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6 Before Starting to Cut

Loading the Material

If the material is not secured correctly, it may not be cut as intended.
Some examples of material loading are shown below. Refer to these to use the appropriate method for the material at hand to
secure it in place.

* Be sure that the tool carriage is at the VIEW position ( inner right-hand side ) before loading material.

Adhesive sheet for
securing material

Double-sided
tape

Bottom of the
material

Using the included adhesive sheet...

Using commercially available
double-sided tape...

Material

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Summary of Contents for EGX-30

Page 1: ...l and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprint or error please inform us Roland DG Corp assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this ...

Page 2: ...ations CLASSE A AVIS Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada ROLAND DG CORPORATION 1 6 4 Shinmiyakoda Hamamatsu shi Shizuoka ken JAPAN 431 2103 MODEL NAME See the MODEL given on the rating plate RELEVANT DIRECTIVE EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 98 37 EC EC LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE 73 23 EEC EC ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY DIRECTIV...

Page 3: ...ettes collées sur l appareil 7 1 Great Features 8 2 Confirmation of Included Items 8 3 Part Names 9 4 Task Flow 10 5 Installation and Connections 11 Installation 11 Connections 11 Installing the Software 12 Interface Setup 15 Powerup 15 6 Before Starting to Cut 16 Loading the Material 16 Installing a Tool 17 Setting the Origin Point 20 About Tools and Materials 20 Test Cutting 21 Setting Cutting C...

Page 4: ...t left means the power cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet Do not disassemble repair or modify Doing so may lead to fire or abnormal operation resulting in injury Use only with the power cord included with this product Use with other than the included power cord may lead to fire or electrocution Ground the unit with the ground wire Failure to do so may result in risk of electrical shock in...

Page 5: ...to fire or electrocution Do not attempt to unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so may result in electrical shock Do not allow liquids metal objects or flammables inside the machine Such materials can cause fire Install on a stable surface Failure to do so may result in falling of the unit leading to injury Wash hands when finished Wash hands with water to remove any adhering cutting chips D...

Page 6: ...to prevent machine breakdown or malfunction and ensure correct use Indicates a handy tip or advice regarding use In addition to the and symbols the symbols shown below are also used Model name Rating label Use a rated power supply NOTICE Keep fingers away from the tool while the tool is rotating Do not inadvertently allow the hands hair or necktie near the rotating parts while in operation ...

Page 7: ...e à gauche signifie que le fil électrique doit être débranché de la prise Pour utiliser en toute sécurité Ne pas démonter réparer ou modifier Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait causer un incendie ou provoquer des opérations anormales entraînant des blessures Mettre l appareil à la masse avec une prise de terre Le non respect de cette consigne pourrait entraîner des décharges électriques en ...

Page 8: ...e débrancher le fil avec des mains mouillées Une négligence à ce niveau pourrait provoquer des décharges électriques Ne pas introduire de liquide d objet métallique ou inflammable dans l appareil Ce genre de matériel peut provoquer un incendie Se laver les mains après la coupe Se laver les mains à l eau pour en enlever toutes les rognures de coupe qui peuvent y adhérer Retirer la poussière de coup...

Page 9: ...dessins suivants indiquent l endroit et le contenu des messages Nom du modèle Étiquette des caractéristiques électriques Utiliser l alimentation appropriée Garder les doigts loin de l outil pendant qu il tourne Garder les mains cheveux et cravates éloignés des pièces tournantes pendant que l appareil fonctionne ...

Page 10: ...e following accessory items in addition to the EGX 30 Before using the EGX 30 check to make sure that all items are included Diamond scraper adapter 1 This scribes the surface of materials such as aluminum or brass An optional diamond scraper that has diamond chips embedded in its tip of the cutter is used to engrave the surface of the material by scraping This produces a lustrous engraved area an...

Page 11: ...ched to take up cuttings while engraving is in progress Removing the Safe transport Retainers Retainers are attached at the locations shown in the figure to ensure safety when transporting this product Use the hexagonal wrench included with the unit to remove the retainers before use Once removed the retainers should be stored in a safe place because they are needed again when repacking the produc...

Page 12: ...erform machining SET SURFACE TEST key Pressed briefly When the character cutter has been installed this moves the tool up or down Held down for one second or longer Performs test cutting PAUSE VIEW key Pressed briefly Pauses operation Held down for two seconds or longer Moves the tool carriage to the rear right the VIEW position and pauses operation The functions of these keys differ depending on ...

Page 13: ... the computer and the EGX 30 whenever any cables are connected or disconnected Securely connect the power cord computer I O cable and so on so that they will not be unplugged and cause failure during operation Cables are available separately One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected Serial RS 232C cable sold separately Screws Parallel cable sold separately ...

Page 14: ...s required to view PDF files 3 When setting up the software under Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4 0 log on as the member of a group Adminis trators or Power Users For more information about groups refer to the documentation for Windows If there are programs you don t want to install then clear their check boxes before you click Install System Requirements Dr Engrave Installing the Softwar...

Page 15: ... displayed The driver settings appear When you make the settings for the communication parameters of EGX 30 make the parameters match the values displayed here Click Close to finish installing the driver 6 If the following screen appears while installing the driver click the drop down arrow and choose the port for the cable connected to the computer When using an RS 232C serial cable COM1 or COM2 ...

Page 16: ...nges to a pointing hand Tip When there s a button on screen When there s a Help button on screen Clicking Help lets you view help for the window or software Clicking in the upper right corner of the window makes the mouse pointer change to a question mark You can then move the pointer over any item you wish to learn more about then click on the item to display an explanation of it If you have trou...

Page 17: ...d when the power is switched on Press the PAUSE VIEW key to end the paused state Powerup EGX 30 automatically detects the type of interface parallel or serial from the first batch of data sent from the computer after the power is switched on When using a serial connection for the interface however the communication parameters on the computer should be set as follows The communication parameters fo...

Page 18: ...below Refer to these to use the appropriate method for the material at hand to secure it in place Be sure that the tool carriage is at the VIEW position inner right hand side before loading material Adhesive sheet for securing material Double sided tape Bottom of the material Using the included adhesive sheet Using commercially available double sided tape Material ...

Page 19: ...ool then loosen the screw for the engraving tool holder Provisionally tighten the character cutter in the engraving tool holder and install the engraving tool holder on the tool carriage Loosen the tool mounting screw and insert the depth regulator nose in the tool carriage Hexagonal screw driver Install the depth regulator nose as shown in the figure 1 Line up the protrusion with the groove on th...

Page 20: ...nt equal to the length of one side causes the tool to be extended by 0 125 mm 0 005 in One turn corresponds to 0 75 mm 0 03 in Spanner When engraving an acrylic panel the depth that can be engraved at one time is about 0 25 mm 0 01 in To engrave to engrave to a greater depth repeat the same engraving several times increasing the amount of blade extension with each pass until the desired engraving ...

Page 21: ...he blade of the diamond scraper until it protrudes about 1 mm 1 16 in from the tip of the adapter Loosen the tool mounting screw and insert the special adapter into the tool carriage Hexagonal screw driver Engraving tool holder 1 Turn in the direction of the arrow to tighten provisionally 2 Rotate in the direction of the arrow 1 mm 1 16 in Hexagonal screw driver Hexagonal screw driver Retighten th...

Page 22: ...es are for optional items Material thickness Up to 5 mm 3 16 in Engraving depth Varies according to the type of material To achieve deep engraving on a hard material repeatedly carry out engraving at the same location extending the tip of the cutter slightly with each pass The combinations of appropriate tools and materials for the different modes are shown below Please refer to this to make the c...

Page 23: ...rial or an extra scrap for test cutting 2 Check again to make sure that the correct material and tool for the selected mode have been loaded and installed 3 4 Required Area Hold down the SET SURFACE TEST key for one second or more Test cutting starts Use the SELECT key to choose the cutting mode 15 x 15 mm 5 8 in x 5 8 in The LED for the selected mode lights up Setting Cutting Conditions Spindle S...

Page 24: ...e sent after adjusting the cutting speed on the EGX 30 the software and driver values are changed Conversely you can also change the cutting speed by rotating the knobs on the EGX 30 after starting a cutting operation using the software and driver values Turn the SPEED knob on the control panel to change the cutting speed tool movement speed The tool lowering speed also changes accordingly Slower ...

Page 25: ...le sided tape peel the adhesive sheet off of the table and store it in a location free from dust Press the PAUSE VIEW key to move the tool carriage to a position where the tool and material can easily be removed 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Ending Cutting Operations Changes the rpm knob on the control panel Spindle Speed Cutting Speed Changes the SPEED knob on the control panel ESCAPE Holding down the PAUSE VIEW...

Page 26: ...ven when performed within the unit s warranty period How to Remove the Bearing How to Install the Bearing Bearing for Depth regulator nose 3 mm 1 8 in Screw on the bearing for the depth regulator nose until this space is approximately 3 mm 1 8 in When engraving is performed cuttings may get inside the bearing resulting in a strange noise Because this can also degrade the quality of engraving repla...

Page 27: ...When Commands Are Sent from the Computer Are the computer and the EGX 30 connected correctly Is the power switch set to ON Are the computer software settings correct Is the application software functioning correctly Is the cutter broken Make sure the cable to the computer is securely connected Make sure the power is turned on Check the state of the computer and software Refer to the documentation ...

Page 28: ... cutter ZEC A2150 φ 3 175 x 114 L x 1 52 W ZEC A2190 High speed steel φ 3 175 x 114 L x 1 91 W ZEC A2230 φ 3 175 x 114 L x 2 29 W ZEC A2320 φ 3 175 x 114 L x 3 175 W Diamond scraper ZDC A2000 Diamond φ 3 175 x 127 L Bearing for the depth regulator nose DRN 20 3 pieces Adhesive sheet for securing material AS 10 210 x 140 mm 8 1 4 x 5 1 2 in 10 sheets Instru Compati Instru Compati Instru Compati Ins...

Page 29: ...2C standard Automatic switching Buffer size 2 KB Instruction system CAMM GL II mode2 LED Operation indicators 2 PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT Mode indicators 2 ENGRAVER SCORE Control keys SET SURFACE TEST PAUSE VIEW ORIGIN POINT SET ORIGIN POINT SELECT Power consumption 0 6 A 117 V 0 4 A 220 to 230 V 0 4 A 230 to 240 V Acoustic noise level Operation mode 70 dB A or less Standby mode 40 ...

Page 30: ...ion method Asynchronous duplex data transmission Transmission speed 9600 Parity sheck None Data bits 8 bits Stop bits 1 bit Handshake Hardware Signal Terminal Signal Pin number number number connection NC 36 18 HIGH HIGH 35 17 GND NC 34 16 GND GND 33 15 NC HIGH 32 14 NC NC 31 13 HIGH GND 30 12 GND 29 11 BUSY 28 10 ACK 27 9 D7 26 8 D6 25 7 D5 GND 24 6 D4 23 5 D3 22 4 D2 21 3 D1 20 2 D0 19 1 STROBE ...

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Page 32: ... not provide use of the Software through time sharing service and or network system to any third party who is not individually licensed to use this Software You may use the Software by one person with using a single computer in which the Software is installed 4 Reproduction You may make one copy of the Software only for back up purpose The property of the copied Software belongs to Roland You may ...

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