Wizard 411 READOUTS REFERENCE MANUAL
Wizard 411 Key Layout Axis Keys Numeric Keypad UP/DOWN arrow keys are also used to adjust the screen contrast. ENTER key Display Area Soft keys CLEAR key Hard function keys page 2. Power Indicator light Wizard 411 Soft Keys There are two pages of soft key functions to select from the operating modes. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys to cursor through each page. The page indicator in the Status Bar will show the page orientation. The darkened page indicates the page you are currently on.
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Readout Parameter Access Code An access code must be entered before machine-related installation parameters can be set or changed. This prevents inadvertent adjustments to the installation setup parameters. IMPORTANT The access code is 8891 Refer to the Setup section. Begin by pressing the key, followed by pressing the INSTALLATION SETUP soft key. Press the access code numbers the numeric key pad, then press the using key. The readout is now ready for machine parameter setting operations.
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Introduction Software Version The software version is shown on the initial power up screen. This User's Manual covers the functions of the Wizard 411 for both milling and turning applications. Operational information is arranged in three sections: General Operations, Mill Specific Operations and Turn Specific Operations. Wizard 411 DRO axis availability. The Wizard 411 DRO is available in one, two, and three axis form.
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Table of Contents I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411 Layout of Screen...................................................................................................... 1 Wizard 411 Hard Keys ............................................................................................. 2 Operating Modes ..................................................................................................... 3 Reference Mark Evaluation..............................................................................
Taper Calculator Hard Key ................................................................................ 23 Presets (Turning)............................................................................................... 24 Radius/Diameter Soft Key................................................................................. 24 Vectoring........................................................................................................... 24 II – 1 Installation Setup Installation Setup Parameters.
Layout of Screen Status Bar Symbols Datum Tool Feed Rate Job Clock Unit of Measure Operating Modes Page Indicator Set/Zero Axis Labels Display Area Ref. Symbol Near Zero Warning (In DistanceTo-Go mode only) Soft key Labels ACU-RITE’s Wizard 411 readout provides application-specific features that allows you to obtain the most productivity from your manual machine tools.
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411 Wizard 411 Hard Keys Hard keys on the Wizard 411 readouts vary depending on the number of axis the readout includes. A one axis readout will only have the first three hard keys shown below. A two, or three axis readout will have all the hard keys shown below. The last two keys are specific to a Wizard 411 readout that is either for milling or turning. The first symbol applies to a milling readout, and the second symbol applies to a turning readout.
The Wizard 411 has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (INCREMENTAL) and Actual Value (ABSOLUTE). The Distance-To-Go feature enables you to approach nominal positions simply by traversing to display value zero. When working within the incremental mode you can enter nominal coordinates as either incremental or absolute dimensions. The Actual Value feature always displays the current actual position of the tool, relative to the active datum.
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411 ENABLE/DISABLE REF function The ENABLE/DISABLE soft key, that is present during the position recovery routine, allows the operator to select a specific reference mark on an encoder. This is important when using encoders with Fixed Reference Marks (instead of ones with Position-Trac™ feature). When the DISABLE REF soft key is pressed, the recovery routine is paused and any reference marks that are crossed during encoder movement are ignored.
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411 Diameter Axes Select Diameter Axes to set which axes can be displayed in either radius or diameter values. ON indicates that the axis position will be displayed as a diameter value. When OFF, the Radius/Diameter feature does not apply. See Fig. I.4. For turning applications see "Radius/Diameter Soft Key" on page 24 for the Radius/Diameter feature. 8 8 8 Cursor to Diameter Axes and press ENTER. The cursor will be in the X axis field.
I – 1 Introduction to Wizard 411 Language The Wizard 411 supports multiple languages. To change the language selection: 8 8 Press the LANGUAGE soft key until the desired language selection appears on the soft key and the form. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. Import/Export Job and Installation Setup parameters can be imported or exported over the “Regular Type B” USB port. 8 8 8 8 Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key in the Setup screen. Press IMPORT to download operating parameters from a PC.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations I – 2 Milling Specific Operations This section discusses operations and soft key functions specific to milling applications only. Key Functions Detailed Tool Hard Key This Hard key opens the tool table and provides access to the Tool form for entering a tool’s parameters (a soft key is used on a one axis readout). The Wizard 411 can store up to 16 tools within the tool table.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Sign for the length difference ∆L If the tool is longer than the reference tool: ∆L > 0 (+) If the tool is shorter than the reference tool: ∆L < 0 (–) As indicated above it is also possible to have the Wizard 411 determine a tool’s length offset. This method involves touching the tip of each tool to a common reference surface. This allows the Wizard 411 to determine the difference between the length of each tool.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Datum Setting with a Tool Using a tool to set datum points, you can still use Wizard 411 probing functions. See Fig. I.11 & Fig. I.12. The following probing soft key functions are available: Workpiece edge as datum: EDGE soft key Centerline between two workpiece edges: CENTER LINE soft key Center of a hole or cylinder: CIRCLE CENTER soft key In all probing functions, Wizard 411 takes into account the current tool’s entered tip diameter.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Presets The Preset function allows the operator to indicate the nominal (target) position for the next move. Once the new nominal position information is entered the display will switch to Distance-To-Go mode and show the distance between the current position and the nominal position. The operator now only needs to move the table until the display is zero and he will be at the required nominal position.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Preparation: 8 8 8 Select the tool with the appropriate tool data. Pre-position the tool to an appropriate location (such as X = Y = -1”). Move the tool to milling depth. Press the SET/ZERO soft key so that you are in Set mode. Press the Y axis key. Enter nominal position value for corner point 1: Y = 1” and select tool radius compensation R + with R+/- soft key. Press until R+ is shown next to axis form. Press ENTER. Traverse the Y axis until the display value is zero.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Incremental Distance Preset Example: Drilling by traversing to display value zero with incremental positioning Enter the coordinates in incremental dimensions. These are indicated in the following (and on the screen) with a preceding I (Incremental). The datum is the workpiece zero. See Fig. I.16 & Fig. I.17. Hole 1 at: X = 1” / Y = 1” Distance from hole 1 to hole 2: XI = 1.5” / YI = 1.5” Hole depth: Z = –0.5” Operating mode: DISTANCE-TO-GO (INC) Press the X axis key.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations 1/2 Hard Key The 1/2 hard key is used to find the centerline (or midpoint) between two locations along a selected axis of a workpiece. This can be performed in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go mode. This feature will change datum locations when in Actual Value mode. Circle and Linear Pattern Hard Keys This section describes the hole pattern functions for Circle and Linear patterns.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Example: Enter data and execute a circle pattern. See Fig. I.18 & Fig. I.19. Holes (no. of): 4 Coordinates of center: X = 2.0” / Y = 1.5” Bolt circle radius: 5 Start angle: Angle between X axis and first hole: 25° Hole depth: Z = -0.25” 1st step: Enter data Press CIRCLE PATTERN hard key. Enter the type of circle pattern (full). Cursor to the next field. Enter the number of holes (4). Enter the X and Y coordinates of the circle center (X=2.0), (Y=1.5).
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Linear Pattern Information required (See Fig. I.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Incline Milling Entry Form: (See Fig. I.21 Entry Form: Start Point) and (Fig. I.22 Entry Form: End Point) The Incline Milling form is used to specify the flat surface to be milled. Press the INCLINE MILLING hard key to open the form Plane - Select the plane by pressing the PLANE soft key. The current selection is shown on the soft key and in the plane field. The graphic in the message box aids in selecting the correct plane.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations When executing a surface milling operation, three views are available: incremental DRO, contour, and absolute DRO. Press the VIEW soft key to toggle through the available screens. The contour view shows the position of the tool relative to the milling surface. When the crosshair representing the tool is on the line representing the surface, the tool is in position. The tool crosshair remains fixed in the center of the graph.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations Arc Milling Entry Form: (See Fig. I.23 Entry Form: Center Point), (Fig. I.24 Entry Form: Start Point) and (Fig. I.25 Entry Form: Radius) The Arc Milling form is used to specify a curved surface to be milled. Press the ARC MILLING hard key to open the form. Plane Selection: Select the plane by pressing the PLANE soft key. The current selection is shown on the soft key and in the plane field. The graphic in the message box aids in selecting the correct plane.
I – 2 Milling Specific Operations The contour view shows the position of the tool relative to the milling surface. When the crosshair representing the tool is on the line representing the surface, the tool is in position. The tool crosshair remains fixed in the center of the graph. As the table is moved, the surface line moves. Press the END soft key to exit the milling operation. Tool radius compensation is applied based on the radius of the current tool.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations I – 3 Turning Specific Operations This section discusses operations specific to turning applications only. Tool Table The Wizard 411 can store the dimensional offsets for up to 16 tools. When you change a workpiece and establish a new datum, all tools are automatically referenced from the new datum. Before you can use a tool, you must enter its offset (the cutting edge position). Tool offsets can be set using the TOOL/SET or LOCK AXIS features.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Setting Tool Offsets Example 2: Using LOCK AXIS Function The LOCK AXIS function can be used to set a tool’s offset when a tool is under load and the diameter of the workpiece is not known. See Fig Fig. I.28. The LOCK AXIS function is useful when determining tool data by touching the workpiece. To avoid losing the position value when the tool is retracted to measure the workpiece, this value can be stored by pressing LOCK AXIS.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Datum Setting See "Datum Setting" on page 8 for basic information. Datum settings define the relationships between the axis positions and the display values. For most lathe operations there is only one X-axis datum, the center of the chuck, but it may be helpful to define additional datums for the Z-axis. The table can hold up to 10 datum points.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Taper Calculator Hard Key You can calculate tapers either by entering dimensions from a print, or by touching a tapered workpiece with a tool or indicator. Use the taper calculator to caculate taper angle. See Fig. I.33 and Fig. I.34. Entry values: For the taper ratio, calculation requires: Change in the radius of the taper. Ø Length of the taper For taper calculation using both diameters (D1, D2) and length requires: Starting diameter End diameter Fig. I.
I – 3 Turning Specific Operations Presets The functionality has been explained previously in this manual (See "Presets" on page 10). The explanation and examples on those pages are based on a mill application. The basics of those explanations are the same for turning applications with two exceptions; Tool Diameter Offsets (R+/-), and Radius vs. Diameter inputs. Tool diameter offsets have no applications with turning tools, so this functionality is not available while doing turning presets.
II – 1 Installation Setup II – 1 Installation Setup Installation Setup Parameters Installation setup is accessed by pressing the SETUP soft key, which brings up INSTALLATION SETUP soft key. See Fig. II.1. Installation Setup parameters are established during the initial installation and, most likely, will not often change. For this reason, the installation setup parameters are protected by the passcode. See "Readout Parameter Access Code" on page iii Fig. II.
II – 1 Installation Setup Display Configuration The DISPLAY CONFIGURATION form is where the operator determines which axes are displayed and in what order. 8 Se 8 8 8 8 Scroll to the desired display and press ENTER. Press the ON/OFF soft key to turn the display on or off. Press the Left or Right arrow key to select the axis label. Scroll to the INPUT field. Scroll to the DISPLAY RESOLUTION field. Press the COARSER or FINER soft keys to select the display resolution.
II – 1 Installation Setup Enabling Z Coupling To couple the Z0 and Z axis and have the result displayed on the Z0 display, press and hold the Z0 key approximately 2 seconds. The sum of the Z positions will be displayed on the Z0 display and the Z display will be blanked. See Fig. II.4. To couple the Z0 and Z axis and have the result displayed on the Z display, press and hold the Z key for approximately 2 seconds.
II – 1 Installation Setup Linear Error Compensation Linear error compensation can be applied, if the results of the comparison with a reference standard show a linear deviation over the whole measuring length. In this case the error can be compensated by the calculation of a single correction factor. See Fig. II.5 & Fig. II.6. 8 8 Once determined, the encoder’s error information is entered directly. Press the TYPE soft key to select LINEAR compensation.
8 8 II – 1 Installation Setup 8 Use the Up or Down arrow keys or the numeric keys to move the cursor to the correction point to be added or changed. Press ENTER. Enter the known error which exists at this point. Press ENTER. When completed, press C key to exit the table and return to the Error Compensation form. Reading the Graph The error compensation table may be viewed in table or graphical formats. The graph shows a plot of a translation error vs. measured value. The graph has a fixed scale.
II – 1 Installation Setup Counter Settings The COUNTER SETTINGS feature is the parameter where the operator defines the user application for the readout. The choices are for milling or turning applications. See Fig. II.8. A FACTORY DEFAULT soft key appears in the COUNTER SETTINGS choice of options. When pressed, the configuration parameters (based on either mill or turn) will be reset to factory defaults.
II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections Installation The DRO is mounted to a tilt/swivel feature: See "Dimensions" on page 32. Electrical requirements Voltage 100 - 240 Vac Power 25 VA max.
II – 3 Dimensions II – 3 Dimensions Dimensions in inches/mm Top view with Dimensions Front view with Dimensions Back view Accessory ID Number ID Number Accessory 627052-01 Pkgd, Mounting Base 32 II
II – 3 Dimensions DRO mounting with arm (reference information) M8 Lock nut (included with DRO) Tilt / Swivel Feature (included with DRO) Read out mounting arm options (not included) Handle (included with DRO) The DRO mounting base incorporates a slot feature that prevents the lock nut from turning. Pre-attach the mounting bolt and slip it into the base. Secure the DRO by tightening the handle.
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Numerics 1/2 Hard Key 13 1/2 soft key 13 A Absolute 3 Absolute Distance Preset 10 Actual Value/Distance-To-Go soft key 3 Axis Labels 1 B Backlash Compensation 29 C CENTER LINE soft key 9 Circle and Linear Pattern 13 CIRCLE CENTER soft key 9 Console adjustment 5 Counter Settings 27, 30 D Datum setting (Turning) 22 Datum soft key (Milling) 8 Datum Soft Key (Turning) 22 Diagnostics 30 Diameter Axes (Milling) 5 Dimensions 32 Disable Ref soft key 4 Display Area 1 Display configuration 26 E EDGE soft key 9 Electr
T Taper Calculator 23 TOOL hard key 20 Tool Hard Key 7 Tool setting, turning 20 Tool soft key 7 Tool soft key (Turning) 20 U Units of measurement, setting 4 V Vectoring 24 Z Z Coupling 26
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