GRAVOGRAPH M20 PIX Bedienungsanleitung
F2220 701 - 09.2008 - ENG - (UPDATED EDITION NUMBER : 2)
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User Manual
M20 PIX
Machine
Electronic Engraving Machine
First Contact
M20 PIX
M20 PIX Machine - Electronic Engraving machine . 2 First Contact
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TYPE OF MACHINE : M20 PIX Electronic Engraving Machine
MANUFACTURER : GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS
BP 15 - Z.I. - 10600 LA CHAPELLE SAINT LUC - FRANCE
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for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance, or
use of this material.
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by Gravotech Marking SAS to notify anybody of such revision or changes.
Gravotech Marking SAS can not be held liable for any problems arising out of the application or use of any products,
circuits, or software described herein. Neither does it convey a license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of
third parties.
Gravotech Marking SAS provides no warranties whatsoever on any software used in connection with a Gravograph
Engraving System, express or implied. Neither does it guarantee software compatibility with any off-the-shelf software
package or any software program that has not been written by Gravotech Marking SAS.
Intended use of this system must be followed within the guidelines of this manual. In no event will Gravotech Marking
SAS be liable for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by customer, or for any economic loss, physical injury, lost
revenue, lost prots, lost savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages incurred by any person,
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All Rights Reserved.
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Summary
Information about regulations .............................................................4
Conformity Standards.......................................................................................................................4
Electrical security.............................................................................................................................4
Presentation.........................................................................................5
Contra-indications ...........................................................................................................................5
Stages of unpacking........................................................................................................................6
Unpacking - Contents of package.......................................................................................................6
Description...........................................................................................7
Front view of the machine.................................................................................................................7
Rear view of the machine..................................................................................................................8
Control panel of the machine.............................................................................................................9
Installation ........................................................................................10
Physical installation advice.............................................................................................................. 10
Electric installation advice.............................................................................................................. 11
Electrical connections of the machine ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting the M20 PIX machine to a PC ........................................................................................ 12
Switching the machine on............................................................................................................... 14
Problems...................................................................................................................................... 14
Switching the machine off............................................................................................................... 14
Mechanical block............................................................................................................................ 14
Switching on again......................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the engraving software in Windows XP (machine controlled by GravoStyle Quick PIX on PC) ........ 15
From the transfer to the engraving ....................................................16
Positioning the plate onto the vice.................................................................................................... 16
Adjusting the spindle pressure......................................................................................................... 18
Launching the engraving................................................................................................................. 19
General maintenance .........................................................................20
Adjusting the machine.................................................................................................................... 21
Technical characteristics....................................................................23
Physical characteristics .................................................................................................................. 23
Electrical characteristics.................................................................................................................. 24
Engraving softwares characteristics.................................................................................................. 25
Optional accessories....................................................................................................................... 25
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Information about regulations
Conformity standards
This hardware was designed and build in conformity with the relevant EC marking and EEC directives :
• "Machine Security" Directive 98/37/EEC (22/06/98).
• "Electromagnetic compatibility" Directive 2004/108/EC
• "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/EC
Themodicationortransformationofthisequipment,theadaptationandinstallationof
accessoriesnotrecommendedbyGRAVOTECHMARKINGSAS,theinstallationofthisequi-
pmentinamanufacturingprocess,thepilotingbyarobot,theconnectiontoanexternal
automaton,modifythecharacteristicsofthismaterialandcanmakeitnotcompliantwith
theEuropeanDirectivesitissubjected.Thesemodicationsvoidstheresponsibilityofthe
manufacturer.
Inthiscase,thepersonwhotsthemachineandtheequipmentisresponsiblefortheEC
complianceofthenalworkstation.
Electricalsecurity
This hardware complies with standards EN 60204-1 and EN 60950-1, which also refer to the LASER system safety stan-
dard CEI 825-1 (08/2001).
The different security levels the input/output answer are indicated for each connector in the chapter «Rear view of the
machine». Two security levels are possible :
- Dangerous voltage (power supply, accessories, plugs ...).
- Very low security voltage.
Machinesecurity
This hardware is in conformity with the norm EN ISO12100-1 and EN ISO12100-2.
Electromagneticcompatibility
This hardware is in conformity with electromagnetic compatibility norms:
• EN 55022 - classe B ; EN 61000-3-2 ; EN 61000-3-3 (emission in residential, commercial, and light industrial
environment)
• EN 61000-6-2 (immunity in industrial environment)
All the cables used with this hardware must be in conformity with the electronic compatibility standards, norm EN 55022
- class B.
Electricalsecurity
Thismaterialis«class1».ThemainsplugMUSTalwaysbeconnectedtoaneutralsocket
andcomplywiththeregulationsinforceinthecountryofinstallation.Ifyoudonothave
aplugofthistype,haveoneinstalledbyanapprovedelectrician.Undernocircumstances
shouldyoudepartfromthisinstruction.
The manufacturer bears no responsibility towards any user where alterations have been carried out contrary to the ma-
nufacturer’s specications, notably with respect to electrical/electronic elements.
Anyoperation,otherthanthosementionedhere,mustonlybecarriedoutbyanapproved
Gravographtechnician.
Donottakethemachineaparttorepairorcleanit:thiswillvoidyourguarantee.
Thissymbolindicatesthatoncethisequipmenthasreachedtheendofitsusefullife,it
mustnotbedisposedofwithnon-sortedmunicipalwaste,inaccordancewiththeEuropean
Directive2002/96/EC.
The equipment must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for processing,
sorting,andrecyclingofWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(DEEE).
The elements which compose Electrical and Electronic Equipment may contain
substanceswhichhaveharmfuleffectsontheenvironmentoronhumanhealth.
By following these instructions, you are helping the environment, contributing to the
preservation of our natural resources, and protecting human health.
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Presentation
Themachinemustneverbehandledwithoutanadultpresent.Keepthemachine,wires
andcablesoutofchildren’sreach.
Contra-indications
Thismachineisonlydesignedforlightengravingpurposesandmustneverbeusedfor
otherapplications.
Neverusethismachineforsawingordrilling.
Donotusethismachineforworkingwithwood.
Donotusethismachineinexplosiveenvironment.
Thismachineisonlydesignedforoneuser.Donotletseveralpeopleusethemachine
simultaneously.
• If the machine is not to be used for a long period, unplug the electricity supply and cover the machine (packaging,
cover, lid...)
• Do not move the engraving head by hand unless mechanical block of the machine as described in the paragraph "Me-
chanical block" of this manual's "Installing" chapter.
• Do not spill any liquids onto the machine (drinks, cleaning fluids…) unless when recommended by
GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS (example : lubrication).
• Do not place any object on the machine other than that to be engraved.
• The machine should never be used with anything other than Gravograph accessories and tools.
• Never hold the material to be engraved in your hands. Only use the GRAVOGRAPH clamping systems designed for your
machine.
• Make sure that the material is well clamped before starting to engrave.
• During engraving, do not use this machine without a nose (depth regulating nose or vacuum nose) in order to avoid
projections of swarf.
• Do not take the engraving material out of the machine during engraving.
• If the engraving must be stopped, use the function key provided for this purpose on the keyboard of the machine..
Toavoidanyrisksofbeingcrushedbythemachineduringengraving,donotstandnear
thetools(thetravelareaofthetoolis3.9"x3.9" -100x100mm).
Donotleanoverthespindleholder.
Toavoidanyrisksofgettingburnt,theprotectivehousingofthe
machine must be always closed, except when carrying out
adjustments.
CAUTION-LASERRADIATION(pict.2)
Donotstareintobeam
Laserdiode-Wavelength:630-680nm-Max.Output<1mW
CLASS2LASERPRODUCT
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Stagesofunpacking
OnlyonepeopleisnecessarytounpacktheM20PIXmachine.
Beforeopeningthecardboardbox,checkthatitistherightwayup.
After opening the box:
1. Takeoutthedocuments.
2. Takeouttheboxofaccessories.
3. Takeoutthemachine.
Makesurethatnocomponentsaremissingfromthepackaging.Ifanyparthasbeenfor-
gottenpleasegetintouchwithyourGRAVOGRAPHdealer.
Keep all the packaging materials so that you can move your machine in total safety. This packing was conceived to gua-
rantee the protection of the machine during its transport (for a return in repair for example).
This packaging is in conformity with European recycling standards.
Unpacking-Contentsofpackage
Checktheconditionofthepackagingwhenyoureceiveit.Ifthereareanysignsofda-
mage,informthecarrierandyourGRAVOGRAPHdealerimmediatelybyrecordeddelivery,
specifyingtheexactnatureoftheproblem.
Contentofpackage
A. One M20 PIX engraving machine
C. User instructions (on CD)
E. One mains cable for the external power supply (F)
F. One external power supply 24V - 100W
P. One USB cable
(for the machines which are controlled by PC)
T. One pair of jigs
Contentoftheaccessoriesbag
D2. One short allen key (2 mm )
D3. One brush
D4. One allen key (1.5 mm )
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Description
The M20 PIX is an engraving machine.
It has a keyboard for controlling the machine
Files to be engraved are transferred from the computer to the machine by the intermediary of a cable which is plugged
into the USB port on the M20 PIX machine.
The actual engraving process is controlled by the spindle.
The M20 PIX is a machine for at work :
- It is supplied with a vice.
The M20 PIX machine cover
a maximum engraving surface area of 3.9"x 3.9"
(100 x 100 mm) (Max. pen diameter = 1.1" =28 mm).
Front view of the machine
Engraving table
A. Standard base
B. Controlpanel(exible 9-key control keyboard)
C. Vice
E. Protective housing
H. Accessories drawer
J. Tool holder
K. Adjustment knob of the spindle pressure
(4 positions)
L. General shutdown button used as an immediate stop
M. Open-close tightening knob of the jigs
T. One pair of jigs
M20 PIX
Tool holder
(photo 2)
J1. Diamond
J6. Indexnger
J9. LASER diode
CAUTION - LASER RADIATION
Do not stare into beam
LASER diode - Wavelength: 630-680nm - Max. Output < 1mW
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
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Rear view of the machine
Each connection responds to one of the following security levels :
- Dangerous voltage.
- Very low security level.
N1- Externalpowersupplyconnection24V - 100W - very low safety level
N2 - USB port - very low safety level
N3 - Not available with this machine - very low safety level
N4 - Not available with this machine - Very low security level
The machine must always be switched off before connecting or disconnecting a cable as
indicated on label displayed on the back of the machine :
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Control panel of the machine
START (engraving start)
PAUSE
JOYSTICK
VALIDATION
MANUAL Z REF
SHIFT
+ = SPINDLE MOTOR (Spindle motor On/Off)
+ = AUTO Z REF
+ = RED, LASER POINTER (Laser pointer On/Off)
+ X,Y MACHINE SETTING
+ Z MACHINE SETTING
+ ENGRAVING CYCLE
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Installing
Before carrying out the following operations, make sure the machine is switched off and
unplugged, switch (L) to position 0 (photo 1).
Physical installation advice
•PuttheGravographmachineontoastableat,cleansurfacewithmini.sizesof 12.2" x 13.4" (310 x 340 mm).
Make sure the machine is well-ventilated (pict. 1 and 2). Do not prevent the air circulation under the machine.
•Cleartheworksurfacesothatyoucan
-easilyandquicklyaccessallexternalpartsofthemachine,
- quickly gain access, in case of necessity, the general shutdown button (L) of the machine,
- make sure that all moving parts of the machine have enough room to move freely,
- avoid any accidental unplugging of the cables.
The machine’s power supply cable being used as a sectionning device, it must be easily
accessible and the wall plug must be installed near the machine and must also be easily
accessible.
The connectors screws must be very tight to avoid accidental disconnection of the cables
while the machine is turned on as this could permanently damage the electronic cards
(label ).
•ProtectGravographequipementagainst:
- Moisture (rain, snow, condensation…),
- Heat (direct sunlight, heating…),
- Brusque temperature changes,
-Dust(exhaustpipe),
- Liquid splashes, spillages on the electronic rack, cables and connections, and any other part of the machine;
unlessrecommendedbyGRAVOTECHMARKINGSAS(ex.:lubrication),
- Vibrations,
- Electric or electronic radiation.
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