Roland EGX-400 User manual

EGX-400/600 ADA Hardware and
Software Setup Guide v1.0

NOTES:
EGX-400/600 ADA Hardware and
Software Setup Guide
This guide covers configuration of the
RasterTM Braille Dot cutter and Character
cutter.
RasterTM Pen Attachment.
FlexiEngrave and EngraveLab software
configuration and workflow.

Configuration of the RasterTM
Braille Dot Cutter and
Character Cutter

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
Switch the primary power on which is located on
the left rear of the unit.
Turn the Emergency (secondary power) switch
clockwise to power the unit on.
The control panel will power on and display the
model and boot version. Once completed the
display will read “HIT ENTER KEY”.
Press the ENTER key to initialize the unit.
Once the initialization is completed, the carriage
will be located to the View position (Left rear).
Place the adhesive sheet (AS-10) in the lower left
corner of the table and place the material.

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
On the control panel press the MENU key multiple
times until the I/O, OTHERS, TEACHING, SELF
menu is displayed.
Using the arrow keys on the control panel move
the cursor to OTHERS and press the ENTER key to
enter the sub-menu.
Press the MENU key multiple times until AUTO Z
CONTROL is displayed.
Using the arrow keys on the control panel move
the cursor to ON and press the ENTER key to set
the value (shown with brackets).
Press the MENU key until you return to the main
screen.

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
Using the arrow keys on the control panel move
the carriage so that the spindle unit is over the
lower left corner of the material.
Once the spindle is over the lower left corner of
the material, press the XY ORIGIN SET button and
press the ENTER key to set that as your origin
point.
Remove the cutter tool from the cutter knob
(brass knob) and install the cutter knob on the
top of the spindle assembly.
Install the solid collet to the bottom of the spindle
assembly and tighten it with the supplied spanner
wrenches 17mm on the bottom of spindle and
10mm on the collet.
•NOTE: Do not use the spanner wrench on the
Top Spindle Nut as you will damage the bearings
if you loosen or tighten it.

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
Install the Nosecone assembly on the spindle
assembly counterclockwise until it stops and then
clockwise 2 full turns and set to 0 (may need to
mark the nosecone to indicate the 0 position).
•NOTE: Be careful not to cross thread the
nosecone to the spindle threads. Doing so will
damage the spindle unit.
Turn the nosecone clockwise an additional 42
clicks (each tick mark is equal to 0.001”) . This
will adjust the tool for 0.042” which is the depth
for the RasterTM Braille.
Loosen the Z screw lock nut. This will allow the Z
Axis to “float”.
Using the arrow keys move the nosecone over a
flat area of the material.

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
Place a flat plate under the nosecone and insert
the cutter until it touches the plate.
Tighten the cutter to the brass knob. This will zero
the cutter for the proper cut depth for the
RasterTM Braille.
Remove the brass cutter knob and cutter from the
spindle as one piece. Do not loosen the cutter
from the brass knob.
Rotate the nosecone counter clockwise 9 clicks
which will adjust the depth to 0.033” for the
pictogram / raised text cutter.
Insert the character cutter and brass knob onto
the spindle and again place a flat plate under the
nosecone and insert the cutter until it touches the
plate.
Tighten the cutter to the brass knob. This will zero
the cutter for the proper cut depth for cutting the
pictograms and raised text.

NOTES:
Configuring Engraving Cutters
Turn the nose cone counterclockwise back to the
originating zero position (35 clicks).
Both cutters are configured for the proper depth
and only needto be removed with the brass knob
to switch between the two.

NOTES:
Configuring RasterTM Pen
Attachment
Remove the 2 screws that hold the cover latch
plate to the housing.
Remove the lower cable tie that holds the wiring
harness to the carriage housing.
Rotate cable tie mount 180 degrees and install
new cable tie.

NOTES:
Configuring RasterTM Pen
Attachment
Install provided acrylic spacer between the latch
plate and the motor .
Insert provided screws to reattach the latch plate.
Close the spindle cover and your RasterTM Pen is
now ready for operation.
Figure A shows the RasterTM Pen in the up
position.
Figure B shows the RasterTM Pen in the down
position for RasterTM insertion.
Fig. C shows the Z Axis screw in the locked
position.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

NOTES:
Setting and using the RasterTM
Pen Attachment
To use the RasterTM Pen attachment, tighten the Z
Axis screw.
Press the MENU key multiple times until the I/O,
OTHERS, TEACHING, SELF menu is displayed.
Select the OTHER menu and press the ENTER key.
Press the MENU key multiple times until the AUTO
Z Control Menu is displayed and press the ENTER
key.
Select AUTO Z CONTROL OFF and press the
ENTER key.
Press the MENU key multiple times to get back to
the default screen.
Press the Z- key to lower the RasterTM Pen to the
surface of the material so the spring compresses
slightly and set this as the Z0 Origin.
Resend Braille job with proper offset to insert the
RasterTM beads in place.

Configuring Software for RasterTM
Braille, Character cutter and RasterTM
Pen with EngraveLab / FlexiEngrave

EngraveLab Configuration for
ADA/Braille Signage.
Launch EngraveLab.
Setup Braille job in accordance with ADA Laws, guidelines and
regulations. Please refer to software documentation for generating
Braille data.
Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults to configure the driver for the
Braille drill.
Select the driver, set tool for Braille, uncheck Output Tool Paths and
click Apply.
Click on Tool options and set Cut Velocity to 3.9”/sec., Plunge Velocity
to 0.3937”/sec. and Clearance Height to .125” and click OK.
Click Close on the Output window.
Install Braille cutter and configure engraver for the Braille drill.
Select the Braille component and click Engrave, Output and click on
the Engrave icon to output the RasterTM Braille.

EngraveLab Configuration for
ADA/Braille Signage.
Once the Braille is output, configure the engraver for the RasterTM Pen
Attachment.
Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults.
With EngraveLab v8.0 under the tool option, select RasterTM Braille.
With EngraveLab 7.1 under the tool option, select Multi Pass Depth.
Input the Y offset value which is measured from the center position of
the RasterTM Pen to the center position of the tool in the spindle unit.
The default value to start with is 1.49”. This value can be adjusted to
fine tune the placement of the RasterTM.
Once the value is set, click on Apply to set the value. Make note of this
value.
Click on Tool Options and set the Cut Velocity to 3.9”/sec., Plunge
Velocity at 1.9”/sec. and Clearance Height to 0.25” and click OK.
Click Close, Select the Braille and click on Engrave, Output and click
on the Engrave icon to output the RasterTM Braille insertion.
The engraver will no insert the RasterTM Braille using the pen
attachment.

EngraveLab Configuration for
ADA/Braille Signage.
Apply the tactile material in the area where the pictogram/text is
located.
Configure the engraver for cutting out the pictogram and text and
insert the character cutter.
Click on Engrave and Engraving Defaults and for the Tool select Auto Z
Enabled, click on Output Tool Paths and ensure that the Also Cut
Contour Paths box is unchecked and click OK.
Set the Y Move to 0.000.
Click on Tool Options and set the Cut Velocity to 1.0”/sec. and Plunge
Velocity to 1.9”/sec. and click OK and Close.
Select the pictogram and text and output to the engraver to route out
the tactile material.
Brush off the excess material and weed away the tactile material to
show the finished product and frame and/or mount.
Your ADA compliant sign is now complete.

FlexiEngrave Configuration for
ADA/Braille Signage.
Launch FlexiEngrave.
Setup Braille job and appropriate toolpaths in accordance with ADA
Laws, guidelines and regulations. Please refer to software
documentation for generating Braille data.
Select the entire graphic (pictogram, text and Braille) and click on the
Engrave icon. This will launch the Production Manager.
Setup and configure the engraver driver. Refer to the SAi
documentation for details.
In the General tab select the Braille toolpath and ensure that the
Material size matches what is installed on the engraver.
Select the Panel tab and ensure that Panel to Border is selected.