Techno LC Series Manual

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

LC SERIES SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

i. Minimum System Requirements

I. UNPACKING THE MACHINE

II. PCI INTERFACE CARD

III. WIRING THE AC SPINDLE INVERTER

IV. TECHNO CNC G-CODE INTERFACE

V. INSTALL TECHNO CNC INTERFACE

VI. SCALE FACTOR SETUP

VII. TOUCHPAD SETTINGS

VIII. E-STOP START STOP BOX

IX. USING THE VACUUM TABLE

APPENDICES

A. COLLETING GUIDELINES

B. MACHINE MAINTENANCE

C. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

i. Minimum System Requirements

· PC with 800Mhz Pentium 3 Processor, 2 GB Memory,

256 Ram, CD-ROM

· Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista*

· Two Available PCI Slots

*If Vista PC Operating System of choice, Techno Technical

Support will provide required instructions to accommodate

software compatibility.

IMPORTANT! READ THIS SETUP THOROUGHLY

BEFORE RUNNING THE MACHINE. HAVE A LICENSED

ELECTRICIAN PERFORM ALL ELECTRICAL

CONNECTIONS BASED ON YOUR LOCAL CODES.

This document provides information on how-to setup the LC Series

CNC Routers. More detailed documentation is on the Techno CD-ROM.

All manuals should be read and understood for proper operation of

the machine. These setup instructions contain additional reference

documentation keep all information together.

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I. UNPACKING AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATIONS

All Techno machines are shipped assembled and secured to

a wooden pallet. If your machine was shipped disassembled

in any way please refer to the Reassembly Instructions

provided with your machine.

STEP 1: Unpack all items that shipped with your machine.

Check the items against the packing slip to

be sure nothing was left out. Notify Techno

immediately if you are missing any pieces of

your shipment.

Please note the four forklift tubes on the front and

rear of the machine. Also note the four removable

forklift guides (not on all models) on the underside

of the machine. The forklift tubes and guides will

provide the most stability when lifting the machine

and will not damage the frame.

STEP 2: Forklift your machine up from the ﬂoor, remove

the wooden pallet. Locate your machines four

leveling feet.

STEP 3: Carefully screw the four leveling feet into the

bottom of each machine leg. Using a level beam,

Techno recommends that you level the machine

in the following fashion (refer to DIAGRAM 1 for

a visual):

· Begin leveling the machine width wise,

start at the front left leg and level it with

the front right leg. Repeat to the rear

legs lengthwise, start with the front left

leg and proceed to the rear left leg. Then

level width wise from the left front leg

to the right front leg.

· Repeat on the right and rear sides of the

machine until the machine is level.

STEP 4: Remove all four forklift guides (not on all

models) from the underside of the machine.

They are held onto the frame by three screws

each. Your machine will not operate if these

remain on the frame.

STEP 5: Powerup your computer(if your ordereda Techno

computer) and perform the manufacturer’s

basic user setup.

DIAGRAM 1: Top View of Machine

Front of Machine

Rear of Machine

PICTURE 2: Four Leveling Feet

PICTURE 1: One of Four Forklift Guides

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II. INSTALLING SERVO PCI INTERFACE CARD

Refer to computer manufacturer’s manual for the

accessibility and location of the PCI Slots. Install

the PCI Interface Card before the software.

WARNING: Ground yourself during installation.

STEP 1: Turn off and unplug power to your computer.

Remove the computers side cover and locate a

vacant PCI slot.

STEP 2: Remove the vacant PCI slot’s cover plate, and

the PCI Interface Card from its protective anti-

static packaging.

The PCI Interface Card connectors mate with the

PC Motherboard in only one way.

STEP 3: Gently but ﬁrmly insert the PCI Interface Card

into the vacant PCI slot. Secure with screw (if

applicable), and close the computers side cover.

STEP 4: Attach the SCSII Cable connector to the newly

installed PCI Interface Card.

III. WIRING THE AC SPINDLE MOTOR INVERTER

The following instructions pertain to those machines

equipped with an AC Spindle. This is NOT used with

Porter Cable or other 120VAC Spindles. It is strongly

recommended that all 220 and 440 VAC connections be

connected through a power disconnect switch for use

with either CNC Spindle and/or vacuum pump setups.

This switch is required for safety and to meet National

Electrical Codes.

Before powering up your machine you will need to

have a LICENSED ELECTRICIAN properly connect the

wiring from your machine to the AC Spindle Motor

Inverter. Please note that your AC Spindle Motor

Inverter may look slightly different from the one

pictured in this setup. Size will vary according to the

Horsepower of your spindle, however all instructions

are the same. Review the manufacturer’s inverter

manual before proceeding.

PICTURE 3: PCI Interface Card & SCSII Cable

PICTURE 4: Power Disconnect Switch

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PICTURE 6: 3-Phase Inverter Wiring

WARNING: ALL WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SETUP

MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSED

ELECTRICIAN. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY

CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR MACHINE.

STEP 1: Open the front cover by loosening the cover

screw. Remove the cover plate and set screws

aside.

STEP 2: Connect the inverter power wires to the

appropriate terminals within the Inverter Box.

Review the manufacturer’s inverter manual for more

details on single and three phase wiring.

STEP 3: Replace the metal cover plate and lock the front

cover screw. Connect all power to your machine

and proceed with the software installation.

Be sure to connect power to your machine, your

spindle, and your PC.

Continued on the next page...

PICTURE 5: AC Spindle Motor Inverter

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IV. INSTALLING THE TECHNO CNC INTERFACE

When you reconnect power, turn your computer

on and when Windows starts up it will detect

“new hardware.”

STEP 1: Follow the Window’s prompts. When asked

to “search” for a suitable driver, insert the

Techno CD.

STEP 2: When asked for “optional search locations”

choose your computer’s CD drive.

STEP 3: Click on Setup Techno CNC Interface.

KEEP THE TECHNO CD IN A SAFE PLACE, IT

CONTAINS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION (PDF

FILES).

V. SCALE FACTOR INTERFACE SETUP

STEP 1: Start the Techno CNC Interface.

STEP 2: From the Main Menu click on the Setup

Button, then Systems.

The Setup>System screen will appear.

STEP 3: Input the numbers printed on the Scale

Factor Sticker located on the front leg of the

machine.

See the circled section in SCREEN CAPTURE 3. Make

sure to type the numbers exactly how they appear

on the sticker including any negative values. (I.e.

-20320)

STEP 4: Click the OK Button in the Setup>System screen

to save the changes made. Return to the Techno

Interface Main Menu.

If the values are not written on the front leg of your

TECHNO CNC ROUTER then the interface default

values should apply.

SCREEN CAPTURE 1: Installation Screen

SCREEN CAPTURE 2: Main Menu

SCREEN CAPTURE 3: Systems Menu

SCREEN CAPTURE 4: Scale Factor Settings

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VI. TOUCHPAD INTERFACE SETTINGS

The following setup will require you to load an actual cutting tool

into the spindle and touch it to the touchpad. See Appendix A-Proper

Colleting Guidelines for instructions on how to load a tool properly.

The settings for the Touchpad need to be tested

and/or conﬁgured in the Techno CNC Interface

prior to using the machine.

STEP 1: From the main menu click Setup>

Advanced>Touchpad & Remote, click the

Button. The message “Pick up the

touchpad and touch it to the tip of the tool in

the spindle...” should then appear. Follow the

on screen prompts.

If the “test passed” screen appears, click “ok”,

the test has indicated that the Touchpad is

functioning properly. Exit the setup menu and

return to the main menu.

If the test failed (nothing happened), you need

to click where indicated “click here”. The “test

cancelled” screen should appear, click “ok.” Repeat

the touchpad test again. If it fails once more, turn

off power, check all connections and call Technical

Support for further assistance.

VII. E-STOP START/STOP BOX INTERFACE SETTINGS

The green button is the START button, hit this button to resume

the machine program after having hit the black PAUSE button.

The PAUSE button temporarily stops the machine. PUSH THE

EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) BUTTON WHENEVER YOU

NEED TO STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY. To reset the

Start/Stop Box E-stop, twist the E-Stop button clockwise. The

machine will not work if the E-Stop is still pushed in.

The settings for the E-Stop Start/Stop Box need

to be entered and/or conﬁgured in the Techno

CNC Interface prior to using the machine.

STEP 1: From the Main Menu, go to Setup>

Advanced>Touchpad & Remote. Click on the

Button. Follow the on screen

prompts.

SCREEN CAPTURE 5: Touchpad & Remote

PICTURE 7: Touchpad to Tip of Tool in Spindle

PICTURE 8: Mounted Start/Stop Box

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STEP 2: Press the Start button on your remote E-Stop

Start/Stop Box when prompted. Press the

Pause button on your remote Start Stop Box

when prompted.

If the test passes, you should get the message:

“Remote test passed.”

If the test fails, repeat. If test fails again, turn

power off, check all connections and call Techno

Tech Support for further assistance.

VIII. USING THE VACUUM TABLE SETUP

The following setup will be the same for all Pumps and

Blowers. It is strongly recommended that all 220 and 440

VAC connections be connected through a power disconnect

switch for use with either CNC spindle and/or vacuum

pump setups. This switch is required for safety and to meet

National Electrical Codes.

WARNING: A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN MUST PERFORM

THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION! REFER TO

THE MANUFACTURERS DOCUMENTATION

PROVIDED WITH THE PUMP/BLOWER BEFORE

PROCEEDING WITH THIS SETUP. FAILURE

TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE

PUMP/BLOWER.

SETTING UP THE VACUUM PUMP/BLOWER

Shipped with your Pump/Blower will be a closed

Motor Starter Box. Although the Vacuum Pump/

Blower Motor has been wired and tested in the

factory prior to shipping, a licensed electrician will

have to connect wires to the inside of the Motor

Starter Box.

3-Phase Pump Wiring

STEP 1: Disconnect ALL power sources. Unscrew the

Motor Starter Box Cover and remove.

STEP 2: Remove the appropriate knockout hole from the

outside of the Motor Starter Box according to

where you desire the cables to enter the box.

SCREEN CAPTURE 5: Touchpad & Remote

PICTURE 9: Power Disconnect Switch

PICTURE 10: 3-Phase Wired Pump

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STEP 3: Insert the AC Power (220 or 440VAC) cable

through the knockout hole and connect it to L1,

L2, and L3 as speciﬁed in the manufacturer’s

manual.

STEP 4: Replace the Motor Starter Box cover and

continue with the setup.

Single-Phase Pump Wiring

STEP 1: Disconnect ALL power sources. Unscrew the

Motor Inverter Box Cover and remove.

STEP 2: Remove the appropriate knockout hole from the

outside of the Motor Inverter Box according to

where you desire the cables to enter the box.

STEP 3: Insert the AC Power (220 or 440VAC) cable

through the knockout hole and connect it

to R/L1, S/L2, and T/L3 as speciﬁed in the

manufacturer’s manual.

STEP 4: Replace the Motor Inverter Box cover and

continue with the setup.

STEP 5: Connect the Pump/Blower power. Check the

rotation of the pump.

WARNING: THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION IS CRITICAL

IF THE ROTATION (ARROW ON CASING

OF PUMP/BLOWER) IS INCORRECT,

SWITCH 2 PHASES. IF YOU RUN THE PUMP

CONTINUOUSLY IN THE WRONG DIRECTION

THE VANES WILL BE DAMAGED!

STEP 6: Connect the machine end of the vacuum

signal connector, behind the front control

panel of the Servo Controller Box to the

motor starter’s mating connector.

Continued on the next page...

PICTURE 11: 3-Phase Motor Starter Box

PICTURE 12: Single-Phase Wired Pump

PICTURE 13: Single-Phase Motor Invertor Box

PICTURE 14: Machine Signal Connector

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STEP 7: Next connect one end of the Vacuum Hose to

the manifold ﬁtting and snake the hose out

through the bottom of the machine.

STEP 8: Connect the other end of the vacuum hose to

the Vacuum Pump/Blower ﬁlter. Engage power

and test run the Pump/Blower.

KEEP VACUUM PUMPS RUNNING, ROUTINELY

GREASE THE PUMPS ONCE A YEAR.

USING THE VACUUM HOLD-DOWN

The Techno Vacuum Table is very effective in

“holding down” parts to be routed. For this method

to work well, simple procedures need to be

followed.

STEP 1: Deﬁne the area where your work piece will be

positioned on the vacuum table.

STEP 2: Using the red rubber plugs, ﬁll-in ALL the vacuum

grid holed outside your deﬁned work area,

leaving the holes inside that area untouched.

STEP 3: Using the black foam rubber gasketing, section

(wall-off) your work area from the rest of the

table. This will create an area of concentrated

vacuum, which will generate the greatest

amount of vacuum “hold-down”.

Continued on the next page...

PICTURE 15: Manifold-Vacuum Hose Conn.

PICTURE 16: Filter-Vacuum Hose Conn.

PICTURE 17: Rubber Plug in Vac Table

PICTURE 18: Foam Gasketing in Vac Table

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Holes and channels outside your work area but not

activated by the vacuum valve do not need to be

plugged. DO NOT STRETCH the gasket material

while inserting it into the gasket slots. This will

produce tears in the gasket material causing leaks

leading to the loss of vacuum and secure pieces that

ﬂy off the table surface. When joining two separate

pieces of gasket material, make sure to push them

together so the two pieces form a tight seal.

STEP 4: Turn ON (valve vertical) the valves that pertain to

your work area and turn OFF (valve horizontal)

the ones outside of that area. This concentrates

all the vacuum “hold-down” capacity to your

deﬁned work area. Each valve controls two rows

of vacuum table extrusions.

Use Techno’s line of ﬁxturing accessories (cam

clamps, clamp bars, toggle clamps, t-nuts and

more) to secure odd-shaped items.

WARNING: Proper care should be taken to make sure

that objects held down with the vacuum table

are secure. There is a danger that objects

can become loose and could be thrown by

the action of the cutting tool. Proper safety

precautions against ﬂying debris must be

taken. Safety glasses must be worn at all

times of operation.

PREVENT FIRE HAZARDS by using the proper

feeds, speeds, and tooling while operating

your Techno machine. For example, setting

feeds and speeds too low and/or using dull

tool bits creates friction at the material. The

friction generates heat which can result in a

ﬁre that can be drawn through the vacuum

table without you knowing it. Be very careful

when cutting composite material, especially

wood composites like MDF and Particleboard.

“DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOUR MACHINE!”

PICTURE 19: Vacuum Table Control Valves

PICTURE 20: Vacuum Table Fixturing

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