RichAuto AutoNow B18 User manual

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RichAuto—AutoNow B18 motion control system
User’s manual
Applied in B18-4 axis linkages controller
Free download from
http://www.richauto.com.cn
北京锐志天宏科技股份有限公司
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd.
Add：5F, No.4 building, No. 4 Yard, Shengmingyuan Road, Zhongguancun Life Science Park
Beiqing St., Changping District, Beijing 102206 China Tel/Fax：[phone]
Website1：www.richauto.com.cn Website2：www.richnc.com.cn

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Thank you for choosing RichAuto products!
This manual helps you be familiar with the company's products, and get information
about systems’ components、configuration etc.
This manual contains detailed knowledge of the system characteristics、operating procedures,
installation &commissioning, and safety precautions. Please read this manual carefully before
using the system and machine, which will help you to use it better.
Cautions:
1. It’s strictly prohibited in the strong interference and strong magnetic field environment.
Operating ambient temperature：0-70 ℃；Environment humidity：0-90% (non-condensing).
2. Insert U disk in the correct direction. Do not pull out or insert 50-pin signal transmission cable
when system is powered on.
3. During the perform processing in U disk file, do not pull out the U disk to prevent the
interruption of data transmission.
4. Strictly prohibited metal, dust, and other conductive substances drop into the handheld
controller shell.
5. The machine casing shall be well grounded to ensure work safety and prevent interference.
6. Unauthorized removal is strictly prohibited, no internal user repairable parts.
7. For long time not using, please power off and keep it properly.
8. Be careful to prevent it from water, dust, fire when using.
9. Do not use the corrosive chemical solvents to clean the device.
10. Spindle motor bearing life and its speed is inversely proportional.
11. The tool bit is very sharp. Do not touch when it is running, in order to avoid injury; Do not use
handkerchiefs, scarves to approach it to prevent embroiled damage.
Important statement:
The Company shall not be responsible for any loss caused by improper using or failure to comply
with the rules of operation.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd owns final interpretation of this manual, we reserves the rights to
revise all information in this manual, including data, technical details, etc.

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Content
FOREWORD........................................................................................................................................1
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................................................................1
PRODUCT PARAMETERS:..............................................................................................................................2
MODEL LIST: ............................................................................................................................................2
1RICHAUTO SYSTEM COMPOSITION.............................................................................................3
1.1 SYSTEM COMPOSITION ...................................................................................................................3
1.2 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Handle..................................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Wiring board........................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Board installation dimensions..............................................................................................5
1.3 SYSTEM STARTUP METHODS ............................................................................................................6
2HANDHELD CONTROLLER BUTTONS INTRODUCTION .................................................................6
2.1 BUTTONS INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................6
2.2 BUTTONS INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................7
COMMON USED COMBINATION KEYS LIST：....................................................................................................7
2.3 BUTTONS DETAILS .........................................................................................................................8
3WIRING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................ 10
3.1 RICHAUTO WIRING BOARD DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................10
3.2 I/O DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................11
3.3 HARDWARE WIRING.....................................................................................................................13
3.3.1 Input terminals...................................................................................................................13
3.3.2 Output terminals................................................................................................................15
3.4 COMMISSIONING OF THE MACHINE AND CONTROL SYSTEM ..................................................................17
4MENU DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................18
4.1 MENU CATEGORY........................................................................................................................18
4.2 MENU DETAILS ...........................................................................................................................18
4.2.1 Machine setup ...................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Auto Pro Setup ...................................................................................................................22
4.2.3 System Setup......................................................................................................................25
4.2.4 File Operate .......................................................................................................................29
4.2.5 Version View ......................................................................................................................30
5MACHINE OPERATION.............................................................................................................. 31
5.1 RETURN HOME.........................................................................................................................31
5.2 IMPORT PROCESSING FILE..............................................................................................................31
5.3 MANUAL PROCESSING OPERATION.................................................................................................31
5.3.1 Manual speed switching and adjustment..........................................................................31
5.3.2 Manual processing mode...................................................................................................32

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5.3.3 Manual testing input and output.......................................................................................33
5.3.4 Manual switching coordinate system ................................................................................34
5.4 AUTO PROCESSING OPERATION ......................................................................................................35
5.4.1 Set workpiece origin...........................................................................................................35
5.4.2 Choose processing file........................................................................................................35
5.4.3 Set processing parameters.................................................................................................36
5.5 OPERATIONS DURING PROCESSING ..................................................................................................37
5.5.1 Speed ratio & spindle grade Adjusting...............................................................................37
5.5.2 Pa use & adjust position .....................................................................................................37
5.5.3 Breakpoint processing & power down protection..............................................................38
5.6 ADVANCED PROCESSING...............................................................................................................40
5 . 6 . 1 Array work .....................................................................................................................41
5 . 6 . 2 Resume work .................................................................................................................42
5 . 6 . 3 Tool changing.................................................................................................................42
5 . 6 . 4 Part work .......................................................................................................................42
5 . 6 . 5 Calculate bound.............................................................................................................43
5 . 6 . 6 Mill plane.......................................................................................................................44
5 . 6 . 7 Calculate work time.......................................................................................................45
5.6.8 Find break no .....................................................................................................................45
5 . 6 . 9 Scale work......................................................................................................................46
5.7 ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................47
5.8 PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE.............................................................................................................47
6SYSTEM UPGRADE....................................................................................................................48
7“U DISK MODE” FUNCTION INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 49
8G CODE REFERENCE LIST........................................................................................................... 50
9TOOL SETTING METHODS DETAILED EXPLANATION..................................................................52
9.1 DIRECT TOOL SETTING .................................................................................................................52
9.2 FIXED CALIBRATION .....................................................................................................................53
9.3 MOBILE CALIBRATION....................................................................................................................55
10 PULSE EQUIVALENT CALCULATION ...........................................................................................56
10.1 STEPPER MOTOR DRIVE ................................................................................................................56
10.1.1 L inear axis......................................................................................................................56
10.1.2 Linear axis pulse equivalent computing method ...........................................................58
10.1.3 Rotary axis (pul/ °) .........................................................................................................59
10.1.4 Rotary axis pulse equivalent computing ........................................................................59
10.1.5 Calculate electronic gear ratio according to fixed pulse equivalent value .....................59
10.1.6 Calculate pulse equivalent according to fixed electronic gear ratio...............................61
10.1.7 Rotation axis ..................................................................................................................61
10.2 PROPORTION CALCULATION METHOD..............................................................................................62
11 COMMON PROBLEMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 63
11.1 SOLUTIONS FOR SCREEN DISPLAY FAULTS ..........................................................................................63

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11.2 FAQ IN PRACTICAL OPERATION ......................................................................................................64
11.3 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING PROBLEM .............................................................................68

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Foreword
System introduction
RichAuto CNC motion control systems are independently developed by Beijing RichAuto S&T
Co., Ltd. It can be widely applied to machinery, advertisement, woodworking, mold engraving
machines, laser, flame, plasma cutting machines, woodworking lathe, dispensing machine and
soon in the industry machine control field.
RichAuto make DSP as the core control system，High-speed processing operation which are
the microcontroller, PLC systems can’t match；Embedded structure，High degree of integration,
Strong stability, easy to installation and operation；support U disk, Removable storage card
reader，With USB Interface，High speed transfer，Plug and play . Fully offline work.
Performance characteristics
1. System standard configuration is X, Y, Z axis motion control method, and supports the
rotation
1. axis（C axis）control which enables the switch between rotary machining and plane
processing .
2. Can be extended to X, Y, Z, C four-axis motion control to realize 4 axes linkages control.
3. Multiple I/O ports control. Standard equipped with I/O signal node which has 8 inputs and 7
output signals.
4. Support the standard G code, PLT format instructions; support domestic and international
mainstream CAM software, such as: Type3, Artcam, UG, Pro/E, MasterCAM, Cimatron,
Ucancam etc.
5. Provide with power failed protection. System automatically save the current processing
information in the moment of sudden power down (file name, current line number, work
speed, spindle state) ；After powered up and returned HOME position, the system
automatically prompts the user to restore the processing before power down which makes
processing operations become more humanity.
6. Support breakpoint memory, select file line No. processing. Can save 8 different breakpoint
processing information.
7. Multi-coordinate memory function. Provide 9 working coordinate system. The User can
switch among the 9 coordinates, each coordinate system can save a process origin
information.
8. Support adjusting spindle operating frequency (or spindle rotate speed). The spindle
frequency is divided into 8 shifts. During processing, user can adjust shifts directly by keys
without suspend processing.
9. Support adjust speed ratio during operation. To adjust the speed ratio so as to change the
processing speed and travel speed, speed ratio values from 0.1-1. Increasing or decreasing
0.1 per time.
10. Simple manual operate mode. In manual mode, the system provides 3 kinds of move modes,
including continuous, step (crawl), distance, become more simple and convenient.
11. Identifies M code, F code and other extended instructions, and it can also open a special
code based on user’s needs.

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12. Built-in 512 M memory. Adapt USB communication port with high efficiency for file transfer.
Can read files in U disk and card reader directly.
13. Unique handheld structure which can be hold with one hand. With LCD display and 24 keys
operation keyboard, intuitive and flexible operation, no longer rely on the computer,
completely offline operation.
14. Self-detection function. The system comes with I/O ports signal detection function, easy
remote maintenance.
15. Multiple languages display. Support English, Russian, France, Traditional Chinese and
Simplified Chinese. Other language can be customized.
16. System can automatically update itself，easily remote operation and maintenance.
Product parameters:
Model No.
RichAuto-B18
CPU
DSP
Power down
protection
Support
Built in memory
512MB
Breakpoint processing
8
Display screen
128*64Monochrome LCD
External supply
voltage
DC 24V
Communication
port
U disk
Manual mode
Continuous, step,
distance
Linkage axis No.
3to 4axes
Interpolate method
Straight line, arc,
spline curve
Control signal
5V common anode
Soft / hard limit
Support
Driving system
Stepper / servo motor
Maximum pulse
frequency
1MHz
Minimum input unit
0.001mm
Password protection
Support
Languages
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, other languages can be
customized
Standard layout
Handheld controller with USB adapter 1pc；50 pins cable 1 pc、I/O
interface board 1 pc, USB data cable 1 pc
Model List:
AutoNow-
3 inches Monochrome screen
B1X series motion control system
No.
Name
B11
Standard 3 axis motion control system
B15
Cylinder multi-spindle motion control system
B18
4 axis motion control system

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1RichAuto system composition
1.1 System composition
RichAuto control system contains the following parts：hand-held controller (Hereinafter called
“handle”), wiring board, 50-pin data transmission cable, USB communication cable.
RichAuto schematic diagram of system accessories
Handle Wiring board
50-pin data transmission cable USB communication cable

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1.2 Components description
1.2.1 Handle
As shown below，including 6 parts:
Handle
1) LCD screen: 128 * 64 resolution LCD screen, displays the machine motion, system settings and
other information.
2) Key area: Contains 24 buttons for system parameter settings and machine movement control.
3) U disk adapter: External memory, such as U disk, card reader throw-over access port. It can
identify the files from external memory; It can be removed separately from the main board if it is
damaged, just loosen its screws at the back. System format should be FAT 16/32;
4) RichAuto LOGO
5) 50-pin cable socket: Be used for connecting & transmitting signals between the handle and the
machine tool.
6) USB communication interface: The port of USB cable. It is used to connect the handle and
computer.

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1.2.2 Wiring board
The connection between handle and machine tool rely on the wiring board. As shown
below,
Wiring Board
1) 50-pin cable socket：Be used for connecting the metal end of the 50-pin cable.
2) Output terminal：Including Spindle On/Off, Run lamp, Alarm lamp output signal ports etc.
3) Input terminal：Including machine HOME switch, tool setter, driver alarm, hard limit, E-stop
signal, foot pedal switch input signal ports.
4) Power supply terminal：DC 24V, 3A.
5) Motor driver control terminals: Contains X, Y, Z axis motor drivers output ports.
1.2.3 Board installation dimensions
Scale 1:1, unit mm
50-PIN cable socket
J7: OUTPUT Terminal
J8: INPUT Terminal
J10: Power Supply
24V DC
Motor
driver
control
terminals
X axis
Y axis
Z axis
C axis

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1.3 System startup methods
RichAuto-B18 4 axis motion control system has 2 starting methods:
Normal starting: Normal power on the system, after boot it will enter into HOME TYPE
interface and manual control interface.
Emergency starting: If normal starting cannot show any words or manual interface,
emergency starting is required.
Power off the system first, then push “ ” and keep pressing, power on the controller and
waiting for 3-4 seconds. Release“ ”, it will get into Emergency State, at that time user
could either select System Update or Format System, after that restart the system directly
without any selection.
2Handheld controller buttons introduction
2.1 Buttons introduction
RichAuto handheld control system has defined 24 operation buttons, each one provides
one or more functions in different working states:
Real photograph of pressing keys

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2.2 Buttons instructions
RichAuto provides 2 modes of button operations, including one-touch key & Combination keys.
One-touch key：Press one key on the handheld controller keypad is executing the single key
operation.
Combination keys：Press two keys at the same time to achieve certain function is executing
combination keys operation；The operation steps: press one main function key not release it,
meanwhile press a second auxiliary function key, and then release the two buttons at the
same time to realize the combination keys operation.
For instance, work coordinates switching combination keys are “ ” + “0-9 numeric key”.
When operation, push the main function key “ ”first, and then push auxiliary function
key“ ” then, at last release both of them at the same time.
Common used combination keys list：
Combination keys
Function
1
“ ”+“0” numeric key
mechanical coordinate switching
2
“”+“1-9” numeric key
Working coordinate switching
3
“ ”+ “ /”
Switching spindle shifts in manual mode
4
“ ”+“ ”
Set the current position to be the stop
position
5
“ ”+“ ”
System upgrade
6
“ ”+“ ”
Input coordinate values to move the
equipment
7
“ ”+“ ”
Exit keyboard detection interface

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Note: Users can also find the corresponding combination keys operation list at the back of the
handle.
2.3 Buttons details
Key Name
Function
Start “resume work” combination function, will start processing at the
position of system automatic searched line number
Enable Z axis automatic tool setting function
Enable advanced processing function, such as array work, resume work,
mirror work etc.
The last time processing repeat machining
Set X axis and Y axis work origin
Set work origin of Z and C axis
user-defined function key
user-defined function key
X axis positive movement, figure 1input, Menu move up selection
Y axis positive movement, figure 2input, work speed ratio
increasing under AUTO mode
Z axis positive movement, figure 3 input, Spindle speed increasing
under AUTO mode
C axis positive movement，figure 4 input

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X axis negative movement, figure 5input, Menu move down
selection
Y axis negative movement, figure 6input, work speed ratio
reducing under AUTO mode
Z axis negative movement, figure 7 input, Spindle speed reducing
key under AUTO mode
C axis negative movement，figure 8 input
figure 9 input, Return HOME operation in manual mode
figure 0 input, Manual speed High/Low switching, work/mechanical
coordinates switching in AUTO mode
Decimal point input, control spindle ON/OFF in MANU mode
Enter into menu settings, minus input, view machining information
during processing
Return reference point(work origin); OK key of all selections, inputs
and operations
Manual motion states;
Continuous, step, distance 3 modes switching in MANU mode
RUN file or PAUSE the processing; DELETE the entered data;
selections of different attributes in MENU
parameters adjustment in MANU mode; Cancellation of various
selections, inputs and operations in AUTO mode

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3Wiring Instructions
3.1 RichAuto Wiring board description
Wiring board sketch map (50-pin upwards):
JK0801-A Connection Board

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3.2 I/O description
Input ports
Terminal
Name
Pin definition
Pin functions
and parameters
Attentions
DC24V
24V+
Input power supply+
Provide 24V operating voltage for
the interface board after power
up.
Recommend to use DC 24V
(current = 3A) current
source
GND
return circuit ground
X_AXIS
5V
Xaxis common anode
signal
X-axis driver common anode
power supply terminal, 5V output
Do not impose any other
voltage on this pin.
PULSE
Xaxis pulse signal
Output voltage ≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
Xaxis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shield signal
X-axis driver signal output shield
wire
Do not impose any other
voltage on this pin.
Y_AXIS
5V
Yaxis common anode
signal
Y-axis driver common anode
power supply terminal,5V output
Do not impose any other
voltage on this pin.
PULSE
Yaxis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
Yaxis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shield signal
Y-axis driver signal output shield
wire
Do not use this port as a
ground port.
Z_AXIS
5V
Zaxis common anode
signal
Z-axis driver common anode
power supply terminal, 5V output
Do not impose any other
voltage on this pin.
PULSE
Zaxis pulse signal
Output voltage≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
DIR
Zaxis direction signal
Output voltage≧3V;
Drive current≦8mA
SHIELD
Shield signal
Z-axis driver signal output shield
wire
Do not use this port as a
ground port.
C_AXIS
5V
C axis common anode
signal
C-axis driver common anode
power supply terminal, 5V output
Do not impose any other
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
Shield signal
C-axis driver signal output shield
wire
Do not use this port as a
ground port.

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Output ports
Termi
nal
Name
Pin definition
Pin functions
and parameters
Attentions
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
definable
Logic low
Y08
definable
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
Support external
connection with
mechanical,
photoelectrical or
proximity switch
X02
Y Machine zero
Logic low
Support external
connection with
mechanical,
photoelectrical or
proximity switch
X03
Z Machine zero
Logic low
Support external
connection with
mechanical,
photoelectrical or
proximity switch
X04
Driver alarm
Logic low
X05
Hard limit
Logic low
X06
E-stop
Logic low
X07
Foot pedal switch
Logic low
Pause during
processing & repeat
after processing

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X08
Driver alarm
Logic low
24V
Output DC 24V
To active sensors
GND
GND
To active sensors
SHIELD
Shielded signal
3.3 Hardware wiring
Installation Requirements: Switching mode power supply（24V, 3A）, it’s better to add a
filter to prevent the electric field interference. If origin detecting switch is different power supply
type, the special detecting switch power supply is needed. (Recommend 24V origin detecting
switch).
RichAuto Interface board terminal can be divided into input terminal and output
terminal：
Input terminal：INPUT SIGNAL terminal; Main power supply terminal.
Output terminal：X,Y,Z,C axis pulse signal output terminal; OUTPUT SIGNAL terminal.
3.3.1 Input terminals
Main power supply wiring:
INPUT SIGNAL wiring
1) ZERO point (HOME): X, Y Z axis wiring methods are the same
Mechanical switch NPN normally open proximity switch

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Example of PNP normally open proximity switch:
2) Tool setting: Simple constructed touch-off plate wiring
3) X5-X8：Default low level normally open
Take the driver alarm as example:
The alarm signal is normally closed, wiring method is series connection. Meanwhile, revise
the voltage definition of X5.

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If the alarm signal is normally open, the wiring method is parallel connection. See as below,
3.3.2 Output terminals
X axis pulse signal wiring (Y, Z axis pulse signal wiring is the same to X axis)
Step drive: