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e8-version 5
SIC MARKING
13 route de Limonest
ZAC de la Braille
69380 LISSIEU – France
Téléphone : (+33) 04.72.54.80.00

Télécopie : (+33) 04.78.47.39.40
E-Mail : info@sic-marking.com
http://www.sic-marking.com
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CONTENTS
I - INSTALLATION AND START-UP ...........................................................................................................................7

1 - MARKING MACHINE PACK DEFINITION ..................................................................................................................7
2 - UNPACKING ............................................................................................................................................................7
3 - INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................................7
a) Fastening....................................................................................................................................................... 7
b) Connections................................................................................................................................................... 7
II - USE OF THE MACHINE ..........................................................................................................................................9

1 - SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................9
2 - MARKING MACHINE .............................................................................................................................................10
a) Positioning and clamping of the part to be marked .................................................................................... 10
b) Machine adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 10
c) Launch / Stop the marking........................................................................................................................... 10
3 - SOFTWARE GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................................11
III - THE RECEPTION PATTERN..............................................................................................................................13

1 - STARTING SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................13
2 - MARKING MODE ..................................................................................................................................................13
a) Screen description....................................................................................................................................... 13
b) Functional feature overview ....................................................................................................................... 14
3 - EDIT MODE ...........................................................................................................................................................14
IV - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN SIMPLIFIED EDIT MODE..............................................................14

1 - PRESENTATION .....................................................................................................................................................14
a) Screen description...................................................................................................................................... 14
2 - MY FIRST MARKING FILE ......................................................................................................................................15
a) Edition......................................................................................................................................................... 15
b) Marking....................................................................................................................................................... 15
c) Parameter adjustment ................................................................................................................................. 15
d) Movement of the text in the marking window.............................................................................................. 15
V - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN COMPLETE EDIT MODE ................................................................16

1 - PRESENTATION .....................................................................................................................................................16
a) Screen description...................................................................................................................................... 16
2 - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE WITH COMPLETE EDITOR ......................................................................................16
a) Edition......................................................................................................................................................... 16
b) Marking....................................................................................................................................................... 17
c) Graphic view ............................................................................................................................................... 17
3 - A FEW ADJUSTMENTS ...........................................................................................................................................17
4 - MORE THOROUGH ADJUSTMENTS .........................................................................................................................19
5 - ENTRY OF A LOGO: ...............................................................................................................................................20
6 - INSERTION OF A DATA-MATRIX (ECC200) ......................................................................................................21
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VI - FILE MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................................................................21
1 - FUNCTIONAL FEATURE OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................21
2 - CREATION OF A NEW FILE .....................................................................................................................................21
3 - LOADING A FILE INTO MEMORY ............................................................................................................................22
4 - DELETION OF "LOGO" FILES OR MARKING FILES ...................................................................................................22
VII - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................23

1 - USE OF APPROACH FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................23
2 - USE OF VARIABLE FIELDS .....................................................................................................................................24
a) The time variables and special characters.................................................................................................. 24
b) Global variables and increments ................................................................................................................ 25
c) The file variables......................................................................................................................................... 26
3 - BATCH MARKING ..................................................................................................................................................27
VIII - PARAMETER SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................28

1 - MACHINE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................................28
2 - CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................28
IX - PRESENTATION OF ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................29

1 - THE DIGITAL Z AXIS WITHOUT AUTO-SENSING .....................................................................................................29
a) Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 29
b) Parameter settings ...................................................................................................................................... 29
c) Use in a file ................................................................................................................................................. 29
2 - THE DIGITAL Z AXIS WITH AUTO-SENSING............................................................................................................30
a) Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 30
c) Use in a file: ................................................................................................................................................ 30
3 - D AXIS ..................................................................................................................................................................31
a) Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 31
c) Use in a file ................................................................................................................................................. 31
4 - FEEDER ................................................................................................................................................................32
a) Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 32
c) Use in a file ................................................................................................................................................. 32
5 - Z BINARY : ...........................................................................................................................................................33
a) Presentation ................................................................................................................................................ 33
c) Use in a file ................................................................................................................................................. 33

PRESENTATION
Thank you for choosing a dot marking system (also called micro-percussion) for your
marking applications.
SIC MARKING systems contribute to improve the tracability of your products while
complying with the industrial standards.
We would like to welcome you as a user of our systems.
This guide contains the installation and use instructions of the dot marking type machines.
We recommend that you read it carefully before installing the system.
Please contact our technical department for any further information..

I - INSTALLATION AND START-UP
1 - Marking Machine Pack definition
A standard marking pack is composed of:

• Mechanical marking head,
• Electronic controller,
• Start/stop button box (not for hand held systems),
• Cables.
2 - Unpacking
Except if we deliver the system, it is generally supplied in an appropriate packaging, which needs to be kept for any
return of the material.
Remove the sub-systems carefully (controller, control handbox, possible options …) from their packages
The machine should only be lifted by the column and the base ; it
should never be lifted by the head housing.
Weight of the machine 41 kg
3 - Installation
a) Fastening
Column-type machines
o Install the machine on a rigid and stable support frame
o After installing the entire marking machine, fasten the base with 2 M10 screws.
Integrated-type machines
o Install the machine on a rigid and stable support frame
o Fasten the marking head onto the machine by complying with the indications of the integration plan, available
thread length 12 mm max.
Portable-type machines
o No fastening : marking gun designed to be held manually
Note : The integrated and portable type machines are designed to function in all positions (vertical, horizontal,
stylus towards the bottom or the top)
b) Connections
• Using the SUB-D 25 connector or USB cable, connect the marking machine to the "marker" connector located at the rear
of the controller. For the integrated type machines, proceed the same way using a connection cable.
• Correctly fasten the screws of the connector.
Note : for more details about the connections, please check the controller manual.

Never unplug the controller when it is under tension as it may
seriously damage the material
A ALTHOUGH IT IS PROTECTED AND MEETS THE STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS,

THIS ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO EXTERNAL DISTURBANCES.
THEREFORE, IT MUST BE CONNECTED TO AN INSTALLATION WHICH COMPLIES
WITH STANDARDS AND IT MUST BE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE RADIATIONS.
switch on / off ACCESSORY MARKER I/O START / STOP KEYBOARD ETHERNET

power supply
SERIAL
USB
HOST
PC
(port COM)
mechanical part control handbox keyboard (option)
• Place the controller in a safe environment suitable for electronic and data processing equipment.
• Connect the marking head via the SUBD25 or USB connector on the rear panel of the controller below
the "MARKER" sign. Correctly fasten the screws which fix SUBD25 points connector.
• Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD connector (optional)
• Connect the controller power supply wire to an electric line supplying voltage ranging between 90 and
240 volts single-phase and tolerating a minimum power of 300 VA. (220 V, 16 A for example).
• Switch on the controller on via the switch located at the back of the controller.
• The screen must switch on and the "SIC" opening screen must show up. After a few moments the
software starts up. The controller is ready for operation.

II - USE OF THE MACHINE
1 - Safety
An intense use may cause the temperature of the system to rise

up to 100 °C
It is recommended to wear safety glasses
It is also recommended to wear a noise reducing helmet.

Acoustic value of the machine : 76 dB* on a piece of steel at
medium speed
(caution : this value could be higher, it depends on the part to be marked)
The marking system should never be used without any surface

to mark as the marking head may break
The machine must be surrounded by a housing or by a

light curtain.
The Auto sensing option is not a security function of the

digital Z axis

2 - Marking machine
a) Positioning and clamping of the part to be marked

Even if the part is not submitted to high forces, it is necessary to immobilize it in order to reach an optimal marking quality.
Depending on the type of parts and the working conditions, the clamping system can vary from the simple manual fastening
of the part against an angle iron (bracket) to the mechanical, magnetic or pneumatic fastening.
When using a marking gun, place the universal non-skid support against the surface to be marked and manually hold the
gun during the marking.
The fastening device should maintain the part so that the stylus movements are parallel to the surface to be marked.
For the portable type machines, if the marking is always conducted on the same type of parts, we advise you to
make a customized tooling to always keep the same marking position.
b) Machine adjustment
The marking quality highly depends on the part to be marked ; a smooth and flat surface is much easier to mark than a
rough and irregular surface.
It is generally necessary to adapt the marking force to the height of the character. The smaller the character is, the lower the
impact has to be to obtain a good legibility. The software also enables to choose various widths for the marking matrix.
To obtain a good marking quality, it is fundamental to adjust the force and the distance. When using marking guns, the
distance between the stylus and the part can be modified by adjusting the position of the front plate.
For your information, hereafter are some values about the distance between the stylus and the part depending on the
marking force :
Force 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Minimum distance 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 2 3 5 6
Maximum distance 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 9 9
Maximum distance between the stylus and the part : 9 mm

We recommend that you make trials before marking a new part.
c) Launch / Stop the marking

o Set the controller in marking mode (for more information, please see the software manual)
o Position the part to be marked
o Launch the marking by pressing the "Start" button on the control handbox or the "Marche" button on the gun handle
(portable type machine)
o To stop the marking, press the "Stop" button on the control handbox or press the "Marche" button of the gun handle for
more than 2 seconds

3 - Software general information
- Special keys :
Key activates the menu toolbar
Key calls up a help page

The keys to are generally keyboard shortcuts.
Key exits and saves the parameters of the current screen
Key cancels the entry of the current field or returns to the previous window (without backup)
The key or or validates the current field and moves on to the next field
The key or or validates the current field and moves on to the previous field
The (+) key is used for scrolling down a list field (displaying the list)
The or key is used for running through a list
The key combination + moves to the end of the entry zone
The key combination + moves to the beginning of the entry zone
- The menu toolbar

FILE VAR
VAR MARKING VIEW CONFIG
FILE VAR EDIT
EDIT GLOBAL VAR
RESET TO ZERO
SIMULATE INCREMENTS
To activate the pull-down menus, use the key then

There are keyboard shortcuts for some menus and are located on the right of the corresponding menu.
(like to activate the menu VAR – FILE VAR EDIT)
- Entry fields
EDITION LIGNE DE TEXTE
X Y W H
TEXT
FORCE QUALITY Dbl. FONT
SPEED ANGLE RADIUS

X Y
TEXT
SPEED ANGLE
In the active field (in this case zone Y), the field is in reverse video and a cursor flashes at the insertion point.
The fields followed by arrows: (as for the Speed field) are list type fields:
- the and arrows are used for scrolling through this list and the + key displays it:
- another key starts the search using the first character in the list

If the key is pressed, the cursor changes from a straight line: to a block:
indicating change from the character insertion mode to the character replacement mode.
The fields whose size exceeds that of the display on the screen are displayed as follows:

III - THE RECEPTION PATTERN
1 - Starting screen
Here is the controller start-up home screen:
V5-1-0 (2004-01-15) 3 Axis
The first line indicates the program version (here 5-0 beta 7)
The 3 following lines indicating the date on which the program was created: Year, Month, Day
The last line 3 Axis, if displayed, indicates that the controller has a 3rd axis card.
At the end of start-up the controller changes to the marking mode.
2 - Marking Mode
a) Screen description
FILE VAR. MARKING CONF. VIEW ?
MENU TOOLBAR (ACTIVATION
WITH KEY )
Current file lines
Current file name (an asterisk (*) to the right
indicates that the file has been modified and not
backed up)
Key pressed for help

file F1=Help Time
Keys Functions
Alt activates menu toolbar
F11 Return to previous window
without saving
Esc Cancels entry of field
As a general rule, pressing on the key displays the help screen: Or return to previous window
Without saving
F12 Return to previous window
With saving
Help page code Current page / Page number

b) Functional feature overview
In the marking mode, it is possible to:
- carry out a marking (or a simulation)
- run a marking series
- manage the files in memory (load, delete)
- assign variables
- change to edit mode so as to create or modify a file
- change the controller mechanical and software settings
- Run the controller in slave mode (by contact and/or by serial link)
3 - Edit mode
This mode is used for generating and modifying the marking files.
There are two file editors:
- A simplified editor: used for creating easily a marking file containing text only
- A complete editor also capable of inserting logos, Data-Matrix codes. It is also capable of inserting pauses,
controlling controller inputs/outputs and sending streams to the serial port.
A file generated in the simplified mode may be edited in the complete mode but the opposite is impossible.
IV - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN SIMPLIFIED EDIT MODE
1 - Presentation
Press the key to change from the marking mode to the simplified edit mode.
Marking preview
Entered text
Marking parameters
PARAMETERS
F8=Move, F9=New, F10=Option

Type any text : it will appear simultaneously in the Text zone and in the Preview window.
The and keys are used for adjusting the character width
The and keys are used for adjusting the character height
The and keys are used for adjusting the typing force.
The key is used for moving the text: then use the arrow keys
The key is used for generating a new blank file
The key offers access to other marking parameters (see the next paragraph)

2 - My first marking file
a) Edition
As an example we are going to create a new file:
Press on the key to change to the edit mode PARAMETRES
Then press the key to create a new file

The controller screen should appear as follows: F8=BLOCK MOVE, F9=NEW, F10=Options
Enter text which should appear in the window.

for entry and in the preview window.
You can adjust the size of the characters with the keys , , and
b) Marking
The key returns you to the marking mode.

Pressing the Start button will initiate the marking.
To alter the file, press again the (wait until the marking cycle is over)
c) Parameter adjustment
In addition to the to keys, the and keys can be used to adjust the typing impact.
The impact size adjustment uses two parametes:
- the distance between the stylus and the part to be marked
- the typing force
The key is used for gaining access to the other parameters:
Speed : adjustment of motor speed

OPTIONS Quality : corresponds to the finesse of the points
Speed (space between two consecutive points in mm)
Quality Font : corresponds to character shape
Font Line feed : space between two lines
Line feed Orientation : text rotation
Orientation Alignment : centering of the text in the marking window
Alignment Top-Left
It is possible to incorporate variable elements into the text such as the date, the time, and serial numbers.
These elements are described on page Erreur ! Signet non défini.
d) Movement of the text in the marking window
Press on the key : The following screen appears:

The keys are used for moving the text.
The (+) and (-)keys are used for adjusting the pitch for
basic movement.
The key is used for returning to the previous screen.
The arrows are used for moving text

Pressing the START button will draw the contour of the text to be marked.

V - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN COMPLETE EDIT MODE
1 - Presentation
FILE EDIT MARK. FORMAT ? Filename (the * indicates that the
X Y TEXTE file has been modified)
File line preview

(current line in inverse video)
X
Edit field for current line
TEXT
DEPTH QUALITY FONT
SPEED ANGLE RADIU

A marking file may contain text, logos and Ecc200 codes.
It is possible to activate and manage inputs and outputs, time delays, pauses, and send information through a serial
port. Finally it is possible to integrate variable elements like fields of the date/time type, digital or alphanumerical
increments and variable text. These variable elements can be initialized by a barcode reader or by a computer /logic
controller via a serial link.
Duirng the printout of a file it is possible to use wizard to:
Insert a logo,
Insert variable zones,
Adjust the marking coordinates,
2 - Creation of a marking file with complete editor

FILE EDIT MARK FORMAT ?
X Y TEXT
a) Edition
This mode is used for creating a marking file.
As an example we are going to create a new file: TEXT LINE EDIT
X Y L H
Press on the key to change to the complete edit mode TEXT
Then press the key to create a new file SPEED ANGLE RADIUS
The controller screen should appear as follows:
The X and Y fields correspond to the marking coordinates FILE EDIT MARK FORMAT ?
(Y is aligned with the bottom of the characters) X Y TEXT
Let us create a line on whcih the word TEST will be marked

at the coordinates X=5 and Y=5 :
TEXT LINE EDIT
type: 5 5 TEST X Y L H
TEXT
SPEED ANGLE RADIUS
To save the file: File name to save
name it as FIRST_FILE for instance: then validate.

b) Marking
Press to return to the marking mode

On the screen, the programmed line text appears.
- Pressing the START button will initiate the marking,

- + is used for simulating the marking cycle (moving the engraving head but no pulse in the stylus)
At the end of the marking cycle (or the simulation) + give an indication of the engraving cycle times
c) Graphic view
FILE VAR MARK. CONFIG VUE ? TEST
Pressing on the key gives a graphic overview
of our marking:
The and keys are used for adjusting the

zoom,
The keys are used for moving

around the window Fichier : F1=Aide
Window coordinates displayed in mm
3 - A few adjustments
Let us return to the edition of our FIRST_FILE ( to change to the Edit mode)
The fields L and H correspond to the character width and height

The Force field corresponds to the typing force: The force 1 is weak and force 9 is strong
The force 0 does not generate any marking
The Quality filed corresponds to the point density Smp = character on a grid of 5x7
Dbl = character on a grid of 9x13
1.0= 1 mm between points
… …
0.05 = 0.05 mm between points

The Speed field is used for adjusting the speed of movement of the cross table during the marking process.
File = speed by default
1 = Low speed
… …
9 = high speed
The Angle field is used for angular marking
The Radius filed produces radiating marking.
For radiating marking
The X and Y fields represent the center of the circle (and not the coordinates of the first letter).
The angle corresponds to the plot starting angle

Here are a few illustrations:
•Straight marking
ANGLE RADIUS
Origin position
X
• Angular marking
ANGLE RADIUS
X
Origin position
Y ANGLE
• Circular marking
ANGLE RADIUS
Origin position X
ANGLE
RADIUS
Y

4 - More thorough adjustments
It is possible to make other adjustments by configuring the line options: +

The following screen appears:
LINE OPTIONS
SPACE
INCLINATION
ORIENTATION
MIRROR
CENTERING NO
SPACE : space between characters (as standard this space equals 2)

INCLINATION : character inclination in % (from –120 to +120 )
ORIENTATION : character orientation (see appendix 2 of reference manual)
MIRROR : marking in MIRROR mode is a way of reading text back to front
CENTERING : Centers the text around the XY coordinates
The options we have just described apply to a line in the marking file; we will now see the options that apply to the
file as a whole
Press on , the following screen appears:
FILE OPTIONS
MARKING SPEED
MOVE SPEED
BAR ZERO
CONMMENT MISC TESTS
MARK SPEED : marking rate

MOVE SPEED : speed of movement (between two lines)
BAR ZERO : appearance of character 0
COMMENT : free text zone (containing the text appearing in bold in the file preview in the file load window)

5 - Entry of a logo:
Let’s return to our FIRST_FILE in order to incorporate a logo
FILE EDIT MARK. FORMAT

to change to the edit mode X Y TEXTE
to move to line underneath
Inserting our logo to the right of the test at the coordinates EDITION LIGNE DE TEXTE
X=20 and Y=20 for instance X Y L H
N Adjusting by the same token the size of the logo to L=15 and H=15 TEXT
DEPTH QUALITY Dbl. POLICE
It is simply necessary to type: 20 20 15 15 SPEED ANGLE RADIU
FORMAT
In the FORMAT menu (accessible with the key then the and ) TEXT
LOGO
- select the LOGO format DATA-MATRIX
- the keyboard shortcut would have been +
The entry fields then become: EDITION D’UN LOGO

In a « pulldown » list you can : X Y W H
LOGO
Select the element using the and keys DEPTH PROPORTIONAL
SPEED ANGLE RADIU
Pull down the lust with the + key
The PROPROTIONAL zone will enable you to keep the proportions of the
logo or drag it to the specified height and width
Select a logo
For the logos, the command + is a way of

displaying a preview of the logos :
FILE VAR MARK CONF VUE ?
To see the result on the screen press

until you come back to the MARKING mode
Adjust the zoom ( and ) to center the

marking properly in the graphic view
fichier F1=Aide

6 - Insertion of a data-matrix (ECC200)
DATA-MATRIX EDITION
to return to the edit mode X Y W H
TEXT
+ are used for inserting a Data-Matrix code ECC200 FORCE FORMAT DOUBLE REF
SPEED ANGLE
The FORMAT field is used for setting the dimension of the code
SQUARE = automatic size with L=H
RECTANGLE = automatic size
The DOUBLE. REF field is used for doubling (or not doubling) the number of points on the data=-matrix
reference lines
to return to the marking mode and obtain a graphic preview of the Data-Matrix (use the zooms)
Note: theECC200 format is not available on scribling machine.
VI - FILE MANAGEMENT
1 - Functional feature overview

Management is in the marking mode FILE VAR. MARKING CONF. VIEW ?
NEW
FAST EDIT Ent
All the possibilities are grouped together in EDIT F5
LOAD F3
the FILE menu: press the key : SAVE F4 )
SAVE AS
DELETE
DELAULT SETTING
FILE SELECTION
You have the possibility of:
Creating new files
Modifying the existing files
Loading a file into memory
Erasing the marking files
Erasing the logos
2 - Creation of a new file

To create a new file with the simplifier editor:
FILE NEW crates a file with the simplified editor
To create a new file with the complete editor:

FILE EDIT menu (or ) for access to the editor then
FILE NEW menu (or ) to create a new file

3 - Loading a file into memory
FILE LOAD menu (or ) opens the following window:
File selection
Comments
List of files
File preview
Search
The left hand window displays all the files present on the controller.
Select the file using the arrows , , and .
You can also search for a file by typing the start of the name that appears in the bottom window ( the key erases
the entry)
The window on the right gives an overview of the file with the comment.
4 - Deletion of "logo" files or marking files

FILE DELETE menu opens the following window:
Delete a file
List of files
Type of file :
M : Marking
File preview
L : Matrix logo
V : Vector logo
Search
The left hand window displays all the files present on the controller.
Select the file using the arrows , , and .
You can also search for a file by typing the start of the name that appears in the bottom window ( the key erases
the entry)
The window on the right gives an overview of the file with the comment.
Once selected, the file can be deleted using the key.

VII - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
1 - Use of approach functions
To assist the operator in adjusting the marking files, the APPROACH function allows the marking head to be
positioned at the marking coordinates.
This mode is only available for the complete file editor (by )
This function can be accessed from the edit mode: key
The screen is then as follows:
Adjustment of the X, Y, Z coordinates by marking head approach:
FILE CONT. APPR? Pitc

APPROACH file: TEST
X Y TEXT
ORIGIN SETTING F5 GOT TO START F8

CONTOUR F6 SIMULATE F9
GO TO CENTER F7 Change Line F2-F3
Use the (+) and (-)keys to adjust the movement pitch.
Use the keys move the stylus one step in the corresponding direction
used for redoing an origin setting (to clear the head)

used for bringing the marking head to the beginning of the area to be marked
used for drawing a contour of this area
simulates the marking. The head draws the characters but the stylus does not strike the part
used for going to the center of the area to be marked
(for a radiating mark, used for pointing to the center of the circle)

2 - Use of variable fields
When part of the text to be marked requires regular modifications to the wording, the incrementation of a meter, or time-
date stamping, it is better to use variable functions rather than reprint each time the complete parameter set (and thus risk
making errors in modification).
These variable areas are available with two file editors.
In addition, when using passwords, the variables and incrementations enable the operator to modify even so part of the
markings, without necessarily having access to the print parameters.
There are three types of functions: the time, alphanumeric, incrementation variables and the special characters
The special characters are used for printing the °, ü, 2, characters, or an ASCII code for the Data-Matrix.
The alphanumeric variables and the implementations are attached to a single file or are common to all of the files (in which
case we refer to overall variables or overall increments)
The time variables are common to all the files.
The variables common to all the files are declared in the marking mode and are used in the edit mode. The other variables
are declared and used in the edit mode.
Each variable is represented by a name that the controller analyses and replaces by the corresponding value.
A value is assigned to a variable in the marking mode (shortcut key ).
a) The time variables and special characters
•Presentation
The time variables are: encoding
The current year with 3 available formats

4 figures example 2003 #(YYYY)
2 figures example 03 #(YY)
Text (see below: Time-date configuration) #(Y)
The current month with 2 available formats
2 figures example 12 for December #(MM)
Text (see below: Time-date configuration) #(M)
The current day with 3 available formats
The day of the year (from 1 to 366) #(DDD)
The day of the month in 2 figures (from 1 to 31) #(DD)
The day of the week (0 equals Sunday, 6 equals Saturday) #(D)
The week number ( from 1 to 53 ) #(WW)
The time in which 3 formats are available
The hours on 2 digits #(hh)
The minutes on 2 digits #(mm)
The seconds on 2 digits #(ss)
The name of the current shift #(SHIFT)
Special character There are two formats
Display the ASCII value of the conde on the screen and on the part to be No code
engraved
Keep the concept of the code until the moment of engraving: this format #(C, Code)
may be useful for non-printing characters (impossible to represent on screen) only
when they are to be encoded in a Data-Matrix

•Time-date configuration) TIME-DATING
Month Years
The time-date configuration panel is found
in the « marking » mode menu CONFIG:TIME-DATE
This is the menu used for replacing the time and year by text.
This example shows how to display on 3 characters the
name of the current month.
•Insertion into hte file

In the Edit mode and in the text zone type
VARIABLE WIZARD
the corresponding code or call the wizard +
VARIABLE YEAR
which will automatically calculate the corresponding code. MONTH
FORMAT DAYS
In this wizard, choose the type of variable to be inserted. HOUR
MINUTES
Validate your choice then choose the desired format. SECOND
SHIFT
ASCII CODE
b) Global variables and increments
•Presentation
There are two types of global variables
Global incrementations #(GI, Number)
#(GI, Number, Offset)
The global apha-numerical variables #(G, Number)
#(G, Number, start, length)
For these variables to be used, it is first necessary to define them in the tetser. see the following paragraph.
• Declaration
These variables are declared in the MARKING mode INCREMENT VARIABLE
NUMBER
Size Value Value

menu VAR: GLOBAL VAR EDITION
The NUMBER column represents the variable index or that of the increment
The INCREMENT Size column is used for setting the size of the increment
La colonne INCREMENT Valeur représente la valeur de l’incrément
La colonne VARIABLE Valeur représente la valeur de la variable
The INCREMENT Value column represents the value of the increment
The VARIABLE Value column represents the value of the variable
A global variable is declared as soon as a value is specified in it.
A global increment is declared as soon as its size is specified.
•Insertion into the file
In the same way as the time-related variables, in the Edit mode and in the text zone, type
the corresponding code or call the wizard ( + )
VARIABLE WIZARD
which will automatically calculate the corresponding code. YEARS
VARIABLE MONTHS
The end of the list presents the declared global variables: DAYS
FORMAT HOURS
Choose and validate MINUTES
SECONDS
SHIFTE
For the increments: ASCII CODE
the Offset zone represents a value to be added to the increment OVERALLINC-0
GLOBAL
GLOBAL VAR-0
For variables of the TEXT type, it is possible to insert only part of the text:
the Start zone corresponds to the first character to be marked
the Length zone corresponds to the number of characters to be extracted from the variable

c) The file variables
•Presentation
There are two types of variables linked to the files:
The apha-numerical variables #(V, Variable-name)

#(V, Variable-name, start, length)
The increments #(I, Variable-name)
#(I, Variable-name, Offset)
There are two formats for the increments.
- Numerical increment
- Alphanumerical increment
The alphanumerical increments follow the base that is defined

Entry of increment base AN
in the MARKING mode: menu CONFIG:AN INC BASE
This illustration represents the hexadecimal data base
An increment variable can be attached to the shift number. An increment liked to a shift will have 10 independent
counters. The active counter corresponds to the current shift.
The choice of increment type will take place at its creation.
To create a variable linked to the file, move into the TEXT area and press + .
+ open the variable wizard for the file variables while the F5 key creates a new variable.
•Déclaration
EDIT mode : activate the menu toolbar (key ).

Access the menu FILE VARIABLE MANAGEMENT
VARIABLE MANAGEMENT
Variable
A window opens listing the variables in the file.
It is possible to create, modify or delete a variable.
F5=ADD F6=MODIF F7=ERASE
To add or modify a variable, open the following window: VARIABLE EDIT

TYPE INCREMENT PITCH
Key or NAME FREQUENCY
SIZE ZEROS TO LEFT NO
PROTECT NO NO MARK. IF EMPTY NO
The opposite window opens: choose the format and
assign a name to the variable RAZ Sans
Then validate ( )
For more details about the fields, refer to TEXT

the reference manual in the appendix: INCREMENT
INC. Per shift
Creation of modification of variables in file INCREMENT AN
INC. AN per shift

•Insertion into the file
EDIT mode. In a text area type: +

VARIABLE INSERTION
The window shown opposite opens: Choose the variable to insert VARIABLE index
FORMAT REFERENCE
In this example, there are two variables:
INDEX and REFERENCE have been created.
F5=ADD F6=MODIF F7=ERASE
For the increments:

the Offset zone represents a value to be added to the increment
For variables of the TEXT type, it is possible to insert only part of the text:
the Start zone corresponds to the first character to be marked
the Length zone corresponds to the number of characters to be extracted from the variable
•Assignment
FILE VARIABLE PREPARATION
MARKING mode key INDEX
REFERENCE
A Assign the values then validate by
If you have chosen to “protect” a variable, then it will

appear in the list but will not be modifiable.
To modify a protected variable, press once more on
and enter the password SUPERVISOR
3 - Batch marking
MARKING mode MARKING:BATCH MARKING menu used for launching a series of cycles automatically:
BATCH MARKING
5 CYCLE(S) REMAINING Preview of file with values of
File : TEST
variables to be marked
Number of cycles:
The file selection

inputs are available
PRESS ‘ON’

VIII - PARAMETER SETTINGS
1 - Machine configuration
MARKING mode CONFIG:MACHINE menu or key

As a general rule, the controller is delivered ready configured to operate with your marking machine.
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS ?
- S.I.C. -
CONFIGURATION MACHINE SPECIFIQUE
Machine
Accessoire Z Binary
F1=Aide
The new machine ranges have an active component that dialogues with the controller to allow automatic configuration
setting up.
This components is referred to as: - S.I.C. - . (Smart Integrated Chip )
For these machines, simply stay set up on this component.
For older machines, it is simply necessary to choose:

- the corresponding machine from the list (C-151 to P-60)
- the connected accessory
In that case of a specific marking system refer to the complementary manual.
2 - Controller configuration
MARKING mode CONFIG:CONTROLLER menu
This configuration screen is used for adjusting the general performance of the controller
CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION
Language Year
Keyboard Month
Confirmation ? Days
Locking Hour
Unit Minute
Second
Language : Controller language

Keyboard : External keyboard configuration (AZERTY, QWERTY or QWERTZ) if you have one
Confirmation: Displays the following confirmation message:
Save the parameters?
O(YES) N(NO)
when the user exist a window using or

Locking: used for locking the keyboard: the supervisor password is necessary for unlocking.
Unit : In the Edit mode: Display of coordinates in metric or imperial units
Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second: Date/time adjustment

IX - PRESENTATION OF ACCESSORIES
1 - The digital Z axis without auto-sensing
a) Presentation
The digital Z axis is a third axis that carries out approach and backing off of the digital head. This axis may be
vertical or horizontal.
With this option, for each line in the parameter settings table of this system, you may enter a specific value for Z
positioning. This will enable you to skirt around obstacles, mark inside cavities, or on more or less domed surfaces.
b) Parameter settings
MARKING mode CONFIG:MACHINE menu or key

Choose : Z Num. from the accessories list and press the key to access the parameters.
The following screen will appear :
Z num
L MAX
OFFSET SENSOR
RATIO AUTOSENSING
+ Used for returning to the V MIN ACTIVE

V MAX STROKE
standard Z axis parameters. V ORG INPUT
ACCEL. VALUE
The parameters to be adapted are generally L MAX, RATIO, V MIN, V MAX, V ORG. Refer to the mechanical manual to
obtain the values.
The ACTIVE parameter should stay on NO.
c) Use in a file
In the marking file, a column Z appears.
Z corresponds to the distance taken by the axis with respect to the
FILE EDIT MARK FORMAT ?
origin position. X Y Z TEXT
To avoid striking the parts, the controller manages the priorities for
the movement of the axis.
TEXT LINE EDIT
- If the Z movement brings the stylus closer to the piece then the X Y Z L H
machine will position the stylus in X, Y, then make the movement TEXT
Z. SPEED Fich ANGLE RADIUS
- If the movement in Z moves the stylus away from the pierce,
then the machine will make the Z movement then position the
stylus in X, Y.
With the APPROACH function, it is possible to adjust all three axes: X, Y and Z.

2 - The digital Z axis with auto-sensing
a) Presentation
The Auto-sensing function corresponds to an automatic Z axis. The Z coordinates can no longer be parameterized
but on the other hand, there will be additional functional features:
- Automatic positioning of the marking head with respect to the piece (with safety bearing)
- Manual clearing of the marking head
- Wizards calculating automatically the distance from the axis to the piece.
MARKING mode: CONFIG:MACHINE menu or key

Choose: Z Num. from the accessories list and press the key to access the parameters.
The following screen will appear:
Z num
L MAX
OFFSET SENSOR
RATIO AUTOSENSING
+ Used for returning to the V MIN ACTIVE
OUI
standard Z axis parameters. V MAX STROKE
V ORG INPUT
ACCEL. VALUE
The parameters to be adapted are generally L MAX, RATIO, V MIN, V MAX, V ORG. Refer to the mechanical manual to
obtain the values.
The ACTIVE parameter should stay on YES.
c) Use in a file:
+ are used for adjusting the position of the engraving head automatically:
AUTO-SENSING EDIT
X X Last Z
D mini D maxi
DZ 1st point
D min : Minimum movement without encountering the workpiece

D max : Maximum movement without encountering the workpiece
DZ : Stylus/workpiece marking distance
1st point: Sensing is carried out using the XY coordinate or at the first points to be marked?
Operation:
- Movement of the machine in Z over a stroke of D mini, then search for workpiece at low speed over a stroke of (D max – D mini).
- If the workpiece is detected during the fast descent, or if no workpiece is detected during low speed movement, the Z origin is
resumed and the machine is declared defective.
Adjusting wizard:
Press for access to the approach functions:
The menu LEARN:TEACHING or a combination of keys + will allow the calculation of the
distance between the machine and the work piece origin.
TEACHING TEACHING
This distance can be used to adjust the D min and D max fields.

3 - D axis
a) Presentation
The D axis is a peripheral of the marking machine permitting marking on cylindrical parts. It appears as a small
chuck allowing the rotation of the parts to be identified,
If your controller has a 3rd axis card you can set the parameters of the system so that this option may be used. To do
this, go to the configuration menu then the machine selection menu. You may then activate the use of the D axis
option.
Subsequently, in the parameter edit mode, you will need to enter the diameter of the part present in the chuck (this
parameter will be requested on the general marking parameters entry screen), so that marking can be performed
accordingly. If the D axis option is present in the system, but you want to carry out plane marking, enter the value
‘zero’ for the diameter of the workpiece.
For normal use of the D axis, it must be mounted to the left of the marking head and the axis of the part must be
aligned exactly with the X movement head.
Choose : D AXIS from the accessories list and press the key to access the parameters.
D AXIS
RATIO (p/rev
V MIN (p/s)
V MAX (p/s)
V ORG (p/s)
+ are used for returning to the ACCEL.
Y OFFSET (mm)
standard D axis parameters. SENSOR
PRIORITY
ORIGIN RETURN
The parameters to be adapted are generally RATIO, V MIN, V MAX, V ORG, ACCEL, Y OFFSET. Refer to the mechanical
manual to obtain the values.
The ORIGIN RETURN value is used for returning or not returning to the end of marking origin.
c) Use in a file
To manage the D axis in a marking file, it is necessary to use the full editor.
In the full editor, go to the file parameters ( ) and specify the diameter of the workpiece.
The INDEXER option is used for large pieces:

The machine engraves the workpiece letter by letter with the X and Y axes and repositions the D axis
angularly at the beginning of each character.

4 - Feeder
a) Presentation
Choose : FEEDER from the accessories list and press the key to access the parameters.
The following screen will appear:
Feeder
Marking pos (mm)
Evacuation pos (mm)
RATIO (p/mm)
+ are used for returning to the V MIN (p/s) V MAX (p/s)
(mm)
V ORG (p/s) ACCEL.
standard D axis parameters.
MARKED TIME RETURN
Piece presence sensor
Clamping on output
The parameters to be adapted are generally RATIO, V MIN, V MAX, V ORG, ACCEL, Y OFFSET. Refer to the mechanical
manual to obtain the values.
c) Use in a file
There is nothing particular to report in the marking file.

5 - Z binary :
a) Presentation
This is an « all or nothing » axis used for the approach and withdrawal of the marking head. The difference
compared to the digital Z axis is that there are only two different positions the « advanced » and « withdrawn »
positions. There is no possibility of obtaining different levels because the positions are determined by two
mechanical stops.
Choose : Z binary from the accessories list and press the key to access the parameters.
Z binary
ACTIVATION BY LINE
OUTPUT NUMBER
WITHDRAWAL DETECTOR
+ are used for returning to the WITHDRAWAL TIMEOUT (ms)
standard D axis parameters. OUTPUT DETECTOR
OUTPUT TIMER (ms)
ACTIVATION BY LINE : (YES or NO)

OUTPUT NUMBER : Number of the output controlling this axis
WITHDRAWAL DETECTOR : Detects input number (if present)
WITHDRAWAL TIMER : Maximum time of actuator movement
OUTPUT DETECTOR : Detects input number (if present)
OUTPUT TIMER : Maximum time of actuator movement
It operates as follows in the course of a marking cycle:
• Positioning of stylus at the coordinates of the first point to be set

• Marking head approach
• Piece marking
• Withdrawal of marking head (while remaining within the coordinates of the last impact).
• Origin setting on the two X and Y axes
Example of Z axis pneumatic positioning
The head moves under the effect of a pneumatic actuator controlled by the marking controller.
It is noteworthy that if you wish to incorporate the machine into any positioning cycle, selecting the pneumatic
z axis may offer advantages. It is then simply necessary to wait for a head positioning request on the static relay
output and return the end of positioning information through a simple logic controller (instead of the travel end
detectors).
For instance, using this method, you can permit positioning at several levels so that the external logic controller
manages these levels.
c) Use in a file
There is nothing particular to report in the marking file.

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I - INSTALLATION AND START-UP ...........................................................................................................................7

II - USE OF THE MACHINE ..........................................................................................................................................9

III - THE RECEPTION PATTERN..............................................................................................................................13

IV - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN SIMPLIFIED EDIT MODE..............................................................14

V - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN COMPLETE EDIT MODE ................................................................16

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VII - ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................23

VIII - PARAMETER SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................28

IX - PRESENTATION OF ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................29

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We would like to welcome you as a user of our systems.

Please contact our technical department for any further information..

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1 - Marking Machine Pack definition

A standard marking pack is composed of:

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A ALTHOUGH IT IS PROTECTED AND MEETS THE STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS,

switch on / off ACCESSORY MARKER I/O START / STOP KEYBOARD ETHERNET

• Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD connector (optional)

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An intense use may cause the temperature of the system to rise

It is recommended to wear safety glasses

It is also recommended to wear a noise reducing helmet.

The marking system should never be used without any surface

The machine must be surrounded by a housing or by a

The Auto sensing option is not a security function of the

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a) Positioning and clamping of the part to be marked

Maximum distance between the stylus and the part : 9 mm

c) Launch / Stop the marking

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Key activates the menu toolbar

Key calls up a help page

The or key is used for running through a list

The key combination + moves to the end of the entry zone

The key combination + moves to the beginning of the entry zone

- The menu toolbar

To activate the pull-down menus, use the key then

EDITION LIGNE DE TEXTE

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V5-1-0 (2004-01-15) 3 Axis

At the end of start-up the controller changes to the marking mode.

Key pressed for help

Help page code Current page / Page number

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IV - CREATION OF A MARKING FILE IN SIMPLIFIED EDIT MODE

F8=Move, F9=New, F10=Option

b) Functional feature overview

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Then press the key to create a new file

Enter text which should appear in the window.

The key returns you to the marking mode.

The key is used for gaining access to the other parameters:

Speed : adjustment of motor speed

d) Movement of the text in the marking window

Press on the key : The following screen appears:

The key is used for returning to the previous screen.

The arrows are used for moving text

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