Next Wave CNC SHARK SD110 User manual

SHARK SD110 and SD120
Owner’s Manual

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June 2020
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To Our Customers
Thank you for purchasing a Shark SD110/SD120! Your Shark SD110/SD120 brings the speed
and precision of computer-controlled machinery to your shop with the top value CNC system.
This manual informs you about your Shark SD110/SD120 system including how to operate and
how to maintain it. Please read the manual carefully. The manual also includes our warranty
and important safety information.
This manual has been written with the assumption that the owner is familiar with the basic
operation of a computer as well as the basic techniques for the safe operation of woodworking
power tools.
This manual is also written under the assumption the owner has spent time learning design
tutorials and projects on www.Vectric.com (the makers of the designing software that is
supplied with your machine) Please understand our support is designed around making sure
your machine is running correctly and the designing piece is really a personal preference and
complicated design questions should be first directed via email to [email protected]
Again, thank you for purchasing a Shark SD110/SD120. We are confident you will be pleased
with its performance and ability to carve and machine a wide variety of signs, doors, and other
projects. If you ever have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at the address
below.
Next Wave CNC
600 w Boundary St.
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 USA
www.NextWaveCNC.com
For faster support service please email us at
Support Email –[email protected]
Include your machine model, date of purchase, and any pertinent information you might think
would be helpful. Files, pictures etc.
Main Phone –[phone]
Sales Email –[email protected]

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Serial Number and Software License Information
Record your Shark SD110/SD120 Controller Interface and Vectric software user name and
license codes here for safe keeping. Your software may vary depending on the Shark
SD110/SD120 model purchased.
Controller Serial Number: ____________________________________________
LCD Pendant Serial Number: ____________________________________________
VCarve User Name: ________________________________________________
VCarve License Code: ______________________________________________

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Table of Contents
To Our Customers ........................................................................................................................... 1
Serial Number and Software License Information ......................................................................... 2
Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Emergency Stop........................................................................................................................... 5
Shark SD110/SD120 Operations Safety Instructions .................................................................. 6
Shark SD110/SD120 Hardware and Project Safety Instructions................................................. 7
Overview......................................................................................................................................... 8
General –The Shark SD110/SD120............................................................................................. 8
Core Components........................................................................................................................ 8
Two ways to control your Shark SD110/SD120 .......................................................................... 9
Shark SD110/SD120 Assembly Instructions.............................................................................. 10
Registering your Shark SD110/SD120........................................................................................... 12
Workflow Overview................................................................................................................... 14
Create the Design and Toolpath(s)........................................................................................ 14
Operating your Shark SD110/SD120 - Using the Pendant........................................................ 15
Machining the Part ................................................................................................................ 15
Using the Touch Plate Accessory .............................................................................................. 18
Shark SD120 Exclusive Features................................................................................................ 20
Shark SD110/SD120 Specifications............................................................................................... 21
General .................................................................................................................................. 21
Rates and Accuracy................................................................................................................ 21
Computer Requirements .............................................................................................................. 21
Installing the Shark SD110/SD120 Post Processors in Vectric Products....................................... 22

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Warranty
Next Wave CNC warrants to the original retail purchaser of a Shark SD110 and/or SD120
machine and purchased from an authorized Next Wave CNC machine distributor that the Shark
SD110 or SD120 and any Shark SD110/SD120 accessories purchased with the Shark SD110 or
SD120 machine will be free from defects in material and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the
date of purchase. This warranty is for parts and labor to correct the defect and does not cover
the cost of shipping the defective item(s) to Next Wave CNC for repair.
This warranty does not apply to defects arising from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, unauthorized repair or alteration, or lack of maintenance. This warranty
is void if the Shark SD110 or SD120 machine or any portion of the Shark SD110 or SD120
machine is modified without the prior written permission of Next Wave Automation, LLC, or if
the Shark SD110 or SD120 machine is located or has been used outside the country of residence
of the authorized Shark SD110 or SD120 machine distributor from whom the Shark SD110 or
SD120 machine was purchased.
Please contact Next Wave CNC to take advantage of this warranty. If Next Wave CNC
determines the Shark SD110 or SD120 machine or Shark SD110 or SD120 accessory is defective
in material or workmanship, and not due to normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, negligence,
accidents, unauthorized repair or alteration, or lack of maintenance, then Next Wave CNC will,
at its expense and upon proof of purchase, send replacement parts to the original retail
purchaser necessary to cure the defect. Next Wave CNC will repair the Shark SD110 or SD120
machine or Shark SD110 or SD120 accessory provided the necessary Shark SD110 or SD120
machine component is returned to Next Wave Automation, shipping prepaid, with proof of
purchase and within the warranty period.
Next Wave CNC disclaims any and all other express or implied warranties, including fitness for a
particular purpose. Next Wave CNC shall not be liable for death, injuries to persons or
property, or incidental, consequential, contingent or special damages arising from the use of
the Shark SD110 or SD120 machine.
Safety
The Shark SD110 or SD120, along with a router or other power tool, is a computer-numerically-
controlled (CNC) routing system. As such, it is a powerful system that can reduce your
woodworking risks by providing a method of cutting wood and other materials without having
to interact with the cutting tool(s) or material during the fabrication process. As with all power
tools, your care and attention are required to ensure that you use your Shark SD110 or SD120
safely. Next Wave CNC assumes you will use your Shark SD110 or SD120 safely and follow
accepted safety precautions and practices for woodworking and machining.

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Emergency Stop
There are 3 ways you can immediately stop your Shark SD110 or SD120. Shark SD110 or SD120
users should use a surge suppress power strip with an on/off switch.
Pause or Stop on the Shark SD110/SD120 Power Button on Controller Interface
The first is the E-STOP! button on the LCD Pendant when the unit is running
The second is the on/off switch on the Shark SD110 or SD120 Controller.
Hitting either will immediately stop the Shark SD110/SD120 movement. This will also stop the
router if it is plugged into the Controller Interface. (only available on XL models)
Third is turning off the power strip; the power strip’s on/off switch serves the same purpose as
the E-Stop button on the Shark SD110/SD120 Controller Interface. For this reason, it is
recommended that you use power strips with an on/off switch.
Power Strip On/Off Switch

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Shark SD110/SD120 Operations Safety Instructions
1. Read and follow all safety and operating instructions before using the Shark SD110/SD120.
This includes reading the manual for the router that will be mounted on your Shark
SD110/SD120. Take the time to orient yourself to the Shark SD110/SD120 and the workflow
steps.
2. Take small steps early in use –this will enable you to use the Shark SD110/SD120 safely and
effectively. Practice each step a few times early on without running the router for example.
Again, this orientation process will help you to use the Shark SD110/SD120 safely and
effectively.
3. Let the machine and router spindle come to a complete stop before touching parts. Ensure
that you have a positive system in place to make sure that power is not applied to the router or
the Shark SD110/SD120 while positioning a work piece, adjusting the position of the tool,
changing a bit, or setting up clamps, hold downs, or jigs. We recommend unplugging the router
for bit changes.
4. Ensure that the material or work piece is firmly secured to the table. This includes
accounting for the attachment and hold down of any pieces that will become cutouts or cutoffs
during the machining process. Also be sure that all clamps, hold downs, and jigs are not in the
path of the cutter –and do not interfere with the movement of the gantry.
5. Always wear eye and ear protection while operating your Shark SD110/SD120.
6. Keep miscellaneous equipment off of the Shark SD110/SD120 table and gantry. This
includes areas alongside the table where the gantry travels.
7. Never leave the Shark SD110/SD120 unattended while it is running. A work piece slippage,
unexpected cutting error or other unexpected event might occur. This could result in injury as
well as damage to the Shark SD110/SD120.
8. Never attempt to remove chips, dust or debris from the machine while it is running with
your hands or fingers, or by placing a vacuum device into the field of operation –near the
cutter.
9. Position the LCD Pendant in a place that is easy for you to quickly reach, and out of the path
and travel direction of the tool. Chips and debris can travel a good distance, and cutters can
break during use.
10. Never attempt to manually adjust the work piece while the Shark SD110/SD120 and router
are running. Do not attempt to manually feed a work piece ‘into’ a running cutter – this is not a
router table.
11. Keep the Shark SD110/SD120 lubricated and clean. Clean the Shark SD110/SD120 and area
after each use by vacuuming dust and lubricating with a Dry lube type spray.

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Shark SD110/SD120 Hardware and Project Safety Instructions
Your Shark SD110/SD120 is comprised of a system –the Shark SD110/SD120, the Shark
SD110/SD120 Controller Interface, a computer, the software that prepares your design project
and the software that controls the Shark SD110/SD120 during operation.
The Shark SD110/SD120 has 3 stepper motors, a Controller Interface, a LCD Pendant and/or an
optional computer connected to it. These are all precision electronic devices and are
susceptible to damage from power surges, static discharges, inappropriate power supply, and
other unexpected electrical events. It is recommended that the Controller Interface and your
computer be plugged into a surge protector to minimize the opportunity for damage to occur
as a result of a power surge. You may also want to use a dedicated electrical circuit for the
Shark SD110/SD120. Turning on a shop vac or other power tool on the same leg may cause a
momentary change in the power supplied to the Shark SD110/SD120. If you know that the
power you receive fluctuates significantly, you may also want to use a power conditioner and
battery backup device. This will ensure the longest life of your Shark SD110/SD120 electronic
components. A minimal battery backup will enable you to gracefully stop the job in progress at
the time of the power loss, thus minimizing the possibility of damage to the Shark
SD110/SD120, electronics and router.
Shark SD110/SD120 users are strongly encouraged to use a power strip with an on/off switch to
provide power to the Controller Interface and power supply. This provides a second means of
an emergency stop if needed.
The Shark SD110/SD120 machine is not designed to work with fluids. The router is a ‘dry’
router. Do not cut with any misting, cutter lubrication, or wet material as it may cause a fire.
Keep the LCD Pendant and the Controller Interface vents clear of dust, dirt, shavings and other
material.
Keep your Shark SD110/SD120 away from any moisture and in a temperature range from 50oto
80oF.
With the unit turned off lightly vacuum the LCD Pendant and interface occasionally to remove
any particulate from the electronics. This will help to prevent additional heating inside the box
that could result in damage.
Do not expose the system to high humidity –this may cause condensation in the controller
interface or LCD Pendant which result in abnormal behavior.
You should not operate your Shark SD110/SD120 machine during a thunderstorm unless you
have an appropriate surge protector in place to prevent circuits from being damaged by
excessive line voltage.
Keep static charges from discharging into the motors. If you think this may become an issue, a
grounding wire can be added to one bolt head of each of the motors.
It is also strongly recommended that you keep backup copies of all important computer data,
files and programs. These should be separate copies –stored on a different device than the
computer you are using to create the projects and run them on the Shark SD110/SD120.

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Overview
General –The Shark SD110/SD120
Bringing the speed and precision of computer-numerically-controlled machinery to your shop,
the Shark SD110/SD120 is designed for routing all types of wood, routing or engraving plastics,
etching metal, and even etching or cutting tile. The Shark SD110/SD120 has impressive power,
speed, accuracy and ease of use. The Shark SD110/SD120 has a quality design and its parts
have been manufactured using CNC machines to ensure the highest accuracy. The Shark
SD110/SD120 is constructed of steel, aluminum, and high-density polyethylene for a robust,
long lasting and high tolerance machine.
The Shark SD110/SD120 comes with Vectric’s Desktop VCarve software which will allow you to
bring in designs from a multitude of art or drawing programs.
Core Components
The core components of the Shark SD110/SD120 are shown in the figure below.
Shark SD110/SD120 Core Components
X-axis
motor
Z-axis
motor
Gantry
Integrated
Control Box
Router
Carriage
Y-axis located
in back of base
Interlocking
T-track
Clamping base

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Shark SD110/SD120 Specifications
Two ways to control your Shark SD110/SD120
The Shark SD110/SD120 LCD Pendant stores the project’s tap file (instructions) on a flash drive
and controls the movement of the X, Y, and Z axis. The LCD Pendant is designed to be a
standalone unit and does not require you to take your computer into your shop. However, you
can also run your Shark SD110/SD120 directly from your computer using the Ready2Control
software. For information on using Ready2Control software see the separate manual that came
with your machine.
LDC Pendant Ready2Control
Overall
Machine
Dimensions
Work Table
Dimensions
Maximu
m Cutter
Travel
Work Table
Constructio
n
Maximum
Travel
Speed
Shark SD110
X: 19.5” Y:
20.5”
Z: 18”
12" x 18"
X: 12"
Y: 13"
Z: 3"
T-Slotted
Extruded
Aluminum
100 ipm
Shark SD120
X:19.5” Y: 30.5”
Z: 24”
12” x 30”
X:12”
Y:24”
Z: 4”

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Shark SD110/SD120 Assembly Instructions
Unpack the Shark SD110/SD120 machine and verify that all items are present.
•Shark SD110/SD120
•CNC Controller
•15 pin LCD Pendant Cable
•Touch Screen Pendant
•Power Supply
•Power Cord
•2 Hold Down Clamps
•Router ON/OFF Controller (Available Shark SD120 Only)
Make sure when removing the Shark SD110/SD120 from its box that you lift it from the base,
lifting it by the gantry or table can cause misalignment.
WARNING:The axis cable connectors should never be disconnected or re-connected while
there is power to the Controller Interface. Doing so can damage the stepper driver board
inside the Controller Interface.
Install Router into Router Base by loosening the hold down clamp and sliding the Router in until
the motor protrudes about 1 ½” below the clamp.
Shark SD110/SD120 Router Mounting
Tighten all clamping bolts securely.

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Place the Controller Interface in a comfortable easy to access location and connect it to the
Shark SD110/SD120 using the serial cable provided. The LCD Pendant gets its power from the
Controller Interface so no other power cords are needed. See image below.
Shark SD110/SD120 Cable Connections
Applying power to the Controller Interface.
•Re-verify that all three axis drive cables are connected to their respective Controller
Interface leads. (should be labeled)
•You should arrange the drive motor cables, power cables, and USB cable in a manner
that minimizes overlap, even amongst cables of the same purpose. This will reduce any
opportunity for signal interference because of cables ‘laying on top of each other’.
•Plug the Shark SD110/SD120 Power Supply into a 120V AC wall outlet, power strip, or
surge protector. Once again, we recommend that a power strip with an on/off switch is
used.
•You will also hear a slight bumping or clicking noise coming from each of the motors
when power is initially supplied. This noise is momentary, and will occur every time
power is applied to the Controller Interface.
The Shark SD110/SD120 machine’s hardware is now completely setup and is ready for basic
operation testing. You must register and setup the Shark SD110/SD120 software before you
can completely test your Shark SD110/SD120 machine.

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Registering your Shark SD110/SD120
Once you power up your Shark SD110/SD120, you will see a screen like the image below.
Press Continue.
Shark SD110/SD120 Welcome Screen
Next you will see your Shark SD110/SD120’s serial number, and firmware information. Record
this serial number into your manual on Page 2 then press OK.
Shark SD110/SD120 Serial Number

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Please visit www.NextWaveCNC.com to register your Shark SD110 or SD120 CNCL. Once at the
home page, choose “Registration,” listed at the top of the page. Fill in the items that are
marked in red and then choose Save at the bottom. This will email an access code to the email
address provided in the registration form as well as display on your computer screen. (be sure
to check your spam box if you fail to see the code)
ATTN SCHOOLS: You will typically need to have administrator rights to register because of
school security restraints.
If you received a registration error message there are a couple things to try: assuming you have an
internet connection.
1.) Use a different browser and register again
2.) Use a different computer to register.
3.) Send tech support ALL the information from the form or a screen capture of the form and we can
generate a working access code for you.
If you received the success message and did not get a key code back in your email please try the
following:
1.) Check your trash and spam email folders.
2.) Register again but send to another email address
Always Visit http://help.NextWaveCNC.com/ for help with the latest issues.

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Workflow Overview
It is important to recognize that unlike other wood working and machining tools, you just don’t
walk up to the Shark SD110/SD120 with your material, hit the power button, and start carving
or engraving your project. It is easiest to think of the workflow in two distinct components:
1. Create the design and toolpath (also called TAP file) - using VCarve.
2. Machining the part - using the Shark SD110/SD120 Control Panel, you will set your
“Home Location” then load the toolpath file and run the project (create your carving).
Create the Design and Toolpath(s)
VCarve is used to create the design of the part you want. It is a powerful user friendly program,
if you haven’t yet gone to www.vectric.com and watched their instructional tutorials on
designing you must do this first.
The VCarve projects are saved with the file extension ‘.crv’. This is not however the file you will
load onto the Shark SD110/SD120 to carve your design as VCarve does not directly control or
operate the Shark SD110/SD120. This is commonly referred to as your ‘project file’ and can be
opened and edited at any time by using the VCarve software.
Once your design is ready, you will use VCarve to generate one or multiple toolpaths depending
on what you are trying to do to your project, profiles, drilling, carving etc. All require separate
toolpaths. (Complete directions on this are available at www.vectric.com) You select the design
component, the cutting tool you want to use and then generate the toolpath. A great feature is
that you can preview the outcome of that toolpath in VCarve and make changes before ever
cutting or wasting your material. Then use VCarve to save that toolpath using Post Processor
called Next Wave CNC (*tap). You will find it in the Post Processor dropdown list. The Post
Processor automatically creates the g-code needed by converting into a .TAP file. (G-code is the
common name for the computer numerical control (CNC) language used by the Shark
SD110/SD120.) Save the .TAP file onto a USB thumb drive and directly load this into the Shark
SD110/SD120 via the USB slot on the right side of the pendant. The tap file contains the G-code
instructions that will tell the Shark SD110/SD120 where to move in X, Y, Z to make the
appropriate cuts using the cutter tool selected.

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Operating your Shark SD110/SD120 - Using the Pendant
Machining the Part
The material to be machined is placed on the Shark SD110/SD120 work table and properly
secured –typically by using clamps. The proper cutter tool is placed in the router. Using the
Shark SD110/SD120 LCD Pendant Touch Screen, the tool is moved (jogged) to correspond with
the starting point of what you have designed, usually a corner or center of the work piece. Once
you have it in position you press the Zero xyz button, answer yes to reset zero and this becomes
the starting and stopping place for this project. (You can place your material anywhere on the
table and reset home in this manner)
Main Screen of Shark SD110/SD120
You can also move any axis by typing a measurement directly into the current location screen.
Pressing the location area will display the screen below.
Toggle any of the 3 Axis
Control Speed of
Toggle Movement
Set new Zero Home
here
Enter the desired
location using the
numeric keypad
Then press the
Move Button

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Next, plug the thumb drive containing the .tap file into the LCD Pendant using the USB port on
the right hand side of the Pendant.
The USB button will now become accessible, press it now.
Next select the appropriate tap file. (Tap files only allow 8 characters so be sure you have
unique identifying names )

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Next verify you have the correct file you are preparing to run, you can see file name, material
size, etc. If everything is correct press Next
At this point, all the steps necessary to run the toolpath have been taken. Next select the
‘Start’ button and the Shark SD110/SD120 will start to machine the part. You’ll notice you have
complete control to pause and resume should you need to check something (remember to turn
router off if your adjusting the work piece) The slide bar for speed override allows you to
compensate for things like denser material than what you had originally designed the program
for. And of course, the E-Stop in case you need to stop everything in a panic. (we don’t
recommend using the small x to stop the cutting as it can confuse the machine, it is only used
to back out to the previous page)

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Using the Touch Plate Accessory
The Touch Plate is an optional accessory available through Next Wave CNC or its authorized
distributors that can be used to obtain faster, more accurate setting of the z axis zero.
Just plug it into the jack on the left side of Shark SD110/SD120 Pendant.
Next press the App button and go to the Touch Plate Setup App.
Attach the magnet to the router bit collar and place the plate on top of the material directly
under the bit. Then Tap Press to Run and the Shark SD110/SD120 will ask to perform a test as
below.
Raise the touch plate to enough to make momentary contact with the bit, the screen will turn
red and you may proceed. If the screen does not turn red, try repositioning the magnet and
repeat procedure. Once you make the proper contact press ok to begin movement.