WEIHONG Ncstudio Phoenix User manual

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Manufacturer's Manual of Ncstudio Phoenix
Wood Three-Axis Engraving System
Version: 2021.12.01 1st Version
Author: Product Testing Department
Weihong Corporation All Rights Reserved
Contents
1 System Introduction..........................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................1
1.2 Hardware Connection Diagram..................................................................................1
1.3 Software Interface......................................................................................................2
1.3.1 NcConfig..............................................................................................................2
1.3.2 NcTune................................................................................................................3
1.3.3 NcStudio..............................................................................................................4
2 Wiring................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Hardware....................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 NC60A.................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Lambda Controller...............................................................................................9
2.1.3 EX31A ...............................................................................................................10
2.2 Operation Panel Ports..............................................................................................13
2.3 Signal Type..............................................................................................................13
2.3.1 Switch Value Input Signal..................................................................................14
2.3.2 Relay Output Signal...........................................................................................14
2.3.3 Relay Output Signal...........................................................................................14
2.3.4 Command Pulse Signal .....................................................................................15
3 Machine Debugging........................................................................................................16
3.1 Overview..................................................................................................................16
3.2 Install the Software...................................................................................................16
3.3 Modify I/O Port Polarity ............................................................................................16
3.4 Set Debugging Parameters......................................................................................17
3.5 Check Axis Direction................................................................................................18
3.6 Go to Mechanical Origin or Set Datum.....................................................................19
3.6.1 Making Axes Go to Mechanical Origin...............................................................19
3.6.2 Setting Datum....................................................................................................21
3.7 Set Workpiece Origin ...............................................................................................21
3.7.1 Clearing.............................................................................................................21
3.7.2 Centering...........................................................................................................22
3.7.3 Setting Workpiece Offset and Public Offset.......................................................23
3.7.4 Tool Calibration..................................................................................................23
3.7.5 Setting Tool Compensation Parameters............................................................26
4 Quick Start......................................................................................................................27
4.1 Overview..................................................................................................................27
4.2 Loading a Machining File .........................................................................................27
4.3 Running Simulation..................................................................................................27

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4.4 Starting Machining....................................................................................................28
5 Program-related Functions .............................................................................................29
5.1 Program Management..............................................................................................29
5.1.1 Loading a Program............................................................................................29
5.1.2 Unloading a Program.........................................................................................29
5.1.3 Creating, Editing, Deleting and Renaming a Program.......................................29
5.2 Machining Wizard.....................................................................................................29
5.3 Single Block Machining............................................................................................30
5.4 Selective Machining .................................................................................................30
5.5 ENG Tool and Line Selection...................................................................................31
5.6 Advanced Machining................................................................................................33
5.6.1 Array..................................................................................................................33
5.6.2 Rotation and Mirroring.......................................................................................34
5.7 Machining Cycle.......................................................................................................35
6 Check Machining Information and Statistics...................................................................37
7 System Settings..............................................................................................................39
7.1 Viewing and Setting Parameters..............................................................................39
7.1.1 Global Parameters.............................................................................................39
7.1.2 Drive Parameters...............................................................................................39
7.1.3 Tool Compensation Parameters........................................................................40
7.2 Adding Common Parameters...................................................................................41
7.3 Changing Password.................................................................................................42
7.4 Switching System Language....................................................................................43
7.5 Data Backup.............................................................................................................43
7.6 Remote Assistance ..................................................................................................43
7.7 Using NcGateway.....................................................................................................43
7.8 M Codes...................................................................................................................43
7.9 Software Registration...............................................................................................44
8 NcConfig.........................................................................................................................45
8.1 Opening NcConfig....................................................................................................45
8.2 Configuring Device...................................................................................................45
8.3 Configuring Machine Parts.......................................................................................46
8.3.1 Configure M Codes............................................................................................46
8.3.2 Configure Function Buttons ...............................................................................47
8.3.3 Configure the Tool Magazine.............................................................................48
8.3.4 Configuring Saws...............................................................................................48
8.3.5 Configure Dual Drive .........................................................................................49
8.3.6 Configure Dual Work Stations............................................................................49
8.3.7 Configure Press Wheel......................................................................................49
8.3.8 Configure Clamps..............................................................................................50
8.3.9 Configure the Handwheel ..................................................................................50
8.4 Set Port Mapping......................................................................................................50
8.5 Set Port Protection...................................................................................................51
8.6 Creating Multi-configuration Installation Package.....................................................52
9 NcTune...........................................................................................................................53
10 Other Functions ............................................................................................................54
10.1 Generating Installation Package.............................................................................54
10.2 Using Handwheel...................................................................................................55
10.3 Dual-Y Origin Detection..........................................................................................55
10.4 Jiggle......................................................................................................................55

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10.5 Dual-Y Axis Jiggle..................................................................................................56
10.6 Calibration..............................................................................................................57
10.7 Going to Workpiece Origin .....................................................................................57
10.8 Going to Fixed Point...............................................................................................58
10.9 MDI.........................................................................................................................58
10.10 Clearing Drive Alarms ..........................................................................................58
10.11 Reconnecting to the Controller.............................................................................58
10.12 Switching between Multi-Z Modes........................................................................59
Legal Notices.....................................................................................................................60
Requirements of Use......................................................................................................60
Intellectual Property Rights Notice .................................................................................60
Termination....................................................................................................................61

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1 System Introduction
1.1 Overview
This section gives you a brief introduction of the hardware and software of the NcStudio
Phoenix Three-axis Engraving System.
Hardware
Industrial computer: NC60A, NC65C, NC68A, etc.
Lambda controller
oLambda 21B: Applicable to bus control systems
oLambda 21A: Applicable to non-bus control systems
oLambda 20A and so on
EX series terminal board: EX31A
For the hardware connection diagram, see section 1.2 Hardware Connection Diagram.
Software
For introduction of the NcStudio Phoenix Three-axis Engraving System software
interface, see section 1.3 Software Interface.
1.2 Hardware Connection Diagram
Hardware connection method varies based on the control system type. Example of a non-
bus control system and a bus control system using NC60A are shown below.
Non-bus control system
Bus control system

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1.3 Software Interface
This section gives you a brief introduction of the software interface of the NcStudio
Phoenix Three-axis Engraving System.
1.3.1 NcConfig
The homepage of NcConfig is shown below:

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1. Menu bar
2. Function area
3. Project configuration area
1.3.1.1 Function Area
Target functions are selected in the project configuration area and debugged in the
function area.
1.3.1.2 Project Configuration Area
Click the Project or Configuration tab in the project configuration area's lower part to use
different functions (If the Project tab is not displayed in this area, go to View > Project in
the menu bar).
Functions on the Configuration page:
Topology configuration
Machine parts
Port mapping
Port protection
1.3.2 NcTune
The homepage of NcTune is shown below:

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1. Menu bar
2. Status bar
3. Welcome page
1.3.3 NcStudio
The homepage of NcStudio is shown below:

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1. Menu bar
2. Status bar
3. Axis coordinate area
4. Override setting area
5. Machining information area
6. Function window
7. Operation mode area
8. Operation button bar
1.3.3.1 Menu Bar
You can access the following functions in the menu bar:
File: Open and Load, Load History File, Unload, Generate Installation Package,
Multi-Config Pack Up, Restart software, Close System, Restart System, Show
Desktop, and Exit
Program: Machining Wizard, Machining Information, and Machining Statistics
Machine: Single Block Execution, HW Guide, Current Point as Work Zero, Cycle
Start, Cycle Pause, Cycle Stop, Simulate, Resume, Jiggle, Homing, To Work Zero,
To Fixed Point, Centering, MDI, Datum Setting, Adjustment, Datum Cancel, Double
Y Jiggle, Double Y Origin Detection, Clear Servo Alarm, Reconnect Drive, and
Reconnect Controller
Advanced: Selective Machining, ENG choose tool and row, AdvAuto, Cycle Setting,
Timed Stop, and Nearby Resume
System: Log, Global Parameters, Driver Parameters, Tool Compensation
Parameters, Tool Offset, Change Password, Language, Multi-Z Mode Switching,

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Data Backup, NcTune, Remote Assistance, NcCloud, M Instruction Table, and
About
1.3.3.2 Status Bar
You can access the following functions in the status bar:
System modes: Auto, Manual, and Homing
System status: Idle, running, paused, or emergency stop.
Information/alarms: Current information and alarms
Double-click the blank area to open the Log dialog box to view system alarms,
errors and information.
1.3.3.3 Axis Coordinate Area
The axis coordinate area is shown below:
It shows the name of the current workpiece coordinate system, and the mechanical and
workpiece coordinates of the axes.
After an axis has gone to the machine origin, the icon will be displayed before the axis
in this area.
1.3.3.4 Override Setting Area
The override setting area is shown below:
In this area, you can set the spindle rotational speed, feed rate and G00 speed
parameters by entering values in the corresponding field.
You can adjust the spindle rotational speed, feed rate and G00 override/multiplier
by dragging the corresponding slider.
Actual spindle rotational speed = Spindle rotational speed multiplier * Spindle rotational speed setting
Actual machining speed = Feed rate multiplier * Feed rate setting
Actual G00 speed = G00 multiplier * G00 setting
1.3.3.5 Machining Information Area
The machining information area is shown below:

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It shows the current machining progress, current program line number, machining duration
and current tool number.
1.3.3.6 Function Window
Click the following tabs in the function window to access different functions:
Track: Displays the machining or dry running track.
Offset: Setting of the workpiece offset and public offset, Z-axis lowing and lifting
Calibration: Setting of the tool sensor position and tool calibration method (Auto
Measure, Z Mobile Cali, Z Manual Set)
Program Management: Loading, editing, deleting, renaming and creating
programs
Common: Viewing and setting of common parameters
Log: Viewing of information, alarm, and error logs.
Port: Viewing of port status and polarity, testing of ports, modification of port
polarity, and setting of the filter
1.3.3.7 Operation Mode Area
The system supports the following operation modes:
Auto
oThe loaded program is displayed in this mode.
oCommon function: Going to the fixed point
oCommon ports: Spindle, Cool, Vacuum, and Lube. The common ports can
be modified in NcConfig.
Manual
oAxis buttons: control of the axis movement in each direction
Jog
Click and hold an axis button to make the target axis move in
the target direction continuously at the relatively lower speed.
Click and hold multiple axis buttons at the same time to make
the target axes move in the target directions continuously at the
relatively lower speed.
Mainly used to move the X axis and Y axis at the same time.
Click and hold an axis button and the Rapid button at the same
time to make the target axis move in the target direction
continuously at the relatively higher speed.
Click and hold multiple axis buttons and the Rapid button at the
same time to make the target axes move in the target
directions continuously at the relatively higher speed.
HW: In this mode, you use the handwheel to control the machine
movement. Select the axis direction and multiplier on the handwheel