PNC-950 USER'S MANUAL ROLAND DG CORPORATION
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ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1227 Ohkubo-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken, JAPAN 432 MODEL NAME : See the MODEL given on the rating plate. RELEVANT DIRECTIVE : EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE (89/392/EEC) EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (73/23/EEC) YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 1995 Typographic Conventions This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. : Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death.
To Ensure Safe Use If you find some abnormality, immediately turn off the power switch and check the user's manual to find out what is wrong. WARNING Never disassemble or modify this product. CAUTION Handle the power cord with care. Do not step on or damage the power cord, or allow heavy objects to be placed atop it. Failure to heed this may result in electrocution or fire. CAUTION Do not allow liquids, metal objects or flammables inside the machine. Fire or breakdown may result.
About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Do not allow the hands near the platen while in operation.
To Ensure Correct Use NOTICE NOTICE This product is a precision instrument and must be handled with care. NOTICE When the unit is not in use for an extended period, detach the power supply plug from the AC outlet. 3 2 iv 1 Do not install in an area subject to dust or high humidity or with poor ventilation. NOTICE Do not connect to an AC outlet that supplies other than the specified voltage.
Thanks and Best Wishes Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-950. Since we wish you many years of productive use of your PNC-950, we ask you to read this manual and make yourself familiar with the PNC-950’s operational procedures and requirements before running it. If something seems abnormal, turn OFF the power and reference this manual for answers, tips and procedures to solving the problem. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 3 PRECAUTIONS IN USE ..........................................................
1 PRECAUTIONS IN USE • Ensure that the power supply voltage in within +/-10% of the machine's rated voltage. • Always be careful whenever the unit is in operation, so as not to risk getting fingers or hair caught in its mechanisms. • Never take apart, or alter the construction of this device. • Never allow any liquids, metallic objects, or flammable material to get inside the unit. • When the machine is not in use for an extended period, remove the power supply plug from the AC outlet.
3 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • Front View Tool Carriage Movable Pinch Roller (Left) This presses the media against the grit roller. When loading a sheet, place the left roller inside the left edge of the sheet to correctly track the material through the machine. The tool carriage is where the blade holder (or pen) is mounted. The tool carriage performs the cutting by moving the tool left/ right or up/down. DIP Switches Used to make various settings.
• Operation Panel * The TEST key and the cursor keys function only when the SETUP LED is lighted, and the ROTATE key functions only when the SETUP LED is not lit. SETUP Key After the sheet has been loaded, press this key to determine the width of the sheet automatically. Also, pressing this key after using the PAUSE key to temporarily stop a cutting operation in progress thereby deletes the data that has been sent to the PNC-950 from the computer. This key must be pressed in order to cut.
4 BASIC OPERATION 4-1 Setting Up and Connection • Setting Up When arranging setup space for the PNC-950, make sure you have a space that is at least 905 mm (35-11/16") wide, 500 mm (19-11/16") in depth, and 220 mm (8-11/16") in height. Since the sheet moves during cutting, make sure the unit is placed on a stable, sturdy surface. Also make sure there is nothing that can block the sheet at both front and rear.
4-2 DIP Switch Settings DIP switches settings must be made only when the power is turned off. The DIP switches are located on the right-hand side of the unit. The DIP switches set the serial port communication parameters, the value for the blade offset, the type of sheet loaded, and the smoothing function (for cutting smooth circles and arcs).
Adjusting the Cutter Blade The amount of cutter blade extension can be adjusted by rotating the cap. Turn the cap clockwise to retract the blade or counterclockwise to expose it. (Each scale line corresponds to 0.1 mm (about 0.004"). One full turn moves the blade 0.5 mm (about 0.02").) Adjust blade holder before mounting on the tool carriage. • If an ordinary sheet is to be used, tighten the cap all the way (2.5 mm (about 0.098") of blade extension).
4-4 Loading the Sheet — SETUP Key • Turning on the Power Switch on the power switch on the left side of the PNC-950. When the power switch is pressed to turn on the unit, the tool carriage moves. Use caution to ensure that your hands or other objects do not become caught in the moving parts. Wait at least 10 seconds between turning the power OFF and then ON again. • Loading the Sheet You can use either flat sheets (standard-size sheet, cut sheet, etc.) or rolled sheets.
If You Are Using a Rolled Sheet (1) Lower the sheet loading levers to raise the movable pinch rollers on the left and right, and move each of the pinch rollers all the way to its respective side. (2) Either cut the sheet to the required length, or set the sheet base included with the PNC-950 at the back of the unit, place a rolled sheet on the sheet base. It is important to pull out the amount of sheet required for the intended design.
- Ideally, the PNC-950 should be set up as shown in figure A or B below. If you are using a different setup configuration (like in figures C, D, and E), then it will not be possible to feed the sheet correctly. A: OK B: OK C: No good D: No good E: No good - Be sure to use a sheet with a thickness (sheet and base paper) of 0.2 mm (about 0.008") or more.
If You Are Using Another Kind of Sheet If you are using any of the following kinds of sheets, neither of the methods described earlier will result in correct cutting. - A scrap sheet or some other sheet with left and right edges that are not straight and may catch on the sheet guides - A sheet with edge holes for sprocket feed that has no sheet layer (only base paper) along the hole area at the edges Use the method described below to load the sheet.
• About the Cutting Area 584 mm (22-15/16") Cutting area About 1 mm (about 0.04") 24,998 mm (984-1/8") Movable Pinch Roller (Left) About 15 mm (about 9/16") * The arrows in the figure indicating the X and Y directions indicate respectively the positive directions of the X axis and Y axis when the Rotate function is off.
4-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force — , , , , and TEST Keys Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily. This "cutting test" allows you to determine whether the settings you have for the blade force are appropriate. See below for a detailed explanation of blade force. Procedure * If a sheet has not yet been loaded, then refer to "Loading the Sheet" on page 8 to load the sheet correctly.
4-7 Downloading Cutting Data The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer. • Software Settings When cutting with commercially available application software, select PNC-950 as the setting for the output device. (If the PNC-950 cannot be selected, choose any model in the PNC-900, PNC-1100, or PNC-1000A). Select either the parallel (Centronics) or serial (RS-232C) interface. Choose the one that the host computer and the PNC950 are connected by.
• Continuing Cutting Cutting After Changing the Sheet Follow the procedure described from "Loading the Sheet" on page 8 to "4-7 Downloading Cutting Data" on page 14. * If the same type of sheet is used, then a cutting test is not necessary. Continuing Cutting on the Same Sheet Refer to "4-5 Setting the Origin Point" on page 12 to set the origin for the unused area on the sheet. Then send cutting data from the computer to the PNC-950.
4-9 When Cutting Is Completed (1) When cutting is finished, press down the sheet loading levers and remove the sheet. (See "Removing the Sheet" on page 11.) (2) If a blade was used, wipe the blade with a soft cloth to remove any pieces of the sheet that may be adhering to it. If the pen was used then remove and recap the pen. (3) Turn off the power. If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period of time, you should pull the plug for the power cord out of the outlet.
5 SETTINGS FOR EACH FUNCTION • Using a sheet effectively and cutting along the vertical dimension (Rotate function) -- ROTATE Key and ROTATE LED This function sets the origin point at the bottom right and rotates the text or graphics 90° (see pictures below). This function is used when the intended design will not fit in the width (horizontal dimension) of the sheet, such as long strings of text.
• Plotting on Paper Media — PEN MODE Key and PEN MODE LED The PNC-950 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. You should use only thick water-based fiber-tipped pens. Since the design of the PNC-950 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate functions such as high-speed plotting, automatic pen changes, pen dry protection, or the like. Procedure (1) Set DIP switch SW-9 to ON (piece).
6 ABOUT THE BLADE If the blade becomes dull When the blade starts to lose its sharpness, try gradually increasing the blade force (refer to page 13, "4-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force"). Increasing the blade force temporarily allows the blade to perform better. However, once the blade is dull, it is time to replace it. Since the blade is expendable, it must be replaced as often as necessary. Average blade life The life of a blade is determined mainly by the amount of cutting it performs.
7 WHAT TO DO IF... If the PNC-950 doesn't run... PNC-950 • Is the PNC-950 power on? Turn on the power. • Is the unit in SETUP status (the SETUP LED is lit)? If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the sheet is loaded correctly and press the SETUP key to illuminate the SETUP LED. • Is the PAUSE LED illuminated? If the PAUSE key has been pressed and the PAUSE LED is lit up, the unit has been paused (see "Pausing Cutting Operations" on page 14). If you want to resume cutting, press the PAUSE key again.
The POWER/ERROR LED is blinking If there is an error in the data downloaded to the PNC-950 from the computer, the PNC-950 generates an error (the POWER/ ERROR LED begins to blink), and cutting cannot be carried out. The error can be canceled by switching off the power. After turning off the power, check the following. • If you are using application software, has the correct output device been selected? Select "PNC-950" as the output device.
8 LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS *1: -(226-1) — +(226-1) *2: 0 — +(226-1) *3: -(226-1)° — +(226-1)° *4: 21(16) — 3A(16), 3C(16) — 7E(16) • mode1 Instruction H D Format H D x1, y1..., xn, yn M M x1, y1...xn,yn I I x1, y1..., xn, yn R R x, y L B X Lp Bl X p,q,r P S Q N C P c1c2...cn Sn Qn Nn C x, y, r, Ø1, Ø2(,Ød) E E r, Ø1, Ø2(,Ød) A A x, y G G r,Ø1, Ø2(,Ød) K K n, l1, l2 T T n, x, y, d, t ^ [mode 2 instruction] [parameter]....
Instruction IW OA OC OE OF Format IW LLx, LLy, URx, URy; IW; LB c1c2c3...cn [label terminator] LT n(,l); LT; OA; OC; OE; OF; OH OI OH; OI; OO OO; OP OS OW PA WG OP; OS; OW; PA x1, y1(...,xn, yn); PA; PD x1, y1(...,xn, yn); PD; PR 1, y1(... xn, yn); PR; PT d; PT; PU x1, y1(...,xn, yn); PU; RA x, y; RR x, y; SA; SC Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax; SC; SI w, h; SI; SL tanØ; SL; SM s; SM; SR w, h; SR; SS; TL lp(,lm); TL; UC (c,) x, y,(c,) ,....
9 LIST OF DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Device control instructions are used to determine the communication sequence between the PNC-950 and computer through RS-232C interface and update the computer the current PNC-950 state. Among them, some device control instructions set the output specifications of CAMM-GL III instructions. Each device control instruction is organized with three letters: [ESC] , "." and one uppercase letter.
Instruction ESC .E Format [ESC].E Parameter None Range ([ ] is default) Explanation Outputs an error code related to RS-232C interface Output RS-232C (see the table below), and clears the error Error Code simultaneously. At the same time, the error being displayed is canceled. Error Possible cause code 0 10 and action No I/O errors Cause: after execution of an output command, other output instructions are sent before the output was not completed.
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11 LIST OF OPTIONS Option name Spare blade (for Product number Description ZEC-U1005 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) ZEC-U5025 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) Blade holder XD-CH1 Blade holder (1 piece) Ajustable Blade Holder XD-CH2 Blade holder (1 piece) Water-based fiber-tipped pens XD-4SPA-WNG 0.3 mm 4 black XD-4SPB-WNG 0.3 mm one each-black, red, blue, and green XD-4SPC-WNG 0.3 mm one each-orange, pink, blown, and violet XD-4SPA-WWG 0.6 mm 4 black XD-4SPB-WWG 0.
12 SPECIFICATIONS OF PNC-950 PNC-950 Mechanism Media-movement method Maximum cutting area Width: 584 mm (22-15/16") Length: 24,998 mm (984-1/8") Acceptable sheet widths 50 mm—610 mm (1-15/16"—24") Acceptable paper widths 50 mm—610 mm (1-15/16"—24") Acceptable paper types High-quality paper Tools Cutters: carbide Pens: Water-based fiber-tipped pens, Thick water-based fiber-tipped pens (options) and 32 color plotter pens (options) Cutting speed 10 mm/sec—400 mm/sec (When DIP switch SW-8 is at ON:
• Interface Specifications [Parallel] Standard In compliance with the specifications of Centronics Input signals STROBE (1 BIT), DATA (8 BIT) Output signals BUSY (1 BIT), ACK (1 BIT) Level of input/output signals TTL level Transmission method Asynchronous [Serial] Standard RS-232C specifications Transmission method Asynchronous, duplex data transmission Transmission speed 4800, 9600 (Selected using DIP switches.) Parity check Odd, Even, or None (Selected using DIP switches.
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