Vulcan-Hart FC-500VC User manual

USER’S MANUAL
FC-500VC
FC-700VC
Preface
Thank you for choosing a VULCAN FC-500VC. To ensure high cutting quality and
optimal productivity, please read this User’s Manual thoroughly prior to use.

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Table of Contents
NOTICE ....................................................................................................................... 4
Manual ................................................................................................................................ 4
Cutter .................................................................................................................................. 4
Warning labels ................................................................................................................... 5
Safety precautions .................................................................................................... 6
After Turning on the Cutting Plotter ........................................................................ 9
Definitions .................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Product Summary ................................................................................ 10
1.1 Machine Specifications ............................................................................................. 10
1.2 Scope of delivery ....................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Product overview ....................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Control Panel ............................................................................................................. 15
Screen (LCD) ............................................................................................................................... 15
Control key ................................................................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2: Installation Equipment ......................................................................... 17
Installation Equipment ................................................................................................................. 17
2.1 Stand and Cutter installation .................................................................................... 17
2.2 Air pump installation ................................................................................................. 19
2.3 Use of tools ................................................................................................................ 21
Blade Holder ................................................................................................................................ 21
Pen holder ................................................................................................................................... 22
Creasing tool ................................................................................................................................ 23
2.4 Attaching a tool ......................................................................................................... 24
2.5 Connecting to the Computer .................................................................................... 25
Connection via USB interface ...................................................................................................... 26
Connection via Network (LAN) interface ...................................................................................... 26
Connection of power cable .......................................................................................................... 26
Connection of Air pump cable ...................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3: Operation .............................................................................................. 27
3.1 Loading the Media ..................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Move the Tool Carriage ............................................................................................. 28
Move in Steps Manually ............................................................................................................... 29
Setting of Step Movement speed ................................................................................................. 29
Move back the Tool Carriage ....................................................................................................... 30
3.3 Setting the Origin Point .......................................................................................................... 31
3.4 Cutting Tests .............................................................................................................. 32
Test Speed and Force ................................................................................................................. 32
Test fit .......................................................................................................................................... 33
3.7 Stop Cutting ............................................................................................................... 34
Normal Stop ................................................................................................................................. 34
Emergency Stop .......................................................................................................................... 34
3.6 Recut function ........................................................................................................... 35

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3.7 Offline cutting from USB thumb drive ..................................................................... 37
3.8 Settings ...................................................................................................................... 38
Calibrate cutter size ..................................................................................................................... 38
Offset Setting ............................................................................................................................... 38
Operating Mode ........................................................................................................................... 39
System Information ...................................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..................................................... 40
4.1 Error information on LCD display ............................................................................ 40
4.2 Daily maintenance ..................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Exploded drawing ...................................................................................................... 42

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NOTICE
Manual
• No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,
without the prior written permission of VULCAN Corporation and
Nepata Digital GmbH.
• The product specifications and other information in this manual
are subject to change without priornotice.
• While every effort has been made to provide complete and
accurate information, please contact your sales representative
or nearest VULCAN vendor if you find any unclear or erroneous
information or wish to make other comments or suggestions.
• Not with standing the stipulations in the preceding paragraph,
VULCAN Corporation assumes no liability for damages resulting
from either the use of the information contained herein or the
use of the product.
• The master version of this manual is always the English version.
Any other language version is provided as a service but does
not claim to be correct
Cutter
All external data interface cables and connectors must be properly
shielded and grounded.
Proper cables and connectors are available from vulcan’s
authorized dealers or manufacturers of computers or peripherals.
Vulcan is not responsible for any interference caused by using
cables and connectors other than those recommended or by
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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Warning labels
The following Warning Label is located on this cutting plotter.
Please observe all the warnings on the label
Warning: Electricity
Taking care to avoid coming into contact with electricity
Warning; Sharp element
Taking care to avoid injury from sharp elements (e.g. needles,
blades)
Warning; Crushing of hands
Take care to avoid injury to hands when in the vicinity of equipment
with closing mechanical parts

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Safety precautions
Before you start operating the machine, please read this manual
carefully and make sure you observe all safety precautions. The
machine must only be operated by qualified adult persons.
WARNING
In order to avoid human injury:
• During operation do not touch any moving parts like the cutting
head, crossbeam or cutter holder
• Make sure no hair is near the machine while it is in operation
• When inserting media, make sure hands and hair are not in the
vicinity of possibly moving parts as the machine may start
moving when it receives data from the computer
• When changing tools, always make sure the machine is fully
switched off to avoid injury
• When changing the blade, please note that blades are
extremely sharp and can injure fingers.
• When the emergency stop button is pressed, make sure the
emergency situation is fully resolved before releasing the button
and that the machine is turned off with the regular power
switch.
• Be aware that the machine is strong enough to cause injury to
hands and other body parts that are in the working area while
the machine is in operation
• The machine is supplied with rolls that can be adjusted to
become stable feet. Never place the machine on an uneven
surface and always ensure that the rolls are fixed and set to foot
mode before switching on the machine
• Use ear covers to protect ears from the vacuum pump noise

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• When cutting harder material, protect your eyes with eye
protection from small particles that may fly around.
• When cutting material that produces dust, always wear a
protective mask
• Only operate the machine, when no children are present.
• In order to avoid electrical shock
• Make sure the machine is always grounded and uses a 3-pin
outlet. This applies also to the vacuum pump
• Never use a different power supply than the power supply listed
on the machine
• Never open the machine on your own. Always contact the
manufacturer first and only open parts of the machine when fully
disconnected from power and when advised to do so by
technical support
• If the machine shows signs of smoke, fumes, burning smell etc.
disconnect it from power immediately
• Make sure the machine is kept away from water, e.g. rain, snow
or liquids being spilled over the machine. If the machine is
exposed to water, disconnect it from power immediately and
contact Vulcan technical support. Do not use the machine
anymore
• Make sure no metal parts can enter the machine
• If the power cable shows signs of damage, do not use it
anymore and have it replaced by a new power cable

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CAUTION
In order to avoid damage to the machine or the area around the
machine
• Make sure the machine is only used in the indicated operating
conditions with regards to temperature and humidity
• Do not use the machine in direct sunlight
• Do not use the machine in a very humid environment
• Do not use the machine in an area where it is exposed to dust.
• Never put a liquid container on the machine, even when not in
operation
• Never apply lubricants to any part of the machine without prior
consultation with the Vulcan technical support
• keep clear of the machine with a distance of 100cm on each
side to the next object
• Do not move the cutting or crossbeam head manually
• Ensure before operation that you always do a test cut
• If you hear any unexpected sounds from the machine, switch it
off immediately and contact Vulcan technical support.
• Do not use the machine in an area with strong vibrations

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After Turning on the Cutting Plotter
During operations, immediately after completion of operations, and
when setting the cutting plotter functions, the carriage, Y bar,will
move to the origin position, and other parts which are not fixed, may
move suddenly. Do not let your hands, hair, or clothing get too
close to the moving parts or within their range of movement. Do not
place any foreign objects in or near these areas either. If your
hands, hair, clothing, or the like get caught in, or wrapped around
moving parts, you may be injured and the machine may be
damaged.
Definitions
• In this instruction manual, the word “cutter” refers to operating the
machine and using either the plotting pen or the cutter plunger to
cut.
• In this instruction manual, the word “media” refers to paper, roll
media, sheet media, or marking film.

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Chapter 1: Product Summary
1.1 Machine Specifications
Item
FC-500VC
Configuration
Digital servo system, Flatbed
Media hold-down method
Vacuum suction
Maximum cutting speed
700 mm/s (10 to 700 mm/s )
Cutting pressure
Tool 1: Max. 5.88 N (600 gf) Tool 2: Max. 5.88 N (600
gf)
Minimum character size
Approx. 5 mm square (varies with character font and
media)
Repeatability
Max 0.1mm
Standard interfaces
USB2.0 (Full Speed) / U-Flash / Ethernet
Machincial Resolution
0.005 mm (5μm)
Programmable Resolution
HP-GL: 0.025 mm
Memory
32MB
Command sets
HP-GL
Number of tools
2 tools
Tool types
Cutter blade / Pen / Creasing tool
Operating screen
4.3-inch touch LCD
Power supply
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (Auto switching)
Power consumption
Max. 150W of machine, Max.400W of pump
Operating environment
Temperature: 10 to 35 degree C , Humidity: 35 to 75%
RH (non-condensing)
Guaranteed accuracy
environment
Temperature: 16 to 32 degree C,
Humidity: 35% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
External Dimensions(mm)
(W × D × H)
1100x1150x625mm
Weight
Machina+stand:N/W:68KG G/W:89KG Air
pump+shell:N/W:23KG G/W:26KG
Compatible OS
Windows and Mac

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1.2 Scope of delivery
parts
for flatbed cutting plotter
1x Power Cable
1x USB cable
1x Ethernet cable
1x blade holder
1x pen calibration tool
1x creasing tool,
1x creasing head
1x 30° blade
1x 60° blade
5 x pen
1x creasing mat
parts for vacuum pump
1x transfer tube
1x relief valve
1x silencer
1x transfer
hose

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Parts for stand
1x left stand 1x right
stand
2x beams
Beam cover
12xM6 hex screws
4x M4 philips screws
1x hex kex
1x Philips screwdriver

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1.3 Product overview
Cha
pter 1: Product Summary
1.3
1. Tool carriage
Part to drive the cutter/pen
2.!Y Bar
Holds the tool carriage; moves left/right
3.Writing panel
Cutting/Plotting/Creasing work is
performed on the panel
4. Storage box
Placing tools such as knives, holders,
pen holders, etc.
5. Control panel
Used to access various cutting plotter
functions.
6. Emergency stop switch
In an emergency, the power can be cut
quickly.
7. AC line inlet
Inlet where the power cable is
connected.
8. Power switch
Used to turn the cutting plotter on and
off.

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9. Network (LAN) interface connector
The connector used when connecting
this cutting plotter with the network
(LAN)interface cable
10. U Disk port
The port that is used only for the USB
memory
11. USB interface connector
Used to connect the cutting plotter to
the computer with a USB interface
cable.
12 Air pump port
Port that connects the air pump to the
machine.
13. Stand
Stand for supporting the machine.
14.Silencer
Reduce the noise of the air pump.
15. Vacuum pump
Hold the media by a vacuum
16. Regulation module.
Adjust the strength of the wind and the
internal pressure of the pump
17. Universal wheel
Move or fix the machine position.

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1.4 Control Panel
Screen (LCD)
1. Acceleration display
Arrow key speeds for carriage
control, Fast (x10) / Slow (x1
2. Carriage coordinates
The coordinates of carriage on
the table
3. Arrow keys
To move carriage to different
positions.
4. Speed
Carriage moving speeds
(tool1/tool2) during working.
5. Force
Carriage down forces
(tool1/tool2) during working
6.Cancel
Cancel the job after the work is
paused.
Control key
Setting
Machine calibration and system
information
Speed/Force
To set speed/force of tool1/tool2

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Vacuum
To toggle of vacuum suction,
ON – fast/stable hold
OFF – easy replacement of next
item
Test cut
To cut one square and one
triangle for testing force of
tool1/tool2.
Pause
To pause the cutting job when
we find anything wrong.
Files
To choose file from USB-disk
(PLT-files saved on USB-disk
can be used for direct output).
Recut
To repeat last job.
Move to origin
Return to origin by pressing the
single key.
Origin
To set work origin.

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Chapter 2: Installation Equipment
Installation Equipment
2.1 Stand and Cutter installation
1. Install beams to stand legs with the supplied hex screws
2. Install beam cover onto beams and tighten with the 4 provided
Philips screws

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3.Put machine on floor stand and tighten with 4 hex screws
4. Please check labels on machine and stand, to ensure correct
direction and positon.The feet of the machine are moveable. As
shown,turn left and the wheels will be lifted,the feet are fixed. Turn
right, the feet are lifted, and the wheels can move.

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2.2 Air pump installation
The thread of the silencer is very sharp. Wear gloves when
installing to prevent injury.
1. Connect “Transfer tube” into “Air pump” and tighten it.
2. Connect “Relief valve” into “Transfer tube (on the top)” and
tighten it; connect “Silencer” into “ Air pump” and tighten it.
3. Connect “Transfer hose” into “Transfer tube(on the right) and
tighten it; connect “Transfer hose” to machine and tighten it.

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3. The transfer hose need to be passed through beam cover.