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Contents ........................................................................................................4

To Ensure Safe Use .................................................................................5

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité ................................................................11

Important Notes on Handling and Use ........................................................17

Installing the Machine .................................................................................18

Step 1: Deciding on an Installation Site..................................................................................18
Step 2: Removing the Retainers ................................................................................................20

Machine Highlights ......................................................................................21

Features of This Machine .............................................................................................................21
Operating the Machine ................................................................................................................21
Documentation Included with the Machine ........................................................................21

Part Names and Functions ..........................................................................22

Front ....................................................................................................................................................22
Inside the Machine.........................................................................................................................22
Side ......................................................................................................................................................24

Performing an Emergency Stop on This Machine .......................................25

Emergency Stop ..............................................................................................................................25

Emergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover ..............26

Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Cover ...................................................26
Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover ........................................................................27

Preparing the Machine for Use ...................................................................28

Step 1: Checking the Included Items ......................................................................................28
Step 2: Installing the Roland DG Software Package ..........................................................29
Step 3: Connecting the Cable ....................................................................................................32
Step 4:

Switching On the Machine's Power Switch (Setting the Panel Display Language) .....33

Machine Specifications

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Power Rating and Serial Number Location ...........................................................................40
Expansion Port Specifications ....................................................................................................40
Dimensional Drawings .................................................................................................................44

Specifications

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System Requirements for USB Connection ...........................................................................46

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Page 1: ... this product are subject to change without notice This product and this document have been prepared and tested as much as possible If you find any misprints or errors please inform us Roland DG Corporation assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage that may occur through use of this product regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product Roland DG Corpora...

Page 2: ...Radio interference may occur if this product is used in a residential environment In such cases users of this product may need to implement appropriate measures This product is a Group 1 device Radio frequency energies in the form of electromagnetic radiation induction and or electrostatic bonding are not used nor deliberately emitted when processing material or during examination analysis ...

Page 3: ...unded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equip ment grounding...

Page 4: ...ll times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow in structions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing when changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position be fore plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner ...

Page 5: ...gli appositi contenitori per la raccolta differenziata non buttare nel cestino dei rifiuti casalinghi Este producto debe devolverse al centro de reciclaje más cercano a su domicilio para su correcta eliminación No lo tire a la basura Deite fora separadamente este produto no seu centro de reciclagem local Não o deite fora no seu caixote do lixo Lever dit product in bij een lokaal afvalverzamelpunt ...

Page 6: ...mergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover 26 Emergency Stop Due to Opening or Closing the Cover 26 Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover 27 Preparing the Machine for Use 28 Step 1 Checking the Included Items 28 Step 2 Installing the Roland DG Software Package 29 Step 3 Connecting the Cable 32 Step 4 Switching On the Machine s Power Switch Setting the Panel Display Language 33 ...

Page 7: ...o the home and all its furnishings as well as to domestic animals or pets About the Symbols The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the symbol The symbol on the left means danger of electrical shock The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out are forbidden The specific me...

Page 8: ...g may lead to an accident Never operate the machine while tired or after ingesting alcohol or any medication Operation requires unimpaired judgment Operating the machine with impaired judg ment may result in an accident WARNING Conduct operations in a clean brightly lit location Working in a location that is dark or cluttered may lead to an accident such as becoming caught in the machine as the re...

Page 9: ... occur Handle the power cord plug and power outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock Danger of electrical short electrical shock or fire WARNING When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage fre quency and current Use of multiple electrical lo...

Page 10: ... excessive force Never pull with ex cessive force Never bundle bind or roll up Never allow to get wet Never make hot Dust may cause fire This is a heavy machine CAUTION Unloading and placement are operations that must be performed by 4 people or more Tasks that require undue effort when per formed by a small number of people may result in physical injury Dropping the ma chine may result in injury ...

Page 11: ...gles and a mask Wash away any cutting waste remaining on the hands Accidentally swallowing or inhaling cutting waste may be hazardous to your health WARNING Exercise caution to avoid being pinched or becoming entangled in the machine Inadvertent contact with certain areas may cause your hand or fingers to be pinched or become entangled in the machine Use care when performing operations CAUTION Nev...

Page 12: ...ltage electric shock Caution High Tempera ture Do not touch the spindle unit or the surrounding areas immediately after cutting has ended Doing so may result in burns Caution Sharp Tool The cutting tool has a sharp point Inadvertent contact may cause injury Caution Pinching Hazard Exercise caution to pre vent fingers from being pinched when closing covers Never use a pneumatic blower This machine ...

Page 13: ...t indésirable sur la maison tous les meubles et même les animaux domestiques À propos des symboles Le symbole attire l attention de l utilisateur sur les instructions importantes ou les avertissements Le sens précis du symbole est déterminé par le dessin à l intérieur du symbole Le symbole à gauche signifie danger d électrocution Le symbole avertit l utilisateur de ce qu il ne doit jamais faire ce...

Page 14: ...rrectes peuvent causer un accident Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil après avoir consommé de l alcool ou des médicaments ou dans un état de fatigue L utilisation de l appareil exige un jugement sans faille L utilisation avec les facultés affaiblies peut entraîner un accident ATTENTION Utiliser l appareil dans un endroit propre et bien éclairé Travailler dans un endroit sombre ou encom bré peu...

Page 15: ... objet inflammable à proximité de l appareil Ne jamais utilis er de produit inflammable en aérosol à proximité de l appareil Ne jamais utiliser l appareil dans un endroit où des gaz peuvent s accumuler Une combustion ou une explosion peuvent se produire Risque de court circuit d électrocution ou d incendie ATTENTION Manipuler le câble d alimentation la fiche et la prise électrique correctement et ...

Page 16: ...oc électrique Remarques importantes à propos du câble d alimentation de la fiche et de la prise électrique Ne jamais déposer aucun objet dessus au risque de les endommager Ne jamais plier ni tordre avec une force excessive Ne jamais tirer avec une force excessive Ne jamais plier ni enrouler Ne jamais laisser mouiller Ne jamais chauffer La poussière peut provoquer un incendie Cet appareil est lourd...

Page 17: ...Ne jamais faire fonctionner l appareil si l on porte une cravate un collier des vêtements amples ou des gants Bien attacher les cheveux longs Ces objets peuvent se retrouver coincés dans l appareil ce qui pourrait causer des blessures Certains éléments peuvent présenter un risque de pincement d emmêlement de brûlure ou d autres dangers ATTENTION Fixer solidement l outil de coupe et la pièce à trav...

Page 18: ...ce Température élevée Ne pas toucher l outil de coupe ou les parties avoisinantes immédi atement après la coupe Le non respect de cette consigne peut provoquer des brûlures Prudence Outil acéré L outil de coupe possède une pointe acérée Un contact accidentel peut provoquer des blessures Prudence Risque de pin cement Faire preuve de prudence pour éviter l écrasement des doigts lors de la ferme ture...

Page 19: ... a suitable location Install this machine in a location that meets the specified conditions for temperature humidity and the like Install this machine in a quiet stable location offering good operating conditions Never install this machine outside Never use this machine in an environment where silicone substances oil grease sprays etc are present Doing so may cause poor switch contact This machine...

Page 20: ...machine The total weight of the machine may reach 140 kg 309 lb or more Installation in an unsuitable location may cause a major accident including tip over fall or collapse WARNING Never install the machine in a location exposed to open flame Cutting waste may ignite Powdered material is extremely flammable and even metal material may catch fire WARNING Never place any flammable object nearby Nev...

Page 21: ...tall the machine in an environment where silicone substances oil grease sprays etc are present Doing so may cause poor switch contact Installation Space Ensure that at least the following amount of space is available Space for opening the dust box cover Space to enable easy access of the power plug by hand P 44 External Dimensions About Height The installation location should be above the work flo...

Page 22: ...t in pinched hands or other injury Important Remove all the retainers Any that remain may cause faulty operation or a breakdown when the power is switched on The retainers will be required when moving the machine to a different location Secure them to this machine for storage so that they do not get misplaced Procedure A Remove the retainers in the locations shown in the following figure using a h...

Page 23: ...ctly VPanel is a dedicated ap plication that can be used to operate this machine from a computer screen For information on how to operate the built in panel and VPanel see the MDX 50 User s Manual electronic format manual P 29 Step 2 Installing the Roland DG Software Package P 32 Viewing User s Manuals Documentation Included with the Machine This machine s documentation is organized as shown below...

Page 24: ...or your safety P 26 Emergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover Dust box cover The dust box is contained within this cover If you open this cover cutting automatically stops for your safety P 26 Emergency Stop or Pause Due to Opening or Closing the Cover Spindle head P 23 Spindle head Status light The color of the lights changes depending on the status of the machine User s manual ...

Page 25: ...e spindle head ATC magazine Spindle cover Spindle unit Collet Tool sensor Stocker Stocker number Magazine cover Protective cap Z0 sensor rotary axis con nector This is for connecting a Z0 sensor or rotary axis unit option To prevent cutting waste from en tering into the connector attach the protective cap when the connector is not in use ...

Page 26: ...nnection position Alarm Lamp Connector Use this to connect an alarm lamp to the machine With the factory default setting a cover is in place over the connection position P 43 Alarm Lamp Connector Expansion port 1 Expansion port 2 This is a connector for external equipment P 40 Expansion Port Specifi cations Cable clamp USB connector This is for connecting a USB cable Power switch Power cord connec...

Page 27: ...s Machine Emergency Stop When you press the emergency stop button operation stops immediately Canceling an Emergency Stop Procedure A Switch off the power switch B Turn the button in the direction of the arrows C Switch on the power switch ...

Page 28: ...The selection screen may not be displayed In that situation press ENTER Important When an emergency stop occurs due to the cover being opened during cutting selecting to continue cutting will have an adverse effect on the cutting results If you want to open the cover during cutting If you want to open the cover during cutting press PAUSE CANCEL to pause the cutting wait for the operations to stop ...

Page 29: ...the machine to pause its operations and display a message When you clear the message using the following procedure the machine will return to the previous screen Canceling a Pause Procedure A A message is displayed on the built in panel B Close the cover and then press ENTER The machine returns to the state that it was in prior to the cover being opened If the machine was performing automatic corr...

Page 30: ... screwdriver 1 Wrenches 2 T shaped hexagonal screwdriver 1 Hexagonal wrench 1 Detection pin 1 Tool positioner 1 Mounting screws 16 Ferrite Core 1 Cloth for care 1 MDX 50 Setup Guide 1 this document Roland DG Software Package CD 1 Tool holder 6 6 mm or 0 25 in Tool holder 2 3 mm 4mm 1each or 0 125 in 2 For attachable tool refer to the P 46 Specifications Preparing the Machine for Use ...

Page 31: ...c and surface leveling to flatten the surface of the workpiece MDX 50 Manuals electronic format manuals MDX 50 User s Manual This manual explains how to operate the software howtoperformcuttingusingthismachine andhow to perform maintenance NC Code Refer ence Manual This manual explains information such as how to program NC codes System Requirements for Installation Operating system OS Windows 10 8...

Page 32: ...stallation confirm that the machine and the computer are not connected with the USB cable B Log on to Windows as the computer s administrator or as an Administrators account C Insert the Roland DG Software Package CD into the CD ROM drive of the computer When the automatic playback window appears click Run menu exe If a User Account Control window appears click Allow or Yes and then continue with ...

Page 33: ... device name and USB for the port and then click Start The driver installation begins Follow the on screen explanations to proceed with the installation MEMO When the driver installation is complete the software installation begins Follow the on screen explanations to proceed with the installation G When the installation is complete remove the Roland DG Software Package CD from the computer ...

Page 34: ...so may result in fire or electrical shock WARNING Handle the power cord plug and power outlet correctly and with care Never use any article that is damaged Using a damaged article may result in fire or electrical shock WARNING When using an extension cord or power strip use one that adequately satisfies the machine s ratings for voltage frequency and current Use of multiple electrical loads on a s...

Page 35: ...of the machine will not create any hazard or danger Procedure A Close the front cover and the dust box cover B Switch on the power switch C When the following screen appears press MENU on the built in panel Please hit ENTER key is displayed on the screen D Use the hand wheel to select the display language and then press ENTER Hand wheel E When Please hit ENTER key is displayed on the screen press ...

Page 36: ...ng a USB Cable Important For the USB cable use the included cable Do not use a USB hub Connection may not be possible Procedure A Connect the machine to the computer using the USB cable The driver will be installed automatically B Secure the USB cable with a cable clamp Cable clamp ...

Page 37: ...tly It is useful to set VPanel as resident software VPanel is a piece of resident software that is constantly working to manage the cutting machine and send e mails It is useful to configureVPanel so that it starts automatically when the computer starts Clicking the Close button in the upper right of the top window will minimize the window to the task tray The window will disappear from the screen...

Page 38: ...re A Click in the VPanel top window the Maintenance tab and then click Spindle The VPanel Spindle maintenance dialog box appears B Click Start next to Run in C When the window shown in the following figure appears click OK Run in will begin It takes approximately 40 minutes D When the window shown in the following figure appears click OK ...

Page 39: ...Cloth for care 1 Install the detection pin A Use the included cloth for care to wipe clean the detection pin and the protrusions on the left and right of the ATC magazine If any dirt is present in these locations it may not be possible to perform the correction properly B Load the detection pin in the ATC magazine s number 6 position C Close the front cover D Press ENTER OK Not OK Part to wipe cle...

Page 40: ...anel Automatic correction dialog box appears B Select the Magazine check box and then click Start Correction You can use the Rotary axis unit check box when you are using the optional rotary axis unit Automatic correction starts C When the window shown in the following figure appears click OK D Once automatic correction is complete remove the detection pin ...

Page 41: ...ting VPanel Procedure A Right click in the task tray and then click Exit MEMO Even if you click the Close button x to close the top window you will not exit VPanel Step 10 Switching Off the Machine s Power Procedure A Switch off the power switch ...

Page 42: ...ion port 1 PIN number Signal Overview function 1 24V Set the output up to 100 mA 2 SPINDLE_ON This signal activates during spindle rotation 3 N C 2 Machine Specifications Serial number The serial number is required for maintenance servicing and support Never peel off the label Power rating Use a power supply that meets the requirements for voltage frequency and amperage given here 24 V GND Note Do...

Page 43: ... this to the power supply GND 9 ERROR OUT This signal activates when a fatal error occurs 10 PAUSE OUT This signal activates when cutting is paused 11 N C 12 Reserve 5V This is a spare 5 V power supply input for communi cation 13 24V_EXT Connect this to the 24V power supply Prepare a power supply that can supply 100 mA or more 14 N C 15 N C 16 GND Connect this to the power supply GND 17 N C 18 EMG...

Page 44: ... 42 Output specifications Input specifications Input terminal 3 3 K 24 V Power supply voltage 24 V 10 Input current 10 mA or less GND GND EXT Output terminal OUT Output Open collector Output capacity 10 mA max Femaleterminal ...

Page 45: ...when a fatal error occurs 3 BUSY This signal activates when the machine is operating 4 right READY This signal activates when preparations are complete Connector layout 2 3 4 Output specifications Use 1 24V as the power supply and then connect the lamp to 2 3 and 4 2 3 4 GND 24 V Power supply 24 V 150 mA Output Open collector Output capacity 50 mA max ...

Page 46: ...onal Drawings Unit mm inch External Dimensions A space of 700 mm 27 56 inch in front of the product is required when pulling out the dust box cover 660 25 98 620 24 41 760 29 92 732 28 82 50 1 97 1108 43 62 580 22 83 900 35 43 125 4 92 ...

Page 47: ...8 ø9 ø0 35 countersunk surface ø4 2 ø0 17 19 0 75 216 8 50 254 10 305 12 01 23 5 0 93 86 3 39 86 3 39 86 3 39 400 15 75 X axis travel Y axis travel 73 2 87 4 2 7 0 17 0 28 slot 43 1 69 ø7 ø0 28 43 1 69 135 5 31 176 6 93 41 1 61 130 5 12 10 0 39 Z axis travel ...

Page 48: ...o 3 54 in Tools with shank diameters of 0 125 in can be used by installing them in the included tool holder Interface USB Control command sets RML 1 NC code Power requirements AC 100 to 240 V 10 50 60 Hz overvoltage category II IEC 60664 1 1 2 A Power consumption Approx 95 W Operating noise During operation 60 dB A or less when not cutting During standby 45 dB A or less External dimensions Width d...

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