|
Now available as a factory option on Mazak Ez Series VMC's
All requests for sales/ support on Accublast coolant nozzles installed on Mazak Ez series machines must be directed to Mazak. Please contact your nearest Mazak representative for more information. www.mazakusa.com/offices-and-distributors/ |
Order Group |
Expected shipping window |
Comments |
GEN II Accublasts |
All units have shipped |
GEN II lifecycle: END OF PRODUCTION Thanks to everyone for their support!! |
Orders after 2021-12-01 (GEN III) |
10 units available initially. SHIPPING JANUARY 2022 |
Introduction of GEN III |
The knob on display unit adjusts the coolant nozzle angle through 180 degrees of travel at 1 degree/ detent
|
When a new nozzle position is selected using the knob, it is automatically saved into non-volatile memory for that tool number
|
When a new tool number is selected (manually or automatically) the last position set for that tool is recalled automatically
|
RS-232 input. Send simple commands like "T052" to the inputs unit to update the tool number (PRO version)
|
Download firmware update files and flash them using a simple USB process. See the quick start guide for instructions
|
Servo unit (mounted inside the machine tool enclosure) is completely waterproof including a waterproof M8 cable
|
12- 24v DC power input. (12v: 2.0A, 24v: 1.5A). Power is connected at the inputs unit (PRO) or at the display (BASIC)
|
The Accublast can be supplied with up to 220 PSI of coolant pressure. Units are tested to 100 PSI prior to shipping, 220 upon request
|
Ethernet port (PRO version). Applies to controls like the HAAS NGC (New Generation Control).
|
RS-485 bus between display and inputs unit (PRO version) making it immune to interference
|
Pulse auto method. Simply use a macro to send a number of pulses equal to the current tool number to the accublast on a single pin to update the tool number
|
Display unit supplied with magnets for mounting. DIN rail adapters are supplied with the inputs unit (PRO VERSION)
|
Mount using two M6 or 1/4" through bolts, or optional magnets.
|
Verified auto integrations: Haas, Siemens, Mitsubishi, FADAL, LNC, Linux CNC (Contact us to find out how we can add your machine to the list!)
|
|
|
|
- Basic version all connections are made at the display (power, ground, servo unit connections).
- Basic supports pulse auto method.
- PRO version comes with an inputs unit to mount at the back of the machine to make all connections and uses a supplied 15' cable to connect the display unit for a clean installation.
- PRO version supports the following auto modes: Pulse, RS-232, umbrella ATC pin monitoring (index/ CW/ CCW pins).
- PRO Version allows 2 servo units to be connected and controlled from a single display.
The Accublast works very well as a simple, manual, remote control coolant nozzle. However it is also possible to synchronize the Accublast with your CNC machine so that it knows what tool is in the spindle, which is great for production work where an operator may not be tending to the machine continuously. To enable auto mode, these are the main methods (all of these auto modes are built in and selected from the display unit, meaning the Accublast can be ported to different machines without requiring programming or upgrades):
NOTE 1: You will require the "macros" option to be able to DPRNT on a HAAS either from RS-232 or Ethernet. You will NOT require the macros option for the Machine Data Collection method (Haas New Generation Control (NGC), Accublast ethernet option required).
- ATC PIN MONITORING: If you have an umbrella style ATC's where the tool goes back into the pocket they were pulled from, the Accublast can monitor the control wires to determine the position of the carousel and therefor the current tool number. In order to use this, you would want to look in the cabinet for three wires that are similar to these descriptions- (FWD or CW or Clockwise) (REV or CCW or Counter clockwise) (index or pulse). The index pin changes state when the each tool passes the spindle location, and the other wires control the carousel motor direction. (Confirmed integrations: LNC, Siemens 808D, FADAL)
- PULSE: This method requires a macro in the control that is called inside the tool change macro (typically M6). The macro will pulse an output wire high equal to the number of the tool. e.g. 5 pulses for tool high. The Accublast listens for a pulse and once it detects the first one it counts them until the timer expires (0.5s). The number it counted becomes the new tool number. (Confirmed integrations: Siemens 808D, Mitsubishi, FADAL with Calmotion control, Linux CNC, Suspect Linux CNC method will work with Tormach path pilot)
- RS-232: This method requires a macro in the control that is called from within the tool change macro (typically M6). The macro will "print" a serial message on the RS-232 port in the following format "T001" (tool number must be 3 digits!). Haas and Fanuc style "Dprnt()" commands should work well for this. NOTE 1.
- ETHERNET: Connect the Accublast to an Ethernet network to obtain the tool number. The Accublast can poll a machine data connection system (like Haas MDC) and the control will respond with the current tool number (this method requires no macro in the control!). You can also print messages to the Ethernet port on controls that allow it (Like Haas Dprnt over Ethernet, macro required). (Field testing complete for Haas DPRNT and MDC systems) NOTE 1.
NOTE 1: You will require the "macros" option to be able to DPRNT on a HAAS either from RS-232 or Ethernet. You will NOT require the macros option for the Machine Data Collection method (Haas New Generation Control (NGC), Accublast ethernet option required).
- A 12vdc 2A (min voltage) to 24vdc 1.5A (max voltage) power supply/ connection. If your machines power supply has additional capacity, you can use it to power the Accublast. You can also use a wall wart such as this one from Digikey.
- A 2.5A fuse or circuit breaker between the power supply and the Accublast.
- You will also need wire to supply the 12- 24v and GND to the unit. Use 18 AWG wire or larger.
- The back of the Accublast servo assembly has a female 3/8" NPT port. You will need a fitting to plumb the coolant to the nozzle. I use a 3/8" NPT x 1/2" push to connect fitting because I am using 3/8" ID tube. Here is an example.
- For Haas Ethernet units, you will need a router that supports DHCP, like the TP-link N300 if your machine is not already on a wired network. If it is on a wired network already, you may need to install an ethernet switch in the cabinet unless you can wire the inputs board to a port on your router. Contact us for more info
BASIC CONNECTION OVERVIEW
See user manual in downloads tab and integration information in the Auto Mode tab for more info.
|
|
|
3D MODEL:
|
Fusion 360 link (recommended): https://a360.co/2TJgqjB | ||
|
GEN III USER MANUAL:
|
| ||
|
GEN II USER
MANUAL: |
| ||
GEN I and GEN II2022-01-28 (v1.81):
2022-01-28 (v1.8):
2020-06-22 (v1.6):
2020-06-10 (v1.5):
2019-10-06 (v1.4):
2019-10-01 (v1.3):
|
GEN III2022-02-14 (v2.02):
2022-01-01 (v2.01):
|
GEN I and II firmware files only:
For GEN III firmware files and for GEN I and II instructions, click the programming link at the top of this tab
DISPLAY FIRMWARE
Make sure to update inputs and display boards together with the same version numbers!
Make sure to update inputs and display boards together with the same version numbers!
|
v1.81
|
|
v1.8
| ||
|
v1.7
| ||
|
v1.6
| ||
|
v1.5
| ||
|
v1.4
| ||
INPUTS BOX FIRMWARE
Only use metal box firmware if you have an ALUMINUM METAL INPUTS BOX!! Damage will result.
Only use metal box firmware if you have an ALUMINUM METAL INPUTS BOX!! Damage will result.
|
Pair with v1.81 display firmware
|
|
Pair with v1.8 above for METAL inputs box only
| ||
|
Pair with v1.7 above for METAL inputs box only
| ||
|
Pair with v1.6 above for METAL inputs box only
| ||
|
Pair with v1.5 above for PLASTIC inputs box
| ||
|
Pair with v1.4 above for PLASTIC inputs box
| ||
|
Pair with v1.4 above for METAL inputs box
| ||
