HOMAG CUBE User manual

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1 Intended use
The HOMAG CUBE is a mini-computer that is
used for assistance systems, e.g. to control
LED strips for an edgeband shelf, or to
identify material for a label printer.
Features Values
Connection voltage 24 V DC
Connections 2X
Ethernet
2XUSB
I/OS
Operating temperature 10–35 °C
50–95 °F

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Contents
1 Intended use 1
2 Functions / sequences 3
3Operation 4
3.1 Connections/display/buttons 5
3.2 Supply 6
3.3 Button functions 7
3.3.1 Navigating through menus and executing options with the button 8
3.3.1.1 Starting the main menu 8
3.3.1.2 Executing an option or changing to a submenu 8
3.3.1.3 Exiting the menu 9
3.3.2 Menus and options 10
4 Assembly 11
4.1 Stand-alone 12
4.2 Cabinet mounting 13
4.3 Wall mounting 14
4.4 Integration into a saw 15
4.5 Connecting the CUBE 16
4.6 Commissioning 19
5 Status display 20
6 Routine maintenance / Care 23
7 Troubleshooting 24

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2 Functions / sequences
The HOMAG CUBE is used in various
assistance systems. For example:
Cutting Production Set
The cutting assistant provides support when
cutting with the saw and labeling parts.
Sorting Production Set
Each part has its place. The assistant helps
with the sorting of parts in the workshop
Edgeband Management Set
This edge assistant organizes all edge
material in the workshop.
For the individual applications, e.g. control of
LED strips 1.1 or a label printer for identifying
workpieces and edge material 1.2, one
HOMAG CUBE with the associated
components is required in each case.
The corresponding APP from HOMAG can be
downloaded from Google Play Store or
Appstore. The app is needed to control the
CUBE.
See the chapter entitled "Commissioning"
You can also find more information in the
APP.
The HOMAG CUBE must be supplied with
power using the power supply unit provided.
See the chapter entitled "CUBE power
supply"
The CUBE can be connected to the network
and to the device to be connected, e.g. an
LED box, via the two Ethernet interfaces.
There is also a status display on the HOMAG
CUBE. The meaning of the individual colors
and flash codes are listed in the "Meaning of
status display" table.
1.1 LED strip control
1.2 Printer control

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3Operation

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3.1 Connections/display/buttons
Plug connector for plug-in power supply unit
2.1
Ethernet IN RJ45 plug connector for Ethernet
cable from the Internet 2.3
Ethernet OUT (2.4) RJ45 plug connector for
Ethernet cable for connection to the
corresponding peripherals (e.g. LED box) 2.4
USB interfaces, e.g. for printer 2.2
2.1 Connection for power supply unit
2.2 2xUSB
2.3 Ethernet IN (Internet connection)
2.4 Ethernet OUT
2.5 I/Os
2.6 Status display
2.7 Button for functions
Caution
The device may be damaged
• Only devices that require a maximum
current of 100 mA may be connected
to the USB interface.
Note
• The HOMAG CUBE may be used in
indoor spaces only.
• It should not be exposed to direct sunlight
or heat radiation.

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3.2 Supply
A plug-in power supply unit is required to
supply the HOMAG CUBE with power.
The power supply unit is included in the sales
package.
3.1 Type plate
Note
• Only connect the power supply unit for
the CUBE to suitable power supplies.
• For this purpose, note the specifications
on type plate 3.1 of the power supply unit.

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3.3 Button functions
Button 2.7 can be used to execute different
functions through different actions.
By pressing or holding the button, you can
jump into or exit the menus or submenus. The
button can also be used to execute the
various options in the menus or submenus.
The menus and options are displayed with
different colors and LEDs on the status
display of the CUBE. For some options, the
color also indicates whether they are
activated or deactivated.
If the operator does not interact within 30
seconds, the CUBE returns to its initial state.
CUBE restart
The HOMAG CUBE can be restarted as
follows:
Press and hold the button for 4 seconds.
When the button is released, the CUBE is
restarted immediately.
2.7 Sensing device

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3.3.1 Navigating through menus and executing options with the button
3.3.1.1 Starting the main menu
To get to the main menu, press button 2.7
once.
This will take you to the first option.
The color of the HOMAG logo on the
front changes to blue and the first LED
on the corners of the status display
lights up white.
Press the button once more to switch
through the various options of the main
menu.
3.3.1.2 Executing an option or changing to a submenu
To execute an option or to change to a
submenu, the procedure is always the same.
Press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
The logo on the front and the entire
status display light up white.
You have 2 seconds to release the button.
The option is then executed or you
change to the selected submenu.
As long as a selected function is being
executed, the icon lights up white. The LEDs
on the status display show a running light until
execution is finished.
Once the option has been successfully
executed, the logo and status display light up
green. The status display flashes.
If an error has occurred during execution,
both are displayed in red and the display
flashes.
After execution, the CUBE returns to the last
selected menu or submenu.
Note
If the processing time is very short, the
running light is not visible.

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3.3.1.3 Exiting the menu
To exit the main menu or a submenu,
press and hold button 2.7 for more than 4
seconds.
During these 4 seconds, the display
changes its status twice.
After 2 seconds, the display changes
to the status for executing the current
function.
Do not release the button at this point,
otherwise you will execute the selected
function. Keep the button pressed for
another 2 seconds.
The display now changes to the color
of the higher level menu or, if you were
already in the main menu, to the initial
state.
You can now release the button again.
If the operator does not interact within 30
seconds, the CUBE returns to its initial state.
Note
To exit the menu, do not release the button
after 2 seconds, otherwise the currently
selected option will be executed.

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3.3.2 Menus and options
Display for the main menu
The main menu is displayed with a blue logo.
When you jump to the main menu, the first
option is always preselected.
Option: Remote diagnostics
The second option in the main menu allows
you to activate or deactivate the remote
diagnostics connection.
You can thus switch between the two
statuses activated and deactivated.
When the remote diagnostics connection is
deactivated, the second LED of the status
display lights up white.
When remote diagnostics is activated, the
second LED of the status display lights up
blue.
Option: Restore factory settings
With the sixth option, you can restore the
factory settings. Executing the sixth option
resets the password to the initial password.
When this option is selected, the sixth LED
lights up white.
Note
The password for the factory setting can be
found on the type plate of the CUBE. This is
located on the rear.

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4 Assembly
Depending on the application, different
mounting variants are possible for the CUBE:
• Stand-alone, e.g. on the desk
• Cabinet mounting
• Wall mounting
• Integration into a saw
Note
The sales package includes instructions for
mounting and installation.

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4.1 Stand-alone
Free-standing, e.g. on the desk.

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4.2 Cabinet mounting
Separating the parts of the CUBE
The part made of wood can be used as a
drilling template for the cabinet door (or
you may have already processed this with
the CNC program).
Now screw the two halves of the CUBE to
the cabinet door and connect them to
each other using the integrated plug
connector.
Install the housing with the connections
facing down.
Note
The CUBE can be integrated into the edge
rack, for example.
Drawings for the installation of the CUBE
can be downloaded free of charge. For
information on how to do this, see the
enclosed installation instructions.
Note
The part made of wood is superfluous.

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4.3 Wall mounting
The CUBE can be secured with screws (see
drawing for the bore holes and dimensions for
mounting the CUBE on the wall).
In addition, the CUBE can be attached to
magnetic surfaces by means of the magnets
integrated into the housing.

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4.4 Integration into a saw
With this application too, you can install the
CUBE in a self-built rack for a saw.
Drawings for the installation of the CUBE can
be downloaded free of charge.
The CUBE is installed in the door in the same
way as for cabinet mounting.
The individual installation steps are
described in the chapter on cabinet
mounting.

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4.5 Connecting the CUBE
Connect the CUBE at Internet connection
2.3 to a LAN socket in your network using
a LAN cable. The LAN cable is included in
the sales package.
Note
The LAN socket must allow access to the
Internet.
2.3 Internet connection

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Connect the CUBE to the LED box and/or
printer.
Connect the LED box via Ethernet 2.4.
Connect the printer via USB interface 2.2.
2.2 2x USB Interface
2.4 Ethernet connection

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Insert the power supply unit belonging to
the set into the power supply connector on
the CUBE 2.1 and plug it into a suitable
socket.
Check cabling.
2.1 Power supply connection

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4.6 Commissioning
A mobile end device is required for
commissioning. (E.g. a tablet)
Install either the "HOMAG productionAssist"
app or the "HOMAG materialAssist" app on
this mobile end device.
You can find these apps in the Google Play
Store or the App Store.
For more information on installation and
operation, please see the corresponding app.
Note
To log into the app you need a tapio account.

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5 Status display
General meaning of the status
display
Meaning of
status display
status
Color Animation Status light Note
Connect, device
starts
White, logo white Chaser lights Wait
Network error White, logo off Chaser lights Restart the
device
LAN cable not
connected
properly
White, logo
orange
Chaser lights Check the wiring
on the
CUBE/switch/rou
ter
No link White, logo
yellow
Chaser lights Check the wiring
on the
CUBE/switch/rou
ter
No IP address White, logo
purple
Chaser lights Check DHCP
server/router
settings
No Internet White, logo white Flashing Check
firewall/DNS/gat
eway
Remote
diagnostics
active
Yellow/blue, logo
white
Flashing, static Wait, or
disconnect via
Web diagnostics
or button
Network
error/NTP not
available
White, logo blue Flashing Check
router/switch
connections