Features & Specifications V

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1 Features & Specifications V

2 KEEP THE IRON. UPGRADE YOUR MACHINE. A Turnkey Solution to easily replace your Fadal Control Utilize your existing AC/DC servo components and wiring Replace your old pendant with a new pendant with the exclusive NXGEN Touchscreen Interface Integrate with your shop via a Windows 7 based system Our upgrade replaces your old mother board and card cage with three control boards instead of eleven Hardware upgrades include a remote handwheel, wireless keyboard and mouse NEW FEATURES FOR EVERYONE Programmer Operator Serviceman No longer is it enough to just reduce your cycle times and provide better finishes and accuracy. We ve gone the extra mile by providing many new software features for faster set-up for the operator, programmer and serviceman. Rigid Tap Retract Remove a tap from the part by simply using JOG Remote Support - wireless factory support for operation, programming and servicing Advanced MDI Same as before but now retains all entries for reuse of previous MDI blocks. Allows for a cut and past from the editor directly into MDI Windows editing all the standard Windows editing features - no more cryptic editing like other CNC s Integration - wireless integration program management for your Intranet network Upgradeable we are constantly adding new features and can easily upgrade your system wirelessly 2

3 NEW TOUCHSCREEN PENDANT In addition to the Control, the NXGEN package comes with a new touchscreen pendant based upon the familiar Fadal CNC layout. Designed with the latest technology, our pendant improves your experience, just like your touchscreen phone. CONTROL PANEL Familiar control panel layout. TOUCH DISPLAY Fully functional multi-touch display. USB PORT High speed USB port for easy operator access KEYBOARD Backlit keyboard for easy viewing HANDHELD Optional handheld remote control 3

4 TOUCHSCREEN INTERFACE The NXGEN interface is designed to be intuitive and familiar. All the familiar Fadal functions are easily accessible via the Touch Keys, while the display windows provide live data from the machine. POSITION DISPLAY PROGRAM AND MESSAGE DISPLAY TOUCH KEYS Over 25 new one-button features for faster setups, including: G CODE STATUS Load Program Dry Run Mode Select MDI Edit Program Return For Power Off Get Tool Number Get Next Tool Set Tool Length FUNCTION KEYS Set Diameter Offset Service Features Remote Support Return To Home, Offset Tables Set Axes Set Fixtures Reset Turret Number ENTER NEXT COMMAND ACTIVE LED Service Tools Cold Start Spindle Functions New Spindle Speed Orient Lock/Unlock Forward/Reverse 4

5 HARDWARE & SOFTWARE DESIGN While all machines are designed to make parts, today s manufactures are looking for ways to not just make parts but improve the entire process. The NXGEN Control is a state-of-the-art Windows 7 based control providing the interconnections between controls, devices and shop floor software applications. 10X THE RESOLUTION as the Legacy, providing better finish, repeatability, and accuracy. The NXGEN system uses a standard highspeed PCI backplane for the system boards. The CPU board plugs into the backplane and can easily be removed and replaced or upgraded. As the Intel processors improve so can your system. Multi Processors Performance In order to provide the maximum performance and reliability, all the critical motion is managed by a separate and dedicated high speed RISC processor motion control board. The Multi Processor design avoids the problems and instability systems using only a single CPU for all the system operations. Stability Assurance Watchdogs A dedicated system board, independent of the Windows system, continually monitors the control functions with multiple system watchdogs and hardware interlocks. In the event of a hardware or software problem the watchdogs switch off the amplifiers and put the control into an E-Stop condition. Open Architecture Design Historically, CNC designs were commonly proprietary to the manufacture, leaving the customer locked-in, resulting in system obsolescence, lack of expansion and becoming hostage to a single source for control service and parts. One of the key successes and popularity of the Fadal CNC was the flexibility to upgrade the software and hardware. Fadal VMC owners could remove the control cards and add upgraded system boards, even bringing a 1984 machine up to a newer hardware revision. The software was also designed to maintain a high percentage of backward compatibility and was easily updated. Today, years after the factory closed, service parts procurement has also proven to be easily available from various part suppliers. A tremendous benefit for the customer, this competition greatly reduces the cost of maintaining the machines regardless of age. 16X FASTER servo loop update than the Legacy CNC. We continue the same philosophy and provide an open architecture by utilizing a true Microsoft Windows based system. You are not locked-in to a single source for many of the control components. By using a Microsoft Windows operating system, features such as shop floor and process automation integration are achievable. The system also provides easy access to an available PCI slot, one Ethernet connection and 3 extra USB ports. The control is connected to the Internet, which opens the door to dramatic changes to the machine experience. For example, we take customer support to a new and much better level; with NXGEN Remote Support it is just like we are standing right in front of your machine! 5

6 Hardware Features Power/Ground/Noise Isolation the CNC is isolated from the machine power and ground, eliminating ground loops, logic noise and greatly enhances performance and reliability Minimum Resolution of A resolution of up to 10x the Legacy provides a better finish, improves repeatability, accuracy and servo performance Designed for IEC (EN 954-1) Multi Check Safety using built-in separate hardware redundancy for monitoring safety-related interaction: Tool Changer, Orientation Arm and Tool IN/Out are locked out whenever the spindle is rotating Multi Watchdog design monitors Windows OS, Motion Board and CNC software, automatically shuts down all motors and motion Uses existing Legacy (GTK or Baldor) VMC brushless motors, amplifiers and Vector spindle drives S 7 Embedded Standard platform using Intel Core Processors 60 GB Solid State hard drive RISC Processor Base Motion Control Board- Up to six axes Up to 16 khz (62 Microsecond) servo loop update (16 times faster than the Legacy CNC) 40 microsecond I/O processing with up to 256 I/O signals True ZERO following error contouring Encoder Failure Detection 3000 IPM rapid/feed rates (motor and ballscrew dependent) Proven Design with over 750,000 boards produced time tested and very reliable Interdependent ACC/DEC ramps for Rapid and Feed moves. Selectable S-Curve and Linear ramp selections Programmable Automatic Servo Ramping (iramp) Advanced Velocity Ramp Control (ismooth) USB interface at pendant USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS422 Interface in rear cabinet 5 Undedicated M-funtion Output (TTL logic level) 5 Undedicated Inputs (TTL logic level) Pendant CNC 88/MP Compatible Same mounting hardware Monitor 15 Color LCD Touchscreen High Resolution Monitor, panel mount, IP64 rated seal PC Style Keyboard back light, panel mount, IP64 rated seal Pendant uses only 5 and 12 VDC, high voltage AC is eliminated USB Port front mount, 500ma supply Spindle Load Meter MPG Handwheel Remote Handwheel Option XYZAB, increment, Start, Slide Hold, Tool IN/OUT, Emergency Stop Pendant Switches Memory Lock, Option Stop, Block Skip, Rapid % Select, 250% Feed and Speed override, Start, Feed Hold, Slide Hold, Tool IN/ Out and ESTOP USB interface allows the addition of a remote keyboard and/or mouse for desktop operation at machine 6

7 Software Features Original Legacy CNC Compatible Programming and Operation Use Fadal commands or original Quick Keys using touch screen Unlimited Program Size Large Axis Position or Program Display Solid Modeling 3D Graphic Part Verification, real time and dry-run Status LED s to show such things as Clamps ON, Spindle Locked plus many more indicators Mid-program Restart by block number High Speed Single Step hold down SS and the program continues Single Stepping until released Standard processing speed is up to 1900 blocks per second contouring Position XYZAB moves while in JOG MDI retains all data until power off, touch to select previous entries High Speed Mode up to 5000 XYZ blocks per second (option) Pitch Error Compensation Rigid Tap Rigid Tap Retract during JOG Wireless network interface for program up/down loading Windows 7 platform Advance program editor Edit multiple programs at the same time while running a program Cut and paste between programs Cut and paste into MDI Unlimited program size Compare programs Programmable servo controls Automatic ramping, parameter or programmable New One Touch Features Load Program Dry Run Mode Select MDI Edit Program Return For Power Off Get Tool Number Get Next Tool Set Length Set Diameter Offset Service Features Remote Support Spindle Functions Speed Orient UnLock Forward Reverse Return To Home Offset Tables Set Axes Set Fixtures Reset Turret Number Service Tools Cold Start Hardware and Software Options Spline Contouring NURB Contouring XYZAB scale feedback (linear or rotary) 4th axis 4th and 5th axis Mouse tray addition to bottom of the pendant 7

8 Service Features Simplified CNC system is reduced to only 3 boards instead of 11 boards as in the Fadal control Remote Support via Internet directly from NXGEN Familiarity Same internal hardware; motors, amplifiers, feedback and wiring Isolated control power and ground Install without need for grounding rod, greatly improves control performance and reliability Improved Chiller control with new max spindle temperature Estop Proven Card Cage design simplifies diagnosis and board replacement Simplified servo tuning SETP file with easy parameter modifications such as ramp control, rapid speed, ball screw pitch, encoder feedback count. Now we provide complete access to machine specific adjustments Service lockout, password protected Analog voltage display (feed and speed pot) Watch windows and remote viewing abilities via Internet Input/Output signal control, toggle with LED display feedback Axis Motion Control and monitoring Single Step Tool Changer diagnose Single Step Orientation diagnose Alarm History with date, time and error message, program running. Designed so operator can it for service review Advance Diagnostic Functions We can enable background logic trace reporting to capture all control logic for off line analysis More Information For more information on the control, and to see it in action, visit us at our site at or us at info@nxgencnc.com Note: Product specifications are subject to change without notice. NXGEN is a registered trade mark. All rights reserved. 8