BREN 600 Pro Series Manuel utilisateur
Operators Manual
Electronic Cutter
600 Pro Series
(Models 626,646 and 656)
BREN Inc.
8256 Horton Highway
College Grove, TN 37046
All rights reserved. 2016
1-800-826-3991
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Information Page 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Installation Notes
1.3 Maintenance
1.4 Stand Assembly Page 2
Chapter 2 Part Names Page 4
2.1 Nomenclature
2.2 Control Panel Keys Page 5
Chapter 3 Tools, Blades, Holders, Pens Page 6
3.1 Cutter Blades, Types and Uses
3.2 Installing a Blade, Adjusting Blade Extension
3.3 Attaching the Tool Holder Page 7
Chapter 4 Using The Cutter Page 8
4.1 Turning on the Cutter
4.2 Loading the Material Page 10
4.3 Setting Cutting Conditions Page 14
4.4 Allowable Range of Conditions Table Page 16
4.5 The Cutting Test Page 16
4.6 Selecting the Unit of Measure Page 17
4.7 Setting the Origin Page 18
Chapter 5 Flowcharts Page19
5.1 Flowchart of Key Functions in ON LINE mode Page 19
5.2 Flowchart of Key Functions in OFF LINE mode Page 20
Chapter 6 Description of Key Functions Page 21
Chapter 7 Interface Specifications Page 22
7.1 Parallel Interface Page 22
7.2 Serial Interface Page 24
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Guide Page 26
Chapter 9 Model Specifications Page 29
Warranty Statement Page 30
Chapter 1
General Descriptions
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Installation
1.3 Daily Maintenance and Care
1.4 Stand Assembly
1.1 Introduction
This manual explains how to use the BREN 600 Series Electronic Cutter including the 626,
646 and 656 Models. Drawings, illustrations and tables are provided to enable you to effectively
setup and begin using your BREN Cutter.
1.2 Installation
Notes on Installation
•If possible, avoid direct non-UV protected sunlight exposure for long periods..
•Cover the Cutter, when not in use, if used in locations that are extremely dusty or humid.
•Prior to cutting, ensure that no obstacles are placed in the vicinity of the carriage or material.
Impeded movement of the carriage or material may prevent accurate cutting.
•Sensors on the Cutter detect infrared, in some indoor lighting conditions, the sensors may
malfunction due to external infrared. Moving the Cutter or changing bulbs may be required.
Caution
•Lubrication of the mechanisms is NOT required and will result in cutter malfunctions.
•To avoid scratching the cutting strip, ensure that the Blade is properly extended.
•While the cutter is operating, do not touch the moving parts.
•When manually moving the carriage to load material, be sure to do so slowly.
1.3 Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
During the course of daily cutter operation, be sure to observe the following precautions
•Never lubricate the mechanisms of the cutter.
•If the cutter’s casing becomes dirty, wipe the soiled areas using a dry cloth or a cloth that has
been moistened in a neutral detergent diluted with water.
•Never use acetone, benzine, toluene, or similar solvents; they can damage the finish.
•Use dry air, non-lubricated, or vacuum to remove heavy dust or grit build-up.
•Clean the Pinch Rollers with Mineral Spirits to remove adhesive residue. Use denatured
alcohol to remove any silicone residue.
•Inspect and replace when necessary the cutting Blade and the Cutting Strip.
•Clean the Grit Area with a stiff brush, either plastic or brass. Remove strips of material
which have attached to the Grit Area surface.
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STAND ASSEMBLY Instructions for all 600 Series Model Cutters.
The BREN Stand consists of two (2) Legs, a Front Panel, and two (2) Rollers to hold material rolls. Assembly is a simple
matter of joining the two legs by putting screws (¼-20 x 1½” Truss Head Machine Screws) through pre-drilled holes in each
leg and through matching holes in the front panel, then securing each screw with a lockwasher and a hex nut. One Roller is
provided without a Brake System (no spring), this roller installs into pre-drilled holes in the rear “wings” which protrude from
the rear of each leg. (See Diagram). The rear-most roller is provided with a Brake System on one side which can be engaged
or dis-engaged by simply locating the Brake on the left or right of the cart, (flipping the roller over and dropping it into the
provided slot).
1. Select one of the legs and note the marking on the upper mounting plate (either LEFT or RIGHT). The marking indicates
on which side of the stand to put the leg, (either Left Side or Right Side as you face the short bottom arm of the leg). NOTE:
The “Wing” which protrudes toward the rear of each leg is always mounted on the “Outside” of the leg, (i.e. the left leg has
the wing on the left side).
2. From the package of fasteners, select one of the ¼-20 x 1½” machine screws and insert it through one hole in the side of
the leg and through the matching hole (top or bottom) in the front panel. The front panel mounts between the two legs and is
attached by four long screws running through pre-drilled holes in the legs. (See Layout) The label on the inside of the panel
faces the rear of the stand and is not visible from the front side of the cart after assembly. Flanges on the front panel face to
the rear. Insert each of the four (4) long screws and install a lockwasher and hex nut on each (inside the front panel) DO
NOT TIGHTEN THE SCREWS AT THIS TIME! It is necessary for the leg-to-panel joints to be loose so that you can insert
the Front Roller through the pre-drilled holes in the wings, which protrude from the rear of each leg.
3. The Front Roller has a threaded shaft protruding from each end. (See Diagram). Each end of the Front Roller is inserted
through one of the holes in the leg wings, one on each side, then the roller is secured by threading a “Cap Nut” (see parts
diagram) onto each threaded shaft and snugging it against the side of the leg wing. Once the Front Roller is installed through
the leg wings, you may place the legs in an upright position on a flat surface (either floor or table) and tighten the four (4)
long screws which secure the front panel to the legs.
4. Check that the casters are snuggly threaded into the legs, note that the front casters have brakes to secure the stand in
place. Install the Rear Roller with brake into the slots on the rear of each wing, simply lower the roller into the slots with the
brake located on the Right Side to engage the brake or on the Left Side to release the break.
5. The Brake should be Engaged if you Suspend a material roll from the single rear roller, this will prevent the free unrolling
of material due to the natural tendency of a roll of material to “unwind”. BREN Stencil Material is commonly suspended
from a single roll to prevent having to bend the material backward to achieve a “feed loop”.
6. When running most thin Vinyl and Masking Materials, it is usually not necessary to suspend the rolls but rather to
“Cradle” the rolls by placing them on top of the two rollers so that the roll is supported or cradled by both rollers. When
material is cradled you will usually not require the Brake and will simply flip the rear roller over so that the brake is located
on the Left side of the stand. (Left side as you face the front of the Stand)
7. Mount the cutter on the stand by locating the cutter on the mounting plates so that the slotted holes in the mounting plates
align with threaded holes in the bottom of the cutter. Using the four 6mm x 12mm pan head screws, attach the cutter to the
plates by running a screw up through the slot in the plate and into a threaded hole in the cutter. Use all four screws as this will
ensure that the cutter is properly aligned with the rollers and is secure to the stand.
8. USE CAUTION WHEN ROLLING THE STAND TO PREVENT IT FROM TIPPING OVER.
9. Load material rolls so that the material feeds from the top of the roll and directly into the back of the cutter, (see diagram).
Material rolls can be loaded to ride on both rollers in a cradle or can be suspended from the single rear roller by inserting the
rear roller through the core of the roll and allowing the material to hang on and be suspended by the single rear roller. The
rear roller is designed to easily lift up and drop into the two slots located on the rear of the wings. This allows for easy
removal and replacement of the rear roller.
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Stand Assembly Models Diagrams for 600 Series BREN Cutters.
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Cross Beam
H-Beam with
casters
Attach Uprights
to H-beam with
4 M6 screws.
Cross Beam attaches
to Uprights, flange
down, 2 M6 screws
each end.
Attach Roller support
wings to uprights with
4 M6 screws each side.
Wings are marked for
Left and Right and
extend to the rear. Insert Rollers into slots
on wings. Put Roller
Brake on side with stop.
Assembled cutter on stand
shown from the rear.
Uprights
Attach to H-
Beam
Attach Cutter to Stand
with 4 M6 Screws up
into bottom of cutter.
Stand Assembly Instructions for BREN Model 600 Series Cutters.
Step 1. Examine parts;
24 ea. M6 Allen Head Screws
4 ea. Hole plugs
1 ea. M6 Allen wrench
1 ea. M5 Allen wrench
1 ea. H Stand base with 4 ea. casters attached
2 ea. Uprights
1 ea. Cross Beam
2 ea. Roller Support Wings
2 ea. Rollers (Material support rollers, one with a resistance type Brake attached).
Assembly;
Remove H Stand Base from packing and place on floor. Attach Uprights, one on each end with 4
(per Upright) M6 Allen head screws. Attach Cross Beam to Uprights. Bracket with holes on each end
of the cross beam face down and align with the threaded holes. Two (2) M6 screws at each end of the
cross beam.
At this time remove the cutter from packing and attach to the stand. With two (2) people lift the
cutter up and place it on the Uprights. Two M6 screws at each end attach the cutter to the Uprights
going up through the bracket on the Upright and threading into the holes in the bottom of the cutter.
At this time attach the black Roller Support Wings, one on each Upright extending out the rear
and attached by four (4) each M6 screws tightened into matching holes on Upright. Wings can be
mounted in either of two locations on the Uprights, but both wings must be at the same height when
finished.
Insert the Material Support Rollers into the slots in the Roller Support Wings. Put the roller with
the Brake band in the rear most slot of each wing. The Brake stop is pre-attached to the left side wing as
you face the the rear of the stand. Place the Brake Band end of the roller on the left to engage the brake
and on the right to disengage the brake. Tightening the thumb screw on the Brake Band INCREASES
Brake tension and Loosening the thumb screw releases brake tension. Use the brake when running
material suspended from the single rear roller.
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Chapter 2
Descriptions of parts and functions
2.1 Nomenclature
2.2 Control panel
2.3 Selection of Functional Menu
2.1 Nomenclature
(1) Tool carriage : Mechanism which moves Left and Right during cutting or plotting
(2) Tool holder : Holds the Blade Holder or Plotter Pen on the Tool carriage
(3) Pinch rollers : Hold the material down against the grit rolls for motion.
(4) Grit Areas : Feed the material forward or reverse during cutting or plotting.
(5) Platen bar : Rotating shaft runs through middle of machine, has several grit positions.
(6) Roller lever : Raises or lowers the pinch rollers to enable the material to be loaded.
(7) Control panel : Keyboard, used to set and use the machine’s various functions.
(8) Stand : Holds the machine and material rolls while cutting.
(9) Cutting Strip : Protective strip over which the Blade moves for back-up while cutting.
(10) Blade holder : Adjustable housing into which the Blade is inserted for cutting.
(11) Align Guides: Ruler marking along housing to aid in material alignment.
(12) Labels: Mark the location for the Pinch Rollers to be correctly placed.
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(3) Pinch Rollers
(2) Tool Holder
(12) Labels
(4) Grit Area
(1) Tool Carriage
(6) Roller Lever
(7) Control Panel
(9) Cutting Strip
(8) Stand
(10) Blade
Holder
(11) Align
Guides
2.2 Control Panel
Direction keys
Position
Use 4 keys , , to move the tool carriage to the desired location
• keys move the material forward (OUT) or backward (IN).
• keys move the carriage to the Left or to the Right.
• For quick movement of the carriage, press and hold a direction key.
• keys are used to increase or decrease values on the menu.
Function Keys
ON/OFF LINE Press this key to switch between “ON LINE” (data from computer) or OFF LINE.
Data from the keyboard. Display indicates when cutter is OFF LINE
PAUSE/RESUME Press this key to PAUSE (Stop) or RESUME (Restart) operation of the cutter..
ENTER After setting a new value, press ENTER to register the same in memory.
SPEED Sets the movement speed of the tool while cutting. See Chart
FORCE Adjusts the amount of cutting or “down force” applied by the tool. See Chart
OFFSET Sets the distance from center the cutting angle of the blade requires. See Chart
Roll Selects to use material on a roll and measures the width based on Pinch Roller position.
Edge Selects to use material on a roll and the cutter will locate the front edge to start.
Single Selects to use a Single Piece of material, cutter will look for front and back edge.
F1, F2, F3, F4 The Advanced Function Keys. See Key Function Chart.
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Switch colors may vary..... BREN 600 Series Cutters
Chapter 3
TOOLS: BLADES, HOLDERS AND PENS
3.1 The Cutter Blades Types and Uses
3.2 Installing a Blade, Adjusting the Blade Extension
3.3 Attaching the Cutting Tool (also applies to Plotting Pen)
3.1 Cutter Blade Types Warning: To avoid injury, handle the cutter blades carefully.
PURPOSE BLADE NO OFFSET HOLDER NO REMARKS
General Purpose 45DBN 0.25mm “J” or “CC” For most Stencil and Decal materials
Hard Materials 55DBJ 0.30mm “J” or “CC” For tough polyester/mylar type materials
Small Character 45MSC 0.30mm “M” Use Small Diameter Blade for fine cuts.
Thick Material 60DBN 0.50mm “J” or “CC” For Thick sandblast and rubber material
3.2 Installing a Blade, Adjusting the Blade Extension
If the material thickness cannot be accurately determined, adjust the blade extension by gradually
rotating the nose of the holder clockwise (screw in) until only traces of the blade appear on the backing
sheet when a cutting test is executed. For more information about the cutting test, see “Cutting Test.”
Caution : Make sure to adjust the blade extension correctly. If the blade protrudes out too much, you
may cut through the face stock and backing sheet and damage the cutting strip or Blade.
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Holder
Nose
Push Pin
Blade Tip
(1) To REDUCE the blade extension,
screw the Nose counter-clockwise
(out away from the holder).
(2) To INCREASE the blade extension,
screw the Nose clockwise (in toward
the holder).
Material Backing
Blade Tip
3.3 Attaching the Tool Holder with Blade Installed
Warning! The tip of the cutter blade is sharp. When handling the cutting tool be careful.
Unscrew the Tool Holder Clamp Screw and open the Tool Holder. Place the Tool in the open clamp so
that the flange on the tool rests on the top left surface of the Clamp and fits into the slot on the moving
side of the holder. Properly installed the Tool will be locked into place by the Clamp, not able to move
up or down. When the tool is fully seated, tighten the holding screw. Snug the screw finger tight only.
NOTICE: Some machines are shipped with a clear plastic cap over the blade end of the tool holder.
This cap is to protect the Blade during shipment. REMOVE THIS CAP BEFORE CUTTING!
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Tool Holder
Clamp Screw
Tool Holder
Clamp Open
Tool
Tool properly
seated and secure
Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants
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