CYBELEC CybTouch 8 G User manual
User Manual
for Shears
August
2016
V3.1
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The Intuitive Programming
Table of conTenT
Safety......................................................................................................................1
General Safety............................................................................................................................... 1
Signs and Icons appearing in this Manual.................................................................................. 2
General warning............................................................................................................................. 2
Information.................................................................................................................................... 2
Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 2
Navigation .................................................................................................................................... 2
Getting started with CybTouch 8 G .........................................................................3
General navigation ....................................................................................................................... 4
Menu Button ................................................................................................................................ 4
Status Pages Zone ........................................................................................................................... 4
Screen Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 4
Status page .................................................................................................................................... 5
User Preferences .......................................................................................................................... 5
Language ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Length Units .................................................................................................................................. 6
Show axes position values................................................................................................................. 6
AutoCut TDC Time......................................................................................................................... 6
Sheet support .................................................................................................................................. 6
Materials ....................................................................................................................................... 7
RFLink.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Clear indexation ............................................................................................................................. 8
Set Clock........................................................................................................................................ 8
Touchscreen Calibration................................................................................................................... 9
Brightness xx% Eco xx% ................................................................................................................ 9
Program Counter Mode.................................................................................................................... 9
Manual Axes Movement............................................................................................................. 10
The Intuitive Programming
Service Page ................................................................................................................................ 11
Set Axis ........................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................11
Information...................................................................................................................................12
Defrag..............................................................................................................................................................12
Format .............................................................................................................................................................12
Internal backup ..............................................................................................................................................12
Options configuration....................................................................................................................13
Serial number .................................................................................................................................................13
Computer ID...................................................................................................................................................13
Option list .......................................................................................................................................................13
New option code.............................................................................................................................................13
Basic Page Description..........................................................................................14
Program Page ............................................................................................................................. 14
Available functions on the Program page ...........................................................................................14
Current step (sequence) number..................................................................................................................14
Extra Cutting Features....................................................................................................................15
Back gauge button..........................................................................................................................................15
Back gauge position .......................................................................................................................................15
Blade gap.........................................................................................................................................................15
Cutting offset ..................................................................................................................................................16
Cutting length.................................................................................................................................................16
Hold-downs pressure......................................................................................................................................16
Number of parts .............................................................................................................................................16
Optional features ...........................................................................................................................17
Automatic cut..................................................................................................................................................17
Sheet support..................................................................................................................................................17
Return to sender.............................................................................................................................................17
Anti-twist..........................................................................................................................................................18
Thin sheet support .........................................................................................................................................18
The Intuitive Programming
Ejector .............................................................................................................................................................18
Scrap hatch .....................................................................................................................................................18
Auxiliary functions .........................................................................................................................................18
Basic Parameters Page................................................................................................................ 19
Available parameters on the Basic page .............................................................................................19
Material ...........................................................................................................................................................19
Material thickness...........................................................................................................................................20
Back gauge retraction ....................................................................................................................................20
Creating a Part Program........................................................................................21
Basic Parameters......................................................................................................................... 21
Next-Part Function..................................................................................................................... 22
Cycles and quantities......................................................................................................................23
Saving and Loading a Program..............................................................................24
Saving a Program........................................................................................................................ 24
Loading a Program..................................................................................................................... 24
Deleting a Program .................................................................................................................... 24
EasyCut Page.........................................................................................................25
Making a cut on the EasyCut Page ............................................................................................ 25
Error and Warning Messages.................................................................................26
Warning Messages ...................................................................................................................... 26
Error Messages............................................................................................................................ 29
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Safety
The users must have Read and UndeRstood, but most of all must Respect the
directives described in this manual.
All people coming into contact with the machine on which the numerical
control is installed, whatever their function or whatever state the machine is in
(assembly, disassembly, start-up, production, maintenance, repairs) must have
read and understood the requirements concerning the security and the entirety
of the directives of operation described in the manuals delivered with the
machine.
General SafeTy
The operator must be properly trained to work with the machine
on which the numerical control is installed. Improper use of the
numerical control can cause heavy damage on equipment and/or
injuries to people.
Modification of machine parameters can cause important material damage or
lead to irregular product quality.
Do not expose the numerical control to excessive humidity so as to avoid any
risk of electrocution and any deterioration of the equipment.
Make sure the numerical control is disconnected from the mains power before
carrying out any cleaning. Do not use liquids based on alcohol or ammoniac.
In case of malfunction of the numerical control, call a technician.
Do not expose the numerical control to direct sun rays or any other heat source.
Do not place the numerical control in the neighborhood of magnetic equipment
such as transformers, motors or devices which generate interference (welding
machines, etc.).
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SiGnS and iconS appearinG in ThiS Manual
While using this manual, you will come across the signs and icons represented here
below: they are directly related to the safety and security of persons. Carefully follow this
advice and inform others about it.
General warning
Information
Settings
Navigation
This warning sign appears in the manual whenever it is necessary to pay attention to
rules, instructions or advice. The correct sequence of operations is to be followed in order
to avoid damage to the machine.
Symbolizes a serious personnel danger
This warning sign appears in this manual whenever an important information needs to be
taken into consideration. Pay attention to this sign and follow the instructions given.
This sign appears in this manual whenever setting instructions are given. Pay attention to
this sign and follow the sequence of instructions given.
This icon appears in this manual to give navigation information, to give the path to the
subject treated in the chapter.
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GettinG Started with CybtouCh 8 G
Depending on software evolutions and the type of shear controlled by the CybTouch
(configuration/capabilities), the present manual may not fully correspond to the CybTouch
that you currently have. However, differences are only minor.
Touchscreens are pressure sensitive. Do not press down hard on the
screen.
Pressing hard on the screen will damage the display. Such damage is
not covered by manufacturer warranty!
Do not use sharp and/or pointed objects (sheet metal, screwdriver,
metal pen ball, etc.) to touch the screen.
Use only your fingers (with or without gloves on) or a plastic pen. Make sure that your
gloves do not have metal particles encrusted in the finger tips as they may also damage
the screen.
Take a few minutes to practice pressing gently on the screen, you will find that the screen
is very reactive and it is pleasant to use.
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Menu Button
General naviGaTion
The Menu button allows you to directly select (jump to) the desired screen. The
content of the menu changes contextually.
The Status pages zone gives access to the Status page (see page 5). This is really a
zone that is active at any moment from any page.
Screen Cleaning To clean the screen while the CybTouch is on, touch the button.
Use only a damp and smooth cloth with soap or a neutral detergent.
Status Pages Zone
NEVER use solvent, petrol, benzene, alcohols, etc.
Add step
or next step
Status Pages Zone
Menu Button
Screen Cleaning button
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(Menu Button) →Other menus →User preference
uSer preferenceS
The Status page shows the status of all inputs and outputs and axes positions of the NC.
This feature is very useful during setup or during phone service with a machine installed in
the field.
This page is accessed from anywhere by pressing the Status Pages Zone (see page 4).
To exit the Status page, press on the arrow on the left.
STaTuS paGe
To exit the User Preference page, touch the button.
Press arrow to
exit Status Page
On the upper line, a cycle
message may appear
indicating the cycle phase
the machine is executing
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Language To browse through the available languages, simply touch Language on the screen.
Available languages are:
• EN English.
• CN 中文.
• CZ Český.
• DE Deutsch.
• ES Español.
• FR Français.
• IT Italiano.
• NL Nederlands.
• PL Polski.
• PT Português.
The list of available languages is subject to change and may increase over time.
• RU Pусский.
• TR Türkçe.
• TW 台灣.
Length Units
Sheet support
AutoCut TDC
Time
This parameter allows choosing between mm, inch and none for the length unit to be
used in the CybTouch.
This parameter allows choosing if the sheet support returns into position automatically
or manually at the end of a cycle. When Manual return is selected, the operator has to
press the button or the pedal at the end of a cut for the sheet support to return to its
original position.
This parameter allows defining the waiting time (max 2 seconds) at top dead center
between 2 cuts in Automatic cut (see page 17) mode.
It is used to give the operator enough time to position the sheet against the back gauge
before the blade comes down again.
When none is selected, the units used are millimeters.
Show axes
position values
This function will display the axes positions on the Program Page (see page 14).
• When set to no, the positions of the axes are displayed during the respective
movements.
• When set to yes, the positions of the axes are constantly displayed under their
respective set-point values.
This preference is of course only available on machines equipped with a sheet
support, and under certain conditions.
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Materials Touching Materials opens the Materials page, where the default characteristics for each
material can be changed, or a new material can be configured.
The Materials page displays:
• Material: Selected material (here Steel).
• Default thickness for the material.
• Density: Default density for the material (here 7.85 kg/dm3).
• Displayed: If the material will be available to be selected for use (here yes).
• Predened thickn.: Allows defining up to 7 different predefined thicknesses for the
selected material.
In the table at the bottom of the screen, the min and max columns must be filled for each
material. Whether or not extra sets of values are added, the software simply extrapolates
values between two completed columns.
This page may not be available, depending on the machine parameters’
configuration. To be allowed to access the Materials page, a level 2 password is
required.
Table of default values for
the selected material
Touch a heading to add a
set of default values
Blade gap tolerances
(lines must be activated
by touching their title)
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Touch the eld you
want to modify
Use the up and down
arrows to modify the
selected eld
Set Clock Allows the user to set the time and date on the CybTouch.
RFLink When activated, this function allows communication between the CybTouch and a laptop
computer, onto which Cybelec’s RFLink dongle is plugged in. This function’s default status
is off, and it is automatically reset to off every time the NC is turned on.
Clear indexation When activated, this function clears the index and the machine will search for them, as
it does when turning the power on, allowing the operator to re-index its machine without
turning it off.
Three predefined default materials are available (steel, stainless steel, aluminum), but
others can be added.
To add a material:
1. Touch Material and select a non-configured material (Mater X) from the list.
2. Enter the new material’s characteristics.
3. Touch the name (Mater X) to display the keyboard and enter the name of the new
material.
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Touchscreen
Calibration
As a tall operator will tend to touch higher than a smaller one on the screen, this function
allows the calibration of the touch screen, and also makes sure that it is operating
correctly.
setting instructions:
Simply follow the instructions on the page to calibrate the touchscreen.
Use your finger or the plastic tip of a pen to calibrate the
Touchscreen. Never use sharp objects as this will damage the screen.
Brightness xx%
Eco xx%
Here the brightness of the screen for normal mode and Eco mode can be defined:
1. Touch the mode for which you want to modify the brightness.
2. Use the buttons to set the brightness.
Program Counter
Mode
Select here if the part counter must count up (from 0 to the desired quantity) or down
(from the desired quantity to 0).
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Manual axeS MoveMenT
In the course of setting up a machine, it is sometimes necessary to be able to move the
axes manually, for example when changing the tooling. This can be done on this page.
(Menu Button) →Other menus →Manual movement
setting instructions:
1. Select the axis that you want to move:
• for the back gauge X axis.
• for the blade gap.
• for the cutting angle.
2. Touch the buttons to move the selected axis.
3. Use the foot switch (Low Speed Down movement) and this button (High Speed
Up) to move the beam.
If no specific duration is entered, the axis will move as long as the command
(pedal or button) is activated.
Select the axis you want
to move manually by
touching its icon To move the beam
precisely, enter a duration
for the pulse here
Menu Button
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Service paGe
(Menu Button) →Other menus →Service →Service
Set Axis
Maintenance
Allows the operator to manually adjust the position of the back gauge (axis X).
The Maintenance page displays the hardware status of the CybTouch and lets the
operator perform different maintenance actions.
All the following actions require codes and should only be performed by
technicians or upon request of a technician.
(Menu Button) →Other menus →Service →Service →Maintenance
This function must be used with utter care and only by experienced
personnel. Wrong settings may mechanically damage the machine.
Settings are lost after indexing the machine.
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Defrag
The defragmentation function is made automatically and rearranges the memory space
of the CybTouch. Upon request from a technician, it is however possible to do it manually
from here. Simply follow the instructions given in the yellow pop-up window.
Format
This function will erase all data in the CybTouch. Only use this with the help of a
technician.
Internal backup
This function is specially designed for OEM and support.
Usually a machine parameters’ backup is made by the machine manufacturer or the
company who services the machine. This backup allows a maintenance technician to
restore original working parameters if necessary.
Should there be a need to restore parameters, call on a maintenance technician and
follow his instructions.
Do not try to use this function unless you are in dire need.
Information The Information page displays the names and versions of the softwares installed on the
CybTouch. Pressing the Advanced button shows more detailed information.
(Menu Button) →Other menus →Service →Service →Information
To Advanced information
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Options
configuration
Touching this menu opens the following page, where one can find the computer’s
identification and manage the machine’s options.
(Menu Button) →Other menus →Service →Service →Options configuration
Serial number
This is the serial number of the CybTouch. It is entered at the factory at the end of the
machine’s initial setup and is related to the machine’s option list.
Computer ID
This line displays an identification code that is unique to each CybTouch and guarantees,
together with the serial number, a correct identification of the machine.
Option list
This function opens a yellow pop-up window where all the options installed on the
CybTouch are displayed.
New option code
The function opens an alphanumerical pad where the code of the new option must be
entered. The format of an option code is: ABC-DEF-GHI-JKLM
Changing the serial number means that all the options installed on the
machine can be lost.
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proGr aM paGe
baSiC PaGe deSCriPtion
Available
functions on the
Program page
Insert step here
Delete current step here
Go to selected step here
Select the step to jump
to here
Current step (sequence) number
Touching the step number will open a
yellow pop-up window as shown here, with
3 different actions to choose from:
• Insert step: this function will insert a
step after the current one.
• Delete step: this function will erase the
current step.
• Go to step: this function allows jumping
directly to the desired step.
The Program Page is normally the working page, from which the cuts are executed, and
most of the navigation originates from and leads to.
The small number next to this button displays the total number of sequences in
the program.
Material thickness
Start – Stop
Optional features buttons
Interactive message line
Menu Button
Extra Cutting Features
Back gauge position
Back gauge button
Add step or next step
Pump button
(if congured)
Program number
Current step (sequence)
number
Repeat sequence button
(inactive here)
Material
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