Roland PNC-900 manual

R OL A N D D G C OR P OR A T ION D E SK TO P SIG N M A K E R USER'S MANUAL[...]

CAUTION 1) Unauthorized copying or transferral, in whole or in part, of this manual is prohibited. 2) The contents of this operation manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. 3) The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error, please [...]

i T ypographic Conventions This manual uses certain typographic symbols, outlined below. This indicates a point requiring particular care to ensure safe use of the product. : Failure to heed this message will result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may result in serious injury or death. : Failure to heed this message may r[...]

ii T o Ensure Safe Use If you find some abnormality, immediately turn off the power switch and check the user's manual to find out what is wrong. CAUTION Handle the power cord with care. Do not step on or damage the power cord, or allow heavy objects to be placed atop it. Failure to heed this may result in electrocution or fire. CAUTION Do not[...]

iii About the Labels Affixed to the Unit These labels are affixed to the body of this product. The following figure describes the location and content of these messages. Rating plate Do not allow the hands near the platen while in operation.[...]

iv T o Ensure Correct Use NOTICE Do not install in an area subject to dust or high humidity or with poor ventilation. 3 2 1 NOTICE When the unit is not in use for an extended period, detach the power supply plug from the AC outlet. NOTICE This product is a precision instru- ment and must be handled with care. NOTICE Do not connect to an AC outlet t[...]

1 Copyright © 1993 ROLAND DG CORPORATION Thanks and Best Wishes Thank you very much for purchasing the CAMM-1 PNC-900. Since we wish you many years of productive use of your PNC-900, we ask you to read this manual and make yourself familiar with the PNC-900’s operational procedures and requirements before running it. If you find some abnormality[...]

2 1 PRECAUTIONS • When Moving the PNC-900... Do not try to pick up or move the PNC-900 by grasping the top area of the unit -- be sure to use both hands to grip the PNC- 900 securely on the left and right sides. • Precautions Regarding Placement • When choosing a place to set up the PNC-900, make sure you have a space that is at least 488 mm [...]

3 3 P ART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS • Front View Tool Carriage The tool carriage is where the blade holder is mounted. The tool carriage performs the cutting by moving the tool left/right or up/down. Stationary Pinch Roller During cutting, this roller holds the sheet down so that it is in contact with the grit roller. Guide Lines Align the sheet with t[...]

4 • Operation Panel POWER/ERROR LED This lights up when the power is switched on, and flashes when an error is generated. SETUP LED This lights up when the SETUP key is pressed. Cutting can be performed when this is lit. PAUSE LED This lights up when the PAUSE key is pressed to pause the PNC-900. PEN MODE LED This lights up when the PEN MODE key [...]

5 4 BASIC OPERA TION 4-1 Making the Connection with the Computer * Always make sure that the power is off on both the computer and the PNC-900 whenever any cables are connected or disconnected. Serial interface cable Cables are available separately. One which you are sure matches the model of computer being used should be selected. When the PNC-900[...]

6 4-3 Installing the Blade * Always make sure the power switch is off before installing (or replacing) the blade. To prevent injuries, be very careful when handling the blades. Do not touch the tip of the blade with your fingers, as the cutting performance of the blade will be impaired. • Installation (1) Insert the blade into the blade holder un[...]

7 4-4 Loading the Sheet — SETUP Key • Turning on the Power * When the power switch is pressed to turn on the unit, the tool carriage moves. Take care to ensure that your hands or other objects do not become caught in the moving parts. When turning the power to the unit off and then on again, wait at least 10 seconds after switching the power of[...]

8 • About the Cutting Area Use the , , , and keys to move the tool carriage to the position on the sheet where the origin point is to be set. ORIGIN SE T → About 1 mm (about 0.04") About 15 mm (about 9/16") Movable pinch roller Stationary Pinch Roller Y X Cutting area 280 mm (11") 24,998 mm (984-1/8") The SETUP LED flashes o[...]

9 4-6 Cutting T est to Check Blade Force — , , , , and TEST Keys Before carrying out actual cutting, you may wish to perform a "cutting test" to check whether the unit produces the cutout satisfactorily. This "cutting test" allows you to determine whether the settings you have for the blade force are appropriate. See below for[...]

10 4-7 Downloading Cutting Data The unit will begin cutting when it receives cutting data sent from the computer. • Software Settings When cutting with commercially available application software, select PNC-900 as the setting for the output device. (If the PNC-900 cannot be selected, choose any model in the CAMM-1 series -- PNC-1900/1600, PNC-18[...]

11 • Continuing Cutting Cutting After Changing the Sheet Again carry out the procedure described from "Loading the Sheet" on page 7 to "4-7 Downloading Cutting Data" on page 10. * If a sheet of the same type is used, there is no need to perform a cutting test. Continuing Cutting on the Same Sheet Refer to "4-5 Setting the[...]

12 (3) Stick application tape over the completed work. Press down firmly on the application sheet to remove air bubbles. If you do not press firmly enough the cut area will not stick to the surface. (4) Carefully apply the work at the desired location, while keeping it as straight as possible. Rub over the application tape to make sure the work is [...]

13 5 SETTINGS FOR EACH FUNCTION • Using the Sheet Effectively (Rotate function) — ROT A TE Key and ROT A TE LED If there is still unused material on the right side, rotation allows you to use this remaining material effectively. This function sets the origin point at the bottom right and rotates the text (or graphics) 90 ° . You have already l[...]

14 • Plotting on Paper Media — PEN MODE Key and PEN MODE LED The PNC-900 is also capable of plotting on paper media using plotter pens made by this company. You should use only thick water-based fiber-tipped pens. Since the design of the PNC-900 differs inherently from that of dedicated plotters, it does not accommodate functions such as high-s[...]

15 6 ABOUT THE BLADE If the blade becomes dull When the blade starts to lose its sharpness, try gradually increasing the blade force (refer to page 8, "4-6 Cutting Test to Check Blade Force"). Increasing the blade force temporarily allows the blade to perform better. However, once the blade no longer provides reliable cutting, it is worn [...]

16 7 WHA T TO DO IF ... If the PNC-900 doesn't run... PNC-900 • Is the PNC-900 power on? Turn on the power. • Is the unit in SETUP status (the SETUP LED is lit)? If the SETUP LED is not illuminated, make sure the sheet is loaded correctly and press the SETUP key to illuminate the SETUP LED. • Is the PAUSE LED illuminated? If the PAUSE ke[...]

17 • If you are using a program that you have created yourself, have correct commands been sent? The PNC-900 is equipped with the CAMM-GL III instruction system. For details, refer to "8 List of CAMM-GL III Instructions" on page 18. • Do the DIP switch settings match the settings made for the application software? Refer to "4-2 D[...]

18 8 LIST OF CAMM-GL III INSTRUCTIONS *1: -(2 26 -1) — +(2 26 -1) *2: 0 — +(2 26 -1) *3: -(2 26 -1) ° — +(2 26 -1) ° *4: 21 (16) — 3A (16) , 3C (16) — 7E (16) • mode1 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation H H None Move to User Origin D D x1, y1..., xn, yn xn: Absolute X-axis coordinate [*1] yn[...]

19 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation !NR !NR [terminator] None Not Ready !PG !PG n [terminator] n: [-1600 — +1600 mm] Page Feed !ST !ST n [terminator] n: [0, 1] Select Tool • Instructions in mode1 and mode2 Instruction Format Meaning of Parameter [Parameter Range (Default)] Explanation OA OA; None O[...]

20 9 LIST OF DEVICE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Device control instructions are used to determine the communication sequence between the PNC-900 and computer through RS-232C interface and to tell the computer the current PNC-900 state. Among them, some device control instructions set the output specifications of CAMM-GL III instructions. Each device contr[...]

21 Error Possible cause code and action 0 No I/O errors 10 Cause: after execution of an output command, other output instructions are sent before the output was not completed. Action: let the computer to read the PNC- 900 output by the output instruction and then send another output instruction. 11 Cause: an error occurs in a device control instruc[...]

22 10 LIST OF OPTIONS Option name Product number Description Spare blade (for ZEC-U1005 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) standard vinyl sheet) Spare blade (for thick, ZEC-U5025 Cemented carbide blade (5 pcs/set) fluorescent vinyl sheet) Blade holder XD-CH1 Blade holder (1 piece) Ajustable Blade Holder XD-CH2 Blade holder (1 piece) Water-based XD-[...]

23 Mechanism Media-movement method Acceptable sheet widths 50 mm ~ 305 mm (1-15/16" ~ 12") Maximum cutting area Width: 280 mm (11") Length: 24998 mm (984-1/8") (Accuracy assured up to 1600 mm (62-15/16")) Acceptable paper widths 50 mm ~ 305 mm (1-15/16" ~ 12") Acceptable paper types High-quality paper Tools Cutter[...]

24 • Interface Specifications Signal number Terminal number Signal number Pin Connection NC 36 18 HIGH** HIGH* 35 17 GND NC 34 16 GND GND 33 15 NC HIGH* 32 14 NC NC 31 13 HIGH* GND 30 12 GND 29 11 BUSY 28 10 ACK 27 9 D7 26 8 D6 25 7 D5 24 6 D4 23 5 D3 22 4 D2 21 3 D1 20 2 D0 19 1 STROBE Signal number Terminal number Signal number Pin connection N[...]

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