GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS Ring Cube User manual

F5095 701 - 06.2011 - ENG - (UPDATED EDITION NUMBER : 3)
Before installing and using this machine, you must read this user guide carefully.
Keep it in a safe place, in case you need to refer to it later.
User Manual
Electronic Engraving Machine
First Contact

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TYPE OF MACHINE : Electronic Engraving Machine
MANUFACTURER : GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS
BP 15 - Z.I. - 10600 LA CHAPELLE SAINT LUC - FRANCE
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circuits, or software described herein. Neither does it convey a license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of
third parties.
GravoTech Marking SAS provides no warranties whatsoever on any software used in connection with a Pro-Pen Engraving
System, express or implied. Neither does it guarantee software compatibility with any off-the-shelf software package or
any software program that has not been written by GravoTech Marking SAS.
Intended use of this system must be followed within the guidelines of this manual. In no event will GravoTech Marking
SAS be liable for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by customer, or for any economic loss, physical injury, lost
revenue, lost prots, lost savings or other indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages incurred by any person,
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Summary
Information about regulations .............................................................5
Conformity Standards.......................................................................................................................5
Electrical security.............................................................................................................................5
Presentation.........................................................................................6
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................6
Contra-indications ...........................................................................................................................6
Precaution in use of the touchscreen .................................................................................................6
Stages of unpacking........................................................................................................................7
Unpacking - Contents of package.......................................................................................................8
Description.........................................................................................10
Front view of the machine............................................................................................................... 10
Engraving table........................................................................................................................................ 10
Chuck..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear view of the machine................................................................................................................ 11
Engraving machine connections.................................................................................................................. 11
Installation ........................................................................................12
Physical installation advice.............................................................................................................. 12
Electric installation advice.............................................................................................................. 12
Electrical connections of the machine ............................................................................................... 13
Switching the machine on............................................................................................................... 14
Problems...................................................................................................................................... 14
Switching the machine off............................................................................................................... 14
Switching on again......................................................................................................................... 14
Inside engraving................................................................................15
Composition of your inside engaving job (Steps 1 to 4)....................................................................... 15
Positioning a thin ring onto the jaws and Inside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5) ....................................... 18
Positioning a wide ring onto the jaws and Inside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5)...................................... 20
Positioning a thin bracelet onto the jaws and Inside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5)................................. 22
Positioning a wide bracelet onto the jaws and Inside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5)................................ 25
Outside engraving (Option)................................................................28
Composition of your outside engaving job (Steps 1 to 4)..................................................................... 28
Positioning a ring onto the jaws and Outside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5) ............................................ 31
Positioning a thin bracelet onto the jaws and Outside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5)............................... 34
Positioning a wide bracelet onto the jaws and Outside Engraving (Steps 4 and 5).............................. 37
Other menus and parameters.............................................................40
Language conguration - Congurate menu ................................................................................... 41
Others parameters of conguration - Congurate menu ................................................................... 42
Password modication - Congurate menu .................................................................................... 43
Fonts and logos Management - Manage Menu.................................................................................. 44
General maintenance .........................................................................45
Touchscreen cleaning ..................................................................................................................... 45
Adjusting the reference points of the machine - Adjust Menu............................................................. 45
Update the RingCube software - Update Menu ................................................................................. 56
Update the Operating System - Update Menu .................................................................................. 59

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Technical characteristics................................................................... 63
Physical characteristics ..................................................................................................................63
Electrical characteristics..................................................................................................................64
Engraving software characteristics ...................................................................................................64
Optional accessories.......................................................................................................................64

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Information about regulations
Conformity standards
This hardware was designed and build in conformity with the relevant EC marking and EEC directives :
• "Machine Security" Directive 2006/42/EE
• "Electromagnetic compatibility" Directive 2004/108/EC
• "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/EC
 Themodicationortransformationofthisequipment,theadaptationandinstallationof
accessoriesnotrecommendedbyGRAVOTECHMARKINGSAS,theinstallationofthisequi-
pmentinamanufacturingprocess,thepilotingbyarobot,theconnectiontoanexternal
automaton,modifythecharacteristicsofthismaterialandcanmakeitnotcompliantwith
theEuropeanDirectivesitissubjected.Thesemodicationsvoidstheresponsibilityofthe
manufacturer.
Inthiscase,thepersonwhotsthemachineandtheequipmentisresponsiblefortheEC
complianceofthenalworkstation.
Electricalsecurity
This hardware complies with standards EN 60204-1 and EN 60950-1.
The different fuses of the machine comply with the IEC 127-2 norm (International Electric Committee).
The different security levels the input/output answer are indicated for each connector in the chapter «Rear view of the
machine». Two security levels are possible :
- Dangerous voltage (power supply, accessories, plugs ...).
- Very low security voltage.
Machinesecurity
This hardware is in conformity with the norm EN ISO12100-1 and EN ISO12100-2.
Electromagneticcompatibility
This hardware is in conformity with electromagnetic compatibility norms:
• EN 55022 - classe B ; EN 61000-3-2 ; EN 61000-3-3 (emission in residential, commercial, and light industrial
environment)
• EN 61000-6-2 (immunity in industrial environment)
All the cables used with this hardware must be in conformity with the electronic compatibility standards, norm EN 55022
- class B.
Electricalsecurity
 Thismaterialis«class1».ThemainsplugMUSTalwaysbeconnectedtoaneutralsocket
andcomplywiththeregulationsinforceinthecountryofinstallation.Ifyoudonothave
aplugofthistype,haveoneinstalledbyanapprovedelectrician.Undernocircumstances
shouldyoudepartfromthisinstruction.
The manufacturer bears no responsibility towards any user where alterations have been carried out contrary to the ma-
nufacturer’s specications, notably with respect to electrical/electronic elements.
 Anyoperation,otherthanthosementionedhere,mustonlybecarriedoutbyanapproved
Pro-Pentechnician.
Donottakethemachineaparttorepairorcleanit:thiswillvoidyourguarantee.
 Thissymbolindicatesthatoncethisequipmenthasreachedtheendofitsusefullife,it
mustnotbedisposedofwithnon-sortedmunicipalwaste,inaccordancewiththeEuropean
Directive2002/96/EC.
The equipment must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for processing,
sorting,andrecyclingofWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment(DEEE).
The elements which compose Electrical and Electronic Equipment may contain
substanceswhichhaveharmfuleffectsontheenvironmentoronhumanhealth.
By following these instructions, you are helping the environment, contributing to the
preservationofournaturalresources,andprotectinghumanhealth.

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Presentation
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the RingCube machine et de faire conance à notre savoir faire dans le domaine de la gra-
vure.
Thanks to its innovative design and with its performance results, the RingCube machine combines exibility and full
featured performance without sacricing simplicity, ease of use, or ease of maintenance.
 Tobeginwith,wehighlyrecommendthatthisentiremanualbereadbeforeattempting
to use the RingCubemachine.Themanualincludesimportantinformationaboutsafety,
assembly,use,andmaintenanceoftheRingCubemachine.
 Themachinemustneverbehandledwithoutanadultpresent.Keepthemachine,wires
andcablesoutofchildren’sreach.
The RingCubeengravingmachineisahighperformancemachine:
Alldispositionscontributingtothesafetyofusemustimperativelyberespected.
Contra-indications
 This machine is only designed for inside and outside engraving bracelets or rings and
mustneverbeusedforotherapplications.
Donotusethismachineinexplosiveenvironment.
Thismachineisonlydesignedforoneuser.Donotletseveralpeopleusethemachine
simultaneously.
• If the machine is not to be used for a long period, unplug the electricity supply and cover the machine (packaging,
cover, lid...)
• Do not move the engraving head by hand unless mechanical block of the machine as described in the paragraph
"Mechanical block" of this manual's "Installing" chapter.
• Do not spill any liquids onto the machine (drinks, cleaning fluids…) unless when recommended by
GRAVOTECH MARKING SAS (example : lubrication).
• The machine should never be used with anything other than Pro-Pen accessories and tools.
• Never hold the material to be engraved in your hands. Only use the Pro-Pen clamping systems designed for your
machine.
• Make sure that the material is well clamped before starting to engrave.
• Do not take the engraving material out of the machine during engraving.
• If the engraving must be stopped, use the function key provided for this purpose on the keyboard of the machine.
Toavoidanyrisksofbeingcrushedbythemachineduringengraving,stayclearofthe
chuckandthediamondtip. 
Precautioninuseofthetouchscreen
 Tocleanthesurfaceofthetouchscreen,wipeitgentlywithsoftclothdampenedbyalcohol.
Donotexposeittoorganicsolvent.
Donotcontactorscratchthesurfaceofthetouchscreenwithhardmaterialssuchasmetal
orglassorwithone'snail.
Keepthetouchscreenawayfromdirectsunlight,alsoavoidtheminhigh-temperaturand
highhumidityenvironmentforalongperiod.
Liquidinthetouchscreenishazardoussubstance.Incaseacontactwithliquidcrystal
material is occured, be sure to immediately wash such material away by soap and
water.

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Stagesofunpacking
Beforeopeningthecardboardbox,checkthatitistherightwayup.
1. Openthebox.
2. Takeoutthemachinewiththeinsideboxusingthetwohandles.
Makesurethatnocomponentsaremissingfromthepackaging.Ifanyparthasbeenfor-
gottenpleasegetintouchwithyourPRO-PENdealer.
Keepallthepackagingmaterialssothatyoucanmoveyourmachineintotalsafety.This
packingwasconceivedtoguaranteetheprotectionofthemachineduringitstransport
(forareturninrepairforexample).
ThispackagingisinconformitywithEuropeanrecyclingstandards.

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Unpacking-Contentsofpackage
 Checktheconditionofthepackagingwhenyoureceiveit.Ifthereareanysignsofda-
mage, inform the carrier and your PRO-PEN dealer immediately by recorded delivery,
specifyingtheexactnatureoftheproblem.
Contentofpackage
A. A RingCube engraving machine
C. User instructions (on CD)
D. an accessories drawer
E. One mains cable for the external power supply (F)
F. One external power supply
Contentoftheaccessoriesdrawer
-Standard(InsideEngraving)
D1. A diamond tip for rings
D2. An adjustable diamond tip for bracelets
D3. 3 rings/bracelets jaws
D4. An adjustable jaws for rings
D5. One short allen key
D6. Two reference rings : - Interior diameter of 21 mm
- Width of 3 mm
D11. A reference bracelet: - Interior diameter of 70 mm
- Width of 10 mm

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-Option(OutsideEngraving)containsthefollowingadditionalelements
D7. A dimond tip for bracelets
D8. A dimond tip for rings (longer)
D9. 3 rings/outside engraving jaws
D10. An adjustable diamond tip holder for outside engraving (for D7 and D8)

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Description
The RingCube machine is a machine for engraving bracelets, wedding rings and rings.
RingCube is a stand-alone machine dedicated to jewellery boutiques.
It has a colour touch-screen (5,7") for preparing and controlling your engraving using an easy-to-use and intuitive
engraving software installed in your machine.
The actual engraving process is controlled by a diamond tip.
The object to be engraved is held in place by 3 jaws tted onto the chuck with concentric fastening (consult your PRO-
PEN dealer to nd out about the various types of jaws available).
The RingCube machine covers a maximum engraving area of 250 x 15 mm.
Front view of the machine
Engraving table
A. Base
B. Color touch-screen (5,7")
C. Stylus
D. Accessories drawer
E. Location for the outside engraving diamond tips
F. SD Card slot
G. USB slot
J. Chuck (concentric fastening)
K. Tightening ring
L. Main stop button (On/Off)
Chuck
J1. Location for 3 jaws
J2. Location for the inside engraving diamond tips
J3. Directional arrow