Instructions for use

Software
Sintra LT

N5804N0007 ENGLISH
Edition: 3.0
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of a reserved nature. Consequently, it must not be reproduced or divulged, either partially or fully,
in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of BIESSE.

The manual is supplied as an integral part of the machine. It must therefore be kept in a suitable
easily accessible location known to all personnel involved in the operation and/or maintenance of
the machine. It must be used with the due care and attention for the entire life cycle of the machine
and must always accompany it, including in the case where the machine is transferred to third
parties.

The manual must be used by personnel suitably trained in the use of the machine. BIESSE will not
be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect use of the documentation. In order to avoid
incorrect manoeuvres that may create dangerous situations for personnel, all the documentation
supplied with the machine must be read thoroughly and clearly understood.

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 Table of contents

Table of contents

Introduction

1. Description of the software

1.1 Description of the work page .............................................................................................. 5

2. Basic operations
2.1 Start and stop a machining program .................................................................................. 7
2.2 Start and stop a machining operation list ......................................................................... 10
2.3 Programming the speed ................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Programming the thickness .............................................................................................. 14
2.5 Programming the thermoregulators ................................................................................. 15
2.6 General programming ...................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Emergency stop ............................................................................................................... 18
2.8 Alarm management .......................................................................................................... 19
2.9 System shutdown ............................................................................................................. 19

3. Advanced operations
3.1 Preparing a machining program ....................................................................................... 21
3.2 Shortcut key settings ........................................................................................................ 23
3.3 Preparing a machining operation list ................................................................................ 24
3.4 Parameter management .................................................................................................. 26
3.5 Forcing ............................................................................................................................. 28

Appendixes

A. Personalising the software

A.1 Language management ................................................................................................... 33
A.2 Password ......................................................................................................................... 34
A.3 Software version .............................................................................................................. 35

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B. Description of the environments

B.1 REGULATION .................................................................................................................. 37
B.2 STATISTICS .................................................................................................................... 42
B.3 DEBUG ............................................................................................................................ 43
B.4 PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................ 48

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 Introduction

Introduction

This manual has been written specifically for the user of the software and contains all the
information that he must know prior to using the machine. In order to be able to use the software
correctly, the manual must be read in conjunction with the machine's operating manual and its
appendices.
It is assumed that the user of the software has some knowledge of the Microsoft Windows
operating systems.

The configuration of some of the parts and devices described or mentioned in the manual may
differ to that actually on the machine, though this will not affect its comprehension.

Conventions
Parts of the text that must not be overlooked are highlighted and preceded by the symbols
illustrated and defined below.

Texts highlighted with this symbol indicate imminent danger and must be taken into
careful consideration in order to avoid serious injury.

Texts highlighted with this symbol indicate procedures and behaviour that must be
adopted in order to avoid damage to equipment.

This symbol is used to highlight instructions that are of particular importance and must not
be overlooked.

Warnings
Prior to using the machine, read the safety information contained in the appendix to the machine's
operating manual.

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1. Description of the software

Sintra Light is a software used for operating the machine and programming the machining
operations.

1.1 Description of the work page

The figure shows the software's work page and its components (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode). This is the page displayed when the program is launched.

A B C

E F

J K L M

A WORK Mode: button used to access the basic operations.

B EDIT Mode: button used to access the editing operations.
C TOOLS Menu: drop-down menu used to access the software environments and functions.
D Date and Time.

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E Machine status: this area displays the status of the machine (operation, alarm, at-rest, etc.)
F Program name: indicates the name of the file containing the machining program loaded.
G Working unit selection: buttons for enabling or disabling the individual working units (in EDIT
mode, it allows detailed programming of the individual units).
H Working unit status: displays the status of the individual working units.
I Machining data: table containing the main characteristic data of the loaded program.
J Open: button for opening a previously saved program.
K 1st and 2nd pass selection button: button for executing the 1st or 2nd pass of the loaded
program.
L START: button used to start the machine.
M STOP: button used to stop the machine.

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2. Basic operations

This chapter provides information on the executable basic operations.

2.1 Start and stop a machining program

The operations described in this paragraph can be carried out in the machining operation page
that appears when the program is opened (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode).

To run a machining program other than that proposed, proceed as follows:

1. Press command button OPEN (A) located on the bottom left;

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2. In the next display, select the program from those saved by pressing the corresponding
short-cut start button. For example, command button (B);

3. Press command button START and keep it pressed until it turns green.
Alternatively, a display showing a list of all the previously saved programs can be displayed as
follows:

1. In the display showing the program start short-cut buttons, press button Program List;

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2. In the next display, click on the arrows on the right to search for the program to load.

3. Once the program has been selected, it can be loaded by pressing button OK.

4. Press command button START and keep it pressed until it turns green.

To stop a machining program being executed, simply press command button STOP.

The area indicating the logic status of the machine can have the following texts / colours:

Colour Text Description

White STANDBY Machine at rest
Red (flashing) STANDBY Machine in alarm
Yellow WAIT Machine has received a STOP command and is
waiting to empty (no panels present) in order to
pass to the standby state
Yellow SETUP... The machine is executing preliminary actions prior
to machining (start motors, position axes, ...)
Green WORK Machine working

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The machining units (displayed at the top of the SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode) have a
"traffic light" that indicates their logic status:

Colour Description
None Unprogrammed unit
Red Programmed unit in alarm
Yellow Programmed unit ready to start
Yellow (flashing) Programmed unit in start phase
Green Programmed unit working

2.2 Start and stop a machining operation list

The operations described in this paragraph are executable in AUTOMATIC ENVIRONMENT.

To access the AUTOMATIC environment, from the SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode, click
on the TOOLS menu and then, on the drop-down menu, click on “AUTOMATIC”.

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To run a machining list, proceed as follows:

1. Press command button OPEN (A) located on the bottom left

A B

2. In the next window that opens, select the machining list required and click in button OK. The
display will return to the loaded machining list.

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3. Select the machining mode from those available (AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, CYCLE) by
pressing button (B) at the bottom between button OPEN and button SAVE. A drop-down
menu will open from where it is possible to select the machining mode.

- AUTOMATIC: in this case, the machine executes each line automatically a number of times
equal to that entered in the third column (i.e. the number of pieces to machine). On
completion, the machine passes to the next machining line.

- MANUAL: in this case, the operator selects the line from the machining list containing the
machining operation to carry out and then presses button START, keeping it pressed until it
turns green. In this case, the machine only executes the machining operation corresponding to
the line selected.

- CYCLE: in this case, the machine executes each line automatically a number of times equal
to that entered in the third column (i.e. the number of pieces to machine). After completing the
last line, the machine starts again from the first line.

4. Press command button START and keep it pressed until it turns green.
To stop a machining operation list being executed, simply press command button STOP.

2.3 Programming the speed

The speed of the track can be programmed on the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode and in EDIT mode).

To modify the speed of the track, proceed as follows:

1. In the table containing the machining data, select the numerical field in line SPEED; in the
centre part of the display

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2. This will open a new window as shown below.

3. Enter the value of the speed required using the numerical keypad. The corresponding typed
value is displayed at the top right.

4. Confirm the value by pressing button OK. Pressing button CANC will delete the numerical
value entered. When button ESC is pressed, the display will return to the machining page
without making any modifications to the numerical value of the speed.

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2.4 Programming the thickness

The thickness can be programmed on the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK
mode and in EDIT mode).

To modify the thickness, proceed as follows:

1. In the table containing the machining data, select the numerical field in line PRESSER; in the

centre part of the display

2. This will open a new window as shown below.

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3. Enter the value of the thickness required using the numerical keypad. The corresponding
typed value is displayed at the top right.

4. Confirm the value by pressing button OK. Pressing button CANC will delete the numerical
value entered. When button ESC is pressed, the display will return to the machining page
without making any modifications to the numerical value of the thickness.

2.5 Programming the thermoregulators

The thermoregulators can be programmed on the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode and in EDIT mode).

To modify the value associated to the thermoregulators, proceed as follows:

1. In the table containing the machining data, select the numerical field in line ROLLER (A) or in
line BOWL (B) in the centre part of the display

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2. Regardless of which of the two numerical fields is pressed, the following window will be
displayed.

C E

D F

3. Select the status of the thermoregulators on line ROLLER (C) and on line BOWL (D). Now it is
possible to select either OFF, WARM (preheat) or WORK (operation).

4. Select the blue numerical field on line ROLLER (E) and on line BOWL (F).

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5. A numerical keypad will appear on the display from where it is possible to enter the
temperature value required by the thermoregulator for the previously set status. The
corresponding typed value is displayed at the top right.

6. Confirm the value by pressing button OK. Pressing button CANC will delete the numerical
value entered. When button ESC is pressed, the display will return to the thermoregulator
page without making any modifications to the numerical value of the temperature.

2.6 General programming

The card with the general machine parameters can be called from the machining page
(SYNOPTIC environment – either WORK mode or EDIT mode) by pressing button GENERAL.

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A new window will open on the display:

A B

C D

E F

G H

A INVERTER: switches the inverter on / off.

B PRESSER DOWN: moves the presser down.
C RESET ERRORS: resets the machine errors.
D PRESSER UP: moves the presser up.
E LIGHT: switches the lights on the machine on / off.
F PREMELTER: switches the premelter on / off.
G RESTART: enables / disables the automatic passing from first to second passage.
H AXIS RESET: resets all the axes that have not yet been reset. The indicator lights up when the
resetting is in course.
I SYNOPTIC: returns the display to the machining page.

2.7 Emergency stop

If it becomes necessary to stop the operation of the machine immediately, press the nearest
emergency stop button (refer to the machine's operating manual).

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2.8 Alarm management

The alarm messages are displayed alongside the item identifying the machine status.

The description of the alarms and the relative actions to take are reported in the machine's
operating manual.

2.9 System shutdown

The system shutdown must take place after completing the machining cycle.

Wait until the system shutdown procedure has been completed before turning the machine
off.

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If system shutdown takes place during machining, the following message will be shown:

In this case it is not advisable to continue. Wait until the motors have stopped and the machine is
in standby. Repeat the system shutdown procedure.

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3. Advanced operations

This chapter provides information on the executable advanced operations.

3.1 Preparing a machining program

A machining program is prepared in the SYNOPTIC environment in EDIT mode. To access EDIT
mode, on the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode) click on the EDIT button
at the top of the page.

To prepare a machining program, proceed as follows:

1. In the SYNOPTIC environment in EDIT mode, select a working unit.

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2. In the display that appears (see example below), enter the values of the parameters
associated to the selected working unit (see paragraph “Parameter management” in this
chapter).

3. Repeat the previous operations for all the working units used for the machining operation;

4. Return to the EDIT mode of the SYNOPTIC environment and press command button SAVE;

5. In the next window, enter the name of the program and click OK.

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3.2 Shortcut key settings

To associate a shortcut key to the machining program, enter the SYNOPTIC environment in EDIT
mode and proceed as follows:

1. Press button (A) to open the list of shortcut keys

2. In the next display, keep the shortcut button pressed until a list of available programs appears.

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3. Select the program to associate to the previously selected key by using the arrows on the right
of the display to scroll down the list of programs saved. Once the program has been selected,
press OK. The display will then return to the SYNOPTIC environment in EDIT mode.

3.3 Preparing a machining operation list

The operations described in this paragraph are executable in AUTOMATIC environment. To
access the AUTOMATIC environment, from the SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode, click on
the TOOLS menu and then, on the drop-down menu, click on AUTOMATIC.

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The AUTOMATIC environment consists of a table listing the four machining operations making up
each loaded list.

To prepare a machining operation list, the required machining operation must be entered in each
line of the table . Proceed as follows:
1. Select the line in the table in which to enter the machining operation using the arrows (A);

2. Click on the program field and select the code from the list of those available.

3. Enter the number of times the machining operation is to be repeated by entering a numerical
value in the corresponding cell of the third column.

4. Repeat the operation for the remaining lines in the list.

5. Press button SAVE located at the bottom and assign a name to the newly created machining
operation list using the keyboard that appears in the next display.

6. Press OK.

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3.4 Parameter management

The parameters of each working unit can be modified in the SYNOPTIC environment in EDIT
mode. To access EDIT mode, on the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode)
click on the EDIT button at the top of the page.

To modify the parameters of a working unit, proceed as follows:

1. Select the working unit with the parameters to be modified

2. In the display that appears (see example below), enter the values of the parameters
associated to the selected working unit.

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The main parameters can be divided into four groups: axes, selections, motors and insertion
devices.

3.4.1 Axis type data

The axes represent the geometric references of the working units.
To modify the position of the axis, in the table, select the numerical field with a blue background
(set position) and enter the required position.

3.4.2 Selection type data

The selections are numerical values linked to the panel machining parameters. The selections can
include: inclination of the blades of the edge trimming units, the delay with which the panel guide
intervenes at the infeed end of the machine, the frequency and height of the bolts, etc.

To modify the value of a selection, in the table, select the numerical field with the blue background
and enter the required value, in accordance with that reported in the machine's operating manual.

3.4.3 Motor type data

To enable or disable the motor and corresponding unit, in the table, click on the data field with the
blue background and select command ON to enable the motor, or select command OFF to disable
it.

3.4.4 Insertion device type data

The intervention positions of the working units can be programmed through the insertion devices.
Each working unit can be characterised by one or more lead-in and lead-out positions. The
reference for both positions can be either the head of the panel (FW) or the tail (BW).

To program the intervention positions, in the table, click on the data field with the blue background
and enter the value in millimetres.

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3.5 Forcing
Forcing are tests carried out on card inputs and outputs.

Forcing is carried out in the DEBUG environment. To access the environment, on the machining
operations page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode), click on the tools menu (at the top of
the page) and then select DEBUG from the drop-down menu that appears.

The operations described in this paragraph are carried out by operators possessing a password.
To enter the password, proceed as follows:

1. From the machining operations page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK mode), click on the
tools menu (at the top of the page) and then select PASSWORD from the drop-down menu
that appears.

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2. Select item I/O FORCING.

3. In the next window, enter the password and click the OK button.

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Alternatively, the password can also be entered as follows:

1. From the DEBUG environment, open the COMMANDS menu on the top bar and , from the
drop-down menu, select PASSWORD.

2. In the next window, enter the password and click the OK button.

To force the inputs/outputs of the cards, proceed as follows:

1. Click on data field FORCE;

2. From the drop-down menu. select the required value.

The status forcing field can have the following values:

Symbol Value
= Field not forced. The value of the status is set by the PLC.
+ Field forced to logic status 1 (the background of the description turns
yellow).
- Field forced to logic status 0 (the background of the description turns
yellow).

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A. Personalising the software

A.1 Language management

To use the software with another language other than the default, proceed as follows:

1. From the tools menu, select LANGUAGE and then that required.

2. Select OTHER.

3. In the next window, select the required language file, scrolling through using the arrows on the
right. Then press button OK.

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A.2 Password
Card forcing and access to the parameters area are only possible after entering a password.

To perform these actions, proceed as follows:

1. From the tools menu, select PASSWORD and click on I/O FORCING or PARAMETER AREA.

2. In the next window, enter the password and click the OK button.

If RESET ACCESSES is selected, then all the passwords entered up until that moment after
launching the software will be disabled.

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A.3 Software version

To display information on the software version, proceed as follows:

1. From the tools menu. click on “?”

2. The name of the software will appear in the dialogue box along with the revision number and
the date of updating.

3. To return to other software pages, press button OK.

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B. Description of the environments

This chapter describes the software environments.

B.1 REGULATION
To access the REGULATION environment, from the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode) click on the tools menu and then click on REGULATION.

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The REGULATION environment is used to modify machine data outside the normal work
environment. The button located on the bottom left opens a drop-down menu from where it is
possible to select the various items of this environment.

B.1.1 Speed
To modify the speed, select the numerical field in column “Value” and enter the required value
using the keypad that will appear.

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B.1.2 Axis
The following table shows the data relating to the axes.

Entering the position

Entering the axis position is carried out by clicking on the data field in column SET POSITION.

Positioning
The positioning of the axes is carried out by clicking on the data field in column COMMAND. A
drop-down menu will appear: when item START is selected, the PLC will move the axis (status
BUSY in column COMMAND READ) until the position read coincides with the set position. The
movement of the axis can be interrupted by selecting Stop in the COMMAND field.

Calibration
The calibration of the axes is carried out by clicking on the data field in column COMMAND. A
drop-down menu will appear containing, among other things, the items necessary for the
calibration: SET and RESET.
When SET is selected, the value contained in field SET POSITION is assigned to field READ
POSITION. This operation calibrates (or resets) the axis without any actual axis movement.
Selecting RESET aligns the actual position (shown on the display) with the effective measurable
position. The resetting operation moves the axis to a mechanical reference position.

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B.1.3 Selections
The data is input by clicking on the required numerical field and entering the value.

B.1.4 Motors
The motor ON status is shown by a green SELECTION data field. Blue, instead indicates a motor
OFF status.

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B.1.5 Insertion devices

The insertion device is programmed indicating the lead-in and lead-out references of the insertion
device (column:MODO_E and MODO_U) and entering the lead-in and lead-out positions of the
insertion device in millimetres (columns: E and U).

An insertion device can be excluded by entering the value “Park” as the lead-in and lead-out
reference.

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B.2 STATISTICS
To access the STATISTICS environment, from the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode) click on the tools menu and then click on STATISTICS.

The STATISTICS environment allows production data to be monitored, such as, for example:
- partial + total machined runs
- partial + total linear metres of edgebanding strip machined
- length of the last panel (the value read is used above all during the inspection phase).

The partial counters can be reset by the operator as required, while the total counters refer to the
machine test phase and cannot be modified.

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B.3 DEBUG
To access the DEBUG environment, from the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in WORK
mode) click on the tools menu and then click on DEBUG.

The DEBUG environment is used to monitor the status of the input/output cards and the logic
sequences of the PLC. It is also used to carry out tests by forcing the inputs and outputs on the
cards.

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At the top of the page there is a status/selection area for the installed cards. Click on the card to
change it. The status of the cards is defined by one of three colours:
Colour Card status
GREEN Working properly.
YELLOW One error present that has not been repeated. If there are no more
errors, after 30 seconds the card returns to the working properly
status.
RED Card continually subjected to errors.

A Card status display and selection area

B Table containing the status of the inputs/outputs and forcing in the I/O page as well as the
tasks being executed in the TASK page

The COMMANDS button on the bar at the top can be used to open a new drop-down menu from
where it is possible to select:
I/O: selects the I/O page.
Task: selects the TASK page
Password: allows a new password to be inserted
Reset Password: allows the previously inserted passwords to be reset.

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B.3.1 I/O
To access the input/output table click on COMMANDS and then, from the drop-down menu, select
I/O. Once the relevant card has been selected, the table will show the status, the symbolic code
and a short description of the inputs and outputs.

A B C D E F

The fields in the table are as follows:

A Progressive absolute number of the input/output
B Progressive number relative to the input/output card
C Code number of the input/output
D Status of the input/output (0 white, 1 red)
E Forcing field
F Description

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From this page, it is also possible to access the table describing the configuration of the analogue
references, the ENCODER channels and d.c. motors (display only). To do this, click on the
corresponding card.

C B A D E

The fields in the table are as follows:

A Address of the channel inside the card.
B Alphanumeric Identification Code associated to the channel.
C Absolute Numbering of all the inputs.
D Number of pulses on the channel.
E Number of Transmission Errors between the control and the card.

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B.3.2 TASK
To access the input/output table click on COMMANDS and then, from the drop-down menu, select
TASK.

The table shows the messages of the procedures (tasks) in course in the PLC.

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B.4 PARAMETERS
The parameters environment can only be accessed after having entered the appropriate password
(see paragraph “Password”).

To access the PARAMETERS environment, from the machining page (SYNOPTIC environment in
WORK mode) click on the tools menu and then click on PARAMETERS.
The operational parameters of the machine are summarised in ten table; these tables are
accessed through the items present in the drop-down menu that appears when the button at the
bottom left of the window is pressed, i.e. axes, selection, motors, speed, micro, insertion device,
insertion device reference, working units, supervisor and list of right/left panels (the last three
cannot be modified).

The table fields can either be numerical or selection type: the numerical fields are modified by
selecting the box and entering the value directly from the keyboard, the selection fields are
modified by selecting the box and choosing one of the options present in the drop-down menu.

The parameters define the operating characteristics of the numerical control. An

incorrect entry can compromise the operation of the machine.

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The following functions are available at the bottom of the page:

A B C D

A Opens the drop-down menu from where it is possible to select the tables of the various
operating parameters of the machine.
B UPLOAD: Loads the machine's configuration parameters.
C RES.INS.: Resets the lead-in and lead-out positions of the insertion devices for the panels
present in the machine.
D STOP: Button used to stop the machining program in course.

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From the Commands menu, on the top bar, it is possible to access the following functions:

E
F

G
H

L
M
N

E Save backup: Saves data relating to the entire PARAMETERS environment to a file.
F Read backup: Loads data relating to the entire PARAMETERS environment from a file.
G Save data: Saves configuration data relating to the current table to a file.
H Read data: Loads configuration data relating to the current table from a file.
I DELTA START: Allows initialisation of the insertion device delta.
J DOWNLOAD: Downloads data to the PLC.
K Status bar: Displays the Windows applications bar.
L Password: Modifies the password used to access the PARAMETERS environment.
M Password Reset Ins: Modifies the password used to access the insertion device reset
function.
N Reset Password: Used to reset any previously inserted passwords.

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B.4.1 Axis
The following table shows the parameters of the axes.

A B

C D E F

G H I J

A Code number: alphanumeric code identifying the axis

B Description: description of the axis
C Command: command given to the axis (see paragraph “Parameter management” in chapter
3. “Advanced operations”)
D Position: programmed position of the axis in Encoder Pulses
E Actual Pos.: actual position of the axis in Encoder Pulses (display only)
F Enabling: Enable/Disable the axis (ON/OFF)
G mm/rev: linear position developed by one revolution of the axis
H pulses/rev: number of Encoder Pulses per axis revolution
I Prest Pos.: difference with respect to the programmed position (necessary for compensating
the mechanical inertia)
J Recov Pos.: position added to the programmed position to obtain a first position prior to
reaching the final programmed position

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K L M N

O P Q R

S T U V

K S out pos.: position from which the axis moves slowly

L Park pos.: position reached after the PARK command
M Q.fc+ : limit position in the positive direction
N Q.fc- : limit position in the negative direction
O Ref. pos. : position arrived at when the RESET command is sent
P Ref. dir. : direction taken when the RESET command is sent
Q In.Ref.0 : axis reset sensor input to PLC
R Pos. tol. : limits within which the axis position value can vary with respect to the set value
without any errors being signalled
S Op.mot : motor stopped input signal to PLC
T N enc. : reference encoder for the axis
U Formula : software formula number for managing the position of the axis
V Ana. n. : analogue card output number (the value –1 indicates no analogue output)

The parameters not described are for the use of the assistance service only.

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B.4.2 Selection
The following table shows the selection parameters.

A B

C D E

F G H

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the selection (display only)

B Description: description of the selection (display only)
C Selection: value of the selection
D Start-up T: start-up time in ms
E Unit: reference working unit
F Variation: variation in the status of the selection
G Sel. min.: minimum value for the current selection
H Sel. max.: maximum value for the current selection

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B.4.3 Motors
The following table shows the parameters of the motors.

A B

D E F

G H

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the motor (display only)

B Description: description of the motor (display only)
C Selection: status of the motor (ON/OFF)
D PLC: PLC output for motor command
E Res: motor status response input
F Inv: number of associated inverter
G startup T: start-up time in ms
H Var: variation in logic status

The parameters not described are for the use of the assistance service only.

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B.4.4 Speed
The following table shows the speed parameters.

A B

C D

E F

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the speed (display only)

B Description: description of the speed (display only)
C MAX. speed: maximum speed in metres/minute
D PRG. speed: current programmed speed
E Analo Num.: number of the analogue channel used by the control
F Override: multiplication factor with respect to track speed

The parameters not described are for the use of the assistance service only.

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B.4.5 Micro
The following table shows the parameters of the micros.

A B C D E

F G H I

A Of. H: head position reset offset in mm

B Of. T: tail position reset offset in mm
C TPD: track pinion development
D ERP: encoder revolution pulses
E M. Le.: machine length in mm
F Encoder: encoder channel associated to the micro
G M.in.: input associated to the micro
H No. P.: number of panels in the machine relative to the micro (display only)
I P. Min.: minimum panel length

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B.4.6 Insertion device

The following table shows the parameters of the insertion devices.

A B

C D E F

G H I J

K L M N

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the insertion device (display only)
B Description: description of the insertion device (display only)
C CPSG: type of insertion device programming:
C: the insertion device can be programmed from the configuration page (does not appear in
SYNOPTIC environment);
S: the insertion device can be programmed from the programming page (SYNOPTIC
environment).
D P: activation (1) or deactivation (0) of the insertion device
E Delta: distance between the reference micro and the reference unit
F T1: unit lead-in time in ms
G T2: unit lead-out time in ms
H Type: type of command on the unit
I Cmd: indicates the progressive number of memories
J Micro: reference micro
K Position: lead-in position of the insertion device
L In: insertion device lead-in reference:
FW: panel head reference
BW: panel tail reference

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P: Park
M Position: lead-out position of the insertion device in mm
N Out: insertion device lead-out reference

The parameters not described are for the use of the assistance service only.

B.4.7 Insertion device reference

The following table shows the reference parameters for the insertion devices.

A B C

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the unit and the reference (display only)
B Description: description of the reference (display only)
C Delta: distance between the unit and the reference

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B.4.8 Working units

The following table shows the parameters of the working units.

A B

C D

E F

G H

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the working unit (display only)
B Description: description of the working unit (display only)
C Inputs: index of working unit inputs
D Outputs: index of working unit outputs
E Memories: index of working unit memories
F Timer: index of working unit timers
G Messages: index of working unit messages
H Axes: index of working unit axes

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I J

K L

M N

I Selection: index of working unit selections

J Motor: index of working unit motors
K Speed: index of working unit speeds
L Insertion device: index of working insertion devices
M Counter: index of working unit counters
N Regulators: index of working unit Pids

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B.4.9 Regulators
The following table shows the parameters of the regulators.

A B

C D E F

G H I J

K L M N

A Code: alphanumeric code number identifying the regulator (display only)

B Description: description of the regulator (display only)
C Set point: reference temperature (display only)
D Value: temperature value read (display only)
E Dutycycle: percentage value of the ON period with respect to the OFF period
F Led: status of the regulator (display only)
G PrgType: choice of display level of regulator data (configuration C, programming P, synoptic S
and general G)
H End of scale: temperature limit
I Preheat: preheat temperature
J Work: working temperature
K Offset: set temperature correction margin
L Consent: consent temperature
M Hysteresis: lower set point for switch off
N Config: work mode at machine start up

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O P Q R

S T U V

W X Y Z

O Selection: choice of regulator operating mode (off/preheat/service)

P UpperBand %: percentage value with respect to the set temperature (set point) above which
the regulator intervenes
P LowerBand %: percentage value with respect to the set temperature (set point) below which
the regulator intervenes
R Period: time interval between temperature readings (in seconds)
S Kp: proportional constant
T Ki: integrative constant
U KD: derivative constant
V Unit: working unit to which the regulator refers
W Out: on/off output index
X AIN: temperature measurement analogue index
Y Timer: regulator timer index
Z Timeout: timeout for automatic switch-on/switch off (in tenths of a second)

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AA AB AC AD

AE AF AG AH

AA Status: regulator status (off/preheat/service)

AB Prev.Value: temperature value read in the preceding period (display only)
AC Period On: percentage of time with regulator active (display only)
AD Period Off: percentage of time with regulator inactive (display only)
AE Error: measured errors
AF Upper Band: value delimiting the intervention band of the regulator
AG Lower Band: value delimiting the intervention band of the regulator
AH Acc KI: incremental integrative accumulator.

The parameters not described are for the use of the assistance service only.

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B.4.10 Save backup

Save the data before shutting down the system and turning off the machine.

Wait until the following message closes:

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