Roland DWX-4W User manual

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User's Manual
Operation Screen
Milling
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Contents
Contents......................................................................................................................................2
1. Operation Screen...........................................................................................................................4
Displaying or Exiting VPanel .......................................................................................................5
What is VPanel? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Displaying VPanel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
VPanel Display in the Task Tray................................................................................................................................................. 6
Exiting VPanel ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
VPanel Window...........................................................................................................................7
Top Window..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
"Settings" Tab.................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
"Maintenance" Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
"Mail" Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................10
"Manual correction" Dialog Box.............................................................................................................................................11
"Milling bur management" Dialog Box................................................................................................................................12
"Milling bur registration" Dialog Box....................................................................................................................................13
2. Milling............................................................................................................................................14
Using/Reading the Built-In Panel ..............................................................................................15
Using/Reading the Built-In Panel...........................................................................................................................................15
Statuses Indicated by Status Light Color ............................................................................................................................15
Switching the Power On or Off..................................................................................................16
Switching the Power On ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Switching the Power O ...........................................................................................................................................................16
Preparing for Milling ..................................................................................................................17
Preparing a Workpiece (Usable Workpieces).....................................................................................................................17
Preparing a Milling Bur..............................................................................................................................................................17
Preparing Compressed Air (Setting the Regulator).........................................................................................................17
Filling the Coolant Tank/Replacing the Coolant...............................................................................................................18
Starting Milling...........................................................................................................................23
Milling Precautions .....................................................................................................................................................................23
STEP 0: Spindle Run-In (Short)................................................................................................................................................23
STEP 1: Mounting the Workpiece ..........................................................................................................................................24
STEP 2: Outputting Milling Data ............................................................................................................................................25
Aborting Output..........................................................................................................................................................................27
Deleting Standby Milling Data ...............................................................................................................................................27
Following Daily Operations .......................................................................................................28
Collet Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................28
3. Maintenance .................................................................................................................................32
Maintenance Precautions..........................................................................................................33
Maintenance Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................33
Daily Care ................................................................................................................................. 34
Cleaning after Milling Finishes ...............................................................................................................................................34
Care of the Dummy Pin for Milling........................................................................................................................................36
Periodic Care and Maintenance ...............................................................................................38
Cleaning the Waterproof Plate ...............................................................................................................................................38
Milling Machine Correction .....................................................................................................................................................39
Milling Bur Change Test ............................................................................................................................................................45
Filling the Coolant Tank/Replacing the Coolant...............................................................................................................46
Care and Storage of the Automatic Correction Jig .........................................................................................................47
Care of the Regulator Bowl......................................................................................................................................................47
Replacing Consumable Parts....................................................................................................49
Replacing the Spindle Unit ......................................................................................................................................................49
Milling Bur Service Life ..............................................................................................................................................................49
Replacing the Coolant Tank Filter..........................................................................................................................................49
Replacing the Collet ...................................................................................................................................................................53

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Extended Periods of Non-Use / Moving the Machine ...............................................................55
Draining the Coolant Lines ......................................................................................................................................................55
Spindle Run-In (Long)................................................................................................................................................................57
Attaching the Retainers ............................................................................................................................................................59
4. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 64
Machine Problems .................................................................................................................... 65
The Machine Does Not Run/Cannot Generate Output..................................................................................................65
The Operation Button Does Not Respond .........................................................................................................................65
VPanel Does Not Recognize the Machine ..........................................................................................................................65
No Data Is Being Output to the Machine, or the Machine Will Not Operate Even Though Data Is Being Output ..66
The Computer Shuts Down when Connecting Multiple Machines ..........................................................................66
Compressed Air Does Not Come Out...................................................................................................................................67
Automatic Correction Fails.......................................................................................................................................................67
The Milling Bur Management Information was Lost ......................................................................................................67
Collet Maintenance Cannot Continue Due to an Error Occurring.............................................................................68
Water Is Leaking from the Front Cover ................................................................................................................................68
Milling Quality Problems............................................................................................................69
The Milling Results Are Not Attractive.................................................................................................................................69
There Is a Line of Level Dierence in the Milling Results ..............................................................................................69
The Dimensions of the Milling Results Do Not Match ...................................................................................................69
Chipping (Edges of Milling Products Become Chipped) Occurs................................................................................70
A Hole Opens in the Milling Results .....................................................................................................................................70
Installation Problems.................................................................................................................71
Installing the Driver Separately..............................................................................................................................................71
Installing the Software and the Electronic Manual Separately...................................................................................73
Driver Installation Is Impossible.............................................................................................................................................73
Uninstalling the Driver ..............................................................................................................................................................75
Uninstalling VPanel.....................................................................................................................................................................76
Responding to Error Messages.................................................................................................77
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1. Operation Screen
Displaying or Exiting VPanel .................................................5
What is VPanel? ..........................................................................5
Displaying VPanel........................................................................5
VPanel Display in the Task Tray .................................................. 6
Exiting VPanel .............................................................................6
VPanel Window.....................................................................7
Top Window ................................................................................. 7
"Settings" Tab .............................................................................. 8
"Maintenance" Tab....................................................................... 9
"Mail" Tab................................................................................... 10
"Manual correction" Dialog Box ................................................. 11
"Milling bur management" Dialog Box .......................................12
"Milling bur registration" Dialog Box........................................... 13

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1. Operation Screen
Displaying or Exiting VPanel
What is VPanel?
VPanel is an application that allows milling machine
operation on a computer screen. It has functions to
output milling data, perform maintenance, and make
various corrections. It also displays milling machine er-
ror messages.
"Setup Guide" ("Installing the Software")
Displaying VPanel
Click (VPanel icon) in the task tray on the desktop.
VPanel will be displayed. If you cannot nd in the task tray, start the program from the Windows [Start] screen (or
the [Start] menu).
Starting from the Windows [Start] screen (or [Start] menu)
Windows 7 / 10
From the [Start] menu, click [All Apps] (or [Program]), then [Roland DWX-4W]. Then click [VPanel for DWX-4W].
Windows 8.1
Click on the [Start] screen, and from the Apps screen, click the [VPanel for DWX-4W] icon under [Roland
DWX-4W].
VPanel serves as resident software.
VPanel works as resident software that is constantly working to manage the milling machine, send e-mails*, and so on. It is
recommended to congure the settings so that VPanel starts automatically when the computer starts. (P. 8 ""Settings"
Tab") Also, clicking in the upper right corner of the window will cause the window to disappear from the screen, but
the program will not be exited. While VPanel is running, is constantly displayed in the task tray.
* E-mails are sent to notify of milling completion or errors that occur. (P. 10 ""Mail" Tab")

Displaying or Exiting VPanel
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1. Operation Screen
VPanel Display in the Task Tray
When the VPanel icon is displayed in the task tray, the status of a connected milling machine is always monitored. The display
of the VPanel icon changes depending on the status of the milling machine. The meanings of the displays are shown below.
Indicates that at least one of the connected milling machines is on (is online). Messages are
displayed automatically if an error occurs, during milling, and in similar situations.
Even after the message disappears, if you hover the mouse pointer over this icon, the status
of each connected machine (such as Ready, Milling, Finished, Completed, or Oine) will be
displayed.
Messages prompting you to perform maintenance (such as "Spindle run-in (long) required")
will also be displayed. In these situations, perform the maintenance work indicated by the
message.
P. 23 "STEP 0: Spindle Run-In (Short)", P. 32 "3. Maintenance"
Indicates that all the connected milling machines are o.
Indicates that an error has occurred on at least one of the connected milling machines.
If you hover the mouse pointer over this icon, you can check which machine has the error.
Exiting VPanel
Right-click on in the task tray and click [Exit].

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1. Operation Screen
VPanel Window
Top Window
This is the VPanel top window. It displays the statuses of connected milling machines and an output list of milling data.
Output of milling data can also be executed in this window.
No. Displayed content Details
Machine operation status
READY: Milling data can be received.
OFF: The power of the milling machine is o.
BUSY: Operation is in progress.
ERROR: An error has occurred.
PAUSE: Operation is paused.
COVER: The front cover is open.
Name of connected ma-
chine
Displays the ID and name of a connected machine. The IDs of machines with the
power turned o are shown with [-].
If you click the name of a connected milling machine, the status light of the milling
machine will ash.This enables you to check the connected machines when multiple
machines are connected to the computer.
Milling machine status
Displays the operation status, spindle speed, milling time, etc.The information displayed
is for the machine that has the radio button to the left of the name selected (the machine
for which the round button to the left of its name displays a dot).
Output a le/cancel Used when outputting or cancelling milling data.
P. 25 "STEP 2: Outputting Milling Data"
Milling bur management Used to select or register a milling bur for which you want to control the work time.
P. 12 ""Milling bur management" Dialog Box"
Settings Display the settings window.
P. 8 ""Settings" Tab", P. 9 ""Maintenance" Tab", P. 10 ""Mail" Tab"
Output list Displays the data being milled and the data awaiting processing.
Also displays the milling progress.

VPanel Window
1. Operation Screen
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"Settings" Tab
In this tab, you can congure theVPanel auto-startup settings, settings related to the NC code, and other settings. When more
than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target for the settings.
NC code with decimal point
Select the handling and interpretation of the decimal point in NC codes. With "Con-
ventional," the unit is interpreted as millimeter (or inch) when there is a decimal
point, and as 1/1000 millimeter (or 1/10000 inch) when there is no decimal point.
With "Calculator," the unit is always interpreted as millimeter (or inch) regardless of
whether there is a decimal point. Select the scope of the application when selecting
"Calculator." Select an appropriate setting according to your CAM or NC code.
Initial setting: Conventional
Machine ID
You can set an ID to a machine. This is useful when connecting multiple units.
Initial setting: A
"Setup Guide" ("Connecting Multiple Units")
Important
To change an ID, be sure to follow the procedure explained in the "Setup Guide."
Run VPanel at PC start-up
When this is checked, VPanel will start automatically when Windows starts up and
the VPanel icon will be displayed in the task tray.
Initial setting: Checked
Version Displays the VPanel version and the rmware of connected machines (the machine
selected in the top window when more than one machine is connected).
Click to display the special
website in your Internet
browser.

VPanel Window
1. Operation Screen
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"Maintenance" Tab
In this tab, you can perform operations related to maintenance, including automatic correction of the milling machine and
system reporting. When more than one machine is connected, the machine selected in the top window becomes the target
for the operations.
Daily maintenance Perform collet and spindle maintenance before starting daily operations.
P. 23 "STEP 0: Spindle Run-In (Short)"
Correction Perform corrections to correct the rotary axis position.You can usually use "Automatic correction."
P. 39 "Milling Machine Correction", P. 11 ""Manual correction" Dialog Box"
Move Move the spindle unit and rotary axis. This function is used for cleaning and when repacking
the machine.
P. 34 "Cleaning after Milling Finishes", P. 59 "Attaching the Retainers"
ATC Perform operation tests, maintenance, and other tasks that use the ATC magazine. If the milling
bur is caught on the workpiece and the machine has stopped, you can forcibly release the milling
bur by clicking [Emergency release] (enabled when the power is on with the front cover open).
P. 45 "Milling Bur Change Test", P. 36 "Care of the Dummy Pin for Milling"
Coolant Use this function to reset the coolant work time and to drain all of the coolant inside the machine.
P. 55 "Draining the Coolant Lines"
Spindle Displays the total work time of the spindle and can be used for long-term spindle management
such as run-in when the spindle has not been used for a long time.
P. 57 "Spindle Run-In (Long)"
Report You can use these buttons to create reports such as machine system reports (including rmware
version and total operating hours) and error reports. The various reports can be saved as les.

VPanel Window
1. Operation Screen
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"Mail" Tab
In this tab, you can congure the settings so that you receive a notication e-mail when milling has nished, when an error
has occurred, or when maintenance has nished. When more than one machine is connected, all of the machines become
the targets for the settings.
Check [Use mail notication] to enter each item. For information on the input elds, see the table below.
Receiver address The recipient's e-mail address. You can input more than one address by separating
with a comma.
Sender address
The e-mail address used for the computer that is currently used to congureVPanel
settings. (This becomes the sender's e-mail address. The address must be one that
can send e-mails via the outgoing server mentioned below.)
Server host name The outgoing e-mail server name (SMTP server name) of the e-mail software used
on the computer that is currently used to congure VPanel settings.
Server port number The outgoing e-mail server port number of the e-mail software used on the com-
puter that is currently used to congure VPanel settings.
Use SSL connection Check to use a security-protected connection (SSL). Congure the settings accord-
ing to the e-mail software being used.
Use SMTP authentication
User name / Password
Check to use authentication when sending e-mails. Input the user name and pass-
word for authentication. Congure the settings according to the e-mail software
being used.
Click [Send test] to perform a sending test. If an e-mail with the following data is received at the address specied in "Receiver
address," conguration of the settings is complete.
If the e-mail fails to send, the "Windows Script Host" error window will be displayed. Check the content in the input elds again.
Important
* It may be impossible to send e-mails because of security software settings or the like. If e-mails cannot be sent, check the
settings of the security software being used as anti-virus software or for a similar purpose.
* For detailed information about the e-mail settings, consult your network administrator.
* VPanel does not support TLS connections (STARTTLS).
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