Full Version: vision engraver 1612
From: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#1]
30 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Being new to computerized engraving, I'm looking at a used vision 1612 with a series 2 controller. I know the company that has it, the engraver was purchased about 7 years ago and used very little (approx 100 hours). Question: is there a major difference between this and the newest series 3 controller? Can it be updated? I"m going to look at it in a couple of weeks, and just want to know what to look for and what to ask.
Thanks in advance
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
30 Mar 2007
To: Joe (VISIONENG) [#1] 30 Mar 2007
Welcome to the forum. I didn't mean to sneak up on you, but I saw your name, as our most recent member and thought you'd be the likely person to adddress Mike's question.
Any words of wisdom?
Thank you,
From: Joe (VISIONENG) [#3]
30 Mar 2007
To: ALL
David,
You are correct!
I'll do my best to reply to questions on the forum relating to Vision machines and general engraving questions the best I can. I think it would be beneficial to companies if we can help out.
I hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks,
Joe
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
30 Mar 2007
To: Joe (VISIONENG) [#3] 30 Mar 2007
Did you see Mike's question in the first post of this thread?
From: Joe (VISIONENG) [#5]
30 Mar 2007
To: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#1] 31 Mar 2007
The major differences in the series 2 controller vs. the series 3 controller is that the series 3 connects via an ethernet connection instead of a serial connection like on the series 2. Also, the series 3 controller will engrave at a much faster speed then the series 2. The series 3 also has an LCD screen on it for easy positioning.
The series 2 can be upgraded to a series 3.
Thanks,
Joe
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#6]
30 Mar 2007
To: Joe (VISIONENG) [#3] 2 Apr 2007
Joe,
Welcome to the forum.
I am expecting my first Vision next week so don't go away. ( insert laugh here).
Forgive my arrogance please, but since you are among the newest members, I would like to ask if you are here because of my correspondence and conversations with Mike Colcord?
I'm REALLY looking forward to my engraver. So far I am completely pleased with Vision Engraving systems.
Thanks and once again, welcome to the forum
EDITED: 30 Mar 2007 by C_BURKE
From: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#7]
31 Mar 2007
To: Joe (VISIONENG) [#5] 2 Apr 2007
Joe- thanks for the input, does not sound like serious problems for a first machine and the fact that it can be upgraded is a definate plus. As I said I hope to look at the machine and give a test run in a couple of weeks. Will keep you updated
Thanks again
Mike
From: Dixie2 [#8]
31 Mar 2007
To: mike (AVCOMIKE) [#1] 1 Apr 2007
Hi Mike..
I have a 1612 with the Series2 controller, and I have nothing but good things to say about the machine..
I haven't had the pleasure of upgrading to the Series 3 controller, but my unit has been working perfectly, and I believe I bought it in 1999...
Hope this helps!
Dixie
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#9]
31 Mar 2007
To: Dixie2 [#8] 31 Mar 2007
EDITED: 31 Mar 2007 by DATAKES