RichAuto A1X User manual

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RichAuto--AutoNow A1X Motion Control System
MANUAL
For A11、A12、A15、A18
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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd.
ADD：5th floor No. 4 building No. 4 Yard Zhongguanyuan Road, Zhongguancun Life Science
Park,Beiqing St., Changping District, Beijing, China
P.C.：102206 TEL：[phone] FAX：[phone]

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Thank you for choosing the products!
This manual helps you be familiar with the company's products, and get information about
systems’ components,configuration,etc.
This manual detailed knowledge of the system characteristics,operational processes, installation,
commissioning, and safety precautions.Please read this manual carefully before using the system
and machine, which will help you use it better.
Cautions：
1. Use of this product is strictly prohibited in the strong interference, strong magnetic field
environment. Operating ambient temperature 0-70 ℃, working environment humidity 0-90%
(non-condensing).
2. Insert U disk in the correct direction.Do not pull out 50-pin cable when system run.
3. During processing U disk file process, do not pull out the U disk to prevent the interruption
of data transmission.
4. Strictly prohibited metal, dust, and other conductive substances enter the controller.
5. The machine shell should connect the ground wire to ensure the safety of the work and to
prevent interference.
6. Prohibited unauthorized disassembly, no user-repairable parts..
7. Unused for long periods of time, please pay attention to the power outage, and keep properly.
8. Pay attention to water, dust, fire when using it.
9. Do not use the corrosive chemical solvents to clean the equipment.
10. Spindle motor bearing life and its speed is inversely proportional.
11. Graver is very sharp. Do not touch when it is running in order to avoid injury; Do not use
handkerchiefs, scarves to touch it to prevent embroiled damage.
Important Notice：
The Company shall not be responsible for any loss caused by improper using or breaking the
correct operating procedures.
Beijing RichAuto S&T co.,Ltd owns this manual final interpretation,the company reserves
the right to modify all information in this manual, including data, technical details, etc..

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Contents
Foreword .............................................................................................................1
1. RichAuto system composition.............................................................................3
1.1 System composition.........................................................................................3
1.2 Description of each component .......................................................................4
1.2.1 Handle ..........................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Interface board..............................................................................................5
1.2.3 50-pin data transmission cable .....................................................................5
1.2.4 USB communication cable...........................................................................5
1.3 Interface board shell size .................................................................................6
1.4 System start-up mode.......................................................................................6
2. Handle buttons introduction................................................................................6
2.1 Buttons introduction.........................................................................................6
2.2 Usage mode......................................................................................................7
2.3 Detail information for buttons function...........................................................8
3. Wiring Instructions..............................................................................................9
3.1 RichAuto interface board description..............................................................9
3.2 Interface board I / O description....................................................................10
3.3 Hardware wiring ............................................................................................12
3.4 Commissioning of the machine and control system......................................16
4. Menu Description..............................................................................................16
4.1 Menu category ...............................................................................................16
4.2 Menu details...................................................................................................16
4.2.1 MACHINE SETUP ....................................................................................16
4.2.2 AUTO PRO SETUP...................................................................................20
4.2.3 SYSTEM SETUP.......................................................................................23
4.2.4 OPERATE FILE.........................................................................................27
4.2.5 VERSION VIEW .......................................................................................28
5. Machine Operation............................................................................................29

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5.1 Return home...................................................................................................29
5.2 Import processing files...................................................................................29
5.3 Manual operation ...........................................................................................29
5.3.1 Manual speed switching and adjusting.......................................................33
5.3.2 Manual mode..............................................................................................34
5.3.3 Manual testing input and output.................................................................34
5.3.4 Manual switching coordinate system .........................................................33
5.4 Automatic processing operation ....................................................................33
5.4.1 Set workpiece origin...................................................................................33
5.4.2 Choose processing file................................................................................34
5.4.3 Set processing parameters .........................................................................34
5.5 Operations during processing ........................................................................35
5.6 Advanced Processing.....................................................................................38
5.6.1 Array work .................................................................................................33
5.6.2 Resume work..............................................................................................34
5.6.3 Tool changing.............................................................................................34
5.6.4 Part work ....................................................................................................33
5.6.5 Calculate bound..........................................................................................33
5.6.6 Mill plane ...................................................................................................34
5.6.7 Calculate work time....................................................................................34
5.6.8 Find break no..............................................................................................33
5.6.9 Scale work ..................................................................................................33
6. A12 Plasma Cutting Motion Control System....................................................44
6.1 Handle and buttons introduction...................................................................44
6.2 Output description..........................................................................................44
6.3 Arc setup&wiring...........................................................................................44
6.4 Parameters description...................................................................................46
7. A15--Multi-spindle Motion Control System.....................................................47
7.1 Handle and buttons introduction...................................................................47
7.2 Output description..........................................................................................47

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7.3 Spindle wiring................................................................................................48
7.4 Multi-spindle setup .......................................................................................49
7.5 G code example..............................................................................................51
8. A18--Four-axis Linkage Motion Control System .............................................52
8.1 Handle buttons introduction...........................................................................52
8.2 Input description ............................................................................................52
8.3 Parameters description...................................................................................53
8.4 G code example..............................................................................................53
9. Appendix ...........................................................................................................54
9.1 System upgrade..............................................................................................55
9.2 U-disk Function .............................................................................................55
9.3 Servo driver parameters.................................................................................56
9.3.1 YASKAWA Σ-7、Σ-Ⅴ.............................................................................56
9.3.2 PANASONIC MINAS A5 .........................................................................58
9.3.3 DELTAASDA-A2&B2..............................................................................60
9.4 G code list ......................................................................................................63
9.5 Tool setting(Tool measurement) ....................................................................65
9.5.1 Fixed calibration.........................................................................................65
9.5.2 Mobile calibration ......................................................................................67
9.6 Calculate pulse equivalent .............................................................................70
9.6.1 Stepper driver .............................................................................................70
9.6.2 Servo driver................................................................................................72
9.6.3 Proportion calculation method ...................................................................75
9.7 Common problems and troubleshooting........................................................70
9.7.1 Solutions of the faults display on the screen ..............................................76
9.7.2 Faults in practical operation .......................................................................77
9.7.3 Electrical components and wiring problem .................................................80

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Foreword
1) System Introduction
RichAuto A1X motion control system independently developed by Beijing RichAuto S&T
Co., Ltd and it can be widely applied to machinery, advertisement, woodworking, mold
engraving machines, laser, flame, plasma cutting machines, and others in the machine control
field.
RichAuto A1X make DSP as the core of the system,High-speed processing;Use embedded
structure, high degree of integration and strong stability make installation and operation easy;
Support U disk, removable storage card reader; High speed transfer, no longer dependent on
the computer to realize off-line operation.
2) Characteristics
1. Adopting position control mode,support 3-axis and 4-axis linkage motion control,double Y
drive.
2. Standard with 8 Input/Output interface board.
3. Support various processing format, such as G code, PLT, bitmap and DXF etc.
4. Intelligent memory function,support power failure protection and breakpoint processing
function.
5. Support portable storage mode function.
6. Multi-coordinate memory function. Provide 9 work coordinates system, the user can switch
among the 9 coordinates, each coordinate system can save a process origin information.
7. Support adjusting spindle frequency during processing. The spindle frequency from 0 to
maximum frequency is divided into 8 gears, 1 - 8 gear can be processed directly adjust up
and down without suspend processing.
8. Support adjusting speed ratio during processing. Users can adjust the speed ratio from 0.1-1,
ascending or descending per 0.1 numerical.
9. Simple manual operation mode.Including ―Continue,Step,Dist‖, manual operation becomes
more simple and convenient.

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10. Support M,F code and other expanded codes,special code can be customized according to
actual request.
11. Built-in 512 Mb memory.Communication by USB interface.
12. Unique handheld form to realize holding by one hand. Liquid crystal display and 16 buttons
make operating intuitive and flexible.No longer dependent on the computer to realize off-line
operation.
13. Self-test function,system supports I/O signal detection capabilities to make remote
maintenance easy.
14. Support multiple languages, such as Spanish, French, Arabic, etc.
15. System supports automatically dynamic upgrading that make remote operation and remote
maintenance convenient.
3) Product Parameters
Product Model
RichAuto-A1X
CPU
DSP
Power Failure Protection
Support
Built-in Memory
512Mb
Breakpoint Processing
Function
Support
Screen
128*64 Monochrome
Screen
Power Supply
DC 24V
Communication Port
U Disk
Manual Mode
Continue、Step、
Distance
Number of Linkage Axes
3-4 axes
Interpolation Method
Line、Arc、Spline
Control Signal
Common Anode
Soft/Hard Limit
Support
Drive System
Stepping/Servo Motor
Maximum Pulse Frequency
1MHz
Minimum Input Unit
0.001mm
Password Protection
Support
Language
Simplified/Traditional Chinese,English,Other languages can be
customized
Standard Configuration
DSP Handle；50-pin Cable、8 I/O Interface Board,USB Cable

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4) Product Model
AutoNow
A1X Motion Control
System
Model
Name
A11
Three-axis Linkage Motion Control System
A12
Plasma Cutting Motion Control System
A14
Dispensor Motion Control System
A15
Multi-spindle Motion Control System
A115
Double Z Motion Control System
A16
Side-spindle Motion Control System
A18
Four-axis Linkage Motion Control System
A123
Four-axis Linkage + Multi-spindle Motion
Control System
A132
Lathe Motion Control System
1. RichAuto System Composition
1.1 System composition
RichAuto control system contains the following parts：handle , interface board, a 50-pin data
transmission cable, an USB communication cable.
Handle Interface board
50-pin data transmission cable USB communication cable

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1.2 Description of each component
1.2.1 Handle
As shown below，including 6 parts:
Handle
1) Screen：128 * 64 resolution LCD to display the machine motion,system settings and other
information.
2) Button board：Contains 16 buttons to input system parameter information and operate the
machine.
3) U-disk interface：Interface of U-disk（FAT16/32）and the memory card.
4) Company LOGO：RichAuto.
5) 50-pin data cable interface：Connect the handle with the interface board to realize controling
the machine.Including 2.5m,4m,and 6m.
6) USB cable interface：It is used to connect the handle with your computer.

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1.2.2 Interface board
As shown below，including 5 parts:
1) 50-pin data cable port：connect handle with interface board.
2) Output control terminal：including spindle On/Off signal,work&alarm led siganl etc..
3) Input control terminal：including machine origin detection switch，toolsetting，driver alarm，
hard limit switch，and E-stop signal，pedal switch.
4) Power supply terminal：DC24V,3A
5) Motor driver control terminal.
1.2.3 50-pin data transmission cable
1.2.4 USB communication cable
50-pin data cable Interface
J7:Output control terminal
J8:Input control terminal
DC24V Input terminal
Motor
driver
control
terminal
X-Axis
Y-Axis
Z-Axis
C-Axis

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1.3 Interface board shell size
Ratio:1：1 ，Unit: mm
1.4 System start-up mode
Normal start：After power up, the system enters the homing type interface and manual
control interface.
Emergency start：After power up, if the system can not enter the homing type interface and
manual control interface,users need to make an emergency start operation.
Firstly, cut off the power supply，and then press and hold button“”， power up again，
after 3-4 seconds，release button “”， if system enters the Emergency state, you can
choose to“Update System”,“Format System”,and then restart the system.
2. Handle Buttons Introduction
2.1 Buttons introduction
RichAuto motion control system defines 16 buttons according to functional requirements.
Each button has one or more functions under different work status.

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Buttons picture
2.2 Usage mode
RichAuto control system provide two modes of buttons’ operation,including one-touch button
& Combination button.
One-touch button：Press one button on handle.
Combination button：Press two buttons at the same time to achieve the operation；the
operation step: press one main function button and meanwhile press a second accessibility button,
and then release the two buttons at the same time to realize the combination button operation.
List of Combination buttons：
Combination button
Function
1
― ‖+―0—9‖Number Buttons
Switch the coordinate system (0 for the
mechanical coordinate system , 1 - 9 for
the work coordinate system)
2
― ‖+― ‖
Start Z-axis automatic tool setting
3
― ‖+―1—8‖Number Buttons
Start the breakpoints processing (support
number 1 - 8)
4
― ‖+― ‖
Start advanced processing
5
― ‖+ ―/‖
To switch gear shaft under manual mode
6
― ‖+― ‖
Repeat last time processing

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7
― ‖ +― ‖
Set stop position
8
― ‖+― ‖
System upgrade
9
― ‖+― ‖
Quit buttons check
2.3 Detail information for buttons function
Name
Function
Positive movement of X axis, menu upward , figure 1 inputting
Positive movement of Y axis, speed-up processing speed, figure 2 inputting
Positive movement of Z axis, figure 3 inputting, increase spindle speed
during processing
Set X axis and Y axis work origin, figure 4 inputting
Negative movement of X axis, menu downward, figure 5 inputting
Negative movement of Y axis, solw down processing speed, figure 6
inputting different property selecting in Menu
Negative movement of Z axis, figure 7 inputting, reduce spindle speed
during processing
Set Z axis work origin, figure 8 inputting
Machine back home, figure 9 inputting,check information during processing
High or low speed selection under manual mode, figure 0 inputting,change
work coordinate & mechanical coordinate during processing

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Spindle start/stop, decimal point inputting
Enter menu setting, negative sign inputting ,check information during
processing
Back to work origin,confirm motions /inputting/operating
Manual mode, continue/step/distance to select
Run or pause processing,delete inputting data, different property selecting in
menu
High/low speed parameter adjust under manual mode, quit process
stop/selections, inputting and operating cancel
3. Wiring Instructions
3.1 RichAuto interface board description

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3.2 Interface board I / O description
Port
lable
Port
definition
Signal description
Pin functions
and parameters
Notes
DC24V
24V+
+24V DC power input
Supply DC24V for
interface board
24V（≧3A）
24V-
Power GND
X_AXIS
5V
Common anode
Output 5V
Do not impose
voltage on this
pin
PULSE
X axis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
X axis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shielded signal
Do not impose
voltage
Y_AXIS
5V
Common anode
Output 5V
Do not impose
voltage on this
pin
PULSE
Y axis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
Y axis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shielded signal
Not GND
Z_AXIS
5V
Common anode
Output 5V
Do not impose
voltage
PULSE
Z axis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
Z axis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shielded signal
Not GND
C_AXIS
5V
Common anode
Output 5V
Do not impose
voltage on this
pin
PULSE
C axis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
C axis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V；
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shielded signal
Not GND

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Port
lable
Port
definition
Signal description
Pin functions
and parameters
Notes
OUTPUT SIGNAL
Y01
FWD/REV
Logic low
Connect FWD&DCM，do
not connect Y01
Y02
Multi-Speed 1
Logic low
Y03
Multi-Speed 2
Logic low
Y04
Multi-Speed 3
Logic low
Y05
Alarm indicator
Logic low
Y06
Run indicator
Logic low
Y07
deifnable
Logic low
Y08
deifnable
Logic low
24V
Output DC 24V
Output 24V
Supply DC24V for indicators
GND
GND
SHIELD
Shielded signal
INPUT SIGNAL
X01
X Machine zero
Logic low
For external connection with
mechanical,photoelectrical
or proximity switch
X02
Y Machine zero
Logic low
For external connection with
mechanical,photoelectrical
or proximity switch
X03
Z Machine zero
Logic low
For external connection with
mechanical,photoelectrical
or proximity switch
X04
Tool setting
Logic low
X05
Driver alarm
Logic low
X06
Hard limit
Logic low
X07
E-stop
Logic low
X08
Pedal switch
Logic low
Pause during
processing&repeat after
processing
24V
Output DC 24V
For active sensors
GND
GND
For active sensors
SHIELD
Shielded signal

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3.3 Hardware wiring
Installation Requirements：Power（24V，3A）， it is better to add a filter to prevent the electric
field interference.If choosing origin detecting switches of different power supply type, the special
testing switching power is needed.（24V origin detecting switch is the best choice）
RichAuto control system realizes its control through the connection between the interface
board and CNC machine. Interface board terminal can be divided into input terminal and output
terminal
Input terminal：INPUT SIGNAL DC24V(Power Supply)
Output terminal：X,Y,Z,C axis pulse signal output terminal,OUTPUT SIGNAL
Input terminal
Power Supply
INPUT SIGNAL
1. Machine Origin Y and Z are the same as X
Mechanical NPN(NO)
PNP(NO)

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2. Tool-setting input
3. X5-X8 e.g.-Servo alarm
Alarm signal normal open,wiring in series(modify the definition of X5 level.
Alarm signal normal open, wiring in parallel

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Output terminal
X pulse signal wiring Y and Z are the same as X
Stepper driver：
Servo driver：Σ-7 same as Σ-V
Motor Brake：YASKAWA Σ-V(Σ-7 same as Σ-V),Set Pn50F=0300
Wired as follows：

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OUTPUT SIGNALY1-Y4
Count 3-1 Count 3-2
Count 1(ON/OFF) Spindle State
CAUTION: FWD and DCM has Connected in Parallel in some inverters, plesae do not need to
connect Y1 in such situations, you only need to connect DCM with GND of interface board,
without having to reset the spindle gear.
OUTPUT SIGNALY5-Y8
You can connect the machine with the control system when the above setting is over.