This procedure will show you how to install the Programmable Air Option [1] on the following machines and their variants:

• VF-1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
• VM-2/3
• DM-1/2
• DT-1/2
• MM
• CM-1

Machine Requirements

• NGC Software Requirements: 100.20.000.1200 or later.
• Minimum Main IO firmware Version: 4.0 or higher. 
• 93-1000878 - PROGRAMMABLE AIR DUAL FIELD INSTALL KIT
• 93-1000910 - PROGRAMMABLE AIR DUAL FIELD INSTALL KIT

Important: The Dual Programmable Air option is NOT compatible with the Single Programmable Air option or the E-vise option.

 Important: The Dual Programmable Air option is NOT COMPATIBLE with machines with the TAB option built before June 2019.

Table Locations

DT-1/2 - DM-1/2 - VF-1/2 - MM

The programmable air manifold can be installed almost anywhere on the table. Verify that the conduit has enough slack and does not catch on the waycovers when at its travel limits. 

VF-3/4/5

The programmable air manifold can be mounted to most locations on the table. Verify that the conduit has enough slack and does not catch on the waycovers when at its travel limits.

VF-5/40XT/50XT & VF-6/7/8/9

Install the programmable air manifold to the right side and middle of the table[1]. Verify that the conduit has enough slack and does not catch on the waycovers when at its travel limits.

VM-2/3

The programmable air manifold can be mounted to most locations on the table. Verify that the conduit has enough slack and does not catch on the waycovers when at its travel limits.

CM-1

The programmable air manifold can be installed almost anywhere on the table. Verify that the conduit has enough slack and does not catch on the waycovers when at its travel limits. 

 Note: These machines come standard with Table Auxiliary Air Supply. To install the programmable air manifold, a new location on the CALM air manifold will need to be used. Depending on the machine configuration an adapter will need to be made to add the programmable air solenoid.

The user supplied programmable vise's should be installed to the desired table locations [1],[2].

Use the included T-nut to attach manifold bracket to the table [3].

Install the cable clamp conduit [4] into the sheet metal panel [5] of the machine.

NOTE: The image shows for a VF-Small, on VF-Med and VF-Large machines the sheet metal panel opening for the conduit may be on the back of the right panel or the back right of the top panel.

Jog the table into the furthest corner from the cable clamp conduit to set the travel length of the cable.

Jog the table into the closest corner of the conduit cable clamp and verify that the conduit doesn't interfere with the Z-Axis waycover, OMI sensor, or WIFI camera if these options are installed.

Plug the user supplied vise and airblast into the air manifold on the table.

Red ziptie location for clamp on Vise 1.

Green ziptie location for unclamp on Vise 1.

Purple ziptie location for clamp on Vise 2.

Orange ziptie location for unclamp on Vise 2.

Black ziptie location for air blast on both Vise's

 Note: On VF-Small's and DT/DM machines, it is best to place the vises so that the air connections are to the front of the machine. If the air connections are to the back of the machine, the hoses will hit the way covers.

 Note: The hoses may be too short to reach the second vise on the table, there are extension hoses in the kit to use if this happens.

For VF-3 to VF-5 and VF-6 to VF-14

Attach the spring/magnet [1] assembly to the top panel of the machine as shown. Use it to help the droop of the cable conduit as shown in [2].

For CM-1/2 Machines

 NOTE: Only applies to machines built BEFORE 1/1/2023.

Run the cable conduit up the machine. Secure the cable conduit inside the opening on top of the enclosure [1].

From outside the machine, route the cable conduit down the column and into the CALM cabinet. 

Warning: E-Stop and turn off the machine before any electrical installation

Attach the solenoid assembly [1] to the middle of the CALM cabinet door [2] using the magnets in the kit.

Route the cable conduit from the Dual Programmable Air manifold out through the back or top of the machine [1].

Route the other end of the cable conduit to the solenoid assembly to the solenoid assembly intake [2].

Use the mangets provided to secure the conduit to the machine [3]. 

Route the air hoses from the conduit into the solenoid assembly [1].

Connect each air hose to the solenoid connector with the matching color ziptie. 

Connect the electrical cables to the pressure switches [1].

The cable labeled V1 should be attached to the switch for Vise 1.

The cable labeled V2 should be attached to the switch for Vise 2. 

Route the clear air line to the Vise 2 solenoid [1]. If the two solenoids are not already connected [2], use extra hose to connect them [3]. 

Route the electrical cables from the solenoid assembly to the electrical cabinet.

Remove the panel at the bottom of the electrical cabinet and route the cables as shown [1]. Refer to the diagram in Step 7 for where to route cables on the I/O PCB. 

Note: Refer to the Air-Lubrication System decal for the location and labels of air ports. 

The air lines from the solenoid assembly are routed into the air/lube cabinet [2]. Use a tee fitting to attach both black air hoses to the port labelled Programmable Air. Route the clear air line to the air port labelled Auxiliary Air Valve Supply Port/Programmable Air Blast Solenoid. 

Refer to the chart to verify wiring. 

Cable 33-1206 [7] connects to P36 and P50 on the IOPCB and to the vise's solenoids [5],[6]. If the machine is equipped with the coolant refill option, remove the cable from P36 and connect it to the pigtail [8] on cable 33-1206.

Cable 33-1207 [9] connects to the adapter from cable 33-0738 [10] at P13.
 Note: If the machine is equipped with other options that utilize P13, connect it to the pigtail cable coming out of P13.

Cable 32-1390 [11] connects to the foot pedal at the front of the machine. It is routed to P14 on the I/O board. 

Drill a 5/8" hole in the front skirt to install the foot pedal cable.

Route cable 32-1390 from P14 on the I/O PCB along the side skirt using the magnetic mounts to the front skirt of the machine to connect to the foot pedal.

Important: Use the next step if installing on a Mini Mill.

Mini Mill Install

On Mini Mills a sheet metal bracket [2] will need to be installed on the front of the machine for the foot pedal as shown with the magnet [1] given in the kit. 

Route cable 32-1390 from P14 on the I/O PCB and install the cable to the bracket [2].

Connect the second foot pedal [2] to the first pedal [1] as shown.