LPKF ProtoMat 93s Manual
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1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Characteristics of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s......................................... 5
2 General Information......................................................................................... 6
2.1 Scope of supply ................................................................................. 6
2.2 Optional accessories ......................................................................... 6
2.3 Safety precautions ............................................................................. 7
2.4 Air-borne sound ................................................................................. 7
2.5 Installation.......................................................................................... 8
2.6 Machine orientation ........................................................................... 10
2.7 LPKF ProtoMat 93s displays and connections .................................. 11
2.8 Use of BoardMaster........................................................................... 13
3 Setup ............................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Before switching on ........................................................................... 13
3.2 Turning the system on ....................................................................... 13
3.3 Switch-on instructions for high-speed spindles .................................. 14
3.4 After switching on .............................................................................. 15
3.5 Function test with BoardMaster ......................................................... 15
3.6 HOME-Position and two-pin system .................................................. 16
3.7 Programming the HOME position in BoardMaster ............................. 17
3.8 Making a new two-pin system ............................................................ 18
3.9 Checking and correcting the HOME position ..................................... 20
4 The LPKF ProtoMat 93s operating displays .................................................... 20
5 Computer-controlled functions of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s .............................. 21
5.1 Connection to a PC............................................................................ 21
5.2 The LPKF ProtoMat 93s Commands ................................................. 22
5.2.1 Command structure.............................................................. 22
5.2.2 HP-GL standard commands................................................. 22
5.2.3 Special commands............................................................... 24
5.2.4 Special command for the high-speed spindle ...................... 28
5.2.5 Direct commands ................................................................. 28
5.3 Producing a PCB with BoardMaster .................................................. 29
6 Tools and accessories..................................................................................... 31
6.1 Tools .................................................................................................. 31
6.2 Pen holder (optional) ......................................................................... 32
6.3 Materials used for machining ............................................................. 33
7 Milling and drilling with the LPKF ProtoMat 93s .............................................. 34
7.1 Securing the PCB on the machine bed.............................................. 34
7.2 The mechanical working depth limiter................................................ 35
7.3 Functional elements on the mill/drill head.......................................... 37
7.4 Drilling ................................................................................................ 39
7.5 Isolation milling .................................................................................. 39
7.6 Contour milling in PCB material ......................................................... 41
7.7 Milling wide isolation channels........................................................... 42
7.8 Front plate engraving ......................................................................... 42
7.9 Milling layout films.............................................................................. 43
7.9.1 Correction agents ................................................................. 43
7.9.2 Coloring milled films ............................................................. 44
7.9.3 Coating removal ................................................................... 44
7.10 Basis material .................................................................................. 45
