Vista P1A-S(E) Manual de usuario

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VistaCNC P1A-S(E) CNC Control Pendant for UCCNC

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PREFACE

Any machine tool, including computer controlled machine tool, is potentially dangerous. VistaCNC LLC accepts

no responsibility for any damage or injury caused by its use. It is your responsibility to insure that you

understand the machine you are using and the procedures for safety operations.

If you are in any doubt you must seek guidance from a professionally qualified expert rather than risk injury to

yourself or to others.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any

representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document

and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to

special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.

WARNING

E-STOP switch button in iMachIII P1A-S(E) CNC Control Pendant only provides

Emergency STOP signal to UCCNC application.

For further protection in CNC operation, other emergency protection methods

may be needed.

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FEATURES

Plug n’ Play USB connection and controls.

100 steps high precision MPG encoder.

Step, Velocity and Continuous mode jogging through MPG.

Feed rate, Spindle speed, and Step jogging size and rate change through MPG.

Program Cycle Start and Spindle control buttons.

LCD display with backlit.

Large E-Stop button.

4 Axis selections.

Extended E-STOP functions. (P1A-SE model).

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PLUGIN and FW

Download the latest UCCNC P1A-S Plugin package from www.vistacnc.com download page and

unzip the package.

The package includes following files:

1. This manual

2. P1ASpendant.dll --- P1A-S pendant UCCNC plugin file

3. Pendant FW update procedure --- for pendant firmware upgrade

4. Pendant FW Loader --- tools for FW upgrade

5. P1AS_UCCNC_FW_v --- FW for UCCNC

Move the plugin file into UCCNC Plugins directory.

Refer to “iMach3 Pendant FW update procedure” to upgrade the pendant firmware (FW) to UCCNC if

the pendant was preinstalled or used with other CNC application, or a newer FW version is available.

CONNECTION and START

Directly plug the USB cable into any USB port on the PC.

Start UCCNC application.

Click CONFIGURATION and GENERAL SETTINGS, select Configure plugins, and check

Enable on P1A-S Control Pendant.

Close and restart UCCNC application.

-> ->

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1. Axis selection

Turn axis selection knob to X, Y, Z, or A position to select an axis to jog.

□Selected axis name. It flashes at ½ second rate.

□Step size and Step jogging rate. The size and rate display changes alternately every 2 seconds.

2. MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) mode selection

2.1 STEP

In STEP mode, the selected axis moves 1 step at each MPG click (detent) with the step size currently

in the system and with speed of step jogging rate.

2.2 VELOCITY

In velocity mode Axis moves at 0 to 100% of maximum axis speed based on how fast the MPG wheel

is turned.

2.3 CONTINUOUS

In CONTINUOUS mode, axis moves at constant speed of continuous rate set in CONTINUOUR RATE

mode.

□Continuous rate

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2.4 STEP SIZE

Turn MPG one or few clicks clockwise or counterclockwise to select predefined step size.

2.5 AXIS ZEROING

Turn MPG one or few clicks clockwise or counterclockwise to zero selected axis

2.6 STEP JOG RATE Turn MPG one or few clicks clockwise or counterclockwise to

set step jogging rate.

2.7 OFFLINE and DECIMAL PLACE

OFFLINE When the pendant is in Offline mode, any MPG signals are not sent to UCCNC

application. Offline mode can be used to align the MPG wheel to a specific number with no axis

movement.

DECIMAL DIGITS Turn mode selection knob to OFF and turn axis selection knob to C %,

Turn MPG one or few clicks clockwise or counterclockwise to set number of decimal digits to display..

Settable number: 2, 3 and 4.

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□4 and 2 decimal digits.

2.8 CONTINUOUS RATE

In C% mode, turning MPG changes the speed used in CONTINUOUS mode.

2.9 FEED OVERRIDE

In F% mode, turning MPG changes current feed overridden (FO) rate.

2.10 SPINDLE OVERRIDE

In S% mode, turning MPG changes current spindle speed overridden (SO) rate

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3. E-Stop switch button

5.1 E-Stop switch button in P1A-S model

Press E-STOP switch button to send out E-Stop signal to UCCNC application and activate

Emergency Mode in UCCNC.

When the button is pressed, the switch is locked down. Twist the button to reset the button and

reset E-STOP.

5.2 E-Stop switch button in P1A-SE model

Press E-STOP switch button to send out E-Stop signal to UCCNC application and activate

Emergency Mode in UCCNC.

The same E-stop signal is simultaneously sent out through a 2-wire loop, which can be used to

control a relay or to connect with other E-stop buttons.

When the button is pressed and the switch is locked down, the 2-wire loop is open.

Twist the button to reset the switch and reset E-STOP signal, and at the same time, the two

wires are connected at the switch end and form a closed loop.

A EE box is needed as an interface to separate the 2-wire loop and USB signal.

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E-STOP switch and EE box connection in P1A-SE

SPECIFICATIONS

100 steps (clicks) per Rev MPG.

MPG MTBF > 10000 hour.

Shipped with10' High Speed USB cable. Extendable to 15’ with extension cable, or to 45’ with

USB repeater cables.

Size (over all) 6.1"(L) x 3.1"(W) X 2.7"(H)

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