Vision Engraving & Routing Systems 5 Series User manual

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Vision 1612, 1624, 2424 and 2448
Series 5 User Guide
Revised: 8/8/2019

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Table of Contents
Part I Introduction 4
................................................................................................................................... 41 Disclaimer and Warranty Information
................................................................................................................................... 62 Safety Precautions
................................................................................................................................... 93 Computer Requirements
................................................................................................................................... 94 Vision software security device
................................................................................................................................... 105 General Electrical and Facility Requirements
Part II 1612, 1624, 2424 and 2448 Series 5
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................................................................................................................................... 111 Locating the Engraver
................................................................................................................................... 122 Installation Layout Diagrams
.......................................................................................................................................................... 121612 and 1624 Engraver Layout Diagram
.......................................................................................................................................................... 132424 and 2448 Engraver Layout Diagram
................................................................................................................................... 143 Table Descriptions
................................................................................................................................... 224 Series5 Controller Connections
................................................................................................................................... 255 Pendant Holder Installation
Part III Network Connection 27
Part IV Vision Mov UI Software Installation 32
Part V Vision Software Installation 40
Part VI Operation 51
................................................................................................................................... 511 Starting the Vision Mov UI spooler
................................................................................................................................... 532 Pendant Controls
.......................................................................................................................................................... 54Startup screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 55Emergency Stop Button
.......................................................................................................................................................... 57Setup screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 59Run screen .......................................................................................................................................................... 64Set XYZ screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 70Job Select screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 73Adjust screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 75Search screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 78Origin Select screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 82Surface Location screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 83Utilities screen
.......................................................................................................................................................... 90Diagnostic screen

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1 Introduction
About This Manual
This manual is designed to provide you with information about your Vision Series 5 Controller, Engraver
or Router. Beginning with unpacking the machine and continuing through installation, operation and
maintenance, this manual does not attempt to teach the user how to become an expert in engraving,
computer usage, or engraving software usage. Some previous knowledge of engraving terms and the
engraving process is certainly beneficial. For information on the Vision Engraving Software, see
the Vision Engraving Software manual. For more information on your individual computer system,
see your computer's user manual or contact your computer distributor.
Please call or email your Vision distributor or the Vision service department for assistance if you have
any questions. The Vision service department phone number is 1-602-439-0600 and the email address
is [e-mail].
1.1 Disclaimer and Warranty Information
Limits of Liability / Disclaimer of Warranty
The information contained within this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate,
however, Vision makes no representations or warranties for this manual, and assumes no responsibility
for inaccuracies, errors, or omissions that may be contained within this manual. In no event shall Vision
be liable for any loss of profit including (but not limited to) direct, indirect, special, incidental,
consequential, or other damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if previously
advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Vision reserves the right to make improvements to this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
Limited Warranty:
Vision Computerized Engraving and Routing Systems
Vision Computerized Engraving and Routing Systems (Vision) warrants that for a period of two (2) years
from the date of shipment to the original purchaser of either a Series 5 Controller, Phoenix, Vision or
Table Retrofit (the System), that the System will be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service. Upon written notification, we will transfer the remaining warranty to a new
customer. This warranty shall cover all elements except for items covered by separate manufacturer’s
warranties and consumable items. “Consumable” items include, but shall not be limited to, belts,
brushes, lubricants, and cutters furnished with the System, for which no warranty is provided.
In the event a defect is discovered during the warranty period, within thirty days of discovery, but no later
than the last day of the warranty period as described above, the user shall contact Vision for instructions
regarding disposition of the problem. Vision shall, at its option, either (1) repair the affected product with
new or refurbished parts, or (2) provide a replacement. Any incidental costs, including the cost of
shipment from the user’s location to the point of repair and return, and any installation performed by the
user, shall be at the expense of the user.
This warranty covers normal use only and shall be void in the event that the System is altered or modified
without authorization by Vision, or is subject to abuse, neglect, or other misuse by the user.

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The warranties for Third-Party Hardware and Third-Party Software shall run directly from the
manufacturers of such hardware and software to the user. Vision makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, with regard to Third-Party Hardware or Third-Party Software.
Vision does not warrant any product, component, or part not manufactured by Vision that was not
supplied by Vision. (Third-party items, including but not limited to software, are subject to their own
manufacturer’s warranties.) Vision does not warrant defects caused by a failure to provide a suitable
environment for the system, by unauthorized attachments, by modifications or repairs other than by
Vision, by use of the System for other than its original intention, or by other misuse or abuse of the
System.
Extended Warranty
An Extended Warranty may be purchased which extends the terms of the original equipment Warranty in
1 year increments for a period of up to 30 days after the original equipment Warranty expires. An
Extended Warranty may also be purchased for a period of up to 30 days after an existing Extended
Warranty expires. Extended Warranties cannot be purchased on any equipment that is 7 or more years
old, or if there is a Lapse of Warranty. Age of equipment is determined from the date of shipment to the
original buyer.
Lapse of Warranty
If an Extended Warranty is not purchased within 30 days of the expiration of the original equipment
Warranty, or within 30 days of the expiration of an existing Extended Warranty, the equipment will be in
Lapse of Warranty. An Extended Warranty can never again be purchased for any equipment that is in
Lapse of Warranty. It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the equipment to maintain accurate records
and to know the expiration date of any Warranty.
The above and foregoing is the only warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, by statute or
otherwise, regarding the System, its fitness, quality, merchantability, or otherwise. Any warranties
implied by law are hereby expressly disclaimed. No oral or written information or advice given by Vision,
its Dealers, Distributors, Agents, or Employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase the scope
of this warranty. Neither Vision, nor anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production, or
delivery of the System shall be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages
(including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and
the like) arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product.
Any software supplied by Vision in conjunction with the purchase of the System for use therewith shall
be governed by its own separate software license and warranty agreement.
Terms and Conditions are subject to change
For Warranty Service Call: [phone]
Please have your machine serial number ready before calling.
Vision Engraving & Routing Systems is owned and operated by Western Engraver's Supply, Inc.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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1.2 Safety Precautions
Ø WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this equipment until you have read thoroughly and
understood completely the instructions contained in this User's Guide! Failure to comply may
result in damage to the equipment and/or inflict serious personal injury!
Ø Only trained personnel should operate the Vision Engraver or Router. All individuals operating this
system should have read and understand this complete User's Guide.
Ø Use of this equipment by unauthorized or untrained personnel may result in damage to the equipment
and/or inflict serious personal injuries.
Ø Never use this machine in a hazardous environment. Do not store or use this machine outdoors. Do
not run this machine in an extremely hot environment.
Ø Place the equipment in a location with low humidity and a minimum of dust. Avoid placing the
equipment in direct sunlight or in locations with excessive heat.
Ø Do not expose the equipment to rain or use it near water. You can clean the controller with a damp
cloth, but be sure to unplug the unit first.
Ø Follow the maintenance instructions for proper cleaning of the controller air filter.
Ø There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller. Please contact qualified service personnel for
service issues.
Ø Openings are provided in the controller box for ventilation. Do not cover the openings or place the
controller in an environment where the openings may become blocked.
Ø Never insert anything into the ventilation openings. Doing so may create a danger of electric shock.
Ø Always stop the machine before making any adjustments.
Ø Keep hands clear of the bottom of the spindle during operation.
Ø Do not operate the equipment with the covers removed.
Ø Use extreme caution when inserting or removing cutters.

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Ø Before any servicing, disconnect the power cord.
Ø To avoid electric shock or equipment damage, connect the power to this machine according to the
suggestions in this guide and in compliance with all applicable regulations. Make sure the machine is
properly grounded.
Ø Never operate the equipment with damaged or frayed power cords, loose connections, or exposed
extension cords where the cord could create a tripping hazard.
Ø Be sure to hold the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the equipment from an electrical socket or
power source.
Ø Keep work area clean. Remove adjustment tools from the machine prior to start-up. Keep workbench
clean. Cluttered work areas can increase the potential for an accident.
Ø Safety Glasses should be worn at all times while machine is running. While machine is running, chips
or other debris may become airborne.
Ø Avoid loose clothing, neckties, gloves, rings, bracelets, or jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts.
Ø If your equipment does not operate properly; in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells
coming from it, immediately unplug it and contact a service technician or your local distributor.
Ø Unplug the machine when it is going to be left unused for an extended period of time.
Ø Operators should inspect the machine daily for damage or modifications. Under no circumstances
should the machine be operated if there is any doubt about the machine condition. If there are any
questions call the Vision Engraving Systems technical support team at 602-439-0600.
Ø Keep a safe distance away from machine while its running.
Ø Keep children away from work area at all times. Visitors should be at least 3 feet or more away from
working area.
Ø Do not operate this or any machine while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Ø Keep hands away from the spindle at all times when spindle is rotating and/or machine is moving.
Always wait for spindle to stop rotating completely before attempting to insert or change a tool. Do not
try to stop the spindle manually with your hands or other devices. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in serious personal injury!
Ø Never leave the machine running unattended.
Ø Press any Emergency Stop switch to stop the machine immediately.
Ø Be familiar with the location of all emergency stop switches. In the case of an emergency you can
push the nearest one.

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Ø Make sure workpiece is properly fastened to table before starting job.
Ø Turn on vacuum table or make sure clamps and other fixtures are tightly fastened. If workpiece moves
during operation you can damage the machine, the workpiece, and serious personal injury may occur
to the operator.
Ø Only use the machine and its attachments for the applications they were designed for. Forcing the
machine or its attachments to do work it was not intended to do may cause permanent damage to the
machine and serious injury may occur to the operator. If there are any questions about the abilities of
your machine, please call the Vision Engraving Systems technical support team at 602-439-0600.
Ø Do not force the machine to work at excessive speeds. The machine will work safely under normal
permissible speeds which are material and application dependent. Using excessive speeds may
damage tooling, material, the machine, and may cause serious personal injury.
Ø Avoid powering on the machine when servicing the machine.
Ø Avoid powering on the machine when installing or replacing parts and/or accessories.
Ø Turn power to the machine OFF when not in use.
Ø Perform required maintenance at the recommended intervals.
Ø Use the general maintenance guidelines to properly maintain your machine.
Ø A disciplined approach to preventative maintenance can extend the useful life of any Router/Engraver,
improve cut quality, and reduce repair costs. Keep records of what and when you perform maintenance
duties.

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1.3 Computer Requirements
Minimum System
Requirements:
CPU:
Intel i5 2.6-3.0GHz
Hard Drive:
256 GB free space
RAM:
8 GB
Operating System:
Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
Windows 8 (32/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
NOTE: Windows updates must ALL be installed
Ports:
1 USB port for security dongle
1 USB port for Ethernet adapter to connect machine
Suggested System
Requirements
CPU:
Intel i7 2.6-3.0GHz (or faster)
Hard Drive:
500 GB SSD (or larger)
RAM::
16 GB (or more)
Operating System:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Ports
1 USB port for security dongle
1 USB port for Ethernet adapter to connect machine
1.4 Vision software security device
IMPORTANT:
The Vision software is available in two versions; one with a USB dongle, and one that is "dongleless" and
is loaded on to a USB Memory stick. If your machine was delivered with, or you currently have the silver,
white/blue or orange software dongle, DO NOT LOSE IT!
The Vision software will NOT run without the dongle plugged into the computer.

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1.5 General Electrical and Facility Requirements
Machine Model
Requirements
Vision 1612, 1624, 2424 or 2448
One 110 VAC 15 Amp
OR One 220 VAC 10 Amp Single Phase
Optional Equipment
Engraving Chip Removal System
Required in addition to the machine power above:
One 110 VAC 15 Amp OR One 220 VAC 10 Amp
Optional Equipment Requiring
Compressed Air Supply
UNIST Misting System
NSK 50,000 RPM Spindle
Required in addition to the machine power above:
Clean Dry Compressed Air Supply 60 - 90 PSI
One 110 VAC 15 Amp OR One 220 VAC 10 Amp Single
Phase AND Clean Dry Compressed Air Supply 1 SCFM
@ 40 PSI
NOTE: In addition to the above requirements, a standard outlet is required for the computer.

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2.1 Locating the Engraver
1. Locate all equipment indoors on a flat surface and on a solid foundation.
2. Temperature must remain between 40°F and 85°F.
3. Do not expose machine to direct sunlight, rain, vibration, dampness, or explosive environments.
4. Machine dimensions:
1612 - 33” x 23” x 19”, shipping weight = 300 lbs.
1624 - 33” x 35” x 19”, shipping weight = 320 lbs.
2424 - 42” x 33” x 20”, shipping weight = 371 lbs.
2448 - 66” x 33” x 20”, shipping weight = 520 lbs.
NOTE: If you use our freight company, the equipment will be placed on the ground and a
pallet jack or other device is necessary to move the crate into your facility.
5. The sides of the crate unscrew, but it will take four people to remove the engraver from the
shipping crate.
6. A distance of at least 36" is recommended around all sides of the machine to ensure easy
operating, material handling, cleaning, maintenance and safety.
7. Typically, the engraver is oriented as shown in the layout diagrams.
8. Cutters and sample materials must be available before the scheduled installation/machine
orientation date.
9. If a chip extraction unit has not been purchased from Vision, it is highly recommended that one is
available for the installation/machine orientation.
10. If you ordered the NSK High Frequency Spindle, a clean air source is required. The air requirement
is 1 CFM @ 40 psi.

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2.2 Installation Layout Diagrams
2.2.1 1612 and 1624 Engraver Layout Diagram

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2.2.2 2424 and 2448 Engraver Layout Diagram

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2.3 Table Descriptions
16 Series Engraver Descriptions
(Refer to the diagrams on the following page)
1. Table Base Plate. This is the large flat plate upon which everything else is mounted.
All mechanical alignments are referenced to this plate, so the space upon which you place the engraving
table must be a reasonably level surface.
2. Y-Axis Linear Rails. Mounted on the table base plate are stainless steel rails with sealed bearings,
which allow the motion of the T-slot table in the Y-axis direction.
3. T-Slot Table. Also referred to as the work surface, this aluminum bed supported by the linear rails
allows placement of the engraving material or special clamps and fixtures. The slots in this table are
shaped with an upside-down T, with the bottom of the T being a single-line slot across the top of the
table. The slots are used to hold various accessory holders, clamps, and jigs. All t-slot accessories are
available on at www.visionengravers.com
4. Y-Axis Lead Screw. This is a threaded rod located underneath the T-slot table. Combined with the
stepper motor, the lead screw is rotated and causes the T-slot table to move along the rails in the Y-axis
direction. There is also a second lead screw called the X-axis lead screw. The X-axis lead screw is
contained within the gantry, and can be accessed by removing the black sheet metal gantry cover. The
X-axis lead screw is responsible for X-axis motion of the carriage assembly, moving it left and right
across the gantry.
5. Gantry Assembly. The gantry or “bridge” is a large, rectangular bar suspended across the width of the
table in the X-axis. The carriage assembly is supported and rides on the gantry in the X-axis.
6. Carriage Assembly. The carriage assembly houses the engraving spindle, Z-Axis mechanism and
engraving motor. The carriage moves along the gantry assembly on a set of sealed bearing. The carriage
assembly holds the engraving spindle; it raises and lowers the spindle during the engraving process
using a lead screw and stepper motor.
7. 25 Pin Connector. This connection port is used to connect the table to the system controller. The
connector is located near the rear of the table and on top of the base plate.
8. Y-Axis Stepper Motor. Drives the T-Slot table in the Y-Axis.
9. X-Axis Stepper Motor. Drives the carriage in the X-Axis. Located under the protective cover.
10. Edge Guides. Used as a back and side stop for locating material and clamps during set-up.
11. Engraving Motor. The engraving motor or “spindle motor”, is the large black motor on the top of the
carriage assembly. The engraving motor drives a belt and pulley system, which turns the engraving cutter
during the engraving process.
12. Spindle Cable. Connects to the system controller and provides power to the engraving motor.

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13. Quick Lock Vise. A “cam” type locking device that allows quick change of parts for engraving.

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16 and 24 Series Engravers Carriage Descriptions
(Refer to the diagram below)
1. Z-Axis Stepper Motor. The small motor under the carriage cover that provides the spindle up and
down motion of the spindle during the engraving process.
2. Spindle Assembly. The spindle mounted in its block; includes a pulley, housing, micrometer, retainer
ring, nose cone and associated hardware. The spindle assembly moves up and down along a linear
bearing, which attaches to the face of the carriage assembly.
3. Spindle Block. Houses the spindle assembly.
4. Z-Axis Leadscrew. The threaded screw which raises and lowers the spindle during the engraving
process.
5. Engraving Motor Belt. Drive belt connecting the engraving motor to the spindle pulley.
Typical 16 and 24 Series Carriage Diagram

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24 Series Engraver Descriptions
(Refer to the Diagrams on the following page)
1. Table Base Plate. This is the large flat plate upon which everything else is mounted. All mechanical
alignments are referenced to this plate, so the space upon which you place the engraving table must be
a reasonably level surface.
Always carry the table by the base plate only. An optional t-slot table may be installed on the table base
plate.
2. X-Axis Linear Rails. Mounted under the table base plate are steel rails with sealed bearings, which
allow the motion of the gantry in the X-axis direction.
3. X-Axis Leadscrews. This are the threaded rods located underneath the table baseplate. Combined
with the stepper motors, the leadscrews are rotated and cause the gantry to move along the rails in the
X-axis direction. There is also a second leadscrew in the Y-axis of the machine. The Y-axis leadscrew is
contained within the gantry and can be accessed by removing the black sheet metal gantry cover. The Y-
axis leadscrew is responsible for motion of the carriage assembly, moving it back and forth across the
gantry.
4. Gantry Assembly. The gantry or “bridge” is a large, rectangular bar suspended across the width of the
table. It travels down the table along the X-axis.
5. Carriage Assembly. The carriage assembly houses the engraving spindle, the Z-axis mechanism and
the engraving motor. The carriage moves along the gantry assembly on a set of sealed bearings in the Y-
axis. The carriage assembly raises and lowers the engraving spindle during the engraving process using
the Z-Axis leadscrew and stepper motor.
6. 25 Pin Connector. This connector port is used to connect the table to the system controller.
7. Y-Axis Stepper Motor. Drives the carriage in the Y-Axis.
8. X-Axis Stepper Motors. Drives the gantry in the X-Axis.
9. Edge Guides. Used as a back and side stop for accurately locating material and clamps during set-
up.
10. Engraving Motor. Drives the spindle for rotary engraving.
11. Serial Connector. This connector port is used to connect the table to the controller.
12. DACS USB Connector. This optional connector is used to connect the DACS Camera System to
your computer.
13. Spindle Cable. This cable connects to the system controller and provides power to the engraving
motor.

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Typical 24 Series Engraver Diagrams