LPKF ProtoMat 93s Bedienungsanleitung
ProtoMat 93s
(June 95)
Manual
English version
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG
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LPKF Laser & Electronics AG
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LPKF ProtoMat is a registered trademark of LPKF Laser & Electronics AG.
MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
HP-GL is registered trademark of the Hewlett Packard Corporation.
All other trademarks registered for the corresponding owners.
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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
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7.11 Cleaning the PCB ............................................................................46
7.12 Practical tips ....................................................................................47
8 Appendix .........................................................................................................49
8.1 Maintenance......................................................................................49
8.2 Serial port SERIAL 1..........................................................................50
8.3 Serial port SERIAL 2..........................................................................51
8.4 Motor connection...............................................................................52
8.5 Mill head connection..........................................................................52
8.6 EPROMs............................................................................................52
8.7 Fuses, commuting the device voltage................................................53
8.8 Inventory of available tools ................................................................56
8.9 Spare parts for the LPKF ProtoMat 93s.............................................58
8.10 Concluding remarks.........................................................................59
9 Index................................................................................................................60
10 Declaration of conformity for LPKF ProtoMat 93s.........................................62
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1 Introduction
The LPKF ProtoMat 93s mill/drill unit is a circuit board plotter which can be used
to produce prototype PCBs and gravure films, and for engraving aluminum or
plastic.
Familiarity with the BoardMaster driver program of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s is
essential for operation of the machine. Operation of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s with
the LPKF93s.EXE machine driver is described in the LPKF ProtoMat 93s Driver
Manual. The LPKF ProtoMat 93s is controlled from the serial port of a PC.
In order to make any guarantee claims, if necessary, it is absolutely vital to follow
the instructions of this manual before putting the machine into operation. For
machines exported to other countries of the European Community the guarantee
conditions of the corresponding country apply.
1.1 Characteristics of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s
Voltage: 200-240V (or 100-120V)
Power consumption 200VA
Speed of high-speed spindle max. Approximately 60000/min
Weight ca. 40kg (88 Pounds)
Drilling performance: max. 60 strokes/min
Resolution (smallest step): 0.0079375mm (0.0003125 Inch)
Operating data:
Humidity: 60% max.
Temperature: 15-250C (59o-77o)
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2 General Information
2.1 Scope of supply
1. 1 LPKF ProtoMat 93s machine unit with integrated electronics
2. 1 null modem cable (LPKF ProtoMat 93s control unit-computer), AT-Adapter
9/25-pol
3. 1 set of accessories (Drafting Tape, Allen wrenches, alignment pins, tweezers,
brush, 7 mm wrench, 2 red two-pin strips)
4. 1 power cable
5. This manual
2.2 Optional accessories
The following accessories can be supplied for the LPKF ProtoMat 93s:
1. Vacuum system with fine filter (2 micron or better). The fine filter is essential
when handling materials containing glass fiber such as for FR4 base material.
2. Machine table
3. Noise and dust guard hood
4. Pen holder
5. Solder and plated through hole dispenser unit LPKF DispoMat
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2.3 Safety precautions
• In order to be able to guarantee the safe operation of the system the user
must have read this manual and especially the safety precautions printed
in bold types!
• Never reach into the machine while it is running!
• Remember that the machine changes speed automatically during the
process!
• Only change the tool when the mill/drill motor is not spinning!
• Insert the tool into the clamping device as far as it will go!
• Never operate the control PC simultaneously when working with the
device!
• Operator with longer hair must wear a hair net!
• If you modify the equipment yourself, the equipment's safety can no
longer be guaranteed and no guarantee claims can be accepted!
• Please take note that some materials may produce cancerogenous dust or
hazardous gases. Ask your supplier of the materials.
• Always work with the vacuum device!
• When using chemicals please take note of the safety notes on the
containers or separate security sheets delivered with them!
• Keep the workplace tidy.
2.4 Air-borne sound
The continuous sound level at the work place during operation is 71 dB (A).
This value does not include the vacuum unit.
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2.5 Installation
1. Unpack the LPKF ProtoMat 93s carefully (for detaching the security screws
see drawing on the next page). Then loosen the transport safety devices.
These devices are marked red and are located:
Locking of the X-axis - wood panel above the X motor (safety device 2)
Locking of the Y-axis - directly at the head to the left (safety device 3)
Locking of the Z-axis - Phillips screw ( safety device 4)
2. Important! The equipment must stand on a flat and firm base in order to
work properly!
3. Set up the circuit board plotter so that the connecting cables to the electronic
unit can move freely.
4. Connect the LPKF ProtoMat 93s to the computer with the null modem cable
supplied with the system (COM1 or COM2).
5. Connect the LPKF ProtoMat 93s control unit power cord.
6. Fit the Vacuum to the adapter (suitable for stay tube no. 111124 of a Nilfisk
industrial vacuum unit).
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Transport safety devices of the LPKF ProtoMat 93s
Description of the transport safety devices
1. Safety device 1 Attaching the machine safely to the transport support
2. Safety device 2 Securing the X-axis
3. Safety device 3 Securing the Y-axis
4. Safety device 4 Securing the mill/drill head
Keep all transport safety device and mount them accordingly if the machine is to
be shipped.
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2.6 Machine orientation
+ x
+ y
1
2
3
4
5
LPKF ProtoMat 93s: the x-axis is the longer direction of movement
CAUTION! Keep fingers and any other items out the area of movement!
Description of the main machine positions:
1. PAUSE position. The machine will move to this point to load or turn the
material to be machined.
2. HOME position. This is the relative 0.0 position and MUST lie on the machine
mirror (X) axis (two-pin system) and serves as the reference X=0,Y=0 position
for the machine driver (BoardMaster and LPKF ProtoMat 93s).
3. Two-pin slide with hole for alignment pin.
4. Reference pin for front two-pin strip.
5. Tool change position (absolute zero position). The tool is changed here.
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