Mitsubishi Electric MELDAS 600M Series User manual

CNC
600M Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BNP-B2237J(ENG)
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MELDAS is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Other company and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or
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Introduction
This instruction manual is mainly targeted for milling machines and machining centers.
This is to be used as a guide when using MELDAS 600M Series, the software-fixed
type of CNC (NC hereafter) systems which are designed to execute high-performance
contour control.
This instruction manual describes the screen operations of the MELDAS 600M Series
so as to be read thoroughly before using.
Read the "Precautions for Safety" given on the next page to ensure safe use of the
CNC.
Details described in this manual
CAUTION
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction
manual issued by the machine manufacturer takes precedence over this manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "Not Possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added.
Refer to the specifications issued by the machine manufacturer before using.
Refer to the manuals issued by the machine manufacturer for each machine tool
explanation.
Some screens and functions may differ or may not be usable depending on the NC
version.
General precautions
(1) Refer to the documentation below for details on programming.
MELDAS 600M Series Programming Manual ...................................... BNP-B2239
MELDAS 600M Series Programming Manual (M2/M0 format)............. BNP-B2240
(2) The font used with MELDAS 615M/635M is Meldas Gothic, developed by RICOH
COMPANY LTD. under the license agreement with RYOBI IMAGIX CO.
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Precautions for Safety
Always thoroughly read the specifications issued by the machine manufacturer, this
manual, related manuals and attached documents before installation, operation,
programming, maintenance or inspection to ensure correct use.
Do not use this numerical controller, before understanding the construction safety items
and cautions.
This manual ranks the safety precautions into "DANGER", "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
When the user may be subject to imminent fatalities or major
injuries if handling is mistaken.
When the user may be subject to fatalities or major injuries if
handling is mistaken.
When the user may be subject to injuries or when physical
damage may occur if handling is mistaken.
Note that even items ranked as " CAUTION" may lead to major results depending on
the situation. Observe the important information described below in any case.
DANGER
Not applicable in this manual.
WARNING
Not applicable in this manual.
CAUTION
1. Items related to product and manual
For items described as "Restrictions" or "Usable State" in this manual, the instruction
manual issued by the machine manufacturer takes precedence over this manual.
Items not described in this manual must be interpreted as "Not Possible".
This manual is written on the assumption that all option functions are added. Refer to
the specifications issued by the machine manufacturer before using.
Refer to the manuals issued by the machine manufacturer for each machine tool
explanation.
Some screens and functions may differ or may not be usable depending on the NC
version.
2. Items related to installation and assembly
Always ground the signal cable to ensure stable operation of the system. Ground the
NC unit, power distribution panel and machine to a one-point ground to establish the
same potential.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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CAUTION
3. Items related to preparations before use.
Always set the stored stroke limit. If not set, the axis could collide at the machine end.
Always turn the power OFF before connecting/disconnecting the input/output device
cables. The NC and input/output device could be damaged if the cable is connected
in the power ON state.
4. Items related to screen operation
To set the tool compensation amount (tool length and tool radius) during automatic operation,
set it during single block stop. (Refer to section "3.1 Tool offset amount screen" for details.)
Pay close attention to the sequence operation when carrying out forced data setting
(forced output) in the I/F diagnosis screen.
All the data in the NC memory is erased when formatting. Be sure to use the transfer
function to transfer all the necessary data to another storage device before
formatting.
The actual data is rewritten when parameter input and tool compensation amount
change commands (40 sets or more) are issued using a G10 command during
graphic check.
To prevent the influence of data loss and data transformation over the line, always
carry out data comparison after transferring a machining program.
Do not change the machine parameters without prior consent from the machine
manufacturer.
5. Items related to programming
If there is no value after the G command, the operation will be the "G00" operation
when the program is run due to key chattering, etc., during editing.
" ; " "EOB" and " % " "EOR" are symbols used for explanation.
The actual codes are: For ISO: "CR, LF", or "LF" and "%".
Programs created on the Edit screen are stored in the NC memory in a "CR, LF"
format, but programs created with external devices such as the FLD or RS-232C may
be stored in an "LF" format.
The actual codes for EIA are: "EOB (End of Block)" and "EOR (End of Record)".
Do not change the fixed cycle program without prior consent from the machine
manufacturer.
6. Items related to operation
Program so the mirror image function is turned ON/OFF at the mirror image center.
The mirror image center will deviate if the function is turned ON/OFF at a position
other than the mirror image center.
Do not enter the movable range of the machine during automatic operation. Make
sure not to place hands, legs or face near the spindle during rotation.
Always carry out dry run operation before actual machining, and confirm the
machining program, tool offset amount and workpiece coordinate system offset
amount.
Do not turn OFF the NC and data server power during communication (S) between
the NC and data server. Failure to observe this could lead to NC or data server
damage.
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CAUTION
7. Items related to faults and errors
If the BATTERY LOW warning is output, save the machining programs, tool data and
parameters to an input/output device, and then replace the battery. If the BATTERY
alarm occurs, the machining programs, tool data and parameters may be damaged.
After replacing the battery, reload each data item.
If the axis overruns or makes an abnormal noise, press the emergency stop button
immediately, and stop the axis.
8. Items related to maintenance
Do not apply voltages on the connector other than those indicated in this manual.
Doing so may lead to destruction or damage.
Incorrect connections may damage the devices, so connect the cables to the
specified connectors.
Do not connect or disconnect the connection cables between each unit while the
power is ON.
Do not connect or disconnect any PCB while the power is ON.
Do not replace the battery while the power is ON.
Do not short-circuit, charge, overheat, incinerate or disassemble the battery.
Dispose of the spent battery according to local laws.
Do not replace the backlight while the power is ON.
Dispose of the spent backlights according to local laws.
Do not replace the cooling fan while the power is ON.
Dispose of the old cooling fan according to local laws.
Do not replace the HDD while the power is ON.
Dispose of the old HDD according to local laws.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 SCREEN OPERATIONS
1. Operating the Setting and Display Unit ................................................................... I−1
1.1 Setting and display unit......................................................................................... I– 1
1.2 Screen transition diagram..................................................................................... I– 6
1.3 Screen selection procedures................................................................................ I– 7
1.4 Setting data .......................................................................................................... I– 8
1.4.1 Setting numerals and alphabetic characters................................................. I– 8
1.4.2 Inputting operations ...................................................................................... I– 11
1.5 Screen operations................................................................................................. I– 12
1.5.1 Setting a manual value command (S, M, T, B)............................................. I– 12
1.5.2 Changing the valid area................................................................................ I– 14
1.5.3 Changing the absolute value/incremental value setting................................ I– 15
1.5.4 Changing the display axis............................................................................. I– 17
1.5.5 Selecting a device, directory and file............................................................. I– 18
1.5.6 Changing the display system........................................................................ I– 25
1.5.7 Changing the menu ...................................................................................... I– 26
1.5.8 Menu operations........................................................................................... I– 27
2. Monitor (Operation) Screens...................................................................................... I– 28
2.1 Position Display 1 screen (Position display1 screen) ........................................... I– 28
2.1.1 Changing the counter display ....................................................................... I– 30
2.1.2 Executing manual value commands............................................................. I– 31
2.1.3 Presetting the counter (Counter set, origin set, origin cancel)...................... I– 31
2.1.4 Changing the display axis............................................................................. I– 32
2.2 Position Display 2 screen (Position display2 screen) ........................................... I– 33
2.2.1 Setting manual value commands.................................................................. I– 34
2.2.2 Changing the counter display ....................................................................... I– 34
2.2.3 Correcting the buffer..................................................................................... I– 35
2.2.4 Changing the display axis............................................................................. I– 38
2.3 Position Display 3 screen (Position display3 screen) ........................................... I– 39
2.3.1 Changing the counter display ....................................................................... I– 43
2.3.2 Setting the incremental time ......................................................................... I– 44
2.3.3 Changing the display system........................................................................ I– 45
2.3.4 Changing the display axis............................................................................. I– 45
2.4 Operation Search screen...................................................................................... I– 46
2.4.1 Executing an operation search ..................................................................... I– 48
2.4.2 Executing verify stop..................................................................................... I– 50
2.5 Restart Search screen.......................................................................................... I– 52
2.5.1 Operation sequence for restarting program.................................................. I– 54
2.5.2 Executing top search .................................................................................... I– 55
2.5.3 Executing restart search............................................................................... I– 56
2.5.4 Returning to the restart position.................................................................... I– 59
2.5.5 Setting the S, M, T and B current modal values ........................................... I– 60
2.5.6 Calculating the machining time..................................................................... I– 61
2.6 Graphics screen ................................................................................................... I– 72
2.6.1 Tracing and displaying the machine position................................................ I– 73
2.6.2 Checking the program .................................................................................. I– 76
2.6.3 Changing the display range.......................................................................... I– 85
2.6.4 Changing the display mode .......................................................................... I– 89
2.6.5 Changing the display angle........................................................................... I– 90
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2.7 Common Variable screen..................................................................................... I– 91
2.7.1 Setting common variables............................................................................. I– 93
2.7.2 Copying/pasting common variables.............................................................. I– 94
2.7.3 Erasing common variables............................................................................ I– 95
2.8 Local Variable screen........................................................................................... I– 96
2.8.1 Displaying local variables.............................................................................. I– 98
2.9 PLC Switch screen ............................................................................................... I– 100
2.9.1 Turning PLC switches ON/OFF.................................................................... I– 101
2.10 Control Parameter screen (Control param screen)............................................... I– 102
2.10.1 Turning control parameters ON/OFF.......................................................... I– 103
2.10.2 Control parameter 1 details......................................................................... I– 104
2.10.3 Control parameter 2 details......................................................................... I– 105
3. Setup Screens ............................................................................................................ I– 109
3.1 Tool offset amount screen (Tool offset amnt screen)........................................... I– 109
3.1.1 Setting the tool offset data............................................................................ I– 113
3.1.2 Erasing the tool offset data........................................................................... I– 114
3.1.3 Copying/pasting the tool offset data ............................................................ I– 116
3.2 Coordinate System Offset screen (Coord offset screen)...................................... I– 118
3.2.1 Setting the coordinate system offset data..................................................... I– 120
3.2.2 Erasing the coordinate system offset data.................................................... I– 121
3.2.3 Setting the workpiece coordinate zero point................................................. I– 121
3.2.4 Changing the counter display ...................................................................... I– 122
3.2.5 Setting the manual value command.............................................................. I– 122
3.2.6 Changing the coordinate system display...................................................... I– 123
3.3 Data Input/Output screen (Input/Output screen) .................................................. I– 124
3.3.1 Selecting a device, directory and file............................................................. I– 127
3.3.2 Transferring a file.......................................................................................... I– 134
3.3.3 Comparing files (Compare)........................................................................... I– 136
3.3.4 Erasing a file................................................................................................. I– 137
3.3.5 Changing a file name (Rename)................................................................... I– 138
3.3.6 Creating a directory....................................................................................... I– 139
3.3.7 Merging a file ................................................................................................ I– 140
3.3.8 Formatting an FLD........................................................................................ I– 141
3.3.9 Formatting an IC card................................................................................... I– 141
3.3.10 List of file names........................................................................................... I– 141
3.3.11 Edit lock B and C.......................................................................................... I– 142
3.3.12 Data protect keys.......................................................................................... I– 143
3.4 Parameter screens............................................................................................... I– 145
3.4.1 Setting the parameters.................................................................................. I– 148
3.4.2 Copying/pasting parameters......................................................................... I– 149
3.5 User parameter details......................................................................................... I– 151
3.5.1 Axis Parameter screen (Axis param screen) ............................................... I– 152
3.5.2 Machining Parameter screen (Process param screen) ............................... I– 155
3.5.3 Operation Parameter screen (Operation param screen) .............................. I– 161
3.5.4 Input/Output Parameter screen (I/O param screen) ................................... I– 163
3.5.5 RS-232C I/O device parameter setting examples and cable connections.... I– 167
3.5.6 Ethernet Parameter screen (Ethernet param screen)................................... I– 168
3.5.7 Computer Link Parameter screen................................................................. I– 173
3.6 Tool Life screen.................................................................................................... I– 176
3.6.1 Displaying the group list (T life (gr list) screen)............................................. I– 177
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3.6.2 Displaying in group units (Tool life (grp) screen) .......................................... I– 179
3.6.3 Displaying the Help screen (Tool life (help) screen) .................................... I– 186
3.7 Workpiece Measurement screen.......................................................................... I– 187
3.7.1 Carrying out surface measurement .............................................................. I– 191
3.7.2 Carrying out hole measurement.................................................................... I– 192
3.7.3 Carrying out width measurement.................................................................. I– 193
3.8 Rotation Measurement screen.............................................................................. I– 194
3.8.1 Carrying out rotation measurement .............................................................. I– 196
3.9 Tool Measurement screen.................................................................................... I– 198
3.9.1 Carrying out tool length measurement.......................................................... I– 201
3.9.2 Carrying out tool radius measurement.......................................................... I– 202
3.10 Tool Registration screen ................................................................................... I– 203
3.10.1 Registering a tool in the magazine pot........................................................ I– 205
3.10.2 Changing the spindle/standby tool No. ...................................................... I– 206
3.10.3 Setting the PLC command.......................................................................... I– 206
3.10.4 Erasing the tool registration data................................................................ I– 207
3.11 Pallet Program Registration screen.................................................................... I– 208
3.11.1 Standard Pallet Registration screen (Pallet prog regist)............................. I– 209
3.11.2 Pallet list screen.......................................................................................... I– 212
3.11.3 Pallet details screen.................................................................................... I– 214
3.12 Parameter Per Application screen...................................................................... I– 218
3.12.1 Setting the machine parameters................................................................. I– 218
3.12.2 Setting the parameters................................................................................ I– 219
3.13 Details of parameters per applications ............................................................... I– 220
3.13.1 High-precision common parameters........................................................... I– 220
3.13.2 High-precision axis parameters .................................................................. I– 225
4. Edit Screens................................................................................................................. I– 230
4.1 Edit screen............................................................................................................ I– 230
4.1.1 Creating a new machining program.............................................................. I– 234
4.1.2 Editing a program.......................................................................................... I– 235
4.1.3 Creating MDI data......................................................................................... I– 237
4.1.4 Playback editing............................................................................................ I– 238
4.1.5 Displaying the history data............................................................................ I– 241
4.2 Editing operations................................................................................................. I– 243
4.2.1 Changing the display .................................................................................... I– 244
4.2.2 Designating a random line............................................................................ I– 245
4.2.3 Rewriting data............................................................................................... I– 245
4.2.4 Inserting data................................................................................................ I– 246
4.2.5 Copying/pasting data.................................................................................... I– 247
4.2.6 Deleting data................................................................................................. I– 248
4.2.7 Searching for character strings..................................................................... I– 250
4.2.8 Replacing character strings .......................................................................... I– 251
5. Diagnosis Screens....................................................................................................... I– 252
5.1 Hardware and Software Configuration screen (H/W S/W config screen)............. I– 252
5.2 Option Display screen........................................................................................... I– 254
5.3 I/F Diagnosis screen............................................................................................. I– 255
5.3.1 Displaying the PLC device data.................................................................... I– 258
5.3.2 Carrying out modal output............................................................................. I– 259
5.3.3 Carrying out one-shot output ........................................................................ I– 260
5.4 Amplifier Monitor screen (Amp monitor screen) ................................................... I– 261
5.4.1 Servo axis unit display items......................................................................... I– 263
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5.4.2 Spindle unit display items.............................................................................. I– 266
5.4.3 Display items for the power supply unit ....................................................... I– 272
5.4.4 Display items for auxiliary axis unit ............................................................... I– 273
5.4.5 Display items for the synchronous error ...................................................... I– 275
5.4.6 Clearing the alarm history............................................................................. I– 276
5.5 NC Memory Diagnosis screen (NC memry diagn screen).................................... I– 277
5.5.1 Writing/reading the data using the NC data designation .............................. I– 279
5.6 Alarm screen ........................................................................................................ I– 280
5.7 Condition Setting screen (V Anlyz condition screen)............................................ I– 281
5.7.1 Setting the condition data ............................................................................. I – 284
5.7.2 Selecting the sampling data.......................................................................... I– 286
5.7.3 Erasing the condition data ............................................................................ I– 290
5.8 Waveform display screen (Visual analyzer screen) ............................................ I– 291
5.8.1 Setting the channel of the waveform to be displayed ................................... I– 293
5.8.2 Carrying out continuous sampling................................................................. I– 293
5.8.3 Carrying out single sampling......................................................................... I– 295
5.9 Anshin-net Message screen................................................................................. I– 296
5.9.1 Validating operator notification...................................................................... I– 297
5.9.2 Placing a one-touch call................................................................................ I– 298
5.9.3 Setting a random telephone number............................................................. I– 298
5.9.4 Canceling the network service warning......................................................... I– 298
5.9.5 Message displays ......................................................................................... I– 299
5.10 Details of the anshin-net parameters.................................................................. I– 302
5.10.1 Anshin-net param 1 screen......................................................................... I– 302
5.11 MTB net screen.................................................................................................. I– 303
5.11.1 Transmitting diagnosis data to the machine manufacturer......................... I– 304
5.11.2 Canceling network service warnings........................................................... I– 304
5.11.3 Message displays ....................................................................................... I– 304
6. Maintenance Screens.................................................................................................. I– 307
6.1 Maintenance screen ............................................................................................. I– 309
6.2 Absolute Position Setting screen.......................................................................... I– 310
6.2.1 Selecting the axis.......................................................................................... I– 313
6.3 AUX test operation screen.................................................................................... I– 314
6.3.1 Selecting the axis.......................................................................................... I– 316
6.4 On-board screen................................................................................................... I– 317
CHAPTER 2 MACHINE OPERATIONS
1. Operation State .......................................................................................................... II −2
1.1 Operation state transition diagram....................................................................... II −2
1.2 Power OFF...................................................................................................... II −2
1.3 Run not ready.................................................................................................. II −3
1.4 Ready.............................................................................................................. II −3
1.4.1 Reset....................................................................................................... II −3
1.4.2 Automatic operation start......................................................................... II −3
1.4.3 Automatic operation pause...................................................................... II −4
1.4.4 Automatic operation stop......................................................................... II −4
2. Indicator Lamps..................................................................................................... II −5
2.1 "Control Unit Ready"........................................................................................ II −5
2.2 Automatic operation busy................................................................................ II −5
2.3 Automatic operation start busy ........................................................................ II −5
2.4 Automatic operation pause busy...................................................................... II −5
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