The lpkf circuitcam software included in the delivery can be used to import all common cad data formats and make them. The protomat d104 combines the best of two worlds and adds new machining options such as depaneling of flex and rigidflex boards and machining of fired ceramics. One lpkf protomat c30 c30s machine unit with integrated electronics 2. This is always 1 for the lpkf 91, 92, protomat 91s, 92s, 93s, protomat c and mseries and lpkf101 lc, lcvs, and hip circuitboard plotters, always 7 for the lpkf automill and always 30 for protomat 95s circuit board plotters. Lpkf circuitpro software included with the protomat e34, protomat e44, protomat s63, protomat s103 and the protomat d104.
Due to the very proprietary and tightly woven nature of the software designed for this machine, its place in. The maximum travel speed is up to 100 mm per second. Connect the 6 bar compressed air connections from the compressed air distributor to the circuit board plotter, spacer ring press and dispomat optional. I tried every single recommended cable configuration. Lpkf boardmaster is a program for automatic control of hp gl. The lots will have a staggered closing time with 2 closing every minute in numerical order. Lpkf boardmaster is capable of reading in, displaying and processing production data in lmd format generated in lpkf circuitcam as well. Lpkf circuitpro is the latest generation powerful cam and machine software. Electronics progress, but stonewalled by manufacturers. Lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Designmethodologyapproach the lpkf protomat c20 plotter and three kinds of. Store a 2 digit or 3 digit number from a keypad in a variable thread starter. My 91svs functions perfectly and i have no qualms towards the.
This software is designed to be simple to use, perfectly matched to the hardware, and compatible with all standard cad programs. Circuitpro pl lpkf circuitpro software included for data preparation on the protolaser models and for operations of the protolaser s4 and u4. The protomat s62 may only be used for the applications and materials mentioned in this document. Lpkf circuitpro will import all data exchange formats, offers extensive editing options and controls the circuit board plotters.
Nov 26, 2012 lpkf protomat c30s eagle file import philipp gahtow. Purpose to present the steps for creating printed circuit boards pcbs using protel and an lpkf plotter. Lmd, hpgl control all protomat plotters and lpkf 101 lc, lpkf lcvs, lpkf hip, lpkf automill, lpkf 91, lpkf 91s and lpkf 92s display function wysiwyg display of machining data, zoom inoutworking areaprojects, previous view, all viewing methods available at all times, even during the machining process. Development tools downloads circuitcam by lpkf and many more programs are available for instant and free download. I recently picked up a protomat 91s, along with antique software 1995 to run it on a steam powered computer of some sort. One positive aspect is that some pcb programs have direct support hpgloutput. Electronics progress, but stonewalled by manufacturers details. This easytouse software, developed by lpkf, processes the same data that would be sent to a pcb manufacturer. Pcb prototyping emlogic embedded logic solutions pty ltd. They are very useful, and should be sitting in a cd case next to the lpkf machine with the other software and manuals.
Connect the lpkf protomat 95sii control unit to the power supply. Protomat 95sii manual 5 1 introduction the lpkf protomat 95sii circuit board plotter is a system for creating circuit board prototypes and engraving films as well as for engraving aluminium or plastic. Oct 18, 2016 the official software was boardmaster, which lpkf kindly sent me a copy of. Start the machine and move the head to the pause position. Lpkf 91s vs testing pcb cnc prototype machine youtube. Clicking on this button sends the command, typed in the text box to the left of the button, to the circuit. Lpkf 91s, lpkf92s, protomat 91s, protomat 91svs, protomat.
The latest version of lpkf circuitpro is currently unknown. Lpkf circuitpro runs on the following operating systems. It was initially added to our database on 02272014. Lpkf model protomat 91s vs circuit board plotter with circuit cam, and board master software, manuals, dell computer tower and h2o vac unit sold at escort manufacturing on 5242017. The lpkf logo and designation protomat are registered. Making printed circuit boards pcbs using an lpkf plotter. Lpkf protomat 91s helpusers i spent the better part of a week trying to get a protomat 91s to play nicely with boardmaster. For updating an existing software version select the radio. In conclusion, the protomat h100 further improves the capabilities for quality inhouse prototyping while offering many timesaving and moneysaving features. S62 lpkf plotter lpkf protomat s91 features protomat 91s updated software. Lpkf sells them in 9 x 12 boards to occupy the full area of the protomat platform, but you can find them in 6 x 6, 12 x 12 and other sizes. Lpkf boardmaster is a program for the automatic control of hpgl compatible.
This documents shows a connection between lpkf machine and computer. The circuit board plotter may only be used together with the version of the lpkf software. At the end of june 2010 the collet was not holding in drill bits or mill tips. Hi all i have an lpkf protomat 91s second hand which is not working. Connect the lpkf protomat 95sii by the null modem cable to the com1 or com2 port on the computer. Teaching the milling width adjuster on the s63 and s103. The lpkf protomat 91s was made in the 1990s and was thus accompanied with software that was difficult to get used to and understand. After clearning with a very small dental brush one of the 0.
After generating a circuit cam file, a process and machine of milling a circuit is shown here. If you want to use a different boardmaster version, please contact the lpkf support first. One null modem cable lpkf protomat c30 c30s control unit to computer, 925pin atadapter 3. It wouldnt run at all on windows 10 and crashed shortly after starting on a winxp laptop. Protomat s63 compact and automatic system for manufacturing prototype circuit boards and machining housings and front panels. They are very useful, and should be sitting in a cd case next to the lpkf machine with the other. Protomat s63 compact and automatic system for manufacturing. The circuit board plotter may only be used together with the version of the lpkf software boardmaster included in the scope of delivery. Proton basic compiler lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1.
This is always 1 for the lpkf 91, 92, protomat 91s, 92s, 93s, protomat c and mseries and lpkf101 lc, lcvs, and hip circuitboard plotters, always 7 for the lpkf automill and always 30 for protomat 95s. The lpkf protomat h100 is a musthave tool for professionals who want a complete solution for their prototyping design needs. All lpkf circuit board plotters include powerful system software for converting layout data into actual printed circuit boards. If you want to get more help on this, please watch the tutorial videos on the training dvd from lpkf. How to perform maintenance on lpkf circuit board plotters. The lpkf protomat h100 is the best pcb prototyping solution. Lmd, hpgl all protomat plotters and lpkf 101 lc, lpkf lcvs, lpkf hip, lpkf automill, lpkf 91, lpkf 91s and lpkf 92s wysiwyg display of machining data, zoom inoutworking areaprojects, previous view, all viewing methods available at all times, even during the machining process. In these videos i describe its use along with the associated software, boardmaster and circuitcam. The head will come to rest in the exchange position. The initial suspicion was that there was dirt in the collet. These boards come in single sided or double sided, and with different copper thickness. In addition the software produces stencils for solder resist masks and assembly prints. Lpkf plotters lpkf protomat s100 highperformance for rf and microwave applications7 lpkf protomat s62 advanced pcb prototyping for most applications11 lpkf protomat s42 rapid pcb. Xetra including stock price, stock chart, company news, key statistics, fundamentals and company profile.
Escort manufacturing lot catalog the branford group. One set of accessories adhesive tape, various allen keys, 5 alignment pins, tweezers, brush, 7 mm box spanner, two red registration hole strips, syringe containing oil 4. Just received this lpkf 91s vs from singapore, won it on an ebay auction. By popular demand, some pictures of the modified lpkf protomat s91 pcbmill featured here. The protomat requires copper clad fr4 board you can see etched boards lying around the electronics room. The official software was boardmaster, which lpkf kindly sent me a copy of. Lpkf protomat milling and drilling pcbs buy printed. The range of pcb prototyping has now been supplemented with the lpkf protomat d104 with an integrated highprecision uv laser.
I tried every single recommended cable configuration from this forum and others. Threedimensional operation with its unique motorized zaxis drive, the protomat h100 is ideal for machining instrument front panels and housings, as well as pockets in microwave boards. The lpkf protomat d104 has perfected this functionality, exhibiting spindle speeds of up to 100 000 rpm, up to 15 autoselect tools, and a repeatability of 1. Introduction to create a printed circuit board, you need gerber files. In these videos i describe its use along with the associated software, boardmaster and. Communicating with vxi11 ethernet devices from linux how to talk to your agilent or tektronix scope from linux over lan.
Lpkf protomat c30s eagle file import philipp gahtow. I found a lot of codes where 1 digit number were stored in a. If the pcb has been drawn using a computeraided pcb drawing program such as the altium designer software provided on computers in the e. Lpkf plotters lpkf protomat s100 highperformance for rf and microwave applications7 lpkf protomat s62 advanced pcb prototyping for most applications11 lpkf protomat s42 rapid pcb prototyping in an entrylevel package15 lpkf protomat h100 highperformance pcb prototyping for all applications19 lpkf protomat m60 and x60. Through this the protomats and protolasers can significantelly accelerate the work process. Hi all i have an lpkf protomat 91s second hand which is not working properly i can get the machine working with boardmaster 3. From here on we will only be using the computer connected to the lpkf protomat s100. Anyway, since i have to learn some software to run it, id just as soon learn something newer, up to date, like eagle cad or similar. If necessary, move the machine in the x and y axis. For manual tool change both possess a collet with a precise height adjustment by micrometer screw.
Lpkfs protomat s62 is an excellent machine for producing pcb printed circuit board designs. Lpkf circuitpro will import all data exchange formats, offers extensive. Protomat s103 high performance plotter for rf and microwave circuitry and noncontact processing of surface sensitive materials. It seems that the install program does not always get the serial settings correct.
The machine will automatically move to the default position. Lpkf circuitpro pm is a suite for all circuit board plotters of the s and dline. It combines data preparation and system control in one program. Jan 30, 2018 lpkf s protomat s62 is an excellent machine for producing pcb printed circuit board designs. I just was given one of the protomat 91s machines without any software. Hpgl makes sense for a plotter, at least it probably did back when plotters were more common, but youre right that its pretty obscure these days. Generating gerber files from eaglecad this is a tutorial for generating gerber files from a board file. Lpkf s protomat s62 is an excellent machine for producing pcb printed circuit board designs. The lpkf protomat e34 has a 30 000 rpm spindle, and the e44 even reaches up to 40 000 rpm.
Lpkf boardmaster is a program for automatic control of hp. Just for future reference for others having problems with this machine and finding this thread, im posting a few. Files created for the university of oklahoma to expedite the transition of projects from eagle to milling on the protomat s100. The original has an lpkf spindle motor and a solenoid for pushingpulling the. Tomorrow, im going to crack open the protomat and start probing with an.