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ELBO CONTROLLI E236+ - User Manual

ELBO CONTROLLI E236+
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INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL REV. 1.0 – 10/20

Table of Contents

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Summary

Product Certification and Compliance

Compliance with Safety Directives

Declares E236+ conforms to safety standards like Machinery, EMC, LVD, RoHS, WEEE directives.

Important Warnings and Manual Usage

Manual Introduction and Purpose

Manual is integral part of apparatus, keep for reference; provides necessary info for correct use.

Purpose of the Operation Manual

To acquaint operator with operating directions, maintenance, and procedures from introduction to disposal.

Typographical Conventions Used

Explains how chapters and paragraphs are identified and how notes are formatted.

Product Presentation and Features

Mechanical Specifications

Details mechanical specifications like measuring range, base material, spindle type, dimensions, and weight.

Electronics and Optics Details

Describes vision system, transducers, sensor, magnification, display, and touch screen.

Software Features

Lists software functions like machine origin management, tool tables, tool corrector storage, and measurement capabilities.

Available Options

Lists optional items like additional spindles, mini-label printer, and support table.

Preparation and Installation Guide

Packing List and Contents

Lists components included in the presetter packaging for checking before installation.

Safety Norms and Precautions

Proper Machine Usage Guidelines

Describes the instrument's purpose for tool presetting and measuring dimensions, emphasizing proper use.

Handling During Transport and Storage

Provides guidelines for handling the instrument during packaging, transport, and storage to prevent damage.

Installation Procedure: Unboxing

Installation Procedure: Final Steps

Continues unboxing instructions, including rotating the unit and removing lifting plates. Mentions QR code for video.

Front View Component Identification

Rear View Component Identification

Identifies key components on the rear of the presetter, including ports (USB, RS232), power entry, and earthing terminal.

Power Supply and Connection Setup

Recommended Operating Conditions

Specifies environmental conditions for optimal performance, such as temperature, lighting, and humidity.

Power Supply and Connection Details

Details the 24V DC power supply, interchangeable adapters, and the electric connection panel layout.

USB Port Connectivity

RS-232 Serial Port

Describes the RS-232 serial port, its connector configuration, and communication parameters.

Connecting the sPrint-S Label Printer

Details how to connect the s'Print-S label printer via the serial port and its label compatibility.

Label Printer Connection and Settings

Printer Configuration and Troubleshooting

Explains printer setup parameters and how to resolve issues like no labels or incomprehensible printing.

Command Description and Interface

Display Panel Overview

Describes the LCD touch-screen interface, its main functions (Machine Origins, Tool Set, etc.), and displayed information.

Axis Movement Controls

Rapid Axis Movement

Details how to use the quick movement handle for fast axis positioning, with a warning to avoid limit stops.

Fine Axis Movement

Describes how to use the fine movement knobs for precise axis positioning for measurement.

Spindle System and Maintenance

Replacing Rotating Spindles

Provides detailed procedures for safely removing and installing rotating spindles and adaptors.

Manual Spindle Brake Operation

Explains the function of the spindle brake for locking rotation and its operation, with a torque warning.

Basic Instrument Functions

Instrument Power-On Procedure

Details the procedure for powering on the presetter, including software loading and initial axis reference.

Instrument Power-Off and Standby

Language Selection

Describes how to change the display language using the touch screen interface.

Tool Collimation Process

Introduction to Collimation

Explains collimation as detecting measurement points using a vision system, describing the process and advantages.

Image Focusing for Measurement

Details how to frame the tool and use control bars to achieve the best image focus for accurate measurements.

Focusing Control Bars Explained

Collimation Modes Overview

Introduces two collimation modes: fixed central reticule and automatic. Mentions manual measurement possibility.

Auto-Targeting Measurement Mode

Measuring on Fixed Reticule

Explains how to use the fixed grid for measurements, emphasizing tangency and movement direction for accuracy.

Measurement with Angular Reticle

Measurement with Circular Reticle

Explains using a fixed circular reticle to match tool profiles with circumference arcs and setting measurement units.

Special Measurement Cases

Discusses how the presetter automatically recognizes tool orientation and prioritizes measurements.

Manual Optical Measurement

Using the Instrument

Machine Origin Setup

Guides on setting a starting reference (origin) for measurements, including default M0 and creating new origins.

Radius vs. Diameter Display

Unit Selection (mm;inch)

Details how to switch between millimeter and inch units for displaying measurement values.

Absolute vs. Incremental Modes

Geometric Analysis and Label Printing

Geometric Analysis Procedures

Covers tool cleaning, acquiring points for analysis, and how the system recognizes lines or circumferences.

Printing Tool Measurement Labels

System Settings Configuration

Vision System Calibration

Explains how to calibrate the vision system to adapt the image to axes, necessary after replacement or memory deletion.

Touch Screen Calibration

Guides on calibrating the touchscreen to correlate touch points with LCD coordinates, especially after settings restoration.

Verifying and Saving Touch Screen Calibration

Explains how to verify touch screen calibration and save new settings for future use.

Linear Axes Measurement Compensation

Details how to correct measurements due to temperature variations by modifying compensation parameters for X and Z axes.

Activating Linear Compensation

Describes how to input actual dimensions to calculate compensation factors and how to activate/disconnect linear compensation.

Restoring Default Instrument Settings

Explains how to restore default settings, including deleting data and performing vision system calibration.

Machine Origin Management

NC Machine Origin Setup

Discusses establishing reference points for Z-axis measurements and transferring dimensions to the presetter.

Default Machine Origin (M0)

Creating New NC Machine Origins

Guides on creating new machine origins (M1-M9) by inserting a resetting gauge and accessing the menu.

New Origin Data Input

Details entering password, selecting units (mm/inch), and inputting radius/diameter for a new machine origin.

Finalizing New Machine Origin Setup

Covers inputting tool length, saving modified data, and confirming the new active origin.

Multifunction Origin Configuration

Explains how to configure axes counting direction and assignment (X/Z) for different machine types.

Axes Configuration and Direction Reversal

Details axis configuration, reversal counting, and the 'attention' symbol for non-default settings.

Activating a Machine Origin

Guides on selecting and activating a previously registered machine origin from the list.

Editing or Deleting Machine Origins

Explains how to open the origins menu, select an origin, and use password to edit or delete it.

Confirming Machine Origin Deletion

Details the confirmation steps for deleting a machine origin, including handling associated toolsets.

Toolset Management

Introduction to Toolsets

Explains toolsets as lists for managing up to 99 tools associated with a machine origin.

Creating and Measuring Toolsets

Guides on creating new toolsets, associating them with machine origins, and handling the 'no toolset' warning.

Defining Tools within a Toolset

Details defining tool corrector numbers and storing X, Z dimensions and radius after collimation.

Toolset Profile Analysis and Measurement

Explains analyzing tool profiles, geometric calculations, and measuring radius using fixed reticule.

Editing Toolsets

Guides on accessing, editing, searching for, or deleting tools within a toolset.

Deleting Toolsets and Tools

Explains how to delete entire toolsets to free up memory and the confirmation process.

Printing Toolset Labels

Details how to print labels with tool data and image using the s'Print-S printer.

TD236+ Software Usage

Connecting Presetter to PC

Explains connecting the E236+ to a PC via USB and the requirements for software detection.

Software Registration Process

Guides on registering the TD236+ software online to receive updates and access full functionality.

Using the TD236+ Software

Describes the software's startup process, data import, and directory structure.

Data Export and Import

Explains how to import/export data and configure machine settings like post-processor templates and tool numbers.

Tool Chart Display and Printing

Details how the tool chart is displayed in a grid form and how to print it.

Moving Tool Charts

Explains how to move tool charts to another machine and confirms the operation with potential differences.

Configuration and Data Restore

Covers editing software interface language and restoring data (origins, tool charts) from backup copies.

Restoring Data from Backup Files

Details accessing the 'Restore data' menu to select and confirm backup copies, warning about overwriting current data.

Updating the Presetter BIOS

Explains how to update the presetter's BIOS using files from the manufacturer's website.

BIOS File Transfer and EPCS Programming

Describes the process of transferring the BIOS file and programming EPCS after reception.

EPCS Operations and System Reboot

Details erasing, writing, and verifying EPCS, followed by hardware programming and rebooting the presetter.

Instrument Maintenance

Ordinary Maintenance Tasks

Outlines simple, regular maintenance tasks to keep the presetter efficient and precise.

Lubrication Procedures

Provides guidance on cleaning and lubricating gauges, adaptors, and spindles using specific products.

Cleaning Display and Optics

Instructs on cleaning the display panel and optical system using appropriate cloths and detergents.

Granite Base Cleaning

Advises on periodically cleaning the granite base with alcohol or degreaser for proper operation.

Troubleshooting Guide

Introduction to Troubleshooting

Introduces the chapter as a guide to solve common presetter problems with checks and corrective actions.

Basic Problem Diagnosis

Lists initial problems like 'presetter does not turn on' or 'difficulty displacing Z-axis', with causes and solutions.

Troubleshooting Measurement Accuracy

Addresses problems related to incorrect counts, non-repetitive measurements, and vision system alignment.

Troubleshooting Printer Issues

Covers troubleshooting for the S'Print-S label printer not working or labels being incorrectly spaced.

Instrument Disposal

Waste Material Disposal Information

Provides information on proper disposal of waste materials according to EU directives, emphasizing separate collection.

ELBO CONTROLLI E236+ Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandELBO CONTROLLI
ModelE236+
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish