Techno CNC Systems Venture Series User manual

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This manual will provide unpacking, maintenance, and user guide for running the Techno Venture Series
and Venture Plus Series CNC Routers.
It is suggested that the operator keep this manual by the machine. This will provide the most important
information pertaining to the operation of this machine.
©2017 (05/08/2017)
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER
TRAINING! Improper or unsafe operation of the machine will
result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Series CNC Router
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I......General Installation Instructions.
1.1 Forklift guide and unpacking instructions. ............................. Page 3
1.2 Safety Instructions. ............................. Page 4
1.3 Correct Colleting. ............................. Page 5
1.3.5 Toolstand 1.3.6 Spindle Warmup ............................. Page 6
1.4 Electrical and Pneumatic connections. ............................. Page 7 - 8
1.5 Vacuum Pump connections. ............................. Page 9
II.....Machine Start-Up and Screen Functionality.
2.1- Start up Procedure. ............................. Page 10 - 12
2.2- Screen Callouts. ............................. Page 13 - 25
2.3- File System-Network. ............................. Page 26
III... Operating Tutorials
3.1- Jogging the Machine. ............................. Page 27 - 28
3.2- Learning Tool lengths. ............................. Page 29 - 30
3.3- Saving an Origin | Setting XYZ Zero Position ............................. Page 31 - 32
3.4- Preparing a G-Code File. ............................. Page 33 - 34
3.5- Running a G-Code File. ............................. Page 35 - 36
 3.6-MachineOrigin,WorkingOrigin,&Osets .............................Page37
IV.....Advanced Tutorials
4.1- Using Block to Block Function. ............................. Page 38
 4.2-MemSearch. 4.3-ReturntoProle. .............................Page39
4.4- Setup Parameters. ............................. Page 40 - 43
4.5- Backing up Parameters. ............................. Page 44 - 46
V......Machine Lubrication ............................. Page 47
VI....Appendix
6.0- HSD Aggregate Tool Setup. ............................. Page 48 - 49
6.1- Service and Maintenance Guide ............................. Page 50 - 54
6.2- Fault Finding/Error Messages. ............................. Page 55 - 59
Becker Vacuum Pump Manual ............................... Page 60 - 64
Becker Vacuum Pump Filter Inspection ............................... Page 65 - 67
Becker Vacuum Pump Greasing Process ............................... Page 68 - 72
Warranty .......................... Page 73

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Techno CNC Systems Venture Series Forklift Guide
SAFETY WARNING:
DO NOT LIFT MACHINE OR MOVE MACHINE BY THE GANTRY
For safety and to prevent damage to the machine, Lift Machine Using The Frame ONLY
** Some Venture Series CNC Routers do NOT have forklift tubes. **
If so, make sure forklift blades enter through the frame of the machine only. Use blocks when lifting
machine to prevent damage to the vacuum table plumbing **
1. Unpack all items that shipped with your machine. Check the items on your slip to be sure nothing was left out. Notify Techno if you have any missing
pieces of your shipment.
2. A toolbox and other accessories, such as vacuum hosing and leveling feet, may be packed under the machine during shipping.
3. Forklift your machine up from the oor and remove the wooden pallet (if it was shipped on a wooden pallet).

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1.2 SAFETY INFORMATION!
1. Keepngers,hands,andallotherobjectsawayfrom
machinewhilepowerison.
2. Disconnectpowertoallsystemcomponentswhen
notinuse,whenchangingaccessories,andbefore
servicing.
3. Donotloosen,remove,oradjustmachinepartsor
cableswhilepowerison.
4. Exercisecarewithmachinecontrolsandaround
keyboardtoavoidunintentionalstarting.
5. Makesurevoltagesuppliedisappropriateto
specicationsofcomponents.
6. Machinesmustbepluggedintofour-pronged
groundedoutlets.Donotremovethegrounding
plugorconnectintoanungroundedextension
cord.
7. Keepcablesandcordsawayfromheat,oil,and
sharpedges.Donotoverstretchorrunthem
underotherobjectsoroverworksurfaces.
8. Useproperxturesandclampstosecurework.
Neverusehandstosecurework.
9. Donotattempttoexceedlimitsofmachine.
10. Donotattempttousemachineforpurposesother
thanwhatisintended.
11. Usemachineonlyinclean,well-litareasfreefrom
ammableliquidsandexcessivemoisture.
12. Stayalertatalltimeswhenoperatingthemachine.
13. Alwayswearsafetygoggles.
14. Donotwearjewelryorloose-ttingclothingwhen
operatingmachine.Longhairshouldbeprotected.
15. Alwaysmaintainproperbalanceandfootingwhen
workingaroundthemachine.
16. Maintainequipmentwithcare.Keepcutting
toolscleanandsharp.Lubricateandchange
accessorieswhennecessary.Cablesandcords
shouldbeinspectedregularly.Keepcontrols
cleananddry.
17. Beforeusing,checkfordamagedparts.An
authorizedservicecentershouldperformall
repairs.Onlyidenticalorauthorizedreplacement
partsshouldbeused.
18. Removeanyadjustingkeysandwrenchesbefore
turningmachineon.
19. Donotoperatethemachineunattended.
20. Followallsafetyinstructionsandprocessing
instructionsintheMSDSforthematerialbeing
processed.
21. Useproperprecautionswithdustcollection
systemstopreventsparksandrehazards.
Read these instructions thoroughly before operating
machine. DO NOT operate machine if you are unfamiliar with
these safe operating instructions. DO NOT operate machine
without knowing where the emergency stop switch is located.
PREVENTFIREHAZARDSbyusingtheproperfeeds,speeds,andtoolingwhileoperatingyourTechnomachine.
Forexample,settingfeedsandspeedstoolowand/orusingdulltoolbitscreatesfrictionatthematerial.The
frictiongeneratesheatwhichcanresultinarethatcanbedrawnthroughthevacuumtableordustcollector
withoutwarning.Firehazardfromfrictionheatingcausedbydulltoolsispossiblewhencuttingcertainmaterials,
especiallycompositematerialsuchaswoodcomposites,MDFandParticleboard.  ©2015

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WARNING!
THE SPINDLE WILL BE DAMAGED
IF UNBALANCED EQUIPMENT IS USED.
AIR SUPPLY MUST BE FILTERED AND DRY.
1.3 Correct Colleting:
Read these instructions thoroughly
BEFORE operating machine.

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1.3.5 Tool Stand Diagram - Proper Placement
ReadtheseinstructionsthoroughlyBEFOREoperatingmachine.
1.3.6 —HSD Spindle Warmup
Read these instructions thoroughly BEFORE operating machine.
USE AND ADJUSTMENT
PREHEATING
HSD S.p.A. uses high-precision angular contact bearing pairs, pre-loaded and lubricated for life
with special grease for high speeds.
When the machine is switched on for the first time every day, allow the electrospindle to perform a
brief preheating cycle in order to allow the bearings to gradually attain a uniform operating
temperature, and hence to obtain a uniform expansion of the bearing races and the correct preload
and rigidity.
The following cycle is recommended, without machining operations:
50 %of the maximum rated speed for 2minutes.
75 %of the maximum rated speed for 2minutes.
100 %of the maximum rated speed for 1minute.
The preheating cycle should also be performed every time that the machine is inoperative long
enough for the electrospindle to cool down to room temperature.
Only for HSK versions:
it is forbidden to run the electrospindle without the tool-holder inserted.
While the machine is operating, the spindle can reach high temperatures. Be very careful
not to touch it without due precautions.
Spindle Warm-up:

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1.4.2
AlltheelectronicsfortheVenturemachineare
locatedinthehousingcabinet.Donotopen
thesedoorswhenpowerisappliedtothe
machine.
1.4.3
Therearetworoundedconnectorsonthesideofthe
controller,theseconnectorsprovide220voltsforthe
vacuumpumpstartercontactors.
Leadthecablefor3phase220voltsthatwillbeusedto
powermachinethroughtheholeonthebottomofthe
cabinet.
Fig1.4.2
220Vinfor
powering
machine
220VOut
forVacuumPump
Network
Connection
Motor/
Encoder
Fig1.4.3.
1.4 Electrical and Pneumatic connections.
TheTechnoVentureseriesmachineispoweredbythreephase220
volts.Theamperagerequirementsforthismachineare40amps.
1.4.1
Whenthemachinehasbeenunpacked,itwill
benecessarytoattachthekeyboardshelftothe
frontofthemachine.
Whentheshelfisinplace,leadthemouseand
keyboardcablesthroughthesmallholeinthe
fontofthemachine.Plugthecablesintoan
availableUSBconnectiononthePC.
Screwstoattach
shelf
Fig1.4.1
Holeformouseand
keyboardcable
WARNING: Ensure that all electrical connections are
carried out by a qualied electrician.
Improper electrical connections can result in
damage to the equipment, re and death.

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1.4.4
Attachthethreephasesandthegroundtothe
connectionsshowning1.4.4aor1.4.4b
Yourmachinemaycomewithaterminalblock
(shownin1.4.4a)oryoumachinemaycomewith
noterminalblockandmustbewiredtothepower
switchshowningure1.4.4b
1.4.5
Variouscomponentsonthemachinerequireair
pressure.of90psiandneedstobesuppliedtothe
machineatalltimesforittofunctioncorrectly.
Attachanairhosetotheairinputonthebackofthe
machine.Seeg1.4.5.
Ifyourshophosedoesnotttheadaptorsupplied,the
adaptercanberemovedandasuitableoneattached.
3 phase
220V in
WARNING: Ensure that all electrical connections are
carried out by a qualied electrician.
Improper electrical connections can result in damage
to the equipment, re and death.
Fig1.4.5
Should read
90 psi
1.4.6
Removethefourbracketsusedtostabilizethegantry
duringshippingusingmetricallenwrenchs.Theremay
bebracketsattachedtotheXandZaxis,aswell.
Fig1.4.6
Fig1.4.4a.
Fig1.4.4.b
3 phase
220V in

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1.5 Vacuum Pump connections
YouwillneedtohaveanelectricianconnectACpower
(220or440VAC)asspeciedontheunittothemotor
starter.
TakethesilverconnectorfromtheStarterBoxand
connectittothefemaleconnectoronthemain
electronicunit.
Attachthesilverconnector
fromthestarterboxhere.
Attachthehosesfromthemachinetothe
T-connectorsandattachthemtothepump.
WARNING: Direction of Rotation is critical.
Briey start motion and check rotation (arrow on casing).
Exchange phases if rotation is incorrect.
IF YOU RUN THE PUMP/BLOWER CONTINUOUSLY IN THE WRONG
DIRECTION, THE VANES WILL BE DAMAGED
Turnonindividualsectionsofthe
vacuumtablebyturningthemanifold
handlesinthefrontofthemachine.
Vacuum on and off functions are
controlled by the Osai controller
and can only be turned on from
the computer screen.
To test the motor, press the
reset button on the starter box
once all connections are made.
1
2
4
3

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Section II: Machine Start-Up | Screen Functionality
2.1.1Turn the Main power switch to the ON
Position.220Voltsshould havebeenran to
themachinebyanelectrician.220Visgoing
to be attached to the back of the switch
(below)orattachedtotheterminal(below)
*E-Stop may have been pushed in for
shippingpurposes*
2.1.2
Theredlightonthefrontofthe
machinewilllightup.Thisindicates
that220voltsiscomingintothe
machine.
ThePowerONlightwilllightup
indicatingthatpowerhasbeen
appliedtothecontrollersystemand
themotors.
2.1- Start up Procedure.
Power
O
Power
ON
OSAI
Power
Switch
MUST
BEON!
PC
Power
E-stop:
Turnso
controller,
motorand
spindle
USB
Port
1
2
4
3
Fig2.1.2
PressthePowerONbuttontostart
thesystem.
PresstheComputerPowerbutton
tostartthePC.Thismayonlylight
temporarily.ThePCwillstarttoboot.
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2.1.4Softwarestartup.
OncethePChasstarted,theBootControllersoftwarewillstartautomatically.Ifitdoesnot,doubleclick
ontheBootControllerIcon(Itlookslikearocketship)onthedesktop.Ifnotextappearsinthebox,after30
seconds,checkthatthelightforthecontrollerisonandthatthenetworkcablefromPCtoOsaicontrolleris
connected.Ifnoconnectionoccurs,seetheFaultFindingsectionintheAppendix.
IftheBootControllerdoesnotstartafteraminuteandthemessageCNCiswaitingforaBOOTmodedirective
appearsonthescreen,thennormalmodeneedstobeselected.
Bootcontrollerloaded
andconnectingto
machine
Controlleriswaiting
foramode.
Ifthemachineisstarting
fromafreshPCboot,
thenNormalmodewill
automaticallybeselected.
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.1
* Otherwise,itwill
automaticallygointo
normalmodeafterafew
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2.1.5InterfaceStarts:
TheTechnointerfacescreen
willnowopen.Therewillbe
awarningmessagesaying
EmergencyStopActive.
ClickontheE-stopReset
Buttontoremovethis
warning.
TheAxisnotreferencederrorwillappear.
Clickon“HomeAll”andalltheaxeswillmovetotheirhomeposition.Ifanyerrorsremainonthescreen(i.e.Low
AirPressure,)rectifytheproblemandclickon“ResetErrors”or“RESET”toremovethemessage.
Themachineisnowreadytobejogged.
HomeAll
ResetErrors
Note:PressingHomeAll
willmovethemachine
tothefrontleftcornerof
thetable.
Thismustbedoneevery
timethemachineboots
up.
Oncethemachineisin
theHomeposition,it
hasareferencepoint
fromwhichitcanpickup
toolsandlocateosets.

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2.2 Screen Callouts
AboveisthemainscreenoftheTechnoVentureinterface.
Tohelpunderstandthefunctionsofthebuttonstheywillbebrokendownintothefollowingcategories:
A-Joggingfunctions.
B-HomingFunctionsandClearancePosition
C-PneumaticandElectricalControls.
D-MenuSystems.
E-CoordinateSystems.
F-OriginFunctions.
G-SaveOriginMenu
H-SpindleandCoolantcontrol.
I-LoadG-codeFile.
J-ProgramFunctions.
K-ToolMenu
L-OsetMenu.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L

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Themachinewillnotmoveunlessajogmodeisselected.Clickonthebuttonbesidethetext
toselectamode.
A-Handwheel:
Inthismode,themachinewilloperateviatheMPG/Handwheel.PleaseseeHandwheel
operationformoreinformation.Allotherfunctionsaredisabledwhenthisisactive.
B-Continuous:
Also,knownasJogMode.Themachinewillmovesmoothlyandcontinuouslywhenthe
userclicksonthedirectionalarrowassociatedwitheachaxis.SpeediscontrolledbyJog
speedandisapercentageofthemaxjogspeed(800ipm)formanualjogmode.(Ex:[50%of
800=400IPM])
C-Step:
Also,knownasIncrementalJogMode.Themachinewillmovebyanexactamount,as
speciedbyJogStepvariablewhenthearrowbuttonishelddownwithleftclick.[Example:if
jogstepissetto.05andIclickX+.machinemoves.05toright]
D-MDI:
ManualDataInput,thisfeatureallowstheusertomanuallyenterandexecutealineofG-code.
[Ex:(M3S1800:spindleturnsonat18,000rpm)]
E-JoggingArrows:
Byleftclickingonthesearrowsthemachinewillmoveinthecorrespondingdirection.These
arrowsareonlyfunctionalifContinuousorStepmodeisactive.
F-ResetErrors:Thiswillremoveanywarning/errormessagesthatappearonthescreen.
A
B
CD
E
F
A-Jogging Functions

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A-HomeAll:
Sendsthemachinetothehomeposition.(AbsoluteXYZ=0).TheZaxiswillrstmoveuptoits
limit,thentheXandYaxeswillmovesimultaneously.
B-SINGLEAXISHOME:
Whenthisbuttonisleftclicked,eachaxiscanbehomedseparately.Whenthebuttonisactive,
theuserthenclicksonthearrowkeyfortheaxistobehomedtoenabletheoperation.[Ex:
clicksingleaxishome,clickX-,machinewillhomethex-axisonly]
C-CLEARANCEPOSITION:
Whenthisbuttonisleftclicked,themachinewillruntowardstheback,inordertoloadand
unloadwork
B-Homing Functions
A
B
C

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C-Pneumatic and Electrical Controls
Thesectionshighlightedbelowarethebuttonsthatcontrolthepneumaticandelectrical
outputsforthecontroller.
A
B
C
D
A-ShroudUp/Down:
Thisbuttonwillraiseorlowerthedustshroudonthespindle.
B-PinsUp/Down:
Thisbuttonwillraiseorlowerthepop-uppinsonthesidesofthetable.
C-Vacuum1On/O:
ThisbuttonwillturnVacuum1onando,ifitisconnected.
D-Vacuum2On/O:
ThisbuttonwillturnVacuum2onando,ifitisconnected.
ShroudUp/DownandPinsUp/Downwillonlyfunctionif90lbs.ofcompressedairconnectedtothe
machine
Vacuum1on/oandVacuum2on/osend220voltstothestartercoilofthevacuumpump,thus
activatingthepump.
Down Up
Down Up

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A
B
C
D-Menu Screens
ThesectionshighlightedbelowaretheMenuScreenoptionsoftheinterface.Theusercan
switchtothesescreensbyclickingonthecorrespondingbutton.
A-Osets:
OpenstheOsetMenu.Inthismenutheusercansavemultipleosets/origins
andapplythemtothecoordinatesystem.
B-I/O:
OpenstheInputandOutputscreendiagnostics.Thesescreenswillshowthe
statesoftheinputsandoutputs.
C-Tool:
OpenstheToolMenu.Inthismenutheusercanstoretoollengthsandchange
toolnumbers.

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E-Coordinate System
A
B
C
D
A-XYZCoordinates:
Thisdisplaysthelocationofthemachine.IftheOriginNoiszero,thenumbersdisplayed
arethedistancefromtheHomeposition(AbsoluteXYZ=0).IfthereisanOriginNumber
active,thenumbersdisplayedarethedistancefromthatoriginszeroposition.
B-Tool:
Thisdisplaysthetoolthatiscurrentlyinthespindle.Ifthenumberreadsasingledigitthen
thereisnoosetappliedtothattoolatthistime.WhentheTooldisplays1.1,or2.2,or5.5
etcthentheZ-osetisactive.TheZ-osetneedstobeactivewhensettingtheorigin.
C-OriginNo:
Thisdisplaystheactiveorigin/coordinatesystem.Whenitreads0,nooriginisactiveand
thecoordinatesystemdisplayedisthefromtheHomeposition.Thesystemissetupto
accommodate8origins,butmanymorecanbemadeavailable.
D-ZOset:
ThisistheamountofZ-osetbeingappliedtothetool.Z-osetisthedistancefromthe
homepositionanditissetintheToolmenuusingthetoolcalibrationblock.

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F-Origin Functions
A
B
C
A-APPLYORI1:
LeftclickingonthisbuttonactivatesOrigin1forthecoordinatesystem.
B-GOTOXY0ORI1:
LeftclickingonthisbuttonmovestheZaxistothehomepositionand
theXYaxestotheX-zero,Y-zeroforOrigin1.(XY=0)
C-SaveOrigin:
LeftclickingonthisbuttonopenstheSaveOriginScreenSafeMode
Option.Inthisscreentheusercansavethepositionofthemachine
astheOrigin.ThisiswheretheusersetsXYZzero.ThisSafeMode
Optionwillprovideadditionalwarningsandopportunitiesfortheuser
toensurethattheoriginissavedcorrectly.
Origincanalso
becalledtheXYZ
zeropoint.