Commissioning

Starting the Machine

1. Go to the machine's control cabinet.
2. Turn the main switch to the ON position.
3. Wait until the Windows operating system has fully booted up.
4. Wait until the operating interface appears.
5. Log in to the system.
6. Select one of the available cutting modes from the overview:

• Manual Mode
• Calculation Mode
• Order List

Initialization

WARNING

Before initialization, check the machine for free movement and ensure that no fabric is caught in the moving parts.

Initialization sequence:

1. After activating the control voltage, the machine configuration is loaded first.
2. The machine enters an intermediate state where you can choose between initialization and calibration (the latter only if the user has the required permissions).
3. Start the initialization via the user interface.

The initialization process (duration: 1-2 minutes): For multi-head systems, initialization occurs in the following order:

1. Head 1 and outer heads (head 3 or 4)
2. Inner heads
3. Simultaneous initialization of all rotation axes - The initialization status is displayed on the screen throughout the process
4. The process can be interrupted at any time by pressing the stop button

INFO

In the unlikely event of an error during initialization, it will be displayed in the status module.

Activating Control Voltage

There are two ways to activate the control voltage:

• Via the operating interface: Click the green button in the user interface

• At the control cabinet: Press the green button on the control cabinet

After activating the control voltage:

1. The machine automatically loads its configuration
2. The machine switches to standby mode for initialization or calibration
3. After successful initialization, the welcome screen appears

INFO

For machines with Node system, you will be prompted to scan a roll ID after initialization. This step is not required for standalone machines without Node system or automatic storage system.

Basic Operation

Action Bar

The Action Bar is the central control panel of the AcrylCut user interface and is located at the bottom of the screen. It provides the most important functions for fabric processing. The main functions include:

• Opening and closing the fabric inspection
• Performing cross cuts
• Unloading the currently clamped fabric
• Manual fabric feed (forward/backward)
• Starting the cutting process (becomes active once an order is loaded)

The availability and activation of individual functions in the Action Bar dynamically adapts to the current machine state and selected operating mode. This ensures that the operator only has access to actions that are meaningful and safe in the respective context.

Cutting Preview

The cutting preview is an essential visualization element in the AcrylCut's operating interface, displayed on the right side of the user interface. It provides a graphical representation of the planned cut and allows the operator to verify the correct positioning and dimensioning of the lanes before executing the cut. The available total roll width is displayed in the upper area (e.g., 1205 mm). Two green bars on the sides of the preview indicate whether the fabric edge detection is active and successful - these automatically change to red if problems occur, such as a skewed fabric. Below the cutting preview, colored LED indicators are displayed that correspond to the physical pick-and-place-by-light LEDs on the machine and mark the position of each lane to be cut. This enables intuitive mapping between the software display and the actual cutting position on the machine.

Operation Area

The operation area forms the heart of the user interface and is framed by the Action Bar (bottom) and cutting preview (right). This area dynamically adapts to the selected operating mode:

• In manual mode, it serves for lane configuration and cutting strategy selection (left/right/centered/both sides/half strategy).
• In awning calculation mode, it contains input fields for height and width as well as preset management.
• In order list mode, it displays the imported order data and calculation options.

The parameters and settings in this area remain persistent during a work cycle, even when switching between different modes. Only the specific cutting specifications such as length, height, and width are stored separately for each mode.