FAX : (33) 05 63 54 24.76 1/ TABLE OF CONTENTS 2/ LIST OF PARAMETERS 2-1/ Machine parameters The machine parameters are programmed by Mcanumric and cannot in any event be modified by the user of the machine. These parameters are used to configure the Numerical Control according to the mechanical settings: reduction ratio, axis travel, movement speed, etc. 2/ LIST OF PARAMETERS 2-2/ Wr!in" parameters The woring parameters, also called !arameter !, are used to create programs in parameterised "#$. #ome of these parameters are free and can be used to perform calculations. The other parameters have a well%defined value so that they can be used by different programs with the following information: machine travel distances, the different positions used when changing tool. Parameter No. Description of the parameters for rotary tool changer
16 X axis positive end stop (m) 17 axis positive end stop (m) 1! " axis positive end stop (m)
#1 X axis negative end stop (m) ## axis negative end stop (m) #$ " axis negative end stop (m)
$1 N%m&er of the tool re'%ested in (6 tool change command $# )ynchronisation &et*een N+ and P,+ on an (6
-$ )pindle maxim%m rotation speed (rpm)
-7 Position re'%ested for the rotary tool changer -! Not %sed -. Position of " axis on changer &et*een p%tting do*n and ta/ing %p the next tool (m) 01 Position of the sensor on the X axis (m) 01 Position of the sensor on the axis (m) 0# Position of " axis at start of tool meas%rement (m) 0$ Position of " axis at end of meas%rement (minim%m position *hen milling c%tter is a&sent) (m) 0- Position on index (1-11 for 1 complete rotation) 00 Position of axis at time of a tool change (m) 06 2ool centre distance (#11 &et*een each tool) 07 P%t3do*n " position (m) 0! Pic/3%p " position (m) 0. position in front of changer (m) 61 +hanger position n%m&er (m) 61 Position of the ta&le *ith respect to the ta&le (m)
!13.. Parameters availa&le for performing intermediate calc%lations
11131-. Parameters reserved for N+ operation
101 N%m&er of the tool in the spindle
1013161 )tat%s of the tool presence sensors (parameter modified &y the P,+)
1613171 4ac/%p of the list of tools to &e meas%red 2/ LIST OF PARAMETERS Parameter No. Description of the parameters for linear tool changer
16 X axis positive end stop (m) 17 axis positive end stop (m) 1! " axis positive end stop (m)
#1 X axis negative end stop (m) ## axis negative end stop (m) #$ " axis negative end stop (m)
$1 N%m&er of the tool re'%ested in (6 tool change command $# )ynchronisation &et*een N+ and P,+ on an (6
-$ )pindle maxim%m rotation speed (rpm)
-7 Not %sed -! 5ffset for central act%ator in linear tool changer (m) -. Position of " axis on changer &et*een p%tting do*n and ta/ing %p the next tool (m) 01 Position of the sensor on the X axis (m) 01 Position of the sensor on the axis (m) 0# Position of " axis at start of tool meas%rement (m) 0$ Position of " axis at end of meas%rement (minim%m position *hen milling c%tter is a&sent) (m) 0- Position of tool No. 1 on X axis (m) 00 Position of tool No. 1 on axis (m) 06 2ool centre distance (m) 07 P%t3do*n " position (m) 0! Pic/3%p " position (m) 0. position in front of changer (m) 61 +hanger position n%m&er (m) 61 Position of the ta&le *ith respect to the ta&le (m)
!13.. Parameters availa&le for performing intermediate calc%lations
11131-. Parameters reserved for N+ operation
101 N%m&er of the tool in the spindle
1013161 )tat%s of the tool presence sensors (parameter modified &y the P,+)
1613171 4ac/%p of the list of tools to &e meas%red #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '((' : !ower cutout fault )escription: the machine*s power supply has been cut out, there are several possible causes: % an emergency shutdown has been activated % a safety pad has been struc % a technical problem has occurred +several messages are displayed, e.g. !ower cutout fault, axis drive fault, etc., -ction: there are several ways of maing a .uic diagnosis: % chec all of the machine*s emergency shutdowns % chec the status of the safety relay, identified /#' on the wiring diagram % also chec the status of the safety pads* +!/$TC0$C, safety relay, identified /#1 on the wiring diagram $nce you have isolated the problem, correct it and clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '((1 : #tartup not authorised )escription: one of the startup conditions has not been met. -ction: Contact M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '('' : -ir pressure fault )escription: the machine has detected a lac of pressure at the level of the pneumatic system, there are several possible causes: % the pressure regulator on the machine*s pneumatic power supply is not correctly ad5usted, a pressure of about 6.7%8 bar is re.uired. % the pressure regulator of the compressor powering the machine is not correctly set or the compressor is not powerful enough. -ction: chec the setting of the compressor and of the pressure regulators, then clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
Message N& '('1 : #pindle cooling water flow fault )escription: the spindle is the most sensitive part of the machine, which is why its temperature is ept between 16 and 19&C at all times. )epending on the type of spindle, temperature regulation may be ensured by water circulating in the body of the spindle. This message is displayed if the flow rate of the water cooling the spindle is null or insufficient. -ction: several different verifications can be performed: % chec the level of the cooling li.uid % chec that the cooling system*s pipes are not bloced or s.uee:ed $nce you have corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '('; : <ater cooling fault )escription: depending on the type of spindle and on its power rating, there are several different types of cooling technology: % large '((%litre tan cooled by natural convection. % cooling unit containing a smaller volume of water but whose temperature is maintained between 16 and 19 &C at all times by a cooling system. -ction: in the case of a cooling unit, chec the various protection devices: fuse, magneto%thermal switch, then clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
Message N& '('= : #pindle overheating )escription: the spindles are e.uipped with a temperature probe in order to measure their temperature at all times and thus avoid any overheating. -ction: >or water%cooled spindles, chec the water level in the tan, and also chec that the water flows correctly through the pipes, ? . >or air%cooled spindles, chec the presence of compressed air and chec the setting of the various pressure and flow rate regulators. >or spindles cooled by natural convection, try to maintain a lower temperature in order to improve the heat exchange between the body of the spindle and the surrounding air. Then clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '('7 : #pindle drive fault )escription: the spindles used on M4C-N2M4/"C machines are high fre.uency spindles. - variable fre.uency drive allows you to vary the spindle rotation speed. This message is displayed on the screen when the variable fre.uency drive detects a problem on the spindle connection or when this connection is faulty. -ction: in general all the variable fre.uency drives have a small screen for displaying the error messages or have flashing indicator lights that create a code with the number of flashes. - manual corresponding to the variable fre.uency drive is delivered with the machine, and it gives all of the variable fre.uency drive*s internal error messages. "f the variable fre.uency drive is not in service, chec its power supply fuses, use the wiring diagram supplied with the machine to locate the fuses concerned. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
Message N& '('6 : -xis drive fault )escription: the axis motors are controlled by an electronic variable speed drive. These variable speed drives indicate the various problems encountered by means of an error code. +-ny problems with the motor, variable speed drive, or cables between the variable speed drive and the motor,? are monitored and indicated by the variable speed drive., This message indicates that one or more of the axis variable speed drives has detected a problem and that an error message is displayed on one of the variable speed drives. -ction: This message indicates that one or more of the axis variable speed drives has detected a problem and that an error message is displayed on one of the variable speed drives. - manual corresponding to the variable speed drive is delivered with the machine, and it gives all of the variable speed drive*s internal error messages. "f the variable speed drive is not in service, chec its power supply fuses, use the wiring diagram supplied with the machine to locate the fuses concerned. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '('8 : !hase order fault )escription: since the machine is powered with three%phase =(( @-C, the machine*s pumps could rotate in the wrong direction. )epending on the pumps* technology, the pump could be destroyed if it rotates in the wrong direction. -ction: when this message appears after the machine has been moved, you 5ust have to cut out the machine*s power supply, open the machine*s protection circuit breaer on the electrical board and invert 1 power supply phases at the level of the machine*s cutout switch. Caution: this operation must imperatively be carried out by an electrician. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '('9 : /otary tool changer drive fault )escription: for machines with a rotary tool changer, this message indicates that the changer motor*s variable speed drive has detected a fault or is itself defective. This drive has a display which indicates the various problems detected by means of an error code. +-ny problems with the motor, variable speed drive, or cables between the variable speed drive and the motor,? are monitored and indicated by the variable speed drive., -ction: - manual corresponding to the variable speed drive is delivered with the machine, and it gives all of the variable speed drive*s internal error messages. "f the variable speed drive is not in service, chec its power supply fuses, use the wiring diagram supplied with the machine to locate the fuses concerned. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '(7( : #peed reached signal fault )escription: the spindle*s variable speed drive no longer delivers the signal indicating to Numerical Control that the spindle*s rotation speed is e.uivalent to the desired speed. -ction: Contact Mcanumric to chec the spindle variable speed drive*s parameters and also chec spindle operation. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '(7' : No tool in spindle )escription: it is prohibited to start up the spindle when it does not contain a taper. -ction: install a taper in the spindle, clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '(71 : Clamp closed sensor fault )escription: spindles e.uipped with a rapid tool change system have sensors indicating the position of the taper holder clamp. "n general, the spindles have three sensors: *clamp open*, *clamp closed*, *tool in clamp*. -ction: chec that the taper is correctly positioned in the spindle. 2sing the wiring diagram, chec the presence of the spindle sensors* power supply at the level of the head box and chec whether the sensor*s signal switches when the clamp is activated by means of the pushbutton located on the side of the machine*s head. "nstall a taper in the spindle, clear the fault by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '(7; : No::le in up position fault )escription: this fault is displayed when a spindle rotation re.uest is made when the suction no::le is in the up position. -ction: in order to start up the spindle, it is essential to start by lowering the no::le and then start up the spindle. This is necessary so that the suction no::le can be used a protection pad. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
Message N& '(7= : No::le lowering fault Message N& '(77 : No::le raising fault )escription: this fault is displayed when a raise or lower no::le command has been made and the *no::le in up position* sensor does not detect any change. -ction : % chec that the compressed air is present on the machine, because the no::le movement is ensured by a pneumatic actuator. % also chec that there is nothing blocing the no::le in the up position +chips or part 5ammed between the spindle and the no::le,. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
#/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '(76 : Clamp opening fault )escription: this fault is displayed when a re.uest for spindle clamp opening is made and the *clamp open* sensor does not detect opening. -ction: there are several possibilities for this message: % the clamp has not opened, chec the presence of compressed air, since the clamp is pneumatically operated, % the taper is 5ammed in the spindle and prevents it from opening, immediately call Mcanumric Customer #upport. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '(78 : Clamp closing fault )escription : this fault is displayed when a re.uest for spindle clamp closing is made and the *clamp closed* sensor does not detect opening. -ction: there are several possibilities for this message: % the clamp has not closed, chec the presence of compressed air, since the clamp is pneumatically operated, % the taper is incorrectly positioned in the spindle, open the clamp again and reposition the taper correctly. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '(79 : Changer cover opening fault Message N& '(7A : Changer cover closing fault )escription: this fault appears when a re.uest for changer cover opening or closing is made and the *cover open* sensor does not detect it. -ction: there are several possibilities for this message: % the cover has not moved, chec the presence of compressed air and the setting of the machine*s compressed air regulator, % chec that the cover is not 5ammed. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.
Message N& '(6( : -ccessory raising fault Message N& '(6' : -ccessory lowering fault )escription: the machines may be e.uipped with options that must be retracted when woring with the spindle, this function is ensured by a pneumatic actuator, which is used to lower or raise the option. -ction: there are several possibilities for this message: % the actuator has not moved, chec the presence of compressed air and the setting of the machine*s compressed air regulator, % chec that the option*s support is not 5ammed. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. #/ ERROR MESSA$ES
Message N& '(61 : Table vacuum fault )escription: on machines that have the @-CB/ option, there is a *vacuum* sensor on the table which determines whether there is a vacuum beneath the material. Monitoring of this vacuum is very important because if it falls while woring the material could move. -ction: when this message appears, it means that the vacuum holding the sheet against the table has fallen below the limit value and there is therefore a ris of the material moving. "n order to avoid this problem, you must chec the presence of the seal between the table and the material, and also chec that the vacuum pump is operating correctly. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport. Message N& '(6; : /otary changer index fault )escription: on machines that have the rotary tool changer option, at startup the changer rotates until it finds the *changer axis reference* sensor. -ction: there are several possibilities: % chec the setting of the *index* sensor, and ad5ust it if necessary and then call Mcanumric Customer #upport in order to chec and ad5ust the changer*s positioning parameters, % chec that the sensor functions correctly +with the assistance of the machine*s wiring diagram,. -fter having corrected the fault, clear it by means of the ey on the screen in -2T$ or M-N2-3 operating mode. "f the fault persists, carry out the various checs again and then call M4C-N2M4/"C Customer #upport.