Instructions User guide
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Power up the XPS-16 sharpener refer to informa-
tion on page 17 and connect vacuum system, for 
details refer to information on page 55 
Self Test Initialization Screen 
The initialization 
screen displays 
important infor-
mation. On the 
first line you will 
find the Darex 
toll free phone 
number, the 2
nd
line displays the 
machine serial 
#. The 3rd line 
has the current User Interface software version 
followed by the Controller software version. This 
information is necessary when updating your soft-
ware or for technical inquiries. 
•  Remove the drill and touch the “check” 
on the screen; the Self Test Initialization 
program will begin. The machine will begin 
initialization tests, checking sensors, verifying 
limit positions, moving and parking the ma-
chine at home. After initialization is successful, 
a screen will 
flash listing 
each test as 
passed, then 
immediately 
transferring to 
the Main Set-
up Screen. 
•  If initialization is unsuccessful, the word 
FAILED will appear, making continuation im-
possible. Power down machine, restart and re-
try initialization. If initialization fails again, Call 
Darex for assistance. 
XPS-16 SHARPENER TOUCH 
SCREEN DETAILS 
NOTE: If the touch screen remains idle for 
longer than 6 minutes, the LCD backlight 
and grinding wheel will shut down, how-
ever, the machine will remain powered up. 
Lightly, touch anyplace on the face of the 
LCD screen to activate the backlight. 
Main Set-up Screen 
Point Angle Screen Selector 
•  Sharpen point angles of *118° to 150°. 
Touch the “POINT ANGLE SCREEN” 
Selector, the Point Angle Screen will 
appear. 
NOTE: Factory default is “118°”. 
  *For 90° capabilities call Darex. 
Point Angle Screen   
•  Type in desired point angle degree. 
NOTE: If you enter a point angle outside the 
capability range of the sharpener, the set-
ting will default to the closest MIN/MAX 
point angle degree. 
•  Use the “BACKSPACE” button to erase in-
formation incorrectly entered. 
•  Touch the “SAVE” button to store and 
transfer the “New” information to the 
Main Set-up Screen. 
•  Selecting “CANCEL” will delete any 
unsaved data, retrieving the most re-
cently saved information, transferring 
you back to the Main Set-up Screen. 
Touch Screen Details 
Touch Screen Details 










