Vision Express S5 User manual

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Vision Express Engraver S5
Installation Guide
Revised: 11/5/2018Part number 12-1084-01

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Table of Contents
Part I Introduction 4
................................................................................................................................... 51 Computer Requirements
................................................................................................................................... 62 General Electrical and Facility Requirements
................................................................................................................................... 63 Vision ExpressEngraver Installation Layout
Part II Vision Software Installation 7
Part III Machine Setup 18
................................................................................................................................... 201 Direct Connection to Computer
................................................................................................................................... 262 Network Connection

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1 Introduction
This guide contains information to prepare the new owner of a Vision Express for the proper installation of
their machine. It is the customer's responsibility to read through this guide and make sure the work area,
electrical and computer requirements are met. If for any reason, there are questions about these
requirements, please call your Vision representative as soon as possible.
In the following sections, the complete machine and Vision software installation will be outlined.
Please call your distributor or the service department at Vision for assistance if you have any questions
with this procedure.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE USER GUIDE FOR YOUR MACHINE
INSTALLED WITH THE VISION SOFTWARE. USER GUIDES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
http://www.visionengravers.com/support/vision-engraver-manuals.html
Important Note:
The Vision software is available in two versions; one with a dongle, and one
that is "dongle-less" and is loaded on to a USB Memory stick. If your machine
was delivered with, or you currently have the 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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1.1 Computer Requirements
Minimum System
Requirements:
CPU:
Dual Core (2.0GHz or higher)
Hard Drive:
750 GB free space
RAM:
1GB + OS Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
Windows 8 (32/64 bit)
Windows 7 SP.1 (32/64 bit) ***Requires Service Pack 1
Ports:
USB port for security dongle
Local or network Ethernet port to connect machine
Suggested System
Requirements
CPU:
Core i3 (or faster)
Hard Drive:
1 TB (or more)
RAM::
4GB + OS Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
Windows 8 (32/64 bit)
Windows 7 SP.1 (32/64 bit) ***Requires Service Pack 1
Ports
USB port for security dongle
Local or network Ethernet port to connect machine

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1.2 General Electrical and Facility Requirements
Machine Model
Requirements
Express
One 110 VAC 15 Amp or One
220 VAC 10 Amp Single Phase
Optional Equipment
Engraving Vacuum Chip Removal System
One 110 VAC 15 Amp
NOTE: In addition to the above requirements, a standard outlet is required for the
computer.
1.3 Vision Express Engraver Installation Layout
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2 Vision Software Installation
Insert the Vision USB dongle into the USB port on the computer. Navigate to the Devices and Drives
area on your PC. Double click on the Vision icon to open the files on the USB dongle.
Select the Start or Start.exe file to begin.
Click on the Install Vision Software button.

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The Vision S5 Software Wizard will guide you through the process of installing the software. Press Next
to continue.
Press Install to continue

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Setup wizard will install the program.
Select Finish to continue the software installation.
Choose your preferred language and click ok.

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The Vision 10 Setup Screen will appear. Press Next.
After accepting the license agreement, click on the Next button.

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Select Next (or change the destination folder - not recommended).
Select Next to create the folder.

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The installation will continue.

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Select the Vision Express S5 by placing a check mark in the box to the left of Vision Express in the
Manufacturer list, then select Next. If you purchase another engraving system from Vision, it can be
added to the machine list at a later date from within the Vision software.
Select the Vision Express S5. Note – The Vision Express Vice/Center Origin S5 is used when using the
center vice accessory.

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Select Continue to install True Type fonts and Vision Engraving Fonts on your computer.

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Click yes to install all additional fonts from your C:\ Drive.
All system fonts will be installed.

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Press OK
Press on the Finish button.

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Press the Exit button .
The Vision manuals icon should now appear on your computer's desktop along with an icon for your
version of Vision 10 software.

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3 Machine Setup
On the rear of the Express, there are four connection ports. The input power, the RJ-45 Ethernet port, the
USB port and the remote vacuum chip removal system on/off port.
Connect the power supply cord to a 100 - 240 volt AC power source. Then plug the power cable into the
port on the back of the machine. Plug one side of the network cable (black network cable) to the back of
the machine and the other side to either the PC Ethernet port, a network switch box or a company
network port.
NOTE: The Ethernet crossover cable is gray and should not be needed.
If the emergency stop screen appears on the LCD when the machine is powered on, then the emergency
stop button is pressed in. Release the button twisting it until it "pops up". This will clear the emergency
stop screen.
The Express IP address configuration setup will vary depending on how it is connected to the PC.
The two options for connecting the Express to the computer are:
· Direct connection to the computer or direct connection using a network hub or switch. Both of these

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methods require the same setup.
· Connection through a company network
Follow the steps from one of the two sections below to configure the IP address depending on the
connection type above.

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3.1 Direct Connection to Computer
Direct connection to the computer or direct connection using a network hub or switch.
Once the machine is connected directly to the computer's network port or is connected directly to a
network hub or switch with the black Ethernet cable, power the machine on. The power switch for the
Express is located on the power supply box for the machine. Once the machine has initialized, the home
screen will appear on the LCD screen.
Select the Settings Screen icon.