Features and functions of CNC controller ESA S530

Features of ESA S530 system

1.1 high definition 7-inch TFT color display with built-in PLC

1.2 real time automatic check filling type programming mode, automatic calculation of bending and compensation force

1.3 2D graphics edit upper and lower dies, 2D graphics preview the workpiece (if the workpiece edits by graphics)

1.4 2D graphic programming (optional)

1.5 automatic calculation of bending process (optional)

1.6 manual bending items (single step bending without program interruption)

1.7 all programs, molds and parameters can save in the memory of CNC bending machine or U disk, and these data can be uploaded to other CNC or PC through U disk

1.8 provide complete PC offline programming software

1.9 user defined alarm information function

Special functions of ESA S530 system

2.1 provide the programming function of CNC bending machine control axis and other auxiliary functions

2.2 it can drive hydraulic shaft with proportional valve or servo valve, AC / DC servo driver, AC motor with or without frequency converter, and drive the most common field bus (esalin)

2.3 interface connection of front pallet, thickness detection, angle measuring instrument and manipulator

2.4 safety PLC communication function (Pilz, Lazer safe)

2.5 remote assistance function

2.6 high performance double machine linkage function, double machine does not need to add additional signal connection

2.7 U disk space can be used for workpiece and mold storage

2.8 hardware configuration (motor type and quantity, valve type and quantity, I / O type and quantity) can be modified on CNC

Operations to carry out on powering of ESA S530 manual

It is obligatory to size the ram in order to access the automatic phase and carry out a machining program.

Sizing of the locator axes is a facultative operation. It is advisable when there are doubts as to the correctness of the current locator axes targets. The current targets could be incorrect if an axis was moved in the manual mode when the numeric control was off.

Ram sizing

Comply with the following procedure to size the ram

• press
• if the ram is up, depress the down pedal to lower it below the zero marks
• press the up pedal. If resetting has already been carried out, this operation will achieve manual re-ascent.

The ram moves up until it finds both the zero marks of the optic lines of the two cylinders where sizing takes place. It will now be possible to carry out a program in the automatic mode.

To repeat the resetting procedure without switching off the NC:

• press [Repeat Sizing];
• press the re-ascent pedal.

How to size the locator axes

Comply with the following procedure to size the locator axes:

• press
• press

The locator axes move towards the sizing limit switch. Once they have touched this latter, their direction is reversed and, after having released the limit switch, they size on the encoder’s first zero mark.

List of Punches and Dies

Comply with the following procedure to access the tools list:

• press to display the list of punches or the list of dies;
• if the list of dies appears, press again to display the punches, and vice
• the following window will appear in the case of punches

The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the punch on which the cursor is positioned (in the list). The selection is made by means of the second function key.

The following window will appear in the case of the dies list:

The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the die on which the cursor is
positioned (in the list). The selection is made by means of the second function key.

Just use the and keys to scroll through the tools available in the list.

• The function keys have the following meanings:
• [Insert] to insert the selected punch or die in the machining program or in the selected bend.
• The meaning of the second function key changes depending on the type of display activated: the meaning will be [Preview] if the tool preview must be displayed or [Data] if the tool data must be displayed.

How to draw a punch or die

Allows the user to completely draw a punch or die. Comply with the procedure described below:

• press to access the menu;
• select the New Punch Drawing or New Die Drawing depending on the list in question;
• the tool drawing mask will appear.

How to create a punch or die of the preset type

Used for creating tools of the preset type. Comply with the following procedure:

• press to access the menu; select the New Type 1 or New Type 2 or New Type 3 or New Type 4 item, depending on the type of punch that must be created. Otherwise, press New Predefined if you wish to create a die of the predefined type;
• use the mask that appears to enter the tool data.

How to display the preview/data

Displays the preview/data of the tool (to make it easier to identify). It is normally enabled but can also be disabled. Comply with the following procedure:

• press to access the menu;
• select the Preview item;
• the tool preview or data window will be disabled (depending on the status of thesecond function key);
• just repeat the operation to re-enable the function.

Copy of a punch or die

Used to create a copy of a tool with another name, so that it can be modified. Go to the tool to copy and comply with the following procedure:

• press to access the menu;
• select the Copy item;
• enter the tool name in the window that appears.
• after having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].

How to rename a punch or die

Used for changing the name of a tool. Go to the tool to be renamed and comply with the following procedure:

• press to access the menu;
• select the Rename item;
• enter the new tool name in the window that appears;
• after having entered the name, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].

How to save a punch or die

Used for saving a tool on a USB key so that it can then be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (also useful for creating backup copies). Go to the tool that must be saved and comply with the following procedure:

• press
• the selected tool will be saved on the USB key

How to cancel a punch or die

Used for eliminating a tool. Go to the tool to be eliminated and comply with the following procedure:

• press
• press [ENTER].
• the selected tool will be cancelled.

How to save all the tools on USB key

Used for saving all the tools on a USB key so that they can then be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (also useful for creating backup copies). Comply with the following procedure:

• insert a USB key with sufficient space for the tools;
• press to access the menu;
• select the Save Tools item;
• all the tools (punches and dies) will be saved on the USB key.

How to cancel all the tools

Used for cancelling all the tools. Comply with the following procedure:

• press to access the menu;
• select the Cancel Tools item;
• all the tools will be cancelled (confirmation is requested before each tool is cancelled).

Tools list on USB key

Displays the list of tools on theUSB key. The same operations as those of the tools list can be carried out. Thus, all the tools on the USB key can be copies, renamed and cancelled. Select the list of punches or dies and comply with the following procedure:

• insert a USB key containing the tools (created by kvara);
• press
• the list of punches or dies in the USB key will be displayed;
• carry out the operation required.

How to save all the tools from USB key to the NC

Used for saving the tools from the USB key to the NC so that they can be loaded from another numeric control or from the kvara PC. Comply with the following procedure:

• insert a USB key containing the tools (created by kvara);
• press
• the list of punches or dies on the USB key will be displayed;
• press to access the menu;
• select the Save Tools item;
• all the tools (dies and punches) will be saved from the USB key to the NC.

List of programs

Comply with the following procedure to access the programs list:

• press
• the following window will appear:

The window on the left is the list window. The central boxes contain the data or preview of the program on which the cursor has positioned (in the list). The display is selected by means of the second function key.

Just use the and keys to scroll through the programs available in the list.

• The function keys have the following meanings:
• [New Numeric] to enter a new program in the numeric mode;
• use of the second function key changes depending on the display activated: the meaning will be [Preview] if the user wishes to display the preview of the program or [Data] if the data of the program are to be displayed.

How to display the preview/data

Used to display the preview/data of the program (preview only if the program is graphic). It is normally enabled but can be disabled if required. Comply with the following procedure:

• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Preview item;
• the preview or program data window will be disabled (depending on the status of the second function key);
• just repeat the operation to enable it again.

How to copy a program

Creates a copy of a program with another name so that it can be modified. Go to the program you wish to copy and comply with the following procedure:

• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Copy item;
• the name of the program must be entered in the window that appears.
• After the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].

How to rename a program

Changes the name of a program. Go to the program to be renamed and comply with the following procedure:

• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Rename item;
• enter the name of the program in the window that appears;
• after the name has been entered, go to the [Confirm] button and press [ENTER].

How to save a program

Saves a program on a USB Key so that it can be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (useful if backup copies need to be created). Go to the program to be saved and comply with the following procedure:

• press the key
• the selected program will be saved on the USB Key.

How to cancel a program

Used to eliminate a program. Go to the tool to be eliminated and comply with the following procedure:

• press the key
• press [ENTER];
• the selected program will be cancelled.

How to save all the programs on a USB Key

Used to save the programs on a USB Key so that they can be transferred to another numeric control or to the kvara PC (useful if backup copies need to be created). Comply with the following procedure:

• insert a USB Key with sufficient space for the programs;
• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Save Programs item;
• all the programs will be saved on the USB Key.

How to cancel all the programs

Used to cancel all the programs. Comply with the following procedure:

• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Cancel Programs item;
• all the programs will be cancelled (confirmation will be requested for each program before it is cancelled).

List of programs on USB Key

Used to display the list of programs on the USB Key. The same operations as those of the tool list can be carried out, thus it is possible to copy, rename and cancel all the tools on the USB Key. Select the programs list and comply with the following procedure:

• insert the USB Key with the programs (created by kvara);
• press the key
• the list of programs in the USB Key will be displayed;
• carry out the required operation.

Saving a program from USB Key to NC

Used to save a program from the USB Key into the NC so that it can be loaded from another numeric control or from the kvara PC. Go to the program you wish to save and comply with the following procedure:

• press the key
• the selected program will be saved from the USB Key to the NC.

Saving all the programs from USB Key to NC

Used to save the programs from the USB Key to the NC so that they can be loaded from another numeric control of from the kvara PC. Comply with the following procedure:

• insert the USB Key with the programs (created by kvara);
• press the key
• the list of programs on the USB Key will be displayed;
• press the key to access the menu;
• select the Save programs item;
• all the programs will be saved from the USB Key to the NC.

Program update

If a tool that has already be used in a program is modified, the program will have to be updated as the targets calculated will no longer coincide.

How to update a program

To update a program, first load it from the list and then comply with the following procedure:

• access the set-ups mask and press the key to access the menu;
• select the Update Prog. item. All the program data will be re-calculated. Save if necessary.