Kval Commander-DI Owner's manual

Brand: Kval

Model: Commander-DI

Type: Owner's manual

Running Pre-Defined (Saved) Door Files

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Running Pre-Defined (Saved) Door Files

Use the following procedure to cut doors using pre-defined (saved) door files. For instructions on creat-

ing saved door files, See “Creating and Saving a Permanent Door File” on page 6..

To Cut a Door Using a Saved Door File

1. Make sure the Commander-DI has been homed (See “Homing the Edge Patriot” on page 25.).

2. Click the List Title until it reads “Door List.”

3.Locate the desired door in the Door List and double-click on it.

Tip: If the door list is long, instead of scrolling to search for the door, you can start typing the name of

the door in the Door List field above. The list automatically scrolls to the closest matching text

string.

4. (OPTIONAL) Modifying Template Parameters: Use the following procedure to modify the cut

parameters:

Note: Template parameters are changed only for the temporary door file and are not permanently

changed):

a. Click once on the parameter from the “Door Item List.” This displays the parameter details

for the template. (The example shows the parameters for cut template 045.)

b. Make any necessary changes to the template parameters. For detailed information on tem-

plate parameters see page 3-6.

c. Repeat steps 4.a. & 4.b. for other cut template parameters you need to modify for this door.

5. Click the Down Load button or press the F8 key to download the door file to the DL-NCB. As soon as

the DL-NCB is ready (door is fed into machine and clamped), it will execute the door file and make

the associated cuts on the door. If you are running the machine in Manual Feed mode, see page 2-17

for how to feed in and clamp the door.

If There Is Trouble

If there is a problem with the KVAL 2006 software, click on the Exit button and wait until the program

stops. Then restart the software.

If the machine is in an unknown state, first turn the machine off, then wait 20 seconds, then turn the

machine on. Refer to the instructions for powering the system on and off (See “Turning the Com-

mander-DI On and Off” on page 1.).

Canceling a Cut

There are two methods for canceling a cut. The following description outlines when to use one or the

other.

Abort & Restart

An Abort & Restart halts any movement from the DL-NCB, unclamps the door (if clamped), and clears

out both current and pending downloads. The machine is left in a clear and ready state.

To initiate an Abort & Restart, press the ABORT button (or press the F1 key) and then the Restart but-

ton (or press the F2 key). The Commander-DI will indicate a successful restart by moving a short way

up and back on the X axis.

ABORT

Restart

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Note: If after pressing ABORT but before pressing Restart, you wish to resume the cut that was running

at the time of the ABORT, press the Return to Download Door button:

Override Count

Unlike the Abort & Restart, an Override Count operation does not stop any cur-

rent operation. If the cut has not yet started, it will clear out the downloaded

door and make the machine ready for a new download. If the DL-NCB is in the

middle of a cut, it does not halt the current cut. It clears any quantity left for the

current download and makes the machine ready for a new download.

To initiate an Override Count, press the Override Count button

Restarting a Door File

You can return to the last door file that was downloaded by

pressing the Return to Downloaded Door button. From this

point you can download the door again, or modify it before

downloading it.

Return to Downloaded Door

Override Count

Return to Downloaded Door

Creating a New Template from an Existing Template

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Creating a New Template from an Existing Template

This section describes how to make a new template based on an existing template.

To Create New Template Bases on Existing Template

1.Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Template List.”

2.Locate the targeted template in the List and double-click on it.

This displays the specifications (edit fields) for that template.

Tip: If the list is long, instead of scrolling to search for the tem-

plate, you can start typing the name of the template in the

Template List field above. The list automatically scrolls to the closest

matching text string.

3.Click the Edit Off button until the button name changes to Edit On and

flashes.

4.Click on the Lock Name parameter, type the new name you want to assign to the new template, and

press the Enter key. For example, if you are using a template called “011SL” to create a new template

called “999” it would look like:

5.You can now edit the fields you want to change. For details about the fields to edit for each template

type, see the pages describing how to create new templates:

• For Cylindrical lock cuts:

• For Deep Mortise cuts:

• For Flushbolt cuts:

• For Auto Flushbolt cuts:

• For Hinge cuts:

6.To save the changes to the template, click the Save button and then click the OK to Change Lock

Template? button. A new template should now be added to the Template List.

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Modifying (Permanently) an Existing Template

This section describes how to permanently modify an existing template.

NOTE: If you change a template, it will affect all door files that incorporate that particular template.

To Modify an Existing Template

1.Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Template List”

2.Locate the targeted template in the List and double-click on it.

This displays the specifications (edit fields) for that template.

Tip:If the list is long, instead of scrolling to search for the tem-

plate, you can start typing the name of the template in the Tem-

plate List field above. The list automatically scrolls to the closest matching

text string.

3.Click the Edit Off button until the button name changes to Edit On and

flashes.

4.You can now edit the fields you want to change. For details about the fields to edit for each template

type, see the pages describing how to create new templates:

• For Cylindrical lock cuts:

• For Deep Mortise cuts:

• For Flushbolt cuts:

• For Auto Flushbolt cuts:

• For Hinge cuts:

5.To save the changes to the template, click the Save button and then click the OK to Change Lock

Template? button.

Deleting Templates

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Deleting Templates

If you no longer need a template, you can delete it permanently from your template list.

To Delete a Template

1.Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Template List”

2.Click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes).

3.In the list, click on the template you wish to delete.

4.Press the Delete button and then click the About to Delete OK?

button to delete the template, or click the Delete Cancel button

to cancel the delete action.

5.Repeat Steps 3 & 4 for each template you wish to delete.

6.When finished, click the Edit On button until the button name changes to Edit Off.

CAUTION: Once a Door File or Template is deleted, there is no way of getting it back. It is up to

the user to backup machine files so the system can be restored in the event of a computer failure or

accidental deletion of critical data. See “Backing up System Files” on page 66. for file back-up

guidelines and procedures.

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Creating and Saving a Permanent Door File

This section describes how to create a permanent door file. The door file contains the specifications for

the door and the cuts to be made. Each cut (rectangle, hole, or special) is derived from a template. To

streamline your operation, you should create permanent door files for standard doors.

You can create a new permanent door file from scratch, or you can derive the new door file from an

existing door file. Once a permanent door file is created, you can execute the file in two different ways:

• Find the door file in the Door List, double-click door file name, and click the Down Load button to

initiate the cutting process. See “Running Pre-Defined (Saved) Door Files” on page 23. for additional

details.

• Use a barcode and barcode scanner to select and execute the appropriate door file for the incoming

door. Contact Kval for help with setting up the barcode operation.

To modify an existing door file, See “Modifying (Permanently) an Existing Door File” on page 9. To

delete a door file, See “Deleting a Door File” on page 10.

Tip: If you want the door file parameters to stay the same, even if the templates are later changed, put

an asterisk at the end of the door file name when you create the file (e.g., EZDOOR*).

Creating and Saving a Permanent Door File

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Creating a New Permanent Door File

1. Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Door List.”

2.Click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes).

3.Type the name of new door in Door List field. For example, to name the new

door “EZDOOR” it would look like this:

4. Press the Enter key. This creates a new door file and opens the Door Item

List.

5.Add a template to the door file:

a.Click the Add Item button to begin the process of adding a template

to the door file. Notice that the list of doors is replaced by a list of all

available templates.

b.In the template list, find the template you want to add and then dou-

ble-click it.

In this example, we used the 011SL cut. Notice that the name of tem-

plate now shows in the field at the top of the list,

the name of the door appears as the first item in the door list, and the

template specifications are displayed.

c.Click the Add Item button again. This assigns the template to the new

door file, and places the template name and its basic specifications in

the Door Item List.

6.To add more templates, click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On

(flashes), then repeat the add-template process in Step 5 above. As more tem-

plates are added to the door file, they are displayed in the Door Item List. In

this example we added the DB1[2] hole template.

7.When you are finished adding templates, click the Edit On button until is

reads Edit Off.

8.To save the door file, click the Save button and then click the OK to Save

Door Template? button.

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Creating a Permanent Door File from an Existing Door File

Use the following procedure if you intend to derive a new door file from an existing door file

1.. Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Door List.”

2.Click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes).

3.Find the existing door in the list and double-click on it to view

its parameters in the Door Item List.

4.Click on Door ID #, type the name of the new door file in the field below Door

ID #, and press the Enter key. For example, if the name of the existing door is “321DOOR” and you

wish to call the new door file “DOORY” it would look like:

5.Click the Save button, and then click the OK to Save Door Template? button. This creates a new

door file (a copy of an existing file, but with a new name).

6.Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Door List.”

7.Locate the new door in the list and double-click it to view its parameters in the Door Item List.

8.Add templates to the door file, as needed. If you do not need to add templates, skip to Step 9.

a.Click the Add Item button to begin the process of adding a template to the door file. Notice

that the list of doors is replaced by a list of all available templates.

b.In the template list, find the template you want to add and then double-click it. Notice that the

name of template now shows in the field at the top of the list, the name of the door appears as

the first item in the door list, and the template specifications are displayed.

c.Click the Add Item button again. This assigns the template to the new door file, and places the

template name and its basic specifications in the Door Item List.

d.To add more templates, click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes), then repeat

the add-template process in Steps 8.a. through 8.c. above. As more templates are added to the

door file, they are displayed in the Door Item List

9.Remove templates from the door file, as needed. If you do not need to remove templates, skip to step

a.Click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes).

b.In the Door Item List, select the template you wish to delete.

c.Press the Delete button and then click the About to Delete OK? to delete the template, or

click the Delete Cancel button to cancel the delete action.

d.To remove more templates, repeat Steps 9.b. and 9.c. for each template.

10.To save the new door file, click the Save button and then click the OK to Change Door Template?

button.

Modifying (Permanently) an Existing Door File

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Modifying (Permanently) an Existing Door File

Use the following procedure to permanently modify an existing door file.

To Make a Permanent Modification to an Existing Door File

1. Click the Door or Lock button until you see the “Door List.”

2.Locate the targeted door file in the List and double-click on

it.

This displays the specifications for that door file.

Tip: If the list is long, instead of scrolling to search for the

door file, you can start typing the name of the door file in the Door List

field above. The list automatically scrolls to the closest matching text string.

3.Click the Edit Off button until is reads Edit On (flashes).

4.Add templates to the door file, as needed. If you do not need to add templates, skip to Step 5.