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

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and turn the handwheel knob by a certain degree to make the target
axis move in the target direction.
Stepping: Select 0.01, 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, 5, or 10 (the unit is mm), or
enter a value in the blank field. Click and release an axis button to
make the target axis move in the target position by the set step.
Note: Please do not set the step to a value that's too large to avoid
damage due to misoperation, and do not click an axis button too
frequently in short time.
oCommon function: Going to the fixed point
oCommon ports: Spindle, Cool, Vacuum, Lube, etc. The common ports can
be modified in NcConfig.
Homing
oTick Execute homing when software starts to make the axes go to the
mechanical origin upon software start.
oYou can also check and clear the homing average values in this area.
1.3.3.8 Operation Button Bar
You can use the following functions with buttons in the operation button bar:
In Auto and Manual modes:
Loading and unloading of programs
Axis clearing
MDI, selective machining, going to the workpiece origin, and simulation
Using the handwheel to control machining movement
Starting, pausing, or stopping machining; resuming machining from the interrupted
point
In Homing mode:
Making the axes go to the mechanical origin
Starting, pausing, or stopping machining; resuming machining from the interrupted
point

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2 Wiring
This section gives you a brief introduction of the signal types supported by the NcStudio
Phoenix Three-axis Engraving System and the port definition.
2.1 Hardware
This section gives introduction of the following hardware:
NC60A
Lambda controller
EX31A
2.1.1 NC60A
Definitions of the NC60A ports are shown below:
1. USB 2.0 port: For USB data transmission
2. Network port: For network connection
3. 24V DC power supply port: For connection to a 24V DC power supply
4. LED indicator: Shows the current system status
oON: The system is powered on
oOFF: The system is not powered on
5. Lambda controller port: Phoenix bus RS485 port. For connection to the Lambda
controller.
6. Operation panel port: Phoenix bus RS485 port. For connection to the operation
panel.
7. VGA display port: For connection to the display
2.1.2 Lambda Controller
Use different Lambda controllers based on the type of the control system:
Lambda 21B: Applicable to bus control systems
Lambda 21A: Applicable to non-bus control systems

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Definitions for Lambda 21B and Lambda 21A ports are basically the same; therefore, the
following content introduces port definitions for the Lambda 21B controller as an example.
Multiple EX31A extension terminal boards can be connected to the Lambda 21B controller
to meet your needs.
The port definitions are shown below:
2.1.3 EX31A
Select extension terminal boards based on your needs.
EX31A: Supports 10-channel input and 10-channel output

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EX35A: Supports 32-channel output
EX36A: Supports 32-channel input
Port definitions of the Lambda 21B connected to two EX35A terminal boards and one
EX36A terminal board are shown below as an example:

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2.2 Operation Panel Ports
Descriptions of the operation panel ports are shown below:
+5V: Provides power supply for the operation panel.
Tx_N: Sends differential signal.
NC: Needs no wire connection.
Rx_P: Receives differential signal.
GND: Connects to the ground.
Tx_P: Sends differential signal.
Rx_N: Receives differential signal.
2.3 Signal Type
The following signal types are supported:
Switch Value Input Signal
Relay Output Signal

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Analog Output Signal
Command Pulse Signal
2.3.1 Switch Value Input Signal
The switch value input signal supports active high and active low:
Connecting to the COM port in NO mode means to receive signal.
Disconnecting with the COM port in NC mode means to receive signal.
The figure is as follows:
The input port supports active high and active low:
When the common terminal board S of the Lambda controller is connected to the
COM port, inputs are active in high voltage.
When the common terminal board S of the Lambda controller is connected to the
+24V port, inputs are active in low voltage.
2.3.2 Relay Output Signal
The Lambda controller outputs relay signals.
The load capacity of relay output contact points is AC 7A/250V or DC 7A/30V. If high
power load is needed, a contactor should be connected as follows:
The figure is as follows:
2.3.3 Relay Output Signal
The AVC port, externally connected to the inverter's analog voltage frequency command
input port, can output controllable voltage from 0V to 10V. By changing the voltage, it
controls the inverter frequency and in turn the spindle speed.

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The figure is as follows:
2.3.4 Command Pulse Signal
Pulse commands that control the controller's motion consist of pulse + direction, negative
logic, as shown below. The maximum pulse frequency is 1MHz.

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3 Machine Debugging
3.1 Overview
This section gives you a brief introduction of the basic debugging process for the
NcStudio Phoenix Three-axis Engraving System.
The debugging process is shown below:
If the manufacturer's password is required during debugging, contact the manufacturer.
3.2 Install the Software
Before installing the software:
Ensure that the machine can be powered on normally.
The USB flash drive storing the installation package is connected to the USB port of
the NC65C host.
Follow the steps below to install the software:
1. Double-click the installation package. The installation wizard window is displayed.
2. Select the installation language. Go to OK > Next.
3. After all settings are finished, click Finish.
3.3 Modify I/O Port Polarity
After the software is started, modify the polarity of the I/O ports based on the type of the
detection and position limit switches:
Set the polarity of normally closed switches to NC.
Set the polarity of normally open switches to NO.

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The relationship between the signal status and the port symbols is shown below:
Input port: no signal is detected; signal is detected
Output port: no signal is detected; signal is detected
Follow the steps below to modify the I/O port polarity:
1. Click the Port tab in the function window:
2. Click the target port and click Convert Polarity to reverse the current polarity.
3. The following functions are also supported:
oTo test port signal output: Click Test On/Test Off. When the port symbol
becomes or , the port is under test.
oTo cancel testing of the selected port: Click Cancel Test.
oTo cancel testing of all ports: Click Cancel All.
oTo set sampling interval, click Filter and drag the Interval slider. The system
will rule out signals whose duration is smaller than the interval.
3.4 Set Debugging Parameters
Debugging parameters need to be set for bus control systems to prevent machine motion
from causing unintentional damage.
Follow the steps below to set the debugging parameters:
1. In the menu bar, go to System > Global Parameters.