X-Classic Controller

Drawing from our many years of experience in the waterjet industry and expanding on the successful Z-Series and R-Series waterjets, WARD Robotics has developed a motion control system that can take your waterjet cutting business to the next level. Just some of the features available include internet connection at your waterjet controller for instant automatic updates, direct communication link to technical support, dual touch screen controller, simultaneous multiple head 5 axis capability and taper compensation! Already own a waterjet? One of the best things about the X-Classic is that it was designed specifically with all existing waterjet owners in mind, every owner of a waterjet can upgrade their current waterjet system to have the full capability of an X-Classic unit, confirming WARD Robotics' policy of "No partner left behind."

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X-Classic Controller Features

Controller accepts ANY CNC file Windows® XP Professional Operating System interface Fully networkable Instant automatic FREE updates available worldwide, easy access to on-line manuals, ability to order spare parts right from the controller Total remote control access by WARD Robotics technicians for service and training if allowed by customer from anywhere in the world Simple clean wiring to controller (one network cable, one power cable) Extensive data logging and user reports Printed membrane panels can be added to upgrade capacity of the waterjet as you grow Built to include every feature needed for waterjet operation 15" Touch Screen - Control unit can mount and operate from the right or left of the machine 3D volumetric axis mapping available Main touch screen focuses on monitoring all waterjet cutting and operation Second touch screen operates IGEMS CAD/CAM software, provides direct access to on-line help, internet and live support with WARDROBOTICS built in web-cam, and can play any help/training videos Run any other windows program on second touch screen simultaneously while cutting

Touch Screen Controller Tactile Membrane Panel Controls for up to 7 Cutting Heads: Jog, Feed Rate, Height Sensor, Abrasive Auto/Manual, Water Auto/Manual, Play Part, Stop Part, Reverse, Jump

Specifications

Computer

• CPU = 2.7GHz dual core (AMD Athlon 6400+)
• 2GB ram DDR2 800Mhz
• 32GB Solid State Hard Drive
• Internal Temperature Sensors
• Additional 10/100 NIC and Wireless 801.11g NIC for easy connection to your existing network
• Dual 15" touch-screens
• 2 external USB ports offer unlimited expandability (e.g. keyboard, mouse, etc.)

Controller

• Servo cycle = 0.4 ms
• Standard number of true CNC axes -8
• Upgradeable to 32 true CNC axes
• On board computer integrated into control stand
• Modular components for easy maintenance and reduced down time
• All cables and wires in watertight enclosure
• Standard hardware switches as well as touch screen control for Water ON/OFF, Abrasive ON/OFF, Jog Controls, Go, Stop, Reverse, and Jump!
• Standard Feed Rate Override Knob
• Membrane switch pads control ON/OFF of cutting heads with light up LED activation notification
• Up to 5 head functionality
• E-Stop located on control console
• 16 Gauge Heavy-Duty Water-Tight Construction
• Built in Web Cam Standard
• USB Ports on console
• Software Touch- Screen Keyboard
• Optional Wireless PDA Pendant outfitted with Windows Mobile 6 and our easy to use pendant software. It communicates via Bluetooth and WiFi and gives the ability to jog the machine, start and stop parts, as well as give feedback on the shape of your part and the amount of time left to cut.
• Bar code reading and printing available
• Volumetric Mapping available - electronic compensation in 3 dimensions resulting in the ultimate level of motion accuracy
• Laser interferometer mapping and ball bar tests are available
• Wireless Mouse included standard
• Wireless Keyboard included Standard
• Audio headset and microphone included standard
• Wireless transmitter
• Simple main wiring consisting of 1 power cord and 1 network cable