ARCBRO Voyager Series User manual

「Voyager Series」
CNC Portable Cutting Machine
User’s Manual
Reference: P 218-3
Issue: 1
Revision: 1
Date of issue: January, 2017
ARCBRO
Xinfang Industrial Park NO.218, ChaoYang District, 100024 Beijing, China
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ARCBRO Company.
This User’s Manual is only available for Voyager CNC Portable Cutting
Machine.
Ensure that the operator has read and understood this User’s Manual before
any operation on Voyager CNC Portable Cutting Machine.
There may be few differences between the pictures in this User’s Manual and
the machine you received.
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Contents
Technical Parameters.....................................................................................................6
Notes..............................................................................................................................7
1. Voyager Description...................................................................................................8
1.1. What is Cruiser mini? ..........................................................................................8
1.2. Application ..........................................................................................................8
1.3. Starting, Programming and Nesting....................................................................8
1.4. Composition........................................................................................................8
2. Safety .........................................................................................................................9
2.1. Information for your safety ................................................................................9
2.2 Caution sign........................................................................................................10
3. Packing List...............................................................................................................11
3.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................11
3.2. Packing List........................................................................................................11
4. Installation ...............................................................................................................12
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................12
4.2 Longitudinal rails assembly (Y- axis) ..................................................................12
4.3 Installation of the CNC controller ......................................................................16
4.4 Ground wire connection: .............................................................................17
4.5 Cable Connection instruction for Auto Plasma cut......................................17
4.6 Connection instruction for Auto Flame cut .................................................19
5. Installation of Nesting Software ..............................................................................21
6. Functional Overview ................................................................................................22
6.1. System Functions ..............................................................................................22
6.2Technical specifications ......................................................................................23
7. Main Menu...............................................................................................................24
7.1. Menu Features..................................................................................................24
7.2. Description of Main Menu................................................................................24
8. Automatic Function(AUTO)......................................................................................26
8.1. Description of Automatic Mode Window.........................................................27
8.1.1 SPEED ..........................................................................................................27
8.1.2 PROG, PIERCE and KERF ..............................................................................27
8.1.3 WORKMODE, OPERATE...............................................................................27
8.1.4 Input and output.........................................................................................27
8.1.5 Machining Parameters Indication............................................................27
8.1.6 Selection of coordinate unit ....................................................................28
8.1.7 The six heavy-current control keys on the front panel are designed to
exert heavy-current control of external source. .................................................28
8.1.8[1] BLOWUP .................................................................................................28
8.1.9 [2] RESTIT ....................................................................................................28
8.1.10 [X] TEST .....................................................................................................28
8.1.11 [Y] AU-SPD.................................................................................................29
8.2. Function selection in AUTO mode ....................................................................29
8.2. 1[F1] SECTION ................................................................................................29
8.2.2[F2] MAN......................................................................................................29
8.2.3[F3] RESBREK................................................................................................29

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8.2.4[F4] VIEW .....................................................................................................29
8.2.5[F5] KERF ......................................................................................................29
8.2.6[F6] ASSI .......................................................................................................30
8.2.7. [F3] ROTATE(steel plate correcting feature)..............................................30
8.2.8[F4] MIRR .....................................................................................................31
8.2.9 [F5] SCALE ...................................................................................................31
8.2.10 [F2] WENTAI..............................................................................................31
8.3. Start-up of speed mode (multiplying factor) and automatic mode .................31
8.3.1Manual speed and return speed..................................................................31
8.3.2Machining Speed .........................................................................................31
8.3.3Start of automatic mode..............................................................................32
8.4. Control and adjustment of cutting position in automatic mode......................32
8.4.1 Only the following keys are enabled when the system starts automatic
mode: ...................................................................................................................32
8.4.2. Adjustment of cutting position..................................................................33
8.5. Original Path Return..........................................................................................34
8.5.1Return along original path ...........................................................................34
8.5.2 Return at G00(when reach a piercing point) ..............................................34
8.5.4 Repeat the above operation procedure until the desired effect is achieved.
..............................................................................................................................35
8.5.5 To exit machining mode..............................................................................35
8.5.6 Total row number and beginning row in return process............................35
8.6. Breakpoint Restoration Process........................................................................36
8.6.1. Breakpoint restoration...............................................................................36
8.6.2Attention:.....................................................................................................37
8.7. SECTION(section selection)...............................................................................37
8.7.1. Start SECTION function ..............................................................................37
8.7.2. Two cases for SECTION machining option:................................................37
8.8. MOVE HOLE for Thick Plate ..............................................................................38
8.8.1HOLE.............................................................................................................38
8.8.2 MOVE HOLE.................................................................................................39
8.8.3 NO HOLE......................................................................................................39
9. MAN(Manual Mode)................................................................................................40
9.1. Description of Manual Mode Window .............................................................41
9.1.1 [↑], [↓], [←], [→] directional control keys and [G] Continue Key ............41
9.1.2 【F1】AUTO ..............................................................................................41
9.1.3 【F2】MOVE .............................................................................................41
9.1.4 [F2]P-START, [F3]P-END and Calibration function...................................41
9.1.5 【F6】CLS-CO..........................................................................................42
9.1.6 【F5】ＭＤＩ..........................................................................................42
9.1.7 Speed .......................................................................................................42
10. EDIT Mode..............................................................................................................43
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10.1. Description of EDIT Menu...............................................................................43
10.1.1. 【F1】NEW ............................................................................................43
10.1.2. 【F2】LOAD ...........................................................................................43

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10.1.3. 【F3】SAVE ............................................................................................43
10.1.4. 【F4】DELE.............................................................................................44
10.1.5. 【F5】DELL.............................................................................................44
10.1.6. 【F6】TRAN............................................................................................44
10.1.7. 【F7】SEARCH STRING ............................................................................44
11. Command System ..................................................................................................45
11.1. Description of Programing Symbols................................................................45
11.2. Coordinate System..........................................................................................45
11.3. G: Basic Preparatory Commands ....................................................................46
11.4. M Auxiliary Commands...................................................................................51
12. SETUP (Parameter Setting) ....................................................................................54
12.1. Parameter Description....................................................................................54
12.2. SETUP(parameter setting) ..............................................................................55
12.2.1. Speed parameters....................................................................................55
12.2.2. System parameters ..................................................................................56
12.3. Flame Cutting Parameters ..............................................................................58
12.4. Plasma Parameters Setting .............................................................................59
12.5. Control Parameters Setting ............................................................................60
13. LIBMINIT (Library of Patterns) ...............................................................................62
13.1. LIBMINIT Setting .............................................................................................62
13.2. Selection of Pattern Elements ........................................................................63
13.3. Arrangement and Layout of Pattern Element ................................................63
13.4. User Defined Module......................................................................................64
14. Diagnose.................................................................................................................65
14.1 Check Input/output Ports ................................................................................65
14.2 Output Check ...................................................................................................66
14.3 Input Check ...................................................................................................66
Appendix I: Instructions for Software Upgrading Operation of SH-2012AH...............67
Appendix II: Troubleshooting.......................................................................................68

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Technical Parameters
Type
Voyager 1220
Voyager 1530
Voyager 1860
Effective cutting range 1200x2000mm 1500x3000mm 1800x6000mm
Actual machine size 2000x2500mm 2300x3500mm 2600x6500mm
Input power supply 1 phase, 110V, 220V, 50Hz/60Hz
Input capacity 350W
Cutting model Both plasma and flame cutting
Max travel speed 8000mm/min
Drive motor Step motor
CNC SYSTEM
Display 7’’ color LCD screen
CPU Industrial ARM9 chip
Internal library 24 kinds of shapes
External format TXT or NC format
Language English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, Japanese, Czech and Slovenia
PLASMA CUTTING MODE
Max cutting speed 6000mm/min
Max cutting thickness Depends on plasma power source
Plasma power source Support up to 125A ( not include in standard package )
THC Arc voltage Auto Torch Height Controller
Accuracy ±0.3mm
FLAME CUTTING MODE
Max cutting speed 1000mm/min
Max cutting thickness 150mm
Oxyfuel cutting torch 80mm neck ( can update to 180mm neck if necessary )
THC Manual/ Capacitance auto height controller (optional)
Optional cutting nozzle 4 nozzles ( #1, #2, #3, #4 ) for Acetylene or Propane ( standard package only include propane nozzle)

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Accuracy ±0.5mm
Notes
Note 1: Propane cutting nozzles are included in standard package. Acetylene nuzzles can be ordered.
Note 2: Specific torch assembly must be ordered for Gasoline project.
Note 3: Nesting software standard Wizard is included in standard package.
Note 4: The machine must be grounded reliably when it is working. (Connect the plate and the earth)
Note 5: Clean dust regularly to keep the rail and rack clean for smooth movement.
Note 6: Avoid damage for the LED display screen of CNC system.
Note 7: Equipment use environment:
Ambient temperature: -10℃—+50℃
Environment humidity: 90﹪RH below
Storage temperature: -20℃—+65℃
Sea level elevation: An altitude of 1000 m below

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1. Voyager Description
1.1. What is Voyager?
Voyager is a CNC portable Cutting Machine. It can cut any complex plane figures such as the large-
sized gantry, and Voyager can match both flame torch and plasma cutter.
Its design is compact and its structure is rational, which makes it lightweight, small size and easy to
move. Voyager is applicable both indoors and outdoors.
It is simple and efficient in drawing, nesting and cutting because of the installation of Fast CAM
cutting software.
1.2. Application
Voyager is an ideal CNC Cutting Machine for small, medium scale enterprises.
Voyager is used in industry field widely. It can cut and blanking metal plates such as carbon steel
(flame cutting), stainless steel, copper and aluminum (plasma cutting).
1.3. Starting, Programming and Nesting
The Computer Aided Design or manual drawing of parts can be prepared, nested and directly
transformed into required G-code if you set proper programming parameters. The G-code can be
stored in a USB key if you plug a USB key in the USB port of Voyager CNC cutting Machine. The G-
code is automatically transmitted and the cutting operation may start. The G-code can be transmitted
easily to the memory space of Voyager as well.
1.4. Composition
Voyager consists of a support structure and a central control unit.
The support structure composed of two longitudinal rails (Y Axis). The stability and rigidity of the rails
are guaranteed by two transversal beams.

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The Central Control Unit, containing the electronics commands ,the control panel, the display and
keyboard, moves on these rails and hold the cross beam (X-Axis) supporting the cutting torch.
2. Safety
2.1. Information for your safety
The operator must read and understood the contents of this user’s manual before any operation on
Voyager.
Never hesitate to contact us for assistance when you have any questions or you need help, and you
can reduce the account of time your troubles takes and solve your problem efficiently.
Note: Each of the following description must be verified before any operation on Voyager.
1. The preparing operations have to be performed by technicians that have plentiful experience.
2. All safety precautions must be obeyed in both flame and plasma cutting mode.
3. Keep Voyager away any explosive and flammable material.
4. Never try to cool, ventilate, flush Voyager with oxygen.
5. Grease and oily materials, even clothes, must be kept away from the oxygen.
6. The connectors of gas pipes and torch must be sealed without any leaks in safety.
7. The torch’s nozzle has to be selected according to the cutting to be performed.
8. Only Oxygen gas is available as combustion-supporting gas.
9. The Acetylene or Propane or Methane or Gasoline can be used as fuel gas.
10. Adjust the gas pressure to the following values:
Pre-heating Oxygen: Max 1.5 Mpa
Cutting Oxygen: Max 1.5 Mpa
Fuel: Max 0.1 Mpa
11. Torch ignition and flame adjustment have to be performed according this user’s manual.
12. The gas supply has to be turn off in accordance with the following order in case of backfire or
blockage of the nozzle.
a) Turn off fuel valve
b) Turn off pre-heating oxygen valve
c) Turn off cutting oxygen valve
13. All valves must be turn off when Voyager is not in use.
14. Maintenance must be carried out according to this user's manual, and any maintenance or repair
operations must be performed in the situation that the power supply is cut off.
15. Replacement of any parts must be performed by technicians that have plentiful experience and
only original parts are available.
16. Before operation, the operators must wear protective gloves, glasses, clothes, cross shoes, etc.
17. Handling means: because of equipment base guide at both ends long enough, with a handheld
parts, meanwhile, weight at about 75kg equipment two young people can raise, note carefully
handled and must ensure that equipment in a horizontal position（show as next picture）

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Controller
Notice：⑴: handle with care;
⑵: Put down, prevent hands and feet were clipped by machine;
⑶: Be careful equipment dumping or tip over.
18. The machine should be each half a month for rack-and pinion with lubricating oil.
19: The machine put in place before the ground level, ensure
2.2 Caution sign