C-200MT

SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE

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 Contents
Safety Precautions
Dangerous Procedure Warnings..................................................................1
Do Not Perform Maintenance Alone..........................................................1
Live Circuits ...............................................................................................1
Turn Power Off Before Maintenance.........................................................2
S-3200/5200/7200 and GT 3250/5250/7250 Cutters .........................2
GTxL Cutter ........................................................................................2
Laser Origin Light ......................................................................................3
Additional Precautions...............................................................................3
Moving Machinery...............................................................................3
Replacing Parts...................................................................................3
Knife Blade..........................................................................................3
Clothing ...............................................................................................4
Compressed Air ..................................................................................4
Lint ......................................................................................................4
Equipment Training.............................................................................4
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere .....................................4
Use Caution When Handling the Monitor ...........................................4
What's Inside
C-200MT Software User's Guide...................................................................1
Safety Precautions..............................................................................1
Getting Acquainted .............................................................................1
Basic Cut Processing..........................................................................1
Advanced Cutting Features ................................................................1
Recovery.............................................................................................1
Customizing Setups ............................................................................1
Parameter Manager ............................................................................1
Cut File and Report Utilities ................................................................2
Queue Manager ..................................................................................2
CutView Utility.....................................................................................2
Cutter Information Database (CIDB)...................................................2
Routine Maintenance ..........................................................................2
Optimizing Cutter Performance ..........................................................2
Diagnostics .........................................................................................2
Glossary..............................................................................................2
Parameters .........................................................................................2
Error Messages...................................................................................3
Input Codes.........................................................................................3
Documentation for Your GERBERcutter .....................................................3
Conventions ...................................................................................................4
Customer Support .........................................................................................4
Getting Acquainted
C-200MT Software for GERBERcutters .......................................................1
Multitasking .........................................................................................1
Supported by C-200MT .............................................................................1
GERBERcutters ..................................................................................1
Native Languages ...............................................................................2
Networks .............................................................................................2
Accessing the Program .............................................................................2
Closing the Program..................................................................................3

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 C-200MT Main Cutter Control Screen ..........................................................4
Menu Bar ...................................................................................................5
Tool Bar .....................................................................................................5
Icon Keys and BCP Buttons ......................................................................5
Cut File Information Button........................................................................7
Queue Information Button .........................................................................7
System Setup Button.................................................................................7
Two Line Output Display ...........................................................................8
Settings Options ........................................................................................8
Status Bar ..................................................................................................8
Gauges on Main Screen............................................................................9
Knife Speed Gauge.............................................................................9
Cut Speed Gauge ...............................................................................9
Knife Wear Gauge ..............................................................................9
Knife Intelligence Gauge...................................................................10
Vacuum Level Gauge .......................................................................10
Percent Complete Gauge .................................................................10
Feed Rate Slider ...............................................................................10
File Display Area .....................................................................................11
File Display Options ..........................................................................11
Piece Colors in File Display Area .....................................................12
Options for GERBERcutter Systems .........................................................12
Right Side Option ....................................................................................13
Conveyorized Take-off Table (CTOT) .....................................................13
Lateral Drive Option.................................................................................13
Resealer Option.......................................................................................14
Bristle Cleaner Options ...........................................................................14
Bar Code Reader.....................................................................................14
POWER Processor GPP-200..................................................................15
AccuMatch...............................................................................................15
Hardware...........................................................................................15
Software ............................................................................................15
Drill Options .............................................................................................16
Drill Options — Electric .....................................................................16
Drill Options — Pneumatic/Electric ...................................................16
Centering and Alignment Options ...........................................................17
Y Edge Alignment Option..................................................................17
Automatic Tube Centering Option ....................................................17
Basic Cut Processing
Cut Processing Diagram
Turning on the Cutter ....................................................................................2
Enabling Servo Power ...................................................................................2
Initializing the Cutter .....................................................................................3
Positioning the First Bite ..............................................................................3
Selecting a Setup ...........................................................................................4
Opening a Cut File/Marker ............................................................................5
Default Directories/Storage Areas.............................................................5
Changing AccuMark Parameter Tables ....................................................6
Using Rerun....................................................................................................8
Turning on the Vacuum.................................................................................8
Positioning the Laser Light...........................................................................9
Setting the Marker Origin ..............................................................................9
Selecting Cutting Speed..............................................................................10
Turning on the Knife Motor.........................................................................10
Processing a Cut File/Marker......................................................................10

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 Trim Cut ........................................................................................................11
Cutter Parameter Table Editor

Advanced Cutting Features

Biting and Advanced Cutting Features......................................................1
Using Dry Run ...........................................................................................2
Fabric Alignment........................................................................................2
Marker Stacking.........................................................................................3
Using Marker Flip ......................................................................................4
Using Check Origin ...................................................................................4
Using OPSTOPs........................................................................................5
Hints When Working with Opstops .....................................................5
Using Mirroring Options.............................................................................6
Using Center Line Origin ...........................................................................6
Using Clipping Window .............................................................................7
Using Preprocess Drills .............................................................................7
Using Contiguous Cutting..........................................................................8
Using Continuous Cutting..........................................................................8
Using Pause Between Bites ......................................................................9
Run Time Biting .........................................................................................9
Using Run Time Biting ........................................................................9
Bite Generation ...................................................................................9
Static Length Biting ...........................................................................10
Variable Length Biting.......................................................................11
Identifying Data Format ...........................................................................12
Using Data Format............................................................................12
Using AAMA Data Conversion..........................................................13
Using Data Scale Factor .........................................................................13
Automatic Tube Centering.......................................................................14
Setting Up for Automatic Tube Centering .........................................14
Recovery
Recovery after Interrupted Cutting ..............................................................1
Before Using Recovery Commands ..........................................................2
Restore State.............................................................................................3
Restoring State Manually ..........................................................................4
Restore Origin ...........................................................................................4
Bite Search ................................................................................................5
Piece Search .............................................................................................5
Piece Recut ...............................................................................................6
Closing a Marker .......................................................................................6
Move to Origin ...........................................................................................7
Customizing Setups
Settings ...........................................................................................................1
Using Setup Screen Buttons...............................................................1
Selecting a Setup ......................................................................................2
Selecting a Preset Setup...........................................................................2
Turning Parameters ON/OFF ....................................................................4

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Parameter Manager
Parameters
Categories of Parameters .............................................................................5
Knife and Drill Speeds Parameters ..............................................................6
Sharpen Parameters ......................................................................................7
Cutting Parameters........................................................................................9
Vacuum System Parameters.......................................................................11
Ignore Codes Parameters ...........................................................................13
Bristle Cleaner Parameters .........................................................................14
Knife and Path Intelligence Parameters ....................................................15
Data Format/Scaling and RSO ....................................................................18
Bite Parameters............................................................................................20
Options and Modes......................................................................................24
Mirror Image and Clipping Window ...........................................................28
OPSTOP and Report Options .....................................................................29
Selvage Cut/Contiguous Cut ......................................................................30
System Setup Parameters...........................................................................31
Cut File Preprocessor Parameters .............................................................33
Queue Manager Parameters .......................................................................34
Field Service Level Categories and Parameters.......................................35
Security Parameters ....................................................................................42
Cut File and Report Utilities
CutView .....................................................................................................1
Queue Manager.........................................................................................1
Cutter Information Database (CIDB) .........................................................1
File Manager ...................................................................................................2
Lock File Manager .....................................................................................2
Changing Passwords ................................................................................3
Change User Directory..............................................................................4
Default Storage Areas.........................................................................4
PreProcessor.............................................................................................5
Common Line......................................................................................7
Reorder ...............................................................................................7
Path Optimization................................................................................8
Window ...............................................................................................8
CutView Utility
Queue Manager
Cutter Info Database (CIDB)
Diagnostics
Input Output Test (DG 23) .............................................................................1
Servo I/O Test (DG 16) ...................................................................................3
How It Works.......................................................................................3
Testing Outputs with Servo I/O Diagnostic ...............................................4
Testing Inputs with Servo I/O Diagnostic ..................................................6
Testing Encoders with Servo I/O Diagnostic .............................................6
KI Calibration (DG 20)....................................................................................7
C Axis Angle ...................................................................................................8
Sharpen Angle................................................................................................8
Calibrate Conveyor Move..............................................................................9
C Home to System Zero ..............................................................................10
Single Step Diagnostic ................................................................................11

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 Continuous Run ...........................................................................................12
Display Bite Adjust Values..........................................................................12
Conveyor/CTOT Speed Calibrate ...............................................................13
Stepsize Setup .............................................................................................13
Edge Sensor Diagnostic..............................................................................14
Position Info .................................................................................................15
Move Head To...............................................................................................15
Zone Valve Exerciser...................................................................................16
Running Cut Tests .......................................................................................17
Multiple Horizontal Lines .........................................................................18
Multiple Vertical Lines .............................................................................19
Multiple 45 degree Lines .........................................................................20
50" Square Test.......................................................................................21
Concentric Circles ...................................................................................22
Beam Square Test ..................................................................................23
Heel to Heel Test.....................................................................................24
Yaw in X Test ..........................................................................................25
Yaw in Y Test ..........................................................................................27
10" Square, Center Drill Hole ..................................................................28
Geometric Shapes...................................................................................29
5' Bite Test...............................................................................................30
Knife Offset Setup ...................................................................................31
Drill 1 Offset Setup ..................................................................................32
Drill 2 Offset Setup ..................................................................................33
Pen Offset Setup .....................................................................................34
Beam Square Diagnostics...........................................................................35
Beam Squareness ...................................................................................35
Parameters for Beam Squareness Diagnostic ........................................35
Path Intelligence Diagnostics .....................................................................37
Calibration ...............................................................................................37
Watch Forces ..........................................................................................38
Software Diagnostics ..................................................................................39
Restorable Info ........................................................................................39
Debug Window Diagnostic ......................................................................39
Servo Data Logging Diagnostic...............................................................40
Error Simulation Diagnostic.....................................................................40
Communications Statistics ......................................................................41
Dual Beam Diagnostics ...............................................................................41
Dynamic Offset / Yaw Cut Test Diagnostic ...............................................42
Glossary
Error Messages
Input Codes
Index

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 What's Inside
C-200MT Software User's Guide
This user's guide contains information on using the C-200MT software with GT
3250/5250/7250, S-3200/5200/7200, GTxL, S-91 ZVC, S-91 Static, and S-91
TCW GERBERcutters. It includes the following chapters:

Safety Precautions
This chapter details safety precautions you must follow when operating the
GERBERcutter. Read this section before you start cutting. Also refer to
documentation that came with your GERBERcutter or on the Gerber
Service CD.

Getting Acquainted
This chapter introduces the multitasking C-200MT program and lists the
GERBERcutters, options, and supported data formats, languages, and networks.
It explains how to access and close the C-200MT program. Features of the
operator's console and the Main Cutter Control screen are covered.

Basic Cut Processing

This chapter covers the basic steps for opening and cutting cut files/markers.

Advanced Cutting Features

This chapter briefly explains advanced cut processing commands and parameters
for specific cutting operations.

Recovery
The chapter explains how to recover after an EStop or servo power down.

Customizing Setups
This chapter explains how to select and modify a Setup using the Settings
command.

Parameter Manager
This chapter explains how to use the Parameter Manager utility to access, edit,
and lock parameter settings. Information about Categories and Parameters
available in the Parameter Manager is covered in a separate chapter.

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 Cut File and Report Utilities
This chapter describes utilities that help you work with markers, or cut files. It
explains how to use manage files using File Manager and preprocess markers
before cutting. Additional utilities are covered in the following chapters.

Queue Manager
This chapter explains how to use the Queue Manager utility to create, edit, and
run job queues.

CutView Utility
This chapter explains how to use the CutView utility to view cut files, or
markers, prior to cutting.

Cutter Information Database (CIDB)

This chapter explains how to use the CIDB utility to generate reports about
cutter activity and cut files/markers processed on the GERBERcutter.

Routine Maintenance
This chapter covers how to use menu commands to schedule and perform
routine maintenance, such as sharpening the knife while the cutter is idle, reset
for a new knife, and operate the autmomatic Bristle Cleaner.

Optimizing Cutter Performance

This chapter covers are features that optimize cutter performance, including Path
Intelligence, Knife Intelligence and Energy Savings Mode (ESM).

Diagnostics
This chapter explains the various diagnostic routines used to check that the
GERBERcutter is running properly.

Glossary
The Glossary lists terms you need to know.

Parameters
This chapter lists available parameters by categories. Each parameter is briefly
explained with possible settings.

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 Error Messages
This chapter lists all error messages for the GERBERcutter. Possible causes and
solutions are given for each error condition.

Input Codes
This chapter lists the input codes used in cut data files.

Documentation for Your GERBERcutter

C-200MT software is now released on CD-ROM. For this reason, the C-200MT
Software User's Guide, NT Quick Reference Guide, and GERBERcutter
operator and maintenance, system maintenance, and application manuals are
now delivered in PDF format. When C-200MT was installed on your system, the
software user’s guide and the appropriate operator/maintenance/service manuals
for your GERBERcutter were installed as well.

Note: All information in this C-200MT Software User’s Guide is also available
in the online help.

To access printable (PDF) documentation about your cutter

1. Do one of the following:

− Double-click on the C-200MT Documentation icon on your
Windows desktop.
− Insert the C-200MT install CD and view contents using
Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click on the specific document you want to view.

3. To print, select Print from the File menu. You can print one page or all
pages.

Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.02 or greater must be installed on your system to
view these PDF files.

To install Acrobat Reader

1. First install C-200MT software.

2. From the Windows Start menu, select Run.

3. Type C:\BIN\AR302.EXE and then press Enter.

Or browse to locate a newer Acrobat Reader .EXE file.

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 Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bullets at the beginning of a section tell you what is covered in that
section. Bullets also list a group of related items.
− Bullets in a procedure lists the types of input from you needed by
the C-200MT program.
Bold type highlights important information. In procedures, bolded text indicates
a click with a pointing device or keyboard keys to press. In text, information that
you need to consider first is bolded.

Shortcut keystrokes, such as Marker/ Open, are underlined.

Text that you need to type or message prompts look like this.

Note: Notes contain important or helpful information.

CAUTION: Cautions appear before procedures that could cause damage to

equipment if not performed correctly.

WARNING! Warnings tell you when you must follow a specific

procedure or practice to avoid personal injury or death.

Customer Support
If a problem still exists after troubleshooting, call Gerber Field Service
Engineering for assistance. In North America, call Customer Support at
800-999-1448. Outside North America, call your local service office.

Have the following information ready when you call:

• GERBERcutter you are using
• Any special equipment or software you are using, such as the drill,
resealer, or bar code reader option
• Software packages you are using; include the software version numbers
• Equipment number, if available

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