Desktop Quick Start Guide • October 6, 2017
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Software and Computer Configuration
Refer to the Uninstalling and Reinstalling ShopBot and VCarve Software document for software instal-
lation and software and computer configuration.
Plug in Pendant and Connect Power
Plug the pendant into the connector on the tool located in the
rear (on Desktop tools) or right side (Desktop MAX tools).
The pendant has three functions:
1) A keyed interlock switch to cut power to the router or spindle.
The machine can still be moved with the interlock turned off, but
the cutting head will not be able to spin.
2) A start/stop button. For non-emergencies, simply hit the
space bar on the computer keyboard or the start/stop button
on the pendant. This will pause the tool while maintaining XYZ
coordinates, allowing the cut file to resume without starting over.
3) An emergency stop switch. Pressing the emergency stop is
the same as turning off the main power switch. The tool will immediately stop moving and the cutter
will turn off. Machine position WILL be lost during an emergency stop. To release the emergency stop
on the pendant, turn the red button clockwise until it releases and pops up.
The presence of an emergency stop switch does not alter the need for good safety procedures
while operating the ShopBot tool.
Also note that if the pendant is not plugged into
the machine, the machine will not power on. If the
pendant comes unplugged, the emergency stop
will automatically trigger and the machine will
shut down.
Install power cord into back of the Desktop.
Machine ON/OFF Switch
Pendant Connection
Power Cord
SPINDLE
INTERLOCK
OFF ON
STOP
BUTTON
EMERGENCY STOP
BUTTON
