UMC

First Use

Installation Manual

2 Introduction

Thank you for choosing for ShowTex and purchasing one of our products. We want to ensure that your experience is as smooth and safe as possible, so we kindly request that you take a few moments to carefully read this manual before installing your new system.

This manual contains important information that will help you comply with health and safety regulations, as well as provide guidance on how to safely install, operate and maintain your product. Our team has taken great care to ensure that this manual is easy to understand and follow, using straightforward language and clear illustrations.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation or use of your product, please feel free to contact your local ShowTex office. Our knowledgeable team members are always available to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

3 Software Installation

3.1 Download

Download the latest stable Windows version

The latest stable version must always be used.

3.2 Network setup

The control laptop must be on the same network as the UMC machines. UMC machines are by default on the 2.0.0.0/8 network.

Typical network setup for IPv4 is:

Only IPv4 is supported by UMC machines.

4 First Run

  1. Click on Scan network. Available machines are added in the Detected machines list.

  2. Select the desired machine and click Add selected machine. It’s also possible to drag and drop the machine directly in the session list.

  3. Set the Interface mode to Config.

  4. Click on Launch control interface.

5 Control Interface

5.1 Main Interface

The main sections of the control interface are shown in the following image:

5.2 Machine section

The machine section holds every machine added to the machine session list. Each machine widget shows the following parts:

Depending on the control mode selected, the Config tab will allow you to switch between controls and configuration views.

6 Simple Machine Configuration

Define your machine and follow the associated steps for the configuration.

6.1 HiSpeed Motor 8000

6.1.1 Soft Limits

In order to get the first machine running, configuration is required for the soft limits. The following steps explain how to configure the soft limits with the UMC, but this can also be done on the embedded LCD screen.

  1. Click on Config to switch to the Configuration tab.

  2. Click on the dropdown list of the Drum type section and select the correct drum type.

  3. Drag the Speed fader up to 10% to enable a slow reference move.

  4. Click and hold the Up or Down button until you have the desired retracted position.

  5. Click on Set home and validate with the button to set the current location as your home.

  6. Click on the @ Use current button of the High limit section and validate with the button to set the current location as your high limit.

  7. Click and hold the Down button until you have the desired unrolled position.

  8. Click on the @ Use current button of the Low limit section and validate with the button to set the current location as your low limit.

  9. Click on Store config to store your configured soft limits.

Soft limits should be set under the high hard limit and above the low hard limit (minimum 2-3 cm between soft limit stop and hard limit).

6.1.2 First move

  1. To be able to do a first move, go to the Control tab and click on the 🗲 button to enable the HiSpeed Motor 8000.

  2. Drag the Speed fader to the desired speed to enable a move.

  3. Drag the Position fader to perform a move.

It is advisable to perform the first move at a low speed as a safety measure to ensure that the soft limits are set correctly.

6.1.3 Clearing Errors

A fault (F) is a condition where the system’s regular functioning is disrupted. Once the cause of the fault is removed, regular functioning can resume.

An error (E) is a condition where something happened and the system must stop regular functioning. Errors can only be reset with manual user actions as something needs to be checked before resuming regular functioning.

  1. Go to the Config tab and click on the ⟲ Reset button for a reset of an error (E). This step is not needed for faults (F).

  2. Go to the Control tab and click on the ⚠ Clear faults button to clear errors (E). The status now should be System OK.

Your HiSpeed Motor 8000 is all set and can now be used at full speed using the Control tab.

7 Contact & support

For more technical assistance, please contact your local ShowTex office.
The address and contact information can be found on our website: www.showtex.com