AMEIDA MAXWELL USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
Digital Cutting Machine - MAXWELL series
REFACE
Thanks for using our products MEC Series, and it's our glory to be your supplier. CNC cutting
machine MEC Series is designed and produced completely by SHANGHAI MAXWELL CNC
Technology Co., Ltd., the equipment is mainly used in packaging, printing, advertising, gasket,
bags, aerospace, furniture and electronics industries, etc. The machine is supported by advanced
CAD and a complete set of superior program, with advantages of high cutting speed and cutting
accuracy, lower noise, simple processes, and friendly interface. It can get your products cut with
clean cutting line or excellent crease.
The contents of User Manual include installation, operation, safety precaution, and simple
troubleshooting. For operating the machine better and safely, please read User Manual carefully
before using this machine for the first time. Please also keep User Manual in order to find
solution to malfunction you may meet later.
WARM REMINDER：
User Manual is edited byMAXWELL Technology Co., Ltd., hereinafter referred toMAXWELL
Technology. The contents may be changed without notice.
2. User Manual is only for customers to understand the operation of the machine and to
find answers to your questions.
3. If the contents of User Manual are different from your purchasedMAXWELL cutting
machine ,MAXWELL Technology reserves the final interpretation.
4. If you have any questions with MAXWELL cutting machine, please contact withMAXWELL
Technology by e-mail : [email protected].
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CONTENTS
1 Installations...............................................................................................................4
1-1 Transporting precaution........................................................................................4
1-2 Environmental requirement for placement...........................................................4
1-3 Inspection items when unpack the wooden cases................................................5
1-4 Exterior structure.................................................................................................. 7
1-5 Installation Steps................................................................................................... 8
1-6 Tools installation..................................................................................................11
2 Operating and Setting.........................................................................................14
2-1 Power ON / Power OFF.........................................................................................14
2-2 Platform Operation (Initial interface )...................................................................14
2-3 Operation Examples............................................................................................. 23
5 Basic Maintain Instruction..................................................................................27
6 Frequently asked Questions and Solutions.........................................................28
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1 Installations
1-1 Transporting precaution
Packed with international standard wooden case.
This equipment is precision machinery, should prevent from a strong vibration and colliding
during transporting.
Loading and unloading by forklift is required, and it is prohibited if not as required.
Handle with care and place in accordance with instructions showed on outsider packaging.
The device can not be placed in water or at wet place to avoid electricity leakage.
The operator should wear protective gloves to avoid scratching when dismantling packaging.
1-2 Environmental requirement for placement
Choose an appropriate place which meets conditions below before installation.
This device should be placed on a dry flat ground, avoid to put somewhere surrounding by
corrosive gases, liquids, water droplets, vapor, oily dust, flammable, explosive gas, floating
dust or metal mote.
Temperature of location should be in the range of 5℃ - 40℃.
Humidity of location should be in the range of 1% -75%.
Location placement should be no heat source, electrostatic, strong magnetic, so as not to
interfere with data transmission and reception.
It should not expose to direct sunlight.
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1-3 Inspection items when unpack the wooden cases
1-3-1 Please first check if components are complete according to the list after taking apart the
exterior packaging.
A: BEAM
B: CUTTING TABLE
C: FRAME
D: OPERATION DESK
E: ELECTRICAL-BOX
F: AIR PUMP (UNDER THE TABLE)
G: ACCESSORY BOX
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1-3-2 What in accessory box
Items Description QTY Items Description QTY
16 degree Blade 10 pcs SM port sensor 1 pc
26 degree Blade 10 pcs VH port sensor 1 pc
Knife
20 degree Blade 10 pcs
Cables
39 degree Blade 10 pcs Network cable (10m) 1 pc
gel pen holder 1 pc Earth wire 1 pc
Tool gel pen refill 1 pc oscillating cable 1 pc
oscillating tool 1 set curing agent (15ml) 1 pc
V-cut tools 1 set
Software dongle 1 pc glue (50ml) 1 pc
USB
Installation documents 1 pc straight screwdriver (big) 1 pc
M4*8 across countersunk 5 pcs straight screwdriver (small) 1 pc
M4*8 big and flat head 5 pcs cross screwdriver (big) 1 pc
Installation
M6*12 inner hexagon 4 pcs allen wrench (1.5mm) 1 pc
tool
M6*20 inner hexagon 4 pcs allen wrench (2mm T-type) 1 pc
M3*8 inner hexagon 5 pcs allen wrench (2.5mm T-type) 1 pc
Screw
M3*12 inner hexagon 5 pcs allen wrench (3mm T-type) 1 pc
M4*10 inner hexagon 5 pcs allen wrench (4mm T-type) 1 pc
M4*12 inner hexagon 5 pcs allen wrench (5mm T-type) 1 pc
M5*12 inner hexagon 5 pcs allen wrench (6mm T-type) 1 pc
M4*5 jackscrew 5 pcs Warranty card 1 pc
1.5*2/5.5/7.5/9 KW
1 or 2 pcs user manual 1 pc
Air pump (depend on machine size) Document
suction pipe (3m length) 2 pcs quality certification 1 pc
parameter tag(on machine) 1 pc
Remarks:
Before installation, please first check components above.
The components above are depending on your purchasing, and subject to change without
notice.
1-4 Exterior structure
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Cutting machine consists of 6 parts as below：
A: Beam - The cutting head is on beam, it is designed to accommodate to knives, pen and
creasing wheel, this design structure ensure the cutting quality with a soft and light feeling.
B: Cutting Table - The platform for cutting material, it's crucial to ensure cutting table in level
position.
C: Frame - Fixing the whole table to ensure the stability of running machine, so must place the
equipment on a flat ground.
D: Operation Desk is an unattached control table for machine operation with connected
computer.
E: Electrical box - it is the heart of the whole machine, which uses import chip to work
withMAXWELL self-developed CNC software.
F: Air Pump - High-power air pump gets the cutting material firmly adsorbed on the platform to
ensure cutting efficiency and cutting precision.
1-5 Installation Steps
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1st : Install the beam on cutting table;
2nd: Connect the cables from machine to electrical box;
3rd : Connect the cables from air pump to electrical box;
4th : Connect the cables from operation desk to electrical box;
Remarks: More details and installation video at USB disk at accessory box, please watch it and
install it accordingly.
1-5-1 Power cable connection
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Connect the power cord: this machine adopts national standard circuit, use three-phase five-
wire system, particularly pay attention L1, L2, L3 which are Fire Wire (connect to 380V) . N is zero
line (connected 220V to N), GND is the ground wire. Do not pick the wrong lines.
Electric box picture (see the Video in USB flash disk):
Diagram of electrical box:
1-5-2 Display board connection
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Signal power: Green part is for input power
Signal cable - connect to mainboard of electrical box
1-5-3 Transport connection:
This cutting machine can use Ethernet port . Get the network line from the accessory box, one
port connect PC, the other port connect router.
Remarks:
When connecting the power cable, the machine power switch must be in the [OFF] position.
Please carefully check and make sure the power wiring is connected on boot.
Connecting to the network port, connect the LAN cable port inserted in the transfer of
modem or router's LAN port.
Power Specifications: 380V ± 10% / 50HZ or 60HZ.. If there is difference in your country,
please contact us.
Make sure the power voltage is 380V, recommend to install a regulator.
Avoid to use with other high-power or electrical interference in the same power in order to
maintain the stability of power supply.
1-6 Tools installation
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In the head of machine, there are below tools:
- Camera
- Pen
- U tool base
- U1 tool base
For U and U1 tool base, it is acceptable to install EOT (oscillating tool), VCUT (V-cut tool), UCT
(Universal tool / rotary tool), KCT (kiss-cut), CTT (creasing wheel), RZ (router tool), you can
choose the suitable tools according to your materials.
1-6-1 How to change the blade
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Please select suitable blade from the tool box depending on cutting materials and process
requirements (blades are very sharp, be careful).
Loose
of toolthe screw at side
head Insert the blade (The right position is knife edge
directed to outside.), then screw up the screw.
1-6-2 Insert tools into tool base
Ensure the two points Put tool into the base, Tighten the up circle
in same line note the position of pin
Rotary the oscillating
OK tool, then fix it in the
stick.
1-6-3 How to adjust blade cutting depth
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- Click “Manual Test”
- then click “U Test”
- then click “U action”
- Now the blade will down to table, then press UP and DOWN arrow to adjust the position of
blade, when the blade tips touch table, you can try to cut the material, if the material is
completely cut through, then the blade depth is OK. (U position is the blade depth, you also can
input the number here.)
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2 Operating and Setting
2-1 Power ON / Power OFF
Power ON: Make sure the emergency stop switch is not pressed →press "start" button →Screen
show with countdown 5 number…, 5 seconds later, screen read finish.
press "Click here to reset" to finish the cutting machine initialization, cutting head will come to
(0,0) position to be still, that means cutting machine initialization completes, you can carry out
other operations.
Power OFF: Press "start" button to turn off machine → Power OFF
2-2 Platform Operation (Initial interface )
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The button is to control air pump, press once to start air pump, press again
to close air pump. It will be in automatic suction state if you do not press
the button after turning on the machine, and suction stops automatically
after finishing cutting.
Reset function, gets the cutting head come back to the initial origin
position.
Press the button, machine will act repeated cutting of a previous full-page
file under standby interface.
Press this button to test the tools manually.
Press this button to set the machine.
2-2-1 Manual Test - Tools Type
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-Keep on pressing to move X“＋”direction
-Keep on pressing to move X“-”direction
-Keep on pressing to move Y“＋”direction
-Keep on pressing to move Y“-”direction
-Pen action: Press it, the pen will down to table, press again, pen will up
-U action: Press it, the U tool will down to table, press again, the tool will up
-U1 action: Press it, the U1 tool will down to table, press again, the tool will up
- Origin (0,0) is defined on the table anywhere allowed.
- Press it, the head vibration function will start, press it again for stop. This
function for testing the vibration is working correctly or not.
- (slight moving): In the movement of X, Y and Z, Z in the next page, moving speed was
adjusted to 1/10 of the original.
2-2-2 Manual Test - U Test / U1 Test
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- If the current tool is knife, press up and down arrow to adjust the knife depth, when
reach the suitable height, press to save the current height as cutting depth.
-Tool Speed：Setting for speed when blade runs down.
2-2-3 Feeding
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--Auto Send SW：When function on, table will auto rolling when finished cutting
--Send Speed：Set table rolling speed
--Send Acc：Set table rolling speed from zero to rolling speed
--Send Offset：Set table roll distance
--Roll Pump：When function on, machine will execute counter-blowing before rolling table
--Pump Delay：Table will start to roll N seconds later after pump counter-blowing
--Fix Send SW：To fix table rolling distance
--Auto Send SW：Software will set the location automatic
--Blowing：When function on, air pump will execute counter-blowing
--Clip felt：When function on, machine will clip felt
--Swags：When function on, machine will clip materials
2-2-4 System Set - Speed / Tools / Offset / Function/Advance
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--Pen Speed：Control the pen speed during the drawing
--Pen Accel：Adjust the time which the pen’s speed from zero to pen speed
--Cut Speed：Control the oscillating tool cut speed during the cutting
--Cut Accel：Adjust the time which the oscillating tool cut speed from zero to cut speed
--Wheel Speed：Control the creasing wheel fold speed during the folding
--Wheel Accel：Adjust the creasing wheel fold speed speed from zero to fold speed
--Move Speed：Control the speed during moving (no draw or cut)
--Move Accel：Adjust the time which the move’s speed from zero to move speed
--Router Speed：Control the milling tool speed during milling
--Router Accel：Adjust the time which the milling speed from zero to milling speed
--V-cut Speed：Control the V-cut tool speed during cutting
--V-cut Accel：Adjust the time which the V-cut speed from zero to cutting speed
--Half cut Speed：Control the kiss cut tool speed during cutting
--Half cut Accel：Adjust the time which the kiss cut speed from zero to cutting speed
--Cir cut Speed：Control the circle knife tool speed during cutting
--Cir cut Accel：Adjust the time which the circle knife cut speed from zero to cutting speed
--Cut2 Speed：Control the drag knife tool cut speed during the cutting
--Cut2 Accel：Adjust the time which the drag knife tool cut speed from zero to cut speed
--Cut down Speed：Control the oscillating knife tool descent speed
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--Cut down Accel：Control the oscillating knife tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--Wheel down Speed：Control the creasing wheel tool descent speed
--Wheel down Accel：Control the creasing wheel tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--Router down Speed：Control the milling tool descent speed
--Router down Accel：Control the router tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--Half cut down Speed：Control the kiss cut tool descent speed
--Half cut down Accel：Control the kiss cut tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--Cir down Speed：Control the circle knife tool descent speed
--Cir down Accel：Control the circle knife tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--V-cut down Speed：Control the V-cut tool descent speed
--V-cut down Accel：Control the V-cut tool descent speed from zero to descent speed
--U Rotate Speed：Control the U tool rotate speed
--U Rotate Accel Speed：Control the U tool rotate speed from zero to rotate speed
--U1 Rotate Speed：Control the U1 tool rotate speed
--U1 Rotate Accel Speed：Control the U1 tool rotate speed from zero to rotate speed
--Pen Offset X: Adjust the offset value of pen and the cursor position in X-direction
--Pen Offset Y: Adjust the offset value of pen and the cursor position in Y-direction
--U Offset X: Adjust the offset value of U tool and the pen position in X-direction
--U Offset Y: Adjust the offset value of U tool and the pen position in Y-direction
--U1 Offset X: Adjust the offset value of U1 tool and the pen position in X-direction
--U1 Offset Y: Adjust the offset value of U1 tool and the pen position in Y-direction
--Pen Down Delay：The delay time when pen down (N milliseconds)
--Pen Up Delay：The delay time when pen up (N milliseconds)
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--Cut Down Delay：The delay time when cut down (N milliseconds)
--Cut Up Delay：The delay time when cut up (N milliseconds)
--U Tang Angle Compensation: Correction U tool rotate position
--U1 Tang Angle Compensation: Correction U1 tool rotate position
--X reset offset：Adjust the offset value in X-direction when reset machine
--Y reset offset：Adjust the offset value in Y-direction when reset machine
--Calibration X1: Adjust size in X direction when software and actual size is not same
--Calibration Y1: Adjust size in Y direction when software and actual size is not same
--Stop Angle: not using
--Turn Angle: not using
--Half Cut Compensation: Adjust overcut for half cutting (unit MM)
--U deep Limit: Set U tool max working depth
--U1 deep Limit: Set U1 tool max working depth
--Gradient: Adjust the beam vertical angle
--Cut FWD Compensation: not using
-- Cut REV Compensation: not using
--Pump Delay: Air pump start work, the knife tool waiting time
--PSA: not using
--CSA: not using
--Optimize Length: Adjust arc line acceleration
--V-cut Rake: Set V-cut angle
--V-cut offset1: Adjust Z-direction distance from V-cut knife tip to V-cut tool axis center
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--V-cut offset2: Adjust Y-direction distance from V-cut knife tip to V-cut tool axis center
--V-cut compensation: Adjust V-cut overcut
--ARC Speed: Adjust arc line cutting speed
--Machine Type：Size of cutting table, such as 1300X1000,1800X1500….
--Language: Set machine language as Chinese/English
--Auto Repeat: Set machine auto repeat cutting current file
--Auto Return: When function on, machine cutting head will return to top right corner once
work finished
--PG Switch: Set machine auto cutting next file
--Safety Switch: Turn on/off Infrared/physical collision avoidance system,
--Origin Save Function: not using
--Origin Remember: not using
--U Manual Rotate: When function on, U tool will rotate automatic during tool moving
--U1 Manual Rotate: When function on, U1 tool will rotate automatic during tool moving
--Return Default: Restore the factory Settings
--Servo Alarm: When function on, system will detect servo motor automatic, machine will
stop working if system alarm
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--Pause Function: When function on, click machine’s pause button, machine will stop
working
--Version: Machine operation system version
--IP Address: Machine IP
In the initial page, press this button to do repeated cutting
When machine is in running, display board will appear below interface
（1）Current Tool：Show tool number for current running
（2）Current Position：Show the placement where cutting head is
（3）Current Depth：Show the depth of current tool
（4）Pause：When machine is running, press once to pause, and press again to cancel working
（5）Continue：When under pause state, press this button to continue working.
（6）Reset：Restore the machine to the power-on state
(7) Cut Para: first pause then you can set the cut depth, if not enough.
2-3 Operation Examples
2-3-1 Pen and cut setting
For example: SP1 as pen, SP2 as cut, SP3 as wheel
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◆Set SP1 as pen , SP2 as cut, SP3as wheel
◆Complete setting
2-3-2 Setting of Speed Accel（take pen Speed Accel as example）
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◆Press in initial interface, then press "System Set" to come out above interface
◆Input "3000" on pen Speed Accel, then press "Enter"
◆Press "Back" to return initial interface, that's setting of pen Speed Acceleration;
2-3-3 Ethernet port
Ethernet setting（as an example : to connect to the local computer）
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- Press ''System set'' in initial interface, then press ''Function'';
- Set IP Add, if IP of the local computer is ''192.168.0.26'', then set ''192.168.0.250'' for cutting
machine. The three former groups of number 192.168.0 should be same;
- Restart machine after finishing IP setting;
Remark: IP Address of machine is independent, can’t be same with other device’s IP address.
2-3-4 Setting temporary origin position
- Press ''Manual Test'' in initial interface to come out ''Tools type'' interface
- In ''Tools type'' interface，press X axis－/＋or Y axis＋/－ to move cutting head to the point you
would like to be. Press ''Enter'' to come back the initial interface, setting of temporary origin is
finished. The temporary origin is the point where machine start to cut (red cross position)
Remark: Press ''Reset'' in initial interface if you would like to cancel the temporary origin.
2-3-5 Decryption
When the system displays “the program has expired, please contact the manufacturer ", which
means that the use of the machine has expired, please contact us. We will send you the
password accordingly.
After you get the password, please reboot the machine. When see below interface，press on the
upper-left corner of the touch screen. The screen will jump to decryption state, enter the
corresponding password, then click ''ENTER'' on initial screen .
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Press Here
3 Basic Maintain Instruction
This equipment is a mechanical and electrical products in precision, need to be carefully
maintained, to prevent unnecessary failure due to not well maintenance or correct operation.
Correct maintenance can prolong the useful life. Detailed requirements as following:
1、Get a good environment for the cutting machine , do not be placed under strong light and
should avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the surface of cutting table will crack or arch leading to
the uneven table , which will impact the cutting performance and using life.
2、Wipe the cutting table with alcohol on a regular basis (do not pour the alcohol directly into
the table) to prevent the clogging of suction holes , which will influence the effect of suction.
3、Strictly prohibited to place heavy objects (5kg or more objects) on the cutting table , as well
as human trample and sleep,
4、Do not heavily press the track of both sides of cutting table and moving track.
5、The power connecting machine must be installed to the ground wire to prevent static
interference, otherwise may destroy machine and interface.
6、Power specification: AC380V±10%, 50/60HZ, must be installed to ground wire to prevent
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static interference.
7、Get computer system and software on a good sate, unstable computer system will also affect
the operation.
8、When machine is running, do not let your head or hands close to cutting machine.
9、If cutting machine will not be used for a long time, please pull the power cord from power
socket to avoid a fire caused by power wire insulation deterioration or electric shock incident.
10、Recommended to inject lubricant into nozzle of slider every three months to reduce friction
between the slider and the rail so that the slider can run smoothly.
11、The air compressor need daily to drain off water.
12、Loud noise from the equipment or movement blocked, immediately cut off the power, do
not re-use, and contact the supplier immediately.
13、Any person who uses this cutting machine must meet the following conditions:
- Over18 years of age;
- Trained byMAXWELL company 's technical support;
- Have read and understood the contents of the manual;
-Precautions notes well read;
-Internship operator must be accompanied by experienced personnel to operate the machine.
4 Frequently asked Questions and Solutions
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No. Malfunction Phenomenon Malfunction Cause Solution
Machine can not start on Power socket without Change socket, be sure it is
after pressing power power with power
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switch/emergency stop Machine 6A fuse broken
switch /red button Change a new fuse
Screen shows a connection Wire of screen not well
2 error or alarm after turning connected Connect again
on machine Wire of screen broken Change a new wire
Pump plug is loose, Make pump plug tightly to
relay wire controlling socket
pump not well connect
3 Pump can not work
Get pump to other power
socket, please contact us if still
Pump is broken can’t work
Knife holder is put too
Knife holder hit the table and
deep/ knife depth is set Adjust the head height, reduce
made big noise when
4 too big knife depth
resetting or cutting
Cutting table is not Make sure cutting table is
horizontal horizontal
Exposed depth shall 0.2mm
Exposed part of blade is longer than paper thickness
too short
Knife can not cut through the
5 Pen/knife No. is set Reset pen/knife no correctly
paper
wrongly reference to manual
Knife holder is not Change a new blade and
tighten or blade wears tighten the holder
Deepen knife pressure,
Cutting paper pattern is
Knife drop is not generally 0.4, adjust the table
6 through some part, while
enough, cutting table is level if some part still not cut
some part is not
in not horizontal through
Machine did not do any
7 corresponding action when Signal line is poor
need to cut paper pattern connected Check the signal wire
Check if blade can not
rotate freely in the Change a new blade to be sure
Edge of cutting modal is not
8 sheath its rotation freely
smooth
Cutting speed is too
high Reduce the cutting speed
Machine makes a big noise Cutting speed is too
9 and then scarification high , and cause motor
doodles in cutting out of control Reduce its cutting speed
Cover balance holes with
Size of cutting sample is paper to strength the suction
Knife will take away the too small power
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cutting paper in cutting Connect of machine and
pump is not well , and
29 cause leakage Get good connection
Speed is too fast or
vibration did not open Reduce the cutting speed ,
11 Flash on cutting samples
or need to change new open the vibration switch,
blade change a new blade
Appendix Table - Parameter Record List
Model: 85-2516-C
Date:2017-5-15
Speed Setting
Pen speed Move Speed Half cut Speed
Pen Accel Move Accel Half cut Accel
Cut Speed Router Speed Cir cut Speed
Cut Accel Router Accel Cir cut Speed
Wheel Speed Vcut Speed Cut Speed
Wheel Accel Vcut Accel Cut Accel
Tool Setting
Cut Down Speed Cut Down Accel U Rotate Speed
Wheel Down Accel Wheel Down Accel U1 Rotate Speed
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Router Down Speed Router Down Accel U Rotate Accel
Half cut Down Speed Half cut Down Accel U1 Rotate Accel
Cir Down Speed Cir Down Accel
Vcut Down Speed Vcut Down Accel
Offset Setting
Pen Offset X Pen Down Delay X Reset Offset
Pen Offset Y Pen Up Delay Y Reset Offset
U Offset X Cut Down Delay Calibration X1
U Offset Y Cut Up Delay Calibration Y1
U1 Offset X U Tang Angle Compensation
U1 Offset Y U Tang Angle Compensation
Function
Stop Angle Cut FWD Compensation Vcut Rake
Turn Angle Cut REV Compensation Vcut offset 1
Half cut Compensation Pump Delay Vcut offset 2
U Deep Limit PSA Vcut Compensation
U1 Deep Limit CSA ARC Speed
Gradient Optimize length
Advance
Machine Type Safety Switch Return Defelt
Language Origin Save Function Servo Alarm
Auto Repeat Origin Remember Pause Function
Auto Return U Manual Rotate Version
PG Switch U1 Manual Rotate IP Address
Feeding
Auto Send SW Blowing Pump Delay
Send Speed Clip felt Fix Send Sw
Send Acc Swags Auto Send SW
Send Offset Roll Pump
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