Laser Amnc 3i Ref E01 201412

LASER CUTTING MACHINE
AMNC 3i LASER
REFERENCE MANUAL
LASER-AMNC3I REF-E01-201412
PREFACE
 Before installing, operating, or maintaining this product, carefully read the manual(s)
and thoroughly understand the contents.
 Strictly observe the Hazard Information on Machine and the warnings described in the
manual(s).
 If you are not sure of how to operate this product, do not operate it by guesswork, but
be sure to reread the manual(s) and operate it correctly as described in the
manual(s).
 Always keep the manual(s) near this product so that you can reread the manual(s).
 When you transfer this product to another owner, be sure to hand it together with the
manual(s) to the new owner.
This manual classifies the hazardous situations into the following levels:
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in damage to this product.
Indicates not a warning but an item of information which
should be known to work.
Reference Manual:
AMNC 3i Laser
© 2014 by AMADA CO., LTD.
No part of this publication may be photocopied or otherwise reproduced without the prior Dec. 2014
written permission of AMADA CO., LTD.
ii Printed in Japan
CONTENTS
Part 1 Description........................................................ 1-1

1. Description ...................................................................... 1-2
2. Features .......................................................................... 1-2
3. Operation......................................................................... 1-3
4. User authentication ......................................................... 1-6
Part 2 Layout of Main Display .................................... 2-1

1. Basic Layout of main display........................................... 2-2
2. Common area.................................................................. 2-4
3. Program mode................................................................. 2-7
3-1. LOAD display............................................................ 2-7
3-2. EDIT PROGRAM display.......................................... 2-9
3-3. PROCESS MONITOR display................................. 2-12
4. Schedule mode .............................................................. 2-14
4-1. LOAD display........................................................... 2-14
4-2. EDIT PROGRAM display......................................... 2-17
4-3. SCHEDULE display................................................. 2-18
5. CNC mode...................................................................... 2-22
Part 3 Operation .......................................................... 3-1

1. Starting AMNC 3i ............................................................. 3-2
2. User login ........................................................................ 3-3
3. Zero-returning.................................................................. 3-4
4. Manual operation............................................................. 3-7
5. Running program operations........................................... 3-9
5-1. Selecting operating mode......................................... 3-9
5-2. Preparing Programs ................................................. 3-9
5-3. Starting program operations .................................... 3-10
6. Running schedule operations......................................... 3-11
6-1. Selecting operating mode........................................ 3-11
6-2. Preparing schedules................................................ 3-11
6-3. Starting schedule operations ................................... 3-12
7. Exiting AMNC 3i ............................................................. 3-13
(Continued on next page.)
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Part 4 Selecting Operating Mode............................... 4-1
1. Type of operating mode .................................................. 4-2
2. Selecting Program mode................................................. 4-3
3. Selecting Schedule mode ............................................... 4-3
Part 5 Preparing Programs......................................... 5-1

1. Preparing to load programs............................................. 5-2
2. Selecting media............................................................... 5-3
3. Managing programs ........................................................ 5-4
3-1. Saving NC data ........................................................ 5-4
3-2. Removing NC data ................................................... 5-5
3-3. Managing folders...................................................... 5-6
4. Searching for programs................................................... 5-7
4-1. Simple search ....................................................... 5-7
4-2. Advanced search .................................................. 5-7
4-3. Barcode search..................................................... 5-8
5. Loading programs into PROCESS MONITOR display ... 5-9
Part 6 Starting Program Operations .......................... 6-1

1. To show PROCESS MONITOR display .......................... 6-2
2. Checking setup ............................................................... 6-2
3. Laser setup ..................................................................... 6-3
4. Worksheet setup ............................................................. 6-4
5-1. If machine stops during automatic operation ........... 6-5
6. Reprocessing sheets....................................................... 6-6
7. Retry................................................................................ 6-8
8. Resume .......................................................................... 6-10
Part 7 Preparing Schedules ....................................... 7-1

1. Schedule list and temporary list ...................................... 7-2
2. Adding jobs...................................................................... 7-3
3. Utilizing temporary list ..................................................... 7-5
4. Editing schedule list ........................................................ 7-5
5. Editing on JOB Settings window ..................................... 7-9
6. Checking setup .............................................................. 7-11
Part 8 Starting Schedule Operations......................... 8-1

1. Display of PROCESS MONITOR display........................ 8-2
2. Running schedule operations.......................................... 8-3
3. Editing program during schedule operation .................... 8-4
4. Setup during schedule operation .................................... 8-5
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Part 9 Editing Programs ............................................. 9-1
1. Edit function..................................................................... 9-3
1-1. Creating new programs ............................................ 9-3
1-2. Immediately processing after editing program
in media .................................................................... 9-5
1-3. Editing program that you want to
run later during schedule operation.......................... 9-6
1-4. Editing program information ..................................... 9-6
1-5. Saving edited program to media .............................. 9-8
1-6. Discarding program during editing ........................... 9-8
1-7. Editing program ........................................................ 9-9
2. Draw mode ..................................................................... 9-10
2-1. Edit drawing functions ............................................. 9-10
2-1-1. MATERIAL ........................................................ 9-12
2-1-2. BASE POINT .................................................... 9-13
2-1-3. MULTIPLE-PART .............................................. 9-14
2-1-4. CHANGE CUT. COND...................................... 9-15
2-1-5. END VALUE...................................................... 9-17
2-1-6. REMNANT CUT................................................ 9-18
2-1-7. PARTS LAYOUT ............................................... 9-19
2-2. Creating programs that start from origin.................. 9-21
2-3. Creating programs that start
after positioning with guide light .............................. 9-22
2-4. Creating programs with parts nested as pairs ......... 9-24
3. G-code mode.................................................................. 9-28
3-1. Editing in G-code mode ........................................... 9-28
3-2. Search and replace ................................................. 9-29
3-2-1. Search............................................................... 9-30
3-2-2. Replace............................................................. 9-31
3-2-3. Multiple replace................................................. 9-32
3-3. Copy, cut, and paste ................................................ 9-34
3-4. Check functions ....................................................... 9-35
3-4-1. Searching for program line
that matches drawing element ......................... 9-35
3-4-2. Checking processing order ............................... 9-36
Part 10 Common Tools .............................................. 10-1

1. Description ..................................................................... 10-2
2. MONITOR tab................................................................. 10-3
2-1. CURRENT VALUE................................................... 10-3
2-2. I/O ............................................................................ 10-5
2-3. PROCESS QTY. ...................................................... 10-6
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3. PANEL tab ...................................................................... 10-7
3-1. OPERATION button................................................. 10-8
3-2. LASER button.......................................................... 10-9
3-3. SETUP button......................................................... 10-10
3-4. MAINTENANCE button .......................................... 10-11
3-5. PERIPHERAL MACHINE button ............................ 10-12
4. LASER tab..................................................................... 10-14
4-1. LIST view................................................................ 10-14
4-2. COND. view............................................................ 10-15
4-3. DEVICE STATUS view ........................................... 10-16
Part 11 Editing Laser Processing Conditions ......... 11-1

1. LIST view........................................................................ 11-2
1-1. Loading.................................................................... 11-2
1-2. Searching ................................................................ 11-3
1-3. Copying ................................................................... 11-3
1-4. Renaming ................................................................ 11-4
1-5. Deleting ................................................................... 11-4
1-6. Importing all ............................................................. 11-5
1-7. Exporting all............................................................. 11-6
1-8. Importing.................................................................. 11-6
1-9. Exporting ................................................................. 11-7
2. COND. view ................................................................... 11-8
2-1. Applying and saving changes.................................. 11-9
2-2. Canceling................................................................ 11-10
2-3. Common Parameters area ..................................... 11-10
2-4. Cut tab .....................................................................11-11
2-5. Pierce tab ............................................................... 11-14
2-6. Precut area ............................................................. 11-18
2-7. Edge Data tab......................................................... 11-19
2-8. Fine Edge area....................................................... 11-21
2-9. Monitoring area ...................................................... 11-22
2-10. Append tab ........................................................... 11-23
2-11. Nano Joint tab....................................................... 11-25
2-12. Comment tab ........................................................ 11-26
3. DEVICE STATUS view .................................................. 11-27
3-1. Station Setup area.................................................. 11-28
Part 12 Utilities ........................................................... 12-1

1. UTILITIES display .......................................................... 12-2
1-1. Editing category....................................................... 12-3
1-2. CHANGE LAYOUT button ....................................... 12-4
1-2-1. USE DEFAULT LAYOUT button ....................... 12-4
1-2-2. Moving and copying.......................................... 12-4
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1-3. Utilities ..................................................................... 12-6
1-3-1. Automatic Reference Position Return: G50...... 12-6
1-3-2. Return to 2nd Machine Position........................ 12-7
1-3-3. Positioning (Rapid Traverse): G00 ................... 12-8
1-3-4. Change Shuttle ................................................. 12-9
1-3-5. Nozzle/Lens Change Position.......................... 12-10
1-3-6. Adjust Nozzle Centering .................................. 12-11
1-3-7. Adjust WACS ................................................... 12-13
1-3-8. Check Assist Gas............................................. 12-14
1-3-9. Adjust HS Sensor............................................. 12-15
1-3-10. Adjust Focus .................................................. 12-16
1-3-11. Adjust AIV....................................................... 12-18
1-3-12. Adjust Tool Offset ........................................... 12-19
1-3-13. Adjust Auto Gain ............................................ 12-21
1-3-14. User Program ................................................ 12-22
1-3-15. Unloading....................................................... 12-23
1-3-16. Oil Shot .......................................................... 12-24
1-3-17. Remnant Cut.................................................. 12-25
1-3-18. Clean Nozzle ................................................. 12-27
1-3-19. Change Nozzle .............................................. 12-28
Part 13 Results Function ........................................... 13-1

1. COMPLETED display..................................................... 13-2
1-1. Results list ............................................................... 13-2
1-2. Exporting data in results list
and deleting all results data..................................... 13-4
1-3. Reprocessing using data in results list .................... 13-5
1-3-1. Program mode .................................................. 13-5
1-3-2. Schedule mode................................................. 13-6
Part 14 Maintenance Function .................................. 14-1

1. MAINTENANCE display ................................................. 14-2
1-1. LASER SETTINGS view.......................................... 14-2
1-1-1. Laser Prm. tab .................................................. 14-3
1-1-2. AIV tab .............................................................. 14-5
1-1-3. HS Edge Detection tab ..................................... 14-8
1-1-4. Probe tab ......................................................... 14-10
1-2. REGISTER USER view .......................................... 14-12
1-2-1. User account list .............................................. 14-12
1-2-2. Registering/editing/deleting user account........ 14-13
1-3. MATERIAL MASTER view...................................... 14-14
1-3-1. Material Type tab ............................................. 14-15
1-3-2. Material tab ...................................................... 14-16
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1-4. NETWORK SETTINGS view.................................. 14-17
1-4-1. vFactory tab ..................................................... 14-17
1-4-2. BarCode tab..................................................... 14-17
1-5. MAIL view ............................................................... 14-18
1-5-1. Setting procedure ............................................ 14-18
1-5-2. Sending emails ................................................ 14-20
1-6. INSPECTION view ................................................. 14-20
1-6-1. Schedule tab.................................................... 14-20
1-6-2. Completing inspections ................................... 14-22
1-6-3. Editing/adding/deleting inspection items ......... 14-23
1-6-4. Supply tab........................................................ 14-26
1-6-5. Options tab ...................................................... 14-26
1-7. BACKUP view......................................................... 14-27
1-7-1. Auto tab............................................................ 14-27
1-7-2. Manual tab ....................................................... 14-28
1-8. VERSION INFO. view ............................................ 14-29
Part 15 Optional Functions ....................................... 15-1

1. OPTIONS display........................................................... 15-2
1-1. SCHEDULE SETTINGS view.................................. 15-2
1-1-1. Line Control Settings tab .................................. 15-2
1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view............................................. 15-4
1-3. SWITCH LANGUAGE view ..................................... 15-5
Part 16 History Function............................................ 16-1

1. HISTORY display ........................................................... 16-2
1-1. History list ................................................................ 16-3
1-2. Operating history ..................................................... 16-4
Appendix ........................................................................ A-1

1. Windows opened from indicators .................................... A-2
1-1. Alarm window ........................................................... A-2
1-2. Line Operation Readiness Status window................ A-3
1-3. Override window....................................................... A-4
1-4. Eco Setting window .................................................. A-5
2. Removing USB flash drives ............................................ A-7
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Part 1
Description
1. Description ...................................................................... 1-2

2. Features .......................................................................... 1-2
3. Operation......................................................................... 1-3
4. User authentication ......................................................... 1-6
1-1
1. Description
AMNC 3i is a software application for running program and schedules you created on
a machine.
This operator's manual pertains to all laser cuttiing machines.
2. Features
User-friendly design and large display
 You can perform on-site tasks with simple operation, improving the productivity.
 After studying the operations in current and older AMNC software, frequently-used
functions and buttons are placed in accessible locations.
 With a large screen, characters and buttons on the display are larger and easier to
see.
 The user authentication allows you to customize the display language settings and
displays and restrict software functions.
Checking of process status with online trace

 You can see the progress of the processing at a glance with the real-time display
of the processing position.
 If a processing stops in the middle, you can restart the process from that position.
Integration with terminals of peripheral equipment

 You can operate peripheral equipment from AMNC 3i.
 Stronger integration between machines and peripheral equipment allows
comprehensive management and operation.
Network operation and maintenance

 Programs created in AP100 and Dr.ABE can be downloaded through the network.
 Operation support software (vFactory, etc.) is supported.
1-2
3. Operation
AMNC 3i starts up and shuts down in conjunction with machines. Turn the power on
or off using the [POWER ON/OFF] button on the NC control panel.
The operation on AMNC 3i is performed by touching the screen. Use the keyboard to
enter characters and numbers. Two-point touch operation is supported, and you can
operate just like you would on a smartphone or tablet. (Use of mouse is supported.)
NOTE
 If you touch to operate wearing gloves, AMNC 3i does not react correctly.
Operating with bare hands is recommended.
Click (tap)
Procedure
Touch a certain position on the screen with
your finger and release.
Use cases
 Pressing a button.
 Selecting an item in a list.
 Starting an input to a grid cell.
 Selecting a line segment or part in a
processing diagram.
Right-click (touch and hold)

Procedure
When you touch and hold a certain position
on the screen with your finger, an animation
appears around your finger. Release when a
circle appears on the screen.
Use cases
 Displaying the Edit List window.
 Displaying a shortcut menu (pop-up
window).
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Drag-and-drop
Procedure
Touch a certain position on the screen and
drag your finger. Release when you reach
the destination.
Use cases
 Moving a part in program edit [PARTS
LAYOUT].
 Changing the schedule list.
Scroll
Procedure
Drag your finger on the screen to display the
section of the list currently not displayed.
Drag up/down to scroll the screen in vertical
direction and drag left/right to scroll the
screen in horizontal direction.
You do not need to touch the scroll bar.
Use cases
 Scrolling the LOAD display.
 Scrolling the schedule list.
Zoom in/out
Procedure
Touch a certain position on the screen with
two fingers. Spread the fingers with
continuous contact with the screen to zoom
in. Pinch in with your fingers to zoom out.
Use cases
 Adjusting the scale of a processing
diagram.
1-4
Rotate
Procedure
Touch an object on the screen with two
fingers. Rotate with your fingers while
keeping continuous contact with the screen
to rotate the object.
Use cases
 Changing an angle of a part in program
edit [PARTS LAYOUT].
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4. User authentication
Purpose of user authentication
Unique display settings for each user
You can change the display language and date format for each user. The software
also remembers the items and display orders that each user sets.
Clarification of operation privilege for each user

An operation privilege level is set for each user. This level determines which screen
operations are restricted.
Logging of user names to history data

In processing results, the operator's user name is logged for each sheet process.
The operation history logs operations by the user who is logged in, and is used for
keeping track the operations and results of his/her work.
Privilege levels
More functions are restricted as the number of level decreases.
Level Description
Level 1 Able to perform minimum operations including power on/off,
zero-return, manual operation, and automatic operation.
NOTE
 When no one is logged in, AMNC 3i imposes the Level 1 restriction

until a user logs in.
Level 2 Able to load programs, load/edit schedules, and perform setups.

You can read a program, but cannot edit or save it.
You can read processing conditions, but cannot edit them.
Level 3 Able to use all functions related to production, including
creating/editing/saving programs, saving schedules, performing setups,
and editing laser conditions.
You cannot, however, use functions related to maintenance and
management of the machine.
Level 4 Able to use functions related to maintenance and management of the
machine, in addition to all functions related to production, including
creating/editing/saving programs, saving schedule, performing setups,
and editing processing conditions.
You cannot, however, conduct Manufacturer Level maintenance work.
Manufacturer Level used by AMADA for maintenance work.
This privilege level is not available to users.
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Part 2
Layout of Main
Display
1. Basic Layout of main display........................................... 2-2

2. Common area.................................................................. 2-4
3. Program mode................................................................. 2-7
3-1. LOAD display............................................................ 2-7
3-2. EDIT PROGRAM display.......................................... 2-9
4. Schedule mode .............................................................. 2-14
4-1. LOAD display........................................................... 2-14
4-2. EDIT PROGRAM display......................................... 2-17
4-3. SCHEDULE display................................................. 2-18
5. CNC mode...................................................................... 2-22
2-1
1. Basic layout of main display
This is the main display of AMNC 3i. Information needed to operate the machine is
put together and shown in each area. The buttons on the display vary depending on
the operating mode, but the display basic layout is the same.
Program mode
[3]
[1]
[2]
[4]
[5]
Schedule mode
[3]
[1]
[2]
[4]
[5]
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[1] Status Header area
This area shows the current NC status, alarm status, and operation status.
[Notification area] at the right shows the notification icons for the user and name of
the logged-in user.
[2] Switch Display Tab area

This area contains tabs for changing what is displayed in [Information Display area].
The number of tabs increases or decreases depending on the operating mode.
[3] Common Tools Window Open Buttons area

Common tools contain functions that are frequently used. When the Common Tools
window is minimized, only the buttons are placed at the right side of the display.
When the Common Tools window opens, the buttons become tabs.
[4] Information Display area

This is where the main display is shown.
[5] Information Display Footer area

Buttons for running a function in [information Display area] are placed in this area.
2-3
2. Common area
Details of Status Header area
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
[6]
[1] Switching menu
The operating mode is changed here. The current operating mode is displayed.
[2] Operation Navigation area

Scheduled end time of the current operation and progress of a schedule are
displayed.
NOTE
If you press the area where the [Scheduled End Time] is displayed during operation,
the display changes to [Scheduled Remaining Time] -> [Elapsed Time] ->
[Scheduled End Time], in this order.
[3] Alarm indicator

This indicator illuminates when there is an alarm or
warning. The number of alarm or warning is also
indicated. Press the button to show a detailed Alarm
window.
REFERENCE
 For details of the Alarm window, refer to

"1-1. Alarm window" in Appendix.
2-4
[4] Device indicator
This shows the status of devices and functions that have direct effect on the
operation. Press the buttons to open the detail windows.
Button Device/Function
Peripheral equipment (Readiness of line unit)
REFERENCE
 For details of line operation readiness, refer to "1-2. Line

Operation Readiness Status window" in Appendix.
Machine (Status of NC unit)
Oscillator (Eco setting)

REFERENCE
 For details of the eco setting, refer to "1-4. Eco Setting window"
in Appendix.
Shutter
Override (Speed override value)

REFERENCE
 For details of speed override setting, refer to "1-3. Override

window" in Appendix.
Safety light curtain
Axis speed
Press the button showing
the axis speed to open the
Axis Setting window.
2-5
[5] Notification area
Notification icons (buttons to check and change the status of peripheral equipment)
for users appear in this area.
REFERENCE
 To log in, log out, or switch users, press [ ] in the [Notification area]. For details,
refer to "2. User login" in Part 3.
NOTICE
 To remove a USB flash drive,

press [ ] in [Notification area].
 If multiple USB devices are
connected, the Drive Eject
window opens.
[6] Integrated indicator bar

The color indicates the operation status.
Status Color Display
Standby Colorless
(Black)
Operating Light blue
Alarm + line operating Yellow
Alarm occurring Red
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3. Program mode
The Program mode is suitable for performing operation of one program just using the
machine. This section explains the layout of the display in the Program mode. For
details, refer to Part 3, Operation, and Parts after it.
3-1. LOAD display

In the Program mode, only one program can be selected on the LOAD display. You
need to use this display to load a program to the EDIT PROGRAM display or
PROCESS MONITOR display.
[5] [4]
[6]
[1]
[2]
[3] [7] [8] [9]

[1] Media Selection area
This area shows the servers and external servers that AMNC 3i is connected to and
the folders in NC. The programs in the selected folder are also listed in [Information
Display area].
[2] MEDIA SETTINGS button

Press the [MEDIA SETTINGS] button to open the Media Settings window. This
window allows you to set which media to be connected.
REFERENCE
 For details of media settings, refer to "2. Selecting media" in Part 5.
[3] FOLDER MANAGER menu

Media folders can be managed in this menu. (e.g., adding and deleting folders.)
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[4] List display method button (DRAWING button)
When the [DRAWING] button is set to ON, the programs list is shown with drawings.
When the [DRAWING] button is pressed to OFF, the programs are listed with
program information.
[5] SEARCH button

Press the [SEARCH] button to filter the programs displayed based on the entered
program name or machine name. To clear the filter, press the [CLEAR] button.
[6] Details button

Press the [Details] button to search for programs with detailed conditions.
REFERENCE
 For details of the search function, refer to "4. Searching for programs" in part 5.
[7] NC DATA IMP./EXP. menu

There are two functions: [NC Data Save] and [NC Data Remove]. These functions
allow you to copy a program to another media or remove it. (This is not possible with
some media.)
REFERENCE
 For details of the NC Data Import/Export function, refer to "3. Managing programs"
in Part 5.
[8] GO TO EDIT PROGRAM button

Press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button to send the selected program to the
EDIT PROGRAM display.
[9] GO TO PROCESS MON. button

After selecting the program you want to run, press the [GO TO PROCESS MON.]
button. The program is sent to NC.
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3-2. EDIT PROGRAM display
There are two modes of the EDIT PROGRAM display in AMNC 3i.
[Draw Mode] allows you to change the laser processing condition or parts layout in
worksheet without looking at the G-code.
In [NC Data Mode] (G-code mode), you can edit the G-code program directly.
The edit modes can be changed based on your objective, by selecting the mode from
[Switch Display] menu at the top-right of the display.
[4] [5]
Draw mode
[1]
[10]
[3]
[2]
[6] [7] [8] [9]
REFERENCE
 For details of displays in these functions and how to use them, refer to "2-1. Edit
Drawing functions" in Part 9.
[1] Menu List area

Select an edit drawing function in this area.
[2] Selected Menu Details area

The function selected in the [Menu List area] appears.
[3] APPLY button and CANCEL button

To apply what you edited in each menu to the G-code, press the [APPLY] button. The
[CANCEL] button clears the edited information.
[4] Switch Display menu

This changes the mode between [Draw Mode] and [NC Data Mode].
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[5] PROGRAM INFO button
When the [PROGRAM INFO] button is pressed to set to ON, you can edit the
program information of the program you are editing.
[6] SAVE button

The Save window opens when you press the [SAVE] button. You can save the
program you are editing to a medium.
[7] NEW button

Press the [NEW] button to discard the program you are editing and create a new
program.
[8] GO TO PROCESS MON. button

When you finish editing the program, press the [GO TO PROCESS MON.] button.
The program is sent to NC.
[9] DISCARD button

If you press the [DISCARD] button, Edit Program exits. You cannot recover the
edited information. Save the program that you want to use later before pressing the
[DISCARD] button.
[10] Draw Commands area

These commands allow you to zoom in/out the processing diagram and change the
settings of the drawing.
Button Name Description
Program-based Auto-scales the size of the drawing based on the
Drawing button processing diagram.
Worksheet-based Auto scales the worksheet size to fit [Draw area].
Drawing button
Drawing Settings Opens the Drawing Settings window.
button
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G-code mode
[1]
[3]
[2]
REFERENCE
 For details of functions in the G-code mode display, refer to "3. G-code mode" in
Part 9.
[1] Program area

Programs are edited in this area. The background color changes based on the E
number setting (cutting condition).
[2] Selected Menu area

Buttons of functions that assist the editing of programs appear in this area.
[3] UNDO button and REDO button

Press the [UNDO] button to undo the last edit. Press the [REDO] button to cancel the
undo operation.
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3-3. PROCESS MONITOR display
The PROCESS MONITOR display shows the processing status in real time. This is
the main display of the Program mode.
[3] [4]
[1]
[2]
[6] [5] [7] [8] [9]

REFERENCE
 For details of the PROCESS MONITOR display, refer to Part 6, Starting program
operations.
[1] Draw area

This area shows the processing diagram. The draw commands are the same as in
the EDIT PROGRAM display. When [Switch Display] -> [DISPLAY NC DATA] is set to
ON, the program is superimposed on to the processing diagram.
[2] Current Values area

Current actual feed rate and coordinate. When the setting under [Switch Display] ->
[CURRENT VALUE] is OFF, the draw area expands as the current values are hidden.
[3] Switch Display menu

This button changes what is shown on the
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[4] PROGRAM INFO button
When the [PROGRAM INFO] button is set to ON, you can check the program
information of the program in the PROCESS MONITOR display.
[5] Operation Settings area

The operation settings buttons that are used frequently in program operations are
shown in this area.
NOTE
 The types of operation settings buttons shown in this area vary depending on the
type of the machine and options used or not.
[6] SAVE button

The Save window appears when you press the [SAVE] button. You can save the
program in the PROCESS MONITOR display to a medium.
[7] OPERATION menu

This allows you to load operation-related functions (Reprocess Sheet, Retry, and
Resume). These are functions to resume the process if it stops in the middle.
NOTE
 The Retry and Resume are optional functions.

REFERENCE
 For details of the Reprocess Sheet function, refer to "6. Reprocessing sheets" in
Part 6.
 For details of the Retry function, refer to "7. Retry" in Part 6.
 For details of the Resume function, refer to "8. Resume" in Part 6.

Press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button to send the program loaded into the
PROCESS MONITOR display to the EDIT PROGRAM display.
[9] SETUP CALCULATION button

Press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button to open the Setup window. The current
device status is compared with the laser processing condition and worksheet
information.
REFERENCE
 For details of the Setup window, refer to "2. Checking setup" in Part 6.
 For details of the settings of setup conditions, refer to "1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view"
in Part 15.
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4. Schedule mode
The Schedule mode is used for consecutive processing of worksheets and automatic
operation using peripheral equipment. The jobs (programs) are transferred according
to preset schedules. This section explains the layout of the display in the Schedule
mode. Descriptions that are the same as those of the Program mode are omitted. For
details, refer to Part 3, Operation, and Parts after it.
4-1. LOAD display

On the LOAD display in the Schedule mode, you can select jobs to be added to the
schedule all at once. You can also select jobs in different folders and media. Always
use this display to add jobs to the schedule list or temporary list.
In the Schedule mode, the LOAD display cannot load jobs to the EDIT PROGRAM
display. To do so, add the job to the schedule list or temporary list and then edit, or
switch to the Program mode.
Load program display
[1]
[2] [3] [4]
[1] PROGRAM button

This button switches what to be loaded. If the [PROGRAM] button is pressed,
programs in the media are shown.
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There are two functions: [NC Data Save] and [NC Data Remove]. These functions
allow you to copy the program to another media or remove it. (This is not possible
with some media.)
REFERENCE
 For details of the NC Data Import/Export function, refer to "3. Managing programs"
in Part 5.
[3] GO TO SCHEDULE button

Press the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button to add the selected program to the end of the
schedule list.
NOTE
 The window opened after pressing the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button varies
depending on the device configuration.
 If there is no peripheral equipment or when it is connected to LST (shuttle table) or
AS (pallet changer), the Process Quantity Input window opens.
 If other peripheral equipment is connected, the JOB Settings window opens.
 To add the program to the schedule list without opening the Process Quantity Input
window or JOB Settings window, change the settings by [OPTIONS] tab.
REFERENCE
 For details of adding programs to the schedule list, refer to "2. Adding jobs" in Part
7.
[4] GO TO REGISTRATION button

Press the [GO TO REGISTRATION] button to add the selected program to the end of
the temporary list.
NOTE
 The display shown after pressing the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button varies
depending on the device configuration.
 If there is no peripheral equipment or when it is connected to a shuttle or AS, the
Process Quantity Input window opens.
 If other peripheral equipment is connected, the JOB Settings window opens.
 To add the program to the schedule list without opening the Process Quantity Input
window or JOB Settings window, change the settings by [OPTIONS] tab.
REFERENCE
 For details of adding programs to the temporary list, refer to "2. Adding jobs" and
"3. Utilizing temporary list" in Part 7.
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Load schedule display
[1]
[2] [3] [4] [5]

[1] SCHEDULE button
This area switches what to be loaded. If the [SCHEDULE] button is selected,
schedules in the media are shown. Lists cannot be shown with diagrams.
[2] SCHEDULE DETAILS button

When you press the [SCHEDULE DETAILS] button, details of jobs added to the
selected schedule appear in the list.

In the Load schedule display you can only use [NC Data Remove].

Press the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button to add the selected schedule to the end of the
schedule list. The quantity and worksheet information saved in the schedule are
applied.
[5] GO TO REGISTRATION button

Press the [GO TO REGISTRATION] button to add the selected schedule to the end
of the temporary list. The quantity and worksheet information saved in the schedule
are applied.
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4-2. EDIT PROGRAM display
In the Schedule mode, a schedule list is shown at the right side of the EDIT
PROGRAM display. You can view the progress of the schedule operation while you
are editing a program.
The edit function can be used in the same way as in the Program mode.
REFERENCE
 For details of the Draw mode display, refer to "2. Draw mode" in Part 9.
 For details of functions in the G-code mode display, refer to "3. G-code mode" in
Part 9.
[1] [2]
When you finish editing the program, press the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button. The
program before editing is replaced with the edited program.
[2] DISCARD button

If you press [DISCARD] button, Edit Program exits. You cannot recover the edited
information. Save the program that you want to use later before pressing the
[DISCARD] button.
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4-3. SCHEDULE display
The SCHEDULE display allows you to view the progress of schedule operations and
edit schedules. This is the main display of the Schedule mode.
[1]
[3]
[2]
[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
REFERENCE
 For details of the SCHEDULE display, refer to Part 7, Preparing Schedules.
[1] Schedule list

Jobs to be run can be shown and edited in this list. The list has one job per line and
the color and icon change according to the job status.
[2] Temporary list

Jobs added in this list are not run. This is a list to add jobs temporarily and the list can
be edited. The column items are the same as the item in the schedule list.
NOTE
 Jobs can be moved between the schedule list and temporary list. There are three
ways to do this.
 In [EDIT LIST] menu, select [GO TO SCHEDULE] or [GO TO PROGRAM].
 In the temporary list, press the [▲] or [▼] button.
 Drag-and-drop the job to the destination list.
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[3] Preview area
A preview is shown in this area when the [PREVIEW MODE] button is set to ON. You
can view the processing diagram of the selected job, worksheet information, and
size.
[4] PREVIEW MODE button

A preview is shown in [Preview area] when the [PREVIEW MODE] button is set to
ON.
[5] SAVE menu

You can save the program or schedule.
Select [SAVE] -> [Program] to save each program in
the selected jobs as separate programs.
Select [SAVE] -> [Schedule] to create and save
schedule data based on the selected jobs.
[6] JOB SETTINGS button

The JOB Settings window opens when you press the [JOB SETTINGS] button.
Select multiple jobs to change their settings all at once.
REFERENCE
 For details of the JOB Settings window, refer to "5. Editing on JOB Settings
window" in part 7.
[7] SKIP button

Press the [SKIP] button to enable or clear the skip setting on the selected job.
[8] SCHEDULE SETTINGS menu

You can make the start and end settings on jobs in
the schedule list.
REFERENCE
 For details of Schedule Settings, refer to "4. Editing

schedule list" part in 7.
NOTE
 The end schedule can be specified only when the

machine is connected to peripheral equipment
other than LST or AS.
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[9] DELETE button
The DELETE window opens when you press the [DELETE] button. This deletes
selected jobs.
[10] [EDIT LIST] menu

Press this button to load a function to edit the
schedule list and temporary list. Select the
appropriate job firstly.
REFERENCE
 For details of Edit List, refer to "4. Editing schedule

list" in Part 7.

Press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button to send the program in the selected job
to the EDIT PROGRAM display. You can press this button only when a single job is
selected.
[12] SETUP CALCULATION button

Press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button to run the setup calculation on the
schedule list. The result appears as an icon in the schedule list. Press the icon to
open the Setup window.
REFERENCE
 For details of the settings of setup conditions, refer to "1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view"
in Part 15.
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4-4. PROCESS MONITOR display
In the Schedule mode, a schedule list is shown at the left side of the PROCESS
MONITOR display. You can view the progress of the schedule operation while
checking the processing status.
REFERENCE
 For details of the PROCESS MONITOR display, refer to Part 8. Starting Schedule
Operations.
[1] [2]
[1] OPERATION menu
This allows you to load operation-related functions.
You can start the Reprocess Sheet function if the process stops in the middle of the
schedule operation. The job is divided, and the operation is restarted with the
worksheet clamped (Work On) on the machine.
NOTE
 The Retry and Resume functions cannot be used in the Schedule mode.
REFERENCE
 For details of the Reprocess Sheet function and job division, refer to "5.
Reprocessing sheets" in Part 8.
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Press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button to send the program loaded into the
PROCESS MONITOR display to the EDIT PROGRAM display.
NOTE
 If another program is send to the EDIT PROGRAM display from the PROCESS
MONITOR display when you are editing program, what you edited in the program
will be deleted. Take care when sending a program edited for the Reprocess Sheet
function (a program not added to the schedule or temporary list) from the
PROCESS MONITOR display to EDIT PROGRAM display.
5. CNC mode
In addition to the Program mode and Schedule mode, there is the CNC mode.
Operations are performed using programs transferred to CNC.
NOTE
 Programs cannot be loaded, saved, or edited in the CNC mode.

 Programs added to the PROCESS MONITOR display are discarded if you switch
from the CNC mode to another mode.
 When the setting under [PANEL] in Common Tools -> [PERIPHERAL MACHINE]
-> [DNC] is ON, the mode changes to the DNC mode. The DNC mode runs the
operations by loading programs from external devices.
REFERENCE
 For more information on the operation settings, refer to "3. PANEL tab" in Part 10.
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Part 3
Operation
1. Starting AMNC 3i ............................................................. 3-2

2. User login ........................................................................ 3-3
3. Zero-returning.................................................................. 3-4
4. Manual operation............................................................. 3-7
5-1. Selecting operating mode......................................... 3-9
5-2. Preparing Programs ................................................. 3-9
5-3. Starting program operations .................................... 3-10
6. Running schedule operations......................................... 3-11
6-1. Selecting operating mode........................................ 3-11
6-2. Preparing schedules................................................ 3-11
6-3. Starting schedule operations ................................... 3-12
7. Exiting AMNC 3i ............................................................. 3-13
NOTE
 This Part explains the basic operations in AMNC 3i. Be sure to read this section if
you have never used AMNC 3i.
3-1
1. Starting AMNC 3i
This section explains the procedure of starting AMNC 3i when the machine is not
powered on.
1. Check the surrounding area for safety and then turn the circuit breaker switch for
the machine and oscillator to ON.
2. Press the [POWER ON/OFF] button on the NC control panel.
3. A startup animation of AMNC 3i appears. Please wait.
4. The warning window opens the first time you start AMNC 3i each day. Read the
message and press the [OK] button.
The icons in the warning window will vary depending on a region.
5. The main display appears.
If there is an alarm, the alarm window opens.
6. Check the details of the alarm and clear the alarm.
7. When the alarm is cleared, the startup of AMNC 3i is completed.
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2. User login
Log in before using the machine. When you log in, a display appears based on the
user profile and you can operate with the level.
NOTE
 If you will not be using the user authentication function, the following login
operation is unnecessary.
1. Check the user name in [Notification

area] at the top-right of the display.
If there is no user name or if another

user's user name is displayed, follow
the procedure below.
2. Press the [ ]. The Switch User window opens.
REFERENCE
 If the [ ] is not displayed, contact the administrator of the machine.
 For the procedure of displaying the [ ], refer to "1-2. REGISTER USER

view" in Part 14.
3. Select a user name, enter the password, and then press the [LOG IN] button.
The display language and date/time format will change.
NOTE
 If you forget your password, contact the administrator of the machine.

 For the procedure of initializing your password, refer to "1-2. REGISTER
USER view" in Part 14.
[1]
[4]
[2] [3]
3-3
[1] LOG OUT button
Pressing the [LOG OUT] button clears the current user authentication. The
authentication level of AMNC 3i is set to the lowest level (level 1) when no user is
logged in.
[2] CHANGE SETTINGS button

Press the [CHANGE SETTINGS] button to edit the settings of the currently logged in
user.
[3] CHANGE PASSWORD button

Press the [CHANGE PASSWORD] button to change the password of the currently
logged in user.
[4] User Names List area

This is the list of users who can use the system. Select a user name from this list
when logging in.
3. Zero-returning
Use the RET. window to zero-return.
The machine starts in the RETRACT mode and the RET. window opens automatically.
Be sure to zero-return first.
[1]
[2]
[4]
[3]
[7]
[5] [6]
3-4
[1] RET. button
The [RET.] button is shown at the top-left on a display when the machine is in the
RETRACT mode. When the RET. button is set to on, the RET. window is
superimposed on to [Information Display area].
The [RET.] button and RET. window are hidden when the mode is changed to an NC
mode other than RETRACT.
[2] ABSOLUTE POSITION button and MACHINE POSITION button

Select the coordinate system to be used in the display.
[3] Coordinate notes

Notes regarding the axis direction of the machine.
[4] ALL AXES button and EACHAXIS button

This sets which axis (axes) to zero-return.
When [ALL AXES] button is set to ON, all axes are zero-returned.
If the zero-returning of all axes is already completed, a check mark is placed on the
[ALL AXES] button.
When [EACHAXIS] button is set to ON, only the selected axis is zero-returned.
[5] Axis Select buttons

This shows the names of axes in the machine and their coordinates. Press these
items one by one to set them to ON.
For a button of each axis, a check mark is placed if its current coordinate matches
the origin coordinate.
[6] PERIPHERAL MACHINE button

You can select whether or not to zero-return peripheral equipment.
A check mark is placed if zero-returning of peripheral equipment is completed.
NOTE
 This [PERIPHERAL MACHINE] button appears only when the machine is

connected to peripheral equipment other than LST.
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[7] Action Select area
This area shows operation settings buttons that are frequently used when performing
zero-returns.
NOTE
Zero-returning all axes

1. Clear any alarm occurring in the
machine and peripheral equipment.
2. Press [RETRACT] button on the NC

control panel to switch the NC mode to
RETRACT. The [START] button on the
NC control panel starts flashing.
3. Set the [ALL AXES] button to ON.
When zero-returning the peripheral equipment at the same time, set the
[PERIPHERAL MACHINE] button to ON.
4. Check the surrounding area for safety. (The machine and peripheral equipment
move when zero-return is performed.)
5. To start the zero-return of axes, press

the [START] button on the NC control
panel.
6. When the zero-return is completed,

check marks are placed on the [ALL
AXES] button, [Axis Select] buttons and
[PERIPHERAL MACHINE] button.
Zero-returning each axis

1. Clear any alarm occurring in the machine and peripheral equipment.
2. Press [RETRACT] button on the NC control panel to switch the NC mode to

RETRACT.
3. Set the [EACHAXIS] button to ON.
4. Set the [Axis Select] button to ON for axis which you want to be zero-returned.
To zero-return peripheral equipment only, press again the [Axis Select] button to
set it to OFF and select only the [PERIPHERAL MACHINE] button.
5. Check the surrounding area for safety. The machine and peripheral equipment
move when zero-return is performed.
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6. To start the zero-return of axes, press the [START] button on the NC control
panel.
7. When the zero-return is completed, a check mark is placed on the [Axis Select]
button and [PERIPHERAL MACHINE] button.
4. Manual operation
When moving the axis to the processing start position or safely retracting the head or
worksheet, you can move the axis manually. User the MAN. window for the manual
operation.
NOTE
 Each axis can be moved with the handwheel control box, but this is not shown on
the MAN. window.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[5]
[4]
[1] MAN. button
The [MAN.] button is shown at the top-left on a display when the machine is in the
MANUAL mode. When the MAN. button is set to on, the MAN. window is
superimposed on to [Information Display area]. The MAN. window is hidden when
the [MAN.] button is deselected.
The [MAN.] button and MAN. window are hidden when the NC mode is changed to a
mode other than MANUAL.
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[2] ABSOLUTE POSITION button and MACHINE POSITION button
Select the coordinate system to be used in the display.
[3] Coordinate notes

Notes regarding the axis direction of the machine.
[4] Axis Select button

This shows the names of axes in the machine and their coordinates.
For button of each axis, a check mark is placed if its current coordinate matches the
origin coordinate.
[5] Action Select area

This area shows operation settings buttons that are frequently used in manual
operations.
NOTE
Moving axes manually

1. Clear any alarm occurring in the machine and peripheral equipment.
2. On the NC control panel, switch the NC

mode to MANUAL.
3. Select the button for the axis that you

want to move.
4. Check the surrounding area for safety.
5. The axis moves while you press the [+]

or [-] button on the NC control panel.
Make sure that it does not collide with
worksheet or result in overtravel.
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5. Running program operations
This section explains the procedure of selecting a program and running a program
operation.
5-1. Selecting operating mode

1. Start AMNC 3i, zero-return the axes, and clear any alarm events.
2. Press [MEMORY] button on the NC

MEMORY.
3. Select [Switching] -> [Program] to

switch the operating mode to Program.
NOTE
 The operating mode cannot be

changed when an automatic
operation is running.
5-2. Preparing Programs

1. Touch the [LOAD] tab to open the LOAD display.
2. In [Media Selection area], select the folder

where the target program is saved.
3. Select the program.
4. To start the processing right away, press the [GO

TO PROCESS MON.] button. Proceed to the
steps in "5-3. Starting program operations" in
this Part.
To edit the program, press the [GO TO EDIT

PROGRAM] button.
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5. Press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button to show the EDIT PROGRAM
display.
Review the processing diagram and program information, and edit the
information as necessary.
6. When you finish editing, press the [GO TO PROCESS MON.] button.
NOTE
 When the program is transferred to the PROCESS MONITOR display, the

Setup window may open in some cases. Check the current device status of
the nozzles and lens and the worksheet being used, press the [COMPLETE
SETUP] button, and then press the [CLOSE] button.
REFERENCE
5-3. Starting program operations

1. Check the area surrounding the machine for safety.
2. Check that items in [Operation Settings area] and [PANEL] in Common Tools are
set correctly.
3. Check setting of the controls on the NC control panel and the displayed value of
the [Override] button on the [Device indicator].
4. Check the current position of the laser head.
(1) If the Program starts from the zero-return position, make sure the
zero-return is completed.
(2) If the Program starts from another position, move the laser head. To do so,
you can use [Positioning (Rapid Traverse):G00] in utilities, switch the NC
mode to MANUAL, or use the handwheel control box.
5. When ready, start the operation. Press the [START] button on the NC control
panel.
6. The color of the [Integrated indicator bar] changes during operation. Wait until
the operation is completed.
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6. Running schedule operations
This section explains the procedure of setting up a schedule from multiple programs
and running a schedule operation. The display layout varies depending on the
configuration of peripheral equipment, but the basic procedure is the same.
6-1. Selecting operating mode

1. Start AMNC 3i, zero-return the axes, and clear any alarm events.
2. Press [MEMORY] button on the NC

MEMORY.
3. Select [Switching] -> [Schedule] to

switch the operating mode to Schedule.
NOTE
 The operating mode cannot be

changed when an automatic
4. To run a schedule operation that uses

peripheral equipment, follow
procedures bellow. Set [Line Control] to
ON in [Operation Settings area], or set
the setting under [PANEL] in Common
Tools -> [PERIPHERAL MACHINE] ->
[Line Control] to ON.
6-2. Preparing schedules

2. In [Media Selection area], select the folder

where the target program is saved.
3. Select the program (job). You can add up to 999 jobs to a schedule.
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4. Select where to add the selected program to.
In this procedure, press the [GO TO

SCHEDULE] button to add the program to the
schedule list.
To add the program to the temporary list, press

the [GO TO REGISTRATION] button.
5. The Process Quantity Input window opens for each job added. The amount of
information displayed increases or decreases depending on the configuration of
peripheral equipment.
Enter the numbers at [Schedule] and [Normal Exit] of The Process Quantity
Input window and then press the [OK] button.
REFERENCE
 All jobs can be added to the list by default without performing checks. For
details, refer to "2. Adding jobs" in Part 7.
6. When you finish adding jobs to the schedule list, the SCHEDULE display
appears.
7. To run the setup calculation, press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button. Icons
are placed on jobs that require setups.
8. The schedule can be edited. When doing so, consider the result of the setup
calculation.
(1) To fix the program, select a job and press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM]
button.
(2) To change the order in the schedule, use the [EDIT LIST] menu.
REFERENCE
 For details of editing schedules, refer to Part 7, Preparing Schedules.
6-3. Starting schedule operations

1. Check the area surrounding the machine for safety.
2. Check that items in [Operation Settings area] and [PANEL] in Common Tools are
set correctly.
3. Check setting of the controls on the NC control panel and the displayed value of
the [Override] button on the [Device indicator].
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4. Check the current position of the laser head.
(1) If the program starts from the zero-return position, make sure the
zero-return is completed.
(2) If the program starts from another position, move the laser head. To do so,
you can use [Positioning (Rapid Traverse):G00] in utilities, switch the NC
mode to MANUAL, or use the handwheel control box.
5. When ready, start the operation. Press the [START] button on the NC control
panel.
6 If necessary, the Program of the job for which the processing has not been
started yet can be edited. Open the SCHEDULE display.
(1) The job that is running or reserved (next job) cannot be edited.
(2) Select a job that is not reserved and be sure to finish editing before the job
is reserved.
7. Exiting AMNC 3i
The machine's power should be turned off while the AMNC 3i is still running.
1. Check that the machine and peripheral equipment are in the standby state.
(1) Check that there is no movement in the machine and peripheral equipment.
(2) To check the current status, look at [Device indicator] in [Status Header
area].
2. Check the surrounding area for safety.
3. When you press the [POWER ON/OFF] button on the NC control panel, a
buzzer sounds several times. You can cancel the OFF process by pressing the
[POWER ON/OFF] button again while the buzzer is still sounding.
4. The AMNC 3i blank shuts down automatically. Please wait.
5. After several minutes, the circuit breaker switch of the machine is tripped
automatically.
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3-14
Part 4
Selecting
Operating Mode
1. Type of operating mode................................................... 4-2

2. Selecting Program mode................................................. 4-3
3. Selecting Schedule mode ............................................... 4-3
4-1
1. Type of operating mode
This section explains the features of each operating mode. Change the operating
mode based on what you want to do, before using the machine.
Program mode
Features
 Runs programs transferred to the PROCESS MONITOR display.
 Processes one sheet in each operation.
Functions available only in Program mode

 Process Quantity (optional)
 Retry (optional)
 Resume (optional)
Schedule mode
Features
 Runs while transferring programs set as jobs in the schedule list to the PROCESS
MONITOR display in sequence.
 Processes scheduled number of sheets that are set as jobs.
 Runs all specified jobs consecutively in each operation.
 Coordinates with peripheral equipment. It is possible to just use the machine.
 Suitable for mass production and continuous operation during night hours.
Functions available only in Schedule mode

 Pallet Auto Change (Schedule function)
 End Reservation Settings (Schedule function)
CNC mode
Features
 Specifies programs added to NC with 0 numbers and runs these programs.
 This mode is usually not used. Many of the functions in AMNC 3i become
unavailable in this mode.
 Programs in the PROCESS MONITOR display are reset if you switch from the
CNC mode to another mode.
4-2
2. Selecting Program mode
To switch to the Program mode, select [Switching] ->
[Program].
The PROCESS MONITOR display appears.
The operating mode cannot be changed when an
3. Selecting Schedule mode

To switch to the Schedule mode, select [Switching] ->
[Schedule].
The SCHEDULE display appears.
The operating mode cannot be changed when an
4-3
4-4
Part 5
Preparing
Programs
1. Preparing to load programs............................................. 5-2

2. Selecting media............................................................... 5-3
3. Managing programs ........................................................ 5-4
3-1. Saving NC data ........................................................ 5-4
3-2. Removing NC data ................................................... 5-5
3-3. Managing folders ...................................................... 5-6
4. Searching for programs................................................... 5-7
4-1. Simple search ....................................................... 5-7
4-2. Advanced search .................................................. 5-7
4-3. Barcode search..................................................... 5-8
5. Loading programs into PROCESS MONITOR display.... 5-9
5-1
1. Preparing to load programs
The processing is started by first loading a program. When you have determined
which operating mode to use, touch the [LOAD] tab to open the LOAD display.
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2. Selecting media
Programs are saved not just in NC, but also in servers, external media, and folders of
servers and external media. To receive programs from these locations, you need to
set the media settings.
Press the [MEDIA SETTINGS] button to show the Media Settings window.
[1] [2] [3] [4]
[1] Check box

Select the media to be shown in [Media Selection area].
[2] Access Point column

If the type of media is server, enter the IP address or computer name of the server. If
the type is external media, specify the path.
You can also press the [REFERENCE] button to select the computer name from a
list.
[3] Confirm column

Press the [CONNECT] button to test the connection. The result appears as an icon.
Depending on the environment, it may take several seconds to tens of seconds
before the result is shown. The connection test succeeded if "OK" is displayed. If the
result is "NG", check the access point and the network connection, and then test the
connection again.
[4] Search Subfolders

If the [DISABLE] is displayed, only the programs in the selected folder are shown. If
the [ENABLE] is displayed, the programs in the subfolders of the selected folder are
also shown.
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3. Managing programs
In the [NC DATA IMP./EXP.] menu, you can copy and
delete programs.
When selecting multiple programs, select [NC DATA
IMP./EXP.] -> [MULTIPLE SELECTION] to place a
check mark on it.
NOTE
 When you select multiple programs, you cannot

load these programs onto the EDIT PROGRAM
display or PROCESS MONITOR display.
3-1. Saving NC data

NC Data Save is a function to copy a program in the
NC or server to another folder.
When a program is selected, you can press [NC
DATA IMP./EXP.] -> [NC Data Save]. When [NC Data
Save] is pressed, the Save window opens.
[1]
[2] [3]
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[1] REMOVED FROM LIST button
Place check marks for programs in the list and then press the [REMOVED FROM
LIST] button to indicate not to save the selected programs.
[2] COPY button

This button is for copying and saving programs in the list. Select the save destination
folder and then press the [COPY] button. If there is another program with the same
name in the save destination, the existing program is overwritten.
[3] MOVE button

This button is for moving programs in the list. Select the save destination folder and
then press the [MOVE] button. The program is removed from the source folder.
3-2. Removing NC data

NC Data Remove is a function to remove a program
in Program in servers cannot be removed.
When a program is selected, you can press [NC
DATA IMP./EXP.] -> [NC Data Remove]. When [NC
Data Remove] is pressed, the Confirm Delete
window opens.
In the Schedule mode, schedules in NC can be
removed in the same manner.
You cannot restore programs once they are removed.

When the Confirm Delete window opens, check the list and then press the [OK]
button.
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3-3. Managing folders
Functions available in [FOLDER MANAGER] menu vary depending on the type of
media selected. You cannot add or deleted folders in the case of servers or external
media (SDD format).
And the pop-up menu appears when you press directly and hold the folder icon in the
list. This menu provides the same functions.
Add to [Frequently-Used Folders]

Folders can be added to [Frequently-Used
Folders] at the top of [Media Selection area].
You can use this function regardless of the
media type.
[Frequently-Used Folders] are managed
separately for each user.
Select a folder and press [Add to
frequently-Used Folders.]
To remove a folder from [Frequently-Used

Folders], press [Remove from
Frequently-Used Folders].
Delete Folder
This deletes selected folders. The programs inside these folders are also deleted.
Add Folder
This adds a new folder. You can add a folder
in external media other than NC and SDD
format media.
You can not add a sub folder.
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4. Searching for programs
When you search for a program, the search is run on the selected folder. After the
search, only the programs that match the search condition appear.
You can display up to 99 programs in the search result. If there are more programs in
the search result, only the first 99 programs are displayed. Narrow down the
programs to be displayed by adding search conditions.
4-1. Simple search

In simple search, you can just set the program name and machine name for the
search condition. Enter the conditions at the top of the LOAD display and then press
the [SEARCH] button.
NOTE
 Asterisks (*) can be used as wild card in the search.

 Press the [CLEAR] button to clear the search condition. If you press the [SEARCH]
button again, all programs in the folder appear.
4-2. Advanced search

To narrow down the searching of programs with more detailed conditions, use
advanced search. Press [Details] button at the left side of the [SEARCH] button to
open the Search window.
The number of search conditions you can set increases or decreases depending on
the type of media.
In case of NC
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In case of servers (vSDD)
NOTE
 Asterisks (*) can be used as wild card in the search.

 Press the [CLEAR] button to clear the search condition. If you press the [SEARCH]
button, all programs in the folder appear.
4-3. Barcode search

2. Use the included barcode reader to read the bar code printed on the work
instruction.
3. The target program is selected automatically.
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5. Loading programs into PROCESS MONITOR display
When you have selected a program for a
program operation, press the [GO TO
PROCESS MON.] button to load the
program into the PROCESS MONITOR
display.
And pressing the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button loads the program into the EDIT
PROGRAM display.
If the condition to load the program is not right, the Message Center window opens.
Follow the instructions in the message.
NOTE
 When you load a program into the PROCESS MONITOR display, the program is
also transferred to NC.
 If a laser condition specified by M102 instruction exists in the program, the laser
condition is also changed.
 If the NC mode is set to other than MEMORY, the program cannot be loaded into
the PROCESS MONITOR display.
 When an automatic operation is running, the program cannot be loaded into the
 If another program with the same name is already loaded into the PROCESS
MONITOR display or EDIT PROGRAM display, the Message Center window. The
content of the programs may vary between those saved in a media and those that
are loaded into a display.
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5-10
Part 6
Starting Program
Operations
1. To show PROCESS MONITOR display .......................... 6-2

2. Checking setup................................................................ 6-2
3. Laser setup...................................................................... 6-3
4. Worksheet setup ............................................................. 6-4
5-1. If machine stops during automatic operation............ 6-5
7. Retry................................................................................ 6-8
8. Resume .......................................................................... 6-10
6-1
NOTE
●This part assumes that a program is already loaded into the PROCESS MONITOR
display. An explanation is provided on how to start a process with the loaded
program.
1. To show PROCESS MONITOR display

The PROCESS MONITOR display is the main display of the Program mode.
If a program is loaded into the PROCESS MONITOR display, its name is shown and
the part to be processed is drawn on the display.
2. Checking setup
When a program is loaded into the process monitor, the Setup window may appear in
some cases. In this case, setup must be performed before starting the process.
The result of setup calculation is shown in different tabs for each type. The icon of the
setup that requires further work turns red. When the work for each tab is completed,
press the [COMPLETE SETUP] button to set it to ON at the bottom-right of the
window.
If there is an error during setup calculation, the [SETUP ERROR] tab is enabled.
Touch the tab and follow the instructions in the error information and remedy
displayed.
When all setups are completed, press the [CLOSE] button. If you press the [CLOSE]
button without completing the setup, you can open the PROCESS MONITOR display
with the setups not yet completed. However, there may be an alarm when you start
the operation.
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REFERENCE
 The settings of the Check Setup function can be changed in [SETUP CONFIG.] in
OPTIONS. For details, refer to "1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view" in Part 15.
 To recalculate the setup for the program loaded into the PROCESS MONITOR
display, press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button.
3. Laser setup
If there is a laser setup, the [LASER] tab is enabled.
[1] [2] [3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[1] Current Laser column

This is the current device status for nozzles and lens.
[2] Setup Laser column

The device needs to be changed to the status shown in this section. Those varying
from the status in [Current Laser] are shown in red characters.
[3] Adjustment Items area

When the installation status is changed, adjust the items shown in this section. When
the adjustment is completed, place a check mark . When you finish to place check
marks for all adjustments, the setup is completed.
[4] Utility buttons

You can load utilities needed to perform the adjustments. These utilities can be
executed with the Setup window still opened.
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[5] COMPLETE SETUP button
The [COMPLETE SETUP] button is enabled when you finish all adjustments. To
finish the laser setup, press the [COMPLETE SETUP] button.
[6] CLOSE button

Press the [CLOSE] button to close the Setup window. To view the Setup window
again, press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button in the PROCESS MONITOR
display.
4. Worksheet setup
If there is a worksheet setup, the [MATERIAL] tab is enabled.
Set the worksheet shown in the [Setup Material] onto the machine. When this is done,
press the [COMPLETE SETUP] button.
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5. Running program operations
Check the surrounding area for safety and then press
the [START] button on the NC control panel to start
the automatic operation.
With some programs, the automatic operation starts
after the head position is moved.
Check where a red cross symbol is displayed in the
processing diagram. This is the reference position
specified by the program.
The value of the reference position is shown in the
scale display in the processing diagram.
Use one of three methods below to move the head.
 Use [Positioning (Rapid Traverse): G00] in utilities.
 Press the axis feed buttons in the MANUAL mode.
 Use the handwheel control box.
5-1. If machine stops during automatic operation

The machine may stop for some reason during automatic operation. First check the
surrounding area for safety. The reason for stoppage is shown in the Alarm window.
Follow the instructions displayed.
REFERENCE
 For more information on the Alarm window, refer to "1-1. Alarm window" in
Appexdix.
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6. Reprocessing sheets
Reprocess Sheet is a function to create a program that starts a process from the
middle, based on the program that stopped during automatic operation.
Reprocess Sheet operation (Program mode)

1. If the machine stops, clear any alarm occurring
in the machine and peripheral equipment.
Remove any thing that may hinder the process.
2. Select [OPERATION] -> [Reprocess Sheet].
3. The Reprocess Sheet window opens.
The section where the processing was interrupted is indicated with a bold line,
and the corresponding line in the program is selected.
4. Select a line segment in the figure to specify that position as the resume
position.
5. You can also use buttons to specify the resume position.
Button name Action

PRE. ELEMENT button The resume position shifts by one element.
and NEXT ELEMENT
button
PRE. PATH button and The resume position shifts by one path.
NEXT PATH button
PRE. PARTS button and This specifies the starting part in multiple-part
NEXT PARTS button processing.
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6. When the resume position is determined, press the [GENERATE NC DATA]
button.
7. If you are satisfied with the program created, press the [REGISTER] button. The
program is sent to NC.
NOTE
 If you want to correct the resume position, press the [RETURN TO CREATE]
button.
8. If you start the processing immediately, press the [START] button on the NC
control panel.
If you do not want to start the processing immediately, you can save the
program to a media. The Save window opens when you press the [SAVE]
button.
9. When the operation of the program created in Reprocess Sheet is finished, the
display returns to the original program.
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7. Retry
The Retry is a function of specifying the resume position feeding or returning from the
middle or start position of the program on a part basis (pierce point) and on a block
basis (single block).
NOTICE
 Before using the Retry function, the Z-axis must be raised to prevent the head from
striking an obstacle during its travel.
NOTE
 The following functions and commands do not operate properly:

(1) HS Edge Detection function (G121 and G122)
(2) OVS function (G140, G141, and G149)
(3) Measuring Probe function (G120)
(4) Repositioning (G25 and G27)
 When you reset alarm and then use the Retry function from the beginning of the
program, be sure to return each axis to the start position. Otherwise the axes do
not operate properly.
 Retry function is an optional function. If the option is not enabled, the [Retry] button
is not shown on the display.
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Retry operation
2. Turn the SHUTTER keyswitch on the NC control

panel to OFF.
3. Move the head to the start position.
4. Select [OPERATION] -> [Retry].
The Retry window opens.
5. To move an axis, set one of the buttons below to ON and then press the
[START] button on the NC control panel. Move the axes to the resume position
of the process.
Button name Action

Prev Part button Set this button to ON and press the [START] button on
the NC control panel to move the axis to the start position
of the previous process path (pierce position).
In the case of multiple-part processing program, the axis
is moved to the previous part reference point.
Next Part button Set this button to ON and press the [START] button on
the NC control panel to move the axis to the start position
of the next process path (pierce position).
In the case of multiple-part processing program, the axis
is moved to the next part reference point.
Prev Block button Set this button to ON and press the [START] button on
the NC control panel to move the axis to the previous
block.
Next Block button Set this button to ON and press the [START] button on
the NC control panel to move the axis to the next block.
6. Press the [CLOSE] button to close the Retry window.
7. Turn the [SHUTTER] keyswitch on the NC control panel to ON.
8. To resume the process, press the [START] button on the NC control panel.
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8. Resume
If the process stops when the [STOP] button is pressed or for other reasons, the
Resume function returns the axes swiftly to the stopped position, even after the axes
were moved from the stopped position.
NOTE
 The Resume function should be used in the Program mode. It does not function
properly in the Schedule mode.
 Never perform the following operations before using the Resume function.
Otherwise the machine may not operate properly.
(1) Load another program to operate the machine
(2) Edit the resume program
(3) Change the laser processing conditions
(4) Change the ON/OFF setting under [PANEL] in Common Tools -> [LASER] ->
[Tracing Sensor]
 The following functions and commands do not operate properly:
(1) HS Edge Detection function (G121 and G122)
(2) OVS function (G140, G141, and G149)
(3) Measuring Probe function (G120)
(4) Repositioning (G25 and G27)
 The Resume is an optional function. If the option is not enabled, the [Resume]
button is not shown on the display.
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Resume operation
1. Reset the NC and clear the automatic operation
status.

You may move the axis or zero-return.
3. Select [OPERATION] -> [Resume].
The Resume window opens.
5. To move the axes, set the [Resume] button in the window to ON, and then press
the [START] button on the NC control panel.
6. When the axes are moved to the stopped positions, the Resume window closes.
7. To resume the process, press the [START] button on the NC control panel again.
NOTE
 Depending on the resume position, the machine may be unable to resume its
operation properly due to a processing defect, for example. In such a case, use the
Retry function to adjust the processing resume position.
 The Resume function cannot be used if an automatic operation is under way. The
NC needs to be reset.
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6-12
Part 7
Preparing
Schedules
1. Schedule list and temporary list ...................................... 7-2

2. Adding jobs...................................................................... 7-3
3. Utilizing temporary list ..................................................... 7-5
4. Editing schedule list......................................................... 7-5
5. Editing on JOB Settings window ..................................... 7-9
6. Checking setup............................................................... 7-11
7-1
1. Schedule list and temporary list
There are two types of list for managing jobs on the SCHEDULE display.
Schedule list
This list contains schedules that start when the [START] button on the NC control
panel is pressed in the Schedule mode.
This list is also used as the target of schedule setup.
The list with the same content is displayed also on the EDIT PROGRAM display and
Temporary list
The temporary list is used to save jobs that should be excluded from the schedule
operation.
Jobs can be moved between the schedule list and temporary list.
Jobs in the temporary list are not included in the setup calculation.
You can use a drag-and-drop operation or press a button to display or hide these
jobs.
Both lists support the preview mode display.
Icons in the program name column

An icon may appear at the left side of the program name. We recommend checking
the information of the program with the icon before starting the operation.
Icon Description
The laser processing conditions set in the program are not registered in
the machine. An alarm will occur for this job when the operation starts.
G92 (origin setting) value in the program does not match the machine
origin.
7-2
2. Adding jobs
To add a job to the schedule list and temporary list, you can either load a schedule or
select a program.
Loading schedule
1. Change the mode of the LOAD display to the
Schedule mode.
2. Select schedule data in a media and then press

the [GO TO SCHEDULE] or [GO TO
REGISTRATION] button.
3. Press the [SCHEDULE DETAILS] button to open the settings window. And you
can view the information of jobs registered.
Displayed items shown in the settings window vary depending on the equipment
configuration.
Process Quantity Input window (for machine with LST or AS or without

peripheral equipment)
You need to enter the settings for each job added to the schedule, but you can press
the [ALL OK] button if the jobs can be added with the same values set in the
schedule data.
To change the settings later, call the JOB Settings window from the SCHEDULE
display.
NOTE
 The number of setting items displayed increase or decrease depending on the

equipment configuration.
(1) Press the [OK] button to add the job to the list. If you press the [CLOSE]
button, the job is not added, and a window for the next job opens.
(2) When the settings for all jobs are completed, the display changes to the
SCHEDULE display.
7-3
JOB Settings window (Storage unit, ASF, MP, etc.)
In addition to the setting items in the Process Quantity Input window, you can also
enter the settings for pallets and other items to be used.
NOTE
 Select the material name from those registered in the material master. The
material type needs to be set on the material name.
 For details of the material master, refer to “1-3. MATERIAL MASTER view” in Part
14.
(1) Press the [REGISTER] button to add the job to the list. If you press the
[CLOSE] button, the job is not added, and a window for the next job opens.
(2) When the settings for all jobs are completed, the display changes to the
SCHEDULE display.
Creating schedule with multiple programs

1. Change the mode of the LOAD display to the
Program mode.
2. Select a program in a media and then press the

[GO TO SCHEDULE] or [GO TO
REGISTRATION] button. Multiple jobs can be
selected from different media all at once.
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3. If you touch [Selected Data] in the Media Selection area, the Process Quantity
Input window for each job opens. Enter the job settings on this window. (not the
program information)
You need to enter the settings for each program selected, but you can press the
[ALL OK] button if the programs can be added with the default values.
To change the settings later, call the JOB Settings window from the SCHEDULE
display.
4. Press the [OK] button to add the program to the list as a job. If you press the
[CLOSE] button, the job is not added, and a window for the next program opens.
5. When the settings for all programs are completed, the display changes to the
SCHEDULE display.
3. Utilizing temporary list

The temporary list can be used as the temporary saving area.
For example, you can load a schedule for night-time operation into the temporary list,
and change the quantity in the job or make correction to the program in the
temporary list during daytime, while the machine is operating.
At night, you can move the job in the temporary list to the schedule list. The look of
the list can be simplified by removing daytime jobs. Once you save schedules, you
can restore them later.
4. Editing schedule list

Selecting column items to be displayed in list
The same column items are displayed in the
schedule list and temporary list. Whether or not to
display these items is set on the Edit List window.
Press and hold the header part of the schedule list to
open the Edit List window.
Place a check mark on the list item that you want to
display, and then press the [CLOSE] button.
7-5
Moving/coping jobs
There is a function to move or copy a job in the [EDIT
LIST] menu. Select a job and then press the
respective button. Multiple jobs can be moved or
copied at the same time.
The [▲] and [▼] buttons in the temporary list have
the same functions as [Go Schedule] and [Go to
Registration].
You can also move a job directly by dragging it to the
destination. However you can only move one job at a
time.
Changing quantities
Only the columns shown below can be edited directly in the schedule list and
temporary list. Other changes in the settings are done on the JOB Settings window.
Column name Description
Process Scheduled number of sheets to be processed.
Quantity When the scheduled number of processing is completed, the
status changes to Normal Exit.
The counting method of process quantity can be found in
OPTIONS - Schedule Settings - [Line Control Settings] tab.
Normal Exit Number of sheets with the Normal Exit status.
Abnormal End Number of sheets that ended in the middle of the process.
Skip setting
Use the skip setting to exclude a job from the operation without removing it from the
list. Select a job and then press the [SKIP] button to add a skip setting to that job. The
skip icon (>>) appears and the color of the job changes to white in the schedule list.
To clear the skip setting, go through the same procedure again.
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Start job and end job
Normally, the schedule is run in sequence from No.
001. By setting the start job and end job, you can run
just a part of the list. You can also set just the start
job or end job.
Select a job and then select [SCHEDULE
SETTINGS] -> [Specify Start] or [End Specified].
Once set, an icon (S: start or E: end) is placed on that
job.
NOTE
 The [End Plan Specified] button appears only when the machine is connected to
peripheral equipment other than LST or AS.
Specifying end plan

In the case of schedule operation using peripheral equipment other than LST or AS,
you can set the end condition of the schedule. The [End Plan Specified] button can
be pressed only during operation.
When you press the [End Plan Specified] button, the End Reservation JOB window
opens.
Item Description
TAKE ONESHEET END The operation ends when the processing reaches the
sheet picked up with the single pickup unit.
SPECIFIED TIMEEND The job reservation and processing are performed until
the time specified and then the operation ends.
UNSET Press the [UNSET] button to clear the setting for
specifying end plan.
END SETTINGS Press the [END SETTINGS] button to set the setting for
specifying end plan.
CLOSE Press the [CLOSE] button to close the window.
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Deleting jobs
Jobs can be deleted from the lists by selecting the jobs that are no longer necessary,
and then pressing the [DELETE] button.
In the figure above, skip is set on the first job.

The second job is the start job and the operation starts from this job.
The third job is not run as this has end normally. This job is selected, meaning you
can move, copy, or delete this item.
The fourth job is the end job. The following jobs are not run.
Saving programs and schedules

When you select a job, [Program] or [Schedule] is enabled in the [SAVE] menu.
Saving programs
The program of the selected job is
saved to a media.
Saving schedules
The selected job is saved as single
schedule data. The settings in the
job (quantity, storage unit
information, etc.) are included in
the schedule data.
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5. Editing on JOB Settings window
The JOB Settings window opens when you select a job and then press the [JOB
SETTINGS] button. On the JOB Settings window, you can change the settings of
multiple jobs all at once.
NOTE
 The layout of the JOB Settings window varies depending on the equipment
configuration of the machine. The following section provides the description of
common areas independent of the equipment configuration.
Single job
[1]
[2] [3]
[1] Scroll area
Use this area to switch the job shown on the JOB Settings window. You can also use
the [▲] and [▼] buttons to switch to the previous or next job.
[2] REGISTER button

Press the [REGISTER] button to apply the settings to the list.
[3] CLOSE button

Press the [CLOSE] button to close the JOB Settings window. The settings are not
applied to the list when the [REGISTER] button has not been pressed.
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Multiple jobs
The [Reference Information] that existed on the window for a single job is not shown.
[1]
[2] [3]
[1] Selected jobs list
These are jobs that you can apply the job settings to. What you set on this window is
applied to all jobs shown in the selected jobs list.
[2] REGISTER button

The [REGISTER] button is enabled when the settings are changed. Press the
[REGISTER] button to apply the settings to the list.
[3] CLOSE button

Press the [CLOSE] button to close the JOB Settings window. The settings are not
applied to the list when the [REGISTER] button has not been pressed.
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6. Checking setup
Failure to appropriately handle the setup in the schedule operation may cause
alarms and operation stops. We recommend performing the setup calculation before
starting the operation.
The Setup column appears in this list when the setup
settings in OPTIONS - [SETUP CONFIG.] are
enabled. If you see a white icon in this column, you
need to perform the setup calculation.
Press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button to run the setup calculation on the
schedule list. The calculation result appears as an icon in the Setup column. If you
select this icon, the Setup window opens.
Icon Description
Laser setup
Worksheet setup
Clamp setup
Pipe setup
Inventory setup
The setup work for the start job should be completed before the schedule operation
is started.
REFERENCE
 For details of the Setup window, refer to “2. Checking setup” in Part 6.
 The setups can be integrated or calculation target can be limited in setup settings.
For details, refer to “1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view” in Part 15.
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Part 8
Starting Schedule
Operations
1. Display of PROCESS MONITOR display........................ 8-2

2. Running schedule operations.......................................... 8-3
3. Editing program during schedule operation .................... 8-4
4. Setup during schedule operation .................................... 8-5
8-1
NOTE
 The description in this Part assumes that jobs are already added to the schedule
list. An explanation is provided on the starting procedure of the schedule operation,
operation setup, and reprocessing of sheets.
1. Display of PROCESS MONITOR display

The names of the programs currently running and those that have ended are shown
on the PROCESS MONITOR display and a part is drawn on the display. These are
not programs that will run afterward.
The schedule list is shown at the left side of the display. You can view the progress of
the schedule operation.
Display of Operation Navigation area

When a schedule operation is running, its progress is shown in [Operation Navigation
area] at the top of the display.
Job progress
Left number: Number of jobs in the operation
Right number: Number of all jobs
End of operation information

The display changes in sequence each time you touch this area.
Scheduled end time Scheduled remaining time Elapsed time
→ →
↑ ↓
8-2
2. Running schedule operations
1. Select [Switching] -> [Schedule] to show the SCHEDULE display.
2. Check the programs in the job that are added to the schedule. Special attention
is needed if an icon appears at the left side of the program name.
3. If you press the [SETUP CALCULATION] button, the setup icon appears in the
Setup column.
(1) Be sure to complete the setup of the start job before the operation starts.
(2) If you select the setup icon, the Setup window opens.
NOTE
 The first job that runs in the schedule is called the start job.
 Conditions of the start job are:
(1) Its status must be either “Not Started”, “Abort”, or “Abnormal End”.
(2) Skip is not set.
(3) It comes after the job currently shown.
4. Check the ON/OFF setting under [PANEL] in Common Tools -> [PERIPHERAL
MACHINE] -> [Line Control].
5. Check the surrounding area for safety and then press the [START] button on the
NC control panel to start the schedule operation.
NOTE
 The schedule list can be edited (e.g., quantity) after starting the operation.
However, the job that is running or reserved cannot be edited.
6. If a setup is needed during operation, the operation stops. Follow the

instructions on the Setup window.
7. If the operation stops for an alarm or other reasons, you can create a program
for resuming the operation with the reprocess sheet function.
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3. Editing program during schedule operation
The color of jobs in the schedule list changes according to the progress during
schedule operation.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[1] Current job in process (Program cannot be edited.): Blue, mark
[2] Reserved job (Program cannot be edited.): Blue gray, mark
[3] Job excluded from the operation (Program can be edited.)
[4] Job included in the operation (Program can be edited.)
To edit a program in the job added to the schedule or

temporary list, select the job and press the [GO TO
EDIT PROGRAM] button. The pencil icon is placed
on the job that is being edited.
Current and reserved jobs and programs that have
the same names as these jobs cannot be edited.
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4. Setup during schedule operation
The setup stop alarm occurs when the operation of the job with the setup icon is
started. Follow the instructions on the Setup window displayed and perform the setup.
The processing cannot be run normally if the setup is not completed.
Setup skip
Setup skip is a function that cancels the operation of the job, if setup is needed in the
job that you are attempting to run. If you could not prepare the worksheet or nozzle
needed in the job, you can add a skip setting to that job on the Setup window.
NOTE
 Do not press the [COMPLETE SETUP] button when the setup is not or cannot be
completed. When the operation resumes, an alarm may occur.
1. Press the [SKIP] button.
2. Press the [OK] button when the

Message Center window opens.
3. Skip setting is added to that job.
4. Clear the setup stop alarm.
5. The operation can be continued after performing the setup calculation again.
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5. Reprocessing sheets
The reprocessing of sheets in the Schedule mode assumes that the process is
resumed in the work on condition.
NOTE
 The reprocessing in the work on condition is possible when the machine is

connected to peripheral equipment other than LST or AS.
 For the machine with LST or AS, you need to switch the operating mode to the
Program mode to reprocess sheets.
Reprocessing sheets in work on condition

1. The status of the current job that was running changes to “Abnormal End” when
the processing is stopped during schedule operation or when you interrupt the
processing to add an interrupt job.
Program Process Normal Abnormal

No. Status
Name Quantity Exit End
Job that was
001 ProgramA 5 2 1 Abnormal End
running
002 ProgramB 1 0 0 Not Started
2. While the current job is shown on the PROCESS MONITOR display, select
[OPERATION] -> [Reprocess Sheet].
3. On the Reprocess Sheet display, create a program for reprocessing.
4. Press the [REGISTER] button.
NOTE
 You cannot press the [REGISTER] button unless the program created in
Reprocess Sheet matches the current job.
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5. When the program is registered, a program for reprocessing the sheet is
inserted. The jobs added change as shown below.
Program Process Normal Abnormal

No. Status
Name Quantity Exit End
This job is
001 ProgramA 4 (5) 2 1 Abnormal End
skipped
Sheet is
002 ProgramA 1 0 0 Not Started
reprocessed
Same program
003 ProgramA 2 0 0 Not Started
as No. 001
004 ProgramB 1 0 0 Not Started
The reprocess sheet program with the process quantity set as 1 is added to the
job. The job for processing the remaining process quantity is added following the
reprocess sheet program.
A skip setting is added to the job that led you to create the reprocess sheet
program, and this job is excluded from the operation.
NOTE
 If “Normal Exit” is selected under [SCHEDULE SETTINGS] in OPTIONS ->

[Line Control Settings] -> [Counting method of complete quantity], the process
quantity of the job that led you to create the reprocess sheet program is
reduced by 1. The process quantity is not reduced if “Normal Exit And
Abnormal End” is selected.
6. Insert the interrupt job as required.
7. Prepare to resume the processing.
8. To resume the operation with the worksheet used in the stopped process set
onto the machine, set the setting to ON under [PANEL] in Common Tools ->
[PERIPHERAL MACHINE] -> [Work On].
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Part 9
Editing
Programs
1. Edit function..................................................................... 9-3

1-1. Creating new programs ............................................ 9-3
1-2. Immediately processing after editing program
in media .................................................................... 9-5
1-3. Editing program that you want to
run later during schedule operation.......................... 9-6
1-4. Editing program information ..................................... 9-6
1-5. Saving edited program to media .............................. 9-8
1-6. Discarding program during editing ........................... 9-8
1-7. Editing program ........................................................ 9-9
2. Draw mode ..................................................................... 9-10
2-1. Edit drawing functions ............................................. 9-10
2-1-1. MATERIAL ........................................................ 9-12
2-1-2. BASE POINT .................................................... 9-13
2-1-3. MULTIPLE-PART .............................................. 9-14
2-1-4. CHANGE CUT. COND...................................... 9-15
2-1-5. END VALUE...................................................... 9-17
2-1-6. REMNANT CUT................................................ 9-18
2-1-7. PARTS LAYOUT ............................................... 9-19
2-2. Creating programs that start from origin.................. 9-21
2-3. Creating programs that start
after positioning with guide light .............................. 9-22
2-4. Creating programs with parts nested as pairs ......... 9-24
3. G-code mode.................................................................. 9-28
3-1. Editing in G-code mode ........................................... 9-28
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3-2. Search and replace ................................................. 9-29
3-2-1. Search .............................................................. 9-30
3-2-2. Replace............................................................. 9-31
3-2-3. Multiple replace ................................................ 9-32
3-3. Copy, cut, and paste................................................ 9-34
3-4. Check functions....................................................... 9-35
3-4-1. Searching for program line
that matches drawing element ......................... 9-35
3-4-2. Checking processing order............................... 9-36
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1. Edit function
1-1. Creating new programs
Programs can be edited on site, before starting the processing.
This section explains the procedure using an example of creating a program that cuts
a round hole with laser.
1. Touch the [EDIT PROGRAM] tab at the top of the display.
2. If another program is already loaded into the EDIT PROGRAM display, press the
[NEW] button. If not, the New window opens.
3. When the New window opens, enter a

program name.
4. Press the [OK] button.
5. First, edit the program in the Draw

mode.
Select [Switch Display] -> [Draw Mode].
6. Edit the worksheet information.
(1) Select [Menu List area] -> [MATERIAL].
(2) Enter the thickness at [Thickness].
(3) At [Size], enter the size of the worksheet to be used.
(4) Based on the worksheet, make the selection at [Laser Conditions].
7. Press the [APPLY] button.
8. Select [Menu List area] -> [BASE POINT].
9. Set the [HOME-POSITION] button to ON. This sets the processing to start from
the machine origin.
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11. Change the mode to the G-code mode.
Select [Switch Display] -> [NC Data
Mode].
The G-code program created in the edit

operations up to now is displayed.
12. Enter a program to cut a round hole.

Change the position and size of the
hole as appropriate.
E003
G112X200.Y200.I30.Q-5.
13. In the drawing of the processing

diagram, check the position of the
round hole. The head position at the
start of the processing is indicated with
a red cross symbol.
14. The program that starts the processing from the machine origin is now created.
(1) If you prefer to run this program later for the processing, press the [SAVE]
button to save it to a media.
(2) To start the processing in the Program mode right away, press the [GO TO
PROCESS MON.] button.
(3) For the processing in the Schedule mode, press the [GO TO SCHEDULE]
button to add the program to a schedule, or press the [REGISTRATION]
button to add the program to the temporary list.
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1-2. Immediately processing after editing program in
media
This section explains the single part processing in the Program mode.
1. Select [Switching] -> [Program] to switch the operating mode to the Program
mode.
2. From the LOAD display, load a program to EDIT PROGRAM display.
3. If the program you selected on the LOAD display is already added to the
PROCESS MONITOR display or the schedule list or temporary list on the
SCHEDULE display, the Message Center window for confirmation of overwriting
the program.
Selection Description
OK button The program with the same name already loaded in AMNC 3i
will be overwritten. The program in the media will be loaded for
editing.
CANCEL button The program with the same name already loaded in AMNC 3i
will be shown in EDIT PROGRAM display. This program may
be different from the program in the media.
4. The editing operation before processing can be done in the Draw mode. When
the editing is finished, press the [APPLY] button to apply what you edited to the
G-code program. If you press the [CANCEL] button, the edit is not applied.
5. In the drawing of the processing diagram, check the relative positions of the
parts, worksheet, and clamps.
6. Press the [GO TO PROCESS MON.] button to send the program to the
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1-3. Editing program that you want to run later during
schedule operation
In the Schedule mode, the LOAD display cannot load programs to the EDIT
PROGRAM display. Also, the operating mode cannot be changed during automatic
operation.
To edit a program that you want to run later, we recommend utilizing the temporary
list.
Programs that cannot be edited during schedule operation

 Job being processed
(Blue, mark)
 Reserved job
(Blue gray, mark)
Editing programs using temporary list

1. On the LOAD display, select an program and press the [GO TO
REGISTRATION] button to add it to the temporary list.
2. Select a job in the temporary list and press the [GO TO EDIT PROGRAM] button
to load it into the EDIT PROGRAM display.
3. When you finish editing, press the [GO TO SCHEDULE] button.
4. To add the edited program as one of the jobs in the schedule operation, move
that job from the temporary list to the schedule list.
1-4. Editing program information

Program information is the information
attached to the program. This information is
shown on the PROCESS MONITOR display
and in the preview on the SCHEDULE
display, and is also used in the setup
calculation.
The program information can be edited on
the window opened by pressing the
[PROGRAM INFO] button on the EDIT
PROGRAM display.
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Item Description
Machine Name Machine name used in the program (cannot be edited)
Comment Comment for the program
Material Name Worksheet name used in the program
The name can be set using the material master when the
program is added to a schedule.
Thickness Worksheet thickness used in the program
Material Size Worksheet size used in the program
The size can also be edited in [MATERIAL] in the Draw
mode.
Parts Size Size of part including piercing (cannot be edited)
If the size changes when editing the program, the size is
recalculated when the program is registered.
Clamp Position Clamp position in the program
Estimated Cycle Time Scheduled process time in the program (cannot be
edited)
Creation Date Creation date of the program (cannot be edited)
Date Updated Modified date of the program (cannot be edited)
Sheet Flag Sheet flag of the program (cannot be edited)
This is set with automatic programming.
Processing Category Processing category of the program (cannot be edited)
This is set with automatic programming.
CLOSE button This closes the Program window.
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1-5. Saving edited program to media
The program can be saved to a media on the EDIT PROGRAM display.
1. If the program is edited, press the [APPLY] button to apply the edited information
to the G-code program.
2. Press the [SAVE] button.
3. Change the program name and machine name as required.
4. Select the save destination folder and then press the [OK] button.
1-6. Discarding program during editing

Press the [DISCARD] button on the EDIT
PROGRAM display to discard the program you are
editing.
NOTE
 This does not affect the program in the media.

 If you selected to overwrite the current program
when loading the program into EDIT PROGRAM
display, you cannot recover the overwritten
program even if you have discarded the edited
program.
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1-7. Editing program
Simple edit functions are available in program editing in AMNC 3i. For advanced
editing operations including changing the shape and setting the TK (takeout loader)
pickup position, use the automatic programming.
Draw mode Refer to “2. Draw mode” in this Part.

G-code mode Refer to “3. G-code mode” in this Part.
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2. Draw mode
2-1. Edit drawing functions
In the Draw mode, users with no knowledge of G-code programming can perform
simple edit operations.
The edit drawing functions can be selected from the list at the left side of the display.
The edited information needs to be applied to the program before using a different
function.
Press the [APPLY] button at the right bottom to apply the edit.
Press the [CANCEL] button if you do not want to apply the edit.
The table below shows the edit drawing functions available on the laser cutting
machine.
NOTE
 Some functions cannot be used depending on the content of the program.

 When using the REMNANT CUT function, we recommend doing so at the end of
the edit operation. When remnant cut is applied, you cannot use the MATERIAL,
BASE POINT, MULTIPLE-PART, and PARTS LAYOUT functions.
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Edit drawing
Description
function
MATERIAL Use this function to edit the worksheet information to be used
in the processing and the laser processing conditions.
BASE POINT Use this function to edit the part reference point and origin
settings at the start of processing.
MULTIPLE-PART Use this function to create and edit multiple-part processing
programs.
CHANGE CUT. Use this function to set cutting conditions for the path selected
COND. in the processing diagram.
Multiple cutting conditions can be changed at the same time.
END VALUE Use this function to edit the motion after the end of cutting for
each path.
REMNANT CUT Use this function to insert/delete a cutting command according
to the unfold size and worksheet size.
PARTS LAYOUT This function allows you to move parts on the sheet anywhere
and create a program that has a different part added to open
space.
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2-1-1. MATERIAL
Use this function to edit the worksheet information to be used in the processing and
laser processing conditions.
Item Description
Thickness Sets the thickness of the worksheet to be processed.
Laser Selects the laser processing conditions.
Conditions The characters turn red if the laser processing conditions
selected are not yet registered. Change the laser cutting
conditions to the conditions that are registered.
Size Sets the size of the worksheet to be processed.
You can enter the values directly, or you can use the combo
box to select the size of standard size worksheet.
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2-1-2. BASE POINT
Use this function to edit the part reference point and origin settings at the start of
processing.
Item Description
HOME-POSITION button This sets the origin at the start of the processing to
become the machine origin. You can set the X and
Y of the reference point.
PART BASE POINT button This sets the origin at the start of the processing to
become one of the four corners of the part laid out.
Arrange Base point
Item Description
X and Y Specify the offset amount when the
[HOME-POSITION] button is set to ON.
UPPER LEFT, UPPER Select the origin from one of the four corners of the
RIGHT, LOWER LEFT, and part when the [PART BASE POINT] button is set to
LOWER RIGHT buttons ON.
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2-1-3. MULTIPLE-PART
Use this function to create and edit multiple parts processing programs.
Item Description
Spacing Sets the web widths in the X- and Y-directions when the part is
laid out.
Number Displays the total quantity when you set the quantity in the X-
and Y-directions.
These are P and K values in the G98 command.
PIECE COUNT When the [PIECE COUNT] button is pressed, the multiple-part
button processing is set so that the layout fits within the worksheet.
Processing Sets the part cutting direction, sequence, and start position.
Sequence
Any Number Sets the resume position (P value in G75 and G76 commands)
and end position (R value in G75 and G76 commands) of the
multiple-part processing.
Processing sequence
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2-1-4. CHANGE CUT. COND.
This function changes the cutting conditions. There are the IND. mode that
individually changes elements selected in the figure and the BATCH mode that
replaces all conditions at the same time.
IND. mode
Item Description
ELEMENT This is the mode to select an element.
SELECTION
button
SELECT PATH This is the mode to select a path from the start to end of the
button cutting.
SELECT This is the mode to select elements inside the rubberband.
RANGE button
E number Select the cutting conditions.
buttons
Procedure
1. Set the [IND.] button to ON.
2. Select the selection mode.
3. In the figure, select the element for which you want to change the laser
processing conditions. Lines of the selected element become wider.
4. Press the [E number] button that you want to apply. The numbers on these
buttons are the cutting speeds (Feed) of laser processing conditions set in this
program.
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BATCH mode
Item Description
Before button Sets the E numbers in the program that you want to change at
the same time.
After Change Sets the E numbers after the batch change.
button
CHANGE Replaces the E numbers before a change with those after the
button change.
E number Select the cutting conditions.
buttons
Procedure
1. Set the [BATCH] button to ON.
2. Press the [Before] button and then press the [E number] button for before a
change.
3. Press the [After Change] button and then press the [E number] button for after
the change.
4. Press the [CHANGE] button to replace the E numbers.
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2-1-5. END VALUE
Use this function to set the motion after the end of cutting for each path.
To set the end value, select a path in the figure and then press one of the end value
set buttons.
End value set buttons
Item Description
NO button Sets no end value. The end value setting is cleared.
WORK CHUTE Sets the command to open the work chute.
button
WORK CHUTE Sets the command to open the work chute and turn off the work
SENSOR OFF chute sensor.
button
MACHINE Sets the machine stop (M00) command.
STOP
button
TK OUT button This cannot be set.
NOTE
 The [WORK CHUTE] button and the [WOK CHUTE SENSOR OFF] button may
not be available depending on the machine model and options installed.
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2-1-6. REMNANT CUT
Use this function to insert/delete a cutting command according to the unfold size and
worksheet size.
Processing Sequence menu

A remnant cut command is inserted when
you select a button from the [Process
Sequence] menu.
NOTE
 Remnant cut only be inserted in one

direction.
 When you do not perform remnant cut,
select [NO CUT].
 When remnant cut is inserted, you cannot use the MATERIAL, BASE POINT,
MULTIPLE-PART, and PARTS LAYOUT functions in the programs that follows the
present program.
Item Description
Position Sets the position where remnant cut is inserted.
Spacing Sets the web width between the part and remnant cut.
Joint Quantity
Item Description
NO JOINT button Adds no joint to remnant cut.
JOINT 1 button Adds a joint to remnant cut in one location.
JOINT 2 button Adds joints to remnant cut in two locations.
Amount of Joint Sets the joint amount.
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2-1-7. PARTS LAYOUT
This function allows you to move parts on the sheet anywhere and create a program
that has a different part added to open space.
The selected part is drawn in thick red lines, and the lines become thin when the part
is being moved. The part that is not selected is drawn in white.
To move a part, select and drag it to the destination. To rotate a part, touch and turn it
with two fingers. The part can also be moved or rotated with buttons.
Item Description
Base Point Shows the reference point of the selected program.
MOVE button Shows the functions for the move operation.
ROTATION Shows the functions for the rotation operation.
button
SPECIFY Set this button to ON to change the mode to the SPECIFY
PROCESS PROCESS ORDER mode.
ORDER
button
ADD. LOAD Loads a program from a media and lays it out onto the sheet.
button
COPY button Copies the selected program and lays it out onto the sheet.
DELETE button Deletes the selected program from the sheet.
NOTE
 When parts layout is applied, multiple parts laid out on the sheet are treated as one
part. You cannot separate this into separate parts.
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Move
Item Description
Move Pitch Sets and shows the amount the part is moved each time the
[Arrow] button is pressed.
Arrow buttons Move the part in up/down/left/right direction.
Rotation
Item Description
Rotation Angle Sets and shows the sum of part rotation angle.
Rotation Pitch Sets and shows the amount the part is moved each time the
[Rotation] button is pressed.
Rotation Turn the part in the clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
buttons
Procedure of using SPECIFY PROCESS ORDER function

1. Lay out multiple parts by loading additional
programs or copying programs.
2. Set the [SPECIFY PROCESS ORDER] button to

ON.
3. The numbers displayed above the part names

indicate the process order. Touch the first part
that you want processed.
4. The number of the part you touched changes to “1” and the numbers of other
parts shift forward in order. Touch the subsequent parts in order and change the
process order.
5. When you touch the last part, the [SPECIFY PROCESS ORDER] button is
automatically set to OFF. If you set the [SPECIFY PROCESS ORDER] button to
OFF in the middle of the procedure, the changes as far as you made are saved.
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2-2. Creating programs that start from origin
This section explains how to create a program that start from the origin, using the
BASE POINT function.
Procedure
1. Load the program into the EDIT PROGRAM display.
2. Set the worksheet information, and press the [APPLY] button.
3. Select BASE POINT function.
(1) Set the [HOME-POSITION] button to ON.
(2) When the red cross symbol moves to the machine origin, press the [APPLY]
button.
4. The program is now created. Start the processing with the axes zero-returned.
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2-3. Creating programs that start after positioning with
guide light
This section explains how to create a program that start with the guide light, using the
BASE POINT function.
Procedure
3. Select BASE POINT function.
(1) Set the [PART BASE POINT] button to ON.
(2) Press a button to select which of the four corners of the part should be the
reference point.
(3) When the red cross symbol moves, press the [APPLY] button.
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4. The program is now created.
5. Position the head to where the red cross is located. For the positioning, you can:
 Use the [Positioning (Rapid Traverse): G00] utility.

 Move the head with the handwheel control box and position it using the guide
light as reference.
6. Once you have confirmed that the part fits within the worksheet, start the
processing.
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2-4. Creating programs with parts nested as pairs
This section explains how to create a program with high utilization, using the PARTS
LAYOUT and MULTIPLE-PART functions. Here, U-shaped parts are combined to
create a multiple-part processing program, and then remnant cut is inserted in the
last step.
Procedure
3. Select [PARTS LAYOUT].
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4. Copy the selected program.
5. Move or rotate the copied program to combine it with the original program.
7. Select [MULTIPLE-PART]. What you combined using the PARTS LAYOUT

function is treated as a single part.
8. Press the [PIECE COUNT] button. Change the settings as necessary.
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10. Move the multiple-part to the far part of the worksheet, and select [PARTS
LAYOUT].
11. Move the multiple-part according to the frame of the worksheet. You can also
add another part to open space by pressing the [ADD. LOAD] button.
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13. Select [BASE POINT].
14. Change the values at [Arrange Base Point], and press the [APPLY] button.
15. Select [REMNANT CUT].
16. Select [Processing Sequence], and press the [APPLY] button.
17. The program is now created.

Start the processing with the axes zero-returned or the head moved to the part
reference point.
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3. G-code mode
3-1. Editing in G-code mode
The G-Code mode allows you to edit the G-code program directly.
You can edit a program in the editor at the left side of the display, and save it.
If you place a check mark on [Refresh During Edit]

from the [Drawing settings] button, the drawing is
refreshed whenever you edit the G-code program.
NOTE
 The key input response may deteriorate as the graphic data is constantly
generated. The response can be improved by removing the check mark.
The [FIRST LINE] and [LAST LINE] buttons move the

cursor to the first and last lines in the G-code
program that you are editing.
Press the [CURSOR LINE] button to show the line

where the cursor is currently located in the G-code
program.
To go back one step in the G-code program edit
operation, press the [UNDO] button, and to cancel
the undo operation, press the [REDO] button.
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3-2. Search and replace
This section explains the function to search and
replace a certain character string in the G-code
program that you are editing.
Press the [SEARCH AND REPLACE] button to open
a window for performing search, replace, or multiple
replace of a character string. Select a function by
touching the respective tab.
Select one of the three buttons to select a direction to search for a character string in
each function.
Button Search direction

SEARCH DOWN Searches for the character string below the cursor position.
button
SEARCH UP Searches for the character string above the cursor position.
button
SEARCH FROM Searches for the character string from the first line to the
TOP TO BOTTOM bottom line of the G-code program.
button
If the target character string is found, that character string is shown in red.
Press the [CLOSE] button to close the Search And

Replace window.
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3-2-1. Search
The [Search] tab is used to search for a certain character string.
Press the [SEARCH NEXT] button to search for the

next matching character string according to the
search direction you selected.
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3-2-2. Replace
The [Replace] tab is used to search for a character string and replace it with another
character string.
Item Description
String Before Enter the character string that you want to replace.
Conversion
String After Enter the character string that replaces the matching
Conversion character string.
START button Starts the search and replace operation and searches for
the first character string that matches what is entered at
[String Before Conversion] in the current search condition.
REPLACE button Replaces the current matching character string with what is
entered at [String After Conversion], and searches for the
next matching character string.
SKIP button Skips the replace operation of the current matching
character string and searches for the next matching
character string.
ABORT Button Aborts the search and replace operation.
REPLACE ALL Replaces all subsequent matching character strings in the
FROM NEXT current search direction.
button
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3-2-3. Multiple replace
The [Multiple String Replace] tab is used to run multiple replace operations at the
same time.
Set the character strings before and after conversion in the list to create a
combination of strings to be used in the replace operation.
Use the check box at the left side of each combination item to set whether or not to
include it in the replace operation.
If a check mark is removed, that combination is excluded from the multiple replace.
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Item Description
String Before Enter the character string that you want to replace.
Conversion
String After Enter the character string that replaces the matching
Conversion character string.
Comment You can enter a comment for the character string
combination.
START button Starts the search and replace operation and searches for
the first character string that matches what is entered at
[String Before Conversion] in the current search condition.
REPLACE button Replaces the current matching character string with what is
entered at [String After Conversion], and searches for the
next matching character string.
SKIP button Skips the replace operation of the current matching
character string and searches for the next matching
character string.
ABORT Button Aborts the search and replace operation.
REPLACE ALL Replaces all subsequent matching character strings in the
FROM NEXT current search direction.
button
CLEAR ALL Clears all entered replace combinations in the list.
INPUT
button
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3-3. Copy, cut, and paste
This section explains the copy, cut, and paste functions that can be used for each line
in edit operation of the G-code program.
To copy or cut the selected line in a program, press

the [COPY] button.
When you press the [COPY] button, the Specifying the Copy / Cut line window opens.
To change the range of what you want to copy or cut, change the line number in the
start line or end line.
If the range of what you want to copy or cut is correct, press the [COPY] button or the
[CUTTING] button. If you do not want to proceed, press the [CLOSE] button.
To paste the copied/cut information to the current

cursor position, press the [PASTE] button.
The Message Center window opens when you press the [PASTE] button. Press the
[OK] button if you want to paste the information, or press the [CANCEL] button if you
do not want to proceed.
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3-4. Check functions
3-4-1. Searching for program line that matches drawing
element
To search for a program line that matches the
element shown in [Draw area], set the
[DRAWING->NC DATA] button to ON.
To use another function, press this button again to
set itself to OFF.
If you select a figure shown in [Draw area] while the [DRAWING->NC DATA] button is
set to ON, the program line for that processing is highlighted.
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3-4-2. Checking processing order
To check the processing order of the G-code
program that you are editing, press the [STEP
DRAW] button.
When you press the [STEP DRAW] button, the processing information from the
beginning of the program to the current cursor position is drawn on the display.
Then, each time you press the [STEP DRAW] button, the drawing proceeds one line
in the program at a time.
To use another edit function, press the [STEP DRAW

END] button to exit the step drawing.
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Part 10
Common Tools
1. Description ..................................................................... 10-2

2. MONITOR tab................................................................. 10-3
2-1. CURRENT VALUE................................................... 10-3
2-2. I/O ............................................................................ 10-5
2-3. PROCESS QTY. ...................................................... 10-6
3. PANEL tab ...................................................................... 10-7
3-1. OPERATION button................................................. 10-8
3-2. LASER button.......................................................... 10-9
3-3. SETUP button......................................................... 10-10
3-4. MAINTENANCE button .......................................... 10-11
3-5. PERIPHERAL MACHINE button ............................ 10-12
4. LASER tab..................................................................... 10-14
4-1. LIST view ................................................................ 10-14
4-2. COND. view............................................................ 10-15
4-3. DEVICE STATUS view ........................................... 10-16
10-1
1. Description
This part explains the layout of common tools window.
You can bring the common tools window to the front, Process Monitor
even while working in another window. This is not
possible just during operation, but also when EDIT
PROGRAM display, UTILITIES display or Common Tools
MAINTENANCE display are shown.
Normally, [Common Tools Window Open Buttons

area] is shown at the top-right of the display. Press
one of these buttons to expand the common tools
window.
The common tools window cannot be dragged to
another area. Use the button at the bottom-right to
view the window hidden behind the common tools
window. The shape of common tools window
changes as shown in the icons.
To close the common tools window, press the [X] at

the bottom-right or press the button that is currently
selected.
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2. MONITOR tab
When you touch the [MONITOR] tab on [Common Tools Window Open Buttons area],
the display changes to the MONITOR window.
2-1. CURRENT VALUE

The CURRENT VALUE monitors the current axes coordinates. The buttons change
the display method. The number of axes displayed varies, depending on the
processing machine.
TOTAL button
Press the [TOTAL] button to show the absolute position, machine position, relative
position and remain position.
ABSOLUTE button, MACHINE button, and REMAIN button

Press the [ABSOLUTE] button to show the absolute position.
Press the [MACHINE] button to show the machine position.
The [REMAIN] button is hidden in modes other than Auto or MDI. Press this button to
show the remaining distance.
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RELATIVE button
Press the [RELATIVE] button to show the relative positions.
PRESET button
Preset changes the value of relative position.
1. Set the [PRESET] button to ON.
2. Select an axis to set the button to ON. Axes should be changed one by one.
3. The coordinate value becomes editable. After entering the value, press the
[ENTER] key on the keyboard to confirm.
4. Set the [PRESET] button to OFF.
ORIGIN button
Origin initializes the value of relative positions (sets the value to "0.000").
1. To initialize just the selected axis, press the button next to the axis name to ON.
2. Press the [ORIGIN] button.
3. When the Message Center window appears, determine whether to initialize all
axes or just the selected axis, and then press either the [YES] button, [ALL
AXIS] button or [NO] button. If the button next to the axis name is not pressed to
ON in the step 1, the [YES] button is not shown.
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2-2. I/O
The I/O monitors the values of various addresses. Press one of the buttons from [1]
through [5] to change the grid.
Column name Description

Category Select where to get the I/O from.
MACHINE: Processing machine
PERIPHERAL: Peripheral equipment
EMPTY: Item in the same line is initialized.
Address Enter the address of the I/O that you want to get.
Example: R7200 or R7200.1
Data Length Select the size of the address.
BIT, BYTE, WORD, or DWORD
Type Select the display format of the address.
BIN, DEC, DEC_SIGN, or HEX
Data Acquired value is displayed. The value cannot be edited.
SNAPSHOT button
The Snapshot is a function to output what is displayed on the grid as a CSV file.
1. Press the [SNAPSHOT] button.
2. A SAVE window opens.
3. Specify the save destination folder and then enter the file name.
4. Press the [SAVE] button to save the information.
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2-3. PROCESS QTY.
This function sets the process quantity in the Program mode and counts the
completed quantity.
NOTE
 The Process Quantity is an optional function.
Name Description
The Process Quantity and This is a function to reset the quantity when a
Completed Quantity are set to new program is transferred or when the
"0" when the program is operating mode is changed.
transferred.
Process Quantity Enter the process quantity. If the process
quantity is zero, the Process Quantity function is
disabled.
Completed Quantity The completed quantity is displayed. An alarm is
triggered when the completed quantity reaches
the process quantity, and the process
completion is notified.
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3. PANEL tab
The buttons on the [PANEL] tab change by pressing the [OPERATION] button,
[LASER] button, [SETUP] button, [MAINTENANCE] button, and [PERIPHERAL
MACHINE] button.
And some function is optional depending on machine combination.
Operating with buttons

There are different type buttons on the [PANEL] tab, and each of these behaves
differently.
The black buttons changes how the
machine operates.
The recommended buttons are underlined.
An orange outline appears in other cases.
This button has a menu. The menu stays

opened until you select another area in the
display.
The white buttons activate the actuators.

For buttons with covers, the first touch
opens the cover and the second touch
presses the button. The cover closes
automatically, several seconds after the first
touch.
The recommended buttons are underlined.
An orange outline appears in other cases.
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3-1. OPERATION button
Program Check
The machine dry runs when you press the [ON]
button at [Program Check] and start the program.
During the dry run, the machine coordinate values on
the display change, but the axes do not move, and
the M-codes are not executed. After the dry run, the
machine must be zero-returned.
Single Block
When you press the [ON] button at [Single Block] and
the machine executes one block of the program and
then stops each time you press the [START] button
the NC control panel.
Block Skip
When you press the [ON] button at [Block Skip], the
machine ignores each block with a slash (/) at the
beginning and reads the next block.
Optional Stop
If you press the [ON] button at [Optional Stop], the
machine pauses when M01 (optional stop command)
is read. The process is resumed by pressing the
[START] button on the NC control panel.
Schedule Resume
When you press the [ON] button at [Resume
Schedule] and the machine is stopped during
schedule operation, the operation can be resumed
from where the machine stopped.
NOTE
 The Schedule Resume is an optional function.
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Multiple Settings
This is used when performing multiple-part
processing.
FIRST: First Part processes just one part at the
bottom-left.
REM: Remaining Parts processes remaining parts
except the part processed in First Part.
ALL: All Parts processes all parts.
FIRST REM ALL
NOTE
 Multiple-part processing programs should be run while one of these buttons (the
[FIRST] button, [REM] button or [ALL] button) is illuminated. Normal execution of
the program is not possible if all buttons are extinguished.
Rapid Traverse Rate Settings

This sets the rapid traverse rate.
F1: 100%, F2: 75%, F3: 50%, F4: 25%
3-2. LASER button

Tracing Sensor
Press the [ON] button at [Tracing Sensor] to enable
the Z-axis tracing sensor function.
NOTE
 A warning is generated when the [OFF] button is

pressed. There will be an increased risk of the
laser head colliding with the worksheet. Be sure to
check the laser processing conditions when
performing the process.
No Material Alarm
Press the [ON] button at [No Material Alarm] to
enable the function of detecting the existence of
worksheet in piercing process.
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Trace Deflection Alarm
Press the [ON] button at [Trace Deflection Alarm] to
enable the function of using the tracing sensor to
detect the abnormal rise of the Z-axis.
Laser Pause
Press the [ON] button at [Laser Pause] to pause the
machine with the Z-axis zero-returned, when the
cutting of single path is finished (M104). The process
is resumed by pressing the [START] button on the
NC control panel.
Side Blow
Press the [ON] button at [Side Blow] to enable the
Side Blow function.
This function blows air from the side during or after
the piercing process, and blows off spatters. It is
more effective when the Oil Shot function is used at
the same time.
NOTE
 The Side Blow is an optional function.
Dead Zone
Press the [ON] button at [Dead Zone] to enable the
Dead Zone Detection function that restricts the laser
head from entering an area where it may strike a
work clamp.
Start Nozzle Cleaning

Press the [ON] button at [Start Nozzle Cleaning] to
clean the nozzle at the start of the process.
3-3. SETUP button

Release Nozzle
Press the [ON] button at Release Nozzle to release
the nozzle for nozzle change.
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Clamp Deceleration
Press the [ON] button at [Clamp Deceleration] to
enable the Work Clamp Deceleration function.
3-4. MAINTENANCE button

Work Light
Press the [ON] button at [Work Light] to illuminate the
work light inside the processing machine.
Auto Power Off

Press the [ON] button at [Auto Power Off] to power
off the machine automatically when the machine
stops at the end of its program operation or
occurrence of an alarm.
Cooling Cut Water Supply

Press the [ON] button at [Cooling Cut Water Supply]
to pour cooling water in the tank.
Cooling Drainage
Press the [MANUAL] button on the NC control panel
and keep pressing the [ON] button at [Cooling
Drainage] when returning cooling water in the pipe
back to the tank.
Conveyor1 Settings and Conveyor2 Settings

Use [Conveyor1 Settings] for the X-direction
conveyor and [Conveyor2 Settings] for the
Y-direction conveyor.
AUTO: Conveyor moves in the positive rotation
direction when an automatic operation is run.
FWD: Press and hold the [MANUAL] button on the
NC control panel and keep selecting the [FWD] to
move the conveyor in the forward direction.
REV: Press and hold the [MANUAL] button on the
NC control panel and keep selecting the [REV] to
move the conveyor in the reverse direction.
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3-5. PERIPHERAL MACHINE button
DNC
Press the [ON] button at [DNC] to operate the
machine in the DNC mode when CNC mode is
selected.
MP Remote Connection
This is for the MP remote schedule operation. Press
the [ON] button at [MP Remote Connection] to start
the communication with the MP unit.
Press the [OFF] button to force exit MP remote
schedule operation.
Line Control
These buttons change the operation between line
operation and single-program operation.
Press the [ON] button at [Line Control] to perform a
line operation using the line unit.
Press the [OFF] button to perform a single-program
operation.
MP Control
Press the [ON] button at [MP Control] to perform an
MP remote schedule operation.
Cycle Stop
These buttons are for pausing the Take OneSheet
process in the line operation.
Press the [ON] button at [Cycle Stop] to initiate the
cycle stop and pause the operation. When the [ON]
button is pressed, worksheet is processed if the Take
OneSheet process is already finished, and the
operation pauses after the processes are completed
up to the palleting of products.
Press the [OFF] button to resume the operation. If
you press the [START] button on the NC control
panel, only one sheet is processed.
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Work On
These buttons are for performing manual feed
operation in the line operation.
Press the [ON] button at [Work On] to start the
operation with the worksheet set on the processing
machine. The cycle loader N does not perform the
Take OneSheet process and only does the
unloading.
NOTE
 The Work On is an optional function.
Line Mode3
These are buttons for selecting the line mode. For
more information, refer to the manual of the line unit.
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4. LASER tab
With the [LASER] tab, you can load and edit processing condition files and add
device status.
4-1. LIST view

When the [LIST] button on the [LASER] tab is pressed, the [LIST] view is shown. On
the [LIST] view, the processing condition files saved in the processing machine, and
these conditions can be loaded.
[1] [2]
[3]
[1] Laser Conditions Name area

Names of processing condition file currently loaded are shown in this view. If you
select the name of processing condition file and press the [LOAD] button, the
processing condition file is loaded into the machine and the window is refreshed.
[2] Remaining Materials area

You can add up to 1000 processing condition files to the processing machine. This
field shows the remaining number of condition files that can be added.
[3] Search Conditions area

The processing condition files in the [LIST] view can be narrowed down. You can use
and combine three types of filter keys: [Material Type], [Thickness], and [Gas Type].
To clear the filter, press the [CLEAR] button.
REFERENCE
 For the procedure on the [LIST] view, refer to "1. LIST view" in Part 11.
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4-2. COND. view
When the [COND.] button on the [LASER] tab is pressed, the [COND.] view is shown.
The [COND.] view allows you to check the processing condition files being used and
edit them.
There are two types of display modes: [SIMPLE mode] and [DETAILS mode]. In the
[SIMPLE mode], only the frequently-used settings are shown.
[1]
[2]
[1] Cond. area (SIMPLE button and DETAILS button)

Use this section to switch the display mode ([SIMPLE mode] and [DETAILS mode]).
[2] Power and AC Displays area

Current actual output and AC values are displayed in real time.
REFERENCE
 For the procedure on the [COND.] view , refer to "2. COND. view" in Part 11.
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4-3. DEVICE STATUS view
When the [DEVICE STATUS] button on the [LASER] tab is pressed, the [DEVICE
STATUS] view is shown. The [DEVICE STATUS] view allows you to update the
nozzle and lens information.
NOTE
 The function to automatically identify the current lens installed is not available in
some models.
 Nozzle changer is optional. The [Station Setup] is not displayed if the nozzle
changer is not installed.
REFERENCE
 For the procedure on the [DEVICE STATUS] view, refer to "3. DEVICE STATUS
view" in Part 11.
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Part 11
Editing Laser
Processing Conditions
1. LIST view........................................................................ 11-2

1-1. Loading .................................................................... 11-2
1-2. Searching ................................................................ 11-3
1-3. Copying ................................................................... 11-3
1-4. Renaming ................................................................ 11-4
1-5. Deleting ................................................................... 11-4
1-6. Importing all ............................................................. 11-5
1-7. Exporting all............................................................. 11-6
1-8. Importing.................................................................. 11-6
1-9. Exporting ................................................................. 11-7
2. COND. view.................................................................... 11-8
2-1. Applying and saving changes .................................. 11-9
2-2. Canceling................................................................ 11-10
2-3. Common Parameters area ..................................... 11-10
2-4. Cut tab .................................................................... 11-11
2-5. Pierce tab................................................................ 11-14
2-6. Precut area ............................................................. 11-18
2-7. Edge Data tab......................................................... 11-19
2-8. Fine Edge area ....................................................... 11-21
2-9. Monitoring area....................................................... 11-22
2-10. Append tab ........................................................... 11-23
2-11. Nano Joint tab....................................................... 11-25
2-12. Comment tab ........................................................ 11-26
3. DEVICE STATUS view .................................................. 11-27
3-1. Station Setup area .................................................. 11-28
11-1
NOTE
 Processing condition file is a file that contains laser processing conditions that
have the same material, gas, and lens.
A single processing condition file contains multiple cutting conditions, pierce
conditions, and edge conditions.
1. LIST view
1-1. Loading
To perform a laser process, the processing condition files data needs to be
transferred to the processing machine. The processing condition files can be loaded
on the [LIST] view.
1. Place a check mark on the processing condition file that you want to load. The
number of check marks selected is indicated at the header section of the [LIST]
view.
2. Press the [LOAD] button. You cannot load processing condition files during
automatic operation.
3. If the loading succeeds, the processing condition file appears.
11-2
1-2. Searching
Be sure to use the laser processing conditions that are appropriate for the worksheet
to be processed.
You can set the search condition to find the suitable processing condition files. When
the search condition is set, the [LIST] view is filtered. To clear the filtered display,
press the [CLEAR] button.
1-3. Copying
The Copy function creates a copy of the processing condition files.
1. Select and place a check mark on the processing condition file that you want to
copy.
2. Select [EDIT LIST] menu -> [Copy].
3. The Copy Laser Conditions window opens. In

the copy destination, enter a name that is not yet
added as the processing condition file.
4. To run the Copy command, press the [OK] button.
11-3
1-4. Renaming
The Rename function renames the processing condition file. Unlike the Copy
function, the number of processing condition files added does not increase.
1. Place check marks on names of the processing condition file that you want to
rename.
2. Select [EDIT LIST] menu -> [Rename].
3. The Rename Laser Conditions window opens. For the new name, enter a name
that is not yet added as the laser conditions.
4. To run the Rename command, press the [OK] button.
1-5. Deleting
The Delete function deletes the processing condition files. You can delete multiple
processing condition files at the same time.
1. Place check marks on names of the

processing condition file that you want
to delete.
2. Select [EDIT LIST] menu -> [Delete].
3. The Delete Laser Conditions window

opens.
If you want to cancel the deletion of

certain processing condition files, clear
their check boxes.
4. To run the Delete command, press the

[OK] button.
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1-6. Importing all
The Import All function adds all processing condition files. This function is used when
restoring the processing condition files or sharing the processing condition files
between multiple machines. Prepare a processing condition files in the JKAX or JKA
format.
1. Select [IMP./EXP.] menu -> [Import All].
2. The Open window opens.

Select [File Name] that you
want to import. You can select
the [File Type] from JKAX or
JKA.
3. To run the Import All

command, press the [OK]
Button.
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1-7. Exporting all
The Export All function exports all processing condition files. This function is used
when backing up the processing condition files or sharing the processing condition
files between multiple machines. The processing condition file is exported in JKAX or
JKA format.
1. Select [IMP./EXP.] menu ->

[Export All]. The Save window
opens.
2. Select the save destination

folder and then enter the [File
Name]. You can select the
[File Type] from JKAX or JKA.
3. To run the Export All

command, press the [OK]
button.
1-8. Importing
The Import function adds laser processing condition files in the folder one by one.
Prepare a processing condition files in the JKMX or JKM format.

[Import]. The Import
Processing Conditions File
window opens.
2. Press the [SELECT SOURCE]

button and then select the
folder where the laser
processing condition file is
saved.
3. Select the Import Format.
4. Place check marks on the laser processing condition files that you want to
import.
5. To run the Import command, press the [OK] button.
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1-9. Exporting
The Export function exports existing processing condition files one by one. The
processing condition file is exported in JKMX or JKM format.
1. On the [LIST] view, place

check marks on the
processing condition files that
you want to export.

[Export]. The Processing
Conditions File Export window
opens.
3. Press the [SELECT DEST.]

button and then select the
folder where the processing
condition files will be saved.
4. Select the Output Format: JKMX or JKM.
5. Select the Output Type.
6. To run the Export command, press the [OK] button.
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2. COND. view
On the [COND.] view, you can check the current laser processing condition files and
edit them.
NOTE
 The descriptions provided below are based on the display in the [DETAILS mode].
In the [SIMPLE mode], the edge conditions and other functions that are not used
often are hidden.
[1] [2]
[3]
[4]
[5] [6] [7] [8]
[1] Cond. area (DETAILS button and SIMPLE button)

Use this section to switch the display mode ([SIMPLE mode] and [DETAILS mode]).
[2] Common Parameters area

These settings are the basic parts of the laser processing conditions.
[3] Main Section area

The numbers at the left-most column are laser conditions numbers.
[4] NANO JOINT button

When the [NANO JOINT] button is set to ON, the [Nano Joint] tab is superimposed
on to the [Main Section area] of the display.
NOTE
 The Nano Joint is an optional function.
[5] SELECT button

The [SELECT] button is used to change the cutting condition (active cutting
condition) being used. For details of procedure, refer to "2-4. Cut tab" in this Part.
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[6] REPLACE ALL button
Press the [REPLACE ALL] button to apply all edited values to the lines below the
cursor position.
[7] REDO button

Press the [REDO] button to undo just the last edit.
[8] SAVE button

Press the [SAVE] button to save the processing conditions files.
2-1. Applying and saving changes

If you enter a value or change a selection on the [COND.] view, be sure to make the
change permanent. The value is confirmed when you are not in editing or press the
[ENTER] key on keyboard.
Edit mode Confirmed
Numeric input
Value selection
NOTE
 If a value is changed during automatic operation, the new value is applied when
the next path is cut.
Press the [REPLACE ALL] button to apply all edited values to the lines below the
cursor position. However, the values are not applied to E010 etching. This function is
useful when you want to set the same values at the same time.
The [SAVE] button is enabled when the settings are changed. Press the [SAVE]
button to save the changes to the processing conditions files. The changes are
discarded if you load another processing conditions files without saving the current
one or run the M102 command.
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2-2. Canceling
Press the [REDO] button to undo
the value change. When a Cancel
Operation window opens, check
the information and then press the
[OK] button.
You can undo only one operation.
The batch command is considered
as one operation.
2-3. Common Parameters area

These settings are the basic parts of the laser processing conditions files. The
settings are used in laser setup.
Item Description
Material Type Currently selected material type.
This parameter is used when searching for a certain material type
on the [LIST] view .
(Setting range: 8 or less characters)
(Characters to be used: Alphanumeric characters, hyphen "-", or
period ".")
Thickness Thickness of the worksheet to be processed.
Be sure that it matches the thickness of the worksheet to be
processed.
(Setting range: 0.00 to 199.99 mm)
NOZ Type Type of the nozzle to be used for processing.
The characters *.* indicate the nozzle diameter. Set the nozzle
diameter.
NOZ Dia. Diameter of the nozzle to be used for processing.
Focus Focus position from the worksheet surface.
Lens Focal length of the lens to be used for processing.
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Item Description
Cutting Type Select the cutting type.
STD: Oxygen cutting of mild steel (less than 6.0 mm in
thickness) and stainless steel
Thick Plate: Mild steel (6.0 mm or more in thickness)
Clean: Clean-cut stainless steel
Aluminum: Aluminum
Vinyl: Material with vinyl-covered top surface
Acrylic: Cutting of acrylic
OPTIONS Opens optional functions.

Unavailable functions are hidden.
OPTIONS
Item Description
WACS Set this to ON when using WACS.
REFLET. Set this to ON when using the Reflection Detection function.
DETECT. Be sure to set this to ON when cutting aluminum.
Pre Gas Number of times to conduct the pre-gas flow.
If the gas type is changed, the pre-gas function conducts a gas
flow before the processing is started, to completely discharge the
old gas remaining in the pipe.
(Setting range: 0 to 99)
AC Pattern of AC (active cut) to be used for processing.
2-4. Cut tab

Changing Cutting Condition
To change the cutting condition (active cutting condition) being used, perform the
procedure bellow.
1. Press the [SELECT] button to set to ON.
2. Touch the cutting condition you want to use.
3. Press the [SELECT] button again to set to OFF. The cutting condition is changed.
11-11
NOTE
 The setting range varies depending on the machine, device, and options.
 The setting range appears in the tooltip if the value entered is out of range.
Item Description
Feed Rate [mm/min] Cutting speed.
(Setting range: 0 to 240000 mm/min)
Power [W] Laser power.
(Setting range: 0 to 9999 W)
Frequency [Hz] Pulse frequency.
(Setting range: 5 to 32767 Hz)
Duty [%] Pulse duty.
(Setting range: 0 to 100%)
Gas Press. [MPa] Pressure of assist gas.
(Setting range: 0.00 to 2.55 MPa)
Gas Type Type of assist gas.
1:Oxygen (Low): Low pressure oxygen
2:Oxygen (Medium): Medium pressure oxygen
3:Oxygen (High): High pressure oxygen
4:Nitrogen
5:Air
6:EZ: EZ cut
7:Nitrogen: High pressure nitrogen
Switchover Switchover time for assist gas.

Time [sec] When the gas is switched to the assist gas for cutting, the
machine waits for the time set in this field.
(Setting range: 0.0 to 9.9 sec)
Nozzle Gap [mm] Nozzle gap.
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Item Description
Offset [mm] Tool offset amount.
Edge Data Edge conditions.
(Setting range: 0 (none) and 201 and above)
App. Data Edge conditions to be applied to the approach section.
Fine Data Fine edge conditions.
Pierce Pierce condition.
Focus Offset [mm] Offset amount when cutting off the AC unit.
(Setting range: -5.00 to 5.00 mm)
Head Control How the head should be moved when the cutting is finished.
STD: Head is raised in the Z-axis direction and then the
axis is moved.
MID: Head is raised and the processing is performed at

higher speed.
HI: Axis is moved without raising the head.
NOTE
 Select the [STD] when processing an uneven-surface

worksheet or 3D part.
Cutting Monitoring Cutting monitoring option.

No: Cutting is not monitored.
Yes: Cutting is monitored.
NOTE
 The Cutting Monitoring is an optional function.
NOTE
 When an AJ oscillator or ENSIS oscillator is used, the etching conditions

(Condition 10) cannot be changed except [Duty] and [Head Control].
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2-5. Pierce tab
NOTE
What is step piercing

Thick plates can be pierced at high speed and with high stability, by increasing the
pulse frequency and duty in stages. This is called step piercing.
To perform step piercing, set the [Incr. Freq.], [Incr. Duty], [Step Time], and [No. of
Steps].
Item Description
Initial Freq. [Hz] Pulse frequency.
Set the initial frequency for step piercing.
Initial Duty [%] Pulse duty.
Set the initial frequency for step piercing.
Incr. Freq. [Hz] Set the increment value of the pulse frequency in step
piercing.
Set this to 0 when step piercing is not used.
Incr. Duty [%] Set the increment value of the duty in step piercing.
Step Time [sec] This is the step time by which the step piercing pulse
frequency and duty increase.
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Item Description
No. of Steps This is the number of steps by which the step piercing pulse
frequency and duty increase.
Pierce Time [sec] Pierce time.
4:Nitrogen
5:Air
6:EZ: EZ cut

Time [sec] When the gas is switched to the assist gas for piercing, the
Nozzle Gap [mm] Nozzle Gap
Focus Offset [mm] AC offset amount in piercing.
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Item Description
Blow Use this field to change the blow unit.
This field is irrelevant if the machine has no blow unit. The
table below indicates the relationship between the blow
settings and how the air blow functions.
(Setting range: OFF and 1 to 10)
Blow Oil shot Air blow
OFF None None
1 None As soon as piercing starts
2 Once As soon as piercing starts
3 Once 0.1 sec after piercing starts
4 Once 0.3 sec after piercing starts
5 3 times As soon as piercing starts
6 3 times 0.1 sec after piercing starts
9 None None
10 None None
Pre Pierce Conditions to conduct piercing prior to a piercing process.
(Setting range: OFF and 101 and above)
After Pierce CW piercing after normal piercing.
(Setting range: OFF, ON, and 101 and above)
Precut Dia. [mm] Diameter of the small hole to be processed after piercing.
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Item Description
Pierce Type Set the piercing type.
Settings that are currently available
0: Standard pierce
3: Power pierce
6: Quick pierce
Z-axis pierces in one shot while moving
7: Peck pierce
Continuous quick pierce
10: No pierce
13: Power pierce modal (Same process as No. 3)
16: Quick pierce modal (Same process as No. 6)
17: Peck pierce modal (Same process as No. 7)
133: Vinyl cutting piercing
Do not set any other piercing types.

RSSHM Trace function when cutting standard small hole.
(Setting range: Trace and Cancel)
NOTE
 The RSSHM is an optional function.
Pierce Monitoring Piercing monitoring option.

No: Piercing is not monitored.
Yes: Piercing is monitored.
NOTE
 The Pierce Monitoring is an optional function.
Beam Pattern AO2 beam pattern.

(Setting range: 0 (none) and 1 to 5)
NOTE
 The Beam Pattern is an optional function.
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2-6. Precut area
[Precut area] is shown at the bottom part in the [Pierce] tab. Set the power pierce
approach conditions for precut as shown below.
NOTE
Item Description
Power [W] Precut Laser power.
Frequency [Hz] Precut pulse frequency.
Duty [%] Precut pulse duty.
Gas Press. [MPa] Precut assist gas pressure and recover processing gas
pressure.
4:Nitrogen
5:Air
6:EZ: EZ cut
Dist. [mm] Precut distance.

Feed Rate [mm/min] Precut speed.
Nozzle Gap [mm] Precut nozzle gap.
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2-7. Edge Data tab
NOTE
 The [Edge Data] tab is hidden in the [SIMPLE mode].
What is approach (processing)

After the piercing process, the cutting conditions are changed to approach conditions
for a certain distance. Setting the processing speed to a slower speed reduces the
processing defects in the approach cutting.
What is edge (processing)

The edge section is pierced and then cooled. The following cut out (recover) process
is performed with the edge conditions. This reduces the burn-through of the edge
section and other processing defects.
Item Description
Angle Angle at which to change from cutting conditions to edge
conditions.
The cutting conditions change to edge conditions at the
corner whose included angle is less than the set angle in the
program.
(Setting range: 0 to 180 degrees)
Edge Power [W] Edge piercing power and recover processing power.
Edge Freq. [Hz] Edge piercing pulse frequency.
Edge Duty [%] Edge piercing pulse duty.
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Item Description
Pierce Time [sec] Edge piercing time.
Edge Gprs. [MPa] Edge piecing assist gas pressure and recover processing
gas pressure.
Edge Gas Type Type of assist gas.
0:Same as cutting
4:Nitrogen
5:Air
6:EZ: EZ cut
Recov. Dist. [mm] Recover distance.

Recov. Feed Recover speed.
[mm/min] (Setting range: 0 to 9999 mm/min)
Recov. Freq. [Hz] Recover pulse frequency.
Recov. Duty [%] Recover pulse duty.
Nozzle Gap [mm] Recover nozzle gap.
Set this to 0.000 to make this the same as cutting
conditions.
ET Recover edge type number (Acceleration edge)
NOTE
 The ET is an optional function.
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2-8. Fine Edge area
[Fine Edge area] is shown at the bottom part in the [Edge Data] tab. Fine Edge is a
function to lower the laser power in step with the deceleration at the edge section, to
reduce dross.
NOTE
Item Description
Power [W] Fine edge cutting laser power.
Frequency [Hz] Fine edge cutting pulse frequency.
Duty [%] Fine edge cutting pulse duty.
Parameters Fine edge cutting parameter.
The conditions change to fine edge conditions when the
cutting speed decelerates by the value set in this parameter
[%].
Example: If the parameter is set to 50 [%], the conditions
change to fine edge conditions when the cutting
speed 2000 [mm/min] decelerates to 1000 [mm/min]
at the edge section.
FT Fine edge type number (Acceleration edge)

NOTE
 The FT is an optional function.
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2-9. Monitoring area
[Monitoring area] is shown at the lower-right in the [Edge Data] tab. The Monitoring
function is an optional function.
NOTE
REFERENCE
 For details of the Monitoring function, refer to the manual of process monitoring.
Item Description
Rate Rate at which the difference in number of photons is
corrected when different material or cutting type is used.
The rate is determined by using the [Adjust Auto Gain]
function in utilities.
NOTE
 The Adjust Auto Gain function cannot be used in the

case of aluminum material.
 The Adjust Auto Gain function may not work with some
material or cutting types. If this is the case, set the rate
manually.
Recovery Recovery pattern.

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2-10. Append tab
The Append function is an optional function. This function sets the conditions used
with Nano Joint.
NOTE
 The [Append] tab is hidden in the [SIMPLE mode].
Item Description
Dist. [mm] Distance to cut after changing to the new extended format.
The conditions change from laser to new extended format
when the distance to the joint position (end of cutting) is less
than the setting value.
Feed Rate [mm/min] Cutting speed.
Frequency [Hz] Pulse frequency.
Duty [%] Pulse duty.
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Item Description
0:Same as cutting
4:Nitrogen
5:Air
6:EZ: EZ cut

Time [sec] When the gas is switched to the assist gas for cutting, the
Nozzle Gap [mm] Nozzle gap.
Focus Offset [mm] Offset amount when cutting off the AC unit.
Pierce Time [sec] Pierce time when resuming the cutting.
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2-11. Nano Joint tab
The Nano Joint function is an optional function. When the [NANO JOINT] button is
set to ON, the [Nano Joint] tab appears at the right side if the [Cut] tab or [Append]
tab is displayed.
NOTE
 The [NANO JOINT] button and [Nano Joint] tab are hidden in the [SIMPLE mode].
Cut tab and Nano Joint tab

A single line of data for the [Nano Joint] tab corresponds to the cutting conditions
(E001 to E010) in the same line.
Append tab and Nano Joint tab

The values to be set to the [Nano Joint] tab are new extended format numbers. You
can check the setting values in the [Append] tab when setting the [Nano Joint] tab.
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Append tab
Item Description
Type 1 New extended format to be used with nano joint type 1 (end
of cutting).
Type 2 New extended format to be used with nano joint type 2
(middle of cutting).
Type 2 Pierce New extended format to be used with piercing of nano joint
type 2.
Type 2 Appr. Nano joint at approach section.
No: Nano joint type 2 is not used at the approach section.
Yes: Nano joint type 2 is used at the approach section.
2-12. Comment tab

You can enter any comment. Once saved, you can check the comments on the
[LIST] view.
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3. DEVICE STATUS view
You can check and change the current device status. The device status is read when
performing a laser setup calculation.
If the optional nozzle changer is installed, the nozzle inside the nozzle changer is
also managed on this view.
Current Nozzle area
Item Description
Manu. Setup This item appears when the nozzle changer is installed.
Select this item to edit the nozzle information. Update the
nozzle information if you changed the nozzle manually
without using the nozzle changer.
NOZ Type Type of nozzle that is currently installed.
NOTE
 The type of nozzle that can be installed varies

depending on the model.
NOZ Dia. Diameter of the nozzle that is currently installed.

Station This item appears when the nozzle changer is installed.
This is the station number of the station inside the nozzle
station of the installed nozzle.
REGISTER button Press the [REGISTER] button to update the nozzle
information.
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Current Lens area
Item Description
Automatic Ident This item appears only with models that can automatically
obtain the lens information.
Set this item to ON for registering the lens information
automatically.
Lens Focal length of the installed lens
NOTE
 The lens that can be installed varies depending on the

oscillator.
REGISTER button Press the [REGISTER] button to update the lens

information.
3-1. Station Setup area

[Station Setup area] inside the nozzle changer appears at the right side of [DEVICE
STATUS] view.
The nozzle information should be updated on this display if you changed the nozzle
inside the nozzle changer. The new information is update when you confirm the data
entry. There is no need to press the [REGISTER] button.
Item Description
NOZ Type Nozzle type.
NOZ Dia. Nozzle diameter.
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Item Description
Station1 Act Time Total time of operation that used the registered nozzle
[Min] If the nozzle is changed with a new one, enter 0 in this field
to reset the time.
(Setting range: 0 to 99999999 min)
Change Time [Min] If the same type of nozzle is registered for multiple stations,
these nozzles are changed automatically when the nozzle
operating time reaches the change time.
The nozzles are not changed if you set the change time to 0.
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Part 12
Utilities
1. UTILITIES display .......................................................... 12-2

1-1. Editing category....................................................... 12-3
1-2. CHANGE LAYOUT button ....................................... 12-4
1-2-1. USE DEFAULT LAYOUT button ....................... 12-4
1-2-2. Moving and copying.......................................... 12-4
1-3. Utilities ..................................................................... 12-6
1-3-1. Automatic Reference Position Return: G50...... 12-6
1-3-2. Return to 2nd Machine Position........................ 12-7
1-3-3. Positioning (Rapid Traverse): G00 ................... 12-8
1-3-4. Change Shuttle ................................................. 12-9
1-3-5. Nozzle/Lens Change Position.......................... 12-10
1-3-6. Adjust Nozzle Centering .................................. 12-11
1-3-7. Adjust WACS ................................................... 12-13
1-3-8. Check Assist Gas............................................. 12-14
1-3-9. Adjust HS Sensor............................................. 12-15
1-3-10. Adjust Focus .................................................. 12-16
1-3-11. Adjust AIV....................................................... 12-18
1-3-12. Adjust Tool Offset ........................................... 12-19
1-3-13. Adjust Auto Gain ............................................ 12-21
1-3-14. User Program ................................................ 12-22
1-3-15. Unloading....................................................... 12-23
1-3-16. Oil Shot .......................................................... 12-24
1-3-17. Remnant Cut.................................................. 12-25
1-3-18. Clean Nozzle ................................................. 12-27
1-3-19. Change Nozzle .............................................. 12-28
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1. UTILITIES display
Touch the [UTILITIES] tab to open the UTILITIES
display. The utilities are categorized. Change the
category to view other utilities.
[2]
[1]
[5]
[3] [4]
[1] Category area

The category name of the utilities. Select the category that you want to view.
[2] Utilities area

Press one of these utility buttons to start the respective utilities function. The utilities
function can be used in Auto mode.
[3] EDIT CATEGORY button

Set the [EDIT CATEGORY] button to ON for editing the category name. The category
name is saved separately for each user logging in.
[4] CHANGE LAYOUT button

Set the [CHANGE LAYOUT] button to ON to change the order of the utilities or
move/copy the utility buttons to another category.
The display order of the utilities is saved separately for each user logging in.
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[5] Service category
The [Service] is the category of utilities for AMADA. This category is not available to
users. When selected, the Password window opens. This category does not appear
on the display when the user authentication is enabled.
NOTE
 A category with a message "New utility has been added. Please move it to another
category." may appear in the category name. This occurs when there is a new
utility function available with the adding of a new option. To use the new utility
function, its utility buttons must be moved from the current category to another
category.
1-1. Editing category

Set the [EDIT CATEGORY] button to ON for editing
the category name. You can enter characters in
multiple lines. When you finish entering, set the
[EDIT CATEGORY] button to OFF.
The category name is saved separately for each user
logging in.
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1-2. CHANGE LAYOUT button
When the [CHANGE LAYOUT] button is set to ON, the shapes of utility buttons
change.
Drag the utility button in this shape onto another button to change the order.
NOTE
 The utilities function cannot be used while the [CHANGE LAYOUT] button is set to
ON.
1-2-1. USE DEFAULT LAYOUT button

The [USE DEFAULT LAYOUT] button appears when you set the [CHANGE LAYOUT]
button to ON. Press the [USE DEFAULT LAYOUT] button if you want to return the
category names and utilities button layout to the factory settings. This does not affect
other users.
1-2-2. Moving and copying

The utility buttons can be moved or copied to another category.
Procedure
1. Set the [CHANGE LAYOUT]
button to ON.
2. Drag the utility button onto the

target category and release.
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3. The Change Layout window opens.
4. Select an action and then press the [OK] button.
Item Description
MOVE button Moves the utility button to the category specified in
Destination.
COPY button Copies the utility button to the category specified in
Destination.
ERASE button Deletes the utility button from the current category.
NOTE
 The [ERASE] button appears only when there are

multiple utilities buttons with the same name.
Destination Category where the utilities button is moved or copied to.
5. Select the category that was specified in [Destination].
6. If you moved or copied the utilities button, the button is added to the destination
category, at the bottom-right.
7. When the layout change is finished, set the [CHANGE LAYOUT] button to OFF.
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1-3. Utilities
To use the utilities function, the NC mode needs to be set to the MEMORY mode.
1-3-1. Automatic Reference Position Return: G50

This function is used for returning the axes to the machine origin (maximum position
in the processing area).
Coordinate Display area
Item Description
Coordinate Display The absolute coordinate position or machine coordinate
area position appears in this area.
ABSOLUTE/ This switches the coordinate display between absolute
MACHINE button position and machine position. If the display is
[ABSOLUTE], then the absolute position is shown.
Peripheral Machine This appears when the peripheral equipment is
Return to Regular connected. Press the [ON] button to return the peripheral
Pos. equipment to its regular position at the same time.
Procedure
1. When you press the [START] button on the NC control panel, each axis returns
to the machine origin. The window closes when the zero-return motion is
completed.
NOTE
 The [Peripheral Machine Return to Regular Pos.] appears when the machine is
connected to the peripheral equipment. Press the [ON] button to return the
peripheral equipment to its regular position at the same time.
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1-3-2. Return to 2nd Machine Position
This function allows you to set any position as the second machine position and
make the axis return to that coordinate.
Item Description
CAPTURE button This button sets the current machine coordinate as the
machine position.
DEFAULT button This button initializes the machine position.
2nd Machine Position This sets the second machine position for each axis. The
axes displayed vary between different models.
Peripheral Machine This appears when the peripheral equipment is
Return to Regular connected. Press the [ON] button to return the peripheral
Pos. equipment to its regular position at the same time.
Procedure
1. When you press the [START] button on the NC control panel, the axes move
quickly to the second machine positions. The window closes when the motion is
completed.
NOTE
 The [Peripheral Machine Return to Regular Pos.] appears when the machine is
connected to the peripheral equipment. Press the [ON] button to return the
peripheral equipment to its regular position at the same time.
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1-3-3. Positioning (Rapid Traverse): G00
This function moves the axes to the specified positions. The positions are specified
by using the [ABSOLUTE POSITION] or [RELATIVE POSITION].
Item Description
X Position of the X axis.
Y Position of the Y axis.
ABSOLUTE Select this to specify the X and Y axes using absolute
POSITION positions.
RELATIVE Select this to specify the X and Y axes using relative
POSITION positions.
Z AXIS G50 BEFORE Select this to zero-return the Z-axis before starting the
MOVE moves.
Procedure
quickly to the set coordinates. The window closes when the motion is
completed.
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1-3-4. Change Shuttle
This function is available only on machines with shuttles installed. Two sheets of
pallets will be changed.
Item Description
X RETURN TO REF. After the shuttle is changed, the head retracts in the
POSITION button X-axis direction. This button is optional.
Procedure
1. Check the following before starting this function.
 Z-axis is positioned at the origin.
 The [WORK SET READY] button on the shuttle table is illuminated.
2. When you press the [START] button on the NC control panel, the shuttle table is
changed. The window closes when the change is completed.
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1-3-5. Nozzle/Lens Change Position
This function moves the nozzle and lens to the positions where they can be changed
with ease.
Item Description
CAPTURE button This sets the current machine coordinate as the change
position.
DEFAULT button This button initializes the change position.
Change Position This sets the positions of the X-, Y-, and Z-axis.
Procedure
quickly to the set change positions. The window closes when the motion is
completed.
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1-3-6. Adjust Nozzle Centering
This function makes adjustments so that the beam goes through the center of the
nozzle.
Item Description
MOVE Set this to ON to move the axes quickly to the adjust
positions.
ADJUST Set this to ON to run the Adjust Nozzle Centering
program.
CAPTURE button This sets the current machine coordinate as the adjust
position.
DEFAULT button This button initializes the settings.
Adjust Position This sets the positions of the X-, Y-, and Z-axis.
Output This sets the power command value to be used in the
adjustment.
Frequency This sets the pulse frequency command value to be used
in the adjustment.
Duty This sets the pulse duty command value to be used in the
adjustment.
Gas Type This sets the type of assist gas to be used in the
adjustment.
Gas Pressure This sets the pressure of assist gas to be used in the
adjustment.
Time This sets the centering time.
Focus Fine Fine adjustment amount of the focal point.
Adjustment This field is usually set to 1.5 mm.
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Item Description
Lens Lens to be used.
Procedure
1. Move the head to a position where the nozzle can be centered with ease. Set
the [MOVE] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control panel to
move the head to the adjust position.
2. Attach a piece of cellophane tape to the hole on the nozzle.
3. Set the [ADJUST] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control
panel to discharge the beam for the specified duration.
4. Remove the cellophane tape from the nozzle and check if the beam goes
through the center of the hole. Repeat the adjustment procedure until the beam
is centered.
NOTE
 When using the Adjust Nozzle Centering function, be sure to use a small-diameter
nozzle (diameter of 2 mm or less).
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1-3-7. Adjust WACS
This function makes the adjustment for the Cooling Cut function.
NOTE
 The Cooling Cut is an optional function.
Item Description
MIST Set this to ON to run the program of adjusting the amount
of cooling water flow rate.
MOTION Set this to ON to run the program of checking the
operation of Cooling Cut.
The program is executed on an actual worksheet and is
used for checking the operation and making final
adjustment of the cooling water flow rate.
FLUSHING Set this to ON to run a program of flushing cooling water
out of the Cooling Cut head.
The program is used before calibrating the center of
Z-axis in the Cooling Cut head.
adjustment.
adjustment.
Actual Feed Rate Speed during adjustment.
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Item Description
Procedure
1. When the [START] button on the NC control panel is pressed, the selected
program ([MIST], [MOTION], or [FLUSHING]) is executed.
1-3-8. Check Assist Gas

This function is used when changing the type of gas to be using in cutting or when
checking the Gas Pressure.
Item Description
adjustment.
adjustment.
Time Set the adjustment time (assist gas ejection time).
Actual Gas Pressure Actual gas output value.
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Procedure
1. Set the [Gas Type], [Gas Pressure], and [Time].
2. When you press the [START] button on the NC control panel, the assist gas is
ejected.
1-3-9. Adjust HS Sensor

This function adjusts the HS Sensor (capacitive sensor). Be sure to execute this
function if you changed the nozzle manually. Maintain distance from the edge of the
worksheet when making the adjustment.
Item Description
positions.
ADJUST Set this to ON to run the Adjust HS Sensor.
Adjust Position This sets the positions of the X- and Y-axis.
CAPTURE button This sets the current machine coordinate as the adjust
position.
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Procedure
1. Move the head to a position where the HS sensor can be adjusted with ease.
Set the [MOVE] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control
panel to move the head to the adjust position. Check that the head is positioned
above the worksheet.
panel to start the calibration.
1-3-10. Adjust Focus

This function sets the focus reference position for each lens. The focus reference
position should be adjusted to where the beam diameter is smallest.
NOTE
 Lens types shown vary depending on the models and oscillator.
Item Description
Laser Conditions This sets the processing condition files.
Cut Conditions This sets the cut conditions to be used.
Start Focus Position This sets the focus position at which to start the
adjustment.
End Focus Position This sets the focus position at which to end the
adjustment.
Focus Change This sets the amount by which to adjust the focus.
Amount
Lens This sets which lens will be adjusted.
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Item Description
Reference Focus This sets the focus reference position when there is a
Position lens and when no lens is set for use.
AIV IN USE/ If you use AIV (OVS), set [AIV IN USE] to ON. When [AIV
AIV NOT IN USE IN USE] is set to ON, you do not need to select a lens
from the [Lens] menu and enter the values at [Start
Focus Position], [End Focus Position], and [Focus
Change Amount].
When [AIV IN USE] is set to ON, some controls are
inhibited.
Procedure
1. Set the [Laser Conditions].
2. From the [Lens] menu, select the lens to be set at the focus reference position.
3. Set the [Cut Conditions], [Start Focus Position], [End Focus Position], and
[Focus Change Amount]. Or press the [DEFAULT] button.
5. Press the [START] button on the NC control panel. The head cuts 60-mm long
slits at a pitch of 8 mm, from the position set in the [Start Focus Position] to the
position set in the [End Focus Position], at the interval set in the [Focus Change
Amount].
6. Find the smallest slit width. The focus position where the narrowest slit can be
cut is the optimum focus position.
7. In the [Reference Focus Position], enter the focus height at which the narrowest
slit is cut.
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1-3-11. Adjust AIV
This function makes the adjustment for OVS.
NOTE
 The OVS is an optional function.
Item Description
positions.
ADJUST Set this to ON to run the Adjust AIV program.
Adjust Position This sets the positions of the X- and Y-axis.
CAPTURE This sets the current machine coordinate as the adjust
position.
Procedure
1. Set the [MOVE] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control
panel to move the head to the adjust position.
panel to run the Adjust AIV program.
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1-3-12. Adjust Tool Offset
If the head moves as instructed by the program, the product size deviates by the
radius of the beam. The product can be processed to the correct size by adjusting
the beam left and right of the cutting direction. The Adjust Tool Offset is a function to
adjust the offset amount of the laser processing condition.
Item Description
Small Hole Condition This sets a small (5 mm diameter) hole cutting condition
No. number.
It uses the cutting conditions No. of the worksheet loaded
as reference.
Medium Hole This sets a medium (10 mm diameter) hole cutting
Condition No. condition number.
It uses the cutting conditions No. of the worksheet loaded
as reference.
Square Condition No. This sets a square (50 mm) hole cutting condition
number. It uses the cutting conditions No. of the
worksheet loaded as reference.
Amount of Joint When this is selected, the joint amount set in this field will
remain when the processing ends.
Small Hole Offset This sets the laser beam path compensation value for
small hole cutting.
Medium Hole Offset This sets the laser beam path compensation value for
medium hole cutting.
Square Offset This sets the laser beam path compensation value for
square cutting.
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Item Description
UPPER LEFT These set the processing start position.
UPPER RIGHT
LOWER LEFT
LOWER RIGHT
Procedure
1. Select either [UPPER LEFT], [UPPER RIGHT], [LOWER LEFT], or [LOWER
RIGHT] to set the processing start position.
3. Press the [START] button on the NC control panel to run the Adjust Tool Offset
function (for 50 mm square cutting).
4. After the worksheet is cut, measure the amount of error, and enter each
compensation value.
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1-3-13. Adjust Auto Gain
This function automatically adjusts the parameters for process monitoring.
Item Description
MOVE Set this to ON to move to the starting slit position X, Y.
ADJUST Set this to ON to cut a slit and adjust the gain amount.
Cut Conditions This sets the cutting condition number.
Slit Position X and Y of the starting slit position.
Slit Length Calculated value is entered automatically.
Magnification Adjustment results are shown.
Adjustment Results
DEFAULT button Press this button to enter default values to the fields.
Procedure
1. Enter the [Cut Conditions], [Slit Position X], and [Slit Position Y].
2. Set the [MOVE] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control
panel to move to the starting slit position.
3. Select the [ADJUST] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC
control panel to cut the slit in the positive Y-axis direction.
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4. The gain amount is adjusted and the result is displayed in the [Slit Length] and
[Magnification Adjustment Results].
5. These are set as processing condition files.
1-3-14. User Program

This function runs the program registered as Program 1 (O8005) or Program 2
(O8006).
Item Description
PROGRAM 1 Select this to run the program set to O8005.
PROGRAM 2 Select this to run the program set to O8006.
Parameter 1 to 8 Sets parameters 1 through 8.
Select Selects parameter 9.
Procedure
1. Set the [parameter] (1 to 8) you need. If the parameter 9 is needed to set, select
the [Select].
2. Press the [START] button on the NC control panel to run the user program.
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1-3-15. Unloading
This function moves the worksheet to the take out position.
NOTE
 This is an optional function for types of processing machine that allows you to
move the worksheet.
Item Description
Work Dimensions Size X of the worksheet.
Procedure
1. When you press the [START] button on the NC control panel, the worksheet is
moved to the unloading position.
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1-3-16. Oil Shot
This function applies oil onto the worksheet surface immediately before the piercing
process.
Item Description
ADJUST Set this to ON to run the Oil Shot function.
AIR EXTRACTION Set this to ON to extract air inside the oil shot tube.
This is performed only after the delivery of the machine.
Thickness This sets the thickness.
Procedure
1. Manually move the X- and Y-axis to the position where you want perform the Oil
Shot function.
panel to run the Oil Shot function.
3. Look at the result and adjust the position and direction of the tube.
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1-3-17. Remnant Cut
This function cuts remnants away from processed worksheet.
Item Description
G50 AFTER Sets this button to ON to perform zero-return after
CUTTING button remnant cut. This button is optional.
Cut Length This sets the cut length when entering the X and Y cut
length.
X Cut Length This cuts the worksheet in the X-axis direction after
Measurement measuring the X cut length with the HS edge detection
function.
X Start Point This detects the edge in the positive X-axis direction with
Measurement the HS edge detection function and then cuts the
worksheet to the X0 position in the negative X-axis
direction.
X Cut Length Input This cuts the worksheet in the positive X-axis direction by
the preset cut length from the preset current position.
Y Cut Length This cuts the worksheet in the Y-axis direction after
Measurement measuring the Y cut length with the HS edge detection
function.
Y Start Point This detects the edge in the positive Y-axis direction with
Measurement the HS edge detection function and then cuts the
worksheet to the Y0 position in the negative Y-axis
direction.
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Item Description
Y Cut Length Input This cuts the worksheet in the negative Y-axis direction
by the preset cut length from the preset current position.
Procedure
1. Manually move the X- and Y-axis to the cut position.
2. Select the processing condition files in the [Laser Conditions].
3. Make the selection in the [Select Cut Pattern]. If you select the [X Cut Length
Input] or [Y Cut Length Input], enter a value in the [Cut Length].
4. Press the [START] button on the NC control panel to start the remnant cut
operation.
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1-3-18. Clean Nozzle
This function cleans the nozzle automatically.
Item Description
CLEAN Set this to ON to clean the nozzle and conducting HS
calibration.
UNIT OPEN This can be selected when the machine has a nozzle
changer.
Select this button to open the nozzle changer unit.
UNIT CLOSED This can be selected when the machine has a nozzle
changer.
Select this button to close the nozzle changer unit.
G50 AFTER Set this to ON to zero-return when the cleaning is
CLEANING completed.
Procedure
1. Set the [CLEAN] to ON and then press the [START] button on the NC control
panel to run the Clean Nozzle function. When the cleaning is completed, HS
calibration is conducted before returning to the original position.
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1-3-19. Change Nozzle
This function changes the installed nozzle with the nozzle inside the nozzle changer.
Item Description
Attached Nozzle Information of the nozzle that is currently attached.
STATION Information of stations inside the nozzle changer.
NOTE
 The available number of stations varies depending

on the type of the nozzle changer.

Procedure
1. Set to ON the button of the station for which you want to change the nozzle.
2. Press the [START] button on the NC control panel to start the nozzle change.
NOTE
 When the nozzle is changed, the Adjust HS Sensor function is executed

automatically.
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Part 13
Results
Function
1. COMPLETED display..................................................... 13-2

1-1. Results list ............................................................... 13-2
1-2. Exporting data in results list
and deleting all results data..................................... 13-4
1-3. Reprocessing using data in results list .................... 13-5
1-3-1. Program mode .................................................. 13-5
1-3-2. Schedule mode................................................. 13-6
13-1
1. COMPLETED display
The COMPLETED display appears when you touch
the [COMPLETED] tab. When the [COMPLETED]
tab is not displayed, press button and then
select [COMPLETED].
You can check the results list, export the data in the results list, delete all the results
data, and perform operations using the data in the results list on the COMPLETED
display.
1-1. Results list

The COMPLETED display shows the list of run programs.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5] [6]
[1] Search Conditions area
Sets the search condition.
Item Description
PERIOD button Displays the results in the selected period.
DATE button Displays the results in a period between two dates.
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[2] Display area
Sets the display unit.
Item Description
SHEETS button Displays the results for each sheet.
JOBS button Displays the results for each sheet.
In the schedule operation, each registered job is displayed
as single data.
In other cases, programs that run consecutively are treated
as a job, and displayed as single data.
PROGRAMS button Displays consecutive identical programs as single data.
[3] Results list

Shows a list of results that match the search condition.
[4] DETAILS button

Shows the alarm history of program in the results list.
[5] DELETE ALL button

Deletes all the results data.
[6] OUTPUT button

Exports the data in the results list to external media.
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1-2. Exporting data in results list and deleting all results
data
You can export the data in the results list to external media or delete all the results
data.
Exporting data in results list

1. Press the [OUTPUT] button on
the COMPLETED display.
The Save window opens.
2. Select the save destination

folder and then enter the file
name. (For the file format, only
XML is supported.)
3. Press the [SAVE] button.

The results data is exported to
the specified save destination.
Deleting all results data

1. Press the [DELETE ALL]
button on the COMPLETED
display.
The Message Center window
opens.
2. Press the [YES] button. All the

results data are deleted.
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1-3. Reprocessing using data in results list
You can perform an operation by re-transferring the
program from the results list to NC or adding the
program again from the results list to the schedule.
The programs which can be re-transferred to NC or
added to the schedule again have an icon at the left
side of the program name.
1-3-1. Program mode

1. Select [Switching] ->
[Program] to switch the
operating mode to the
Program mode.
2. Select in the results list the

program that you want to use
in the reprocessing, and then
press the [DETAILS] button on
3. Press the [PROCESS] button.

opens.
4. Press the [OK] button. The

program is transferred to NC
and the display changes to the
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1-3-2. Schedule mode
1. Select [Switching] ->
[Schedule] to switch the
operating mode to the
Schedule mode.
2. Select in the results list the

program that you want to use
in the reprocessing, and then
press the [DETAILS] button on
3. Press the [SCHEDULE]

button.
opens.
4. Press the [OK] button. The

program is added to the
schedule and the display
changes to the SCHEDULE
display.
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Part 14
Maintenance
Function
1. MAINTENANCE display ................................................. 14-2

1-1. LASER SETTINGS view.......................................... 14-2
1-1-1. Laser Prm. tab .................................................. 14-3
1-1-2. AIV tab .............................................................. 14-5
1-1-3. HS Edge Detection tab ..................................... 14-8
1-1-4. Probe tab ......................................................... 14-10
1-2. REGISTER USER view .......................................... 14-12
1-2-1. User account list .............................................. 14-12
1-2-2. Registering/editing/deleting user account........ 14-13
1-3. MATERIAL MASTER view...................................... 14-14
1-3-1. Material Type tab ............................................. 14-15
1-3-2. Material tab ...................................................... 14-16
1-4. NETWORK SETTINGS view .................................. 14-17
1-4-1. vFactory tab ..................................................... 14-17
1-4-2. BarCode tab..................................................... 14-17
1-5. MAIL view ............................................................... 14-18
1-5-1. Setting procedure ............................................ 14-18
1-5-2. Sending emails ................................................ 14-20
1-6. INSPECTION view ................................................. 14-20
1-6-1. Schedule tab .................................................... 14-20
1-6-2. Completing inspections.................................... 14-22
1-6-3. Editing/adding/deleting inspection items ......... 14-23
1-6-4. Supply tab ........................................................ 14-26
1-6-5. Options tab....................................................... 14-26
1-7. BACKUP view......................................................... 14-27
1-7-1. Auto tab............................................................ 14-27
1-7-2. Manual tab ....................................................... 14-28
1-8. VERSION INFO. view............................................. 14-29
14-1
1. MAINTENANCE display
The MAINTENANCE display appears with its menu
in the left side of the display when you touch the
[MAINTENANCE] tab. When the [MAINTENANCE]
tab is not displayed, press button and then
select [MAINTENANCE].
NOTE
 The menu of the MAINTENANCE display is

divided into the [CUSTOMER] menu and the
[MAKER] menu. The [MAKER] menu is not
available.
1-1. LASER SETTINGS view

The display changes to the [LASER SETTINGS] view when [LASER SETTINGS] is
selected from the menu of the MAINTENANCE display.
In the [LASER SETTINGS] view, you can make detailed settings for laser output.
To apply a new setting for an item, select a setting or enter a value at the item that
you want the setting changed.
To return the changes back to the default settings,
press the [DEFAULT] button.
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1-1-1. Laser Prm. tab
Item Description
Trace Start Height Sets the height at which the Z-axis tracking sensor starts
tracing the worksheet during piercing (M103). Set this height
as measured from the worksheet surface. The actual tracing
start height is the sum of worksheet thickness, preset trace
start height, and Z command value in G93. (Setting range: 0
to 99999.99 mm)
Z Retract Height Sets the height to which the Z-axis retracts (rises) after
cutting a hole or part for each end value (unloading
method).
No End Value: Sets the Z-axis retract height without the
end value (M104).
M00: Sets the Z-axis retract height at the machine
stop command (M104M00).
M01: Sets the Z-axis retract height at the machine
stop command (M104M01).
Work Chute: Sets the Z-axis retract height at the work
chute command (M104M180) when the
machine is equipped with the work chute.
Set the retract height as measured from the worksheet
surface. The Z-axis retracts by the preset incremental
amount. The Z-axis retracts to the origin when its retract
amount is greater than the Z-axis maximum processing
range.
(Setting range: 0 to 99999.99 mm)
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Item Description
Assist Gas Sets the height at which the assist gas is emitted.
Emission Height The assist gas is emitted according to the height of the
Z-axis.
Set the emission height as measured from the worksheet
surface.
The actual assist gas emission height is the sum of
worksheet thickness, preset assist gas emission height, and
Z command value in G93.
Pierce Height for Sets the nozzle rise amount during piercing with Clean Cut
Clean and or Aluminum Cut. Set the nozzle rise amount as increment
Aluminum Cuts from the cutting nozzle gap of 0.3.
This setting is applied only when the Z-axis tracking function
is disabled.
Focus Reference Sets the focal point reference position for the lens.
Position At the command of M100, the NC focal point control moves
the focal point to the focal point reference position plus the
values set at [Focus] and at the AC setting for the focal point
offset value in the Common Parameters area ([LASER] in
Common Tools -> [COND.]).
WACS On Time Sets in seconds the time during which the assist gas is
supplied after the WACS nozzle (option) is turned off. This
setting is irrelevant when the machine is not equipped with
the WACS nozzle (option) or when the WACS nozzle is not
used.
(Setting range: 0 to 99999.99 sec)
2nd Machine Sets the X, Y, and Z coordinates of [2nd Machine Position]
Position to which the machine returns. This depends on the [Return
to 2nd Machine Position] settings on the UTILITIES display.
The 2nd machine position (or origin) is used for moving
axes to a position different from the machine origin position
when you want to load worksheets and unload parts, for
example.
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Item Description
Tube Radius for Sets the radius of round pipe for jog cutting with a rotary
Jog Cutting table.
If the actual radius of pipe to be cut is different from the set
radius, the speed on the pipe surface will not match the
laser processing conditions, and cutting failure may occur.
Focus Reference Five focal point positions can be set by the type of lens.
Position Per Lens (Setting range: 0 to 99999.99 mm)
Vinyl Cutting Sets the Z-axis height for vinyl cutting.
Height (Setting range: 0 to 99999.99 mm)
Pierce Count Sets the pierce count at which to automatically clean the
nozzle.
(Setting range: 0 to 99999999 cycles)
Operating Time Sets the operating time at which to automatically clean the
nozzle.
Cutting Time Sets the cutting time at which to automatically clean the
nozzle.
Regular-shaped Regular-shaped hole (G111 to G117) is cut in reverse
Hole Macro rotation (clockwise direction).
Reverse (Setting range: 0 (Disabled) and 1 (Enabled))
1-1-2. AIV tab
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AIV Measurement Results
Shows the results of program measurement using the AIV measurement function.
Cut Origin Correction Function (G140)

Item Description
Rotation Angle Shows the angle measurement result.
Center Position X Shows the X-axis coordinate of the center position of
coordinate rotation.
Center Position Y Shows the Y-axis coordinate of the center position of
Measuring Roundness (G141L)

Item Description
Roundness Shows the roundness measurement result.
Tolerance Value Shows the error tolerance value when measuring.
Automatic Focus Reference Position Adjustment

Item Description
Kerf Width No. Shows the minimum kerf width number in the measurement
result.
Kerf Width Shows the kerf width measurement result.
Measured Val.
Pitch Error Measuring Function (G141L)

Item Description
Pitch Error X Shows the measurement result of X-axis deviation amount.
Pitch Error Y Shows the measurement result of Y-axis deviation amount.
Tolerance Value Shows the error tolerance value when measuring.
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AIV Data
Makes the settings for the AIV unit.
Data
Item Description
AIV Camera Type Sets the type of camera to be used for AIV measurement.
(Automatically set)
Coordinate Type Sets the coordinate type of camera to be used for AIV
measurement. (Automatically set)
Camera Offset X Sets the X-coordinate of the camera installation position.
(Automatically set)
Camera Offset Y Sets the Y-coordinate of the camera installation position.
(Automatically set)
Allowable Bad Cut Sets the maximum number of bad cuts allowed when using
Freq. the bad cut measuring function.
Bad Cut Tolerance Sets the deviation tolerance amount of bad cuts when using
the bad cut measuring function.
System Data Area

Shows the data to be handled by the AIV unit and NC unit.
Transfer Data (AIV to CNC)

Item Description
Transfer Data 1 to Shows the data transferred from the NC unit to the AIV unit.
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Automatic Calibration
Item Description
Dot X Shows the X-length of one camera dot.
Dot Y Shows the Y-length of one camera dot.
Camera Position X Shows the X-coordinate of the camera with respect to the
hole to be measured.
Camera Position Y Shows the Y-coordinate of the camera with respect to the
hole to be measured.
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1-1-3. HS Edge Detection tab
HS Edge Detection Results

Shows the HS edge detection results.
Rotation
Item Description
Offset Value
Item Description
Offset Value X Shows the measurement result of X-axis compensation
value.
Offset Value Y Shows the measurement result of Y-axis compensation
value.
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Measurement Value
Item Description
Measuring Shows the X- or Y-axis coordinate plus the compensation
Position value.
Measuring Shows the X-axis coordinate at which the machine stopped
Position X due to skip during measurement.
Measuring Shows the Y-axis coordinate at which the machine stopped
Position Y due to skip during measurement.
HS Edge Detection Data

Makes the settings of the HS edge detection.
Calibration Data
Item Description
Calibration X0 Shows the calibration result.
Calibration Y0 Shows the calibration result.
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1-1-4. Probe tab
Probe Measurement Results

Shows the results of probe measurement.
Rotation
Item Description
Calculation Values
Item Description
Calculation Value1 Shows the calculation value 1 in the probe measurement.
Calculation Value2 Shows the calculation value 2 in the probe measurement.
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Probe Measurement Data
Makes the settings for the probe.
Offset Data
Item Description
Offset X Sets the X-axis offset value for the probe. (Automatically
set)
Offset Y Sets the Y-axis offset value for the probe. (Automatically set)
Offset Z Sets the Z-axis offset value for the probe. (Automatically
set)
3D Offset Z (5”) Sets the Z-axis offset value when a 5” lens is used in the 3D
probe.
3D Offset Z (7.5”) Sets the Z-axis offset value when a 7.5” lens is used in the
3D probe.
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1-2. REGISTER USER view
The display changes to the [REGISTER USER] view when [REGISTER USER] is
In the [REGISTER USER] view, you can make the settings for the user
authentication, and register, edit, and delete the user account.
1-2-1. User account list

Select [REGISTER USER] from the menu of the MAINTENANCE display to show the
user account list.
NOTE
 Some settings in the [REGISTER USER] view require certain level of operation
privilege to make changes.
 You can set the user levels [1] through [4] to these user accounts. Higher number
has higher operation privilege.
Enable User Authentication

Place a check mark on [Enable User Authentication]
to restrict the operations of logged-in users based on
the user level.
When no user is logged in, then the operation
privilege is set as level 1.
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Automatic Log Off
Place a check mark on [Automatic Log Off] to log off automatically when there is no
operation on the AMNC 3i for the time (minutes) set at the right side.
When the time is set to “0”, the automatic log off is disabled.
Automatic Logon as Last User

When a check mark is placed on [Automatic Logon
as Last User], the last user's account is used to
automatically log in the next time the AMNC 3i is
started.
1-2-2. Registering/editing/deleting user account

Registering user account
Press the [NEW REGISTRATION] button to open the
New window for creating a new user account.
Enter the information for the new user account on the
New window.
New window
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Editing user account
Press the [EDIT] button to open the Edit window for
editing the selected user account.
Edit the items that you want to change on the the Edit
window.
Edit window
Deleting user account

Press the [DELETE] button to delete the currently
selected user account.
NOTE
 The user account whose [User Name] is [AMADA] and [Level] is [Manufacturer] is
used by AMADA and therefore cannot be deleted.
1-3. MATERIAL MASTER view

The display changes to the [MATERIAL MASTER] view when [MATERIAL MASTER]
is selected from the menu of the MAINTENANCE display.
In the [MATERIAL MASTER] view, you can control the worksheet (or material) data
and the material type data.
When you select a material name on the SCHEDULE display, JOB Settings window,
or others, you will be selecting a name registered on this display.
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1-3-1. Material Type tab
The [Material Type] tab is used for managing the data regarding material
composition.
Search Conditions area

To search for a material type, enter a keyword at [Material Type Name] or [Standard
Name], and then press the [SEARCH] button. The material type that matches the
search condition appears in the list.
To clear the search result, press the [CLEAR] button.
ADD NEW button

To create new material type data, press the [ADD
NEW] button. Enter the information of the new
material type.
DELETE button
To delete the currently selected material type data,
press the [DELETE] button.
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1-3-2. Material tab
The [Material] tab is used for managing the worksheet (or material) data, which
contains both material type and thickness information.
Search Conditions area

To search for a material, enter a keyword at [Material Name] or [Material Type Name],
and then press the [SEARCH] button. The material that matches the search condition
appears in the list.
To clear the search result, press the [CLEAR] button.
ADD NEW button

To create new material data, press the [ADD NEW]
button. Enter the information of the new material.
DELETE button
To delete the currently selected material data, press
the [DELETE] button.
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1-4. NETWORK SETTINGS view
The display changes to the [NETWORK SETTINGS] view when [NETWORK
SETTINGS] is selected from the menu of the MAINTENANCE display.
In the [NETWORK SETTINGS] view, you can make the connection to vFactory and
change the barcode reader to be used.
1-4-1. vFactory tab

In the [vFactory] tab, you can view the information and connection status of vFactory.
Place a check mark on [Connection] to make the connection to vFactory.
If the connection fails, check the connection status in the network.
1-4-2. BarCode tab

The [BarCode] tab shows a list of barcode readers.
To use a barcode reader, place a check mark on [Use BarCode].
To change the barcode reader to be used, select one from the list at [Use Device].
When a new barcode reader is connected, press the [LIST UPDATE] button before
viewing the list at [Use Device].
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1-5. MAIL view
The display changes to the [MAIL] view when [MAIL] is selected from the menu of the
MAINTENANCE display.
In the [MAIL] view, you can make the settings for the mail function and send emails.
1-5-1. Setting procedure

To use the mail function, it needs to be set up first. Press the [SETTING] button in the
lower part of the display to open the MAIL SETTING window. Set each item in the
[COMMUNICATION] tab, [ACCOUNT] tab, and [OPTION] tab.
NOTE
 Set the mail settings using the provider's email software setting instructions as
reference.
COMMUNICATION tab
In the [COMMUNICATION] tab, set the items on use of the mail function.
Set the settings based on your network environment.
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ACCOUNT tab
In the [ACCOUNT] tab, specify the name and email address of the sender and
recipient. Enter the information accordingly.
OPTION tab
In the [OPTION] tab, select the character code to be used in the email you send.
Select the character code that can be displayed by the recipient's software.
When you finish the settings, the connection should be tested. Press the [CHECK
CONNECT] button. If the connection fails, review the settings and check the
connection status in the network.
To save the settings, press the [SETUP COMPLETE] button.
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1-5-2. Sending emails
Emails can be created and sent any time after completing the settings on the MAIL
SETTING window.
Enter the recipient's email address and email message, and then press the [SEND]
button.
1-6. INSPECTION view

The display changes to the [INSPECTION] view when [INSPECTION] is selected
from the menu of the MAINTENANCE display.
In the [INSPECTION] view, you can manage the machine inspection schedule.
1-6-1. Schedule tab

In the [Schedule] tab, you can check the inspection items currently set and
scheduled inspection dates.
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The scheduled inspection dates for the inspection items are shown in red in the
calendar.
Inspection Range
To change the range of display, change the start or end date at [Inspection Range].
Inspection Range check

Place a check mark on [Inspection Range check] to display only the inspection items
scheduled between the dates at [Inspection Range].
CLEAR SELECTIONS button

To select an inspection item, place a check mark on
it. To clear all selections of inspection items, press
the [CLEAR SELECTIONS] button.
INIT button
To return the displayed range of inspection dates to
that of automatic settings, press the [INIT] button.
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1-6-2. Completing inspections
When inspection of an item is done, place a check
mark on the item and then press the [COMPLETE]
button.
The Complete Inspection window opens.
Check that inspection of all the items shown on the window is completed, press the
[Complete] button. The scheduled inspection dates are updated based on the current
date.
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1-6-3. Editing/adding/deleting inspection items
Editing inspection items
Select an inspection item and then press the [EDIT]
button to open the Edit Inspection window for making
the settings of the item.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6] [7]
[1] Name and Description
[Name] and [Description] show the item name and the description of item.
NOTE
 Note that the information of [Name] and [Description] can be edited only if they are
items added by the users.
[2] Use Notify
Place a check mark on [Use Notify] to indicate the

inspection item names in yellow when an inspection
is scheduled within the number of days set at [Notice Inspection item name
Day].
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[3] Last Date
Sets the base date of the inspection schedule.
[4] Span Watch button

When the [Span Watch] button is set to ON, you can set the inspection intervals
among [Day], [Week], [Month], and [Year]. Enter the interval number at [Interval].
[5] Time Watch button

When the [Time Watch] button is set to ON, you can set the inspection intervals in
hours. Enter the interval in hours at [Interval].
[6] Default button

Returns each setting to its default.
[7] Register button and Cancel button

To apply the changes made to the inspection item, press the [Register] button. Press
the [Cancel] button when you do not want to apply the changes.
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Adding inspection items
Select an inspection item and then press the [ADD]
button to open the Add Inspection window for
creating an inspection item.
When the window opens, make the settings of the new inspection item and then
press the [Register] button to add it as a new inspection item. For details of each item
on the window, refer to “Editing inspection items” described earlier.
Deleting inspection items

The inspection item added on the Add Inspection
window can be deleted by pressing the [DELETE]
button in the lower part of the display.
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1-6-4. Supply tab
In the [Supply] tab, you can check the approximate change timing based on the
hours the managed consumables were used. Change the consumables using the
values at [Warning Time] and [Process Time] shown on the display as reference.
Completing change of consumables

When change of an item is done, place a check mark
on the item and then press the [COMPLETE] button.
The value at [Process time] is reset to “0”.
Clearing selections
To select a consumable item, place a check mark on
it. To clear all selections of inspection items, press
the [CLEAR SELECTIONS] button.
1-6-5. Options tab

In the [Options] tab, you can enter settings for inspection items.
PowerOnTime By Week
At [PowerOnTime By Week], enter in hours the approximate operating time per week.
This value is used for calculation of the scheduled inspection dates when the [Time
Watch] button on the Edit Inspection window is set to ON.
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1-7. BACKUP view
The display changes to the [BACKUP] view when [BACKUP] is selected from the
menu of the MAINTENANCE display.
In the BACKUP view, you can make the settings for creating backups of AMNC 3i
and perform the backup operation.
1-7-1. Auto tab

In the [Auto] tab, you can make the settings for creating periodic automatic backups
with AMNC 3i.
[1]
[2]
[1] Automatic Backup Date Settings area

Sets the automatic backup cycle. Make the settings at [Week] and day of [Week] as
required.
[2] Backup Items Settings area

Enable or disable the items to be included in the automatic backup.
You can also make the settings for the next backup timing.
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1-7-2. Manual tab
In the [Manual] tab, you can place a check mark on the backup items and save them
to NC or specific file immediately.
The save process is executed when the [SAVE] button is pressed.
NC button and SPECIFIED FILE button

Press the [NC] button or the [SPECIFIED FILE]
button to specify the save destination.
SAVE button
Place a check mark on the item to be saved, and
then press the [SAVE] button.
Save window
When you select [SPECIFIED FILE] and then press the [SAVE] button, the Save
window to specify the save destination folder opens.
After specifying the save destination folder and backup file name, press the [SAVE]
button. The backup process starts.
14-28
1-8. VERSION INFO. view
The display changes to the [VERSION INFO.] view when [VERSION INFO.] is
The [VERSION INFO.] view shows the version information of AMNC 3i components.
The different tabs show different items on the display.
Item Description
Version tab Shows versions of AMNC 3i components.
Parameters tab Shows versions of parameter settings used in the machine.
Open Source Shows the information of open source software used in
Software tab AMNC 3i.
14-29
14-30
Part 15
Optional
Functions
1. OPTIONS display ........................................................... 15-2

1-1. SCHEDULE SETTINGS view.................................. 15-2
1-1-1. Line Control Settings tab .................................. 15-2
1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view............................................. 15-4
1-3. SWITCH LANGUAGE view ..................................... 15-5
15-1
1. OPTIONS display
The OPTIONS display appears with its menu in the
left side of the display when you touch the
[OPTIONS] tab. When the [OPTIONS] tab is not
displayed, press button and then select
[OPTIONS].
NOTE
 [SWITCH LANGUAGE] is available only when user

authentication is disabled.
When you are using user authentication, you can
set the display language for each user.
REFERENCE
 For details of the language settings for each user,

refer to “1-2. REGISTER USER view” in Part 14.
1-1. SCHEDULE SETTINGS view

The display changes to the [SCHEDULE SETTINGS] view when [SCHEDULE
SETTINGS] is selected from the menu of the OPTIONS display.
In the [SCHEDULE SETTINGS] view, you can make the settings for the schedule
operation.
1-1-1. Line Control Settings tab

You can make the settings for the line operation.
15-2
Schedule
Item Description
Clear the completed Select this check box to clear the completed quantity
quantity when loading when a schedule is loaded.
schedules
Counting method of Sets whether to count just the sheets with the Normal
completed quantity Exit status or both those with the Normal Exit status and
those with the Abnormal End status.
SDD Schedule Select this check box to notify the result to the SDD when
Performance an SDD schedule is loaded and executed.
15-3
1-2. SETUP CONFIG. view
The display changes to the [SETUP CONFIG.] view when [SETUP CONFIG.] is
selected from the menu of the OPTIONS display.
In the [SETUP CONFIG.] view, you can make the settings for the setup calculation.
Simulation Settings
Item Description
Simulation Target When you set the [All JOBs] button
to ON, all jobs from start to end
jobs are selected.
When you set the [Select JOB
Range] button to ON, the specified
number of jobs set at [Select JOB
Range] from the start job are
selected.
Laser Setup Place a check mark here when running a setup
calculation for the laser.
[Nozzle] and [Lens] are available.
NOTE
When a check mark is not placed on [Laser Setup], the

[Nozzle] and [Lens] settings cannot be changed.
Material Setup Place a check mark here when running a setup

calculation for worksheets.
Clamp Setup Place a check mark here when running a setup
calculation for the workclamps.
15-4
1-3. SWITCH LANGUAGE view
The display changes to the [SWITCH LANGUAGE] view when [SWITCH
LANGUAGE] is selected from the menu of the OPTIONS display.
In the [SWITCH LANGUAGE] view, you can set the display language and the
date/time format displayed in the Notification area.
[1]
[2]
[3]
[1] Display Format Selection area

Selects the display language and the date/time format displayed in the Notification
area.
[2] REGISTER button

The Message Center window opens when
you press this button.
Press the [OK] button to switch the
language.
Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel the
language switch.
[3] Current Display Format area

Shows the current display format of display language and date/time.
15-5
15-6
Part 16
History
Function
1. HISTORY display ........................................................... 16-2

1-1. History list ................................................................ 16-3
1-2. Operating history ..................................................... 16-4
16-1
1. HISTORY display
The HISTORY display appears when you touch the
[HISTORY] tab. When the [HISTORY] tab is not
displayed, press button and then select
[HISTORY].
You can check the history of display operation, alarms, and status of the machine
and peripheral equipment on the HISTORY display.
[1] [2] [3]
[1] LIST button

Shows the history of operations on the display and alarms.
[2] MACHINE HISTORY button

Graphically shows the history of the status of the machine and peripheral equipment.
[3] Period of Display area

Specifies the range of the history data in the history list and the operating history.
PERIOD button
Set the [PERIOD] button to ON, and select the period from [Today], [1 Week], [10
Days], or [1 Month] to show the history list of the selected period.
DATE button
Set the [DATE] button to ON, and specify the start and end dates to show the history
list of the period between the specified dates.
16-2
1-1. History list
Press the [LIST] button to show a history list.
[1] [2]
NOTE
 The items are listed in the descending order of date and time.
 Touch each header title to sort the list.
 The history list is updated when the HISTORY display appears and when the
period of display is reset.
 It may take some time to update the history list. Please wait.
[1] Category area

Shows the buttons to narrow the history by category.
Item Description
MACHINE button Shows history of machine status (operation, standby, etc.).
PERIPHERAL Shows history of status of peripheral equipment (operation,
button standby, etc.).
Shows history of alarms and warnings (when they were
ALARM button
generated and cleared).
MESSAGE button Shows history of Message Center window.
OPERATION
Shows history of button and check mark operations.
button
LOG IN button Shows history of user login and logout.
[2] DispCount
Shows the number of history items in the list.
16-3
1-2. Operating history
When you press the [MACHINE HISTORY] button, the history of the categories
[MACHINE] and [PERIPHERAL] in the history list is shown graphically.
When [PERIOD] button is on and [TODAY] is selected
When [DATE] button is on and dates are specified
Legends
Color Status Description

Green Operating Auto operation is in progress.
Yellow Setup Utility window or Setup window is open.
Blue Standby Alarm is cleared but machine is not operating.
Red Stop/Alarm Alarm occurs and machine is stopped.
16-4
Graph contents
Operating ratio graph
Shows ratio of each status within the period when the
power is turned on.
Operating time graph

Shows aggregate time of each
status for each day.
Timeline
Shows the change in status. Drag
the sliders on the right and left at
the bottom to resize the upper part.
Sliders
16-5
16-6
Appendix
1. Windows opened from indicators .................................... A-2

1-1. Alarm window ........................................................... A-2
1-2. Line Operation Readiness Status window................ A-3
1-3. Override window....................................................... A-4
1-4. Eco Setting window .................................................. A-5
2. Removing USB flash drives............................................. A-7
A-1
1. Windows opened from indicators
Here describes the windows that can be opened by pressing the buttons on the
indicators.
1-1. Alarm window

When alarms or warnings occur, buttons in the alarm
indicator illuminate indicating the number of alarms
or warnings on them. Press a button to open a
detailed ALARM display.
Alarm Warining
[1]
[2]
[3]
[1] Alarm Display area
Shows the list of occurring alarms or warnings.
[2] Solution Display area

Shows the solution for the alarm or warning selected in the Alarm Display area.
[3] CLOSE button

Closes the Alarm window.
A-2
1-2. Line Operation Readiness Status window
When the button indicating the status of the line
equipment on the Device indicator is pressed, the
Line Operation Readiness Status window opens.
NOTE
 This window opens only when the machine is

connected to peripheral equipment other than LST
(shuttle table) and AS (pallet changer).
[1]
[2]
[3] [4]
[1] Readiness
Shows the status of line equipment.
[2] Status of Units Display area

Shows the representative bit information of each unit. Select one of the items to show
the detailed bit information.
[3] PROBLEM AREAS DISPLAY button

Shows the status of line equipment.
[4] CLOSE button

Closes the Line Operation Readiness Status window.
A-3
1-3. Override window
When the button indicating the speed override value
on the Device indicator is pressed, the Override
window opens to show the status of each override
value.
[2] [3]
[1]
[4]
[1] Rate
Shows current override values.
The values are green when the override value is
100%, red when the value is above 100%, and yellow
when the value is 100% or below.
A-4
[2] Override Setting area
Use the scroll bars and buttons to adjust the override
values.
You can also make fine adjustment of the override
value by pressing the [+1]/[-1] buttons and [+10]/[-10]
buttons.
Press the [CLEAR] button to return the override
value back to 100%.
Use the dial on the NC control panel to adjust the speed override value.
[3] Setting Value and Actual Output

[Setting Value] shows the target values based on the override values.
[Actual Output] shows the actual speed and output.
[4] CLOSE button

Closes the Override window.
1-4. Eco Setting window

When the button indicating the operating status of the
oscillator on the Device indicator is pressed, the Eco
Setting window for setting the operation status of
oscillator opens.
AF oscillator
[1]
[2]
[3]
A-5
AJ oscillator and ENSIS oscillator
[1]
[1] Auto Action Setting area

This changes the operating mode of the oscillator. Press the respective button to
change the mode.
[2] Manual Action Setting area

Changes the operation status of the oscillator manually. Press the respective button
to change the status.
[3] CLOSE button

Closes the Eco Setting window.
A-6
2. Removing USB flash drives
We advise removing USB flash drives when the power is turned off. If removing the
drive when the power is turned on, follow the procedure below.
1. Press the eject button in the Notification area.
2. When multiple USB drives are

connected, the Drive Eject
window opens.
Press the [EJECT] button.
3. A window opens to indicate that the drive is being removed.
4. When the window closes, check that the access indicator on the USB flash drive
is not illuminated, and then remove the drive.
A-7
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LASER CUTTING MACHINE

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

Part 1 Description........................................................ 1-1

Part 2 Layout of Main Display .................................... 2-1

Part 3 Operation .......................................................... 3-1

Part 5 Preparing Programs......................................... 5-1

Part 6 Starting Program Operations .......................... 6-1

Part 7 Preparing Schedules ....................................... 7-1

Part 8 Starting Schedule Operations......................... 8-1

Part 10 Common Tools .............................................. 10-1

Part 11 Editing Laser Processing Conditions ......... 11-1

Part 12 Utilities ........................................................... 12-1

Part 13 Results Function ........................................... 13-1

Part 14 Maintenance Function .................................. 14-1

Part 15 Optional Functions ....................................... 15-1

Part 16 History Function............................................ 16-1

Appendix ........................................................................ A-1

1. Description ...................................................................... 1-2

Checking of process status with online trace

Integration with terminals of peripheral equipment

Network operation and maintenance

Right-click (touch and hold)

Clarification of operation privilege for each user

Logging of user names to history data

 When no one is logged in, AMNC 3i imposes the Level 1 restriction

Level 2 Able to load programs, load/edit schedules, and perform setups.

1. Basic Layout of main display........................................... 2-2

[2] Switch Display Tab area

[3] Common Tools Window Open Buttons area

[4] Information Display area

[5] Information Display Footer area

[2] Operation Navigation area

[3] Alarm indicator

 For details of the Alarm window, refer to

 For details of line operation readiness, refer to "1-2. Line

Machine (Status of NC unit)

Oscillator (Eco setting)

Override (Speed override value)

 For details of speed override setting, refer to "1-3. Override

Safety light curtain

 To remove a USB flash drive,

[6] Integrated indicator bar

3-1. LOAD display

[3] [7] [8] [9]

[2] MEDIA SETTINGS button

 For details of media settings, refer to "2. Selecting media" in Part 5.

[3] FOLDER MANAGER menu

[5] SEARCH button

[6] Details button

[7] NC DATA IMP./EXP. menu

[8] GO TO EDIT PROGRAM button

[9] GO TO PROCESS MON. button

[6] [7] [8] [9]

[1] Menu List area

[2] Selected Menu Details area

[3] APPLY button and CANCEL button

[4] Switch Display menu