User`s manual

Schilling Marking Systems GmbH
In Grubenäcker 1 DE-78532 Tuttlingen
[phone] [phone]
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www.schilling-marking.de
MK3 - User’s Manual 7
Introduction
1.2 PC configuration
The minimum requirements for the equipment operation are:
CPU 486
MS-DOS + Windows 3.1
RAM 2 Mb
1 CD or DVD +/- RW Drive
1 Hard disc 40 Mb
Monitor VGA
1 Serial port for the Stamper
1 Serial port for Mouse
1 Mouse
1.3 Operation principle
The Marking Unit is managed by the Control Unit that interfaces with the PC via a standard
serial interface RS232C in HP-GL 7585B language.
The PC can run under Schillmarker software for Windows to provide the diagram or the
numbering scheme to be output.
The Control Unit provides the proper conversion of the commands sent from the PC into
electrical signals for driving the mechanism of the Marking Unit.
Marking is achieved by means of a stylus using the "Microdot" system with pneumatic action.
Stylus movement takes place by means of two axis with two step by step motors with high
angular precision controlled by a 16 bit microprocessor with chopper motor driver.
1.4 Full Agreements to European Safety Rules
The various parts that form the equipment has been planned to satisfy the safety rules, and in
detail:
• The Mechanic Unit fulfills IP54 safety specifications and can be easily integrated into a
system provided with protection device and interlock mechanism for the stylus working area
invasion.
• The Electronic Unit fulfills the European electrical safety rules.