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Chapter 10:
Plotter Adjustments

This section contains a troubleshooting guide to help identify possible error
conditions according to the symptoms displayed and the recommended
adjustment procedures.

It also contains a brief description of plotter adjustment problems that should be
handled by contacting Gerber Field Service Department at 800-828-5406.

Note: Gerber warranties do not cover unauthorized repair. Some service
procedures require delicate adjustment of plotter parts. If damage to your
GSx

plus

plotter results from improper unauthorized service, repair will NOT be

covered by any Gerber warranty.

Troubleshooting Guide

This chart of symptoms is designed to help identify the possible problem and the
probable adjustment procedure.

CAUTION: Turn off GSx

plus

plotter and OMEGA or other sign

design system before checking connections or attempting to make
any adjustments, unless otherwise directed.

Symptom Recommended

Procedure

No power

1.

Check power cable and plugs.

2.

Check on/off switches.

3.

Check fuse.

Poor Performance Perform routine cleaning and lubrication.

Plotter Error

Press Reset on the plotter. Verify and resend the job.

Inconsistent Tool/
Material Contact

1.

Clean spindle bore and tool holder.

2.

Change knife blade.

3.

Check for proper Z home.

4.

Perform Z Axis Adjustment for Tool Height.

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Содержание GSx Plus

Страница 1: ...GSxplus USER S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...ereof shall not be copied or reproduced without written consent of Gerber Scientific Products Inc 2 This document or the contents herein under no circumstances shall be used in the manufacture or repr...

Страница 3: ...ce to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own risk...

Страница 4: ...Communication Parameters 9 Power Cords 10 Power Up Sequence 10 Chapter 3 Set up 11 Plotter Selection 11 Add Plotters 13 Delete Plotters 13 Assign Default Plotter 14 Chapter 4 Materials and Tools 15 M...

Страница 5: ...Cleaning and Lubrication 36 Fuse Replacement 38 Chapter 10 Plotter Adjustments 40 Troubleshooting Guide 40 Z Axis Tool Height Adjustment 42 X Axis Belt Adjustment 45 Y Axis Backlash Adjustment 48 Dru...

Страница 6: ...hnology assures sharp easy to weed corners Able to handle complex jobs the GSxplus cuts at 4 7 inches 11 9 cm per second on a straight line When used with OMEGA the GSxplus uses the Plot Spooler featu...

Страница 7: ...tents of the shipping crates Installation contains instructions for plotter assembly and connection to OMEGA Set Up contains instructions for managing plotters Materials and Tools gives information ab...

Страница 8: ...shipping container As you unpack the GSxplus plotter inspect all items for damage that may have occurred during shipping Report any damage to your dealer at once Save all packaging materials in case...

Страница 9: ...difficulty during installation of the GSxplus to the OMEGA system contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 Plotter Work Area 1 Carefully remove the GSxplus from its packaging materials...

Страница 10: ...connector at the end of the RS 232 cable into the 25 pin RS 232 connector on the back of the plotter 4 Carefully align all pins Secure the cable to the plotter with the connector thumb screws Communic...

Страница 11: ...ttempting to manually move the GSxplus in any axis of movement while the power is on may damage the plotter Power Up Sequence When the GSxplus is turned on the following sequence occurs 1 A short beep...

Страница 12: ...sign design systems other than OMEGA contact the system manufacturer to obtain a driver for the GSx15plus installation instructions and setup information Plotter Selection 1 Open GQMgr 2 Click Instal...

Страница 13: ...d An Add Name Device dialog box opens Read the on line instructions then click OK 6 Select GSx15 plus in the Installed Plotter Router s box then click Preference Note The default plotter is noted by a...

Страница 14: ...lick Close You will return to GQMgr Note For each plotter you add a number is added after the plotter model number for example GSx 1 for the first plotter added GSx 2 for the second Delete Plotters To...

Страница 15: ...select a default plotter If only one plotter is installed to the OMEGA system that plotter will automatically be assigned as the default plotter To assign a default plotter 1 Highlight the name of th...

Страница 16: ...CAUTION Gerber recommends that you load material without a tool in the carriage to prevent damaging the knife blade 1 Slide the roll of material to be used onto the roll holder Pull the end of the mat...

Страница 17: ...sily 3 Open the bail arms at either end of the drum by pulling them up and away from the drum 4 Using the slew arrow keys rotate the drum until three closely spaced pins are visible These three sprock...

Страница 18: ...ut sign or digitized design Remember that if you are plotting in the Axis Swap mode you need to consider the height of the job rather than its width The most practical way to unroll material for a job...

Страница 19: ...a tool force setting of about 5 If your pen does not make a clear dark line you may wish to increase the tool force setting When cutting regular vinyl set the tool force setting at 1 The knife will n...

Страница 20: ...erence Card Knife and tool Drawing cutting and and blade angle all affect the tool force setting Blade wear Increase tool force after several thousand cuts Gerber recommends experimenting with tool fo...

Страница 21: ...m the tool kit and stored here for easy access Tool Holders For quick identification each tool holder has a different colored cap The cap helps lock the tool in place in the carriage spindle during op...

Страница 22: ...should be one installed on the pen holder If not slip a lift washer from the Tool Kit over the barrel and slide the washer to the top of the holder 3 Drop the pen holder into the carriage spindle A sl...

Страница 23: ...en wrench supplied with the tool kit to loosen the hex screw located near the tip of the pen Remove the pen through the top of the holder 3 Insert a new pen tip first into the top of the holder 4 The...

Страница 24: ...ays and even weeks of use Blade Damage CAUTION Carbide blades are brittle and can be ruined by the slightest chip of the cutting tip Because they are ground to a controlled length the blades cannot be...

Страница 25: ...Suggested Tool Force Settings Material Recommended Starting Tool Force GS Plotter Swivel Knife Controltac 180 Delux 210 Gold Silver Dusted Crystal 210 05 1 35 Florescent 210 Scotchcal 220 Translucent...

Страница 26: ...unter clockwise until it comes completely off the tool holder Leave the rubber O ring in place 2 With the shoe removed carefully remove the old blade by grasping it with needle nose pliers and pulling...

Страница 27: ...on This is the initial setting at power up Note Rapid continuous beeping and flashing lights may signal a self check error See the Error Conditions section for more information Front Panel The GSxplu...

Страница 28: ...n or tool moves continuously as long as the arrow keys are pressed To use the slow slew feature 1 Press the SLOW key to select slow slew mode You will hear a single beep indicating the plotter is in s...

Страница 29: ...key comes on and the GSxplus plots a single job If other plot files are received from the OMEGA while the first job plots then a waiting list or queue of these jobs is created The GSxplus returns to t...

Страница 30: ...es plotting the next job waiting in the queue begins immediately When all jobs in the queue are plotted the GSxplus remains on line until the operator presses either RUN key or the RESET key to return...

Страница 31: ...key Both jobs will plot without a pause between them reset Use the RESET key to stop plotter operation in case of emergency to clear error signals and to access Special Diagnostics RESET To cause an...

Страница 32: ...one of the special diagnostics described next by pressing the slew key noted in the description Note Only one special diagnostic can be accessed at each power up sequence To access another diagnostic...

Страница 33: ...Press left arrow key to access diagnostic 4 Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously 5 Compare the test plot to the illustration below If the plot is different contact Gerber Fie...

Страница 34: ...ESET key while powering up 2 Load vinyl and install the knife holder 3 Press the down arrow to access diagnostic 4 Press RUN SINGLE to plot once or RUN CONT to plot continuously 5 Compare the test plo...

Страница 35: ...condition that stopped plotter operation 1 Press the RESET key to clear the error signal flashing lights and steady tone 2 Press the RUN SINGLE key to display the error code number The RUN lights flas...

Страница 36: ...t data resubmit job 5 Corrupt data Check plot data resubmit job 6 Buffer overflow Contact Gerber Field Service 7 UART error Only occurs as part of self test try power up again 8 Z axes lock time out P...

Страница 37: ...ion except as noted Tool Holders AND Carriage Spindle BORE Note The spindle bore should be cleaned daily CAUTION Do not use oil to lubricate tool holders or spindle bore There is a very close fit betw...

Страница 38: ...riage assembly for access to the entire length of these shafts 2 The rear way and front way should be given a light coat of oil This is best done by applying with a lint free cloth Sprockets AND Bail...

Страница 39: ...Fuse Replacement Two spare fuses are included with the GSxplus Plotter The fuse holder is located between the on off switch and the power cord connector on the rear panel of the plotter To replace th...

Страница 40: ...ints downward as do the two arrows on the black plastic plate 6 Examine each fuse Remove any blown fuse Install a new fuse of the same type and rating in the same place 7 Reinsert each carrier with th...

Страница 41: ...service repair will NOT be covered by any Gerber warranty Troubleshooting Guide This chart of symptoms is designed to help identify the possible problem and the probable adjustment procedure CAUTION T...

Страница 42: ...in this order 1 Material alignment in sprockets 2 Blade position in knife holder If the condition still occurs in NORMAL mode see OMEGA Reference perform the Y Axis Adjustment If the condition occurs...

Страница 43: ...Pen Holder and Pens 3 Install the pen holder in the carriage spindle 4 Turn on the plotter 5 Rotate the cam shaft by hand counter clockwise until the bottom of the lift fork touches the top of the ca...

Страница 44: ...off 12 Rotate the cam shaft by hand until the lift fork is at its lowest position Continue to rotate the cam shaft in the same direction Do this until the lift fork starts to lift upward from the spi...

Страница 45: ...olding the RESET key Load paper and install pen holder 19 Press the left arrow key to access the Wagon Wheel Test Plot Press either RUN key to plot Inspect your test plot by comparing to the Wagon Whe...

Страница 46: ...4 To remove the front cover lay the GSxplus on its left side and remove the 2 Phillips head screws on the bottom edge closest to the front of the plotter Then stand the plotter upright CAUTION Do not...

Страница 47: ...the belt is loose or springy go to Step 7 7 If the X motor belt requires adjustment locate the four X motor mounting screws Phillips head screws Loosen these screws which hold the X motor bracket aga...

Страница 48: ...screws 10 Turn on power at the plotter 11 Load vinyl in the plotter and install the knife holder Select AXIS SWAP mode and cut a test plot 12 If symptoms persist repeat the Adjustment Procedure 13 Re...

Страница 49: ...off 2 Remove all tools and material from the plotter 3 To remove the front cover lay the GSxplus on its side and remove the 2 Phillips head screws on the bottom edge closest to the front of the plott...

Страница 50: ...which hold the Y motor bracket against the side plate 7 Apply light pressure upward to tighten the mesh of the jack shaft gear and the Y motor pinion CAUTION Forcing the jack shaft gear and Y motor pi...

Страница 51: ...of play does not exceed 005 inch and all check procedures in this section have failed to reveal the cause of the plotter s symptoms contact Gerber Field Service Department at 800 828 5406 or fax at 8...

Страница 52: ...or bracket against the standoffs on the side plate Remove these screws 9 Remove the X motor 10 Locate the outside drum clamp on the X axis gear Use an Allen wrench to loosen the clamp 11 Locate the ce...

Страница 53: ...6 After the adjustment is correct reinstall the X motor To do so place the X motor on its standoff Make sure the cable extends upward toward the ceiling 17 Loosely install the three screws removed in...

Страница 54: ...Stop Right 63 Screw 15 Bail Arm Part of Bail Arm Assembly 64 Dowel 65 Screw 16 Paper Bail and Wheel Assembly Part of Right and Left Bail Arm Assembly 66 Adjusting Pad 67 Screw and Washer 17 Screw Part...

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Страница 56: ...Cleaning routine 37 Installation Closure problems 50 pen holder 21 Communication parameters 9 plotter 8 Controll stop 29 Controlled stop 28 K Cover plotter Key front panel 26 front removal 45 48 Arrow...

Страница 57: ...ts 19 height gauge 22 logbook 19 replacement 22 setting 18 24 Pen holder 21 Tool holders 20 Pen Holder Tool rack molded 21 installation 21 Tool storage 20 Plot Trouble shooting guide 40 continuous exe...

Страница 58: ...Z Z axis tool height adjustment 42...

Страница 59: ...ew keys or the orientation for current job will be lost The arrow and SLOW keys do not function while a job is plotting during an error condition or while a RUN light is on even if the plotter is idle...

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