A1X Motion Control System

Beijing RichAuto S&T Co.
, Ltd
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd
A1X Series
Turning & Carving Lathe Motion Control System
User’s Manual
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This manual helps you be familiar with the company's products, an
andd get information about system components、
configuration, etc.
The manual introduces the detailed knowledge of the system characteristics、operational processes、installation &
commissioning, and safety precautions. Please read this manual carefully before using the system and machine, which
will help you make use it better.
Precautions：
1. Use of this product is strictly prohibited in the strong interference、 strong magnetic field environment. Operating
ambient temperature 0-70 ℃, working environment humidity 0-90% (non-condensing).
2. Insert U disk in the correct direction. Do not pull out 50 pins tenon type socket cable when system run.
3. Perform processing U disk file process, do not pull out the U disk to prevent the interru
interruption
ption of data transmission.
4. Strictly prohibited metal, dust, and other conductive substances enter the controller.
5. The machine shell should connect the ground wire to ensure the safety of working and to prevent interference.
6. Prohibited unauthorized disassembly, no internal user repairable parts.
7. For long periods of time not using, please cut off the power, and properly kept.
8. Pay attention to water, dust and fire when using it.
9. Do not use the corrosive chemical solvents to clean the device.
10. Spindle motor bearing life and its rotate speed is inversely proportional.
11. Graver is very sharp. Do not touch when it is running, in order to avoid injury; Do not use handkerchiefs, scarves
contact it to prevent embroiled damage.
Important Notice：
The Company shall not be responsible for any loss caused by improper using or breaking the correct operating
procedures.
Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd owns this manual final interpretation, the company reserves the right to modify all
information in this manual, including data, technical details, etc..
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Content
Foreword----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1. RichAuto System Construction ---------------------------------------------------------------------3
onstruction----------------------------------------------------
1.1 System Construction......................................................................................................3
1.2 Description of Each Component....................................................................................3
1.2.1 Handle...................................................................................................................3
1.2.2 Interface board................................. ........................ .............................................4
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1.3 Interface Board Shell Installation Size...........................................................................5
2. Buttons introduction----------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------6
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2.1 Buttons introduction.......................................................................................................6
2.2 Usage Methods...............................................................................................................6
2.3 Detailed information for buttons function......................................................................8
3. Wiring instructions------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------10
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3.1 RichAuto interface board description.................................................. ..........................10
3.2 Interface board I / O ports description............................................................................11
3.3 Hardware wiring....................... ......................................................................................13
wiring..................................................................................................
3.4 Commissioning of the Machine and Control system......................................................17
4. Menu description--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
4.1 Menu category................................................................................................................18
4.2 Menu details...................................................................................................................18
4.2.1 User parameter Setup ..........................................................................................18
Setup...................................................................
4.2.2 File Operation......................................................................................................23
4.2.3 System Setup.......................................................................................................24
4.2.4 Factory Setup......................................................................................................25
4.2.5 Version View......................................................................................................35
5. Machine Operation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
5.1Return home……............................................................................................................35
5.2 Import processing file....................................................................................................35
5.3 Manual processing Operation.............................................. ..........................................35
Operation..........................................................................
5.3.1 Manual operation speed switching and adjusting...............................................36
5.3.2 Manual processing mode....................................................................................37
5.3.3 Manual testing input and output .........................................................................37
output.............................................................
5.4Automatic processing operation....................................................................................38
5.4.1 Set workpiece origin............................................................................................38
5.4.2 Set stop position……………………………………………
position……………………………………………………………… …………………..39
5.4.3 Adjust the origin of the workpiece......................................................................39
5.4.4 Choose processing files.......................................................................................40
5.4.5 Set processing parameters ………………………………………………………40
parameters………………………………………………………
5.5 During processing operations.........................................................................................41
5.5.1 Speed ratio adjusting ...........................................................................................41
adjusting....................................................................
5.5.2 Pause & position adjusting..................................................................................42
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5.5.3 Set reference point……………………………...................................................42
PS1. System upgrade-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
PS2. Operations of handle communicating with computer -----------------------------------------44
computer-----------------------------------------
PS3. Common problems and troubleshooting--------------------------------------------------------45
PS4. Making Graphs-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48
PS5. Supplementary specification of model type A122 dual head lathe system----------------50
Attachment 1
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 Foreword
1. System introduction
RichAuto is CNC motion control system independently developed by Beijing
RichAuto and it can be widely applied to machinery, advertisement, woodworking, mold
engraving machine, laser, flame, plasma cutting machine, wood lathe, dispenser and so
on in the machine control field.
RichAuto makes DSP as the core control system，High-speed processing operation is
the microcontroller, PLC systems can’t match；Use embedded structure，High degree of
integration，Strong stability ，easy to installation and operation；Support U disk and
removable storage card reader. Adopt USB Interface for communication ， High
transmission speed，fully implement plug and play and all work offline.
Performance features
1. System deploy standard X, Y, Z axis motion control method ,Support the rotation axis
（C axis）control，Enables to switch the processing of surface and processing of rotation ;
up extended to X, Y, Z, C four-axis motion control, Implementation four axis interlocking
Control.
，there is eight input and output signals in every basic I / O signal

2. Multi I / O Point Control，
node，Expansion I / O nodes can be expanded to 32 input and output signals。
3. Support the standard G code, PLT format instructions; support domestic and
international mainstream CAM software, such as: Type3, Art cam, UG, Pro / E, Master
CAM, Cimatron, Wentai etc.
4. Support adjusting spindle operating frequency (or spindle speed) during processing.
With 1 to 8 spindle state which can be set according to the request . User can change the
spindle state by pushing buttons without suspend processing.
5. Support adjusting work speed during processing. User can press buttons to change
speed ratio so as to adjust work speed and fast speed. The speed ratio is from 0.1 to 1,
the value increase or decrease 0.1 each time.
6. Simply manual operate mode. In manual mode, the system provides three kinds of
sports concluding continuous, step (crawl), distance, and manual operation became more
simple and convenient.
7. Identifies M code, F code and other development commands, can op open
en a special code
based on user needs.
Add: 5F, No.4 building, No 4. Yard, life Rd, life science park, Beiqing St., Changping dist. Beijing, China
Tel：010-53275118 Fax：010-53275110/53275111 Web site：www.richnc.com.cn 1
8. Built-in 512 M memory.
9. Unique handheld form factor with one hand to hold. Own liquid cry
crystal
stal display and 16
buttons board, operate intuitive and flexible, no longer dependent on the computer, the full
realization of full offline operation
10. Comes with USB communications port, file transfer efficiency can be directly read U
disk, card reader file, Plug and Play.
 1. RichAuto System Construction

 1.1 System Construction
RichAuto control system contains the following parts：(1) handheld motion control
system, (1) interface board, (1) 50-pin data transmission cable, (1) USB
communication cable.
RichAuto accessories schematic diagram
Handheld motion control system interface board
50-pin data transmission cable USB communication cable
 1.2 Description of Each Component

1.2.1 Handle
As shown below, contains 6 sections:
3.U Disk Interface
4.RichAuto LOGO
1.LCD screen
6.USB Communication Port
2.Keyboard
5.50-pin Data Cable port
Handle
1) LCD screen：128 * 64 resolution LCD screen，to display the machine motion，system
settings and other information.
2) Keyboard：Contains 16 buttons to input system parameter information and operate the

machine.
3) U Disk Interface: The port of U disk（FAT16/32）and the memory card.
4) RichAuto LOGO.
5) 50-pin Data Cable port: The port of 50-pin data cable，it connect the handle with the
interface board to realize controlling the machine.
6) USB Communication Port: The port of USB communication cable. It is used to connect
the handle with your computer.
1.2.2 Interface board

It relies on the connection between handle and interface board to control the
machine. As shown below，the connection terminals have 5 groups:
50-pin cable socket
X axis J7:output control terminal
Motor Y axis
driver
control
Z axis J8: intput control terminal
terminal
C axis
Power supply terminal
Interface board
1) 50-pin cable socket：Connect handle with interface board.
2) Output control terminal：Including spindle On/Off signal, work & alarm led signal etc..
3) Input control terminal：including machine origin detection switch，tool setting，driver

alarm，hard limit switch，and E-stop signal.
4) Power supply terminal：DC24V, 3A
5) Motor driver control terminal: Drivers control signal output terminals.
 1.3 Interface Board Shell Installation Size
Scale 1:1 Unit mm
 2．Handle buttons introduction

 2.1 Buttons introduction
RichAuto motion control system defines 16 buttons according to functional
requirements. Each button has one or more functions under different work status.
16-button layout buttons real picture
 2.2 Usage methods
RichAuto motion control system operation is divided into one-button and buttons
combination two ways operation.
One-button operate： Separate press one button on handheld motion controller is
One-button operation.
Combination buttons operate：Press two buttons at the same time implement
some operation is the combination buttons operation;
The method is: Firstly, push the first main function button and do not release;
Secondly, push another auxiliary function button, loosen both of the two buttons to
realize combination buttons operation.
List of combination buttons:
Combination buttons Function
1 Start advanced processing

“ ”+“ ”
2 Repeat last time processing

“ ”+“ ”
3 Set current location as stop position

“ ”+“ ”
4 System upgrade
“ ”+“ ”
Move machine by entering coordinates

5
“ ”+“ ” parameters
6 Set the current position as machine origin

“ ”+“ ”
7 Quit buttons testing interface

“ ”+“ ”
8
lathe grinding cycle processing file selection
“ ”+“ ”
9
Lathe grinding cycle machining
“ ”+“ ”
 2.3 Detailed information for buttons function
Name function
Positive movement of X axis, menu upward , figure 1 inputting
Positive movement of Y axis, speed-up processing speed, figure

2 inputting
Positive movement of Z axis, figure 3 inputting, increase spindle

speed during processing
Set X axis and Y axis work origin, figure 4 inputting
Negative movement of X axis, menu downward, figure 5

inputting
Negative movement of Y axis, slow down processing speed,

figure 6 inputting different property selecting in Menu
Negative movement of Z axis, figure 7 inputting, reduce spindle

speed during processing
Set Z axis work origin, figure 8 inputting
Machine back home, figure 9 inputting, check information during

processing
High or low speed selection under manual mode, figure 0

inputting, change work coordinate & mechanical coordinate
during processing
Spindle start/stop, decimal point inputting
Enter menu setting, negative sign inputting, check information

during processing
Back to work origin, confirm motions /inputting/operating
Manual mode, continue/step/distance to select
Run or pause processing, delete inputting data, different

property selecting in menu
High/low speed parameter adjust under manual mode, quit

process stop/selections, inputting and operating cancel
 Wiring Instructions
 3.1 RichAuto interface board description
Interface board schematic diagram:
 3.2Interface Board I / O Ports Description

Signal Pin functions
Terminal Name Note
description and parameters
24V+ Input power+ Interface board give DC 5V for
Power area：
J10:DC24V system when the current is
24V- Input power- DC24V/3A
switched on
Don’t impose other voltage
X-axis common X-axis drive common anode power
5V on this pin
anode signal supply terminal 5V output
J2: X-axis output voltage ≧3V

PULSE
X-axis pulse pulse signal drive current≦8mA
output X-axis output voltage ≧3V

DIR
direction signal drive current≦8mA
X-axis drive signal output voltage Don’t impose other voltage
SHIELD Shield signal
line terminal shield on this pin
Y-axis common Y-axis drive common anode power Don’t impose other voltage
5V
anode signal supply terminal 5V output on this pin
J3: Y-axis Y-axis output voltage ≧3V

PULSE
pulse pulse signal drive current≦8mA
Y-axis output voltage ≧3V
output DIR
Y-axis drive signal output voltage Don’t impose other voltage
Z-axis common Z-axis drive common anode power Don’t impose other voltage
5V
anode signal supply terminal 5V output on this pin
J4: Z-axis output voltage ≧3V

PULSE
Z-axis pulse pulse signal drive current≦8mA
Z-axis output voltage ≧3V
output DIR
Z-axis drive signal output voltage Don’t impose other voltage
C-axis common C-axis drive common anode Don’t impose other voltage
5V
anode signal power supply terminal 5V output on this pin
J4: C-axis output voltage ≧3V

PULSE
Z-axis pulse pulse signal drive current≦8mA
C-axis output voltage ≧3V
output DIR
C-axis drive signal output voltage Don’t impose other voltage
Pin functions
Terminal Name Signal description Note
and parameters
Y01 Spindle forward signal Low level signal
Y02 Signal to be defined Low level signal
J7: Y03 Signal to be defined Low level signal
Output Y04 Spindle reverse signal Low level signal
Signal Y05 Signal to be defined Low level signal

Y06 Run light signal Low level signal
connecting
Turning and grinding convert
Y07 Low level signal
terminal signal
Y08 Signal to be defined Low level signal
GND Common end
X_se：X machine origin
X01 Low level signal Support mechanical,
sensor input signal
proximity,
Y_se：Y machine origin
X02 Low level signal photoelectric and
sensor input signal
other types of
Z_se：Z machine origin
X03 Low level signal switches
sensor input signal
X04 Signal to be defined Low level signal
X05 Driver alarm signal Low level signal
J8: X06 Hard limit signal Low level signal
Input X07 Emergency stop signal Low level signal

signal
suspend during
connecting processing or repeat last

X08 Foot switch signal Low level signal
processing when finished
terminal
work
provide 24V
Limit switch power supply
24V 24V voltage output operating voltage
must be taken at this port
for limit switch
Supply GND signal Limit switch power supply
GND Ground terminal
for limit switch circuit
Don’t use this port as the
power source negative
SHIELD Shield terminal
electrode for the sensor
isolation circuit
 3.3 Hardware Wiring

Installation Requirements：Power（24V，3A），it is better to add a filter to prevent
the electric field interference. If origin detecting switch are different power supply type,the
special testing switching power is needed.（24V origin detecting switch is the best choice）
RichAuto motion control system realizes its control through the connection
between the interface board and CNC machine. Interface board terminal can be divided
into input terminals and output terminals：
Input terminals include：
J8（input connecting terminal）
J10（main power connecting terminal）
Output terminals include：
J2（X axis pulse signal output terminal）
J3（Y axis pulse signal output terminal）
J4（Z axis pulse signal output terminal）
J5（C axis pulse signal output terminal）
J7（output ports control terminal）
Input signal terminal

J10 main power terminal wiring method:
J8 wiring:
1. Reset terminal:
a) Mechanical reset switch wiring example (Z, Y direction are the same as X direction)
b) NPN (normally open type) proximity switch wiring example (wiring methods of Y and Z
are the same as X axis).
c) PNP (normally open type) proximity switch wiring example (wiring methods of X and Z
are the same as Y axis’).
2.Tool setting terminal: simple auto-tool setting gauge wiring example：
3. X5 to X7 signals: X5 Driver alarm, X6 hard limit, X7 E-stop port wiring example
Output signal terminal

J2 X pulse signal wiring (wiring method of Y and Z are the same as X axis’)
Servo driver:
Stepper driver：
J7 output port Y6: run light (work LED) wiring:
The dsp controller would be completely connected to cnc machine while you
finished above all wiring procedures.
3.4 Commissioning of the Machine and Control System

1） After turn on the power, users can manually move each axis and confirm the X, Y and
Z axis motors directions. If the movement direction and definition direction are opposite,
users can change the motor phase sequence (A+ ⇄ A- or B+ ⇄ B-).
2） According to the original location of the machine coordinates, enter into the
menu--machine setup--home setup-home direction and reset it.
3） Double-press “menu” and enter into manual voltage setup（the upper row of arrows
stand for input voltage）, pls ccheck

heck whether the home switch and tool setting port are
working normally(manually trigger, arrow flip ).

4) Press”ON/OFF” button, to check if the controller can control the on/off of the spindle, if
not, pls check the wiring or system configuration.
The machine is in good connection if all the above setting has been confirmed
normal operation.
 4．Menu Description
 4.1 Menu category
According to menu function, RichAuto system menu is divided into 5 main menus: user
param setup, file operation, system setup, factory setup, version view , each main
menu has multiple submenus.
 4.2 Menu details

4.2.1 User parameter setup
“User parameter setup” menu is used to set the parameters about machine
hardware. It is set by machine producer according to device type. If parameters such as
machine hardware, electronic device settings have not changed, user also should not
change the parameters under this menu. If user need to modify parameters，please
consult the equipment manufacturer and modif
modify
y with the help of the manufacturers
technical engineer.
User parameter setup structure diagram
User param setup
Machine setup
Feed list
Spiral work list
Loop proc setup
Work speed (engraving)
Lathe work speed
Origin offset (workpiece origin offset)
Safe height
Auto speed ratio
Fall down scale
Stop state
1. Machine setup
(1) Work type:
a. Submenu “WrkPos/Neg”, “work positive” refers to machining processing direction is
from the tailstock to four-jaw chuck. “Work negative” is the opposite of “work positive”
direction. To modify the direction by pressing “ ”, entering into the direction

selection list (The following submenu “ScwPos” and “ScwNeg” are same argument).
WorkType
WrkPos
Wrkeg
ScwPos
ScwNeg
b. “4 axis”, means engraving mode. The screen main interface will change as below
after choosing this submenu.
WorkType WZ 0.000 MANU

ScwPos WY 0.000 F8
ScwNeg WA 0.000 F SP
Continue
4 axis
(2) RoughS (rough machining value setting)

The “RoughS” is to control the cutting depth ratio of crude knife and fine knife. For
instance, the value 0.7, refers to cutting depth ratio of crude knife(X knife) is 70%, so
the fine knife (Z knife) is 30%.
Modify method: press“ ”to input a specific value, and then press“ ”to
finish the setting.
(3) Offset (cutter spacing)
Refers to the spacing distance of the two cutters along Y axis direction.
finish the setting.
(4) AtchStrt(attachment start position)
The start coordinate of the paste wood strip (calculate from the work piece origin), the
value can be achieved from the processing file, its unit is mm.
finish the setting.
(5) AtchLgth(attached wood strip length)
Indicate paste wood strips length. According to the actual measured value, unit is mm.
finish the setting.
(6) PartCnt (part count)
The feed count of paste wood strips area, it is to say, divided into several times to complete
the lathe working. Note: the “PartCnt” must be a odd number (1,3,5,7,9….).
(7) AtchThck(attached wood strip thickness)
Refers to the thickness of the wood strips. According to the actual measured value,
unit is mm.
(8) OppoErr (opposite error)

finish the setting.
Factory setting, please do not change.

(9) Use fast(using fast speed)
Indicated choose whether to execute the fast speed or not when the tool is retracting
along vertical angle.
Modify method: press“ ”to choose on/off, and then press“ ”to finish the
setting.
(10) LathGrnd (lathe grinding)
Factory setting, please do not change.
(11) Retract
Refers to the distance of cutters retract to the sides when set the work piece origin
after completed the tool setting. Unit is mm.
2. Feed list
(1) Feed cnt (feed count)
Indicated how many time to finish the work on the wood material. System defaults
value is 1 time.
finish the setting.
(2) FrstPcnt/LastPcnt
When set feed count is over 1 time, the user can decide the first time feed depth ratio
and the last time feed ratio.
Eg1：Divide into 2 times to complete the lathe processing，if the “FrstPcnt” value is
0.6, then the “LastPcnt” value should be set as 0.4 .
Eg2.: If the lathe working feed count is divided into 4 times, the “FrstPcnt” value is
0.5, the “LastPcnt” value is 0.1, then two times in the mi
middle
ddle will be divided equally
by the dsp system (the two times feed depth ratio in the middle are both 0.2).
“FrstPcnt” and “LastPcnt” lose efficacy when the “Feed cnt” value is 1.
3. Spiral work list

(1) ScrewCnt(TwistCnt)
Twist number in need for processing.
(2) ScrewAgl
The rotating angle of a twist in processing，system default value is 0， that is straight
line.
(3) ScrewPls(RotaPuls)
Pulse equivalent of a rotating shaft
(4) ScrewSpd(RotaSpd)
The speed of rotating shaft which moving from the completed twist to the next twist.
(5) ScrewCnt
How many processing times for completing one twist (The depth of each process will
be evenly distributed).
(6) 1 WayScrw
One-way screw processing can avoid screw gap, it twisting from only one side to
another every time.
4. Loop Proc Setup

Set recycle the processing files. First, select lathe grinding file (The first letter of the
file name must be D), and then choose spiral filefile(Mark
(Mark the file name with the first
letter of the S) .
5. Work speed
Work speed in “4 axis” mode.
6. Lathe work speed

Work speed in lathe turning & grinding mode.
7. Origin offset
Workpiece zero offset, each axis position offset in the setting of the working origin.
8. Auto speed ratio

In auto processing, actual processing speed=work speed*auto sspeed
peed ratio，”auto
speed ratio” does not affect the “fast speed”.
9. Fall down scale

Fall down scale，system default is 1.000，fall speed=fast speed*fall down scale，max.
fall down speed = Z-(neg) speed limit value*fall down scale.
10. Stop state

The spindle stop position after auto processing completed. It could be set a special
coordinate location or a specified location.
Work stop state

FinAct
XCoordnt 0.000
YCoordnt 0.000
ZCoordnt 0.000
Special coordinate location, it should be modified at above submenu. Press“ ”、
“ ” to move the cursor and select a coordinate, press“ ” and input the
coordinate value and press “ ”to finish the modification.
Press “ ”button to enter into the stop state list(as follow):
FinAct（final action）
Pickup Z
BackToWorkOrg
BackHome
BackPosition
NoneMove
BackHomeZ
Press“ ”、“ ”， move the cursor and select required stop position, press “
to finish the modification and return to upper menu as well.
4.2.2 File Operation
File operation
Copy
Delete
View file
Working info
1. Copy File
Copy files from U disk to Inner.
2. Delete File
Delete inner files.
3. View File
View G codes of each line of the file in U disk or inner.
4. Working Info（Processing Information）
To count the times of all completed processing according to the file names. The data will
be cleared if system is powered off.
PS: Plesae pull out the U disk correctly after copying files from computer, otherwise the
controller may not recognize the U disk.
1．Win7(32 bit) system：after copying files, please press“ ” on the bottom right corner,
prompt ,choose “remove disk”. The it shows
, indicates the U disk pull out from

computer successfully. Now user can insert the U disk to the controller to start the file
operation.
2．Win XP system：after copying files, please press“ ” on the bottom right corner,
prompt ,ckick it and prompt
indicates the U disk pull out from computer successfully. Now user
can insert the U disk to the controller to start the file operation.
4.2.3 System Setup

System Setup structure diagram
System Setup
Languages
Param Initialization
Inner Format
Clean System Cache
Trial Password
Key Test
Backup Data
Restore Data
System Update
Menu Password
1. Languages
Change system display language，users can choose Chinese or English.
2. Param Initialization：
After data initial system parameters will restore to factory setting.
3. Inner format
To empty the internal file storage area data, it will not affect the system parameters.
4. Clean system cache
Users need to do this in certain operations. Such as break point recovery or functional
upgrade (such as change four-axis program to three-axis program, users must do this
operation). After this operation, users need to restart the system.
5. Trial password
If CNC machine manufacturers had set some kinds of passwords before shipment
(including trial password, backup password, etc.), but forgot them, pls contact RichAuto
and tell us the 20 original digits. RichAuto will provide new 20-digit, pls input them into the
system to remove the old one.
6. Key test
Users can check buttons are valid or not under this menu.
Enter “Key test”， press every button，if it is valid，the screen will highlight. Exit“Key test”
press combination keys “ ”+" ”.

7. Backup data
Backup system parameters to U disk or inner memory，it is not affected by “Inner format”
operation. The backup file format is：data.bak.
8. Restore data
Restore backup data from U disk or inner storage space to dsp system.
9. System update
RichAuto will provide upgrade file（extension name is ***. PKG and shown as Q13-xxx or
D5-***) if the system is added new function. User can upgrade through the U disk, specific
steps in Appendix 1. Original system parameters will not affect by the system updating.
Upgrade file format is:
10. Menu password

Set a password with 1-6 numbers to avoid malicious tampering for the machine
parameters and settings.
4.2.4 Factory Setup

Factory setup structure diagram
Factory setup
Pulse Equiv
Table size
Spindle delay
Home setup
Acceleration
Voltage setup
Max. work speed
Function setup
Input list
Output list
Input disable
G code setup
Process setup
Set trial PW
1. Pulse Equiv (Pulse Equivalent)

The number of pulses of the system needs to send when machine moves every 1mm.
Unit：pulse/mm.
(1) Stepper motor drive
Calculation formula= (pulse number of motor revolving one full turn)/ (distance of
machine moved one full turn).
Pulse number that motor revolving one full turn calculation formula: (360°/stepping angle)*
subdividing number of drive
Some of the stepper motor drivers directly mark the pulse number of the motor
revolving one full turn.
Distance of machine moved when motor revolving one full turn calculation formula:
a. Lead screw drive machine=lead screw pitch*transmission ratio
b. Rack (straight tooth) drive machine=rack module*gear teeth*pi*transmission ratio
c. Rack (helical tooth) d

drive
rive machine=rack module*gear teeth*pi*transmission
ratio/cos(helix angle)
d. Belt pulley and belt drive machine=pi*belt pulley diameter*transmission ration
So, stepping motor system calculation formula:
 Lead screw drive:
360°
∗ subdividing number
stepping angle
pulse equivalent=
lead screw pitch ∗ transmission ratio
RichAuto
1.8 is stepping angle
Name plate 1 for stepping drive Name plate 2 for stepping drive Name plate 3 for stepping motor
Instruction： The Pulse/rev in Nameplate 1 represents the pulse number of motor
revolving one full turn. At this moment, we need only choose the corresponding value
according to the actual dial without computing the numerator in the calculation formula.
For example, if you choose 3200 in Nameplate 1, then we could get that (360°/stepping
angle)* subdividing number of drive=3200.The MSTEP in Nameplate 2 represents the
subdividing number. For example, if you choose 16 as the subdividing number with a
motor of stepping angle 1.8º, then according to the calculation formula, we could get that
(360°/stepping angle)* subdividing number of drive=(360º/1.8º)*16=3200. Users should
choose a right computing method based on the actual nameplate of stepping motor drive.
The formula notes: The stepping angle is a motor parameter which represents the
distance motor moved per step. The subdividing number is a parameter set by the driver.
Lead screw pitch (see pic. above)

above):: Distance of screw nut moved when ball screw
revolving one full turn.
Transmission ratio: The ratio of beginning drive wheel angular velocity or revolving
speed and terminal driven wheel angular velocity or revolving speed in mechanical drive
system.
 Rack drive:
Straight tooth:
360°
*subdividing number
stepping angle
pulse equivalent
rack module ∗ gear teeth ∗ pi ∗ transmission ratio
Helical tooth:
360°
*subdividing number*cos helix angle
stepping angle
pulse equivalent
rack module ∗ gear teeth ∗ pi ∗ transmission ratio
Instruction:
The rack module and gear teeth are wheel gear parameters, and that rack module*gear
teeth*pi represents perimeter of pitch circle.
 Belt pulley and belt drive:
Notes: d represents belt pulley diameter.

360°
*subdividing number
stepping angle
pulse equivalent=
πd ∗ transmission ratio
The formula notes:
The stepping angle is a motor parameter which represents the distance motor moved per
step.
The subdividing number is a parameter set by the driver.
The rack module and gear teeth are wheel gear parameters, and that rack module*gear
teeth*pi represents perimeter of pitch circle.
Transmission ratio: The ratio of angular velocity or revolving speed of beginning driving
wheel and terminal driven wheel in mechanical drive system.
Setting method: Enter machine setup>pulse equivalent, and the cursor is on x-axis
equivalent, you could press “ ” or “ ” to let it move to the item that needs to
be modified and then press “ ” to make the value able to be modified, so you could
modify the value by pressing numerical buttons and save it by pressing “ ”. After
you finished modification, the cursor will pass to the following row automatically, you could
modify all three axes pulse equivalent in turn by the way described above. Press “ ”
to save all modifications you’ve made and return to the previous menu.
(2) Servo motor drive
The pulse equivalent factory defaults of X, Y, Z or A are all 400, it can be used as a
constant value and set the electronic gear ratio in servo motor drive.
The numerator of electronic gear ratio represents encoder resolution and could
be found in servo drive instructions.
The denominator of electronic gear ratio:
 Lead screw drive: pulse equivalent(400)*lead screw pitch*transmission ratio
 Spur rack drive: pulse equivalent(400)t*rack module*gear teeth*pi*transmission
ratio
2. Table size
RichAuto system make the table size as the soft limit values, in order to prevent
machine move over travel，machine size value must be less than or equal to the
actual value of machine travel.
Setting method：Enter “Table Size”，press “ ” or“ ”to move cursor to option
to be modified. Press “ ”，input the new numbers，press “ ”to save. Modify
X, Y, Z axis in order and then press “ ”to save all of the settings.
3. Spindle delay(time)
Spindle delay (Unit: ms)：Including spindle on delay and spindle off delay.
4. Home setup
Home speed: Each axis movement speed when execute return home. System default
X,Y axis home speed is 3000mm/min, and Z axis home speed is 1800mm/min.
Home sequence：Each axis movement order when execute return home.
Including：
Z, X and Y Z,X,Y Z,Y,X
Z only X and Y,Z X,Y,Z
Y,X,Z XY home X,Y home
Y,X home None home X home only XZ and Y
Home direction: Each axis motion direction when return home. This setting depends
on the installation position of home sensor. If the home sensor is installed at the
positive side of machine tool, then it should be set “pos”; if it is at the negative side of
machine tool, should be set as “Neg”.
Setting method：Enter “home direction”，press“ ”、“ ” to move cursor to where
users want to modify. Press“ ”to change home direction，after that press“ ” to
save the change.

5. Acceleration(Unit：mm/s2)
The maximum acceleration value during acceleration and deceleration movement,
improve (including straight and curve motion) processing capability. If acceleration value
is too large, it may cause the motor losing steps, jitter and even whistle, if the value too
small, it will lead to accelerated slowly and reduce the operating speed of the entire graph.
System defaults: linear acceleration is 800 mm/s2, curve acceleration is 1000 mm/s2, the
recommended curve acceleration is 1.5 - 2 times of the linear acceleration.
6. Voltage setup
Set input and output signal terminal status(normal open or normal closed)
closed)，，system defined
“↓”means normal open，“↑”means normal closed.
Including two rows of arrow：
The upper arrow indicates the input level：Set input voltage signal terminal status.
The first four:0、1、2、3positions correspond X axis home、Y axis home、Z axis home and
tool setting signal; 5-7: 4、5、6 positions correspond driver alarm , hard limit and E-stop
signal.
The bottom arrow indicates the output level：Set output voltage signal terminal status.
The top four: 0、1、2、3 positions correspond in turn by spindle forward, port to be
defined1, port to be defined 2 and spindle inversion output signal port ; No.6 position
is work type changing signal.
Setting：Press“ ”、“ ”to move left and right, press “ ”、“ ”realize to
move up and down，press“ ”to change the direction of each arrow.
7. Max. work speed(Unit:mm/min)

The maximum movement speed of the three axis of the machine tool during processing. It
only takes effect during processing, and not limits the speeds under manual mode.
System default max work speed of X,Y(both pos and neg direction) is“60000000
mm/minute”, “Z+” is “1800 mm/minute”, “Z-”is “3000 mm/minute”.
8. Function setup
Set whether the system reserves a function or not, change it according to the actual
application. Restart the system after the operations.（pic. as shown below）
Note: the blue fonts section is the default configuration of the system.
Set function
StrtHome Query/Auto/Zonly/None
SpdLimit None/Limit FileSort ByCopy/ByName/NoSort
PausePkup NoPick/Pickup CopyWork off/on
SpdlAtP Ramian/Stop RetOrgPZ Pick Z/Z stop
ScaleFast None/Affect TolstAct Pickup/Origin
Manual Trad/Step PausRstr All/only Z
Pretrt None/Parse NI Mode Full/Small
QuryPara None/Query SpdOutpt Polar/ SglAng/Mulang
Setting method：Press“ ”、“ ”move cursor to where users want to modify，
press ”,and then select the required function，and press “ ”to save.
9. Input list: View 8 inputs signals’ configuration. No.1 to 3 are X,Y,Z axis returning
home signals, no.4 to 8 have not defined any signal.
10. Output list: View 8 outputs signals’ configuration. No.1 is spindle forward on/off
signal, No. 4 is spindle inversion on/off signal, no.6 is run lamp signal.
11. Input disable: Enable or disable input signals. User can select disable from X5 to
X8 port signals if there have no signal wires.
12. G code setup: Set special commands reading settings in G code file, change
according to real demand.(See Attachment 1)
Attribute of G code
F Read Ign F/Read F
AbsCntr Off/On
T Read Read T/Ign T
Spindle NTLLG/FORCE/INSTR
Filter JD None/Filter
S Read Ign S/Read S
Read G54 Ign G54/ Read G54
Gcode Head Skip /NoSkip
G83 Space 0.00000
Note: The blue characters section is the system default attribute.
Setting method: ：Press“ ”、“ ”move cursor to where needed to be modified，
press“ ”,and then select the setting according to real needs，press “ ”to finish
the modification, return to previous menu.
13. Proc setup: Set some special configurations in the process according to real needs.
Work attribute
Adj Z Adj Z/Rev Z
Adjust WP None/Adjt
Ignore Z Read Z/Ign Z
CirLmt 55.556
StepWork Contns/Single
ATC Spld Auto/None
FilterParm Ignore/Read
Note: The blue characters section is the system default attribute. (See attachment 2)
Setting method: ：Press“ ”、“ ”,move cursor to where needed to be modified，
press“ ”,and then select the attribute according to real needs，press “ ”to
finish the modification, then return to previous menu.
14. Set trial PW
Including Four levels password. Password and using time can be set in every level
respectively. Password can be set to be 1-8 digits; Time unit：hour; System defaults 1
hour.
The passwords work according to top-down order, that is to say level 2 works when level 1
expired the trial time, so level 3 after level 2 and level 4 is valid after level 3 exceeded trial
period. If you havn’t set trial 1 password, only set trial level 2-4, the system will work
according to 2-4 order, forman and gordron.
The operation of Data Initial、Inner Format、Wipe Cache and System Update will not
remove the 4 level password.
Setting：Press“ ”、“ ”,move cursor to select options and enter by
pressing“ ”button, when finished inputting values press “ ” to confirm, the

he screen displays：
cursor moves to next option. When completed all of the settings tthe
Trial password
Choose U disk file
*Trial1passwor
*Trial2passwor
*Trial3passwor
*Trial4passwor
There is a mark“*” before every level password，if not indicats that the password will not
work normally.
When you have set all passwords，press“ ”,the screen will display:
You must restart the system

after setting trial password.
When password expires，the screen will display：
The system is out of testing

time, please contact the
factory to get more testing
time or unlock!
When user gets the password from engraving machine manufacturer, press“ ” the
screen will display:
Please input trail 1 password:
Enter the new password directly, press “ ” to save and screen shows:
The time password is updated successfully,

please restart the control system.
Restart the dsp controller, after that the system will work normally.
Emphasis：If the engraving machine manufacturer forgets all passwords, user could
contact RichAuto and tell us 20-digit original password under the menu “SYSTEM
SETUP-Trail Password”. We will provide the new 20-digit password. Eenter the new
numbers，and press “ ”to confirm.

After cracking password, restart the dsp controller, and then it can work normally.
4.2.5 Version View

Users can view information both hardware and software about the system, including：
Update Version e.g.： d5-68
Product ID e.g.：A0020099
Soft Version e.g.：A1.2866
Emergency Version eg：A1.2268
Soft type：Lathe Carving
Hardware type：Support 3-inch screen, Lathe, 2 spindle lathe, flash disk mode
 Machine Operation
 5.1 Return home
It will display “all axis home”, “Z home only”, “none axis home” when the dsp handle is
starting up. Select one as needed
needed.. Machine return home can correct the coordinate of the
system.
In some cases, such as reboot and continue the last time operation after normal power off,
the system no need to return machine home, just cchoose

hoose “none axis home”. That is
because system had already saved the coordinates values when system normally
powered off.
 5.2 Import processing files

Before processing, generally we should import files. RichAuto system has 2 ways for
processing: U disk file processing and inner file processing.
1. Directly import the processin

processingg file into U disk, and then run the controller.
2. Copy the process file to inner memory space via U disk or U Flash Disk Mode.
 5.3 Manual processing Operation

Manual Processing Operation refers to controlling of the machine tool through the
keyboard 3-axis direction buttons. User can change the manual speed and set the grid
under manual processing operation. System will enter manual operation state after
returning home, and the screen displays as follow:
Manual control state initial interface：
Coordinate Operation status

WX 0.000 MAUN
Motion axis WY 0.000 F2
Spindle status
WZ 0.000 L SP
Manual mode status Continue Speed mode
5.3.1 Manual operation speed switching and adjusting

1) Speed mode switching
There are two speed modes: high speed(F) and low speed(L). Change the speed mode by
pressing “ ”. The speed mode you choose will decide the manual processing
speed.
2) Speed adjusting:
Under the manual operation mode, pressing “ ” to adjust current speed settings. If
the current speed mode is “L”, the dsp controller displays as follow:
Manual Param
XSLOW 1200.000
YSLOW 1200.000
ZSLOW 1200.000
Slow Grid 0.100
Press“ ”or “ ”to move the cursor, then select the option and press
“ ”button to modify the value, press “ ” to save, press “ ” to quit. If
input a wrong number, press “ ” to delete the last numbers and re-input new value.
In order to ensure the accuracy of processing and debugging, the system introduces a
concept of grid which also called minimum feed. It range is 0.05mm-1.0mm.When user
change mode into “step”, pressing 3-axis direstion buttons, the machine will be moving at
the grid distance which user has set.
About the high speed manual mode setting method is exactly the same as introduced
above.
5.3.2 Manual processing mode

In order to meet different situation of manual movement, the system provide 3 kind of
motion modes: Continue, step, distance. Users can change mode by pressing
button at any time, and view real-time motion mode at the bottom left side of the screen
main interface.
1) Continue
This mode has no value control. In continue mode, machine will be moving when user
presses the direction keys( , , , , , )until stop

pressing them. Its motion speed is decided by current manual speed mode.
2) Step
Under this mode, machine always moves at a low speed. It moves a grid distance per 0.5
second. The grid distance is decided by current speed mode. System default high speed
mode moves 0.5mm/step, and low speed mode moves 0.1mm/step. “Step” motion mode
is suitable for tool adjusting or accurately adjusting the position of the mechanical
coordinates.
3) Distance
In distance mode, machine runs according to the setting of distance. It will be moving at a
distance when user is pressing directions keys , , , , ,
Note: Grid can’t affect the distance motion mode. Machine only moves by distance setting
exactly. Press three times to enter into “distance mode” and input a value
according to the real needs, press to save it.
5.3.3 Manual testing input and output

In the initial boot interface, the screen displays as follow:
1X 0.000 MAUN
1Y 0.000 F2
1Z 0.000 L SP
Continue
Press “ ”three times, the screen will display two rows of arrows which are all
downwards “↓”.
Upper arrows represent input signals: the former 4 numbers 0, 1, 2,3 corresponding to X
zero, Y zero, Z zero and tool setting gauge. Number 4, 5, 6, 7 corresponding to driver
alarm, hard limit and emergency stop input signal and foot switch.
Manual trigger the corresponding signal switch by pressing “ ”, the corresponding

arrow flip up indicates that the signal is normal. If not, pls check the switch, wiring, 50
core cable and so on.
Bottom row represents output signals: the former 4 numbers 0,1,2,3 corresponding to
spindle forward on/off、 signal to be defined 1, signal to be defined 2, spindle
inversion output signal. No.4, 5 corresponding to alarm lamp、running lamp output
signal.
Press “ ” button can change the arrow direction, so it can control the output of
corresponding port. For example, press “ ”to flip the arrow upwards under the
position of 0, it is equivalent to start the spindle. Press“ ” again, the arrow flip
downwards, the spindle stop
 5.4 Automatic processing operation

Auto processing refers to the system runs the file in U disk or inner storage space
according to the instructions, it also called file processing. Before auto processing, user
must set the machine tool parameters and all of the system parameters correctly.
Auto processing steps:
5.4.1 Set workpiece origin

The start position of X, Y and Z in the processing program is the workpiece origin. Before
operation, we should pay attention to this position as well as the real position. Operation is
as follow:
Manual move X,Y and Z to the position which will start to process the file on workpiece.
Afterwards, press zero clearing “ ” to decide the origin of X,Y axis. Press zero
clearing “ ” to decide the origin of Z axis.
5.4.2 Set stop position
Press“ ”/“ ”to move the two cutters to reasonable and safety position, then
press “ ” to move Y axis to a proper position too，and then press the combination
keys “ + ” to set the current location as stop position, press “ ” to
save the setting.
5.4.3 Adjust the origin of the workpiece

If the user needs to reset workpiece origin, for example: needs to move Y direction or
adjust the cutters depth of X and Z axis. In this case, the user can operate as follow. Press
, the lathe machine will complete the moving of returning to workpiece origin, Y
axis will move to the settled original position, and cutters of X and Y axis will stop 10mm
over the settled workpiece original point at the same time. Next, double press the
button to change the manual mode into DISTANCE, input the value 10, and then press
button to save the distance as 10mm. At that time, single press
“ ”and“ ”, to make the X and Y cutters moving back to the settled position of
workpiece origin. Then double press button to change it into STEP mode(at “Low
speed mode”) , fine adjust X and Z axes to new workpiece origin position then press
“ ”and“ ” to save the adjustment

adjustment.. That’s all the steps of adjusting workpiece
origin.
5.4.4 Choose processing files
Since the workpiece origin has been set. Now user can press and see the
prompt dialog shown on the screen:
SelectWorkFile
UDisk File
Internal File
Recent File
Press “ ” and “ ”to move the cursor and select through the displaying list,
press “ ”to enter into the file list, the screen will display three file name in every
screen, choose the file by pressing “ ”and“ ” to move one by one. Press
“ ”and“ ”to skip two rows and turn to the next page. Press “ ” button
to exit.
5.4.5 Set processing parameters
After choosing the processing file please press“ ”,enter into “Set work parameters”
menu, it includes work speed、travel speed（or Fast speed）
、last speed、 RoughLen, Left
length, speed scale, fall down speed(refer to picture below).

Set Work Param

WorkSpd 1200.000
FastSpd 1200.000
LastSpd 3000.00
RoughLen 0.00000
Press “ ” and “ ”to move cursor and select the item which needs to modify,
press “ ” to set the value (next value setting is the same), then press “ ” to
save. The system checks the processing code and start to process when the checking is
finished.
The system code checking is auto mode, user can press “ ” to skip the checking
and start running file immediately.
System can remember the checked files and will not recheck the same code again next
time.
During the processing, the screen scrolling display real-time processing speed, operation
time、current g code line number. If user only need one of them could press
button, and it will stop rolling, press again to switch to the next option.
 5.5 During processing operations

5.5.1 Speed ratio Adjustment
In process of processing, press “ ”and“ ”can change speed ratio directly,
every single push “ ” or “ ”, the speed ratio will go up or down by 0.1,
the displayed speed changes according to the speed ratio, but displayed time will not
change.
current speed= work speed * speed ratio
5.5.2 Pause & position adjust
Press “ ” button to pause the current processing. The right upwards of screen will
change from “RUN” to “PAUS” and machine paused processing except the rotating of
spindle. Shown below:
WX 7.000 PAUS
WY 8.000 S2
WZ -2.000 H SP
Continue working
At this moment, user can adjust 3 axes position, and the system default the manual mode
is STEP, so that the user can fine adjust each axis, that is to say the machine moves per
Fast/Low speed grid distance every signal pressing.When finished the adjustment, press
button again, and the screen prompt as follow:
WX 9.000 PAUS
WY 7.000 CS 2
WZ -0.200 0.4
Restore Position？
The system asks the user whether save the modified position. Press “ ”/ “ ”
the system will start processing from modified position, press “ ”, system will
continue the processing at previous position which is before the adjustment.
5.3.3 Set reference point
Press” + ” to set the reference point, totally needs to operate for 2 times.
Fist time is setting in WrkPos/WrkNeg type, second is setting in ScwPos/ScwNeg, make
sure system can save breakpoiont in both working type. The reference point needs to be
reset when system has updated.
 PS1.System upgrade
During the using of dsp controller may get the updated versions of the system software, so
handle needs to be upgraded, the operation is as follows: U disk compressed file upgrade
1.1 Common method entering updating menu

1. Copy the compressed file to U disk and insert the U disk into handle, upgrade file format
is **.PKG which displays as rz-xxxx or qxx-xx on handle.
2. Press and enter into“system setup”, press “ ”and“ ”to move the
cursor and choose”System Update”, then the screen displays:
Select Update File
UDisk File
Internal File
Recent File
3. Press to enter into ““UDisk

UDisk File” and select correspond update file, and then
press to wait the system complete auto updating.

4. Restart the controller after the updating successfully.
1.2 Quick method shortcut key upgrade

1. Make sure the update file is already restored in the U disk, and then insert Udisk into
the controller.
Select Update File

2.Press “ ”+“ ”，the screen displays: UDisk File
ile
Internal File
Recent File
3.Press to enter into “UDisk File” and find the update file. The system will
automatically complete the upgrade, after the upgrade is completed, restart the handle.
 PS2. Operations of handle communicating with

computer
RichAuto-A1X series numerical system has been added a new function”U Flash
Disk Mode” start from the hardware serial number A010XXXX(E.g.A010203),
software number rz-1967(Contains subsequent updates, needs to update if the
version is less than 1967) . Connect handle and computer by USB cable, users can find
portable storage device on the computer, copy processing files from computer to handle
internal storage space. This function can keep on the normal processing when there is no
U disk at hand or the USB socket damaged.
Operation steps：
1. Press any two buttons at the same time（for example:“ ”+“ ”）.
2. Connect handle and computer via an USB cable，it means that the handle is powered
on by computer，loosen the buttons after power on.
3. Handle screen displays：

优盘模式
Flash disk mode
Connect successfully and can communicate normally.

4. Open“My Computer”，and you will find portable storage device,
A0101203(H:): Handle，Users can copy processing files into the handle inner.
5. Connect handle and machine，Choose internal file to start processing.
NOTE：Users can check “hardware type” and see the supported hardware type in “Version
View. If the “U flash disk mode” is not in that list, means the controller is not support this
function.
 PS3. Common problems and troubleshooting

 Solutions of the faults display on the screen
1. Indefinite “screen flicker or automatically restart”
Analysis and solutions：
(1) Power supply is insufficient. Check power supply if there are problems, and change
high-quality power supply to solve the problems.
(2) The local power grid unstable. Check local grid voltage instability, or increase the
regulator filter device.
(3) There is something wrong with the power chip of the handle. This phenomenon also
appears when the handle is powered through the USB cable to the computer, please
return back the handle to our company.
2. Cannot set working origin
(1) You may get into the mechanical coordinate system. Press the button "menu" + "1" to
back to the first work coordinate system.
(2) The buttons are broken. Menu-system setup-buttons check，to check the buttons are
normal or not.
 Faults in practical operation

1. The file size does not match the size of the actual set
(1) Pulse equivalent is wrong.
(2) You do not select the right tool.
2. The screen displays”beyond limit” when processing file
(1) The machine is not carried back to zero, the system is not able to confirm the actual
position. Make the machine back zero.
(2) After setting the working origin, the reserved range is less than the actual file
size .Determine the actual file size and set correct working origin.
(3) You set the wrong working origin in the file. Check the path of the file, and re-export the
correct file.
3. Z axis（spindle）fall down abnormally（too fast）during processing
(1) Working speed beyond the fastest speed of Z axis."Machine setup"-"Max speed limit"，
set the speed to the safe speed.
(2) Coupling is losing or transmission slippages. Re-adjustment the connecting parts.
(3) The lines connect the interface board with the motor drivers has disruption. Re-adjust
the lines.
(4) Processing file error. Check processing file, try to download the correct processing file
to U disk or handle internal.
(5) There is something wrong with the lines connecting Z axis motor and motor driver.
Replace the lines.
4. Return to the machine origin，the spindle keep going and crashes the machine
body
Three press the "menu" button，self test the input signal (origin detection switch signal),
check whether the detection signal is normal or not.
(1) The origin detection switch is damaged. Replace a new one.
(2) The distance of the origin detection switch detection sheet beyond the detection range
of the switch, adjust the position of the test piece.
(3) The origin detection switch to the interface board wiring aging or loosening. Again
check the connections.
(4) The interface board is broken. Depot Repair.
(5) 50-pin data cable is broken. Replace it with a new data line.
5. Back to the machine origin ，machine move to the reverse direction

(1) The origin detection switch types do not match with the definition of the corresponding
level. Modify the level.(Normally open type corresponds to a level defined the direction of
the arrow down, normally closed type corresponds to the level defined arrow up).
(2) The origin detection switch is damaged. Replace a new one.
(3) The origin detection switch connects interface board not well.Refresh the line to
determine the wiring is correct.
(4) Too much interference, resulting in the illusion of the detection switch has been
triggered. Recalibrate the whole circuit.
(5) The interface board is broken. Depot repair.
(6) 50-pin data cable is broken. Replace the data line.
6. Abnormally working when processing file or the actual working is different

from the processing file
(1) The program disorder.
(2) External interference is too large. Refresh connection.(separate strong electric from
weak current, "GND" of inverter separated from the other components ).
7. Handle LCD digital changes, the machine does not move
If only one axis is not moving, it may be a connection problem. Change another normal
terminal to this terminal, if it is ok, indicate the motor driver works normally. So there is
something wrong with interface board or 50-pin cable. If it is still does not move, it is
necessary to detect the corresponding driver and motor.
If all axes are not moving, firstly check if there are problems in the 50-pin cable and
interface. Secondly check the power supply of the motor drivers. Lastly, you have to check
the mechanical part.
8. It is normal to the move from one location to another location, but when
return from that position to the original position is not normal
Mechanical problems，screw may install not well.
 Electrical components and wiring problem

1. An axis or multi-axis only one-way movement after handle power-on
(1) There is something wrong with the lines connect the interface boardwith the motor
driver，check the connection.
(2) Interface board is damaged. Replace the interface board.
(3) The motor driver damaged. Replace the driver
2. The certain axis motor does not move after handle power-on
(1) Operator makes pulse line and direction line oppositely，rewiring it.
(2) 5V common anode end of the motor driver disconnected, check the connection.
(3) The motor driver is damaged, operator can prom ote motor after handle power-on.
promote
(4) The chip of the interface board damages, no pulse signal output.
3. Screen is not bright after handle power-on，and connected handle to computer

with a USB cable the screen displays normal
(1) The handle does not connect to power supply. Check DC24V power supply output
normal or not, if normal please check the cable from the power supply to the interface
board.
(2) The 50-pin cable is damaged or the interface is broken.
4. Screen is not bright after handle power-on，and connect the handle to

computer by USB cable, the screen is also not bright
(1) This phenomenon may due to the handle shocked by external force or fall on the
ground, causing the crystal process or damaged. Depot repair.
(2) Users connect high voltage power supply，Depot Repair.
5. The screen display “spindle on”，actually the spindle off，the screen display
“spindle off”，actually the spindle on
(1) There is something wrong with wires. Organize your wires.
(2) The output level definition is wrong. Modification correct output level definition.
6. Screen is not bright after handle power-on

(1) The power supply voltage is too big or the chip is broken because operator makes
positive and negative of the power oppositely. Depot repair.
(2) The power supply is damaged. Replace the power supply.
(3) 50-pin data cable damaged. Replace the data line.
(4) Handle 50-pin interface damage. Depot repair.
 PS.4. Making Graphs

For Lathe processing file, users can use the modeling software such as CAD, Rhinoceros
etc. as the tool to make graphs. And save as DXF format(2000,2004，R12，R20 version
and so on).
1) Example of lathe drawing
Red line refers to the direction of X axis and the knife feed depth distance during
processing.
Green line represents Y axis direction, refers to the working length during processing.
Note: the start point must be (0,0)
The image file name should be named with letter D at the beginning of it. The
system automatically calls the prefix file named D as lathe processing file in turning
& gridding loop processing. E.g.: D1.dxf
2) Example of spiral machining drawing
Truncate in the wood work piece image at the position where needs to do spiral machining,
and save as a new file (as shown in the following picture)
The finished image file name should be named with letter S at the beginning of it.
The system automatically calls the prefix file named S as spiral processing file in
turning & gridding loop processing. E.g.: S1.dxf
 P.S.5. Supplementary specification of model type A122

dual head lathe system
RichAuto developed the new type A122 dual head multifunctional lathe systemm which is
based on the function of A132. It is a system includes turning graphics processing, twist
graphics processing, sculpture graphic processing and additional on four sides flat carving
graphics processing.
The basic operation of A122 has inherited the simple and fast features of A132, but
different from the following points:
1) Return workpiece origin
Combination Keys Function
1 XY axes return to work origin

“ ”+“ ”
2 Z/A axis return to work origin

“ ”+“ ”
After these operation the screen of A122 displays as shown in the picture below. Press OK
to confirm.
WZ 0.000 MAUN
WY 0.000 F8
WA 0.000 L SP
XY Clear?
2) Axis mark
The carving knife installation position of lathe machine which adapted with A122 system is
at the top of the machine, becomes the forth axis. The others marks are the same as
A132’s. Another difference is the moving direction of the forth axis of A122, moving down
towards is negative.

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Beijing RichAuto S&T Co.

Beijing RichAuto S&T Co., Ltd

Turning & Carving Lathe Motion Control System

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ambient temperature 0-70 ℃, working environment humidity 0-90% (non-condensing).

6. Prohibited unauthorized disassembly, no internal user repairable parts.

8. Pay attention to water, dust and fire when using it.

9. Do not use the corrosive chemical solvents to clean the device.

contact it to prevent embroiled damage.

RichAuto and it can be widely applied to machinery, advertisement, woodworking, mold

on in the machine control field.

RichAuto makes DSP as the core control system，High-speed processing operation is

the microcontroller, PLC systems can’t match；Use embedded structure，High degree of

integration，Strong stability ，easy to installation and operation；Support U disk and

，there is eight input and output signals in every basic I / O signal

 1. RichAuto System Construction

RichAuto accessories schematic diagram

Handheld motion control system interface board

50-pin data transmission cable USB communication cable

 1.2 Description of Each Component

3.U Disk Interface

6.USB Communication Port

5.50-pin Data Cable port

2) Keyboard：Contains 16 buttons to input system parameter information and operate the

3) U Disk Interface: The port of U disk（FAT16/32）and the memory card.

1.2.2 Interface board

machine. As shown below，the connection terminals have 5 groups:

50-pin cable socket

X axis J7:output control terminal

3) Input control terminal：including machine origin detection switch，tool setting，driver

4) Power supply terminal：DC24V, 3A

5) Motor driver control terminal: Drivers control signal output terminals.

 1.3 Interface Board Shell Installation Size

Scale 1:1 Unit mm

 2．Handle buttons introduction

RichAuto motion control system defines 16 buttons according to functional

16-button layout buttons real picture

 2.2 Usage methods

combination two ways operation.

One-button operate： Separate press one button on handheld motion controller is

Combination buttons operate：Press two buttons at the same time implement

some operation is the combination buttons operation;

realize combination buttons operation.

Combination buttons Function

1 Start advanced processing

2 Repeat last time processing

3 Set current location as stop position

Move machine by entering coordinates

6 Set the current position as machine origin

7 Quit buttons testing interface

 2.3 Detailed information for buttons function

Positive movement of X axis, menu upward , figure 1 inputting

Positive movement of Y axis, speed-up processing speed, figure

Positive movement of Z axis, figure 3 inputting, increase spindle

Set X axis and Y axis work origin, figure 4 inputting

Negative movement of X axis, menu downward, figure 5

Negative movement of Y axis, slow down processing speed,

Negative movement of Z axis, figure 7 inputting, reduce spindle

Set Z axis work origin, figure 8 inputting