Tormach pathpilot Technical manual

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1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
Phone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
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Specicaons subject to change without noce.
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PathPilot™Controller Quick Start Guide
Product Idencaon: PathPilot Controller (PN 35286)
Purpose: This document details set up of the PathPilot controller for the PCNC 1100, PCNC 770, PCNC 440,
and the 15L Slant-PRO.
PathPilot Controller (PN 35286)
Item # Connection or Component
1 Power/Reset with LED
2 USB Connectors (4)
3 Optical Drive
4 Hard Drive LED
5 PS/2 Connector
6 USB Connectors (2)
7 DVI Connector
8 VGA Connector
9 DP*
10 HDMI*
11 Blue USB Connectors (4)
12 Ethernet Connector
13 Audio Connections*
14 Machine Interface Port
15 Voltage Setting Switch
16 PCI Expansion Slot
17 AC Power Connector
*NOTE: Do not use these controller features.
Controller Set-up
Position and Location
The PathPilot controller should be placed inside the stand cabinet. This storage area is large enough to
provide adequate cooling without the need for addional fans. It should be posioned either vercally or
horizontally in a locaon where it will remain clean and dry. If vercal, rest it on rubber pads; if horizontal,
the opcal drive should be on top. If the controller cannot be placed in the stand cabinet, it should be placed
in a locaon that provides similar protecon from coolant, chips, etc.
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Controller Connections
Route cables to avoid creang trip hazards and to protect them from damage; use extension cables where
necessary. Wrap all extension cable connecons with electrical tape.
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Power Connections
Conrm Voltage Seng Switch (#15) is set to the proper voltage for the geographic locaon before connecng
power. Plug controller power cord into AC Power Connector (#17). Connect the other end of controller power
cord per the specic machine (see below):
PCNC 1100, PCNC 770, 15L Slant-PRO: Plug into outlet marked Controller on power connecon panel located
under electrical cabinet.
PCNC 440: Plug into a power strip (not included).
Monitor Connections
Connect the monitor cable to either the DVI Connector (#7) or the VGA Connector (#8). Connect monitor
power cord per the specic machine (see below):
PCNC 1100, PCNC 770, 15L Slant-PRO: Plug into outlet marked Monitor on power connecon panel located
under electrical cabinet.
PCNC 440: Plug into a power strip (not included).
DB-25 Interface Connections
Plug ferrite end of DB-25 interface cable into Machine Interface Port (#14) on controller. Connect opposite
end of cable per the specic machine (see below):
PCNC 1100, PCNC 770, 15L Slant-PRO: Plug into DB-25 outlet on power connecon panel located under
electrical cabinet.
PCNC 440: Plug into DB-25 outlet located on side of mill, above Main Disconnect.
Jog Shuttle, Keyboard,Automatic Tool Changer (ATC), USB I/O Connections
Connect the (oponal) jog shule, keyboard, (oponal) ATC, and (oponal) USB I/O board into the Blue USB
Connector (#11).
Other USB Connections
Connect other USB devices directly into USB Connector (#2 or #6). PathPilot supports USB or PS/2 style
mouse and keyboard connecons; do not use wireless keyboard/mouse. Acve and passive USB hubs are
not recommended.

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1071 Uniek Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
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Power Off/On Procedure
Follow the machine-specic Power O/On Procedure detailed below:
PCNC 1100, PCNC 770, 15L Slant-PRO
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Be sure to power o machine before making any electrical
modicaons. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Power Off/On Procedure
Power Off
1. Push red E-stop button in
2. Click Exit on screen; when prompted click OK to power off
3.Turn Main Disconnect Off (see image at right)
Power On
1.Turn Main Disconnect On (see image at right)
2.After software loads, t urn red E-stop clockwise to release
3. Press green Start button
4. Click Reset on screen
PCNC 440
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard: Be sure to power o machine before making any electrical
modicaons. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Power Off/On Procedure
Power Off
1. Push red E-stop in
2. Click Exit on screen; when prompted click OK to power off
3.Turn PathPilot Controller power strip off
4.Turn Main Disconnect Off (see image at right)
Power On
1.Turn PathPilot Controller power strip on
2.After software loads, turn Main Disconnect On (see image at right)
3. T urn red E-stop clockwise to release
4. Press green Start button
5. Click Reset on screen

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Initial Conguration
1. Power on the controller according to Power O/On Procedure detailed earlier in this document.
2. When the end-user license agreement appears, review and click Agree to connue (see Figure 1).
3. Select the machine-specic controller conguraon opon from the menu choices (see Figure 2).
NOTE: Step 4 and Step 5 may not appear on screen depending on machine-specic conguraon selected.
4. An informaonal window appears requiring Mesa card interface reprogramming; click OK to connue.
Aer reprogramming is complete, click any key on the keyboard to close.
5. The soware prompts for restart, click OK. This allows the controller to safely power o.
6. Power on the controller again; PathPilot interface launches.
Software Update
Before using PathPilot, ensure controller’s soware is up-to-date with the latest release.
NOTE: Updates do not need to be applied sequenally. Simply download the latest update as follows.
1. Download the most recent PathPilot update le (vX.X) from www.tormach.com/updates.
2. Transfer the le to a USB drive and plug the USB drive into the PathPilot controller.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Congure for new PCNC1100 - Series 3
Congure for new PCNC770 - Series 3
Congure for new PCNC440
Congure for new 15L Slant-PRO

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3. With the PathPilot controller powered on, click Update on the Status screen (see Figure 3).
4. Navigate to the (vX.X) le on the USB drive and click Update (see Figure 4).
5. Push red E-stop in when prompted and click OK.
6. To receive email nocaons when new versions of PathPilot are released, click Subscribe to receive
PathPilot news & updates on www.tormach.com/updates.
Restore DVD
A restoraon DVD is included with each controller. This DVD is used to restore the PathPilot controller to the
original factory sengs.
CAUTION! Data Loss: The DVD restore process completely erases the exisng operang system and all
les on the hard drive. Before installing, save important les to a USB drive or external hard drive. Failure to
do so will result in total data loss.
To install, load into the Opcal Drive (#3), and restart the controller. Click OK to all screen prompts. The
process takes approximately 10 minutes.
Figure 4Figure 3