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TechnoInc. HTO03160601 RG Series Quick-Start Guide

Phone: 516-328-3970 · Web: www.technocnc.com

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INSTALLATION & SETUP TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Servo Controller Card

II. Riser Card

III. Techno CNC Interface

IV. Touchpad

V. Start Stop Box

VI. Machine Identifications

VII. How To Use the Vacuum Table

VIII. Scale Factor Setup

APPENDICIES

A. Techno Electronics

B. Colleting Guidelines

C. Machine Maintenence

READ THROUGH THE SETUP GUIDEBEFORE RUNNING THE MACHINE!

ADDITIONAL

DOCUMENTATION

Can be found in the

“More Manuals” folder on

your TECHNO CD-ROM.



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Minimum System Requirements• Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP• Pentium 3 or Celeron 600 Mhz processor• 1 available PCI slot

WARNING: Power to the PC MUST be OFF during installation.

I. INSTALL SERVO CONTROLLER CARD

Note:Make sure to install the Servo Controllerand Riser Card before the software.

1. Turn off and unplug power to yourcomputer. Remove the cover.

2. Remove the Controller Card from itsprotective packaging and locate a vacantPCI slot. Remove slot cover.

Warning: Ground yourself during installation.

Note:The Controller Card connectors mate withthe PC Mother Board connectors in onlyone way.

3. Gently but firmly insert the Controller Cardinto the vacant PCI slot. Secure with screw(if applicable).

II. INSTALL THE TECHNO RISER CARDThe Riser Card connects to the Controller Card witha Ribbon Cable. It is also where the Start/Stop Boxplugs into.

1. Locate an open slot in your PC and secure theRiser Card (no PCI / Motherboard connectionsrequired).

2. Using the Ribbon Cable, connect the Riser Cardto the mating connector on the Controller Card.

Note:The ribbon cable’s colored end MUST beattached to the Pin 1 connector on each card(see picture below). On the Servo ControllerCard, Pin 1 is the end closest to the Technologo; and on the Riser Card, it is the endclosest to where it says “TECHNO IO RISERCARD.” Both Pin 1 card connectors also havean indented arrow.

This picture shows a flat, table layout of theconnection between the servo controller card andthe riser card. The installation and connection insideyour PC looks different.

IMPORIMPORIMPORIMPORIMPORTTTTTANTANTANTANTANT::::: KEEP YOUR TECHNO CD-ROM. IT CONTAINS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

HAVE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN PERFORM ALL ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS BASED ON YOUR LOCAL CODES

START/STOP BOX

RISER CARD




Upon installation, the cards in your PC, it willlook more like this:

6. Connect the Start/Stop Box’s connector to the P2 Connector on the Riser Card (the opposite side to the colored end of the ribbon, and outside the PC Tower as pictured above).

Note: If the fourth axis is being used by anything other than the Touchpad, you will need to connect the Touchpad’s connector to the P1 connector on the Riser Card (directly adjacent to the Start/Stop Box connection).

7. Replace computer cover, connect cable between Servo Controller Box and Controller Card. Turn computer on.

III. INSTALL TECHNO CNC INTERFACEWhen you reconnect power, turn your computeron and when Windows starts up it will detect“new hardware”.

1. Follow the Window’s prompts. When askedto “search” for a suitable driver, insert theTechno CD.

2. When asked for “optional search locations”choose your computer’s CD drive.

IV. TOUCHPAD INTERFACE SETTINGSThe settings for the Touchpad need to be testedand/or configured in the Techno CNC Interface priorto using the machine.

1. Start Techno CNC Interface. From the main page, click the Button.

2. Go to Setup/Advanced/Touchpad & Remote.

3. Click Test Touchpad.

This message should appear:

3. Click on Setup Techno CNC Interface.

Note: Keep the Techno CD in a safe place. It contains additional documentation(PDF Files).




A. If the “test passed” screen appears, clickOK, the test has indicated that the touchpadis functioning properly. Click OK in Setup toexit.

B. If the test failed (nothing happened), youneed to click where indicated “click here”.The “test cancelled” screen should appear.Click OK in the “test cancelled” screen.

V. START/STOP BOX INTERFACE SETTINGSThe settings for the Start/Stop Box need to beentered and/or configured in the Techno CNCInterface prior to using the machine.

1. Start Techno CNC Interface.

2. Go to Setup/Advanced/Touchpad & Remote.

3. Click Test Remote.

Press the Start button on your remote START/STOP BOX.

“START BUTTON”

The screen should change to this:

Press the Pause button on your remote.

If the test passes, you should get the following message:

If it does not pass:

REPEAT THE TEST AGAIN. IF IT FAILS:1) Turn the power off.2) Check the connections.3) Call Techno for assistance.

REPEAT THE TEST AGAIN. IF IT FAILS:1) Turn the power off.2) Check the connections.3) Call Techno for assistance.

The following screen should appear:



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VI. MACHINE IDENTIFICATIONS

The green button is the START button. Hit thisbutton to reset the machine after having hitthe black PAUSE button (located right next toit) to temporarily stop a machine run.

Start-Stop Box

SpindleControlPanel /Display

VacuumON / OFF

Pump Switch

AuxiliaryBrakeSwitch

E-StopButton

PowerON / OFFSwitch 2

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PUSH THE EMERGENCY STOP (E-STOP) BUTTON WHENEVER YOU NEED TOSTOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY. To reset, simply twist the buttonclockwise. If the E-Stop button is still pushed in, the machine will not work.

Machine Panel

View of Inverter for AC Spindle Motor

Servo Power Box Panel

This circled area of the RG Control Box shows the connections for Motor/Encoders 4 through 1 (looking at it from left to right). In the defaultMachine configuration of -1, Motor 1 usually corresponds with the Y-axis,Motor 2 with the X-axis, and Motor 3 with the Z-axis. Another method ofidentifying which Motor is which is to say that Motor 1 is the motorclosest to the ground, Motor 2 is the next highest, and Motor 3 has thehighest altitude. The other circled area of the picture shows the AUX IOconnector. This can be used for several purposes including a toolchangercontroller, Inverter and relay box connections.

Keyboard for manually changing spindle speeds. The AC Invertercontrols AC spindle motors. This is NOT used with the Porter Cableor other 120VAC routers.

This view shows the incoming (220 or 440VAC) power line that youare responsible for having a licenced electrician connect to the ACInverter. Make sure you replace the cover after connecting the line.See Inverter Manual for wiring Instructions.



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RG Series w/Vacuum Table, VacuumPump/Blower (if equipped)

You will need to connect the AC power (220 or 440VAC) to L1,L2, and L3, as specified on the unit here to the MotorStarter connected to its vacuum mating connector.

The machine end of the the vacuum signal connectororiginates inside the machine, behind the frontcontrol panel. This wire needs to be snaked outthrough the square opening on the base of themachine between the power source and motor starterand connected to its vacuum mating connector.

Vacuum Hose Fittings


VII. HOW TO USE THE VACUUM TABLE

Connect one end of the vacuumhose to the manifold fittinginside the machine housing. Then,snake the hose out through thesquare opening on the base of themachine (shown far left) andconnect other end of the vacuumhose to the Vacuum Pump/Blowerfilter(shown near left).

Vacuum Pump/Blower Cable, Motor,Starter Box & Connector

Side Panel Access

You will need to remove the machine’s side panel inorder to access and connect the vacuum hose to themanidold fitting (and also if you need to access theservo power box, the vacuum signal connector etc.)

If a Vacuum Pump/Blower was part of yourorder, you will have an Motor Starter that lookslike this.

NOTE: The cover was removed from MotorStarter.You should not need to wire theVacuum Pump/Blower Motor, it hasbeen wired and tested at the factory.(Starter in the picture to the right isopen, however it will be shipped closed)

WARNING: Direction of Rotation is critical.Briefly start motion and check rotation (arrowon casing). Exchange phases if rotation isincorrect. IF YOU RUN THE PUMP

CONTINUOUSLY IN THE WRONG DIRECTION THEVANES WILL BE DAMAGED.



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Vacuum Lock-Down - 1

The Techno Vacuum Table is very effective in“holding down” parts to be routed. For thismethod to work and work well, certain, simpleprocedures need to be followed. First, youneed to define the area where your workpiecewill be positioned on the table. Second, youneed to plug-up and close-off all of the areaoutside your defined work area. Using the redplugs, fill in ALL the table top holes outsideyour defined work area and leave the holeswithin your work area open. Next, use theblack foam rubber gasket to section / wall-offyour work area. The idea is to create an areaof concentrated vacuum, which will generatethe greatest amount of “hold-down.”

Vacuum Lock-Down - 2

After you have defined your workpiece area andclosed off all the vacuum outside of that area,there is another option to greater your vacuum:the vacuum control valves. Each valve controlsthe flow of vacuum to two rows of extrusions.Turn ON (valve vertical) the valves that pertain toyour work area and turn OFF (valve horizontal) theones outside of that area. This will concentrate allthe vacuum “hold-down” capacity to your definedwork area.NOTE: You do not need to plug vacuum holes in asection that has the valve turned OFF.

TO REORDER VACUUM SUPPLIES:Call Techno Today at: 516-328-3970

ITEM PART NUMBERRubber Plugs H91X30-WPL006-001Foam Rubber Gasketing HX4892-W0002

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To set your tool stand positions in the Techno GCODE Software, look for the CNC Servo

GCODE Manual on your Techno CD-ROM. Chapter Three in that manual will show you how to

perform this important task (III. Learn Tool Stand Locations Tutorial)

Tool Stand Locations (if equipped)******************************************

WARNING: Proper care should be taken to make sure thatobjects held down with the vacuum table are secure.

NOTE: There is a danger that objects held down with the vacuum canbecome loose and could be thrown by the action of the cutting tool.Proper safety precautions against flying debris must be taken. Safetyglasses must be worn when the vacuum table is being used.

VII. HOW TO USE THE VACUUM TABLE (CONT)


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HTT02740502 Scale Factor Interface Setup

IF THE VALUES ARE NOT WRITTEN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THESETUP ENVELOPE OR ON THE FRONT LEG OF YOUR TECHNO

ROUTER THEN THE INTERFACE DEFAULT VALUES SHOULD APPLY.

VII. SCALE FACTOR SETUP:

STEP 1: Start Techno CNC Interface.

STEP 2: From the Main Menu click onthe Setup button.

NOTE: See the circled section inFigure 1.

STEP 3: Click on System in the Setupscreen’s menu list.

NOTE: The Setup/System screen willappear. See Figure 2.

STEP 4: Input the numbers printed onthe Scale Factor Stickerlocated on the front leg ofthe machine.

NOTE: See the circled section inFigure 2. Make sure to typethe numbers exactly howthey appear on the stickerincluding any negative values(i.e. -20320).

STEP 5: Click the OK button in theSetup/System screen to savethe changes made.




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APPENDIX A



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Note: On some items you can use either the grease or oil.

Y-Axis – THK Products

Grease: Lithium-based grease (JIS NO. 2) or Urea-based Grease (JIS No.2), such as AFB Grease (THK), Alvania Grease No. 2 (Shell), Daphne EponexGrease No. 2 (Idemitsu Kosan) or equivalent.

Oil: Sliding surface oil or turbine oil (ISOVG32-68), such as Super Multi 32 to68 (Idemitsu Kosan), Vactra No. 2S (Mobile), DT Oil (Mobile), Tonner Oil(Showa Shell or equivalent.

X and Z-Axes – ISEL Products

Grease: Alvania-1, -2, -3 (Shell) for light, med. and heavy-duty apps, respectively.

Oil: Renolin CLP 100 (Part No. 299020).

TABLE 1

ISEL

BALLSCREW RAIL CARRIAGE

GREASE

OIL

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TABLE 2

THK

BALLSCREW RAIL CARRIAGE

GREASE

OIL

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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIESTECHNO LUBE KIT PART NO.: H90Z00LUBEKIT3 PRICE: $75.00TECHNO GREASE GUN PART NO.: HL5600M931170 PRICE: $30.00

APPENDIX CTECHNO LUBRICATION SPECS FOR LC & RG SERIES MACHINES

Note: On some items you can use either the grease or oil.



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APPENDIX C (CONT)LC / RG SERIES LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE

For regular work loads, machine maintenance isrequired at least once a month. The machine shouldalso be lubricated once it is received.

Warning: Before inserting any object into the Machine,press the E-stop button.

Notes: Do not use WD-40 or silicon spray on themachine. It may damage the drive componentsof the machine.

Use the Grease and Oil Recommendationslisted on the previous page, paying closeattention to what grease and/or oil mustbe used! The grease/oil for the y-axis isdifferent from the x and z-axes.

LONG AXIS (Y)THK Ball Screw:

1. Clean the ball screw with a dry rag removing oldgrease and debris that may have collected.

2. Apply grease (see TABLE 1) on the ball screw andrun the machine back and forth several times tospread the grease out.

By applying the grease and running the axis backand forth, small particles that may have collected inthe ball nut may be flushed out. It is recommendedto repeat Steps 1 and 2 again.

THK Carriages and Rails:THK specifications indicate that a small amount ofgrease needs to be applied to the rails after 4 monthsof use. The picture indicates the location of a greasefitting. Note there are 4 bearing carriages total. (2 onthe left and 2 right sides of the machine).

GANTRY (X AND Z AXES)Ball Screw and Rails:

1. Remove black end caps at the top and bottom ofZ Axis and both ends of (X Axis) Gantry. (Thereare 4 spots per axis.)

Gantry Z Axis

2. Jog the axis to end of travel or until lube point isvisible. Using the a grease gun, insert a smallamount of grease (see TABLE 2). This lube pointgreases both the bearing and ball screwsimultaneously.

3. Run the machine back and forth 1/2 dozen times.

If you can not reach the lube points then you canapply grease and oil (see TABLE 2) through the nylonwipes.

1B. Apply oil to an acid brush. Spread apart therubber guards and brush oil onto the rails.When applying oil to the rail behind the ballscrew, it may be necessary to bend the acidbrush to reach the rails.

2B. Apply grease to a second acid brush or yourfinger and apply grease to the ball screw.

Documents

INSTALLATION & SETUP TABLE OF CONTENTSsupport.technocnc.com/pdf/0316_RG Series Setup Guide.pdfthe P2 Connector on the Riser Card (the opposite side to the colored end of the ribbon,