Hoffmann MS-40-SF-NC User manual

11-2018
Hoffmann Machine Company, Inc.
1386 Drexel Road Valdese, NC 28690 –USA
ph: (828) 430 –4510 [e-mail]
www.Hoffmann-USA.com
Touchscreen and Scanner Manual
MS-40-SF-NC Double Miter Saw with
Dovetail Routing Stations
HOFFMANN
Machine
Company, Inc.

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Table of Contents
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1 Table of Contents
1TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................2
2MAIN MENU.............................................................................................................................................3
3SUB MENU NAVIGATION.......................................................................................................................5
3.1 SUB MENU USER ...................................................................................................................................6
4SUB MENU USER (ACCESS LEVELS)..................................................................................................7
5SUB MENU MANUAL AXIS ....................................................................................................................8
6SUB MENU TOUCH (SCREEN)............................................................................................................10
7SUB MENU PARAMETER.....................................................................................................................11
8SUB MENU DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/OS).........................................................................12
9MANUAL ENTRY OF FRAME DIMENSIONS.......................................................................................17
10 SCANNING QR CODES........................................................................................................................18
11 ADDING AND DELETING IMAGES......................................................................................................19
12 QR- CODE STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................20
IMPORTANT:
THIS MANUAL ONLY COVERS DATA ENTRY, I/O AND
ERROR MESSAGES AND QR CODE DETAILS FOR
MS40SF
OPERATOR MUST HAVE ACCESS TO AND BE
THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE MAIN OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR THIS MACHINE AS
WELL AS THE SEPARATE MANUAL FOR THE ELA-2
POSITIONING SYSTEM.
ALL THREE MANUALS MUST BE KEPT WITH MACHINE AT
ALL TIMES.

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Main Menu
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2 Main Menu
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Main Menu
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Processing
To manually select “sawing only” or “sawing and routing”
2
Quantity
Displays number of completed work pieces
3
Groove - L
Displays current position of left hand router motor
4
Groove - Z
Displays current vertical position of router motors
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Groove - R
Displays current position of right hand router motor
6
L axis
Displays current position of automated length stop
7
Groove position
Displays selected positions for three different keyway locations
(grooves).
Positions are entered either via QR code scan or manually via
touch screen.
Measurement is in decimal inches, measured from tip of miter to
center of keyway.
8
Groove length
Displays selected routing length (routing height) for three
different keyway locations (grooves).
Positions are entered either via QR code scan or manually via
touch screen.
Measurement is in decimal inches, measured from top of
machine table to end of keyway.
9
Image display
field
Displays color image of current moulding type –only active if
data is entered by scanning QR code.
Note: Image files are stored on removable USB stick in .png
format.
10
Frame Width
Displays frame width when data is entered by scanning QR
code.
Frame width may also be manually entered in this field.
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Frame Height
Displays frame height when data is entered by scanning QR
code.
Frame height may also be manually entered in this field.
12
Trim Cut
Used to disable automatic work piece counter when making
initial cut on new length of raw material.
13
Navigation
Push to select sub-menu Navigation
14
Reference
Used to start reference sequence on all axes.
Reference sequence is required upon initial start-up of machine.
15
New
Push to reset frame dimensions
16
Horizontal
Spanner
Allows operator to manually active or de-activate horizontal
material clamps
Note; Vertical clamps are always activated and cannot be
switched doff for safety.

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Sub Menu NAVIGATION
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3 Sub Menu NAVIGATION
Sub Menu NAVIGATION is selected to adjust servo drives, axis parameters and to reach other
machine specific menus.
Generally, these settings are adjusted during the installation of the machine and changes are
rarely, if ever, necessary.
Any adjustments should be performed carefully and in small, incremental steps to avoid
damage to machine components.
It is advisable to record the factory setting prior to making any changes.
If you have questions regarding the factory settings, please contact Hoffmann Machine
company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 248 –0100.
This sub menu section is password protected (1961) to avoid unintentional changes.
1
Login
Press to select submenu LOGIN
2
User
Press to select submenu USER
3
Parameter
Press to select submenu PARAMETER
4
Touch
Press to select submenu TOUCHSCREEN
5
Service Axis
Press to select submenu Axis
6
I/O
Press to select submenu I/O (input –output)

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3.1 Sub Menu USER
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3.1 Sub Menu USER
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Password
Field to enter required password
2
Level
Displays current user level.
Level 3 and 4 can be used to change passwords.
3
Language
To select between English and German display language.
4
Date
To set current date.
5
Time
To set current time.
6
Menu
To return the previous menu level.
7
Home
To return to main (home) screen
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Sub Menu USER (access levels)
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4 Sub Menu USER (access levels)
LEVEL
ACCESS
PASSWORD
1
Manual data entry and machine operation
1
2
Allows changes to parameters
1234
3
Full access except password changes for level 4
1961
4
Full access (mfg. access only to this level)
1962

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Sub Menu MANUAL AXIS
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5 Sub Menu MANUAL AXIS
Sample factory setting
–groove left
Maintenance Staff:
Enter actual number
from display for
future reference:
……………………….
Sample factory setting
–groove right
Maintenance Staff:
Enter actual number
from display for
future reference:
………………………
Sample factory setting
–length axis
Maintenance Staff:
Enter actual number
from display for
future reference:
……………………….
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Sub Menu MANUAL AXIS
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Important note for Maintenance Staff:
Numbers shown in screen images are samples only, they are not
necessarily the same numbers as on actual machine.
Please take a moment to enter actual numbers from display
for future reference!
1
Axis selection
Use left and right arrows to select different axis.
2
L - R arrows
Use left and right hand arrows to advance and
reduce settings.
Press double arrows for fast forward/reverse.
3
Display
Displays current position
4
Button "0"
Press to reset axis
fault.
Machine requires recalibration (reference
sequence) after axis fault or error message.
Background color will change from red to green
when reference sequence is completed.
5
RESET-Button
Press to reset.
6
Menu
Press to return to previous screen / menu
7
Home
Press to return to home screen

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Sub Menu TOUCH (screen)
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6 Sub Menu TOUCH (screen)
Press +/- to adjust screen brightness.
For service technician only:
Use displayed IP address to connect to external PC for software maintenance.

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Sub Menu PARAMETER
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7 Sub Menu PARAMETER
Displays all factory settings –adjustments and changes should
only be made if authorized by Hoffmann Service Department.

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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8 Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
These screen shots display status of input and outputs when machine is in operating mode and no errors are
being reported.
NOTE:
Current Error Motor 01 and/or Current Error Motor 02 may be ON (green) during normal
operating mode and can therefore be disregarded!

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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This screen (BR9300) is not used in this machine and can be disregarded!

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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BP = base (home) position
WP = working position

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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9 MANUAL ENTRY OF FRAME DIMENSIONS
The touch screen allows the operator to enter frame
dimensions, keyway locations and routing heights without
the need to scan the information with a QR code.
Press the NEW button
Touch the entry field for frame width or frame
height.
Enter the desired length on the pop-up
keypad and confirm dimension by pressing
ENTER.
Select groove position and routing height and
enter desired dimensions.
Push START to move automatic length stop
to selected position.
Note: A frame corner image will not be displayed when
manually entering data.

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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10 SCANNING QR CODES
Remove hand-held scanner from its holder and aim it at
the desired QR code on worksheet.
Press scanner trigger and use the laser crosshairs to
properly center the code for scanning.
Once read, the code is automatically transferred to
machine’s computer.
The computer uses the assigned SKU to select and
display the corresponding image on the screen so
operator can visually confirm correct moulding style and
moulding color.
The image files are stored on a USP memory stick,
located on the back of the touchscreen (open electrical
enclosure for access).
Handheld Scanner by Datalogic, model Powerscan
D9500 –see attached data sheet and detailed manual on
CD ROM
Never aim scanner at any person or animal –
LASER light can cause eye damage!
Read all relevant safety warnings and instructions in
scanner manual before use.

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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11 ADDING AND DELETING IMAGES
The software is designed to display an image of moulding being
processed to allow for visual verification.
All image files are stored on a USB memory stick, connected to
a USB port on the back of the touchscreen unit –see arrow.
To add or delete image files, remove the USB stick and insert it
into a USB port on a desktop or laptop PC.
All image files must be in *.png format.
All image files must be sized to 300 x 250 pixels.
All file names must match exactly the file name used
in the QR codes.
USB
Example

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Sub Menu DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (I/Os)
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12 QR- CODE STRUCTURE
The QR (quick response) Codes must be created in this exact sequence, with all field semicolon delimited.
Order number;
SKU number;
Frame width;
Frame height;
Keyway 1 P (position);
Keyway 1 D (depth);
Keyway 2 P;
Keyway 2 D;Keyway 3 P;
Keyway 3 D;
Number of frames