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This manual has been drawn up by SILCA S.p.A.

(photocopying, microfilm or other) without the written permission of SILCA S.p.A.

Published in: September 2002

Printed in Vittorio Veneto

by SILCA S.p.A.

via Podgora, 20 (Z.I.)

31029 VITTORIO VENETO (TV) - Italy

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Page 1: ... Operating manual D430498XA vers 4 0 ...

Page 2: ...hts reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or any means photocopying microfilm or other without the written permission of SILCA S p A Published in September 2002 Printed in Vittorio Veneto by SILCA S p A via Podgora 20 Z I 31029 VITTORIO VENETO TV Italy ...

Page 3: ...nition of model parameters 16 6 1 2 String definition F7 text entry 16 6 1 2 a Attributes definition F7 17 6 1 2 b Entering fixed strings F3 18 6 1 2 c Entering the automatic counters F4 18 6 1 2 d Entering symbols F2 18 6 1 2 e Fixed lines CTRL F2 18 6 1 3 Tracking F8 18 6 1 4 Save model 19 6 1 5 Marking F10 20 6 1 5 a Marking by counters 20 6 1 6 Glass slide customization F2 21 6 1 7 Clamp confi...

Page 4: ...S 33 9 MAINTENANCE 35 9 1 Trouble shooting 35 9 2 Replacing the tracking unit 36 9 3 Replacing the marking punch 36 9 4 Removing the upper cover 37 9 5 Replacing the belts and adjusting tension 38 9 6 Replacing the display 40 9 7 Checking and replacing fuses 40 9 8 Replacing the control circuit board 42 9 9 Replacing and positioning the sensors 42 10 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 44 11 WASTE DISPOSAL 49 12 ...

Page 5: ...ontest of the manual are divided into sections relating to Machine description Chapter 1 Transport and installation Chapters 2 3 Regulation and use Chapters 4 5 6 Tests and maintenance Chapters 7 8 9 TECHNICAL TERMS Common technical terms are used in this manual To assist those with little experience of marking keys below is an illustration of the terms used for the different parts of keys Fig 1 1...

Page 6: ...nstructions given in this manual are not covered by the guarantee and the manufacturer declines all responsibility in such cases It is therefore indispensable to read the operating manual carefully in order to make the best use of the marker and benefit from its potential FURTHER RISKS There are no further risks arising from the use of the MARKER 2000 PROTECTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE OPER...

Page 7: ... and elegance to operating speed and ease of use The most complete marking program is obtained by connecting MARKER 2000 to a personal computer loaded with the MARKER 2000 PROGRAM Fig 3 The standard C1 clamp installed on the machine is used for the cutting of flat keys Fig 4 MARKER 2000 STAND ALONE MARKER 2000 connected to P C C1 ABCDEFGHILMNOP ABCDEFGHILMNOP ABCDEFGHILMNOP ABCDEFGHIL ABCDEFGHIL A...

Page 8: ...rapid and precise identification of the marking zone most suitable for the operator and tracks its position The tracking disk installed on the machine includes eight different marking zone Marking Possible on all models comprised in the range of flat keys including the creation of a customized file to memorize texts marking zones article numbers etc Keys for centralized locking systems can be mark...

Page 9: ...king depth regulation ring D tracking device D1 tracking disk E clamp slide F slide locking knob G key locking jaw G1 jaw locking knob H head unit I master switch L feeder outlet M keyboard outlet N serial port PC O clamp sensor P glass slide diffusor P1 glass slide rotation knob B D P1 H C A D1 G1 G O E P F N I L M ...

Page 10: ... pin serial port RS232 25 pin feeder outlet mini din 6 pole keyboard socket Dimensions width 220 mm depth 320 mm height 450 mm Mass Kg 20 Noise in use Lp A 85 3 dB A 1 4 Accessories provided MARKER 2000 comes with a set of accessories for its operation and maintenance tools hex wrenches fuses etc housed in the special tool holder and comprising code D112170FA GLASS SLIDE DIFFUSOR 1 pc FUSE 2 pcs c...

Page 11: ... packing for MARKER 2000 is designed to ensure safe transportation and protect the machine and all its parts The packing comprises two panels a lower and b upper and two shells c in expanded material which enclose the machine fig 7 A strong cardboard box the dimensions of which are shown in fig 8 and a nylon wrapper protect the machine even when it is stored for long periods Fig 7 Fig 8 c b a c 43...

Page 12: ... 3 it is advisable to open the box without damaging it so that it may be used again removals dispatch to manufacturers for repairs or servicing 4 check the contents of the box which should comprise 1 MARKER 2000 marking machine packed in its protective shell 1 set of documents including operating manual spare parts list and guarantee 1 power cable 1 tool kit 5 remove the machine from the protectiv...

Page 13: ...tive humidity approx 60 3 3 Positioning Place the machine on an horizontal surface solid enough to take the weight 20 Kg To facilitate operation the height of workbench should be approx 100 120 cm It is important to leave sufficient space especially behind the machine 20 30 cm to ensure proper ventilation Remember to provide space for the keyboard fig 9 WARNING ensure that the machine voltage is t...

Page 14: ...tions the clamp has two basic positions Fig 12 MARKING position The clamp is pushed all the way in towards the machine fig 12 A Before marking takes place an electronic control on the machine prevents commencement of the cycle if the clamp is not properly positioned TRACKING position The clamp is pulled towards the operator fig 12 B until it engages with the shutter Activation of the laser beam to...

Page 15: ...eft hand F3 stop according to the shape of the profile keys with cuts on both sides must be positioned in the centre and secured with the clamp inside the groove fig 14 3 move the clamp G into the ideal position for securing the key inside the groove and tighten the knob G1 the clamp G can be moved a maximum of 10 mm along the X axis 4 loosen the locking knob F move the clamp slide E so that the k...

Page 16: ... shiny surface of the key will prevent good visibility of the projected area fig 17 position 1 When the tracking operation has been carried out the glass slide P must be returned to position 2 For the operator s safety activation of the laser beam is electronically controlled and check is made to ensure that the clamp is not in the marking position If the tracking disk D1 is missing a safety micro...

Page 17: ...e ideal for marking key thickness of between 2 and 3 mm fig 18 For special thickness and to alter the depression depth to the operator s requirements use the regulating ring C bearing in mind that turning the ring to the right lowers the point turning the ring to the left raises the point WARNING do not move the ring C beyond the black lines relating to thickness 1 5mm and 3 5mm Fig 18 4 5 Marking...

Page 18: ...e back of the machine fig 2 page 2 Confirm the number with ENTER and exit from the Set up menu with ESC the data are memorized F1 help Key F1 gives access to the guide UP DOWN use the arrow keys on the keyboard to change the parameters available for each field and confirm with Enter ENTER TAB confirm the selected number F8 for regulation when sensors are replaced for tracking adjustment ch 7 SETTI...

Page 19: ...owing information is associated with the text position of the text on the object to be marked key cylinder etc tracking of the area to be marked with co ordinates type of clamp F1 help Press key F1 for access to the guide WARNING all the functions F2 F3 F4 described in the Help section are enabled exclusively in this menu F2 Marking F3 Data from PC F4 Diagnostics F5 Set Up F2 Local marking F2 List...

Page 20: ...lt ch 6 1 2 a to personalize the text format The text to be marked can be formed by 4 strings of 30 characters each and can contain small or capital letters The text to enter for each string may be entered by hand through the keyboard or fixed strings automatic counters or special symbols can be entered for further details see the following paragraphs After entering the first line S1 go on to the ...

Page 21: ...ress F7 to proceed example SILCA SpA The display shows the parameters which can be altered Press the ENTER key to select the parameter to be altered and use the arrow keys to scroll the options Hgt height min 1 0 mm max 6 5 mm Rat scale min 0 2 max 2 All alignment centred right left Bold x bold normal Font there are 5 alternatives 6x8 8x8 8x14 8x16 12x14 ch 4 5 Press ESC to exit from the menu WARN...

Page 22: ...area distant from the object to be marked Use the arrow keys to establish the position of the marking zone As can be seen on the last line of the display certain symbols appear next to the glass slide number glass slide 3 The symbols available which may appear are show the direction to take when placing the glass slide in the available working area Move with the and keys this symbol indicates that...

Page 23: ...t is saved Y Yes give a name to the model which will be included in the list of models ch 6 3 page 24 If the text is not saved N no the data entered will be eliminated Press F10 to confirm If the operator saves the text created the name will appear in the list of models Save the modifications Y N Esc Zone 1 1 Clamp C1 Slide 3 S 1 O 0 Dire Hor AutoF x Pcs 1 of 1 L o ca l Ma r kin g F2 L ist o f mo ...

Page 24: ... 10 When marking has been carried out the field re appears If the previously set number of pieces to be marked is 1 the marking operation can be repeated on another key by pressing key F10 If more than one piece has been set the program automatically checks the progress of the number of pieces 6 1 5 a Marking by counters If counters have been included in the model to be marked see ch 6 4 2 the fol...

Page 25: ...metre When creating a glass slide the user must observe the minimum and maximum dimensions which are Height min 10 max 3500 hundredths of a mm Width min 10 max 5000 hundredths of a mm Note when a new glass slide has been set up on leaving the function it is recognized by the machine as the current glass slide 6 1 7 Clamp configuration F3 Function enabled only with the optional clamp A5 6 1 8 Count...

Page 26: ... of tracking areas have been included use the keys PgUp and PgDown to go from one area to the other See ch 6 1 3 Tracking F8 to track the new area entered 6 1 10 Deletion of a tracking area F6 Select the area to be deleted and press key F6 A new message will appear on the display press Yes or No WARNING all texts and their parameters associated with this zone will be deleted SILCA SILCA S p A SILC...

Page 27: ... press key F10 to confirm and the ESC key to quit The program asks whether the string created should be saved if the string is saved Y Yes the Fixed string list is automatically updated 6 2 1 Deletion of fixed strings F5 Use the arrow keys to position the cursor on the string to be deleted Press F5 the string is deleted Confirm with F10 When Y Yes is pressed deletion is definite and the string is ...

Page 28: ...el with another name F5 to delete the selected model ESC to exit from the menu 6 3 1 Altering the model F10 Use the arrow keys to select the model to be altered Press F10 Parameters and text for the selected model can then be altered Note for alteration of parameters and entry of text see ch 6 1 New Model F3 page 15 6 3 2 Copy model F2 Option with which to copy an existing model with another name ...

Page 29: ...model to be eliminated and press key F5 The model will cease to appear in the list When Y Yes is pressed deletion is permanent and the model will no longer appear in the list the next time it is accessed When N No is pressed deletion is not carried out and the model continues to appear in the list Local marking 0 Temporary 1 AAAAAAA 2 BBBBBB F5 Confi m deletion of model shown Y N Y N ...

Page 30: ...e arrow keys to select the type of counter required and press F10 to confirm 01 Alphanumeric Progressive This function makes it possible to generate a progressively numbered series to be marked E g A001 A002 A003 up to code A100 Go to the New model function to the position On the first line enter the first number of the series to be marked and confirm with ENTER On the second line enter the last n...

Page 31: ...l symbols available a descriptive text the relative symbol by way of example Press key F10 to confirm the symbol selected In the place of the symbol itself an abbreviated description of it appears in brackets Special symbols can be used also one after the other see example on the right Fig 24 A001 1 A001 2 A001 3 A002 1 A002 2 A002 3 A100 1 A100 2 A100 3 Example with 3 pcs to be marked F2 S1 A2 S2...

Page 32: ...on of a marking area even with one or more blank lines use CTRL F2 to enter the character into the last blank line to be considered 2 lines 1 empty S1 SILCA S p A S2 VIA PODGORA S3 S4 SILCA S p A VIA PODGORA 2 lines S1 SILCA S p A S2 S3 VIA PODGORA S4 2 lines 2 empty SILCA S p A VIA PODGORA 2 lines 2 empty S1 SILCA S p A S2 VIA PODGORA S3 S4 S1 SILCA S p A S2 VIA PODGORA S3 S4 SILCA S p A VIA PODG...

Page 33: ... 7 39 71 G 103 g 135 167 199 Ç 231 ç 8 40 72 H 104 h 136 168 200 È 232 è 9 41 73 I 105 i 137 169 201 É 233 é 10 42 74 J 106 j 138 170 202 Ê 234 ê 11 43 75 K 107 k 139 171 203 Ë 235 ë 12 44 76 L 108 l 140 172 204 Ì 236 ì 13 45 77 M 109 m 141 173 205 Í 237 í 14 46 78 N 110 n 142 174 206 Î 238 î 15 47 79 O 111 o 143 175 207 Ï 239 ï 16 48 80 P 112 p 144 176 208 240 17 49 1 81 Q 113 q 145 177 209 Ñ 241...

Page 34: ... chapter 6 are used to alter or mark them 6 5 1 Connecting MARKER 2000 to a Personal Computer fig 25 shows how to connect the MARKER 2000 to a Personal Computer For information on the transmission of data from a PC to the marking machine which can receive approximately 500 models see the software manual MARKER 2000 PROGRAM 6 5 2 Transfer of data from Marker 2000 to Personal Computer Note for users...

Page 35: ...ve the upper cover ch 9 4 without dis connecting the connecting wire to the dis play X axis sensor 2 loosen the screws X2 securing the plate X1 fig 28 3 move the plate manually over the X axis plate up to the exact point at which OFF passes to ON Y axis sensor 4 loosen the screws Y2 securing the plate Y1 fig 28 5 move the plate manually over the Y axis plate up to the exact point at which OFF pass...

Page 36: ... gauging No 8 therefore press key F10 eight times to complete the procedure When the new disk containing the new marking areas is available we recommend repeating the gauging operations for all the glass slides from No 1 to 16 When the glass slides have been gauged the position of each one is stored in the machine memory In this way when the gauging operations are repeated the co ordinates of each...

Page 37: ...n all the limit switch sensors are disactivated Test 101 Sensors When the head is taken manually all the way to the limit switch on the Y axis inwards on the machine the display goes from ICY OFF a ICY ON When the head is taken to the limit switch on the X axis to the left the display goes from ICX OFF a ICX ON Test 102 Clamp microswitch Four boxes corresponding to the four clamp detection microsw...

Page 38: ...erly positioned over the marking zone Test 105 Temperature This test gives an approximate indication of the temperature at the power point on the electronic control circuit board Normal temperature varies from 20 C to 50 C If the reading goes beyond the safety limit for correct operation of the circuit board an alarm message is issued ch 9 1 Trouble shooting Test 106 Digital outlets Test foreseen ...

Page 39: ...ing to the idle position a check fuse F1 on control circuit board when cut off display shows the message CHECK FUSE F1 ch 9 7 page 40 b carry out a TEST 101 ch 8 page 33 on the operation of the X and Y axis sensors Working head not moving a check fuse F3 on electronic control circuit board ch 9 7 page 40 b check wiring between electronic control circuit board and motors c replace electronic contro...

Page 40: ...the marking punch 1 turn off the master switch and remove the plug 2 remove the grub screw A1 fig 31 3 remove the worn punch and fit the new one pushing all the way in 4 tighten the grub screw A1 Fig 31 Messaggio a display a if the fuse is not burnt out replace the electronic control circuit board ch 9 8 page 42 b if the fuse is burnt out replace and turn on the machine if the message remains the ...

Page 41: ...cement display replacement the top cover Q must be removed Proceed as follows 1 turn off the machine and remove the plug 2 remove the four screws Q1 securing the cover to the machine 3 slightly raise the rear of the cover and very carefully pull forward releasing it from the front catches fig 33 4 disconnect the connector B1 and faston B2 from the display Fig 32 Fig 33 Q Q1 B1 B2 ...

Page 42: ...lley R REPLACING THE Y AXIS BELT 1 turn off the master switch and remove the plug 2 remove the upper cover ch 9 4 and place next to the machine without disconnecting the wiring to the display 3 remove the screw V and block V1 4 loosen the belt tightening pulley Z and remove the belt 5 remove the two screws T securing the Y axis motor support and remove the whole unit motor and support 6 place the ...

Page 43: ...ve the four screws S secur ing the bellows fig 36 6 loosen screw R2 the nut R1 and the belt pulley R 7 loosen the two grub screws R3 and remove the two bars S3 holding the working head with one hand 8 loosen screw K until the belt is free fig 36 9 place the new belt in position and re assemble the head ensuring that the belt X is placed on the outside of the pulleys W and W1 10 replace the parts i...

Page 44: ...replacing fuses Fuses should be checked with an instrument for measuring their continuity tester ohmmeter multimeter etc as they may appear to be good condition to the naked eye even when they are electrically faulty Fuses must always be replaced with others of same type rapid or delayed and with the same amps as given in the manual There are five fuses in the MARKER 2000 2 fuses 3 15 Amps rapid 2...

Page 45: ... the base They protect the board from short circuits Proceed as follows 1 turn off the master switch and dis connect all the wiring to the ma chine 2 turn the machine on its back and re move the four screws U1 securing the bottom plate U which can then be taken off fig 39 3 check and if necessary replace the fuses as follows to remove the fuse exert finger pressure on the fuse and turn anticlockwi...

Page 46: ...king properly using the TEST function ch 8 page 33 Fig 41 9 9 Replacing and positioning the sensors Replacing the Y axis sensor 1 turn off the master switch and remove the plug 2 turn the machine onto its back remove the four screws securing the bottom plate U and remove fig 39 3 disconnect the Y sensor connector 9 page 44 4 stand the machine upright again remove the cover Q ch 9 4 and place next ...

Page 47: ...ig 42 cut the wire tie securing it to the metal plate 4 loosen nut X4 unscrew the sensor and remove 5 place the new sensor in position and screw down until it almost contacts the plate maintain a distance of approximately 0 4 mm and secure with the nut X4 6 connect the X sensor connector 8 to the wire and secure to the metal plate with a wire tie 7 connect the marking machine and proceed with SETT...

Page 48: ...yboard connector inlet outlet connector serial connector RS 232 computer X axis sensor connector clamp detection microswitch connector tracking laser control connector ventilator connector display connector 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 3 2 1 Y axis sensor connector power transformer connector X axis motor connector Y axis motor connector magnet control connector ...

Page 49: ...12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 display Connections 1 1 2 keyboard connector 2 1 4 3 6 5 Connections 1 2 3 4 1 CLOCK 2 DATA 3 GND 4 5V 1 5 3 4 3 serial connector RS 232 computer 1 6 2 7 1 2 3 4 3 8 4 9 5 6 7 8 5 9 10 10 2 not connected 3 TXD 4 CTS 5 RXD 6 RTS 7 not connected 8 not connected 9 GND 10 not connected 9 1 2 Connections 1 DCD ...

Page 50: ...tection microswitch connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 brown 3 blue 4 white 5 red 1 green Micro 1 Micro 2 Micro 3 common 24V dc Micro 0 green brown blue white red 5 tracking laser control connector Connections 1 2 2 24 1 GND 2 1 1 2 6 ventilator connector 1 2 1 red 2 black 24 GND ...

Page 51: ... 11 18 19 20 21 24 12 22 23 25 24 13 25 26 inlet 8 GND GND GND GND not connected outlet 0 outlet 1 outlet 2 outlet 3 outlet 4 outlet 05 not connected 14 1 25 13 25 26 2 1 8 X axis sensor connector 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 polarization 4 1 brown 2 black 4 blue 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 24V sensor outlet GND 9 Y axis sensor connector 1 brown 24V 2 black outlet 4 polarization 3 blue GND 10 power transformer connect...

Page 52: ...ector 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Step motor Connections 1 2 3 1 3 4 4 2 3 green brown 1 orange blue 4 white red 2 black yellow 12 Y axis motor connector 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 3 green brown orange blue red white black yellow Step motor 13 magnet control connector laser safety microswitch magnet ...

Page 53: ... in separate rubbish collection when the user wishes to dispose of it including all components sub assemblies and consumables that are integrated in the product For information about the collection system for such appliances please contact SILCA S p A or another subject registered in the various National Rolls for other countries in the European Union Household waste or of similar origin can be in...

Page 54: ... the manufacturer or in the special Service Centres recommended by Silca On the back cover of this manual is a list of the manufacturer s addresses the addresses of specialized Service Centres are on the next page 12 1 How to request service The guarantee attached to the MARKER 2000 ensures free repairs or replacements of faulty parts within 24 months of purchase All other service calls must be ar...

Page 55: ...following European Directives European Union DIRECTIVE 2006 42 CE Machines and with the EN 292 1 EN 292 2 Standards European Union DIRECTIVE 2004 108 CE Electromagnetic Compatibility and with the EN 55022 IEC 801 4 IEC 801 2 Standards European Union DIRECTIVE 2006 95 CE Low Voltage 97 and with the EN 60204 1 EN 60950 Standards Claudio Tomasella of the Silca S p A Research Development Division is a...

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