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OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
XF510Cr/Sr/Dr
INTEGRABLE MARKING HEAD
NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED
MARKING BY SCRIBING
Ref. DCD01/3074 - XF510Cr-Sr-Dr_en_C - Last updated: 03/2011

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Table of contents
A - Introduction ....................................................................................................................3
1. Unpacking ..............................................................................................................................................3
2. Identification of the marking equipment ..................................................................................................3
3. Power .....................................................................................................................................................3
4. Regulation observance ...........................................................................................................................3
 Declaration of compliance CE ...........................................................................................................3
 Declaration of incorporation ..............................................................................................................4
 Declaration of compliance to other directives ...................................................................................4
 Declaration of compliance to norms ..................................................................................................4
5. Work station safety .................................................................................................................................5
B - Operating instructions for the machine ..........................................................................7
1. Description of the machine .....................................................................................................................7
2. Technical specifications .........................................................................................................................8
3. Physical characteristics ..........................................................................................................................8
4. Dimensional drawings ............................................................................................................................9
 XF510Cr ............................................................................................................................................9
 XF510Sr ..........................................................................................................................................10
 XF510Dr ..........................................................................................................................................11
5. List of accessories available upon request ...........................................................................................12
C - Installation ................................................................................................................... 15
1. Installation ............................................................................................................................................15
 Mounting .........................................................................................................................................15
 Effort exerted on the mounting plate ...............................................................................................16
 Efforts exerted on the part ...............................................................................................................20
 Possible integration and operating positions for the XF510Cr/Sr/Dr ...............................................21
2. Coordinate system ...............................................................................................................................22
3. Compressed air supply .........................................................................................................................22
4. Connection of the marking head to the CCU ........................................................................................23
5. Mounting the stylus ..............................................................................................................................23
 Adjusting the height of the stylus ....................................................................................................23
6. Definition of operating distances of a stylus .........................................................................................23
7. Using the T05 program .........................................................................................................................23
D - Preventive maintenance ..............................................................................................24
1. Every week ...........................................................................................................................................24
2. Every month .........................................................................................................................................24
3. Every year ............................................................................................................................................25
E - Wearing and spare parts .............................................................................................26
1. Wearing parts .......................................................................................................................................26
2. Spare parts ...........................................................................................................................................27
 XF510Cr/Sr/Dr ................................................................................................................................27
 XF510Cr ..........................................................................................................................................27
 XF510Sr ..........................................................................................................................................28
 XF510Dr ..........................................................................................................................................28
F - Noise emission of the machine ....................................................................................29
1. Test code ..............................................................................................................................................29
 Measurement method .....................................................................................................................29
 Definition of the microphone position ..............................................................................................29
 Test conditions ................................................................................................................................29
2. Noise emission information ..................................................................................................................30
G - Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 31

A
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AIntroduction
1. Unpacking
Depending on the order, the machine is packed on its own or with a Control Unit.
Contents of the box:
• machine: XF510Cr/Sr/Dr
• 1 test plate for the machine
• 1 technical document on CD ROM
If ordering a pack:
• Control Unit: UC500
• power cable
• 1 air filter
Additional accessories if ordered:
• 1 CCU/Marking head connecting cord
• 1 (or several) styli
• 1 RS232 connecting cable
• marking program + 1 CD-ROM with user manual
2. Identification of the marking equipment
The marking equipment is identified by:
• 1 identification plate on the marking head
• 1 identification plate on the Control Unit
Have the model and serial number of the equipment available when contacting Technifor.
3. Power
• power supply: 115 V AC - 230 V AC - 50/60 Hz
• power: 120 VA
• compressed air supply: operating pressure: 1 Bar (14.504 PSI) to 8 Bar (116.03 PSI)
• pneumatic cylindrical female connection 1/4"gas
4. Regulation observance
Manufacturer, GravoTech Marking SAS - 56 avenue Jean Jaurès BP 80015 - 10604 LA CHAPELLE SAINT LUC -
France (head office) declares:
Declaration of compliance
CE marking on the equipment attests the observance of the following European directives:
• Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain
voltage limits.
• Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Declaration of incorporation
The equipment will not be in service before the machine in which it is to be incorporated is declared conform to
the norm 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on the harmonisation of the
laws of the Member States relating to machinery.
Declaration of compliance to other directives
Equipment is compliant with the following European directives:
• amended Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 restricting
the use of some dangerous substances present in electrical and electronical equipment (RoHS).
• amended Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment
This symbol indicates that once this equipment has reached the end of its useful life, it must not be
disposed of with non-sorted municipal waste, in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC.
The equipment must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for processing, sorting, and
recycling of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE).
The elements which compose Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) may contain substances which
have harmful effects on the environment or on human health.
By following these instructions, you are helping the environment, contributing to the preservation of our natural
resources, and protecting human health.
Declaration of compliance to norms
The equipment is compliant with the following norms:
• Standard NF EN 61000-6-2 of January 2006 concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: generic
standards- Immunity for industrial environments.
• Standard NF EN 61000-6-4 of March 2007 concerning electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: generic
standards- Standard on emissions for industrial environments.
The modification or transformation of this equipment, adaptation and accessory
installation unrecommended by Technifor, integration, piloting by a command device,
connection to an external peripheral, modify this equipment’s characteristics and
therefore void the compliance with the applicable EU directives. These modifications
void Technifor’s liability. In this case, the machine and equipment installer is
responsible for the final work station’s compliance.

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5. Work station safety
To ensure security and productivity, read this manual before starting-up the equipment.
• This marking equipment is designed to function at a room temperature between 5 0C (41 0F) to 45 0C (113 0F).
• Do not use this marking equipment in an explosive environment.
• This marking equipment is not designed to operate in damp premises.
• Grounding must be done according to the regulations in effect to ensure the safety of the personnel. The
connection to the single phase power supply is made with a standard, 3 pin plug with grounding. It must be
equipped with an adequately calibrated 30 mA differential cut-off and protection device.
• Never hold with your hands the part to mark: clamp the part mechanically. Locking during marking must be
strong and stable considering the vibrations and force during marking. If the part moves, the point may be
damaged, thus making it unusable.
• Never unplug a cable while the Control Unit is turned on.
• Never lubricate the X-Y carriage guiding rails. They must remain clean.
• Do not remove the machine’s casing: risk of electric shock.
• The compressed air system must meet all standards.
• Use only clean, dry, non-lubricated air.
• Never connect the machine to a pneumatic circuit containing air pressure higher than 8 Bar (116.03 PSI).
• The air exhaust from the stylus can project metal dust or chips, if necessary wear safety glasses.
• When the machine is used on a column without an exterior protection system, mount mobile shutters or
protective boot.
Instructions for use and warranty limitations
This equipment is designed to mark material using Technifor scribing styli only. Any other use, or the
use of styli other than those provided by Technifor is not recommended. Technifor will not be held
responsible for the results.
At the time of disposal, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is
recommended to dismantle the mechanical elements of the machine. Some guiding
elements are to be dismantled when hot and may release toxic fumes.

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Technifor will not be held responsible for injuries resulting from disregard for the above operating instructions or
other general safety rules applicable to the use of this equipment. Furthermore, disregard for the instructions will
void the warranty.
• When marking or doing test marking, the stylus must always hit a part.
If it strikes only air, these are the risks:
- mechanical deterioration of moving parts
- void of the manufacturer’s guarantee
• During marking, do not place fingers or objects in the area reserved for stylus
movement. Keep hands away from the marking area. In the event of non-
observance of this indication, the stylus can create a crush injury.
• Turn off the machine before beginning any cleaning, maintenance or repair
procedure.

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BOperating instructions for the machine
1. Description of the machine
The XF510Cr/Sr/Dr is a numerically controlled scribing marking machine.
Integrated in a special machine or on a production line, this compact head is the ideal solution for marking parts of
various shapes and sizes, whether flat or curved.
It is integrated on a mounting plate with M6 fixing screws and two positioning holes (Ø 8E8).
This machine works by moving the stylus along the X and Y axes of a grid.
The Control Unit uses its internal software to process the marking commands. This combination of technologies
allows for rapid marking of alphanumeric characters and logos.
1 : Head/CCU connecting cable
2 : Stylus
1
XF510r marking headControl Unit: UC500
2

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2. Technical specifications
• NA0 - NA1 - NA1 LG 100 - N2 - NA2 scribing styli
Note: these values are approximative. They may vary slightly depending on the part’s material.
• Fonts available:
- continuous action (standard)
- dot by dot (optional)
- size: from 0.5 mm (0.02 in) to 44.9 mm (1.768 in) with increments of 0.1 mm (5/1000 in)
- characters: those included in the basic multilingual diagram of the Unicode standard (ISO 10646)
Note: the small character sizes are incompatible with the bigger styli.
• Dates, counters, batch numbers, shift codes, logos...
3. Physical characteristics
Pressure (Bar)
Stylustobeused 12345678
NA0 No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NA1 - NA1 LG 100 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
N2 - NA2 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
XF510Cr XF510Sr XF510Dr
Length 182 mm (7.165 in) 222 mm (8.74 in) 302 mm (11.89 in)
Width 167 mm (6.575 in) 167 mm (6.575 in) 167 mm (6.575 in)
Height 224 mm (8.819 in) 224 mm (8.819 in) 224 mm (8.819 in)
Weight 9 kg (19.842 lb) 10 kg (22.046 lb) 11.5 kg (25.353 lb)
Marking area 40 mm (1.575 in)
x 50 mm (1.969 in) 80 mm (3.15 in) x 50 mm (1.969 in) 160 mm (6.299 in) x 50 mm (1.969 in)

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4. Dimensional drawings
XF510Cr
1 : Origin
2 : Stylus NA1
3 : Head positioning: 2 Ø8E8 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
4 : Head attachment: 4 M6 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
5 : Pneumatic connection for Ø4x6 tube
6 : Electrical connector
7 : Marking area: 40 mm (1.575 in) x 50 mm (1.969 in)

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XF510Sr
1 : Origin
2 : Stylus NA1
3 : Head positioning: 2 Ø8E8 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
4 : Head attachment: 4 M6 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
5 : Pneumatic connection for Ø4x6 tube
6 : Electrical connector
7 : Marking area: 80 mm (3.15 in) x 50 mm (1.969 in)

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XF510Dr
1 : Origin
2 : Stylus NA1
3 : Head positioning: 2 Ø8E8 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
4 : Head attachment: 4 M6 (max. depth 8 mm (0.315 in))
5 : Pneumatic connection for Ø4x6 tube
6 : Electrical connector
7 : Marking area: 160 mm (6.299 in) x 50 mm (1.969 in)

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5. List of accessories available upon request
The accessories mentioned below are available upon request.
Height adjustment device
Protective boot
Mobile protective shutters
DataMatrix kit
Ref.: 52871 • The CHR 312 height adjustment system is used
to adjust the marking head height within a range
of +/- 22.5 mm (0.886 in).
• Positioned between the marking head and the
support to which the head is attached.
XF510Cr:
Ref.: 52879
XF510Sr:
Ref.: 52875
XF510Dr: Option not
available
• Used to protect a marking system installed in a
polluted environment (dust, oil...).
XF510Cr:
Ref.: 52880
XF510Sr:
Ref.: 52876
XF510Dr:
Ref.: 52881
• Protects the head from solid particles larger than
1 mm (0.039 in), and in certain conditions, from
spattering of liquid (N/A for stylus pointing up).
Ref.: 52877 • Used to manage different pressures between
scribing and marking of a DataMatrix code.

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90° adapter
Column stand
Standard air filter
Start cycle foot pedal
Ref.: 52874 • Used to obtain an elbow output of the electric
connector.
XF510Cr:
Ref.: 58886
XF510Sr:
Ref.: 52866
XF510Dr:
Ref.: 58887
• Marking machine support with height adjustment
range of 333 mm (13.11 in).
• For the safety of the operator, the column base is
sold only with the protective shutter option.
• May lead to a loss of marking quality (gap).
• Cast iron table supports standard accessories or
specific tooling.
• A graduated ruler along the column indicates the
Z axis position of the marking head.
Ref.: 64994 • This filter comes equipped with a pressure gauge
for regulating air pressure. It eliminates impurities
in the compressed air system and reduces soiling
of the solenoid valves and stylus.
•Use of this filter is mandatory if the air contains
particles (dust...) of greater than 40 µm.
Ref.: 52712 • Office footswitch:
A simple touch of the pedal will launch a marking "n"
times, leaving the operator with both hands free. The foot
pedal is not designed to stop marking.
Ref.: 52713 • Industrial footswitch:
Same use as described above. This foot pedal is
especially designed for industrial work environments or
for high rate production.

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Button box for start cycle/emergency stop
T500W standard marking program
Head/CCU connecting cable standard version
Head/CCU connecting cable robotic version
Ref.: 52717 • The green button is used to launch marking
(same function as the foot pedal).
• The red button is used to stop either a single
marking in progress or a series of markings
before it reaches the end.
After pushing the emergency stop button, the green button cannot be used to restart
marking. In this case, use the keyboard.
Ref.: 52656
Ref.: 52657
• Developed in a Windows environment, this pro-
gram combines all the capabilities and
user-friendliness of a PC.
• Exists with a USB or parallel protection key.
Ref.: 52845 3 m (9.842 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52846 6 m (19.685 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.:52847 10 m (32.808 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52848 15 m (49.212 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52853 3 m (9.842 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52854 6 m (19.685 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52855 10 m (32.808 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable
Ref.: 52856 15 m (49.212 ft) Head/CCU connecting cable

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CInstallation
1. Installation
Mounting
Attach the XF510Cr/Sr/Dr integrable marking head to a support using 4 M6 bolts.
The screws must penetrate 8 mm (0.315 in) [0 +2 mm] deep into the casing (risk of blocking the X carriage if the
screws are too long, risk of stipping the threads if they are too short).
Torque is 8.3 Nm (6.119 lb ft) maximum (class 8.8 screw).
Only the back side of the XF510Cr/Sr/Dr integrable head should be attached for mounting.
To obtain a uniform mark over the whole marking surface, mount the head so that it is parallel to the surface to be
marked.
For alignment, there are positioning holes Ø 8E8 for Ø 8 mm (0.315 in) pin.
When positioning the head vertically, leave a 5 mm (0.197 in) space to facilitate disassembly or vertical
adjustment of the stylus.
To facilitate adjustment, Technifor can provide a height adjustment system.

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Effort exerted on the mounting plate
• XF510Cr
The effort exerted on the mechanics during the marking procedure is transferred to the plate.
Approximative forces and couplings exerted on the head’s fastening, brought to point A, without taking into
account the forces and couplings due to the machine’s weight, depending on the integration’s position (for this
calculation: consider the center of gravity as being at the center of the machine’s volume)
Efforts given for an operating pressure of 6 Bar (87.023 PSI) (when pressure varies, apply the rule of
proportionality)
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) 8.0 18.8 18.8 36.9 36.9
Cy max (daN.m) 1.5 3.7 4.5 6.6 7.2
Cy min (daN.m) -1.2 -2.8 -3.7 -5.0 -5.6
Cx max (daN.m) 2.1 4.9 5.8 9.1 9.7
Cx min (daN.m) -0.7 -1.6 -2.4 -2.4 -3.0
Cz (daN.m) ± 0.9 ± 2.1 ± 2.1 ± 4.1 ± 4.1

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Approximative forces exerted on the part to mark
• XF510Sr
The effort exerted on the mechanics during the marking procedure is transferred to the plate.
Approximative forces and couplings exerted on the head’s fastening, brought to point A, without taking into
account the forces and couplings due to the machine’s weight, depending on the integration’s position (for this
calculation: consider the center of gravity as being at the center of the machine’s volume)
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) -8.0 -18.8 -18.8 -36.9 -36.9

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Efforts given for an operating pressure of 6 Bar (87.023 PSI) (when pressure varies, apply the rule of
proportionality)
Approximative forces exerted on the part to mark
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) 8.0 18.8 18.8 36.9 36.9
Cy max (daN.m) 1.8 4.2 5.1 7.6 8.3
Cy min (daN.m) -1.0 -2.3 -3.1 -3.9 -4.5
Cx max (daN.m) 2.1 4.9 5.8 9.1 9.7
Cx min (daN.m) -0.7 -1.6 -2.4 -2.4 -3.0
Cz (daN.m) ± 1.1 ± 2.7 ± 2.7 ± 5.2 ± 5.2
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) -8.0 -18.8 -18.8 -36.9 -36.9

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• XF510Dr
The effort exerted on the mechanics during the marking procedure is transferred to the plate.
Approximative forces and couplings exerted on the head’s fastening, brought to point A, without taking into
account the forces and couplings due to the machine’s weight, depending on the integration’s position (for this
calculation: consider the center of gravity as being at the center of the machine’s volume)
Efforts given for an operating pressure of 6 Bar (87.023 PSI) (when pressure varies, apply the rule of
proportionality)
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) 8.0 18.8 18.8 36.9 36.9
Cy max (daN.m) 2.1 5.0 5.8 9.1 9.7
Cy min (daN.m) -0.6 -1.5 -2.4 -2.4 -3.0
Cx max (daN.m) 2.1 4.9 5.8 9.1 9.7
Cx min (daN.m) -0.7 -1.6 -2.4 -2.4 -3.0
Cz (daN.m) ± 1.4 ± 3.4 ± 3.4 ± 6.7 ± 6.7

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Approximative forces exerted on the part to mark
Efforts exerted on the part
The axial effort of the stylus on the part depends on the stylus type and on the operating pressure.
The lateral efforts transmitted via the stylus on the part to mark depend on the material.
For typical steels, lateral effort in X-Y is equal to the axial effort.
These values are used to dimension the clamping of the part in relation with the desired safety coefficient.
Stylus
NA0 NA1 NA1 LG 100 N2 NA2
Fx = Fy (daN) ± 8.0 ± 18.8 ± 18.8 ± 36.9 ± 36.9
Fz (daN) -8.0 -18.8 -18.8 -36.9 -36.9
Pressure (Bar)
12345678
Stylus to be used Force (daN)
NA0 1.3 2.7 4.0 5.3 6.6 8.0 9.3 10.6
NA1 - NA1 LG 100 3.1 6.3 9.4 12.6 15.7 18.8 22.0
N2 - NA2 6.2 12.3 18.5 24.6 30.8
Poor clamping may allow the part to move and the stylus point to break.