Rottler P69AHD, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 5 Operating Instructions P69AHD Manual
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Spindle Warm Up/Break In
It is imperative that the spindle motor is warmed up before any cutting is done to prevent permanent
damage to the internal components. There are two cycles that can be run to accomplish this. The first
and most common cycle is the “Quick Warm Up” cycle. This cycle takes approximately 30 minutes to
complete. The Quick Warm Up should be done any time the machine has sat in without the spindle
running for 8 hours or more. The second cycle is the “Long Break In” cycle. This should be used any
time the machine has been transported, the spindle has been left at a high angle overnight, or the spindle
has not been operated in 7 days or more. This cycle takes approximately 2.5 hours. Both processes
should be completed with the B axis at 0 degrees. There is no need to supervise the machine while it is
operating in either of these modes.
Do not perform the Warm Up/Break In procedure with any tooling attached to the spindle.
MACHINE STARTUP
• Start by double clicking the direct surface icon found on your desktop.
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Before operating the machine the operator needs to verify that the machine has the specified air
supply pressure needed to run the machine.
• Open the rear air controls enclosure to view regulator pressure.
• Manifold gauges should read; 100psi, 35psi, 12psi.
• Note the middle gauge is the one that regulates the pressure for the B axis. This setting is critical.
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Not having the specific air pressure to the machine will cause the B axis to fall when tilted at an
angle and motor loses power, the support cylinder will not have the air to prevent from the motor from
falling. If there is too much air in the system it will cause the head to rise up when the head is tilted
and the motor loses power.
• If pressure is not to spec, follow the B-Axis air pressure adjustment procedure located in the
maintenance section of this manual.
Home Machine
Once you are viewing the control click the HOME button. The machine will then proceed to home itself.
You should then see a message that says “Homing Complete” like seen below. It may take a few seconds
for the message to appear. Then click ‘OK’. (Make sure that the e- stop has been pulled out before
homing machine).