Summa S2 SERIES User manual

User’s Manual
Rev 6a

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the new S CLASS 2 cutter!
The S CLASS 2 cutters are built for sign-makers who demand the very best in cut quality.
Four versatile modes let you switch between Cutting, Cutting in FlexCut, Plotting or
Pouncing. So even if your workspace is limited, your output options aren't.
Unrivalled tracking delivers guaranteed accuracy on cuts up to 12 meters (40 feet) long.
This way you won't have to monitor your cuts, even when you're sending through long jobs.
The S CLASS 2 T series cutters with genuine tangential operation, and not simply "tangential
emulation," handle a wider range of materials and cut with unparalleled precision.
In short, the S CLASS 2 cutters take cutting signs to a new level.
This manual is a reference guide for installing and operating the S Class series cutters.
Minimum revisions needed for this manual:
Firmware cutter: 026 (MD9981)
Cutter Control version 5.1 (installed from Cutter Tools version 2.2.0)
USB driver: version 6.4
Camera driver: revision1.0.136

Table of contents I
Table of Contents
1Setup.......................................................................................................1-1
Unpacking the cutter .................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Removing the packaging from the cutter...........................................................1-1
1.1.2 Setting up the stand ...........................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Mounting the cutter on the stand.......................................................................1-4
S CLASS 2 Cutter Components ................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1 The Cutter as viewed from the front ..................................................................1-5
1.2.2 The Cutter as viewed from the back...................................................................1-7
Safety, Ideal Operating Environment, Connecting to the Mains................ 1-9
1.3.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................1-9
1.3.1.1 General ........................................................................................................1-9
1.3.1.2 Symbols used in the manual .......................................................................1-9
1.3.1.3 Warning labels on machine...................................................................... 1-10
1.3.1.4 Safety precautions ................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.2 Operating environment .................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.3 Connecting the cutter to the mains..................................................................1-12
1.3.3.1 Grounding (“Earthing”) ............................................................................1-12
1.3.3.2 Operating voltage......................................................................................1-12
Powering-on the cutter............................................................................. 1-13
Connecting the cutter to a computer ....................................................... 1-14
1.5.1 USB connection................................................................................................ 1-14
1.5.1.1 Connecting the S CLASS 2 cutter to a PC, using a USB cable ................ 1-14
1.5.1.2 Connecting the S CLASS 2 cutter to a Mac using a USB cable ................1-15
1.5.2 Ethernet connection .........................................................................................1-16
Loading media .......................................................................................... 1-18
1.6.1 Pinch roller positioning.....................................................................................1-18
1.6.2 Pinch roller pressure setting ............................................................................1-19
1.6.3 Loading media...................................................................................................1-20
1.6.4 Media load procedure .......................................................................................1-23
Tool Installation........................................................................................ 1-27
1.7.1 Cutters with drag head .....................................................................................1-27
1.7.1.1 Knife installation .......................................................................................1-27
1.7.1.2 Pen installation..........................................................................................1-30
1.7.1.3 Pouncing pin installation...........................................................................1-30
1.7.2 Cutters with tangential head ............................................................................1-31
1.7.2.1 Tangential knife installation......................................................................1-31
1.7.2.2 Pen installation..........................................................................................1-34
1.7.2.3 Pouncing pin installation...........................................................................1-35
1.7.2.4 Drag knife installation ...............................................................................1-35
1.7.3 Replacement of the separation knife blade......................................................1-36
Activation of the barcode ......................................................................... 1-37

S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual
Table of contents II
2Basic Operation ......................................................................................2-1
Touch Screen .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Touch screen ...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.1.2 Settings...............................................................................................................2-4
2.1.3 Actions ................................................................................................................2-4
2.1.4 Origin................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.1.5 Configuration ...................................................................................................... 2-5
2.1.6 Online/Pause....................................................................................................... 2-6
How to Set Tool Parameters ....................................................................... 2-7
2.2.1 Setting the tool type ...........................................................................................2-7
2.2.2 Changing the tool pressure ................................................................................ 2-8
2.2.3 Changing the drag knife offset ........................................................................... 2-8
2.2.4 Calibrating a tangential knife ............................................................................. 2-9
How to set the cutting speed.................................................................... 2-13
How to make sure the sign has the correct size....................................... 2-14
Cutting through ........................................................................................ 2-16
2.5.1 Procedure..........................................................................................................2-16
2.5.2 Practical tips .....................................................................................................2-19
2.5.2.1 Physical knife depth tangential knife ........................................................2-19
2.5.2.2 Physical knife depth drag knife.................................................................2-20
2.5.2.3 Values of the FlexCut parameters.............................................................2-21
2.5.2.4 Material without a backing........................................................................2-22
Dual Head (Optional) ................................................................................ 2-23
2.6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................2-23
2.6.2 Calibration Dual head .......................................................................................2-23
2.6.3 Settings in the cutting software .......................................................................2-24
2.6.3.1 Using GoSign.............................................................................................2-24
2.6.3.2 Other software ..........................................................................................2-24

S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual
Table of contents III
3OPOS .......................................................................................................3-1
Introduction................................................................................................ 3-1
Basic OPOS operation ................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Printing the graphic ............................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Different OPOS alignment methods .................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Processing long jobs...........................................................................................3-4
Automating OPOS tasks.............................................................................. 3-5
3.3.1 OPOS origin ......................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1.1 In combination with OPOS X mode ............................................................. 3-6
3.3.1.2 In combination with OPOS XY, OPOS XY2 or OPOS Xtra mode .................. 3-6
3.3.1.3 In combination with OPOS Barcode............................................................3-7
3.3.2 Cutting multiple copies of a graphic on the same roll ....................................... 3-8
3.3.3 Cutting the same graphic on multiple media sheets........................................3-10
3.3.4 OPOS Barcode...................................................................................................3-11
3.3.4.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................3-11
3.3.4.2 Initiating the barcode procedure..............................................................3-12
Calibrating OPOS....................................................................................... 3-13
3.4.1 OPOS calibration ...............................................................................................3-13
3.4.2 Media calibration ..............................................................................................3-14
OPOS CAM ................................................................................................. 3-16
3.5.1 General..............................................................................................................3-16
3.5.2 Differences in calibrating OPOS CAM vs OPOS sensor .....................................3-17
3.5.2.1 OPOS calibration .......................................................................................3-17
3.5.2.2 OPOS media calibration ............................................................................3-17
4Detailed Operation .................................................................................4-1
Introduction................................................................................................ 4-1
Action Menu ................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.1 OPOS Barcode.....................................................................................................4-1
4.2.2 OPOS sheet mode ...............................................................................................4-1
4.2.3 Home ...................................................................................................................4-2
4.2.4 Cut Tests .............................................................................................................4-2
4.2.5 Open file ..............................................................................................................4-2
4.2.6 G-Performance....................................................................................................4-3
4.2.7 Replot ..................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.8 Load.....................................................................................................................4-3
4.2.9 Cut Off .................................................................................................................4-3
Configuration Menu .................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.1 Settings...............................................................................................................4-6
4.3.1.1 Tool.............................................................................................................. 4-6
4.3.1.2 Velocity........................................................................................................4-6
4.3.1.3 Knife pressure .............................................................................................4-6
4.3.1.4 Calibrate Knife.............................................................................................4-6
4.3.1.5 Knife offset ..................................................................................................4-7
4.3.1.6 Pouncing gap...............................................................................................4-7
4.3.1.7 FlexCut ........................................................................................................4-7
4.3.1.8 Advanced cutting ........................................................................................4-8

S CLASS™ 2 cutter User’s Manual
Table of contents IV
G-Performance: ...................................................................................................4-8
Overcut: ...............................................................................................................4-8
OptiCut: ...............................................................................................................4-8
Paneling: ..............................................................................................................4-8
Panel size: ............................................................................................................4-9
Panel replot: ........................................................................................................4-9
Sorting Vectors: ...................................................................................................4-9
Long Vectors:.......................................................................................................4-9
TurboCut:.............................................................................................................4-9
4.3.1.9 General ..................................................................................................... 4-10
Media sensor: ................................................................................................... 4-10
Recut offset:...................................................................................................... 4-10
Cut off margin: ................................................................................................. 4-10
Roll-up media: .................................................................................................. 4-10
Autoload: .......................................................................................................... 4-11
Language: ......................................................................................................... 4-11
Menu Units: ...................................................................................................... 4-11
LCD contrast: ................................................................................................... 4-11
4.3.1.10 OPOS..........................................................................................................4-12
Scan Speed: ......................................................................................................4-12
Monitor:.............................................................................................................4-12
4.3.1.11 Communication .........................................................................................4-13
Tool command:..................................................................................................4-13
USB class:...........................................................................................................4-13
LAN:...................................................................................................................4-13
4.3.1.12 Length calibration .................................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1.13 Coil setup ................................................................................................. 4-14
4.3.1.14 Factory defaults ....................................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1.15Copy current user .................................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1.16 Media sensor setup ...................................................................................4-15
4.3.1.17 Calibrate touchscreen...............................................................................4-15