Manual" for the operation methods. If the ACCESS lamp is lit, the internal head section is contacting the disk, so wait for the lamp to turn OFF before pressing the EJECT button. The 3.5-inch FLD and internal head are suspectable to dust, etc., so always close the lid during use and after use.
Face INDEX upward when inserting.
(Note)
Only 3.5" FLDs formatted with the MS-DOS format can be used. 2DD 720Kbytes (IBM (PC/AT) system) 2HD 1.44Mbytes
Use the format for this control unit or the Mitsubishi automatic programming unit. The FLD formatted with the Mitsubishi LC10 Series control unit cannot be read with this control unit.
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19. Small Door (Serial Interface)
19. EXTERNAL CONNECTED PARTS

19-1. Serial Interface
These sockets are used for connection with serial interface (RS-232-C) I/O devices. Always turn the power OFF before connecting the cable as the devices could be damaged. Refer to the separate "Screen Instruction Manual" for details on the serial interface parameter settings and cable specifications.
Printed board in the control device (pendant) CF21
CF22
(Note 1) If the socket fuse has blown, turn OFF the main power supply (no-fuse breaker), and replace with the enclosed 2-ampere glass tube fuse. Never use a fuse with a capacity of 2-ampere or more, as this could create a hazardous situation. (Note 2) Remove the back panel of the control device(pendant) while connecting the cables.
19-2. Outlet
Use the devices connecting to the outlet at AC100V and 2 ampere or less.
Left side of the pendant
FUSE 2A AC 100V
(Note )
When the fuse for outlet is blowout, turn OFF the main breaker(No fuse breaker) and change it with 2 ampere glass fuse of the accessory. For your safety, never use the fuse capable for over 2 ampere.
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine

The basic operations from preparation to processing are carried out following the screen instructions. START If the switch is pressed to start the processing machine or control unit while working on the screens, the switch will function as "execute" instead of "start" for automatic operation. (The white START lamp on the switch will light, and the menu keys will appear in yellow.) The basic operations for the preparation are explained in this section. The flow of operations and the item Nos. of the menus corresponding to the operations are shown below. The details of each operation are explained in the section indicated with the numbers, so refer to these sections for details.
Preparation start 20.1.1 Power ON Operation screen display (automatic) 20.1.2 MAINTENANCE screen confirmation 20.1 Start Up
No
Was height sensing unit changed? 20.3 Yes Height sensor calibration Is nozzle centering required? 20.4 Yes Nozzle centering 1 Is focusing required? 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 Focusing Yes
When using for the first time after replacing the height sensor, the sensor must be calibrated.
~ The nozzle must be centered before focusing. Even if focusing is not carried out, if the nozzle has been replaced or collided against the workpiece, the nozzle must be centered. ~
No
No
Focusing is required after replacing the processing head or lens. ~ ~ ~ ~
Nozzle height adjustment Height sensor adjustment Nozzle centering 2 Is test processing required? Yes
No
20.9.1 Piercing time confirmation 20.9.2 Condition setting 20.9.3 Processing condition registration Preparation completed To processing
When carrying out very difficult processing, or when the processing material for which the processing conditions are not known, trial processing must be carried out. ~
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Using the Screen The screens will appear when the function selection keys are pressed. The names and roles of each screen section are shown below. Always read this section before using the screens.
Screen title Menu screen Submenu
Menu
Menu
: When the menu key is pressed, the button will appear as if it is pressed down. This indicates which menu screen is currently opened. In the selected menu, some turns from blue to yellow, and some remains blue. As for that the menu key turns from blue to yellow, the beam may be radiated or the processing table may move when pressing START . As for that the menu button remains blue, nothing is done even when pressing switch.
START
Menu screen : When the menu key is pressed the corresponding screen will appear. On the left side of the screen, detailed work procedures for the operation item, etc., will appear. The work procedures may differ slightly depending on the processing machine model, but basically, the work can be carried out by following the instructions on the left side. Submenu : When the submenu key is pressed, the corresponding process or screen will appear.
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-1 Start up
20-1
20-1-1
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Start up
Power ON
Turn "ON" the power of the power distribution panel (customer facility) for the laser processing machine. Start the cooling tower. Start the purge compressor and processing compressor. Open the assist gas valve. Turn "ON" the laser processing machine power supply panel breaker.
C0 2 La ser
Pr ocessin g Ma ch in e
Con t r ol
Un it
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6)
Press the POWER ON/OFF switch on the operation box to ON
The STARTUP screen will appear after the power is turned ON. The HD access lamp will flicker while starting up. The TITLE screen will appear shortly. When the READY screen appears and the HD access lamp turns OFF, the startup is completed. (Note) If the temperature is less than 7C, the hard disk will be warmed up when the power is turned ON. (The hard disk will be warmed to 7C.) The HD access lamp will flicker during the warm up operation. The start screen will appear and start up automatically when warming up is completed. It takes approx. 5 minutes for the temperature to rise 1C. 7) After the READY key LED on the machine operation panel lights, turn the READY key switch to the ON position.
READY OFF ON
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20-1-2
Confirming the MAINTENANCE screen
Confirming the screen 1) 2) After pressing the function selection key , press the menu button to display the
MAINTENANCE screen. Check the alarm display, and carry out maintenance if required. (Note 1) If "ALARM DIS SW-OV" is selected on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen, when there is a 100% (red) display in the alarm displays, or if "REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED" is displayed, the MAINTENANCE screen will appear automatically when the power is turned ON. Refer to the respective CO2 laser and processing machine instruction manual for the maintenance method of each item. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (Note 3) CLEAN PR (OUTSIDE) CLEAN PR (INSIDE) CLEAN FILTER CLEAN Y STRAINER CLEAN LENS CLEAN BEND MIRROR CLEAN PHASE RETARDER LUBRICATING COMPRESSOR DRAINAGE CLEAN CONVEYOR DUST CHANGE LASER GAS REPLACE ION EXCHANGE Details Clean the outside surface of the PR mirror Clean the inner surface of the PR mirror Clean the filter on the CO2 laser power supply panel Clean the damper's Y-type strainer Clean the processing lens Clean the bend mirror Clean the phase retarder Lubricate the processing machine Drain the air compressor Clean the processing machine's chip conveyor Change the laser gas. Replace the ion exchange resin
(Note 2)
The default setting time for each item is a reference value, and should be changed by the customer according to the processing machine usage state and environment. Note that depending on the CO2 laser or processing machine specifications, the sections corresponding to the items may not be provided. In this case, set the setting time to 0.
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20-1-3
Setting of preparation parameter

, when pressing the menu button , the
After pressing the function selecting key
preparation parameter screen is displayed. The followings are operable in this screen. The parameter used when preparing the processing can be set. Preparation parameter screen
Movement of the selection column This control unit equips a touch panel. Select the item with finger when moving to the selection column. Setting of the unit preparation program Program for unit preparation program is set. Setting of the centering 1 program Program for centering 1 program is set. Setting of focusing program Program for focusing program is set. Setting of the centering 2 program Program for centering 1 program is set. Setting of test processing program Program for test processing program is set.
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-2 Zero point return
20-2
1)
Zero point return

After pressing the function selection key , press the menu button .
The READY screen will appear. The menu button
will change from blue to yellow.
2)
Press the
START
switch on the machine operation panel.
Zero point return will take place in the order of the Z axis, X axis and Y axis. "EXECUTION" will appear at the lower right of the screen. Preparation of the CO2 laser will start at the same time. 3) When a "#1" mark appears after each axis coordinate value on the right and "COMPLETE" appears at the lower right of the screen, the zero point return is completed, and the CO2 laser is ready.
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-2 Zero point return
4)
Special notes If the the If the If

STOP
key is pressed during "PREPARING DEVICES", the zero point return will stop. If switch is pressed during "PREPARING DEVICES", the zero point return key is pressed during "PREPARING DEVICES", the zero point return operation is pressed during "PREPARING DEVICES", the CO2 laser preparation will stop, but
operation and CO2 laser preparation operation will stop. will stop, but the CO2 laser preparation will not stop until the operation is completed. the zero point return will not stop until completed. However, the axis that has reached the approach speed (100mm/min.) will not stop until the zero point return is completed. To stop the movement while moving at the approach speed, press the key or the EMERGENCY STOP button. To carry out zero point return again, start from step 1. During "PREPARING DEVICES", other menu keys on the setup screen cannot be selected. If the processing head position before zero point return is already very close to the zero point return, the error "M10002 Z AXIS NOT CROSSED" may occur. In this case, move the processing head slightly away from the zero point and carry out zero point return again. If a CO2 laser alarm occurs, the zero point return and CO2 laser preparation will stop.
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-3 Height sensor calibration
20-3
Height sensor calibration
If a new height sensor has been installed due to replacement, etc., the height sensor must be calibrated. 1) Set the program No. for height sensor calibration corresponding to the height sensor being used. This setting only needs to be made once. After pressing the function selection key, press the menu press the next page key. The HEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION screen will appear. button. Then,
ERRROR 0
ERRROR
STATC-MPR 9986
STATC-APR 9986
ERRROR
Set the program No. for height sensor calibration for each sensor type. When using the non-contact type height sensor, set as shown below. The sensor type name corresponding to the set sensor type No. will appear in the <COLUMN> cells. Set the program No. to 0 for sensor types not being used.
9986
9986
Input 9986 here, and press 20 9
) An example of the default settings is shown below.
Manual preset unit
2)
After pressing the function selecting
key , press the menu
button . button
The HEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION screen will appear. The menu will change from blue to yellow.
3)
Carry out the work following the procedures displayed on the left screen. The Nos. to below correspond to the Nos. on the left screen.
Install the nozzle being used. Connect the sensor cable. Place a steel plate (2mm or thicker) on the work table. Place a steel plate with a thickness that will not droop even if the nozzle contacts it. Lower the Z axis with handle feed so that the sensor data (hexadecimal display) on the right screen is near 0000. Lower the Z axis to where the tip of the processing head nozzle touches the top of the workpiece. At this time, gradually lower the Z axis so that the nozzle does not collide with the workpiece and break. Stop at the position where the hexadecimal display of the sensor data changes from "FFF?" (? can be any character) to "000?". (For reference, the sensor data that starts with an F hexadecimal display is a minus voltage, and the data that starts with a 0 is a plus voltage. Therefore, 20 10
the position where the Z axis is stopped is near the 0 voltage.)
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No ze zl Ho Rold Mi S e l mi s ae t . 7 t l e l t e w/ l c l, > 3 5 d l
20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-4 Centering 1
20-4
Centering 1
The nozzle must be centered for precise focusing. Even if focusing is not to be carried out, the nozzle must be centered when it has been replaced, when it has collided against the workpiece, or when the sparks are deviated during piercing. 1) After pressing the function selection key The LEAD SET 1 screen will appear. , press the menu button.
2) Program number for centering 1 is set in the preparation parameter screen. For the setting method, refer to 20-1-3. This setting only needs to be made once.
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3)
After pressing the function selection key
, press the menu
button. will change from blue to
The LEAD SET 1 screen will appear. The menu button yellow. 4)
Carry out the work following the procedure given on the screen. The Nos. to below correspond to the Nos. in the LZ Series processing machine instruction manual.
Place a 2 to 3mm acrylic plate on the work table. Confirm that N2 gas comes out. Confirm that the visible beam is passing through the nozzle to the bottom. If the visible beam is not output from the nozzle, move the nozzle with the nozzle adjustment knob until the beam is emitted.
Movable cylinder To move the nozzle in the direction of the arrow, loosen knob (A) and tighten knob (B), and then move.
Nozzle adjustment knob Movable cylinder Nozzle Nozzle adjustment knob (B) Nozzle adjustment knob (A) Nozzle hole
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Lower the processing head so that the clearance between the nozzle and acrylic plate is approx. 1mm. Move the processing head over the acrylic plate position with rapid traverse or handle feed, and adjust the clearance between the nozzle and the acrylic board to approx. 1mm with handle feed. Press the
START
After the laser beam is emitted, the work table will move several mm in the + x direction. (The program set on the LEAD SET 1 screen will start.) Correct the program when the table is not to be moved. The message "IN EXECUTION" will appear on the lower right of the screen. When the movement is completed, the message "COMPLETE" will display. Adjust the centering with the nozzle adjustment knob. Check the state of the assist gas flow (white stain) around the beam spot on the acrylic plate, and adjust the position of the nozzle using the nozzle adjustment knob.
Zoom spot (hole) Assist gas flow trace (white stain)
Move the nozzle to the opposite direction of the white stain to match the center of the gas flow with the beam spot. Repeat the following steps until the center of the assist gas flow and beam spot are matched.
Select the menu key Press the

START
key. (Carry out step .)

Completion of adjustment
Adjust the centering with the adjustment knob. (Carry out step .)
4)
Special notes If the

STOP
switch is pressed during "EXECUTION", the process will stop. To resume the
START
process, press the
switch again.
Other menu keys cannot be selected during "EXECUTION". However, screens other than the operation screen can be entered. STOP switch is ON, cancel errors that can If an error occurs during "EXECUTION" and the be canceled in the feed hold state, and press the If the
START
switch to resume the process.
key is pressed during "EXECUTION", the process will stop. Note that if the key is pressed, the data input/output operation being performed with a computer link,
etc., will also stop. Confirm that data is not being input or output before pressing the 20 15
key. To resume centering, repeat the procedure from item 3) step .
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-5 Focusing
20-5
1)
Focusing
After pressing the function selection key The FOCUS SET screen will appear. , press the menu button .
2)
Program number for Focus is set in the preparation parameter screen. For the setting method, refer to 20-1-3. This setting only needs to be made once.
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3)
, press the menu button
. will change from blue to
The FOCUS SET screen will appear. The menu button yellow.
4)
Carry out the work following the steps displayed on the left screen. The following Nos. to correspond to the Nos. on the left side of the screen.
Place steel plate (2mm or more) on the work table. Material ... SPC or SUS (High reflection material such as Al, Cu, etc., should never be used.) Lower the processing head so that the clearance between the nozzle and steel plate is approx. 10mm. Move the processing head over the steel plate position with rapid traverse or handle feed, and adjust the distance between the nozzle and the plate to approx. 10mm with handle feed. Press the
START
The processing head will move while emitting the beam. (The program set on this screen will be executed. The movement path and movement program list for program No. 9400 are shown below.)
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[Movement path]
[Program list] Program start point 1
M 100 [A, 0.0] ...... Focusing processing condition file search
3
4 5
2
6
M 103................... Focusing processing condition data selection G 91 ..................... Incremental value command M 66..................... Shutter open M 120................... Gas, beam ON G 1 X 200. .......... X axis movement 1 Y 5 .................... Y axis movement 2 X 200. ...............
Y 5. ...................
4
5 6 7
X 200. ................. Y 5. ................... X 200. ...............
M 121................... Gas, beam OFF M 67..................... Shutter close M 30 ................... Program end
Raise and lower the processing head by turning the handle during movement, and adjust the beam (blue flame) so that it is at the brightest position. The focal point is on the workpiece surface when the beam is the brightest. (The handle move 100m per 1 pulse.)
-+
0
MELLASER
50
When the beam has been adjusted to the brightest position, press the program. The message "COMPLETE" will appear at the lower right of the screen.
key, and stop the
RESET
RE ADY HD
Press the submenu
"POSITION" for the Z axis will change to "0".
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If the blue flame is not visible, generate the blue flame with the following method. Raise the power, and carry out centering with the adaptor raised. If the brightest position is not easy to see, find the focal point with the following method. Raise and lower the handle and set the Z axis's min. value where the beam changes from orange to blue. Press the submenu .
The Z axis [POSITION] setting will be set to 0. Next, raise and lower the handle, and set the Z axis's max. value where the beam changes from blue to orange. Read the [POSITION] Z value displayed on the right screen, and lower the Z axis to the value half key here. of the displayed value. This position will be the focal point. Press the
Orange Z value Blue flame Z value Orange 0.000 a a 2 a 2
Focal point
Take special care not to contact the processing head and workpiece when raising and lowering the Z axis with the handle. (Note) When using the non-contact type height sensor, the sensor cable must be disconnected to rotate the processing head adaptor. If the collision prevention ring is installed, remove this also. 4) Special notes If the
STOP
START
process, press the
switch again.
Other menu keys cannot be selected during "EXECUTION", however, screens other than the setup screen can be opened. If an error occurs during "EXECUTION" and the be canceled in the feed hold state, and press the
STOP START
switch is ON, cancel errors that can switch to resume the process.
During "EXECUTION", HANDLE INT Z on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen and the speed selection are internally fixed to 100m. Thus, HANDLE INT Z and the speed selection cannot be changed during "EXECUTION".
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-6 Nozzle adjustment
20-6
Nozzle adjustment
When using the manual preset unit, adjust the lens position. Normally, the nozzle height is adjusted to 1mm with the focus on the workpiece surface. However, when cutting aluminum or stainless steel with air, the focus will change during processing, so the lens position is adjusted.
During piercing
During pulse cutting
During CW cutting
Remarks
1mm
1mm
1mm
Pattern 1 (general)
To set the focus to the common material surface for piercing, pulse processing, and CW processing.
Oxygen cutting of 6mm or less mild steel plates Oxygen cutting of stainless steel plates
Pattern 2
1mm 1mm
To set the focus to the material surface for piercing or pulse Focus processing, but to raise the focus for CW processing. The nozzle height is set to 1mm for piercing.
Oxygen cutting of 9mm or 12mm or more mild steel plates
To set the focus to the material

1mm 1mm surface for piercing, but to
Pattern 3
lower the focal point during cutting. In this case, the nozzle height is set to 1mm for cutting. Air cutting and nitrogen cutting of aluminum or stainless steel plates
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1)
Set the focal point to the workpiece surface. (State in which "20.5 Focusing" is completed.)
2)
The NOZZLE GAP ADJUSTMENT screen will appear.
3)
, press the menu
button.
4) 5)
Press the submenu
button to display the condition search screen. and keys.
Select the MATL. and THICK of the processing condition file using the Then, press button..
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6)
Carry out the work following the procedures given on the left screen. The Nos. to below correspond with the Nos. on the left screen. Confirm that the Z axis [POSITION] setting (displayed in middle of right screen) is 0.
Confirm that the Z axis current value is 0. Raise and lower the Z axis with handle feed, and adjust so that the clearance between the nozzle and steel plate is 1mm. Move the processing lens manually in the reverse direction by the value of the Z axis coordinate value displayed on the right of the screen.
A nut with a bundle
A nut with a bundle
Cartridge Lens move scale
Adjustment ring
Set the lens movement scale to 0.
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Press the submenu key Press the submenu key
and search for the conditions to be processed next. to display the "CONDITION SEARCH" screen. and keys.
Select the MATL. and THICK of the processing condition file using the Then, press the key.
Check the MTRL. and THKNS displays on the right of the screen to confirm that the processing condition file has been called out correctly. When processing with a close focus, (when "NOZZLE-FOCUS GAP" is set to a value other than 1), lower the lens position. Lower the lens by an amount obtained by subtracting the "NOZZLE-FOCUS GAP" from 1mm.
Lenz position 0[mm]
Lenz position a[mm]
Nozzle height 1[mm]
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-7 Adjustment of height sensor
20-7
Adjustment of height sensor
1)
The HEIGHT SENSOR UNIT ADJUSTMENT screen will appear. The menu button change from blue to yellow.
will
2)
Carry out the work following the procedures displayed on the left screen. The Nos. to below correspond to the Nos. on the left screen. Set a steel plate (2mm or more) on the work table. Place a steel plate that has a thickness of 2mm or more on the work table. (The same plate used for focusing is fine.) Turn the key ON and OFF, and confirm that hunting or collisions do not occur.
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20-8
Centering 2
After "20-6 Nozzle Adjustment", the nozzle must be centered. 1) After pressing the function selection key The LEAD SET 2 screen will appear. LEAD SET 2 , press menu button .
2) Program number for focusing is set in the preparation parameter screen. For the setting method, refer to 20-1-3. This setting only needs to be made once.
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3)
Carry out the work following the procedures displayed on the left screen. The Nos. to below correspond to the Nos. on the left screen. Place a 2 to 3mm acrylic plate on the work table. Confirm that the N2 gas is discharged. Confirm that the visible beam is passing through the nozzle to the bottom. If the visible beam is not output from the nozzle, move the nozzle with the nozzle adjustment knob until the beam is emitted. For moving visible light in the direction of an arrow , the knob(B) is fastened for the knob(A) with slight looseness. If both the knob(A) and the knob(B) are fastened equally, visible light will move in the direction of an arrow , and if it loosens equally conversely, it will move in the opposite direction.
Nozzle adjustment knob(A) Nozzle adjustment knob(B) Nozzle adjustment knob(B)
Nozzle adjustment knob(A)
Nozzle
Lower the processing head so that the focal point is on the acrylic plate. (Note) If using the non-contact type height sensor, do not use height control when lowering the processing head. (The height control will not sense the acrylic surface.)
START
Press the
After the laser beam is emitted, the work table will move several mm in the + x direction. (The program set on the LEAD SET 2 screen will start. Correct the program when the table is not to be moved.) The message "EXECUTION" will appear on the lower right of the screen. When the movement is completed, the message "COMPLETE" will display. The menu key will change from yellow to blue.
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Adjust the centering with the nozzle adjust knob. Check the state of the assist gas flow (white stain) around the beam spot on the acrylic plate, and adjust the position of the nozzle using the nozzle adjustment knob.
Beam spot (hole) Trace of assist gas flow (white stain)
Move the nozzle toward the direction of the white stain to match the center of gas flow with the beam spot. Repeat the following steps until the center of the assist gas flow and beam spot are matched.
. Select the menu key START key. (Carry out step .) Press the Adjust the centering with the adjustment knob. (Carry out step .)
Completion of adjustment
4)
Special notes If the

STOP
START
process, press the
switch again.
Other menu keys cannot be selected during "EXECUTION". However, screens other than the setup screen can be entered. STOP switch is ON, cancel errors that can If an error occurs during "EXECUTION" and the be canceled in the feed hold state, and press the If the
START
switch to resume the process.
key is pressed during "EXECUTION", the process will stop. To resume
centering, repeat the procedure from item 2) step .
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20. Basic Operation, Preparation of Machine 20-9 Trial processing
20-9
Trial processing
Carry out "trial processing" before actual processing (product processing) when processing difficult material such as 6mm or thick mild steel plates, aluminum cutting, SUS non-oxidized cutting, air cutting, or when processing material for which the processing condition file is not registered and the conditions are unknown. 1) Perform trial processing. After pressing the function selection key , press the menu button .
The TRY PROCESSING screen will appear. TRY PROCESSING screen
Program number for the test processing is set in the preparation parameter screen. For the setting method, refer to 20-1-3. The program of 50 angles (with R) is chosen at the time of shipment. Set the processing workpiece. Press the
START
switch.
The program set in step will be executed. When a processing result is not good after carrying out A, the button which suited the quality of ) is pushed. If the pierce time or the material (In the case of THICK MILD STEEL PLATE processing conditions, etc., need to be changed after trial processing, carry out section "20-9-1" or "20-9-2". 20 27
20-9-1
Confirming the piercing time
Call out the processing condition file corresponding to the material to be processed. If the processing condition file is not registered and the conditions are unknown, call out the processing condition file from the registered files having the closest conditions to the material to be set. 1) After pressing the function selection key , press the menu button .
2)
Call out the appropriate processing condition file. When the submenu button
is pressed,
the CONDITION SEARCH screen will appear. Move the cursor to the position of the processing condition file to be called out, or set the material and plate thickness, and press.
3)
Confirm that the set processing condition file has been called out by viewing the MATL. and THICK condition display in the processing conditions on the upper left of the CONDITION SETTING screen. Select the processing condition data to be the base for the condition setting with the following procedure. (1) Select the processing condition data for piercing. The number 1 (#1) is set for processing condition data for piercing, so move the cursor to the first line and press the button.
4)
Confirm that the "GAS PRESSURE" for the processing condition data marked with the number 1 is set to a value low enough so that burning does not occur. (2) Confirm that the line of selected processing condition data on the screen changes to blue. 5) 6) Place the workpiece on the work table. Move the processing head to the edge of the workpiece with rapid traverse or handle feed, and lower the processing head with handle feed or height control so that the focal point is on the workpiece surface. (Focal point for piercing.) When using height control, press the up). key after lowering to turn the height hold ON (sensor
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7)
Carry out piercing with the following procedure, and measure the time it takes for the laser beam to penetrate the workpiece. (1) Open the shutter. Press the key and key simultaneously, and open the shutter.
(2) Carry out piercing. Press the key and key simultaneously to radiate the laser beam.
(3) Measure the piercing time. The piercing with start with steps (1) and (2), and is completed when the laser beam penetrates the workpiece and an orange spark (molten material) is discharge from the back side of the processing material. Thus, using a watch, etc., measure the time from when the beam turns "ON" in step (2), to when the piercing ends. (4) After the time has been measured, press the If the height control is ON, turn it OFF. key and then press the key.
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8)
Input the piercing time with the following procedure. If a piercing time with an allowance compared to the piercing time measured in step 7) is set, the piercing times does not need to be input again. If a piercing time shorter than the piercing time measured in step 7) is set, the piercing time must be input again. In this case, input the piercing time measured in step 7) plus a minimum of one second as the new piercing time. Set a piercing time with an allowance especially when processing thick plates. (1) Move the cursor to the "PIERC" cell on the first line of the processing condition data on the CONDITION SETTING screen. (2) Set the piercing time in the PIERC cell, and press the key.
(Example) When setting the piercing time to 5 seconds, set as shown below, and press the key.
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20-9-2
1)
Condition setting
Select the processing condition data to be used as the base for setting the conditions with the following procedure. (1) Press the menu button to display the CONDITION SETTING screen.
(2) Select the processing condition data to be used for processing. Move the cursor to the processing condition data and press the button.
(3) Confirm that the processing condition data selected on the screen changes to blue. 2) 3) 4) Appropriately adjust the gas pressure in the processing condition data. Place a workpiece on the work table. Move the processing head to the edge of the workpiece with rapid traverse or handle feed, and lower the processing head with handle feed or height control to the required focal point in respect to the workpiece surface. When using height control, press the key after lowering to turn the height hold ON. (The
sensor moves up when using the contact-type height sensor.) 5) Move the processing head from the position in step 4) to outside the processing workpiece. In this case, the processing head will not change in the height (Z direction). It will move only in the X and Y direction. If height control is used in step 4) and the height hold is not turned ON, the processing head will lower after moving outside the workpiece.
6) 7)
Press the
key on the machine operation panel to enter the jog feed mode.
Carry out trial processing. (1) Open the shutter. Press the key and key simultaneously, and open the shutter.
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(2) Turn the beam ON. Press the key and key simultaneously to radiate the laser beam.
(3) Press the AXIS FEED SELECTION keys
, and
to move the processing
head and cut. In this case, the movement will start from outside the workpiece as shown below, and after cutting, will return to outside the workpiece. With jog feed, the movement will take place at the speed set in the execution processing conditions data.
(4) When done with the movement, press the 8) 9)
key and then press the
key.
Remove the cut workpiece, and confirm the appearance. If the processing conditions need to be changed, correct them on the CONDITION EDITING screen with the following procedure. (1) Press the menu button to display the CONDITION SETTING screen.
(2) Move the cursor to the processing condition data to be created, set the data, and press the key. Usually, the appearance can be improved by increasing the power or decreasing the speed.
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(Example) To correct condition 5 power to 2700W and duty to 75%, set as shown below.
(Note) As the above trial processing starts processing from outside the workpiece, it is not possible to process with tracing with height control. Thus, when setting the focal point conditions, find the optimum focal point by moving the Z axis with handle feed, and set the focus according to that position. When the focus setting has been changed, carry out "20-5 Nozzle Adjustment", "20-6 Adjustment of Height Sensor" and "20-7 Centering" again. 10) Repeat steps 7) to 9) to set the optimum conditions. If height control is ON, turn it OFF.
20-9-3
Registering the processing conditions
The correction of conditions is carried out in respect to the processing conditions file called into the processing condition buffer with condition search. Thus, the original processing condition file registered in the memory is not changed. To register the processing condition file corrected with trial processing into the memory, the processing conditions must be registered. 1) 2) Press the menu button to display the CONDITION SETTING screen.
Set the material, plate thickness and comment to be registered in the setting area, and press the menu button . If the same material and plate thickness as a registered processing condition
file is set, the data will be overwritten.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing
21. Basic Operation, Processing

The basic operations from preparation to processing are carried out on the various menu screens that appear when the key on the machine operation panel is pressed.
The basic operations for processing with memory operation are explained in this section. The flow of operations and the item Nos. of the menus corresponding to the operations are shown below. The details of each operation are explained in the section indicated with the numbers, so refer to these sections for details. When carrying out continuous processing over a long time, check the maintenance state on the MAINTENANCE screen before starting.
Processing start Workpiece replacement, focal point change
To machine preparation
When replacing the workpiece material and carry out other processing after processing one workpiece, if the focus setting differs from the first process, preparation must be carried out again from "20-6 Nozzle Height Adjustment".
No Is program input required? 21-1 21-2 21-3 21-4 Yes Program input Multiple setup Program search Processing condition search
If the processing program is not registered in the memory, it must be input. ~ ~ ~ ~
No Is graphic check required? 21-5 21-6 21-7 Yes Graphic check Parameter confirmation Processing Is processing condition adjustment required? 21-8-1 Yes Adjustment of speed, power, frequency and duty Processing completion To post-processing No
If the program shape needs to be confirmed, graphic check must be carried out. ~
When the processing state is confirmed during processing as is not as expected, the processing conditions must be adjusted. 21-10 Adjusting the processing conditions
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-1 Program input
21-1
Program input
If the processing program is not registered in the CNC, the program must be input. 1) After pressing the function selection key , press the menu button.
The DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen will appear.
DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen
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2)
Input the processing program with the following procedure. <Movement between selection areas> This control unit equips a touch panel. Press the item with finger when moving to the selection column.
Select in the screen.
Select with finger the drive where the program to be input is stored from the setting of drive in the screen.
1) The directory of the selected drive will appear.
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Select the directory where the program to be input is stored, from the setting of directory on the left of screen, and press .
1) All of the processing program files (*.nc) stored in the selected directory will appear in the file list on the right side. 2) The active selection area will move to the file list. Select the processing program to be input from the list of displayed input/output side files with the finger.
Note When NC program is not being selected, it will be selected by pressing once with finger. When NC program is being selected, it will be not selected by pressing once with finger. Press the submenu button .
The NC INPUT screen for inputting the selected processing program in the CNC side will appear. (Example) When 100.nc is selected.
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NC INPUT screen
The processing program name can be changed on this screen. In this case, input the changed name into the column at NC side on the lower of screen, and press key.
<Other functions> There are several other functions, such as program multiple input function and program name duplication prevention function, which can be used to input the processing program. Refer to the separate Screen Instruction Manual "3-2. Input/output" for details on these functions. The input will start. The message "INPUTTING" will appear at the lower right of the NC INPUT screen. The input is completed when the message disappears. The NC INPUT screen will also close automatically at the same time. The input processing program will appear at the NC side file list on the lower half of the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-2 Multiple setup
21-2
1)
Multiple setup
After pressing the function selection key The MULTIPLE SET screen will appear. , press the menu button .
MULTIPLE SET screen
2)
Start the multiple setup program with the following procedure. Change the part program to the subprogram. Add M99 before the M30 at the end of the part program. (Example) M30 M99 M30
If diameter compensation, mirror image and coordinate rotation are validated in the part program, cancel these before M99.
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Set the required items on the MULTIPLE SET screen. Step 1) Display the MULTIPLE SET screen. Step 2) Set "#1 SEET SIZE S". Set the X and Y dimensions of the base sheet onto which the parts are to be laid out. When the sheet size is set, and then "#2 PART SIZE P" and "#3 WEB SIZE G" are set, the max. No. of parts that can be laid out on the sheet will be automatically set in "#4 GRID SIZE N". (Note) If "#4 GRID SIZE N" is directly set, the multiple setup will not be affected even if "#1 SEET SIZE S" is not set. Step 3) Set "#2 PART SIZE P" and "#3 WEB SIZE G". Set the max. width (max. width when viewing the parts as rectangles) of the X and Y directions of the parts to be laid out in "#2 PART SIZE P". Set the gap (gap when viewing the parts as rectangles) of the X and Y directions of the parts to be laid out in "#3 WEB SIZE G". The "PART SIZE + WEB SIZE" will be the pitch for multiple setup. Step 4) Set "#4 GRID SIZE N". Set the No. of parts laid out in the X and Y directions in "#4 GRID SIZE N". If "#1 SEET SIZE S", "#2 PART SIZE P" or "#3 WEB SIZE G" is set, the "P/(P+G)" calculation results will be automatically set as the max. No. of parts that can be laid out. If the actual No. of laid out parts differs from the calculation results because the processing start position is not the edge of the base sheet, etc., reset the No. of parts that can be laid out. Step 5) Set "#5 SKIPPED PARTS NJ". When starting processing from the middle of the layout, set how many parts to skip. For example, if "5" is set "#5 SKIPPED PARTS NJ", processing will start from the 6th part. If "0" is set, processing will start from the beginning. This setting is automatically incremented by one when a part is processed during multiple setup, and functions as the "counter" which indicates which part is being processed currently. "5" is displayed when processing the 5th part. Thus, if the multiple setup is canceled for any reason, and processing is to be resumed, how far the processing has proceeded is displayed, so the No. of parts to be skipped does not need to be set. Step 6) Set "#6 ENDING PART NO.NE" When stopping the processing in the middle of the layout, set how many parts to process before stopping. If "0" is set, processing will take place to the end (all laid out parts set in "#4 GRID SIZE N". Step 7) Set "#7 PART PROG. NO.". Set the program No. for the laid out parts. For this setting, set the part program changed to the subprogram in item . Step 8) Confirm "#8 MAIN PROG. NO.". This setting does not affect the multiple setup function, but is set as a memo of the multiple setup main program No. to be searched and executed. The standard multiple setup main program is 9990. (Note) If the multiple setup file is designated with "21-11 Processing Administration Function" described in this manual, the program searched in "#8 MAIN PROG. NO." will be searched for. Thus, when using the processing administration, always set the main program No.
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Step 9) Set "#9 MOVEMENT TYPE" and "#10 DIRECTION". Set the processing path type for multiple setup in "#9 MOVEMENT TYPE", and set multiple setup processing direction for the X and Y axes in "#10 DIRECTION". Set "0" for the plus direction, and "1" for the minus direction. Refer to the separate "Screen Instruction Manual" when setting "#9 MOVEMENT TYPE" and "#10 DIRECTION". When the submenu key is pressed, the multiple setup type can be set easily
by inputting the type selected from the screen into "TYPE NO" displayed at the lower key. right of the screen and pressing the TYPE SELECT screen
(Example)
When "2" is input in "TYPE NO" and the
key is pressed.
"#9 MOVEMENT TYPE" and "#10 DIRECTION" will be automatically set as shown above. Step 10) Set "#11 START POINT". Set the position to start the multiple setup layout using the current processing head position as a reference.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-3 Operation search
21-3
1)
Operation search
After pressing the function selection key , press the menu key .
The OPERATION SEARCH screen will appear.
OPERATION SEARCH screen
INPUT
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2)
Operation search (memory search) is carried out with the following procedures. <Movement between selection areas (setting areas)> Select the processing program to be searched for from the program selection areas at the center of the OPERATION SEARCH screen. Selection method 1) Select from the program list using the finger. Selection method 2) Directly input the program No. into the program No. setting area.
Program selection area
Program No. setting area
Note)
For multiple setup, select the multiple setup main program No.
<Other functions> Operation search includes functions such as N.B search and directory search. Refer to the separate "Screen Instruction Manual" for details.
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Press the
key.
The search will start. When the search is completed, the message "SEARCH COMPLETED" will appear at the lower right of the screen.
The searched No. will appear at the upper left of the screen.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-4 Condition setting
21-4
1)
Condition setting
After pressing the function selection key , press the menu key .
The CONDITION SETTING screen will appear.
CONDITION SETTING screen
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-4 Condition setting
2)
Set the conditions with the following procedure. Carry out condition search. Press the submenu button. The CONDITION SEARCH screen will appear to call out the processing conditions file. <Movement between selection areas (setting areas)> This control unit equips a touch panel, so touch with finger when selecting. CONDITION SEARCH screen
Condition list
Material and plate thickness setting area
Select the conditions to be set from the displayed conditions. Selection method 1) Selection method 2) Select the condition from the list using the , , and keys. Directly input the material and plate thickness in the MATL. and THICK setting areas.
Press
button.
When the condition search is completed, the CONDITION SEARCH screen will automatically close, and the searched conditions will appear on the CONDITION SETTING screen.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-5 Graphic check
21-5
Graphic check
The shape of the processing program can be checked. 1) After pressing the function selection key The GRAPHIC screen will appear , press the menu button .
GRAPHIC screen
2)
Use the following procedure to check the processing program shape. Carry out check search (search for the processing program of which the shape is to be checked). Press the submenu key .
The CHECK SEARCH screen will appear. <Movement between selection areas (setting areas)> This control unit equips a touch panel, so touch with finger when selecting.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-5 Graphic check
CHECK SEARCH screen
Program selection area
Program No. setting area
Select the processing program to be graphic checked from the displayed processing programs. Selection method 1) Select from the program list using the finger. Selection method 2) Directly input the program No. into the program No. setting area. Press button.
Press the submenu button .
The shape of the searched processing program will be drawn on the GRAPHIC screen. 3) Use the following procedure to check the shape of an operation searched program. Carry out operation search. Press the submenu button .
The shape of the processing program, currently operation searched, will be drawn on the GRAPHIC screen. <Other functions> Functions such as the automatic scale function, T scale, trace function, step check function and display mode changeover function, etc., are provided on this GRAPHIC screen. Refer to the separate "Screen Instruction Manual" for details on these functions.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-6 Parameter confirmation
21-6
Parameter confirmation
The parameters set on each screen can be confirmed by pressing the function selection key and then the respective menu key. If there are any parameters that are frequently turned ON or OFF, use this function to confirm whether the parameter has been turned ON or OFF.
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21. Basic Operation, Processing 21-7 Processing
21-7
1)
Processing
After pressing the function selection key The PROCESSING screen will appear. , press the menu button .
PROCESSING screen
2) To change the value of the [HGT SENSOR] parameter displayed at the lower left of the PROCESSING screen, use the following procedures. If the value does not need to be changed, proceed to step 3). <Setting the approach point> Set this when using the G0 approach function. Set the approach point to 0 on the SENSOR CONTROL PARAMETER screen (press the function selection key , and then the menu button ).
Move the processing head to over the workpiece using rapid traverse or handle feed.
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After pressing the function selection key PROCESSING screen. , press the menu button to display the
Press the
key on the machine operation panel to turn the height control ON.
The Z axis will lower and stop at the set focal point with height control. Confirm the Z axis [MACHINE] value on the PROCESSING screen. Display the SENSOR CONTROL PARAMETER screen. For the approach point, set a coordinate value approx. 10mm to 20mm above the [MACHINE] value confirmed in step . Example) To set the coordinate value to 80, set as shown below, and then press the key.
Press the Note)
key to turn the height control OFF.
The G0 approach function is effective for high-speed focus positioning when the Z axis lowering distance is long. However, if the approach point setting is mistaken, the nozzle could collide with the workpiece. For safety purposes, the approach point will be set to 0 when the power is turned ON unless the height control parameter "APPROACH HOLD" is turned ON.
<Evasion amount setting> Set the Z axis evasion amount for when height control is OFF. If the evasion amount is too large, it will take time to move. However, if too small, the nozzle could interfere with an inclined cut workpiece. Thus, set an optimum value according to the workpiece and processing details. Set the evasion amount on the SENSOR CONTROL PARAMETER screen (press the function selection key , and then the menu key ).
Example) To set the movement amount to 50mm, set as shown below and then press the key.
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3)
Select the rapid traverse override for the rapid traverse command (G00). Press the RAPID OVERRIDE RATE keys on the machine operation panel to select a random override.
RAPID OVERRIDE RATE
( )
4)
Press the
START
Automatic operation of the program searched for will start in the memory mode. 5) Special notes If the
STOP
switch is pressed during automatic operation, the feed hold state will be
START
entered. When the
switch is pressed again, the operation will continue.
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21-10
21. Basic Operation, Processing Adjusting the processing conditions
21-10
Adjusting the processing conditions
The execution processing condition data can be adjusted after viewing the processing state. The processing conditions that can be adjusted are the speed, power, frequency, duty, focus, assist gas pressure, pierce time, nozzle height, power override and speed override.
21-10-1
Adjusting the speed, power, frequency, duty, focus, assist gas pressure, pierce time, nozzle height, power override and speed override
Press the panel. key on the operation
COND ADJ
Processing condition adjustment key
Condition adjustment knob
The CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen will appear.
CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen
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21-10
21. Basic Operation, Processing Adjusting the processing conditions
<Movement between setting items> This control unit equips a touch panel, so touch with finger when selecting.
Set the cursor to be adjusted on the CONDITION ADJUSTMENT screen, and turn the condition adjustment knob. The value can also be directly input into the setting item. Press the key.
The execution processing condition data displayed on the left side of the PROCESSING screen. At this time, the processing condition data selected on the CONDITION SETTING screen will also change. Note) For the speed and power, an override can be applied by adjusting the speed override and power override values.
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22. Basic Operation, Post-Processing
22. Basic Operation, Post-Processing

The flow of the processing machine's basic post-processing is shown below. The details of each operation are explained in the section indicated with the numbers, so refer to these sections for details.
Post-processing start
No Is processing condition registration required? Yes 22.1 Processing condition registration
If the conditions changed during processing are to be saved, the processing conditions must be registered.
22.2.1
Product removal 22.2 Product and scrap removal
22.2.2
Scrap removal
22.3
Power OFF
Post-processing completion
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22. Basic Operation, Post-Processing 22-1 Processing condition registration
22-1
Processing condition registration
If the contents of the processing condition file have been changed, due to adjustment of the processing conditions during processing, etc., and the file is to be saved, the processing conditions must be registered. 1) After pressing the function selection key CONDITION SETTING screen. , press the menu button to display the
2)
Press the submenu button
button. Set MATLIAL,THICKNESS,COMMENT in the setting part,press if the same MATL. and THICK as a registered the processing condition file is already set up , the file will be overwrited. ExampleIn case of MATL. ,THICK 1.0 COMMENT TEST 22 2
22. Basic Operation, Post-Processing 22-2 Power OFF
22-2
Power OFF
key on the machine operation panel.
1) Press the
2) The READY LED will start to flicker, and after approx. two minutes, the CO2 laser and cooling unit operation will stop. 3) Turn OFF the READY key switch on the machine operation panel.
READY OFF ON
4) Press the POWER ON/OFF switch on the operation box to OFF
5) Confirm that the screen turns OFF, and that all LEDs on the machine operation panel turn OFF. When controller OS is WinodwsXP, it will take time of a few minutes by becoming the above-mentioned. The screen changes as follows. (Screen transition for WinodwsXP) The laser screen shuts. The Winodws screen shuts, and the logo of WinodwsXP is displayed.the screen turns OFF. 6) When using the LC20B (simple dust-proof standalone indoor type), turn the control unit power supply breaker "OFF". 7) Turn the laser processing machine power supply panel breaker "OFF". 8) Close the assist gas valve. 9) Stop the compressors for purging and processing. 10) Turn OFF the cooling tower switch. 11) Turn OFF the power of the power distribution panel (customer facility) for the laser processing machine. 22 3
23. P/C operation 23-1 P/C operation
23P/C operation
LVP series processing machine is equipped with 2 pallets(A pallet [Top] and B pallet[Bottom]). Load indicate the transit of a pallet from pallet changer(P/C) to processing machine and Unload indicates the transit to P/C from processing machine. Loaded pallet is also called processing table since it is in the processable status.
23-1 P/C operation

To operate the P/C on the LVP series processing machine, check ON the Pallet control in the ON/OFF parameter. When not using the pallet changer due to some failure, etc, turn OFF this switch so that processing machine can run without P/C-related alarms by having P/C control independent.
Set item Pallet control
Setting ON OFF
Detail Control the pallet changer(P/C). Not control pallet changer(P/C).
On the LVP series processing machine, processing starts after loading the pallet on where the workpiece is set by P/C. In this case, loading operation proceeds as follows under certain conditions. [Limitation] Pallet on the processing machine side shall be available for unload before pressing pallet change key. (LED of key on the machine operation board is ON
When replacing the workpiece, pallet on the P/C side should be at the same height of that on the processing machine side. Laser processing machine is at the zero point. [Procedures] Put the workpiece on the pallet on the P/C side. Have the pallet on the P/C side to loading-available status. (turn ON the LED of key on the machine operation board.)
Change the pallet automatically or manually. Pallet change starts. Pallet on the processing machine side is unloaded at first, and stored in the pallet lifter. Pallet lifter elevates to the loadable height for the pallet on the P/C side. Pallet on the P/C side is loaded to the processing machine. Pallet lifter elevates to position the pallet on the P/C at the same height of the pallet on the P/C side.
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23-2
23. P/C operation Next program automatic operation function
23-2 Next program automatic operation function

Next program automatic operation function enables the continuous processing of 2 pallets with standard size workpiece. It also changes the pallet automatically by the M30 command, and search and run the program automatically when the next program is set. This function has limitations as follows. Use this function when processing 1 pallet with 1 program. Processing start position of next program shall be commanded in the program to be operated. Automatic processing of max. 2 standard size workpiece, on the processing machine and waiting
on the P/C, are available. To process multiple number of standard size workpiece continuously, following setting is needed after every workpiece replacement work on the pallet waiting in the pallet lifter. Setting of next program. (If it is set at first, then not mandatory) Complete of the preparation for next pallet (Turn ON Set complete key). Only the operation with memory mode is available for this function, but not HD direct operation.
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23-2
23-2-1
Procedures
First, register the program to process on the processing control screen. Then prepare for the automatic pallet change and start the automatic operation. Registration of processing program
Press the
function select key, and then
menu key.
Processing control screen appears. PROCESS MANAGEMENT screen
Set the processing schedule on the processing control screen. Set the program to process right now and following processing program on this screen. Set the program number to process or file name for multiple setup.
Step With positioning the cursor on the processing file window, press the sub-menu key.
Processing file list appears on the screen.
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23-2
FILE SELECT screen
Select processing program in here
Set processing program number in here
Select multiple setup file in here
Set the multiple setup file name
Step<When not using multiple setup> Select the processing program to set from the processing program list window on the screen. <When using multiple setup> Select the multiple setup file to set from the multiple setup file list window on the screen.
Step Press
Set the processing conditions during the processing.
*If it already set in the program(when there is M100 command), setting on this screen is not necessary.
Step 1 With positioning the cursor on the material or thickness list window, press sub-menu key.
Processing condition select screen appears.
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23-2
Processing condition display screen
Condition list
Set the material and thickness here
Step 2 Select the condition to set among the list.
Step 3 Press
Set the scheduled number of process.
If the number of the processing program to process and following program differ, set 1 to each box of number of scheduled process. If they are same, set 2 to the box.
Press
sub-menu key. Processing control function becomes valid.
Processing control proceeds in the order of NO. Control starts form NO of the program where the cursor positions, so that position the cursor on the target line and press .
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23-2
Preparation for the automatic pallet change
With setting the pallet condition to
(LED ON), press
key to turn ON it.
Start-up After setting above and , press Following operations will be executed automatically. Program set on the processing control screen, where the cursor positions, is searched and run. After complete the above , pallet is changed and next program is searched. After completing the pallet change, next program is run. key.
(Note 1) Automatic pallet change will not start after completing the automatic operation, even when the next program is set, if the next pallet is not ready. (Note 2) Only the automatic pallet change is executed but not the search and execution of the program, when the next program is not set despite the next pallet preparation is completed. (Note 3) Have each axis evade with G28XYZ(return to reference point) before M30 command in the processing program.
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23. P/C operation
23-3
Pallet change M code (M22 code)
23-3 Pallet change M code (M22 code)

M30 code is used for the normal automatic pallet change. However a M code(M22 code) is also do the automatic pallet change in the program despite the M30 code. M22 code executes only the pallet change during the automatic operation. Edit of NC program Insert the M22(pallet change) block to target timing of the pallet change(ex. Processing end). Insert the G28XYZ(return to reference) block before the M22 code. It will be PLC alarm F133T: L/UL INHBT if the Z axis is not returned. [NC program] Ex. Process the work with sub-program Change the processing program to sub-program. Insert G28XYZ M22 at the end of sub-program(before M99). Set to call the sub-program modified in the main program. Steps pf the procedures Load the 1st workpiece to the processing machine. Turn ON the Turn ON the . key.
Set P a llet ch a n ge P r ocess of 2n d wor kpiece Au t o pa llet ch a n ge key ON M30 M98 P 1000 O0010 O1000 P r ocess G28 Z M22 M99 Ma in pr ogr a m Su b-pr ogr a m
St a r t key ON
P r ocess of fir st wor kpiece
P r epa r a t ion of 2 n d wor kpiece
Prepare the next workpiece and turn ON .
Pallet change starts by M22 code.
Precautions Pallet change starts only after completing the set when execute M22 code. Set the workpiece on the pallet to become set complete status. F82 P: SET WAITING issues buzzer and error indication. When it becomes set complete status, error is released and start pallet change. When there is an alarm during the F82 P: SET WAITING, automatic pallet change is not available. Exchange the pallet manually.
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-1 Part layout
Appendix 1
Appendix 1-1
Maintenance and Inspections

Part layout
The LC20B control unit (simple dust-proof standalone indoor type) is configured of the following parts arranged as shown below. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the panel, and do not place objects on the panel.
E ME RGE NCY
S T OP
RESET key
OF F ON
Machine Operation board Handle box FDU
Front view(controller) SC UNIT Amp fan
Side internal view(machine)
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-2 Maintenance and handling of the floppy disk unit
Appendix 1-2
Appendix 1-2-1
Maintenance and handling of the floppy disk unit

Maintenance of the floppy disk unit
Magnetic powder and dust will adhere onto the surface of the floppy disk drive head over a long time, and may not allow reading to be performed properly. Clean the head about once every two months with the following procedure. Cleaning method (a) After turning the control unit power ON, insert a commercially-available cleaning disk into the built-in floppy disk unit. (b) Press the function selection key INPUT/OUTPUT screen. (c) Select "FD DRIVE" on the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen. The LED on the built-in floppy disk unit will light at this time. Cleaning will be completed in approx. 5 seconds. (d) After the LED on the built-in floppy disk unit turns OFF, repeat steps (b) and (c) to clean the unit again. (e) After cleaning with the above method, confirm that the LED on the built-in floppy disk unit has turned OFF, and then eject the cleaning disk. , and the menu button to display the DATA
Appendix 1-2-2
Handling the floppy disk
Observe the following points to use the floppy disk for a long time. 1. Precautions for use Never touch the magnetic surface. Reading will not be possible if fingerprints get on the magnetic surface. Do not touch the floppy disk with oily or powder coated hands. Do not place the floppy disk near cigarette smoke or solvents. When sticking on an index label, make sure that it is in the correct direction and that it will not peel off. Do not overlay labels. Fill in the index label before sticking it on. Use a soft-tipped pen, such as a felt pen when writing on a label that has already been stuck on the disk. Gradually insert the disk in the correct direction into the floppy disk unit. Rough insertion and ejection will damage the disk. When moving the disk between rooms with great differences in temperature and humidity, always wait at least 30 minutes before using the disk. 2. Precautions for storage When not using the floppy disk or when storing back up disks, always place them in a plastic case. Do not store the disks where they will be subject to direct sunlight or near heating appliances. Do not place the disks near magnets or magnetic fields. Magnetic rings and necklaces may also erase the data on the disk, so avoid handling the disks near these types of items. Do not place objects on the disks.
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-2 Maintenance and handling of the floppy disk unit
Appendix 1-2-3
Maintenance of the hard disk unit
The processing programs and processing conditions, etc., are saved on a hard disk in the control unit. This hard disk is a consumable part. The processing programs and processing conditions, etc., created by the user should be backed up as a measure against unexpected accidents. Hard disk life ............. 5 years or 20,000 energized hours, whichever is first
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-3 Replacing the fuse
Appendix 1-3
Replacing the fuse
There are 2 AC100V (MAX current 2A) outlets on bottom side of the control unit LC20BP2, however with the fuse(2A) to protect the circuit. When over the capacity or blow out the fuse, AC100V is not to output. Exchange the fuse if it blow out. Always use a 2A rating fuse. Replacement fuse type : MF60NR-2A-05 (Toyo Fuse Co., Ltd.)
FUSE 2A AC100V
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-4 Replacing the battery
Appendix 1-4
Replacing the battery
(1)This control unit saves the data with a lithium battery. The battery is installed in the battery holder inside the control unit. Battery backup time...... 45,000 hours (At room temperature. This time will be shortened at high temperatures.) Battery life..................... 5 years (from date of manufacture) To ensure correct operation of the system, replace the battery before it is spent. (If the BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW alarm occurs, the battery must be replaced. Note that the contents of the processing programs could be damaged if the BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW alarm occurs.) Storage Battery ............ ER6 with connector (Toshiba with Mitsubishi specifications) This battery has special specifications to enhance the reliability. Always contact Mitsubishi for replacements. (2)X,Y,Z-Axis Amplifier saves the data with a lithium battery. The lithium battery is attached in the battery unit. Battery backup time...... About 7 years (As weekday 265 day and holiday 100 days)
*) A period becomes short, when there are many holidays, or when environmental temperature is high.
To ensure correct operation of the system, replace the battery before it is spent. Storage Battery ............ MDS-A-BT-6 This battery has special specifications to enhance the reliability. Always contact Mitsubishi for replacements.
(3) General-purpose servo axis Amplifier saves the absolute position data with a lithium battery (Primary battery, Nominal +3.6V).The lithium battery is attached in the battery unit. Battery .......................... lithium battery (Primary battery, Nominal +3.6V) Battery backup time...... About 10000 hours (no charge) Battery life..................... 5 years (from date of manufacture) To ensure correct operation of the system, replace the battery before it is spent. Storage Battery ............ MR-BAT or A6BAT This battery has special specifications to enhance the reliability. Always contact Mitsubishi for replacements.
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Appendix 1 Maintenance and Inspections Appendix 1-5 Cleaning
Appendix 1-5
Cleaning
Always clean the dirtied sections of the control unit to ensure use over a long time. Sections frequently touched by hand, such as the keyboard, can be covered with transparent plastic, etc., and the plastic replaced when dirtied. The protection sheet of a touch panel can be re-covered. When dirty, please remove a protection sheet from the screen lower right, and stick a new protection sheet.
protection sheet CNC Screen
Pickup position
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-1 Alarm classification
Appendix 2
Appendix 2-1
Alarm Lists
Alarm classification
The types of alarms are shown below. When an alarm occurs, confirm the alarm display location and classification code, and proceed based on the remedy details. Classification Alarm display Details Alarm list contents code location 2-2 Personal E Personal Alarm caused by an operational miss, etc., computer alarms computer screen such as when carrying out the setting right side operations in the personal computer window. Upper left of the 2-3 Operation alarms M1 Alarm caused by an operator miss during Main Menu or the NC operation and a machine side the Alarm malfunction. Diagnosis screen 2-4 Program errors P Occurs during the automatic operation. This alarm is mainly caused by a miss in the processing program creation and when the NC specifications are not met. 2-5 Servo alarms S1 Servo error Servo system error (Reset alarm by turning power OFF/ON) S2 Servo parameter initialization error Fault in the parameters transferred to servo side at power ON S3 Servo error Servo system error (Reset alarm by resetting NC) S4 Servo error Servo system error (Reset alarm by turning ON drive section power again) S51 Initialization parameter error Confirm the parameters. Reset the alarm by setting the correct value. S52 Servo warning 2-6 MCP alarms Y2 System error Y3 Amplifier not mounted Y5 Initial parameter error Parameter error Y51 2-7 Absolute position Z70 Absolute position detection section (Linear detection alarms Scale) error 2-8 System alarms Z5 NC system error 2-9 Messages during Message NC emergency stop emergency stop display Alarm Diagnosis 2-10 Stop codes T00001 Automatic operation not possible cause window <Stop T00002 Automatic operation pause (feed hold) Code> column cause T00003 Block stop cause T00010 Completion standby cause F Upper left of the 2-11 PLC alarms Machine error Main Menu or the Alarm Diagnosis screen Note) The PLC alarms refer to the sequence alarms.
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-2 Personal computer alarms
Appendix 2-2
Error No. E00001 E00002 E00010 E00012 E00021
Personal computer alarms

Error details/remedy Occurs when data besides a numerical value is input in the place for numerical values only in the Condition Search window, etc. Input numerical values. Occurs when data outside the possible setting range was input. Input data within the possible setting range. Occurs when the file region on the NC side is full. Delete any unnecessary files on the NC side and execute the operation again. Occurs when the No. of files on the NC side is full. Delete any unnecessary files and execute the operation again. Occurs when attempting to delete or overwrite a processing program during automatic operation. Execute the operation again after automatic operation has stopped. Occurs when the comparison target processing conditions are not found in the control unit side during processing condition comparison on the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen. Review the processing condition file. Occurs when the input/output side and control unit side differ during processing condition comparison on the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT screen. Review the comparison data. Occurs when less than six sensor data items were measured during height sensor calibration. Review the contents of the height sensor program. Occurs when the comparison target processing program is not found in the control unit side during processing program comparison on the DATA INPUT/OUTPUT side. Review the processing program name. Occurs when attempting to delete or overwrite a program that is being checked. Execute the operation again after the program check is completed. Occurs when the workpiece and nozzle gap adjustment distance and the focus and nozzle height equation is not satisfied during focusing. Reset the workpiece and nozzle gap adjustment length and the focus and nozzle height for focusing. Occurs when the results of the fourth-order approximation results and the actual measurement data error exceed the tolerable value during height sensor calibration. Calibrate the sensor again. If the alarm recurs, the sensor may be faulty. Occurs if a file with the same name is found when saving the file. Occurs when a setting exceeding 240 bytes is made while correcting the buffer. Correct to within 240 bytes. Occurs when a file with a size of 0 was saved. Occurs when the file to be overwritten is write-protected. Cancel the write protection, and then execute the operation again. Occurs when a line was to be inserted on the PROCESSING ADMINISTRATION screen, but data was set in line No. 10, and the insertion was not possible. Clear a line of data following the number where the line is to be inserted. Occurs when automatic operation is entered on the PROCESSING ADMINISTRATION screen, and the processing management cannot be validated. Validate the setting after automatic operation stops. Occurs when the processing program set in "No" to be executed while the processing management is valid is not found. Review the processing file setting. Occurs when the processing conditions set in "No" to be executed while the processing management is valid are not found. Review the material and thickness settings. Occurs when the multiple setup file set in "No" to be executed while processing management is valid is not found. Review the processing file setting.
Error message SETTING ERROR DATA OVER MEMORY OVER FILE ENTRY OVER PROGRAM RUNNING
E00028
COND NOT FOUND
E00035 E00063 E00066 E00078
COMPARE ERROR MODE/PARAM ERR NO PROGRAM NO. PROG. CHECK MODE
E00086
INPUT DATA ERR
E00102 E00103 E00104 E00105
FILE EXIST CHARACTER OVER FILE SAVE ERR (SIZE 0) FILE OUTPUT ERROR
E00300
INSERT ERROR
E00301
MANGE. INVALID
E00302
PROG. NOT FOUND
E00303
COND NOT FOUND MULTI FILE NOT FOUND
E00304
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-3 Operation alarms
Appendix 2-3
Operation alarms
Alarms resulting from incorrect operation by the operator during NC operation and alarms resulting from the machine fault are displayed. Remedy Increase the length of the near-point dog. Delay the reference point return speed.
M1 OPERATION ERROR
Error No. 0001
0002
0003
0004
Details DOG OVERRUN When the spindle returned to the reference point, the near-point detecting limit switch was not stopped by the dog but it overran the dog instead. Z AXIS NOT CROSSED One of the axes did not cross the Z-axis of the detector on the initial return of the machine to the reference point after the power was switched on. (The position before zero point return is too close to the zero point.) INVALID RETURN When returning manually to the reference point, the direction of the return differs from the axis movement direction which has been designated by the [AXIS SELECTION] key. EXTERNAL INTERLOCK The external interlock function has been activated (the input signal is "OFF"), and one of the axes is interlocked as a result.
Move the axis one rotation or more in the direction opposite the reference point, and then execute reference point return again. (Separate the processing head slightly from the zero point, and then execute zero point return again.) An [AXIS SELECTION] key corresponding to the wrong direction has been selected. The error is released by feeding the axis in the correct direction.
Since the interlock function has been activated, it must first be released before operation is resumed. Check the sequence on the machine side. Check for disconnection in the interlock signal line.
0005
INTERNAL INTERLOCK An internal interlock status is established. The axis removal was carried out with the absolute position detection axis. The command was issued by the automatic mode with the manual/automatic synchronization valid axis.
Since the servo "off" function has been activated, it must first be released . An axis for which axis removal is valid has been commanded. Carry out the correct operation. The manual skip is designated in the same direction as when this turned ON. Carry out the correct operation. The axis commanded in the automatic mode is a manual operation axis in the manual/automatic synchronized mode. Turn the manual/automatic valid signal for the commanded axis OFF. An illegal handle interruption was applied. Turn the power ON again and carry out absolute position initialization again.
0006
H/W STOROKE END The stroke end function is activated (the input signal is "OFF") and one of the axes is in the stroke-end status.
Since the stroke end limit switch has been activated (the stroke end status has been established), move the machine in reverse by operating it manually. Check for a breakage or disconnection in the stroke end signal line. Check for a failure or malfunction in the limit switch.
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Error No. 0007
Details S/W STROKE END The stored stroke limit I or II function has been activated.
Remedy Since the machine is in the stroke end status, move it in reverse by operating it manually. If the parameter stored stroke limit is incorrect, set the correct value.
0009
0081
REF. POINT RET. ERR When return to the 1st reference point had not been completed, return to the 2nd reference point was executed. EXCESSIVE SYNC. ERR The synchronization error of the master axis and slave axis exceeded the tolerable value during synchronous control.
Execute return to the 1st reference point.
There is an obstacle in the movement range. The machine operation is faulty. The servo system is faulty (amplifier, etc.) The parameters are illegal. Refer to the processing machine instruction manual or the control unit supplement manual for each processing machine for details on remedying the alarm.
0257
NOT OPERATIONAL MODE
Check for breakage or disconnection in the input mode signal line. Check for a failure or malfunction in the mode selection switch. Check the sequence program.
0258
OVERRIDE ZERO The [OVERRIDE] setting on the PROCESSING screen is set to 0. EXTERNAL FEED ZERO The [OUTPUT FEED] setting on the PROCESSING screen has been set to 0 when the machine is in the jog mode and automatic dry run mode. HANDLE FEED NUM. ERR An axis which does not exist in the specifications has been designated for handle feed or the handle feed axis has not been selected. BLK START INTERLOCK An interlock signal which locks the block start has been input. PRCES BLK INTERLOCK An interlock signal which locks the processing block start has been input. CORRECTING BUFFER The automatic start button was pressed while correcting the buffer.
The error is released by setting [OVERRIDE] to any value except 0. Check the sequence program. The error is released by setting [OUTPUT FEED] on the PROCESSING screen to any value except 0. Check the sequence program. Check for a breakage or disconnection in the handle feed axis selection signal line. Check the sequence program. Check the number of axes listed in the specifications. Check the sequence program.
0259
0262
0265
0272
Check the sequence program.
0275
The buffer correction is canceled by canceling the submenu or changing the screen. The buffer correction will end when the submenu OK is pressed.
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Error No. 0277
0288
0352
0512
0513
0514
0515
0545
Details REPAIRING RESET The automatic start button was pressed during reset processing. SYNC. CORRECT MODE The synchronous correction mode was selected in a mode other than the handle mode. OUT_F 0 ERR The AXIS parameter out_f in the maker parameters is set to 0 so the axis cannot be moved with manual operation. COND NOT FOUND The processing condition file designated for the automatic search (processing condition file search) is not registered in the memory. COND NOT FOUND The processing condition data corresponding to the M code designated in the processing condition automatic selection command is not set in the processing condition setting buffer. MACHINE SPEED ZERO The processing speed is not set (is zero) in the processing condition current buffer. NOT RESTART COND. Conditions are not set as the interval conditions in the processing condition file used for restart control after feedhold. Z - DIRECT. MOVE ERR When the workpiece and processing head distance is within the height sensor's detection range, a manual command was issued to move the processing head closer to the workpiece (Z axis - direction).
Remedy During reset execution, wait until resetting is completed, then press the automatic start button. To use the synchronous correction mode, select the handle mode.
Set the feed axis speed in the AXIS parameter out_f in the maker parameters.
Designate a processing condition file registered in the processing condition memory.
Designate an M code corresponding to processing condition data set in the processing condition setting buffer.
Set the processing speed in the processing condition current buffer.
Set the interval conditions in the processing condition file.
Move the processing head in the direction away from the workpiece (Z axis + direction). When approaching the processing head toward the workpiece in the height sensor's detection range, use handle feed. If the height sensor unit is not used, or before calibration, invalidate the SENSOR PARAMETER #8 "-Z AXIS MANUAL PROHIBIT VALID".
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-4 Program errors
Appendix 2-4
Program errors
These alarms are generated during automatic operation. In the main, they denote errors in the creation of the processing programs and also program errors applying when programs matching the NC specifications have not been prepared. Error No. Details EXCS AXIS No. The number of axis addresses commanded in the same block is greater than the number provided for by the specifications. AXIS ADR. ERROR The axis address names in the program commands and the axis address names set in the parameters do not match. DIVISN ERROR An axis command that cannot be divided by the command unit was issued. PARITY H The No. of holes for one character on the paper tape is even for the EIA code, and odd for the ISO code. PARITY V The No. of character in one block on the paper tape is odd. ADDRESS. ERROR An address not contained in the specifications has been used. FORMAT ERROR The command format in the program is not correct. Remedy Divide the alarm block commands into two. Check the specifications.
P00010
Correct the axis names in the program.
P00011
Review the program.
P00020
P00030
Check the paper tape. Check the tape puncher and tape reader.
P00031
P00032
Change the No. of characters in one block on the paper tape so that it is even. Turn OFF the parameter PARITY V SELECTION. Check and correct the addresses in the program. Check the specifications. Review the program. Confirm that there is no arithmetic commands(OR, AND, etc) or control commands(EQ, LE, etc) included in the material name in the processing condition file. If any, correct them. (Ex.) Material name: LENZ Program error since the control command "LE" is included. Refer to the 10.5.5 arithmetic commands and 10.5.6 control commands in the "Programming manual BOP-LE8481" for ineligible command. Check and correct the G code addresses in the program. Review the program.
P00033
P00034
P00035
P00036
P00037
G-CODE ERROR A G code not contained in the specifications has been commanded. CMD-VALUE OVER The setting range of the addresses has been exceeded. PROGRAM END ERR "EOR" has been read during tape or memory operation. PREG NO. ZERO A zero has been designated for the program number or for the sequence number. A2 6
Enter M02 or M30 at the end of the program. Enter M99 at the end of the subprogram. The program numbers which can be designated range from 1 to 99999999. The sequence numbers which can be designated range from 1 to 99999.
Error No. P00039
Details NO SPEC A G code not contained in the specifications has been commanded. PREREAD BL. ERR There is an error in the block pre-read for tool radius compensation, and thus, the interference check is not possible. OVER CMP. LENG The commanded movement distance is too long. (Exceeds 231.) NO S-DIR SPEC. G60 was commanded though unidirectional positioning is not included in the specifications. F-CMD NOTHING The feedrate command has not been input.
Remedy Check the specifications.
Review the program.
P00040
Review the axis address command range.
P00060
P00061
Check the specifications. Change the program command G60 to G00. The movement modal command when the power is turned ON is G01, so if there is a movement command even when G01 is not designated in the program, the axis will move with G01 causing an alarm. Command the feedrate with the F command. Command F for the thread lead command. Check the specifications.
P00062
P00063
P00070
NO G05 SPEC The high-speed mode was commanded though it is not included in the specifications. ARC ERROR The arc start point, end point and arc center are incorrect. ARC CENTER The arc center cannot be obtained during the R-designated arc interpolation. NO HERICAL SPEC A helical command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO SPIRAL A spiral command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO G07 SPEC The hypothetical axis command (G07) was issued though is not included in the specifications. NO THREAD SPEC The thread cutting command was issued though is not included in the specifications. NO CYLIND SPC Cylindrical interpolation was commanded though it is not included in the A2 7
P00071
Check the start point, end point and arc center designation address values in the program. Check the plus and minus directions of the address value. Check the value of each address in the program.
P00072
P00073
Check the helical specifications. Three axes are commanded with the arc interpolation command. If the helical specifications are not provided, the linear command axis will move to the next block. Command G02.1 and G03.1 for the arc interpolation command. Check the spiral specifications. Check the hypothetical axis specifications. Change the G07 command. Check the specifications.
P00080
P00090
Check the specifications.
P00100
specifications. Error No. P00110 Details PLANE CHG (PR) A plane selection command (G17, G18, G19) was issued during the pattern rotation command. PLANE CHG (CR) A plane selection command (G17, G18, G19) was issued during the coordinate rotation command (G68). PLANE CHG (CC) A plane selection command (G17, G18, G19) was issued during the tool radius compensation (G41, G42). Plane selection illegal The arc command axis and selected plane differ. NO SYNC FEED The synchronous feed command was issued though is not included in the specifications. F0 ARC MODAL F0 (F1-digit feed rapid traverse command) was issued in the arc interpolation command (g02, G03) during the F1-digit feed command. NO AUTO C-OVR The automatic corner override was commanded though automatic corner override (G62) is not included in the specifications. NO G61.1 SPEC The HP control mode was commanded though the HP control mode (G61.1) is not included in the specifications. NO G61.2 SPEC Spline interpolation was commanded though the spline command (G61.2) is not included in the specifications. 2ND AUX. ADDR The 2nd auxiliary function address commanded in the program differs from the address set in the parameters. NO G96 SPEC The constant surface speed command (G96) was commanded though it is not included in the specifications. NO T-POS OFST. The position compensation command (G45 to G48) is not included in the specifications. PAR-ROT ERROR Position compensation was A2 8 Remedy Delete the plane selection command (G17, G18, G19) from the pattern rotation subprogram. After the G68 command, always execute the G69 (coordinate rotation cancel) command, and then issue the plane selection command. Issue the plane selection command after the tool radius compensation command is completed (issue the axis movement command after the G40 cancel command). Issue the arc command with the correct plane selection. Check the specifications.
P00111
P00112
P00113
P00120
P00121
P00122
The rapid traverse command cannot be issued for the arc interpolation command, so designate a F1-digit command other than F0. If the block in which the alarm occurred is not an arc command block, designate G0 or G1. Check the specifications. Delete the G62 command from the program.
P00123
Check the specifications. Delete the G61.1 command from the program. Check the specifications. Delete the G61.2 command from the program. Check and correct the 2nd auxiliary function address in the program.
P00127
P00130
P00131
Check the specifications. Change from the constant surface speed command (G96) to the speed command (G97). Check the specifications.
P00140
P00141
Review the program.
commanded during the pattern rotation or coordinate rotation command. Error No. P00142 Details T-OFFS G2 ERR A circle or arc command for which position compensation is not possible was commanded. NO C-CMP SPEC The tool radius compensation (G41, G42) command was issued though is not included in the specifications. G2, 3 CMP ERR The compensation command (G40, G41, G42) was issued during the arc mode (G02, G03). I.S.P. NOTHING When executing tool radius compensation (G41, G42), even when one block was skipped during the interference block process, the intersection was not established. I.F. ERROR An interference error occurred during tool radius compensation (G41, G42). NO 3D-CMP SPEC The three-dimensional compensation command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO CORR. NO. There is no compensation No. (DOO, TOO, HOO) command for the compensation (G41, G42, G43) command. The compensation No. is larger than the number of sets in the specifications. NO G10 SPEC The G10 command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. G10 L-No. ERR The address command for the G10 command is not correct. G10 P-No. ERR A compensation No. not within the number of specification sets was commanded for the compensation No. during the G10 command. NO G11 SPEC G11 was commanded though the program tool compensation input G11 is not included in the specifications. Remedy Review the program.
P00150
P00151
Command a linear command (G01) or rapid traverse command (G00) in the compensation command block or cancel block. (Change the modal to linear interpolation.) Review the program.
P00152
Review the program.
P00153
P00154
Review the program. Check the specifications.
P00170
Add a compensation No. command to the compensation command block. Check the number of compensation No. sets, and change the compensation No. so that it is within the number of compensation sets. Check the specifications.
P00171
P00172
Check the G10 command's address L No., and command the correct No. Confirm the number of compensation sets, and correct the address P designation so that it is within the number of sets. Check the specifications.
P00173
P00174
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Error No. P00230
P00231
P00232
P00240
P00241
P00242
P00243
P00250
P00260
P00270
P00271
P00272
P00273
Details NESTING OVER The number of times subprograms have been called in sequence from subprograms has exceeded 8. NO N-NUMBER The sequence number commanded by GOTO has not been set with a subprogram call or with return to the main program from a subprogram. NO PROGRAM NO. The subprogram has not been entered when it is called. NO BARBL. SPEC A variable command was issued through the variable command (#OO) is not included in the specifications. NO VARI NUMBER The commanded variable command is higher than the variable numbers in the specifications. EQL. SYM. MSSG. " = " has not been commanded when a variable is defined. VARIABLE ERR. There is a variable that cannot be used on the left or right side of the operation expression. NO PAT-ROT SPEC A pattern rotation command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO COOD-ROT SPEC A coordination rotation command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO MACRO SPEC A macro specification command has been issued though such specifications do not exist. NO MACRO INTERRUPT A macro interrupt command has been issued though it is not included in the specifications. NC/MACRO ILL. An execution statement and a macro statement exist in the same block. MACRO OVERCALL The maximum number of macro call nesting levels have been exceeded. MACRO ARG. EX. There are too many argument sets in macro call argument type II. A2 10
Remedy Check the number of subprogram calls and correct the program so that it does not exceed 4. Enter the sequence number in the appropriate block.
Enter the subprogram.
Check the specifications. Check the program variable numbers.
Set " = " into the program variable definition. Correct the program.
Review the program, and program so that the execution statement and macro statement are in separate blocks. Review the program and correct so that the macro calls do not exceed the number of levels provided for by the specifications. Review the program.
P00275
Error No. P00276
Details CALL CANCEL The G67 command was issued when not in the G66 command modal. MACRO ALM MESG An alarm command was issued by #3000. EXC. [ , ] More than 5 bracket [, ] parentheses have been used in a block. [ , ] ILLEGAL The number of the [, ] parentheses commanded in a block does not match. CALC. IMPOSS. An operation formula is not correct. DIVIDE BY ZERO The division denominator is zero. INTEGER OVER In the process of operation the integer value has exceeded 231 (2311). OVERFLOW VALUE There is a variable data overflow. IF SNT. ERROR There is an error in the if [<conditional expression>] GOTO statement. WHILE SENT. ERROR There is an error in the WHILE [< conditional expression>] DO ~ END statement. SETVN SENT. ERROR The variable name setting or SETVN statement is incorrect. DO END EXCESS The number of DO and END (multiple use) of the WHILE [<conditional expression>] DO ~ END statement has been exceeded 27. DO-END MMC. DO and END are not paired. WHILE/GOTO TPE A WHILE statement or GOTO statement was found in the tape during tape operation. NO ADR (MACRO) There is no setting in the user macro. This setting is essential.
P00277
P00280
Remedy Review the program. Since the G67 command is a call cancel command, issue the G66 command before G67. Refer to the message on the DIAGNOSIS screen. Refer to the instruction manual issued by the machine manufacturer. Review the program and correct so that the number of " [ " or " ] " parentheses does not exceed 5 bracket. Review the program and correct so that the numbers of " [ " , " ] " parentheses are paired off properly. Review the program and correct the expression. Review the program and correct so that the denominator for division in the operation formula is not zero. Review the operation formula in the program and correct so that the value of the integers after the operation does not exceed 231. Review the variable data in the program. Review the program.
P00281 P00282 P00283
P00284
P00285
P00290
Review the program.
P00291
P00292
P00293
Review the program. Make sure that the variable name of the SETVN statement has 7 or fewer characters. Review the program and correct so that the number of DO ~ END statements does not exceed 27.
P00294
Review the program, and correct so that DO and END are paired. As a program containing a WHILE statement or GOTO statement cannot be executed during tape operation, use memory operation. Review the program.
P00295
P00296
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Error No. P00297
P00298
P00300 P00301
P00350
P00360
P00380
P00381
P00382
P00383
P00384
P00385
P00390
P00391
Details ADR-A ERROR In the user macro, address A cannot be set as a variable. PTR OP (MACRO) The user macro G200 to G202 was commanded during tape operation or MDI operation. VAR. NAME ERROR A variable name has not been commanded properly. VAR. NAME DUPLI A variable name has been duplicated. NO SCALING SPEC The scaling command (G50, G51) was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO PROG. MIRR The mirror image (G50.1, G51.1) command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO CORNER R/C Command chamfer/corner RI, II was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO ARC R/C SPEC A corner R or corner C command was issued in the arc interpolation command though corner chamfer/corner RII is not included in the specifications. NO NEXT CORNER TRAVS The block following corner R/C is not a movement command. CORNER SHORT During the corner R/C command, the movement distance is shorter than the corner R/C command. CORNER SHORT During the corner R/C command, the next block's movement distance is shorter than the corner R/C. G00 F33 IN CONR The corner R/C block is in a G00 or G33 modal. NO GEOMETRIC The geometric command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO GEOMETRIC 2 The geometric IB specifications are not available.
Remedy Review the program.
Review the program.
Review the variable names in the program and correct them. Correct the program so that the variable names are not duplicated. Check the specifications.
Check the specifications. Delete the corner R or corner C from the program. Check the specifications.
Issue the G01 command in the block following the corner R/C command. The movement distance is shorter than the corner R/C, so make the corner R/C shorter than the movement distance. The next block's movement distance is shorter than the corner R/C, so make the corner R/C shorter than the movement distance. Review the program.
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Error No. P00392
P00393
P00394 P00395 P00396
P00410
P00420
P00421
P00430
P00431
P00432
P00433
Details LES AGL. (GEOMT) The angle difference of the geometric lines is less than 1 degree. INC ERR (GEOMT) The 2nd geometric block was commanded with an incremental value. NO G01 (GEOMT) There is no linear command in the 2nd geometric block. NO ADRS (GEOMT) The geometric format is incorrect. PL CHG. (GEOMT) The plane changeover was commanded during the geometric command. NO ADDRS. CHG The absolute/incremental axis address conversion specifications are not available. NO PARAM. IN SPEC A parameter input command was issued though it is not included in the specifications. PARAM. IN ERROR The commanded parameter No. or setting data is illegal. An illegal G command address was commanded in the parameter input mode. A parameter input was commanded during the fixed cycle mode or nose R compensation. AXIS NOT RET. A movement command except reference point return has been assigned for an axis which has not returned to the reference point. A command was issued to the axis removal axis. NO 2ND REF. A 2nd, 3rd or 4th reference point return command has been assigned though such specifications do not exist. NO G29 SPEC The start point return command (G29) was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO G27 SPEC The zero point comparison command (G27) was issued though it is not included in the specifications.
Remedy Correct the geometric angle.
Command the 2nd geometric block with an absolute value. Issue the G01 command.
Review the program. Change the plane before the geometric command. Check the specifications.
Review the program.
Execute the reference point return manually. A command has been issued to the axis removal valid axis, so invalidate the axis removal.
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Error No.
P00434
P00451
P00452
P00460
P00461
Details G29/M ERROR When the zero point comparison command (G27) was executed, there was an axis that did not return to the zero point position. NO PROG LIMIT The pre-movement stroke check function (G22) was commanded though it is not included in the specifications. MOVEMENT LIMIT If the axis movement end point is within the prohibit area commanded with the pre-movement stroke check function (G22), an alarm will occur before that movement block is executed. TAPE I/O ERROR An error occurred in the tape error, or an error occurred in the printer during macro printing. FILE I/O ERROR The processing program file cannot be read. DNC ERROR A communication error occurred during BTR operation. COND. NOT FOUND The processing conditions data corresponding to the M code designated during the processing condition automatic selection command is not set in the processing condition setting buffer. NO AUTO TLM The automatic tool length measurement command (G37) was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO SKIP SPEC The skip command (G31) was issued though it is not included in the specifications. NO MULTI SKIP The multi-step skip command (G31.1, G31.2, G31.3) was issued though it is not included in the specifications. SKIP SPEED 0 The skip speed is zero. G37 ILL AXIS An axis is not designated in the block for automatic tool length measurement, or two or more axes are designated.
Remedy Review the program.
Review the program's axis address coordinate value.
Check the power supply and cable of the connected device. Check the input/output device parameters. During memory operation, the program saved in the memory may be destroyed. Output all programs and tool data, etc., once, and then format. Reset the system.
P00462
P00500
Set an M code corresponding to the processing condition data set in the processing condition setting buffer.
P00600
P00601
P00602
P00603
Command the skip speed. Command only one axis.
P00604
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Error No. P00605
P00606
P00607
P00608
P00990
Details H-CMD IN BLOCK The T code is in the same block as the automatic tool length measurement command. NO H-CMD BEFOR The T code is not commanded for the automatic tool length measurement command. G37 ILL SIGNL The measurement position reached signal turned ON before the region commanded with the D command or with the parameter Deceleration Region d. Or, the signal did not turn ON to the end. SKIP ERROR (CC) A skip command was issued during the radius compensation command. PRE-PROCESSING ERROR The number of pre-read blocks exceeded 14 blocks due to the combination of commands that need to be pre-read (nose R compensation, corner chamfer/corner R, geometric I, geometric IB, compound fixed cycle).
Remedy Command the T code before the automatic tool length measurement command. Command the T code before the automatic tool length measurement command. Review the program.
Issue the radius compensation command (G40), or delete the skip command. Reduce or eliminate the combination of commands that need to be pre-read.
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-5 Servo alarms
Appendix 2-5
Servo alarms
These alarms pertain to trouble and malfunctioning in the servo drive amplifiers, motors, encoders and other servo systems. The Alarm Message window displays an alarm message, the axis address, and the error number. S01 SERVO ERROR: PR
(Alarm number)
(Axis name)
To reset the alarm, remove the alarm cause, then turn the NC power off and turn it back on again. Details
Alar Abbreviation m No. 11 12 13 16 17 18 20 21 25 26 AE ME1 SWE RD1 ADE WAT NS1 NS2 ABDE NA
Alarm name Axis selection error Memory error 1 Software process error Magnetic pole position detection error 1 AD convertor error
The rotary switch in the 2-axis integrated amplifier is set to the same axis No. for both axes. ROM check sum or ROM check error. Software data processing did not finish within the correct time. None of the U, V, and W, for magnetic pole position detection were in the "H" or "L".
28
SOSP
29
SABS
2A 2B 2C 2F 30 31
SINC SCPU SLED STRE OR OS
The AD convertor for current detection did not operate normally when initialized. The absolute position according to the serial data Initial communication error was not normally transmitted when turned ON. The motor end detector A phase and B phase No signal detection 1 signals both became "H" or "L". The machine end detector A phase and B phase No signal detection 2 signals both became "H" or "L". Absolute position lost Absolute position data was lost. An IPM error occurred in the non-controlled axis Unused axis error with the rotary switch set to F. (Alarm for 2-axis amplifier only) Absolute position overspeed The absolute position linear scale moved at speeds equal to or more than 45mm/sec during initialization when the NC power is ON. (Alarm output from the linear scale) Absolute position detecting An error occurred in the scale or scale side circuit circuit error of the absolute position linear scale. (Alarm output from the linear scale) Relative position detecting The speed exceeded 60mm/min. (Alarm output by circuit error the linear scale) Scale CPU error The CPU in the scale does not operate normally. (Alarm output by the linear scale). LED in detector error. An error occurred in the detector LED. Serial detector An error occurred in the serial communication with communication error. the detector. Overregeneration Overheating of the regenerative resistor was detected. Overspeed A motor speed exceeding the tolerable speed was detected.
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Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. 32 PME Power module error
Details An error occurred in the IPM used in the invertor. The following causes are possible. 1) Overcurrent 2) Overheating 3) Control power voltage drop, etc. The bar voltage in the driver exceeded 400V. Communication data from the control unit cause an CRC error The size of movement command data from the control unit is too large. The movement command data from the controller is abnormally large. When the driver was initialized, there was an illegality in the servo parameter data transmitted from the controller. A protocol error occurred during communication with the control unit. (Frame error) A protocol error occurred during communication with the control unit. (Information error) The current for the motor drive is excessive. Overheat of the IPM used as a servo drive main circuit was detected. A detector feedback pulse was omitted in the semiclosed loop. The amounts of feedback are different between the motor end detector and machine end detector in the closed loop.
33 34 35 36 37
OV DP DE TE PE
Overvoltage CRC error Data error Transmission error Parameter error
38 39 3A 3B 42 43
TP1 TP2 OC PMOH FE1 FE2
Protocol error 1 (frame) Protocol error 2 (information) Overcurrent Power module overheat Feedback error 1 Feedback error 2
S02
INIT PARAM ERROR
(Parameter number)
(Axis name)
When the power was turned on, an invalid parameter was transferred from the control unit to the spindle amplifier.
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name Details m No. The servo parameter setting Confirm the corresponding servo parameter 2201 data is illegal. explanation, and correct the parameter. ~226 3
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S03
SERVO ERROR: NR
(Alarm number)
(Axis name)
This alarm information is displayed if a servo alarm occurs. To reset the alarm, remove the alarm cause, then input key. Details
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. 46 OHM Motor overheat 50 OL1 Overload 1
51
OL2
Overload 2
52
OD1
Excessive error 1
53
OD2
Excessive error 2
The thermal protector built in the motor operated. The time that the motor current exceeded the parameter OLL (overload detection level) during the stall rating conversion exceeded the parameter OLT (load time constant) error. The command for the current exceeding 95% of the current limited value continued for more than 0.5 sec.. When the servo on, the actual machine position with respect to the command exceeded the parameter setting value OD1 (excessive error width at servo ON). When the servo off, the actual machine position with respect to the command exceeded the parameter setting value OD2 (excessive error width at servo OFF).
S04
AMP CONNECT ERROR
(Alarm number)
(Axis name)
To reset the alarm, remove the alarm cause, and then restart the drive section power. Details
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. 61 PDC Power supply regeneration overcurrent. 63 PORI Power supply auxiliary regeneration overcurrent Power supply rush relay error Power supply phase detection Power supply watchdog Power supply ground detection
65 67 68 69
PRAE PPHL PWD PPNG
6A
PMCM
6B
PRAM
Power supply external contactor deposition detection Power supply rush relay deposition detection
A "Regeneration overcurrent" alarm occurred on the power supply unit side. ("1" in the power supply unit) An "Auxiliary regeneration error" alarm occurred on the power supply unit side. ("3" in the power supply unit) A "Rush relay error" alarm occurred on the power supply unit side. ("5" in the power supply unit) A "Phase detection" alarm occurred on the power supply unit side. ("7" in the power supply unit) A "Watchdog" alarm occurred on the power supply unit side. ("8" in the power supply unit) A "Motor ground" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "9" in the power supply unit) Refer to the power supply unit alarm explanation. An "External contactor deposition" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "A" in the power supply unit) A "Rush relay deposition" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "b" in the power supply unit)
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Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. 6C Power supply main circuit error 6E PME
Details
6F
PADE
71
PINL
75
POV
88
WD
A "Main circuit error" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "C" in the power supply unit) Power supply memory error A "Memory error" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "E" in the power supply unit) Power supply AD error An "AD convertor error" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "F" in the power supply unit) Power supply instantaneous An "Instantaneous power failure" was detected on power failure detection the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "H" in the power supply unit) Power supply overvoltage An "Overvoltage" was detected on the power supply unit side. (Displayed as "L" in the power supply unit) Watch dog The servo amplifier software processing did not finish in the prescribed time.
S51
PARAMETER ERROR
(Parameter number)
(Axis name)
Confirm the parameters. When the correct values are set, the alarm will be released. Illegal parameters are ignored, and the values before the illegal parameter settings are held. (The servo will not turn OFF)
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name Details m No. 2201 The servo parameter setting Refer to S52 servo warning, warning No. [E4]. data is illegal. ~224 8
S52
SERVO ALARM
(Warning number)
(Axis name)
A servo alarm is displayed. Details
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. 91 WAS Communication error 92 93 WAF WAM
9F E0
WAB WOR
E1
WOL
The absolute position by serial data was not transmitted correctly during ordinary operation. Serial format error Serial data from the absolute position detector used an invalid format. Absolute position fluctuation When the power was turned on, the absolute position counter could not be set because absolute position data had been varied. Low battery voltage The battery voltage supplied to the absolute position detector was too low. Over-regeneration warning A level of 80% of the over-regeneration alarm was detected. (Continued operation may result in an over-regeneration alarm) Overload warning 80% of the overload 1 alarm level has been reached. This is not an alarm so the servo will not turn OFF. However, if operation is continued, an overload 1 alarm could occur. A2 19
Alar Abbreviation Alarm name m No. E3 WAC Absolute position counter warning
Details An invalid value was set to the absolute position counter. An alarm will not occur in this case, but the control unit power must be turned ON again and zero point return carried out again. A parameter which exceeded the setting range was set. Illegal parameters are ignored. The values before the illegal parameter settings are held. An axis removal command from the control unit has been issued. The control unit has carried out an emergency stop.
E4
WPE
Parameter error warning
E6 E7
AXE NCE
Removing control axis Emergency stop
(Note) The absolute value detector or absolute position detection system in the table refers to the linear scale or linear scale amplifier unit.
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-6 MCP alarms
Appendix 2-6
MCP alarms
These alarms denote that trouble has arisen in the drive amplifiers or other interfacing areas. Y02 SYSTEM ALARM There is something wrong with the data transmission between the MCP and amplifier after the power has been switched on. Details Remedy A software or hardware failure is assumed. Contact the service center. Communication error between the control unit amplifiers. Carry out noise measures.
Error No. 0050 Background error
0051 0000 : 0001 : 0002 : 03 :
CRC error (10 times/910.2msec) CRC error (two consecutive errors) Receive timing error (two consecutive errors) Data ID error (two consecutive errors) : Axis No. 04 : Received-frame error (two consecutive errors) : Axis No.
Y03
AMP UNEQUIPPED
The amplifiers are not correctly connected.
Check the mounting state of the amplifiers. Check the destination of the cable connections. Check for breakages or disconnections in the cables. Check the connections of the connectors. Amplifier input power is not being supplied. Illegal amplifier axis number switch. Details
Error No. Alphabetic character (axis name) 1~4 S T
Servo axis amplifier not mounted PLC axis amplifier not mounted 1st spindle amplifier not mounted 2nd spindle amplifier not mounted
Y51
PARAMETER ERROR
Error No. 1
Something is wrong with the parameters that issue the alarms when the control axis is operated. Details Remedy Confirm LN FEED ABNL "#2004 G0tL" The linear acceleration/deceleration rapid traverse time constant has not been set. Or the value set is outside the setting range. Confirm CT FEED ABNL "#2007 G1tL" The linear acceleration/deceleration cutting feed time constant has not been set. Or the value set is outside the setting range. Confirm DRY F-F ABNL The primary delay rapid traverse time constant has not been set. "#2005 G0tl" Or the value set is outside the setting range. Confirm DLY CUTG ABNL "#2007 G1tl" The primary delay cutting feed time constant has not been set. Or the value set is outside the setting range. Confirm GRID INTERVAL ERROR "#2029 grspc"
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-7 Absolute position detection alarms
Appendix 2-7
Absolute position detection alarms
Contact the Service Center if any of the following alarms (excluding the Z73 ABS. POSI. WARNING) occurs. (Note) The absolute value detector or absolute position detection system in the table refers to the linear scale or linear scale amplifier unit. Z70 ABS. POSI. ILLEGL (Error No.) Erro r No. 0001 0002 Details Zero point initialization is incomplete. The absolute position reference point data saved in the controller has been destroyed. The parameters used to detect the absolute position have been changed. The zero point initialization point is not at the grid position. Restoration was possible with parameter input in the above error No.0002 state. The power was turned on again after the servo alarm No.25 displayed. The power was turned on again after the servo alarm No.E3 displayed. (Axis No.) The error is displayed if the absolute position data is lost in the absolute position detection system. Zero point initializa-ti on Required (Required)
Alarm reset when power is turned off
Remedy Complete zero point initialization. Input the parameters. If the reference point data cannot be restored, perform zero point initialization. Correctly set the parameters. Turn the power on again, and carry out zero point initialization. Carry out zero point initialization again. Turn the power on again, and operation will be possible. Carry out zero point initialization again. Carry out zero point initialization again.
Servo alarm No.
0003
Required
0004
Required
0005
Not required Required
0101
0106
Required
(E3)
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Z71
DETECTOR ABNL
(Error No.)
(Axis No.)
This alarm indicates that a detector error was detected in the absolute position detection system. Zero point initializa-ti on Required
Alarm reset when power is turned off
Erro r No. 0001
Details The backup voltage in the absolute position detector dropped.
Remedy Replace the battery, check the cable connection, and check the detector. Turn the power on again, and perform zero point initialization. Replace the cable, card and detector. Turn the power on again, and perform zero point initialization. Replace the cable, card and detector. Turn the power on again, and perform zero point initialization. Replace the cable, card and detector. Turn the power on again, and perform zero point initialization. Operation can be continued until the power is turned OFF.
Servo alarm No. 25
(Z70-0101 appears after the power is turned on again.)
0003
Communication with the absolute position detector was inhibited during operation. The absolute position data fluctuated when configuring the absolute position. An error was found in the serial data of the absolute position detector. Servo alarm E3 Absolute position counter warning.
0004
0005
0006
(Required) Only when detector is replaced (Required) Only when detector is replaced (Required) Only when detector is replaced (Required) Only when detector is replaced
Reset
91
Reset
93
Reset
92
Reset
(Z70-0106 appears after the power is turned on again.)
E3
0007
Initial communication with the absolute position detector failed.
Replace the cable, card and detector. Turn the power on again, and perform zero point initialization.
(Required) Only when detector is replaced
Reset
18
Z72 No.)
POS. COLAT ABNL
(Alarm No.) (Axis Alarm No. 0001
This alarm indicates that an error was detected when the detector's absolute position in the absolute position system and coordinates in the control unit were compared. Remedy Set the parameter #2052 "absg28" or #2053 "absm02" on the ABS POSITION screen to a value larger than that displayed in "COMPARE" in the ABS SERVO MONITOR screen.
Details An error was found while confirming the position when G28 and G30 were executed. An error was found while confirming the position when M02 and M30 were executed.
0002
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Z73
ABS POS. ALARM
(Alarm No.) (Axis No.)
A warning occurred in the absolute position detection system. Remedy The battery voltage dropped or the cable is disconnected. The absolute position does not need to be initialized again.
Alarm No. 0001
Details Servo alarm 9F Battery voltage drop
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-8 System alarms
Appendix 2-8
Message Z51 EE ROM ERROR Z52 BATTERY FAULT Z53 TEMP OVER Z55 RIO DOWN
System alarms
Details This occurs when the parameter could not be written normally in the E2ROM. The voltage of the battery installed to hold the internal data has dropped. The NC card temperature has risen above the specification. (Note 1) Remedy Set E2rom on the SETUP PARAM to 0. Replace the battery. After charging or replacing the battery, check the processing program. Take the appropriate measure to cool it. Lower the temperature by turning the control unit power off or using a cooler.
This alarm occurs when an error occurs Check the cable, and replace. in the communication between the NC Replace the remote I/O unit card and remote I/O unit. Check the power supply Cable breakage (presence/absence, voltage) Remote I/O unit fault Power supply to the remote I/O unit faulty
(Note 1) Thermal alarm If overheat is detected, an alarm display is made and simultaneously the TEMP OVER signal is output. If this alarm occurs during automatic operation, the operation can continue. But if the operation is terminated by resetting or with code M02 or M30, it cannot be restarted as is.(It can be restarted after a block stop or feed hold.) When the temperature goes down within the specification, the alarm display is erased and the TEMP OVER signal stops. Z53 TEMP OVER 0 0 0
HEX display
NC card temperature is high
If the TEMP OVER alarm occurred, the ambient temperature must be lowered immediately. If process operating must be continued, turn off the following parameter to invalidate the alarm. PLC PARAM Bit selection # 6449 NC card
0: Detection invalid 1: Detection valid
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-9 Message during emergency stop
Appendix 2-9
Message PLC EXIO
Message during emergency stop

Details Remedy Investigate the cause of the user PLC emergency stop, and remove the cause. Release the emergency stop signal. Check to see if the wiring is missing or broken. Investigate the cause of the servo alarm, and remove the cause. Check if the NC card rotary switch CS2 is set to 1. Confirm whether [4 RUN/SP] (Run / Stop) switch of the MELDAS MAGC Monitor PLC Edit File Registration screen (onboard function) is ON.
The user PLC is in an emergency stop status during sequence processing. The emergency stop input signal is significant (open). There is an alarm in the servo system, and it is emergency stopped. The user PLC (ladder sequence) is not running.
SRV STOP
A Z55 alarm is being output.
Replace the card displayed in the Z55 alarm.
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-10 Stop codes
Appendix 2-10
Stop codes
These codes indicate that the control unit is stopped due to some condition. T01 CANT CYCLE ST The automatic operation cannot be executed, when automatic operation was attempted from the NC stop state. Details Remedy Try automatic start again after all axes have stopped. Another alarm has been issued and the cause should be checked out and remedial action taken. Set the reset input signal to "off". The reset switch has malfunctioned or is at the "on" position at all times. Check if the reset switch is faulty causing it to not turn ON during normal operation. Review the sequence program. 0104 A-OP STP SGL The
STOP STOP
Error No. 0101
0102
0103
AX IN MOTION Since one of the axes is in motion, automatic start is not possible. READY OFF Automatic start is not possible because the NC ready signal is not supplied. RESET ON Automatic start is not possible because the reset signal has been input.
Take another look at the switch on the machine This switch is a B contact.
switch.
operation panel is at the "ON" position (activated).
Check for a breakage or disconnection in the feed hold signal line. Check the sequence program. If the stroke end has been reached by the axis end, move the axis by operating it manually. Check for a breakage or disconnection in the stroke end signal line. Check for a failure or malfunction in the stroke end limit switch.
0105
H/W STRK END Automatic start is not possible because one of the axes has reached the stroke end.
0106
S/W STRK END Automatic start is not possible because one of the axes has reached the stored stroke end. NO OP MODE The operating mode has not been selected. OP MODE DUPL Two or more automatic operating modes have been selected in error.
Move the axis manually. Check the contents of the parameter unless the axis end is at the stored stroke end. Select the automatic operating mode. Check for a breakage or disconnection in the automatic operating mode signal line. Check for a shortcircuit in the mode selection signal line. Check for a failure or malfunction in the switch. Check the sequence program. Return to the original automatic operating mode and initiate an automatic start.
0107
0108
0109
0110
OP MODE STOP A shift was made from one automatic operating mode to another automatic operating mode. Searching tape Cannot automatic start because the tape is being searched. A2 27
Carry out automatic start after the tape search is finished.
Error No. 0113
0138
0139
Details Temperature warning generation device Cannot automatic start because a temperature warning (Z53 overheat) is occurring. Start disable during absolute position detection alarm Start signal is input during absolute position detection alarm. Start disable during zero point initialization Start signal is input during zero point initialization of absolute position detection system.
Remedy The NC card has exceeded the prescribed temperature. Carry out cooling measures.
Start after the absolute position detection alarm is released.
Start after the zero point initialization is complete.
T02
FEED HOLD
The automatic operation halt status has been established due to some condition or other during automatic operation. Remedy Move the axis from the stroke end limit switch manually. The processing program must be corrected.
Error No. 0201
Details H/W STRK END An axis has reached stroke end.
0202 0203
S/W STRK END An axis has reached the stroke end limit. RSET SGNL ON The reset signal has been input.
Move the axis manually. The processing program must be revised. The position at which the program is executed has returned to the head and so automatic operation is performed from the start point of the processing program. Automatic operation can be resumed by START switch. operating the
0204
AUTO OP STOP The

STOP
switch is at the "ON"
position. 0205 AUTO MD CHNG Operating mode has been changed to another automatic operating mode. Absolute position detection alarm stop Absolute position detection alarm occurred. First return to the original automatic operating mode and automatic operation can then be resumed by means of the START switch. Release the absolute position detection alarm.
0215
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T03
BLOCK STOP
Displays that operation stops after a single block in the program has executed during automatic operation. Remedy Automatic operation can be resumed by START setting the switch to "ON".
Error No. 0301
0302
0303
Details SNGL BLK ON The [SINGLE BLOCK] switch on the ON/OFF PARAMETER screen is at the "ON" position. User macro stop The block stop command was specified in user macro program. Mode change Automatic mode was changed to other automatic mode. MDI completion The last block of MDI completed.
Automatic operation can be resumed by START switch to "ON". setting the First return to the original automatic mode and automatic operation can be resumed START switch to "ON". by setting the MDI operation can be resumed by setting START MDI again and setting the switch to "ON".
0304
T10
WAITING
The operation status when there is no alarm and nothing appears to be happening in automatic operation is displayed. Details
Error No. 0001 0002 0004 0100 M. S. T. B finish standby Rapid feed deceleration standby Cutting feed deceleration standby In dwell execution
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Appendix 2 Alarm Lists Appendix 2-11 PLC alarms
Appendix 2-11
PLC alarms
When a PLC alarm occurs, the buzzer sounds and the alarm display (on the Machine Operation window) lights. On the Alarm Diagnosis window the alarm message that shows the cause of alarm and the operator message that instructs the remedial means are displayed. A max. four messages are shown on the message column. The operator message on the display indicates the remedy for the alarm message on the top line. R T C W E : : : : : Resonator Table Operation panel of control system Control of cooling unit Loader/unloader
Error No. F00001
F00002
Details C: CONTROL PWR ABNL The overcurrent protection circuit for the control power functioned. R: CO2 LSR PWR ABNL The CO2 laser power supply unit is faulty. W: ION EXCHANGE WAIT Quality of the secondary cooling water in the cooling uinit is getting better. W: WATER CONDUCTIVITY Water quality is ubnormal. R: LASER GAS, HIGH The laser gas pressure is higher than the setting. R: LASER GAS, LOW The laser gas pressure is lower than the setting. W: COOLING SYSTEM ABNL
Remedy Contact to our service center.
F00003
Check the cause with the display on the PCB in the CO2 power supply. Take special care against electric shocks as there is a high-voltage circuit inside. If it takes a long time for the recovery during the secondary side cooling water quality recovery in the cooling unit, check the ion exchange resin. If the state is not restored by operating the cooling unit for a long time, check the ion exchange resin. If this alarm occurs during operation, the ion exchange resin has deteriorated. Replace it. Check the laser gas pressure gauge in the CO2 laser. Check the laser gas pressure gauge in the CO2 laser. Check the cause of the alarm with the panel on the front of the cooling unit. If the cooling unit's error display lamp does not light, the flow switch (cooling water system, cooling tower water: water-cooled type) may have function temporarily, so check the operation of each flow switch. Implement the following measures. 1.Exchange laser gas. 2.Implement PR mirror alignment. 3.When it does not recover, implement the maintenance of mirror according to the instruction manual. Check the followings. 1.Whether a discharge is abnormal or not. 2.Whether **** is displayed for output or not. 3.Whether a beam mode is abnormal or not. If no abnormality occurred, implement the maintenance of PR mirror. If any abnormality occurred, contact our service center.
F00004
F00005
F00006
F00010
F00011
R: OUTUT POWER WARN Setting power (W) and CO2 laser power (W) are different.
F00012
R: OUTUT POWER ABNL CO2 laser is stopped due to the trouble of CO2 laser output.
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Error No. F00013
Details R: ELCTRD COOL TEMP. Water temperature at outlet of ignition electrode is high.
F00014 F00015
R: RES. BEFORE BEAM ON R: POWER CMP RATE ABNL
Remedy Check the followings. 1.Confirm the conductive sensor container, etc., and check whether the air is mixed in the cooling water or not, and whether the cooling water temperature is getting higher or not. 2.In case the abnormality of water temperature supervened, a chilling unit may fail or the water quantity may be small in account. Coaxial cable of the current sensor may have an error. Stop use of the resonator. Power compensation rate that calculated at the CO2 laser power calibration (maintenance operation) is over the regulated range. Check the followings. 1. Whether a discharge is abnormal or not. 2. Whether laser gas exchange is implemented or not. 3. Whether a beam mode is abnormal or not. 4. Whether PR mirror is cleaned or not.
F00016
F00017
R: BLWER THERML TRIP The thermal relay for the blower in the CO2 laser power supply has tripped. R: INVERTER TROUBLE This is an inverter error. R: SAFETY DEVICE ABNL The temperature of the damper at the CO2 laser shutter section is abnormal. W: CLG WTR TEMP ERROR The cooling water temperature has exceeded the range of 0C to 45C. W: CLD WTR TEMP ERROR The cooling water temperature has exceeded approx. 30C. The cooling water tank level has drop below the specified water level. W: CLD WTR STABILZ WAIT Wait for a while until the cooling water temperature is stabilized. R: BEAM ON, PRTECT ERR This alarm occurs when the beam has been ON continuously for five minutes in the shutter closed state. W: CLG WTR STABILZ WAIT
F00018
Check the thermal relay that has tripped in the CO2 laser power supply. Take special care against electric shocks as there is a high-voltage circuit inside. Wait for the blower to stop and then confirm again. Before restarting, check the cause of the trouble in the inverter of the CO2 laser. Check the flow of the damper cooling water.
F00019
Check for fan cooler clogging, that the motor is rotating, and that the ambient temperature is within 35C. Check the cooling tower operation and the cooling water tank level.
F00020
F00021
Wait for the cooling water temperature to stabilized.
F00022
To allow the power damper water to cool, wait five minutes before turning the beam ON. This alarm is automatically reset after five minutes.
F00023
When stabilized, it returns automatically and changes to the normal performance. In case not stabilized within 20 minutes, the cooling water becomes abnormal and stops the resonator.
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Error No. F00024
F00026 F00029 F00030
F00031
F00034
Details C: BEAM ON AT HIGH POS. The shutter was opened and the beam turned ON at a position higher than the Z axis height set with the beam position limit. T: PRG FLW RATE ERR Purge flow rate is abnormal. R: SHUTTER INOPERATIVE The shutter will not operate. T: ASSIST GAS PRES. LOW The main pressure of the assist gas cylinder is 1.5kgf/cm2 or less at the processing machine inlet. T: ASSIST GAS PRESS. HIGH The main pressure of the assist gas cylinder is 10kgf/cm2 or more at the processing machine inlet. T: HGT OUT OF CTRL (HIGH) During height control, the distance between the nozzle and workpiece is larger than the focus setting value. T: HGT OUT OF CTRL (LOW) During height control, the distance between the nozzle and workpiece is smaller than the focus setting value. T: HEAD IN CONTACT The processing head or the nozzle on the end of the processing head contacted the workpiece. T: H.SENSOR FEEDBACK OFF
Remedy For safety purposes, carry out processing at a position lower than the beam position limit.
Operate the dry air unit and compressor, and flow the purge air into the processing machine. Please contact our service center. Replace the assist gas cylinder.
F00035
F00037
F00038
F00040
F00041
C: MACHINE NOT INITIALIZE Height control or lifter raising, etc., was attempted before zero point return was completed. C: H.CNTRL G0 APPRCH PINT The approach amount and height setting amount are incorrect. C: RETRY CNTRL OVER TIMES The No. of skip retries exceeded the set No. of times. T: H.SENSOR CHECK ABNL The sensor arm (contactor) is caught on the workpiece, or the sensor data is abnormal because of a faulty sensor.
Adjust the main pressure of the assist gas cylinder to 9.9kgf/cm2 or less. When using the high-pressure specifications, set a value less than that given in the specifications. Is the focus setting value large making it easy to enter the error detection range? Change the sensor installation position, and adjust the height sensor. Confirm that there is no stepping on the workpiece surface. Is the focus setting value small making it easy to enter the error detection range? Change the sensor installation position, and adjust the height sensor. Confirm that there is no stepping on the workpiece surface. Confirm that processing is not being carried out with a focus setting value that makes contact with the workpiece easy. Confirm that there are not obstacles on the workpiece. Inspect the sensor connector on the processing head. Is the sensor selection No. and sensor type different? Carry out zero point return.
Separate the G0 approach point 10mm to 20mm or more from the workpiece surface. If this alarm occurs even with the correct setting value, the height sensor is faulty.
F00042
F00047
Reset the processing, and inspect the sensor.
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Error No. F00048
F00049
F00050
Details C: HGT CNTRL SET PNT ABNL The total of the reference point compensation amount and focus setting exceeds the sensor detection range. C: M200 IN SKIP RETRY Skip retry was executed, but there is no miscellaneous code (M200 code), so the program was ended. C: BEAM ON TIE ERROR While the shutter was opened, the beam was ON for a long time with the processing head at the same position (XY axis).
Remedy Change the reference point compensation amount of focus setting.
Insert a miscellaneous code (M200 code) in the program when using skip retry.
Inspect the program, etc., and make sure that the beam is not left ON for a long time at the same position.
F00051
C: CND GAS TYPE SET ERR An assist gas type that cannot be used was selected.
Select an assist gas type that can be used.
F00055
F00056
R: LASE GAS PRES. LOW The laser gas is not at the set pressure. R: VACUUM PUMP ABNL The vacuum pump thermal relay has tripped. R: VACUUM INCOMPLETE The laser gas vacuum was not completed. E: SEARCH DATA SET ERR Program number specified in the screen of External searching function or Processing setup is out of range. E: SEARCH ERR Error occurred in External searching function. *No searched program number exists. *Error of I/O unit. *Operation is not on the reset state. P: PALLET LOCK ERR The pallet lock or unlock cannot be completed. P: PALLET UP/DOWN ERR The pallet lifter operation is not completed within the specified time. P: SET WAITING Waiting to complete setting.
F00057
If the laser gas cylinder pressure is insufficient, replace the cylinder, and then open the laser gas intake valve. There is a fault in the vacuum pump. The thermal relay will also trip, such as when the oil has hardened in the winter. In his case, reset the thermal relay, and then start operation again. Check the laser gas pressure gauge.
F00064
The program No. (sequence No.) designated with the external search function or operation screen is outside the range.
F00065
This error occurs during the external search function. The searched program No. was not found. The tape is not set. I/O unit error. The operation has not been reset.
F00080
Check the operation air pressure and signal.
F00081
Check each signal.
F00082
Complete the setting.
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Error No. F00096
Details T: OVER STROKE A The lens is not operating correctly. T: OVER STROKE B Focus data exceeding the possible lens movement range was set. T: BELLOWS BURNT
F00099
Remedy Initialize the lens position. Check that the preset cable is not incorrectly wired. Check that the connector is not dislocated. Check the #2 Focus Data in the processing conditions data.
F00104
F00107
F00108
F00110 F00117
E: AUTO POWER OFF SIGNAL The power has been shut off because the input terminal was opened. E: EXT INTERLOCK The automatic operation stopped, and the laser beam, shutter, height sensor and gas were turned OFF because the input terminal was opened. T: INTERRUPTION INTERLOCK R: LAS-GAS EXCHANGE Automatic laser gas exchange is performed. (Under automatic operation) T: BEAM ADAPT.MOTION TRBLE The beam optimizing unit is not operating as commanded by the controller. T: BEAM ADAPT.CPU ABNL The beam optimizing unit's CPU is not operating correctly. T: BEAM ADAPT.UNIT ABNL The beam optimizing unit abnormal.
Check that the processing lens is not broken. Check that the center is not deviated. Check that the cable is not broken. Auto power off (X32)
Exit interlock (X33)
Remove the obstacle for the stop area. LASER UNIT becomes the completion of preparation, after automatic laser gas exchange. If this alarm recurs after resetting the alarm, turn the main breaker OFF once. Wait five minutes and then turn the main breaker ON again. Turn the main breaker OFF once. Wait five minutes and then turn the main breaker ON again.
F00120
F00121
F00122
Turn the main breaker OFF once. Wait five minutes and then turn the main breaker ON again. 1:Command value. 4:Actuator sensor. 5:TIME OVER. 6:Displacement sensor. The TABLE LED flickering while calibrate. Please wait until LED on steadily.
F00123
F00124
T: BEAM ADAPT.CALIBRATE A beam on and automatic operation were executed while calibrate the beam optimization unit. T: SFTY DR ERR A wrong point occurred in the cover of the front.
Confirm an item to indicate in the classified number. 1:The bottom cover is close. 2:An operation side area sensor is working. 3:Alarm of Inverter. 4:The switch of the top end and the bottom edge is out of order. A2 34
Error No. F00125
Details T: PRESET HEAD ERR A wrong point occurred in the pre-set head.
Remedy 1.An ON/OFF PARA. "pre-set head" or a READY key is turned off. 2.ALARM RESET switch is pushed. 3.An ON/OFF PARA. "pre-set head" or a READY key is turned on. 4.When it doesn't recover , a main breaker is turned off for a while. 1:FAULT(Servo Control) 2:fault reference travel 3:fault Lens position
F00127
T: RETRY ERR. On the way to approach, Height control reverted by the obstacle. T: MULTI CHMBR ERR The dust-collecting mouth of a multi chamber does not open and close.
When there are processing start height and return height by on point retrial more than 20mm(0.784inch),it is judged that there is an obstacle in a position of a return, and processing is stopped.Get rid of an obstacle, and resume pro-cessing. Check the pressure of operation air, and operation of the dust-collecting mouth of the following number. The number of the dust-collecting mouth is No. 1 from the processing machine orignal point side. 11: dust-collecting mouth No.1 opened 21: dust-collecting mouth No.2 opened 31: dust-collecting mouth No.3 opened 41: dust-collecting mouth No.4 opened 51: dust-collecting mouth No.5 opened 61: dust-collecting mouth No.6 opened 71: dust-collecting mouth No.7 opened 81: dust-collecting mouth No.8 opened 12: dust-collecting mouth No.1 closed 22: dust-collecting mouth No.2 closed 32: dust-collecting mouth No.3 closed 42: dust-collecting mouth No.4 closed 52: dust-collecting mouth No.5 closed 62: dust-collecting mouth No.6 closed 72: dust-collecting mouth No.7 closed 82: dust-collecting mouth No.8 closed
F00128
F00129
T: CNVRG LUB ERR Concentration lubricous equipment broke down.
Check the following item. Processing is forbidden, in order to protect drive parts, if abnormalities continue (accumulation of automatic operation time is about 30 hours). When abnormalities occur, please perform oil supply etc. a little early. 1: Pressure does not rise to 0.8MPa(s) within 60 seconds after pump operation. 2: Pressure does not descend within pause time. 3: Since the oil in a tank decreased, the flow switch operated.
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Error No. F00130
Details T: NO GAS-ON CMMND In order to perform beamON/OFF at high speed, gasON/OFF stop fulfilling demand. For this reason, it is necessary to order it gas-on before processing. T: WRK LFTR ERR The work lifter of palette equipment is unusual.
Remedy For using high-speed processing (M700), put in gas-on (M80) before processing (pre-block of M198).
F00131
Check the following item. 1: The work lifter was operated in the state which is not right. 2: The oil pressure pump of a work lifter does not operate. 3: The work lifter ordered it palette exchange in the state where there is nothing at a lower end. <Signal> 1) 25LVP30LVP Work lifter rise end :(X1E) Work lifter downward end :(X1F) Under oil pressure pump operation :(X0D) 2) 37LVP Work lifter rise end :(XAD) Work lifter downward end :(XAE) Work lifter thermal-trip :(XAF) 3) PV Work lifter rise end :(X68) Work lifter downward end :(X6A) Work lifter thermal-trip :(X6D) Check the following item. 1: Taking out does not begin. 2: Even if it passes regulation time, carrying in or taking out is not completed. 3: Although taken out, the palette is not in a taking-out end. Palette taking-out ON cannot be carried out in the following state. 1: Under automatic operation starting 2: Under beam-on 3: Under height control execution 4: Z-axis is not in a orignal point position. 5: Palette lifter is not in the position which can carry out taking-out ON. Complete the taking-out ON of the palette.
F00132
T: L/UL ERR Palette taking-out ON is unusual.
F00133
T: L/UL INHBT Palette taking-out ON was forbidden.
F00134
T: PRCSS INHBT Before the taking-out ON of the palette was completed, automatic operation, beam-on and height control were performed.
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Error No. F00135
Details T: AUTO CLAMP ERR Used at inappropriate position. Or auto clamp does not function.
F00140
T: DRWR ERR The drawer is not being fixed.
F00141 F00142
T: Z-AXS CVR OPN The cover of the Z-axis is open. T: SFTY DR INHBT Since the light electric sensor of the safe door is shaded, the safe door cannot be gone up. T: ALL-RND CVR OPN All circumferences door is open.
Remedy Check the position of pallet, work lifter and auto clamp, and operation air pressure. <Classification> 1. Opened/closed the auto clamp while A/B pallet was not in position (horizontal). 2. Closed the auto clamp while the work lifter was not at the lower end. 3. Operate the pallet while the auto clamp was opened. 4. Lift up the work lifter while the auto clamp was closed. 5. Auto clamp does not work. Fix each drawer with a lever. <Classification> The number of the drawer makes a original point side No. 1. 1: drawer1 2: drawer2 3: drawer3 4: drawer4 Close a Z-axis cover. Do not shade the light electric sensor.
F00143
Please shut the open door. <Classification> 1:door1 :(XD9) 2:door2 :(XDA) 3:door3 :(XDB) 4:door4 :(XDC) 5:door5 :(XDD) 6:door6 :(XDE) Raise a safe door to a rise end.
F00144
T: SFTY DR OPN The safe door is open. T: P/C ARE SNSR The area sensor by the side of palette changer is shaded. T: RMT INTRLCK The remote interlock signal turns off. T: CLLCT BOX ERR The lid of a van pattern extraction box is open.
F00145
Carry out the following procedures. 1.separates from the palette changer. 2.The area sensor is returned with the "area sensor reset" switch, and then turns off the display light of this switch. Turn on a remote interlock signal (X35).
F00146
F00147
Shut certainly the lid which has two places.
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Error No. F00148
Details T: DST CLLCTR ERR Dust-collecting equipment is unusual.
Remedy Check the unusual display of dust-collecting equipment. F148-1: The completion signal of preparation of dust-collecting equipment (X2A) turned off. 1) The filter was got blocked and the pressure difference became large. 2) Apparatus, such as an inverter, is unusual. 3) The power supply of the dust-collecting equipment.is not on. F148-2: In the state (X2A OFF) where it is not the completion signal of preparation (X2A), dust-collecting equipment carried out beam-on. Exchange for the lens cartridge from which a focal length differs, please carry out in the following procedures. 1) Turn off the ON/OFF Parameter " PRESET head" or the READY key. 2) Exchange the Cartridges. 3) Turn on the ON/OFF Parameter " PRESET head" or the READY key.
F00150
T: CRTRDGE CHNG Exchanged for the lens cartridge from which a focal length differs.
F00151
T: DST CLLCTR WAIT Dust collector Waiting for startup.
After the dust collector started up, beam turns ON automatically. When during automatic operation, the processing is continued automatically after the beam was turned ON. In case the ready signal at dust collector is OFF after about 360 seconds, it turns to an error. In case of implementing the key operation other than Beam ON during this warning, the beam is not turned ON and the operated key becomes valid. At that time, the startup of the dust collector is continued without change. <signal> Ready signal (X2A)
F00152
T: LEAD SET INHBT Take care the photoelectric switch is ON.
Take care the photoelectric switch is ON. <signal> Photoelectric switch (XDF) Close the cover of P/C. <signal> P/C cover (X0E)
F00153
T: P/C CVR OPN Cover of P/C is opened.
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Error No. F00155
Details T: ROTATION TABLE ABNL A rotation table can't be prepared.
Remedy Set a rotation table and a palette on the following position. 1) Both palettes are moved to a position of carrying out. 2) When penetration is processed, a palette lifter is moved to the end of the descent. 3) A rotation table is moved to the set position (the position of a fixation on the carrying out side). <Classification> F155-1 A position of storage F155-2 A position of a set & ON/OFF"ROTATION TABLE"ON F155-3 A position of a set & ON/OFF"ROTATION TABLE"OFF F155-4 A position of the middle F155-5 The switch trouble F155-6 A position of a palette is illegal. <Signal> A position of storage (X21) A position of a set (X22)
F00156
T: TAIL STOKE ABNL Tail stoke is abnormal.
Process it after a clamp does work with Tail stoke. (1) A clamp should do work with a lever of Tail stoke. (2) Confirm the pressure of the operation air. (3) Turn on an ON/OFF"TAIL STOKE INVL", and use when you don't use Tail stoke. <Classification> F156-1 A clamp isn't being done. F156-2 Lack of pressure of the operation air <Signal> Clamp (X23) Operation air pressure (X18) Take care the photoelectric switch is ON. <Signal> Photoelectric switch (XDF) Lower the current value set in CURRENT CONTROL.
F00157
T: PHOTO. SWITCH The photoelectric switch of safety door is OFF. R: OUTPUT POWER OVER The resonator output power exceeded the upper limit in CURRENT CONTROL.
F00158
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Error No. F00159
Details R: ELECTRD TEMP ABNL The temperature of discharging electrodes is becoming high.
F00160
R: PR PRG PRES LOW The PR purge pressure is dropping.
Remedy Check the following: 1. Check if the cold-water temperature of the cooling unit is becoming high. (Normally around 10 degrees Celsius) if it is high, place a service call. 2. If the cold-water temperature is normal, restart the resonator after 10 or more minutes of stopping. 3. After the completion of the restart, turn the laser beam on in a condition of 1000W (output power) 500Hz (frequency) 100% (duty) with CURRENT CONTROL on to check the discharging condition through the viewing window. 4. If you should see stormy discharge, immediately stop the resonator and change the gas. 5. Repeat step 2 and 3. If there is no change in the discharging condition, place a service call. 6. When placing a service call, tell us the oscillation conditions (output power, frequency, duty) used when this alarm has occurred. <Classification> F159-1: An electrode on the PR side F159-2: An electrode on the TR side F159-3: An electrode on the all side <Signal> An electrode on the PR side (X47) An electrode on the PR side (X48) Check the purge pressure gauge of the resonator and processing machine. <Signal> Pressure of the PR purge (X4E)
F00161
Carry out the following treatment before becoming T: ASSIST GAS PRES. WARN a processing defect. Assist gas pressure decreases in comparison with the setup pressure. 1. Assist gas is turned on with a switch, and assist gas pressure and a setup are confirmed. 2. The pressure of the supply cause is confirmed. 3. The gas cylinder which residual quantity is small in is exchanged. 4. The pressure of the supply cause is increased. T: ASSIST GAS PRES. ABNL Assist gas pressure decreased greatly in comparison with the setup pressure. Carry out the following treatment. 1. Assist gas is turned on with a switch, and assist gas pressure and a setup are confirmed. 2. The pressure of the supply cause is confirmed. 3. The gas cylinder which residual quantity is small in is exchanged. Contact the service center
F00162
F00163
T: PH-X CPU ERROR Control unit CPU of the PH-X focus preset head has an error.
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F00164
Error No. F00165
T: PH-X LENS MOVING Processing lens in the PH-X focus preset head is moving. When it is under the automatic operation(under execution of the processing program), it is waiting for the completion of the processing lens transition at the "M66:Shutter open" and "M100: Processing condition search". Details T: PH-X INSTALLATION ERR PH-X focus preset head is not installed normally.
Wait for the completion of the lens transition. Display will OFF automatically after the completion of the lens transition while under automatic operation(under the processing program), and the processing continues. To implement the manual beam ON, beam ON again after automatically disappearing this display.
Remedy Error item can be judged by the numbers on the end of the alarm name. Confirm the number and install it correctly. <Classification> 1: Processing head unit installation error Combination of the installed lens holder unit or adaptor unit and the processing head is wrong. Refer to the instruction manual to correct the combination. 2: PH-X door open Automatic start-up, shutter open or Z axis traverse without closing PH-X front door is prohibited. Close the door for operation (XE7) 3.Cartridge is not installed Automatic start-up, shutter open, focal position reset or standard point set are prohibited while the lens cartridge is not installed. (XE4, XE5) 4.Adaptor installation error Adaptor under the processing head detects an error. If this alarm is issued while the adaptor is installed normaly, call manufaturer.
F00166
T: PH-X ACTION ERROR Action error of the PH-X focus preset head.
Inform the alarm name and the numbers on its end to the service center. <Classification> 1.Incorrect command value 2.Over run (+) 3.Over run (-) 4.Adaptor is not installed 5.Error is too big 6.Proximity switch for the zero point error 8.Zero point return time over 9.Data transfer connection error (ex.) If the numbers at the end is "-2.0" and "focus adjust" amount is "-5.0", increase the "focus adjust" amount into "-3.0" or more.
F00167
T: PH-X STROKE OVER Lens stroke is over the normal range by the amount of numbers at the end of the alarm message. Correct the "Focus adjust" into the normal range in the processing condition and reset alarm.
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F00168
C: RETURN CAL ERROR Cannot calculate the axis transfer at retry return control.
Return control cannot be carried out without set the restart condition on processing condition file. Set the restart condition at processing condition file. Check if the processing condition is appropriate. Sensor may get dirty. Sensor may have problem. Check if there is any ailure.
F00169
T: BURNING NUM. OVER The number of burning detection time exceeds the preset The number of burning.
Error No. F00170
Details T: ME SENSOR ERROR Detect the voltage failure on ME function sensor.
Remedy Contact to service center, since it may be caused by disconnection failure of the sensor cable. To continue the processing with invalidating the ME function, turn the ME function on the processing parameter into invalid. Check if the processing conditions are appropriate.
F00171
F00172
T: SS BURNING DETECT Processing failure (SS burning) during the mild steel processing. T: SUS BURST DETECT Processing failure (SUS burst) during the stainless steel processing. T: PRCS HEAD TEMP ERR Temperature of processing head exceeds 55 degree. Stop to protect the ME sensor on processing head. This alarm cannot be reset until the temperature become 45 degrees or less. Wait for cooling down. *CAUTION! ---Do not touch the processing head or it may cause burn. T: PH-X FOCUS ACTION ERROR Blue flame cannot be detected during the auto focus process.
Check if the processing conditions are appropriate.
F00173
Check the processing condition. If the alarm occurs at normal condition, contact to the service center.
F00174
Check the following items. If there is no error, increase the set power by 50W and retry. 1.Check the processing lens installation position/condition 2.Check nozzle diameter 3.Check beam alignment adjustment
F00175 F00176
WHILE AUTO HGT CALIB R:SAMPLNG A-NET I/O CHARACT E: NO NOZL TOUCH E: UNCOMPLT LASER READY Start the program that needs BEAM ON despite uncompleted CO2 laser. Contact the nozzle to workpiece when focusing and height control calibration. Start-up the CO2 laser.
F00177 F00178
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F00179
R: RESONATOR COOLING WATER LEAKAGE Water leakage in the resonator electrode or power panel inside.
Carry out the following treatment. Open the resonator top power panel front cover. If the "WATER LEAK" LED on the internal PCB is illuminating, immediately turn OFF the control unit power and also the resonator power.
F00180
T: 10 INCH LENS IS PROHIBITED Use the 7.5 or 5 inch processing lens.
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Appendix 3
Trouble shooting
Appendix 3
Trouble shooting
Phenomenon There is no kind of the keyboard set on WindowsOS and the processing parameter screen (#222 # keyboard selection). Remedy Please set it as follows. <When WindowsOS is Japanese> #222 Keyboard selection 0" is set. <When WindowsOS is English> #222 Keyboard selection 1" is set.
Function The character takes the shape when the key is input from the machine operation board. The alphanumeric character key can be normally input.
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Preface

1. For Safe Operation 1-1 Safety Precautions

1. For Safe Operation

Safety countermeasures for laser beam

1. For Safe Operation 1-1 Safety Precautions

Other safety countermeasures

1. For Safe Operation 1-1 Safety Precautions

2. System Outline System configuration

3. Outline of Control Unit 3-1 Control unit appearance

3. Outline of Control Unit

CNC operation panel

Machine operation panel

Small door (Serial I/F socket)

3. Outline of Control Unit 3-1 Control unit appearance

The control unit

3. Outline of Control Unit Operation panel appearance

Operation panel appearance

Page keys Menu keys Function selection keys

Data editing keys

Machine operation panel

Handle mode selection lamp

3. Outline of Control Unit 3-3 Specifications

4. Stopping the Machine 4-1 Stop

4. Stopping the Machine

switch is pressed, the automatic

switch on the READY screens

4. Stopping the Machine 4-4 Turning the power OFF

Turning the power OFF

5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation

5. Operating the Machine

Zero point dog

5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation

[Operation Procedures] Press the key.

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Zero point dog

Stroke end dog

After pressing the menu button

key, press the to display the

For all axes zero point return and keys

5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation

For zero point return of each axis

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5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation

IN/UP OUT/ DOWN

5. Operating the Machine 5-1 Manual operation

After pressing the menu button

key, press the to display the

5. Operating the Machine 5-2 Automatic operation

After pressing the menu button

key, press the to display the

OPERATION SEARCH screen.

5. Operating the Machine 5-2 Automatic operation

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switch is pressed, the

switch on the READY screen functions as "Execute".

(Refer to section 20. Basic operation, Preparation for processing.)

5. Operating the Machine 5-2 Automatic operation

After pressing the menu button

key, press the to display the

OPERATION SEARCH screen.

Press the submenu button the DIRECT SEARCH screen.

5. Operating the Machine 5-2 Automatic operation

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