Nova Voyager User manual

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NOVA
Voyager DVR
Drill Press™
OPERATION MANUAL

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CONTACT
New Zealand and Rest of the World
Teknatool International Ltd
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.teknatool.com
United States
NOVA Innovation and Customer Care Center
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://www.teknatool.com
Or you can contact the retailer where you purchased your NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press, for the contact details please see our
website www.teknatool.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTACT ....................................................................................................................................................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................................................................3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES.............................................................................................................................................................................4
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES........................................................................................................................................5
INVENTORY.................................................................................................................................................................................................6
DVR MOTOR AND CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................................................................7
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
DVR MOTOR Specifications and Features......................................................................................................................................7
NOVA VOYAGER Specifications and Features................................................................................................................................ 7
SETTING UP YOUR WORKSHOP ..................................................................................................................................................................8
Workshop Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................8
ASSEMBLING THE NOVA VOYAGER DVR DRILL PRESS................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking and Preparing the Drill Press........................................................................................................................................8
Assembling the Column to the Base .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Mounting the Table Bracket and Rack........................................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the Headstock ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Final Assembly Steps.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting to Power ...................................................................................................................................................................11
USING THE NOVA VOYAGER DVR DRILL PRESS ........................................................................................................................................11
Voyager Operation Basics ............................................................................................................................................................12
Mounting and Using the 2MT Keyed Chuck ................................................................................................................................ 15
Positioning the Table ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Tilting the Table ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Quill Lock...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Using the Mechanical Depth Stop ............................................................................................................................................... 16
HMI (HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE) LAYOUT .........................................................................................................................................17
Running the Drill press................................................................................................................................................................. 17
User Interface Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................17
MAINTAINING THE VOYAGER DRILL PRESS ..............................................................................................................................................22
TEKNATOOL WARRANTY ..........................................................................................................................................................................24
833 Voyager Drill Press Headstock Breakdown .......................................................................................................................................25
833 Voyager Drill Press Stand/Table Breakdown .....................................................................................................................................26
833 Voyager Drill Press Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................27
833 Voyager Drill Press Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................28
© Copyr igh t 20 01 - 2016 by Te knato ol In te rnational; All Right s Reserv ed.
NOVA is a tradema rk o f Te kna t ool International Ltd .
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Before switching the drill press on, ALWAYS check the machine for the correct setting and
speed, as well as ensuring the Chuck Key is removed.
1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE TOOL. Learn the machine’s application
and limitations, plus the specific hazards particular to it.
2. ALWAYS USE A FULL FACE SHIELD-Strongly
recommended (must be ANSI approved) Everyday
eyeglasses usually are only impact resistant and safety
glasses only protect eyes. A full face shield will protect
the eyes and face. Also use face or dust mask if cutting
operation is dusty.
3. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts. Non slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
4. USE EAR PROTECTORS. Use ear muffs for extended
period of operation. Use muffs rated to 103 DBA LEQ (8
hour).
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use
power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them
to rain. Keep work area well lighted. The NOVA Voyager
DVR Drill press is intended for indoor use only. Failure
to do so may void the warranty.
14. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
15. USE CORRECT TOOLS. Do not use a tool or attachment to
do a job for which it was not designed.
16. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper
accessories may cause hazards.
17. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and be
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
18. MAINTAIN TOOLS IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
19. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally
contacted.
20. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning it on.
21. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
22. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter
only.
23. PAY ATTENTION TO WORK. Concentrate on your work. If
you become tired or frustrated, leave it for a while and
rest.
24. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vice to hold work when
practical. Severe injury or death can occur if an object
comes free as it can become a dangerous projectile.
25. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool,
any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
ensure that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation. Any damaged
part should be properly repaired or replaced.
26. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate machine
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
27. DUST WARNING. The dust generated by certain woods
and wood products can be harmful to your health. Always
operate machinery in well-ventilated areas and provide
means for proper dust removal. Use wood dust collection
systems whenever possible.
28. DO NOT MODIFY OR USE DRILL PRESS FOR USES OTHER
THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. Build-up of sawdust is a fire hazard.
7. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. The Nova
Voyager DVR is not recommended for children and
infirm persons. Such personnel and onlookers should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
8. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with locks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
9. GROUND ALL TOOLS. If the tool is equipped with a
three-prong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole
electrical receptacle. If an adapter is used to
accommodate a two-prong receptacle, the adapter plug
must be attached to a known ground. Never remove
the third prong.
10. MAKE SURE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM POWER
SUPPLY while the motor is being mounted, connected,
or reconnected.
11. DISCONNECT TOOLS FROM WALL SOCKET before
servicing and when changing accessories such as bits,
cutters and fuses etc.
12. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in
the “Off”position before plugging in power cord.
13. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do
not leave machine unless it is turned off and has come
to a complete stop.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR DRILL PRESSES
WARNING! Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal injury.
1. SEEK INSTRUCTION. If you are not thoroughly
familiar with the operation of drill press, obtain
advice from your supervisor, instructor, or other
qualified person. Instruction from a qualified person
is strongly recommended.
2. DO NOT OPERATE DRILL PRESS until it is completely
assembled and installed. Follow instructions and
recommendations.
3. FOLLOW ELECTRICAL CODES. Make sure wiring
codes and recommended electrical connections are
followed and that the machine is properly grounded.
4. WHEN REPLACING THE FUSE (on relevant models),
completely isolate power when removing the fuse. It
is imperative the plug is removed from the power
supply before the fuse is removed. Replace fuse cap
before reconnecting to power.
5. DO NOT OPEN THE SWITCH AND REAR COVERS.
Components can carry dangerous voltages even
when isolated from mains power.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Do not turn the drill press
on before clearing the drill press of all objects (tools,
scraps of wood, etc.). Keep the nearby area and floor
clear of debris.
7. CHECK SET-UP with spindle off. Examine the set-up
carefully and rotate the work piece by hand to check
clearance and check speed is correctly selected
before turning on spindle.
8. DO NOT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS when the drill press
spindle is turning. Make all adjustments with power
OFF.
9. TIGHTEN ALL CLAMP HANDLES on the drill press
before operating drill press.
10. ALWAYS CHECK CORRECT SPEED IS SELECTED
BEFORE SWITCHING ON DRILL PRESS.
11. OPERATE AT RECOMMENDED SPEED. Always
operate the drill press at the recommended speeds.
Consult the built in speed chart on the drill press for
suggested speeds.
12. DO NOT OPERATE DRILL PRESS IF DAMAGED OR FAULTY.
If any part of your drill press is missing, damaged or
broken, in any way, or any electrical component fails, shut
off the drill press and disconnect the drill press from the
power supply. Replace missing, damaged, or failed parts
before resuming operation.
13. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION regarding the safe
and proper operation of this product is available from the
National Safety Council, 444 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
IL 60611 in the Accident Prevention Manual of Industrial
Operations and also in the Safety Data Sheets provided by
the NSC. Also refer to the American National Standards
Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for Woodworking
Machines and the U.S Department of Labor OSHA
1910.213 Regulation.

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INVENTORY
Use Figure 1 and the inventory list below to inventory your drill press parts:
No
SKU
Description
Qty
1
8338055
Headstock Assembly
1
2
8338028
Column
1
3
8338025
Base
1
4
8338046
Table
1
5
8338054
Table Support Assembly
1
6
8338036
Handle Arm
1
7
8338032
Lock Handle
2
8
8338009
Down feed Handle
3
9
AK4, AK5, AK6
4mm, 5mm and 6mm Allen keys
3
10
8338037
Handle
1
11
8338047
17mm/10mm/27mm open and close end wrench
1
12
8338049
Chuck drift
1
13
8338051
Drill Chuck
1
14
8338052
Chuck Key
1
15
8338053
Arbor
1
16
55407
Firmware Upgrade Cable
1
Figure 1 - Voyager Drill press box inventory

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DVR MOTOR AND CONTROLLER
Overview
The DVR Motor drive is a unique type of motor and controller where the motor and controller interact. The motor provides data to
the controller on its position and load conditions. The controller uses this data to handle all the timing and power management to
ensure an energy efficient and powerful motor.
The DVR integrated motor drive system contains four main parts, the DVR Motor (stator and rotor built into the headstock), the
Rotor Position Sensor (RPS), the drive control board and the human-machine interface (HMI). The control board, RPS and HMI make
up the electronic control system of the drive. The control board receives the commands from the user through the keypad and the
HMI board, and it provides useful feedback information to the user such as the running speed and load on the motor. The
information is displayed to the user via the LCD display.
DVR MOTOR Specifications and Features
Type of motor: Switched Reluctance Motor
Rated power output: 1250 W, 1.75 HP
Speed range: 50 –5500 rpm
Default Speed: 900 rpm
Rotation direction: Bidirectional (FWD & REV)
Power supply range: 115 V –240 V, 50 Hz –60 Hz
Power Factor: PF ≥ 0.95
Speed controller: PI speed regulation with adaptive control coefficients
Three pre-set PI coefficient curves: Soft, Normal and Hard
Work piece inertia measurement for PI speed controller adaptive control
Torque and speed ramp functions
Overload protection
Under voltage protection
Control board over-heat protection
NOVA VOYAGER Specifications and Features
Overall Height: 70 5/8” (1794 mm)
Overall Base Width: 17 5/8” (448 mm)
Overall Base Depth: 22 3/4” (578 mm)
Spindle to Table Min Distance: 6 1/8” (155 mm)
Spindle to Table Max Distance: 28 1/2” (724 mm)
Spindle to Base: 48” (1220 mm)
Class F Winding Insulation. Industrial spec for long life
Swing: 18”
Spindle Travel: 6”
Number of Spindle Speeds: Variable
Speed Range: 50-3000rpm is default (option in settings to increase to 5500rpm)
Spindle Taper: MT-2
Table Size (wood working)(L x W): 16 1/2" x 16.1/2” (419mm x 419mm)
Table Tilt (Deg.): -45° to +45°
Table Rotation (Deg.): 360°
Chuck Size: 5/8” (3-16mm)
Column Diameter: 3.62” (92mm)
Base Size (L x W): 22 1/4” x 17 1/2" (565mm x 445mm)

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SETTING UP YOUR WORKSHOP
Workshop Requirements
Consideration
Recommendation
Drill Press location
Locate the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press close to a power source in an area with good
lighting. Leave enough clearance on all sides of the drill press, and be sure to allow for
clearance when the table is swiveled. Other machines in your shop should not interfere
with the operation of the drill press.
Lighting
Your shop should have adequate lighting. The work area of the drill press should be well
lit; there should not be shadows cast on your work. If possible, locate near a window. A
portable spotlight may be helpful.
Electrical
The NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press requires the appropriate power outlet nearby to
power the motor. Wiring and outlets should adhere to local electrical codes. If in doubt,
seek advice from an electrician. Minimize use of extension cords. See "Connecting to
Power" section for extension cord and surge protector requirements.
Ventilation
Your shop should be adequately ventilated. The degree of ventilation needed will vary
based on the size of the shop and the amount of work done. The use of dust collectors
and filters will minimize risks to your health.
ASSEMBLING THE NOVA VOYAGER DVR DRILL PRESS
Unpacking and Preparing the Drill Press
1. Open shipping container, remove all components and set aside shipping materials. Keep all materials until drill press is
assembled and ensured to be operational.
2. Arrange all components on the ground to prepare for order of assembly from bottom to top of drill press, making sure to
use a protective layer to prevent the press from scratches and other damage.
Assembling the Column to the Base
3. Place the base in the desired location of the drill press, making sure to put it on a level floor. It can be secured to the floor
with lag screws (not provided) through the four corner holes in the base.
NOTE: Do not use a mobile base with this machine.
4. Align the column holes with those in the base, and thread the 4 included hex cap bolts onto the base with a 17mm wrench.
Tighten firmly.
Figure 2 - The assembled column on the base
WARNING! Seek help when moving the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press and its heavier components to help
avoid risk of injury. Read and understand the contents of this manual and recommended procedures before
attempting to assemble or operate the drill press or its parts.
DO NOT CONNECT POWER ON DRILL PRESS UNTIL FULLY ASSEMBLED.

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Mounting the Table Bracket and Rack
5. Insert the shaft of the worm through the table bracket from the inside as shown below, while mating the worm threads
with the preinstalled gear. Make sure to insert fully so the maximum shaft is exposed for later steps.
6. Insert the rack into the table bracket as shown below, mating the rack teeth with the worm gear. Pay attention to the teeth
angle with respect to the table bracket orientation. Position the bracket partway on the rack.
Figure 3 - Mounting the table bracket and rack 1/2
7. Slide the rack and bracket assembly down over the column and insert the bottom of the rack into the mating groove in the
sleeve on the bottom of the column.
8. Slide the top collar down and over the rack, ensuring that the grooved end of the collar is on the bottom to properly guide
the rack around the column (see below). Tighten set screw to secure in place.
Figure 4 - Mounting the table bracket and rack 2/2
Mounting the Headstock
Caution! Be sure to use proper lifting technique to avoid injury or damage to the drill press. Be sure to plan
the method of attaching the headstock to the column before lifting. Only lift the headstock by the casting to
avoid damaging more fragile components. Applying lubrication to the column will ease the installation.

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9. Slide the headstock down over the column, taking care to align the sides of the headstock with the sides of the base.
Tighten set screws to secure in place.
Figure 5 - Mounting the headstock
Final Assembly Steps
10. Attach Table Vertical Adjustment Lever to the lifting mechanism, making sure set screw is fully tightened to flat spot on
shaft.
11. Lock the table bracket handle (lock handle behind the column) and insert the table into the table bracket.
12. Loosen the table release set screw to allow proper locking against table rotation.
Figure 6 –Table release set screw
13. Install the 3 handles for raising and lowering the quill assembly.
Note: Do Not Over Tighten.

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Connecting to Power
1. The supplied power cord will have a three-prong plug with a grounding prong.
The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with local electrical codes.
FOR 115V ONLY: A temporary adapter can be used to plug into a two-
pole outlet if a three-prong outlet is unavailable. The ground tab on the
adapter must be connected to the screw on the outlet for proper
grounding. This adaptor should only be used until a qualified electrician
can install a properly grounded outlet.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, the cord should be grounded and in good
condition. Use an extension cord with a heavy enough gage and to avoid power loss and over-heating, and it is not recommended to
use a long extension cord.
NOTE: Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI's) are generally not compatible with Variable speed motors. If you wish to use a GFI or RCD,
select a unit that is confirmed for use with a Variable speed motor using capacitor charge.
USING THE NOVA VOYAGER DVR DRILL PRESS
Figure 7 - Front view of headstock
WARNING! Improper connection of the motor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
IMPORTANT: A Surge Protection Device must be used, rated to at least 15 amps (for 115V countries, USA and Canada)
or 10 or 15 amps (230V countries). This is to
protect the DVR motors electronics from electrical spikes or surges.
Ground tab
connected to
outlet screw.

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Voyager Operation Basics
NOTE: For more a more in-depth description on the DVR Drive setup, settings, and features, please refer to section “Running the Drill
Press” in this manual.
When the NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press has just been powered up, the product name and logo will be displayed on the LCD,
followed by warning messages.
Height Sensor Calibration
The first time the drill press is turned on, the drill press will prompt the user to calibrate the height sensor. To calibrate the sensor,
follow the on-screen prompts and make sure to carefully position the quill height at a consistent spot for each inch interval. If the
consistency of marking each inch isn’t accurate enough, the calibration will have to be redone.
The default home screen will show as follows:
Default Run Speed (Fav. Speed #2D)
Depth displays current vertical position of the quill
Set Depth will display the current User Set Depth (blank when off)
Rev will be displayed at top right only when running in reverse
Load % shows the current load on the motor
Key
Description
ON
Start key / Reset value in select menus
OFF
Stop key / Return to main screen from menu
Menu/Cancel
Open menu / Back one level in menu / Cancel
Zero/Confirm
Set new zero location / Menu confirm

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F1
Favorite Speed #1 / Scroll up in menu / Custom function
F2
Favorite Speed #2D / Scroll down in menu / Custom function
Note: #2D is the default start up speed
F3
Favorite Speed #3 / Custom function
F4
Favorite Speed #4 / Custom function
1. GREEN ON –Press to start drill press at the current set speed –always check that the speed has been selected correctly. When
the computer is first switched on it is set at a default speed of #2D (900 rpm by default). Remember that whenever the
computer is switched off at the wall or at the incoming power supply switch, the computer will restart at the default setting. The
spindle cannot restart until “ON” button is depressed.
Ensure that the work piece is secure and the appropriate speed is selected before starting drilling. When the ON button is
pressed, the screen will display the set speed and direction for 2 seconds before switching to the current running speed.
2. RED OFF KEY. Pressing this key will stop spindle rotation and reset the HMI (Human Machine Interface).
The ON / OFF keys in the above panel only switch the motor on and off. The selected speed will remain until adjusted or until
the computer is switched off.
3. RPM KNOB. Rotate the knob clockwise to increase speed and rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease speed. The speed
can be adjusted with the drill press running or stopped.
Speed Dial Action
Description
Short Press
( Menu Confirm )
Turn Clockwise
Increase Speed - Coarse Adjustment / ( Menu Scroll Down )
Turn Counter-Clockwise
Decrease Speed - Coarse Adjustment / ( Menu Scroll Up )
Press and Hold In
+
Turn Clockwise
Increase Speed - Fine Adjustment
Press and Hold In
+
Turn Counter-Clockwise
Decrease Speed - Fine Adjustment
The speed is programmed to change with coarse and fine adjustments in increments shown in the following table:

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Speed Range (rpm)
Fine Adjustment
Coarse Adjustment
Less than 200
5 rpm
20 rpm
200 –499
5 rpm
50 rpm
500 –999
5 rpm
100 rpm
1000 –2999
10 rpm
200 rpm
3000 and over
20 rpm
500 rpm
4. ZERO/CONFIRM KEY. Pressing this key will set the current drill height as zero, and also will confirm selections in menus or on
screen prompts.
5. MENU/CANCEL KEY. Pressing the Menu key will bring up the user interface menu where the user is able to view and modify
settings on the drill press. For more information on the menu system, see the “User Interface Menu” section. Pressing this key
will also return one level back in the menu.
6. F1 to F4 KEYS. The F1 to F4 keys can be used to set the target speed to favorite speed #1 to #4 respectively. They can also be set
in the menu to perform other functions. Changes to frequently used settings can be made very easily with this feature. This can
be achieved by going to the Menu > Edit F Shortcuts and select the desired function from the list.
Auto safety -- If the power is lost to the machine, when power is restored the computer will reboot but the machine will not start
until the ‘ON’ switch is pressed. Remember to correctly select speed if different from Default speed.
WARNING! Do not push several keys together as special coded combinations of keys open diagnostic and service
functions. Some of these disable control and protection functions. If an unfamiliar screen is displayed, switch off the computer and
leave for one minute before rebooting.
NOTE: If the machine hasn’t been used for some period (over one month) it is helpful to switch the power to the unit on 30 –60
minutes before use.

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Mounting and Using the 2MT Keyed Chuck
Figure 8 - Chuck components
1. Before mounting the chuck, be sure to fully clean the 2MT tapered of arbor without lubrication or debris.
Figure 9 - Seating arbor into drill chuck (left) & Seating arbor and chuck into spindle (right)
2. Slide the arbor into the spindle socket while slowly rotating the drill chuck. The Seating arbor into the drill chuck (left)
shown in Figure 8.
3. Insert the arbor and the chuck into the spindle until it stops.
4. If the arbor and the chuck do not fully insert: while applying light upward force, rotate the chuck until it aligns and inserts
fully into the spindle.
5. With the chuck jaws fully retracted, arbor and chuck upward with a hammer on a wood block or a soft hammer to fully seat
the arbor and the chuck. The Seating arbor and chuck into spindle (right) shown in Figure 8.
Caution! DO NOT use a steel hammer on the drill chuck to seat the arbor into the spindle. You will
damage the chuck and/or spindle, which may make them unusable or unsafe.

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Positioning the Table
The table height and rotational position can be adjusted using the handle on the column:
1. Loosen the locking handle on the rear of the table bracket.
NOTE: It is important to unlock this handle before adjusting the table
2. Rotate the crank handle attached to the rack to raise/lower the table to desired height.
3. Swing the table about the column to the desired position.
4. Retighten the locking handle, and ensure table is securely locked in place before drilling.
Tilting the Table
To tilt the table:
1. Loosen the bolt underneath the table using included 27mm closed end wrench.
2. Loosen set screw underneath the previous bolt using 5mm Allen key.
3. Tilt table to desired angle.
4. Retighten bolt and set screw, and ensure table is securely locked in place before drilling.
Quill Lock
1. To lock the quill at a certain depth, pull the quill lever down to the desired level and turn the quill lock handle clockwise and
tighten firmly.
Figure 10 - Quill lock
2. If the quill lock handle is not fully tightened when it reaches its limit:
a. Pull the handle out along the screw so it freely rotates
b. Rotate back counter-clockwise
c. Set handle fully back down in place on screw
d. Tighten further until snug and quill is locked in place
Using the Mechanical Depth Stop
1. Press the button on the front of the quick release nut to quickly change the height of the nut.
2. For fine adjustment of the height, the nut can be rotated along the threads.

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HMI (HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE) LAYOUT
Running the Drill press
Once in idle mode, the LCD will display the information such as the set speed, current run speed, direction and current depth,
depending on the settings.
When the HMI displays that the drill press is ready to run, press the <ON> key to start the motor.
The <OFF> key can be used to stop the motor and reset the HMI into the idle mode.
To set a new zero “Depth” position for the drill press, press the <Zero/Confirm> key.
The electronic “Set Depth” can be accessed in the menu to set the drilling depth; press the <Menu/Cancel> button to access this
“User Set Depth” setting in the menu and more.
User Interface Menu
The HMI has been programmed with a user interface menu. The menu can be used to configure and view the parameters of the drill
press. The user can access the HMI Menu by pressing the <MENU> key when the motor is idle or running.
Navigating the Menu
●To cancel or exit the menu, the user can press the <MENU/Cancel> key until the HMI returns to the main idle screen.
●To select an item in menu, press the <ZERO/Confirm> key.
●To move the cursor UP the operator must turn the Speed Dial counter-clockwise OR press the <F1> key.
●Similarly, to move the cursor DOWN the operator must turn the Speed Dial clockwise OR press the <F2> key.

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Menu List
Speed Chart
User Set Depth
Self-Start
Advanced Modes
Edit F Shortcuts
Edit Favorite Speeds
FWD/REV
Configuration
Speed Chart
The NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press includes a built-in speed guide for drilling. The main benefit of the speed chart is the ability to
input the type of drill bit, the drill bit size, and the work piece material, and the drill press will then set the speed to the
recommended value.
NOTE: The speed chart is available in both metric and imperial units. This option can be changed in Configuration>Drill Settings.
To use the speed chart:
1. Go to the Menu > Speed Chart.
2. Select the type of drill bit.
3. Select the drill bit size.
4. Select the work piece material.
5. Confirm the new set speed.
6. The display will return to the default screen with the new speed selected.
NOTE: The speed chart is only used to give an approximate of the speed that should be used. The actual drilling speed should be
selected based on the experience of the operator.
User Set Depth
The “User Set Depth” feature allows the user to quickly set the drilling depth. This is essentially an electronic depth stop that will
give warning beeps when approaching the set depth and stop the motor when the depth has been reached.
To activate the User Set Depth feature, simply select the feature in the menu and set a depth to drill. The drilling depth can be set
using the <F1>/<F2> keys or Speed Dial. Pressing <ON> will reset the value to OFF. Press the <Zero/Confirm> button to save the
depth selection and return to the main screen, or press <Menu> to cancel any changes. For blind holes of a certain depth, it is
recommended that the drill bit “Depth” is set to Zero on the surface of the workpiece.
When the “User Set Depth” is activated, the current set depth will show on the main screen. When the feature is disabled, the value
will be blank. When drilling to the set depth, the machine will start beeping at 0.5” (or 10mm in Metric mode), and the beeping will
become more rapid as the drill gets closer to the set depth. The motor will finally turn off once the set depth has been reached and
the machine will revert to idle.
To turn off the “User Set Depth”, press the <ON> button followed by the <Zero/Confirm> button.

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Self-Start
The “Self-Start” feature enables a one-handed drilling operation by automatically turning on and off the motor at pre-determined
start depths. The motor will start running at 0.29”/7mm and stop once it returns to 0.24”/6mm.
For reference, the programming includes the following characteristics:
a. After this feature has been turned on, the handle must be raised to the top of the quill stroke before the first "self-
start" can begin.
b. If the user is in the menu while the machine is idle, the self-start will not START, but it will STOP if the machine is
running with the quill extended, the feature is activated, and the handle is raised to the stop point.
c. By default, the safety feature including warning sounds and a delay before the motor self-starts is turned OFF. This
setting can be accessed through the following menu path: Menu>Configuration>Drill Settings>Sounds/Warnings.
Advanced Modes
Pilot Hole
The “Pilot Hole” feature enables the user to skip the separate operation of drilling a pilot hole (in most cases) for locating a larger
drill bit. Using this feature, the machine will begin drilling at a slower speed, and once the bit is seated and grabs enough material,
the machine will sense this and ramp up to the set run speed. The machine determines this by sensing the load placed on the motor
and responding when load threshold (this value is determined by the selected material) has been reached.
To enable the “Pilot Hole” feature, simply toggle “Slow Start” to ON, set the start speed (250 by default), and select
Other/Metal/Wood. Metal will set the load threshold the highest, followed by Wood and then Other requires the smallest increase
in load to ramp up.
IMPORTANT: Once the drill begins running after “Pilot Hole” is turned on, the display will first show “Pilot Initialize” at the bottom
and then change to “Pilot Ready” when fully initialized. Allow the machine to reach the pilot speed and fully initialize before
drilling. If drilling begins prematurely, the load sensing will not calculate correctly, and the drill likely will not ramp up to full speed at
the appropriate time.
Tapping Mode
The tapping feature has two options for programmed cycles for tapping. Both modes require the user to manually feed the tap during
tapping and should only be used when starting the drill in the Forward direction.
1. Load Sense –This mode will use the load sensor to determine when it has started tapping and enter a chip breaking cycle. This cycle
uses the load sensor to determine when the drill needs to switch to reverse to chip break for a fixed amount of time, and then returns
to forward to tap again. This repeats until the drill press senses the tapping is complete via the load OR if the user presses the <ON>
button.
NOTE: Recommended for through-hole tapping only.
2. Chip Breaker –This mode will use the load sensor to determine when it has started tapping and enter a chip breaking cycle. This cycle
uses a fixed amount of time before switching to reverse to chip break for a fixed amount of time, and then it returns to forward to tap
again. This repeats until the drill press senses the tapping is complete via the load OR if the user presses the <ON> button.
Edit F Shortcuts
The <F1> to <F4> keys can be used to quickly modify a large variety of settings while the motor is idle or running. To set the
alternate functions, go to Menu > Edit F Shortcut. There it will show the current functions for each button. Selecting one of these list
items will open up the list of settings available for each F button. These custom F button functions will be stored permanently in the
memory until a factory reset is performed.
Edit Favorite Speeds
The favorite speed function has traditionally been a feature in the DVR motors. The favorite speeds allow the user to quickly switch
between a set of predefined or user defined speeds. The favorite speeds can be accessed by pressing the <F1> to <F4> keys to select
Fav. Speed #1 to #4 respectively.

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The predefined favorite speed values are listed below:
Key
Favorite Speed #
Speed (rpm)
<F1>
#1
250
<F2>
#2D (Default)
900
<F3>
#3
1600
<F4>
#4
3000
To modify the preset values follow the steps below:
1. the user can go to Menu > Edit Fav Speeds
2. Select the favorite speed to modify
3. Modify the speed using the <F1>/<F2> keys or Speed Dial
4. Press <F/R> to save the new speed
5. Press <F/R> again to confirm the value and save to memory
NOTE: When confirming the new Favorite Speed value, the new speed is automatically saved to memory. This value will be stored
permanently in the memory until a factory reset.
NOTE:When setting a new Favorite Speed #2D, this changes the default speed of the machine until a factory reset.
Direction: FWD/REV
This menu item strictly toggles the drill rotation direction between Forward and Reverse. The drill must be stopped in order to
change directions.
Configuration
Drill Settings
Max Speed –Here the maximum speed of the drill press can be toggled between 3000 and 5500 rpm (Default:
3000rpm)
Units –This toggles the units of measurement between imperial and metric.
Calibrate Depth –This is where the depth sensor can be calibrated or recalibrated.
Braking –This toggles the powered assisted braking on/off. The braking function provides some power to the motor
after the <OFF> button or emergency stop has been pressed. This can be used to help stop the spindle and reduce the
free spinning time. It is important that the user does not press any buttons or try to use the HMI when the motor has
the braking engaged. (Default: OFF)
Load Sensor –This toggles various settings of the load sensor.
oJam Detect –This setting detects if the drill bit gets jammed and shuts off the motor. (Default: ON)
oSpike Detect –This detects if the load on the motor spikes abnormally and shuts off the motor. (Default: ON)
oSpike Threshold –This is the load threshold which constitutes a load spike.
Vibration Sensor –This changes the vibration sensor sensitivity. The vibration sensor will automatically detect
vibrations in the drill press and shut off if the safety threshold has been reached (e.g. if a workpiece has been caught
and is spinning around). There are 4 sensitivity settings: DISABLED / LOW / MEDIUM / HIGH. (Default: Disabled)
Sounds/Warnings –This toggles various sound settings.
Set Depth Reached –List of actions for the user to select from on what to do once the set depth has been reached.