Wizard CMC 9000z Parts list manual

Wizard™ CMC Model 9000z
Getting Started Manual
FrameShop
FrameShop™
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Getting Started Manual
Contents
Check Contents ..............................................................................................................5
Equipment Required.................................................................................................5
Where to Find More Information ...................................................................................5
Knowledge Base .......................................................................................................5
Website ......................................................................................................................5
CMC Parts..................................................................................................................6
Head Labeled.............................................................................................................6
Cartridges ..................................................................................................................6
ECU and Air Regulator .............................................................................................6
CMC Parts Labeled ...................................................................................................7
Setting up the CMC ........................................................................................................8
Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount ........................................................................8
Taking the CMC out of the Box ................................................................................8
Removing the Shipping Blocks ...............................................................................8
Check Squareness....................................................................................................9
Head Installation...........................................................................................................10
Install the Head onto the Gantry............................................................................10
Hooking up the Gantry and Air Lines ......................................................................... 11
Connecting the Board Cable.................................................................................. 11
Attaching the Air Lines........................................................................................... 11
Hook up the Computer.................................................................................................12
Hook up Computer and Peripherals......................................................................12
Connect the ECU.....................................................................................................13
Control Panel ................................................................................................................15
Red Abort Button ....................................................................................................15
Mat Clamp Pressure Knob .....................................................................................15
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Clamp Pressure Adjustment ..................................................................................15
Green Cut Button ....................................................................................................15
Turn the System On......................................................................................................15
Power up the ECU...................................................................................................15
Boot the Computer..................................................................................................16
Design the First Mat .....................................................................................................16
Edit New Mat............................................................................................................16
Go to Cut Preview to Cut the First Mat.......................................................................18
Align the Head When Motors are Disengaged...........................................................21
Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust Blade Depth ...................................................22
Design a Di󰀨erent Mat..................................................................................................22
Select a Di󰀨erent Template ....................................................................................22
Adjusting Clamps for Zero Waste...............................................................................24
Mat Clamp Pressure.....................................................................................................25
Setting the Mat Clamp Pressure............................................................................25
Adjusting the Clamp Pressure...............................................................................25
Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) Feature..........................................................25
Adjusting the Head Air Pressure for Regular or Dense Matboard .....................25
Cutting an Extra Dense Layer with the 90° Cartridge..........................................27
Changing the Blade......................................................................................................28
Using the 45º Cartridge ..........................................................................................28
Using the Pen Cartridge .........................................................................................28
Blades and Cartridges............................................................................................29
Aborting a Cut...............................................................................................................29
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................................30
Hardware Maintenance ................................................................................................31
Maintenance Schedule ...........................................................................................31
O󰀪oad Air Regulator ..............................................................................................31
Disclaimers ...................................................................................................................32
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Check Contents
Review equipment upon arrival for shipping damage. Contact Wizard if any damage is noticed. Verify that the
contents shown in the packing slip are received. Please save the packaging.
Equipment Required
The CMC Stand must be assembled rst before unpacking the Wizard™ CMC (Computerized Mat Cutter)
1/4” NPT female tting on main air line, or quick disconnect attachment
Electrical outlet
Air source - You will need an air compressor that supplies between 100psi and 120psi.
Surge protector
Table for the computer/monitor if not using the stand
Where to Find More Information
Knowledge Base
Login to the Knowledge Base with your Customer ID, which can be found on your License Screen (Options >
View License from the FrameShop main screen).
The Knowledge Bases contains a wide assortment of searchable documentation and information which can be
found at:
FrameShop Software Knowledge Base: http://info.wizardint.com/FS40.
9000z Hardware can be found on the Knowledge Base: http://info.wizardint.com/KB.
Website
Check out the Wizard website at www.wizardcutters.com for additional information.
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CMC Parts
Head Labeled
Cartridges
45° 45°+ 52° 90° Deboss
Thin
Deboss
Medium
Deboss
Wide
Pen
ECU and Air Regulator
ECU Air Regulator
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CMC Parts Labeled
A: Belt anchor
B: Magnetic Stop
C: Vertical belt tensioner (not visible)
D: Head and blade depth knob
E: Head grabber arm
F: Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) gauge
G: Variable Pressure Optimization (VPO) knob
H: Vertical clamp
I: Gantry
J: Horizontal clamp
K: Lower rail, containing drive belt
L: Mat to be cut
M: Slipsheets (1-2 sheets of 4-ply)
N: Upper rail, containing drive belt
O: Horizontal tension adjustment (lower rail)
P: Horizontal tension adjustment (upper rail)
Q: Control Panel
R: ECU Brackets (attach to back of CMC)
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Setting up the CMC
Congratulations on acquiring the Wizard™ computerized mat cutter (CMC). The following instructions will walk
you through unpacking and setting up the CMC.
Begin by clearing an area for the CMC. Refer to the Stand Instructions for the minimum amount of space needed.
Setting up the Stand or Wall Mount
*CAUTION: The stand MUST be assembled before unpacking the
CMC so it can be immediately installed in the operating position.*
Assembling the Stand Assembly
Refer to the stand assembly instructions located in the box. If the instructions or any parts are missing, call
Technical Support at [phone].
Taking the CMC out of the Box
1. With the help of a second person, place the box on a at surface, cut the strapping
tape and lift the cover of the box away. Take care to save the packaging.
2. Working together, carefully lift the CMC straight up out of the box.
3. Gently set the CMC upright resting on the foam corners.
4. Position the CMC on the stand, making sure that none of the air lines
are crimped, and that the grounding strap on the right rear side of the
board is not crimped between the board and stand arm.
5. Remove the foam corners and move the box out of the way.
6. Follow the instructions that came with the stand to secure the CMC into
place and attach the grounding strap.
7. Place the foam corners back into the box. Save packaging, foam corners
and shipping blocks (removal instructions below) for future use. See Contract
Section 1 “Shipping Charges.”
Removing the Shipping Blocks
1. Locate the four shipping blocks holding the gantry in place. There are two on
either side of the gantry on top of the upper rail.
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2. There are two shipping blocks on either side of the gantry
on the bottom rail. One is to the left side of the gantry on the
underside of the bottom rail. The other is to the right of the
gantry on the top of the bottom rail.
3. Remove the two screws holding the gantry cover in place, and set
the cover and screws aside.
4. Remove the shipping blocks by loosening
the 3/16” Allen screw from the T-Nut. Slide
the T-Nuts to the right end of the rail; a pencil
tip helps. Reattach the T-Nuts to the shipping
blocks and place them in the shipping box for
storage.
Check Squareness
Check the Drive Belt Lines
Move the gantry all the way to the left. Move the gantry slowly toward
the right until a red mark is visible on the drive belt of the upper gantry.
Conrm that the red mark lines up with the red mark on the toothed
pulley.
Without moving the gantry, look at the lower drive belt of the gantry
and make sure the red mark lines up on the lower drive belt and
the toothed pulley. If they do not, call Wizard Technical Support.
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Head Installation
Install the Head onto the Gantry
1. Remove the two 5/32” screws from the head and set aside.
2. Move the gantry to the right edge of the CMC.
3. Point the head so that the foot block faces toward the CMC and the wheels are
close to the bottom of the gantry.
4. Line up the wheels on the head to the center channels of the gantry arm and ease
the head onto the gantry.
5. Roll the head up the gantry until it lines up to the head grabber arm on the
right side of the gantry.
6. Holding the head in position so that the head lines up neatly to the head grabber arm,
replace the two 5/32” screws, making sure they go into the head grabber arm and into the
head and tighten rmly.
7. Connect the air to the head by twisting the two air ttings together, matching the colors.
8. Connect the head power plug (square connection) to the head grabber arm.
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Hooking up the Gantry and Air Lines
Connecting the Board Cable
*Carefully align the pins of the board cable before
applying pressure to plug it in. The connector is
keyed to avoid incorrect pin alignment. Forcing the
connector will result in damage.*
1. The board cable connects the gantry on the CMC to the ECU. Connect the male
end of the board cable to the back of the ECU by aligning the pins and turning the
locking ring until it seats itself and locks into place.
2. Connect the female end of the board cable to the back of the gantry in the
same manner.
3. Move the gantry to the far right of the CMC and back to the left to make sure
the board cable does not get caught on anything. If the board cable is obstructed,
this will a󰀨ect the cuts.
Attaching the Air Lines
1. Follow the air line with the blue connector from the top of the gantry. Make sure
that it is connected to the blue connector on the control panel box on the back of
the board, and that none of the air lines are crimped.
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2. Follow the air line with the red connector from the top of the gantry. Connect
it to the right side of the air regulator by inserting the red connector on the end
and twisting it into place.
3. If it’s not already connected, insert the air regulator line (short air line with
reducer) onto the left connector of the air regulator.
4. Plug the reducer located on the short air line from the left side of the air
regulator into the main air supply via 1/4” NPT female connector or quick
disconnect, whichever type was purchased (shown is the 1/4” NPT female
adapter). Teon tape can be used on the thread to reduce possible air leakage.
5. The air compressor should supply at least 100psi.
6. Strap the air regulator with the glass bowl down to the left large wall bracket
or side of stand, making sure not to crimp any air lines. The hardware to connect the air regulator to the stand
is included in the stand hardware kit.
7. Turn on the air.
*CAUTION: The air regulator is factory-set. Do not make
adjustments to it.*
8. Replace the gantry cover and attach using the two screws that were
removed earlier.
Hook up the Computer
Hook up Computer and Peripherals
1. Place the computer on the computer stand.
2. Locate the Ferrite tube, which looks like a black donut. Open the Ferrite
tube, wind the ECU power supply output cable around the inside of the
Ferrite three times, then close it shut.
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3. Place the ECU and its power supply into the ECU bracket on the back
of the board.
4. Locate one of the zip ties. Slip it through the plastic
mount on the side of the ECU bracket and attach it to the Ferrite on
the output cable of the power supply then secure it in place.
5. Hook up the keyboard and mouse by plugging their USB cables into the computer.
Some of the USB connections are in the back, and some are available along the side.
6. Plug in the computer power cord into the matching port on the computer, then
plug the power cord from the computer into a surge protector.
Connect the ECU
*WARNING: High voltage. No user serviceable
parts inside the ECU.*
1. Connect ECU USB cable to the matching port on the front of the ECU.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. If your
system came with a USB hub, plug it in between the ECU and the computer.
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3. Connect the power output cable to the back of the ECU.
4. Connect the ECU power supply to the surge protector.
5. Connect the DB9 cable to the ECU.
6. Connect the other end of the DB9 cable to the
control panel box on the back of the board.
7. Locate the zip tie and slip it through the plastic
mount attached to the back of the board.
8. Take the excess DB9 cable and loop it around a
couple of times then use the zip tie to attach it to the
plastic mount on the back of the board.
9. The board cable was plugged into the back
of the ECU when we hooked up the gantry
previously. See “Connecting the Board Cable”
page 11 for more information.
10. The ECU is now connected.
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Control Panel
The control panel is located on the left side of the board, and contains the
most commonly used buttons.
Red Abort Button
Hit the red Stop Button to immediately abort the current cut; the cut will be stopped and the motors
will be disengaged. Pull out the Stop Button to return to cutting. You will be asked to Align the Head
before cutting again. See “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions on how to Align the Head.
Mat Clamp Pressure Knob
The Mat Clamp Pressure Knob switches between standard and low clamp pressure. Push the
knob in to use standard pressure or pull it out to use lower pressure for fragile material.
Clamp Pressure Adjustment
The Clamp Pressure Adjustment is used to adjust the low clamp pressure setting. The gauge displays
the clamp pressure as it is cutting. To adjust the clamp pressure, pause the current cut, then pull out
and then turn the black knob underneath the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the
pressure adjustment or counter-clockwise to decrease it.
Green Cut Button
Push the green Cut button to cut the current design on the Cut Preview Screen. If required,
you will be ask to Align the Head. See “Align the Head” page 21 for instructions on how
to Align the Head. During cutting, you can also push the green Cut button to pause the cut.
Turn the System On
Power up the ECU
Press the | on the rocker switch on the back of the ECU to turn on the ECU.
*The ECU must be on for the CMC to cut. Press | on the
rocker switch to turn it on.*
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Boot the Computer
Turn on the computer. Allow a minute or so for it to power up.
Double-click on the FrameShop icon to start the software.
Design the First Mat
Edit New Mat
1. Click Design on the main screen to create a new design.
2. Stay on the Single tab. There are three tabs to select
from: Single, Multi, and Array.
Opening Size
3. Enter 5x7 (approx. 13x18 cm) for width and height of the
opening.
NOTE: The Outside size eld will display on the top if Edit
Opening Size First is unchecked in the Admin > Defaults.
Optionally, enter the outside dimensions rst.
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Borders
4. Enter 2 (approx. 5 cm) for the bottom, top and side
mat border widths.
Outside Size
5. Make sure outside size is 9x11 (approx. 23x28 cm). Don’t
Click OK yet.
If opening size and borders are entered rst, the program
automatically calculates the outside size when tabbing out
of the borders eld.
Select Template
6. Click on the template thumbnail under template design.
7. Template library opens.
Note: There are several pages of templates. Click
on one of the numbered tabs to see a new page.
8. Click on new template thumbnail to select it.
9. The new template is displayed.
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Layers
10. Select the number of layers desired for this project.
Leave it at the default of 2 layers.
Cartridge Selection
11. Click on the cartridge icon and select the desired
cartridge for this layer. For this project, leave it at the
default cartridge, which is the 45° cartridge.
NOTE: Cartridges not currently available will be
greyed out.
Go to Cut Preview to Cut the First Mat
1. Click Cut on
the New Openings
Screen to take design
to the Cut Preview.
Blade Depth Settings
1. Select the desired
layer on the Cut
Preview Screen.
2. Click on the Blade
Depth button.
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3. On the Blade Depth screen, select the new blade depth number under
Opening.
For this rst mat, leave it at the default setting.
4. If this is dense matboard, check the checkbox for Dense, and conrm
that the Blade Depth is the appropriate setting for this matboard.
For this rst mat, leave Dense unchecked.
5. Click OK.
6. If we had changed the Blade Depth, the new blade depth number would
listed next to the current layer.
NOTE: Returning to Editor then back to Cut Preview reloads the default blade
depth and dense settings.
Not Cutting the Outside
Click on the Outside Cut Options dropdown control and select O󰀨
to not cut the outside of the mat. You will be placing a piece of pre-cut
matboard into the machine.
Install a Blade
The 45° cartridge is labeled 45° on the end and is black.
1. Push blade cartridge release down to eject the current blade
cartridge.
2. The blade cartridge displays a diagram of the blade
orientation (shown in contrast). Place new blade into
cartridge with the longest straight side to the right and
the bevel face down, lining up the holes of the blade over
the pins in the cartridge. The blade should t snugly into
the recess space provided for it.
3. Turn cartridge over and reinsert into the head with the
blade facing the CMC board and the notch on the back
of the cartridge facing the head, until it clicks into place.
It can only be inserted one way.
WARNING: Do not run the CMC without the blade cartridge in
place or damage to the blade cartridge release lever could occur.
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Put Matboard onto CMC
*Make sure there are two layers of
disposable slipsheets of adequate size
underneath the matboard to be cut.*
1. The cut preview displays whether the current layer is to be cut
from the front or from the back of the matboard. This determines
how to place the matboard into the CMC.
2. When cutting from the back, place
the matboard face down onto the CMC (facing away from the operator). Make
sure the matboard nestles tightly under the horizontal and vertical clamp of the
CMC. Since we’re not cutting the
outside, place a pre-cut matboard of
adequate size.
3. If there are any red indicators showing that any of the clamps are in
the way of cutting, the clamp will need to be rotated. See “Adjusting
Clamps for Zero Waste” on page 24.
Push Cut
1. Push the green Cut button on the control panel on the left side of the board to cut the design.
Optionally, you can click the Cut button on the Cut Preview
Screen.
2. If the motors are disengaged, the software will prompt toAlign
the Head. When the motors are disengaged, the gantry can
be moved easily back and forth and the head moves easily
up and down on the gantry. See “Align the Head” page
21 for instructions on how to Align the Head.
3. If the head is aligned but a di󰀨erent cartridge or blade
depth is needed, user will be prompted to change the blade
cartridge and/or the blade depth. See “Insert Blade Cartridge and Adjust
Blade Depth” page 22 for more information.
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