Summa F Series User manual

FCC Notice
The F Series tables have been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. The cutters generate, use and can emit radiofrequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. The user assumes the risk of any harmful
interference caused by operating the cutters in a residential area.
Caution!
Changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Summa’s FCC compliance, could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DOC Notice
The F Series do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus, set out
in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Notice
Summa reserves the right to modify the information, contained in this User Manual, at any
time without prior notice. Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution or display is
prohibited. All rights reserved.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The symbol (right) is shown on this product. It indicates that the product
should not be placed in municipal waste but should be disposed of separately.
Electrical and electronic equipment can contain materials, which are hazardous
to the environment and human health, and therefore should be disposed of at
a designated waste facility or returned to your retailer for the appropriate
recycling to take place.
If you wish to dispose of this product and the product still functions, please consider
recycling/reusing it by donating it to a charity shop, selling it or exchange parts of it with
your retailer.
Registering the Flatbed Cutter
Please register the Flatbed Cutter on the following link:
0Hhttps://www.summa.com/support/product-registration/
Failure to register the cutter may result in a delayed response to warranty and service
inquiries.

Welcome
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the New F Series cutting table
The F Series flatbed cutting tables are capable of cutting rigid materials as well as roll stock.
Up to three tool holders can be inserted at one time on the multi-module tool holder. Changing
tools is quick and easy. Automatic tool recognition, combined with digital and mechanical
depth control, ensures precision cutting on a wide variety of materials.
The cutting table base unit comes equipped with a drag knife tool module and an optical
camera recognition system for accurate contour cutting of printed flexible or rigid substrate
materials. A laser pointer is also included for manual origin registration.
A variety of tools, modules and blades are also available, depending on different applications.
For roll stock, the media handling support rollers and the conveyor system will make cutting
over long distances a child’s play.
This manual gives an overview about the main parts and modules of the F Series. Also, safety
precautions
are explained. Please refer to the general reference guide and documentation
, if
delivered with the optional modules
,
for more detailed information on handling and maintenance
of the parts.

Table of Contents I
Table of Contents
1Machine components..................................................................1
1.1 Safety and Ideal Operating Environment...................................................... 1
1.1.1 Safety ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1.1 General ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1.2 Symbols used in this manual ......................................................................... 1
1.1.1.3 Safety symbols on the machine ......................................................................2
1.1.1.4 Safety precaution............................................................................................3
1.1.1.5 Safety Features ...............................................................................................8
1.1.1.6 Personal protective equipment.......................................................................9
1.1.2 Operating environment...........................................................................................9
1.2 Flatbed Components.................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Front view ............................................................................................................ 10
1.2.2 Rear View ............................................................................................................. 11
1.2.3 Larger models ...................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Modules........................................................................................................ 12
1.3.1 Camera unit.......................................................................................................... 12
1.3.2 Drag head module................................................................................................ 12
1.3.3 Tangential module ............................................................................................... 12
1.3.4 Rotary Module ...................................................................................................... 13
1.3.5 Router module ..................................................................................................... 13

Table of Contents II
2 Setting up modules / tools...................................................... 14
2.1 Introduction................................................................................................. 14
2.1.1 General remarks on the calibration of the tools ................................................. 14
2.1.2 Automatic Depth Control ..................................................................................... 14
2.1.3 Installing / Removing a module .......................................................................... 15
2.1.3.1 Installing a module ...................................................................................... 15
2.1.3.2 Removing a module...................................................................................... 15
2.2 Tool/knife calibration with ADC................................................................... 16
2.2.1 General calibrations with the ADC....................................................................... 16
2.3 Calibration of the drag module.................................................................... 17
3Axis Control, remote & Plug-in................................................ 18
3.1 Axis Control ................................................................................................. 18
3.1.1 Main Window ........................................................................................................ 18
3.1.2 Media menu.......................................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Change Tool ......................................................................................................... 20
3.1.4 Reset .................................................................................................................... 21
3.1.5 Modules................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.6 Load...................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.7 Menu..................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.8 Events................................................................................................................... 22
3.1.9 Reboot.................................................................................................................. 23
3.1.10 Color Axis Control icon ........................................................................................ 23
3.1.11 Axis Control options when table is busy cutting jobs from Summa GoProduce 23

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1MACHINE COMPONENTS
1.1 Safety and Ideal Operating Environment
1.1.1 Safety
1.1.1.1 General
The purpose of the user’s manual is not only to explain the operating procedures in order to
operate this machine. It also provides the owner, users and operators with precautionary
procedures for safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose.
All information in this manual must be read and understood before any attempt is made to
operate the machine.
The manufacturer has no direct control over the machine operation and application. Proper
safety practice is the sole responsibility of the owner, user and operator.
All instructions and safety warnings in this manual are based upon the use of this machine
under proper operating conditions without alterations from the original design.
The proper use and the limits of the application of the cutting table depend on the module and
tool, used in combination with the material.
Any use of the flatbed that is beyond the capabilities of the combination tool/material is
considered as improper use and may result in injury and/or serious damage to the machine
and will lead to loss of warranty.
The installation of the machine, accessories and spare parts must not be done by untrained or
unauthorized persons. Also, the described maintenance procedures need to be followed and
performed by trained personnel.
1.1.1.2 Symbols used in this manual
Warning with dark (red) symbol: Refers to immediate threat that can
cause serious injuries and effects on health and safety.
Warning with light (yellow) symbol: Refers to a dangerous situation
that can cause injuries and serious damage to the machine.
Attention with dark (red) symbol: Refers to useful information to
prevent damage to the equipment and prolong the service life of the
machine.
Attention with light (yellow) symbol: Refers to useful tips to enhance
user-friendliness and make the work significantly easier.
Note: Can be considered as a general tip, something that is useful
to know.

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1.1.1.3 Safety symbols on the machine
Safety labels are used on some parts of the machine. They are explained below.
Caution
Servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified
to do so.
Caution
Contains Class 2 laser. Do not stare into the beam.
Complies with CFR Title 21, Chapter I, Subchapter J, Sections 1010.2,
1010.3, 1040.10 and 1040.11 in effect at the date of manufacture.
Use of any controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Caution
Sharp edges.
Touching the tools with bare hands may cause injury. Do not touch.
Caution
Moving parts.
Keep body parts out of the motion path.
This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely
to be present.
This equipment is not intended for use by children.
Avoid touching the moving parts and entering the cutting area with the
hands, clothing, jewelry or hair.
Unplug this equipment when not used for an extended period of time.
Caution
Hot surface.
Do not touch marked parts.
Warning
In certain cases, eye and/or ear protection must be worn.
Make sure to observe all the caution labels on the table.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. For servicing refer to qualified personnel only.
Turn off the table and contact a service representative in any of the following cases.
•There is visible mechanical damage.
•The power cord is damaged.
•The table (or parts of it) have been damaged by an impact
•Liquid was spilt on the table.
•There is a strange noise, smoke or an unusual smell coming from the table.

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1.1.1.4 Safety precaution
WARNING: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are
likely to be present.
1.1.1.4.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO MOVEMENT
WARNING:
There is a risk of injury from being caught or trapped
in moving machine parts.
Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewellery away from moving parts.
Do not wear jewellery, loose clothing, scarves, open jackets or
shirtsleeves.
Danger areas can be split up into three parts
General danger area
The easiest way to define the general danger area is the complete area where the table itself
stands and which also covers the moving parts.
WARNING:
The top beam is wider than the table itself. This means that the danger
area is wider than the table itself. On the figure, the top beam is shown the furthest
to the front of the machine. The maximum rear position is shown in a lighter colour.

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Safety area during operation
During normal production, the operator should stay out of the area marked in light grey colour.
If the operator moves inside this area, then trip switches or optical sensors can detect the
presence of the operator and then the flatbed table pauses automatically. The current job is
not lost but nothing will move on the table until the operator leaves the area and tells the
flatbed cutter to continue its job (with Axis Control).
WARNING:
If the operator needs to be within the area, marked in light grey to
change media or tools, the procedures to perform these actions need to be
followed strictly, as described further in the manual.
The safety area for other personnel is marked in dark grey. It covers 1 meter outside the
danger area and 1 meter away from the operator’s desk.
WARNING: The operator must always make sure the remote is in its loading
station when it is not in use. This way no other person will inadvertently press the
buttons and start up the machine while the operator is in the danger area.

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Danger area around the head
The head with the modules and about 20 cm around it can be considered as the extra danger
area during module/tool installation. When the operator is working within this area, he has to
be extra careful. When a module or a tool needs to be changed, the operator is obliged to
perform certain actions within the danger area around the head. So the operator must be sure
that the machine will not make any unexpected movement while performing the changes. There
are only two possible ways to be sure the machine will not make any sudden movements: either
changing the module/tool while the machine is switched off, or following the module/tool
change procedure.
WARNING: When changing a module or a tool, always make sure that Axis Control
is initiated and check whether the second button in Axis Control is If it is
, then click it, so the machine comes offline and will not move anymore.