Silca MARKER 2000 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide Marker 2000 1. Preparation a. After removing machine from the box, make sure that all packing has been removed. There is a gauging template secured in the vice jaws, make sure that it is removed for normal marking. b. All references with a letter in parentheses (X) refer to the illustration on page three of this guide. c. Attach your IBM compatible keyboard to the back of the Marker 2000 in keyboard outlet (M). The adapter provided may need to be connected to your keyboard cord prior to attachment to the machine depending on your keyboard style. d. Attach power cord to machine and plug into 110VAC circuit. The on/off rocker main switch (I) is located on the back right hand side of the machine. Turn machine on. 2. Press (Set Up) Press Press 2 (for English) Press 3. Press on the keyboard (Marking). 4. Press on the keyboard (New Model). For advanced Marking features see operations man- ual. 5. Clamp item to be marked with the key locking jaw (G) located on the clamp slide (E). The clamp should be in the out (extended or t r a c k i n g ) position (See Fig. 1). The top (head) of the item must be placed against the stop (See Fig. 4). Larger objects may require repositioning of the top clamp slide by means of slide locking knob (F). If there is a groove (mill) in the item being marked, posi- tion the clamping jaw by loosening the jaw locking knob (G1). Place the back of the key (opposite blade) against the left or right hand stop depending on the side being marked. Center the item if it does not have a groove. Position the key-locking jaw (G) and then tighten the jaw locking knob (G1) to lock the settings in place (See Fig 2). 6. Select for T r a c k i n g . Make sure that the slide clamp assembly is in the out, or tracking, posi- tion. Turn the clear plastic slide (P) over the jaw. A red colored laser light now out- lines the area where marking will occur. Move the marking zone to the desired location on the object to be marked by means of the arrow keys Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 1

zone from the eight available on the tracking disk (D1) Rotating this disk will display the different images available (See Fig. 3). At this time, ensure the number of the zone selected (See Fig. 4) is displayed on the tracking infor- mation screen of the Marker 2000 display. The + and - keys on the keyboard change the selection. When correct, press . 7. Press for text entry and four lines are displayed. By pressing enter after keying in the desired information you can move down a line. When you have completed the text press . 8. Turn the clear plastic slide back off the jaw. If the information displayed is correct push the jaw back to the in (Marking) position (See Fig. 5) until it locks in place. Press for Marking. If a problem occurs during m a r k i n g , action may be halted by pressing the key. 9. After the job is c o m p l e t e d , select the button to set up the next task. If you wish to save the original information select “Y” for yes and this file will be saved under the name you select. . This file name is then listed under “Local Marking”. To access this file at a later time, select (List of Models). At the screen display listing all models, pressing will allow you to start a new job. If you select “N” for No, you will be at Step 4 of this guide. 10. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page four of this guide if problems are experienced. If the problem is not listed, check the opera- tions manual or contact technical support at Ilco Unican. SPECIAL MARKING You may change either direction or orientation of your marking. At the marking information screen (See Fig. 6) press the tab key on your keyboard until you reach the selection you wish to change. Press the space more for the desired direction or orientation. Options available are illustrated in Fig. 7. When selections have been made, continue at Step 5 of this guide. 2 Fig. 5 Fig. 4 Slide = 3 Side = LH Dire. = Hor Pcs. = 1 of 1 Clamp = C1 Orie. = 0 AutoF - [x] Fig. 6 SILCA SILCA SILCA SILCA SILCA SILCA 0 90 180 270 HORIZONTAL VERTICAL direction: orientation Fig. 7

D tracking device D1 tracking disk E clamp slide F slide locking knob G key locking jaw G1 jaw locking knob H head unit I master switch L feeder outlet M keyboard outlet N serial port O clamp sensor P glass slide diffuser P1 glass slide diffuser knob

Cause: Marking punch ring is not adjust- ed properly. Solution: Change setting (See figure 8 ). Clockwise will decrease and counter clockwise will increase the punching pressure. 2. Text is marked in an area not selected with the dial. Cause: The data registered on the infor- mation screen regarding slide number is different than the box selected from the dial. Solution: Check the box selected on the dial and verify the same slide number is selected on the information screen. If not change this slide number with the + or - key. 3. When marking, the object moves from the original position, the object is not being held tightly, the object will not fit in the clamp cor- rectly. Cause: The object is not being held correctly. Solution: Ensure that the lateral adjustment clamp is positioned properly. If not, loosen the locking knob and adjust accordingly (See Fig. 9). Also check that the vertical jaw slide is in the correct position. For more clearance loosen the knob (F) and reposition (See Fig. 10). Make sure knob (F) is tight before marking. 4. Unreadable text Cause: Autoformat is not selected. Solution: Check to see if the Autoformat option located on the general information screen is selected (Marked with an X). If not, select it to ensure that scaling will occur. 5. When preparing to Mark object, the display reads, “Marking in Progress, Clamp out of position”. Cause: Clamp is in the forward (tracking position). Solution: Push clamp to the back (marking position). Troubleshooting Guide Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 USA: 400 Jeffreys Rd., P.O. Box 2627, Rocky Mount, NC 27802-2627 • Tel.: (252) 446-3321 • FAX: (252) 446-4702 Canada: 7301 Decarie Blvd., Montreal, Que. H4P 2G7 • Tel.: (514) 735-5411 • FAX: (514) 735-8707 Form No. 2442/E/997-X