CNC 8070 (REF. 0509) (SOFT V03.0X) OPERATING MANUAL (Soft V03.0x) (Ref.
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Operating manual PRELIMINARY WARNINGS MACHINE SAFETY It is up to the machine manufacturer to make sure that the safety of the machine is enabled in order to prevent personal injury and damage to the CNC or to the products connected to it. On start-up and while validating CNC parameters, it checks the status of the following safety elements: • Feedback alarm for analog axes. • Software limits for analog and sercos linear axes.
Operating manual INDEX CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CONCEPTS 1.1 1.2 1.2.1 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 CHAPTER 2 HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2.1 2.1.1 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.6.1 2.7 CHAPTER 3 Screen description................................................................................................... 13 Detailed description of the CNC status bar.......................................................... 14 Operating modes .............................................................
Operating manual 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 CHAPTER 5 MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 CHAPTER 6 CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) ii Operations with the axes ......................................................................................... 67 Home search ....................................................................................................... 67 Jogging the axes..........................................................................
Operating manual CHAPTER 7 MDI MODE 7.1 7.1.1 7.2 7.2.1 7.3 7.3.1 7.3.2 CHAPTER 8 USER TABLES 8.1 8.1.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.5.3 CHAPTER 9 Appearance of the table mode............................................................................... 162 Icon description (vertical softkeys)..................................................................... 163 Zero offset tables...................................................................................................
Operating manual 11.4 Program editing (softkeys)..................................................................................... 225 11.4.1 Analyze.............................................................................................................. 225 11.4.2 File ..................................................................................................................... 225 11.4.3 Undo .............................................................................................
Operating manual 14.7 14.8 14.9 CHAPTER 15 –Monitoring– service ............................................................................................. 308 –Information– service ............................................................................................ 309 Command generator.............................................................................................. 311 DIAGNOSIS 15.1 15.1.1 15.1.2 15.2 15.2.1 15.2.2 15.2.3 15.3 15.4 15.5 Appearance of the diagnosis mode ...
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Title Operating Manual. Type of documentation Description and operation of each table, windows and work modes of the CNC. Internal code It is part of the manual directed to the end user. The code of the manual depends on the software version –standard– or –advanced–. CNC 8070 USER (IN) STAN CNC 8070 USER (IN) AVANZ Code 03753611 Code 03753631 Version It corresponds to the software version: (Soft V03.0x).
ABOUT THE PRODUCT Software options Bear in mind that some of the features described in this manual depend on the software options that are installed. Number of execution channels Number of axes Number of spindles Number of tool magazines COCOM version Sercos digital drive system Tool radius compensation "C" axis RTCP transformation High speed machining (HSC).
VERSION HISTORY Here is a list of the features added in each software version and the manuals that describe them. The version history uses the following abreviations: INST PRG OPT Installation manual Programming manual Operation manual Software V01.01 February of 2002 First version. Software V1.11 September 2002 Feature Probe management through a digital input. It is not possible to manage it through the “Counter” module connector. Set the numbering of the digital I/O. Kinetics for rotary table.
Feature Jog mode. Programming of feedrate “F” and spindle speed “S”. Axis selection/deselection for handwheel jog. Theoretical path simulation. Definition of the first block of a block search. Confirm that the CNC is not in automatic mode when executing a program. Syntax check in MDI. Version history Software V2.01 VIII CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Feature Software V2.03 INST INST / PRG INST INST INST PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG PRG INST / OPT Version history Electronic-cam editor. Optimize the reading and writing of variables from the PLC. Only the following will be asynchronous. • The tool variables will be read asynchronously when the tool is neither the active one nor in the magazine. • The tool variables will be written asynchronously whether the tool is the active one or not.
Software V3.01 July 2005 Version history Feature VIII CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) VIII Lathe model New machine parameters. • CAN bus type selection (CANMODE). • permit using the G95 function in jog mode (FPRMAN). • Lathe model. Graphics configuration selection (GRAPHTYPECH). • Lathe model. Axis configuration selection (GEOCONFIG). • Set of parameters for synchronization (SYNCSET) • Improved definition of kinematics for the C axis. • Magazine-less system. Commands CNCRD and CNCWR.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer: Fagor Automation, S. Coop. Barrio de San Andrés 19, C.P. 20500, Mondragón -Guipúzcoa(SPAIN). We declare: under our responsibility that the product: Fagor CNC8070 Numerical Control meets the following directives: Safety: EN 60204-1 Machine safety. Electrical equipment of the machines. Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 50081-2 EN 55011 EN 55011 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Emission. Radiated. Class A, Group 1. Conducted. Class A, Group 1. Current armonics.
SAFETY CONDITIONS Read the following safety measures in order to prevent harming people or damage to this product and those products connected to it. This unit may only be repaired by authorized personnel at Fagor Automation. Fagor Automation shall not be held responsible of any physical damage or defective unit resulting from not complying with these basic safety regulations. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST PERSONAL DAMAGE Interconnection of modules. Use the connection cables provided with the unit.
It is recommended, whenever possible, to install the CNC away from coolants, chemical product, blows, etc. that could damage it. This unit complies with the European directives on electromagnetic compatibility. Nevertheless, it is recommended to keep it away from sources of electromagnetic disturbance such as: • Powerful loads connected to the same AC power line as this equipment. • Nearby portable transmitters (Radio-telephones, Ham radio transmitters). • Nearby radio/TV transmitters.
PRECAUTIONS DURING REPAIR Do not get into the inside of the unit. Only personnel authorized by Fagor Automation may manipulate the inside of this unit. Before manipulating the connectors (inputs/outputs, feedback, etc.) make sure that the unit is not connected to AC power. SAFETY SYMBOLS Safety conditions Do not handle the connectors with the unit connected to AC power. Symbols that may appear on the manual. Symbol of danger or prohibition.
WARRANTY TERMS All products manufactured or marketed by Fagor Automation has a warranty period of 12 months from the day they are shipped out of our warehouses. The mentioned warranty covers repair material and labor costs, at Fagor Automation facilities, incurred in the repair of the products. Within the warranty period, Fagor Automation will repair or replace the products verified as being defective.
MATERIAL RETURNING TERMS When sending the Central Unit or the Remote Modules, pack them in its original package and packaging material. If the original packaging material is not available, pack it as follows: 1. Get a cardboard box whose three inside dimensions are at least 15cm (6 inches) larger than those of the unit. The cardboard being used to make the box must have a resistance of 170Kg (375 lb.). 2. Attach a label indicating the owner of the unit, person to contact, type of unit and serial number.
ADDITIONAL REMARKS Mount the CNC away from coolants, chemical products, blows, etc. which could damage it. Before turning the unit on, verify that the ground connections have been properly made. In order to avoid electrical shock at the Central Unit, use the proper power (mains) cable. Use 3-wire power cables (one for ground connection). In case of a malfunction or failure, disconnect it and call the technical service. Do not get into the inside of the unit. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
RELATED DOCUMENTATION Manuals directed to the machine manufacturer or to the person in charge of doing the installation and start-up of the CNC. Hardware manual. It describes the hardware configuration and the technical data of each element. Installation Manual. It describes how to install and start up the CNC. Manuals directed to the end user; that is, to the CNC operator. Operating Manual. Describes how to operate the CNC. Programming Manual. It describes how to program the CNC. Examples manual.
GENERAL CONCEPTS 1 This manual describes how to operate with the CNC using the keyboard, monitor and the operator panel. It also describes the various CNC operating modes as well as how to operate with each of them. 1.1 CNC configuration. Hardware Monitor, keyboard and operator panel The CNC assembly comprises the monitor, keyboard and the operator panel. • The monitor shows the CNC's status and, in general, the information about the whole system.
Operating manual Network connection (Ethernet) The CNC may be connected to a computer network through specific connectors. The CNC must be configured as any node of the network as if it were a regular PC. The following actions are possible when having a CNC configured as a node within the computer network: • Access from any PC to the part-program directory of the CNC. • Access from the CNC to any PC, to execute, simulate or edit programs. The program to be executed needs not be in the local disk. 1.
Operating manual Turning the CNC on and off The way the CNC is turned on and off depends on how it has been set by the machine manufacturer. However, the most common way to do it is as follows. Turning the CNC on While starting up, it will display the initial standard CNC screen or the initial screen created by the machine manufacturer for that purpose. Once the CNC is running, it will show the screen for the work mode (automatic or jog) selected by the machine manufacturer.
Operating manual 1.2.1 Emergency shutdown with battery The central unit PC104 is powered by an external 24Vdc power supply. Optionally, an external battery may be connected to ensure the detection of power supply voltage drops and that the unit is turned off properly. When a power supply failure occurs (24V voltage drop) and there is a battery connected to the central unit, the latter responds as follows: • If the supply is interrupted for less than 2 seconds. 1.
Operating manual 1.3 Description of the keys 1.3.1 Keys associated with the information on the screen Softkeys The softkeys or functions keys may be used to select the different options shown on the screen. Using the screens Description of the keys Vertical softkeys. It selects the options of the vertical icon menu. GENERAL CONCEPTS Horizontal softkeys. It selects the options of the horizontal menu. 1. Screen change.
Operating manual 1.3.2 Keyboard layout Depending on the utility of the different keys, the CNC keyboard may be considered to be laid out as follows. Work modes 1. Description of the keys GENERAL CONCEPTS To access the different CNC work modes directly. Automatic mode. Jog mode. MDI mode. Editing - simulation mode. User tables. Zero offsets, fixtures and arithmetic parameters. Tool and magazine table. Utilities mode. Configurable mode.
Operating manual Alphanumeric keyboard It includes the necessary keys to edit programs as well as the following special keys: Shift key for capital letters. By keeping it pressed and in combination with a another key, it accesses a second set of characters for that other key shown at the top of that key. When combined with a letter, it writes it in capital letters. When combined with arrow keys, it selects the text the cursor slides on. Capital letters.
Operating manual 1.3.3 Description of the operator panel Depending on the utility of the different elements, the operator panel may be considered to be laid out as follows: JOG keys 1. Description of the keys GENERAL CONCEPTS They are used to jog the axes. There are two types of JOG panels: There are two keys for each axis. One to jog the axis in the positive direction and another one to move it in the negative direction. Jogging the axis in the positive direction.
Operating manual Spindle control It is used to govern the spindle. It consists of the following keys. Start the spindle clockwise. To stop the spindle. Spindle orientation. Execution keys GENERAL CONCEPTS To vary the spindle speed percentually. Description of the keys 1. Start the spindle counterclockwise. Cycle start key. It executes the program selected in the execution mode regardless of the active work mode (except for MDI mode).
Operating manual 1.4 Directory structure The necessary files for the CNC are located in the directory C:\CNC8070 and its relevant subdirectories. FAGOR Version directory This directory contains the software corresponding to the CNC version installed. 1. Directory structure GENERAL CONCEPTS Do not change the contents of this directory. Only authorized personnel from Fagor Automation may modify the contents of this directory.
Operating manual MTB (Machine Tool Builder) directory This is especially directed at machine manufacturers. This directory contains the modifications made by the machine manufacturer at the CNC like, for example, the PLC program, machine parameters, custom settings, new screens, integrating external applications, etc. This directory contains: 1. • The databases for machine parameters, tables, etc. and the safety backup (in ASCII) of those tables. • (*.
Operating manual 1.4.2 USERS directory It is especially directed at users. The purpose of this directory is to provide the user with a memory space for storing part-programs, profiles, etc. as they are generated. Although the user may store these programs in any directory, they should be saved in the directories created for this purpose in order to make it easier and faster to find them and make safety backup copies. Directory structure GENERAL CONCEPTS 1.
HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2.1 2 Screen description The CNC screens shows the following information: A B C D A. General CNC-status bar. It shows the information on the program being executed, the active operating mode and the PLC messages. See "Detailed description of the CNC status bar" on page 14. B. Screen for the active work mode. The information shown in this area depends on the active work mode (automatic, jog, etc.). The information shown in each work mode is described in the relevant chapter. C.
Operating manual 2.1.1 Detailed description of the CNC status bar The top of the screen shows the following information: A B C D G 2. E F H A. Icon (customizable) identifying the manufacturer. Screen description HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC B. Icon showing the status of the program of the active channel: The background color will be different depending on the status of the program. Programmed stopped. Program in execution. Background color: Green. Program interrupted.
Operating manual G G R G CH2 W W W W CH3 R G R G CH4 W G W R Channel 2 is not expecting any synchronism mark. (In the graphic, the white LED's are identified with the letter -W-, the green ones with the letter -G- and the red ones with the letter -R-). System clock. G. Active CNC message. For each channel, it shows the last message activated by the program that is running. The window shows the last message of the active channel.
Operating manual 2.2 Operating modes 2.2.1 How to access to the operating modes The CNC operating modes may be accessed from the keyboard or from the task window that is displayed with the key combination [CTRL]+[A]. Each operating mode may consist of several screens or pages. Switching between the different screens is done by pressing the access key for that operating mode. Every time it is pressed, it displays the next screen.
Operating manual Task window All CNC operating modes may be accessed from the task window. Use the [CTRL] + [A] keys to open the task window. Press [ESC] to close the window without making a selection. The task window looks like this. B C D A. Available operating modes Operating modes A HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2. B. Shows or hides virtual jog panel. Same as using the [CTRL]+[J] key combination. C. Expands the list of active CNC messages. Same as using the [CTRL]+[O] key combination. D.
Operating manual 2.2.2 Description of the various operating modes Automatic mode It is used to execute part-programs in automatic or single-block mode. While executing a part-program, any other operating mode may also be accessed (except "MANUAL" and "MDI") without interrupting the execution of the program. This way, a program may be edited while another one is running (background editing). The running program cannot be edited. Operating modes HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2.
Operating manual PLC It is used to operate with the PLC (edit a program, monitor, change the status of its variables, etc.). Machine parameter table For faster and easier machine setup. This mode offers the axis adjustment guide, the circle test, the oscilloscope and the Bode graphs. HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC Tuning mode. Setup assistance Operating modes 2. It is used for setting the machine parameters to adapt the CNC to the machine. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 2.3 Dialog boxes The dialog boxes consist of the following elements. All the actions may be carried out with the mouse or via keyboard. • Selection panels. It selects among the different option groups within the same dialog box. • Drop list. 2. Dialog boxes HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC It selects an option from a list. Clicking on the right icon, the list expands. • Selection box. It activates an option. • Option selection. It selects an option from a group.
Operating manual Windows for warnings and errors When an error occurs, the CNC will display a window describing the cause of the error. There are three types of errors. The top of the window shows the category and it will have a different color depending on the type of error it shows. Green window. ERROR Red window. FATAL ERROR Purple window. When several warnings and/or errors occur simultaneously, they are displayed from the one with the lowest priority to the one with the highest priority.
Operating manual 2.5 File selection window The file selection window is common to all operating modes. This window is displayed when, from an operating mode, the operator selects the option to open, save or import a file, open or load a table, etc. From this window, it is possible to either select an existing file or create a new one. A new file may be created only when it is a valid action. Depending on the operating mode it is accessed from, the list will only show the proper files. 2.
Operating manual To select a file from the list To make searching easier, the file list may be sorted according to different criteria. See "Sorting the list of files" on page 23. A file may be selected from the list: 1. Select the folder that contains the program. 2. Select the file from the list or write its name in the bottom window.
Operating manual File search It is used to look for files whose names contain a particular character string. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the text to be found. 2. File selection window HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC The programs are searched one by one. It may be searched using either the softkey menu or the following keys. To search for the next program (in descending order). To search for the previous program (in ascending order).
Operating manual Calculator The calculator may be accessed from any task window or directly using the key combination [CTRL]+[K]. Press [ESC] to close the calculator. The calculator may be accessed from any operating mode. When accessing from an editable element, the result displayed by the calculator may be inserted. An editable element is any element that may have a focus or cursor, such as the program editor, tables, editable data, etc.
Operating manual Softkey menu The softkey menu shows all the available operations. The expressions may be edited using either the softkey menu or the mouse with the calculator keys. Work units The result of the operations may be given in various units. Use the following icons to change the units. It highlights the units currently selected. 2. Calculator HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC Hexadecimal ($), decimal (D) or binary (B) units. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 26 Units in degrees or radians.
Operating manual Defining expressions An expression may consist of one or more operations. Each one of them may be defined by any valid combination of variables, constants, functions and operations. Press [ENTER] To accept the expression entered and calculate the value. Quick parenthesis insertion If while a portion of the expression is selected, an operation key is pressed, the selection will appear between parenthesis and it will be preceded by the operation just defined.
Operating manual Arithmetic operations. Calculator HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2. x+y Add x-y Subtract x *y Multiply x/y Divide x%y Percentage 10%50 = 5 x^y Power 2^3 = 2 ∗ 2 ∗ 2 = 8 x! Factor 3! = 3 ∗ 2 ∗ 1 = 6 Trigonometric operations. SIN(x) Sine SIN 30 = 0.5 COS(x) Cosine COS 60 = 0.5 TAN(x) Tangent TAN 45 = 1 INV SIN(x) Arc-sine InvSin 0.5 = 30 INV COS(x) Arc-cosine InvCos 0.5 = 60 INV TAN(x) Arc-tangent InvTan 1 = 45 Conversion functions.
Operating manual The "E" variables define the error allowed so the result of the function with the calculated value is smaller than "E". This variable is useful when not knowing what value to assign to "N". In that case, it is recommended to assign to "N" a very large value and to "E" the error allowed. Calculator HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 2.7 Keyboard shortcuts Operations at the interface To perform different operations with the CNC. Keyboard shortcuts HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2. [CTRL] + [W] Minimize/Maximize the CNC. [CTRL] + [J] Show / hide the virtual operator panel. [CTRL] + [M] Show / hide the PLC message list. [CTRL] + [O] Show / hide the CNC message list. [ALT] + [F4] Turn the CNC off. Work modes To select the CNC operating modes. [CTRL] + [A] To show the task window.
Operating manual Program editor Keyboard shortcuts available at the part-program and PLC program editor. [CTRL]+[TAB] Toggle between the editor and the error window. [CTRL]+[X] Cut the selected text. [CTRL]+[V] Paste the selected text. [CTRL]+[Z] Undo the last change. [CTRL]+[G] Save the program/Recover the original program. [CTRL]+[HOME] Move the cursor to the beginning of the program. [CTRL]+[END] Move the program to the end of the program. 2.
Operating manual Keyboard shortcuts HOW TO OPERATE THE CNC 2. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
AUTOMATIC MODE 3 Automatic mode selection The automatic mode may be selected from any other operating mode by pressing its relevant key. This work mode may be accessed from any channel and even from several channels at the same time. A different program may be executed in each channel. From the automatic mode, and even while a program is in execution, it is possible to access another work mode except the JOG mode and the MDI mode.
Operating manual 3.1 Displaying the automatic mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This mode may be displayed with several screens. The current screen and the total number of available screens are shown at the upper right hand side of the general status bar. 3. AUTOMATIC MODE Displaying the automatic mode Switching between the different screens is done by pressing the automatic mode accessing key.
Operating manual Description of the screens As mentioned earlier, the automatic mode may consist of one or several of the following screens (later sections of this chapter describe each one in further detail). Data screen They show execution related data: axis position, "M" and "G" function history, active tool and tool offset, spindle speed and axis feedrate. 3.
Operating manual 3.1.2 Description of the general status bar The general status bar shows the following information associated with the automatic mode: 3. B C AUTOMATIC MODE Displaying the automatic mode A D E A. Program selected in the active channel for execution. The background color of the window will be different depending on the program status. B.
Operating manual Channel synchronization window The channel synchronization window is available in all work modes. This window may be expanded using the key combination [ALT]+[S]. The synchronization is carried out using marks in the programs. The window shows for each channel whether it is waiting for synchronization marks or not and the status of those marks in the channel that originates them. The different color LED's of the window show the status of the synchronization marks of each channel.
Operating manual 3.1.4 Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icon menu offers all the icons associated with this operating mode regardless of the active screen. The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). List of icons AUTOMATIC MODE Displaying the automatic mode 3. Program selection. It selects a program for execution. Begin tool inspection. (This icon is only available when program execution is interrupted). To begin tool inspection in order to check its condition.
Operating manual Data screen A typical screen of the automatic mode can show the following information: C D A F G B H Data screen 3. E AUTOMATIC MODE 3.2 I A. Program window. It shows data on the program selected for execution and lets selecting the initial and final execution blocks. It shows the following data. • Name of the program or global subroutine, called upon from the program, that is being executed. • Blocks of the program or subroutine being executed.
Operating manual G. Information related to the feedrate "F" of the axes: "Freal" Actual feedrate of the axes. "Fprog" Programmed feedrate. "F%" Percentage of feedrate override being applied on to the programmed value. H. Execution (cycle) time "CyTime" of the program and number of parts made "Partc". I. CNC messages. Data screen AUTOMATIC MODE 3. Softkey menus When selecting the program screen on the softkey menus, the options associated with that window will be displayed.
Operating manual 3.3 Data screen (softkeys) 3.3.1 First block It sets the block currently selected with the cursor as the first block to begin execution. When not setting the starting block, the program will begin executing from the first block. The last block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" or "Go to line" options of the softkey menu. To move the cursor page by page. Moves the cursor to the first block or to the end of the program.
Operating manual 3.3.2 Stop condition To set the block where the execution of the program or subroutine will be interrupted. After executing that block, the execution may be resumed with the [START] key or canceled with the [RESET] key. If the last block is not set, the program execution will end executing one of the endof-program functions "M02" or "M30". When selecting this option, the softkey menu of the CNC shows the options available for selecting the stop condition.
Operating manual Number of times It sets as stop condition, that the block selected as the last block has been executed a specific number of times. When selecting this option, the CNC requests the number of times that the block must be executed before ending the execution of the program. After entering the number of times, press [ENTER] to validate the value or [ESC] to cancel it. AUTOMATIC MODE Data screen (softkeys) 3. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 3.3.3 Block search With this option, it is possible, in a program or subroutine, to set the last block in order to recover the program history and resume program execution from that point on with the same conditions as if it were executed from the beginning. When recovering the program history, the CNC reads it up to the indicated block activating the "G" and "M" functions it reads along the way.
Operating manual Number of times It sets as stop condition, that the block selected as the stop block has been executed a specific number of times. When selecting this option, the CNC requests the number of times that the block must be executed before ending the history recovery. After entering the number of times, press [ENTER] to validate the value or [ESC] to cancel it.
Operating manual 3.3.4 Find text To find text or a character string throughout the program. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the text to be found. It is also possible to select whether the search must start at the beginning of the program or at cursor position. Find text AUTOMATIC MODE Data screen (softkeys) 3. To move the cursor through the elements of the list. It selects an option from a group. To start the search.
Operating manual Graphic screen To display a graphic representation of the program that is running and take measurements on the graphics. Description of the graphics window B A Graphic screen 3. The graphic window shows the following information: AUTOMATIC MODE 3.4 C D A. Display area. Shows a graphic representation of the tool paths or of the part as the program is being executed. B. Dialog area.
Operating manual Softkey menus of the graphics window When selecting the graphic window, the horizontal softkey menu shows the options associated with that window. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options. The options available in the softkey menu are the following. See "3.5 Graphic screen (softkeys)" on page 49. "Type of graphics" 3. To select the type of graphics.
Operating manual 3.5 Graphic screen (softkeys) 3.5.1 Type of graphics To select the type of graphics. The various types of graphics may be line (3D lines, XY, XZ, YZ and Combined) or solid (Sections and 3D solid). Line graphics show the tool path with lines of different colors and solid graphics show an image of the part being executed. "3D lines" Graphics It displays a three-dimensional graph of the tool paths.
Operating manual 3.5.2 Zoom To enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it. This option is not available in the "Combined" type of graphics. After selecting the zoom option, a zoom frame will appear over the graphics. This frame may be enlarged, reduced and moved around over the graphics already displayed in order to select a particular portion of it to zoom into or out of. 3. Keys for selecting the zoom AUTOMATIC MODE Graphic screen (softkeys) To move the zoom frame around.
Operating manual Dimensions It is used to define the size of the graphic representation by setting the maximum and minimum coordinates of the graphics on each axis. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for setting the dimensions. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Dimensions "Automatic" 3. Dimensions "Edit" It is used to manually edit the dimension values.
Operating manual 3.5.4 Point of view It is used to select the point of view on 3D graphics. The orientation of the graphics may be directly selected at the graphic window by orienting the XY plane and the Z axis. The XY plane may be rotated 360º and the Z axis 90º. The figure at the lower right-hand side of the screen shows the point of view currently selected. 3. Keys for selecting the point of view AUTOMATIC MODE Graphic screen (softkeys) To orient the XY plane. To orient the Z axis.
Operating manual 3.5.5 Measurement To measure the distance between two points. This option is only available for the types of graphics "XY", "XZ", "YZ" and "Solid 3D". When selecting this option, the section being measured will appear on the graphics with two cursors and a dashed line. The cursor currently selected will appear in red.
Operating manual 3.5.7 Colors It is used to change the colors used in the graphic representation. Path colors. When a line graphics is active, the following colors may be defined: The color to draw the rapid traverse. The color to draw the canned cycles. The color to draw the compensated path. The color to draw the theoretical path. 3. AUTOMATIC MODE Graphic screen (softkeys) The color to draw the threading. The color to represent the real coordinates.
Operating manual Options It is used to set the appearance and some functions of the graphic window. These options may be used at any time, even while executing a program. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Option "Activate" / "Deactivate" 3.
Operating manual Option "Print setup" It is used to set the printing configuration. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box where the following may be defined: A. The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print. B. The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file. 3. AUTOMATIC MODE Graphic screen (softkeys) Print configuration A B To move the cursor through the elements of the list. To accept the configuration defined.
Operating manual 3.6 Program selection and execution 3.6.1 Program selection A different program may be selected and executed in each channel. The program is executed in the channel where it is selected from. To select a program, press the icon "Select program" of the softkey menu and the CNC will show a list of all the programs available. See "2.5 File selection window" on page 22.
Operating manual 3.6.2 Program execution The name of the program selected in the channel for execution appears on the general status bar. See "3.1.2 Description of the general status bar" on page 36. If not indicated otherwise, the program execution will begin from the first block of the program to the execution of one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30". As an option, it is possible to define the first and last blocks of the execution. See "3.3 Data screen (softkeys)" on page 41. 3.
Operating manual Tool inspection This option is only available when the running program has been interrupted. Activating tool inspection makes the following operations possible: • Jogging the axes using the JOG keys of the operator panel or handwheels. • Stop and start the spindle using the keys on the operator panel. • Access the CNC tables (tools, tool offsets, etc.) and modify their data.
Operating manual Restore the spindle turning direction. The spindle turning direction may be restored together with the axes or separately. To do this, it shows, next to the axes to be repositioned, the previous status of the spindle (M3, M4 or M19). To restore the turning direction, select the softkey and press [START]. AUTOMATIC MODE Program selection and execution 3. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual Block search and program execution With block search, it is possible to recover the program history up to a particular block in such way that if program execution is resumed at that block, it will do so with the same conditions as if it were executed from the beginning. There are two types of block search: • Automatic To recover the program history up to the block where the execution was canceled.
Operating manual AUTOMATIC MODE Program selection and execution 3. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE 4 Jog (manual) mode selection The manual (JOG) mode may be accessed from any other operating mode, except when a program is in execution, by pressing its relevant key. In the same channel, the jog mode cannot be accessed while a program is running or a block is being executed in MDI. The jog mode may be accessed in the rest of the channels. If the execution of the program has been interrupted, the CNC will cancel the execution of the program and will go into jog mode.
Operating manual 4.1 Appearance of the Manual (JOG) mode This mode may be displayed with several screens. The current screen and the total number of available screens are shown at the upper right hand side of the general status bar. Switching between the different screens is done by pressing the jog mode accessing key. The screen selection is rotary in such a way that when pressing this key on the last screen, it shows the first one of the operating mode.
Operating manual Description of a typical screen of this work mode A typical screen of the jog mode can show the following information: B C 4. A E F G H A. Information related to the position of the axes. In the screen configuration supplied by Fagor, the data displayed will be different on each screen. The most common thing is to show the current position of the axes referred to part zero in large characters, and the amount of following error (axis lag) in small characters.
Operating manual 4.1.2 Vertical softkey menu (icons) Display units (millimeters/inches). It is used to change the units for displaying the position (coordinates) of the linear axes and the feedrate data. Toggling these units does not affect the rotary axes which will always be displayed in degrees. The icon highlights the units currently selected (millimeters or inches). MANUAL (JOG) MODE Appearance of the Manual (JOG) mode 4. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 4.2 Operations with the axes 4.2.1 Home search It is the operation used to synchronize the system. This operation must be carried out when the CNC loses the position of the origin point (e.g. by turning the machine off). • Manual homing is done one axis at a time, from the operator panel. • Automatic homing is done with a subroutine defined by the machine manufacturer. Manual home search MANUAL (JOG) MODE The axes may be homed manually or automatically. 4.
Operating manual 4.2.2 Jogging the axes The axes may be jog using the JOG keyboard on the operator panel. Two types of movements may be made. • Continuous jog, when the axis moves while acting on the keyboard. • Incremental jog, when the axis moves a specific distance every time the operator acts on the keyboard. The type of jog is selected with the jog selector switch on the operator panel. MANUAL (JOG) MODE Operations with the axes 4.
Operating manual Continuous JOG In continuous jog, the axes keep moving while the jog keyboard is acted upon. Continuous jog allows moving several axes at the same time. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn the jog selector switch(a) of the operator panel to the continuous jog position on the dial. If while moving, a second axis is selected, the new one will move at the same time and under the same conditions.
Operating manual 4.2.3 Jogging the axes with handwheels Up to three electronic handwheels may be used to move the axes. Depending on configuration, there may be a general handwheel to move any axis or an individual handwheel per axis that will only move its associated axis. To move the axes with the handwheels, turn the jog selector switch (a) of the operator panel to one of the handwheel positions.
Operating manual Individual handwheel The individual handwheel is associated with a particular axis. The CNC moves each axis as its relevant handwheel is turned depending on the setting of the selector switch and on the turning direction of the handwheel. When moving several axes simultaneously using handwheels, all the axes having their own handwheel plus another one selected with the general handwheel may be involved.
Operating manual 4.2.4 Moving an axis to a particular position (coordinate) When moving the axes to a specific position, they must do so one by one following these steps: 1. Select the axis to be homed using the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight that axis to indicate that it is selected. To select the numbered axes (e.g. "X1"), select any axis and then move the selection until positioning on the desired one. The focus moves with the [©][ª] keys. 4.
Operating manual Coordinate preset Coordinates must be preset axis by axis following these steps: 1. Select the axis to be homed using the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight that axis to indicate that it is selected. To select the numbered axes (e.g. "X1"), select any axis and then move the selection until positioning on the desired one. The focus moves with the [©][ª] keys. 4. 2. Key in the desired preset value.
Operating manual 4.3 Spindle control The spindle may be controlled manually using the following keys of the operator panel. The keys always refer to the master spindle of the active channel. The spindle speed should be set (in the MDI mode) before selecting the turning direction, thus avoiding a sudden start of the spindle when setting an "S" because the turning direction was active. 4. Starts the spindle clockwise. Same as function M03.
Operating manual Tool selection and tool change The tool located in the spindle may be changed in manual mode. Proceed as follows. 1. Press [T] at the alphanumeric keyboard. The CNC will highlight the current tool indicating that it is selected. 2. Key in the number of the tool to be placed in the spindle. 3. Press [START] to execute the tool change or [ESC] to cancel the operation. MANUAL (JOG) MODE 4. Tool selection and tool change 4.4 CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 4.5 Definition of cutting conditions In jog mode, it is possible to set the turning speed "S" and the feedrate "F". • The feedrate will correspond to the active feedrate. • The speed entered will correspond to the master spindle of the active channel. Proceed as follows. 1. Press the [S] key on the alphanumeric keypad to select a spindle speed or the [F] key to select a feedrate. The CNC will highlight the relevant data indicating that it is selected.
Operating manual Automatic loading of zero offsets or fixture offset tables It may be used to save the active zero offset in the zero offset or fixture offset table. This operation is carried out using the "Load table" icon. Proceed as follows: 4. 2. Select the zero offset or fixture offset where you wish to save the active offset. 3. Press [ENTER] to enter the offset in the table. The [ESC] key cancels the operation at any time. MANUAL (JOG) MODE 1. Press the icon for "Load table".
78 MANUAL (JOG) MODE Automatic loading of zero offsets or fixture offset tables Operating manual 4. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION 5 Tool calibration is available in the jog mode. The softkey to access tool calibration will be different depending on the software installed (lathe model or mill model). To quit the calibration mode and return to jog mode, press the [ESC] key. Icon to access tool calibration in a mill model. Icon to access tool calibration in a lathe model. The CNC offers in both models the possibility to calibrate lathe tools and milling tools.
Operating manual Probe selection Two probes may be configured at the CNC. The probe active at the time is used for calibration. The active probe may be changed via part-program or MDI using the instruction #SELECT PROBE. #SELECT PROBE [1] Selects the first probe. 5. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION #SELECT PROBE [2] Selects the second probe. Geometrical configuration of the axes: "plane" or "trihedron".
Operating manual Manual calibration. Calibration without a probe In this mode, only the active tool can be calibrated and it may be a milling tool or a lathe tool. The CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphics according to the selected tool. B A C A. Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and real feedrate of the axes. B. Area to define the calibration data. C. Drawing indicating that tool calibration is allowed.
Operating manual Calibration in a lathe model For the lathe tools, it calibrates the tool offsets on each axis. When validating the calibration in one of the offsets, the wear of that offset is reset to zero. There are two options for the milling tools and may be selected with the following icons. • Tool length calibration. This option may be used to update the length value and resets the wear value to zero. It also updates the tool table data. Manual calibration.
Operating manual For a milling tool. Zp Coordinate of the reference part being used in the calibration. This coordinate is referred to the longitudinal axis of the tool. T Tool to be calibrated. D Tool offset to be calibrated. L Tool length. Lw Length wear. R Tool radius. Rw Radius wear. Tool calibration steps To calibrate the length, follow these steps. 1. Define the dimensions of the reference part being used in the calibration. 2. Select the tool and the offset to be calibrated.
Operating manual 5.2 Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine. In this mode, only milling tools can be calibrated. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe 5. B A A. Machine data. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and real feedrate of the axes. B. Area to define the calibration data.
Operating manual Definition of data To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press [ENTER]. PRBMOVE Maximum probing distance. If the CNC does not receive the probe signal before reaching moving this probing distance, it stops the axes. F Probing feedrate. T Tool to be calibrated. D Tool offset to be calibrated. L Tool length. Lw Length wear. R Tool radius. Rw Radius wear.
Operating manual 5.3 Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle 5.3.1 Mill or lathe model ("trihedron" geometrical configuration) This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine. This mode may be used to calibrate both milling and lather tools. The CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphics according to the selected tool. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle 5. A B C A.
Operating manual Tool calibration There are two options for the milling tools and may be selected with the following icons. • Calibrate the offsets and resets the wears to zero. • Calibrate the length and radius and measure the wears. To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press [ENTER]. To change icons, place the focus on it and press [SPACE]. To calibrate the length, radius and wears of a milling tool.
Operating manual To calibrate the offsets of a milling or lathe tool. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle 5. Data Meaning T Tool to be calibrated. D Tool offset to be calibrated. Ds Safety distance. F Probing feedrate. If not defined, the movements are carried out at the default feedrate, set by the machine manufacturer. PRB1MAX ··· PRB2MIN Probe position.
Operating manual Lathe model ("plane" geometrical configuration) This option is only available when using a tabletop probe installed on the machine. This mode may be used to calibrate both milling and lather tools. The CNC will show the necessary data and will update the help graphics according to the selected tool. 5. B C A. Machine data is optionally shown. Position of the axes, tool and active tool offset, real spindle speed and real feedrate of the axes. B.
Operating manual Definition of data To define the data, place the focus on the relevant data, key in the desired value and press [ENTER]. To change icons, place the focus on it and press [SPACE]. MANUAL (JOG) MODE. TOOL CALIBRATION Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycle 5. Data Meaning T Tool to be calibrated. D Tool offset to be calibrated. Ds Safety distance. F Probing feedrate.
EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6 Selecting the editing and simulation mode The editing-simulation mode may be accessed from any other operating mode, even while a program is in execution, by pressing the relevant key. This work mode may be accessed from any channel and even from several channels at the same time. A different program may be edited and simulated in each channel.
Operating manual 6.1 Appearance of the editing - simulation When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This mode may be displayed with several screens. The current screen and the total number of available screens are shown at the upper right hand side of the general status bar. 6.
Operating manual General screen description On a typical screen for this work mode, the information is laid out as follows. 6. B C D A. Windows of the editing-simulation mode. It shows the operating windows of the selected screen. Every screen may consist of one or more windows. See "6.1.2 Window description" on page 94. EDITING-SIMULATION MODE A Appearance of the editing - simulation 6.1.1 B. Status of the program selected in this work mode or channel number when using them.
Operating manual 6.1.2 Window description As mentioned earlier, each screen may consist of one or many of the following windows (later sections of this chapter describe each one of them in greater detail): • Edit window: For editing new programs or modify the existing ones. Editing is possible using a profile editor, a conversational canned cycle editor or using the TEACH-IN feature. • Graphic window: This window shows a graphic representation of the program during the simulation.
Operating manual Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). The icon menu always shows all the icons related to this operating mode regardless of which window is active. The group of options shown on this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a different set of options. 6. START (simulation) (This icon will not be available while simulating a program).
Operating manual Time estimates (This icon is only available when the statistics window is displayed). It offers an estimate of the total execution time at 100% of the programmed feedrate. For this time estimate, the CNC analyzes: • The machining and positioning time for each tool used in the program. • The number of "M" functions that are executed. • The number of tool changes performed. 6.
Operating manual Editing window It may be used to edit, modify or see the contents of a part-program and check the program for syntax errors. Description of the editing window A B Editing window 6. The editing window shows the following information: EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.2 C D A. Title bar Name of the program selected for editing. It also indicates whether it is a readonly program or not (if read-only, while simulating or executing).
Operating manual Softkey menu of the editing window When selecting the editing window, the horizontal softkey menu shows the options for this window. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options. The options available in the softkey menu are the following. See "6.3 Editing window (softkeys)" on page 102. "Open program" 6. To select a program for the editing - simulation mode.
Operating manual Program editing The process of editing or modifying a program is the following: 1. Open the program at the editor or create a new program. 2. Use the cursor to select the block where the new blocks will be inserted. Edit the program blocks using the editing modes available. 3. Save the program so it can be modified or executed later on. This operation may be performed automatically as the program is being edited or if the editor has been personalized.
Operating manual 6.2.2 Import DXF files DXF files may be imported from the editor to the program being edited. See "6.3.2 File" on page 103. The DXF format is standard for exchanging graphic files. Importing this type of files makes it possible to generate the part-program directly from a drawing. The DXF file may consist of points, lines and arcs. It can also consist of polylines, but they must be previously uncombined. Editing window EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.
Operating manual Syntax errors when editing The syntax errors occurred while editing or after running a syntax check will be displayed at the bottom of editing window. To toggle the cursor between the editor and the error listing, press the key combination [CTRL]+[TAB]. Editing window 6. EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.2.3 Errors while editing While editing, each block is analyzed when entered.
Operating manual 6.3 Editing window (softkeys) 6.3.1 Open program To select a program for the editing - simulation mode. This program may be a new one or an existing one. A different program may be edited and executed in each channel. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available programs. See "2.5 File selection window" on page 22. Editing window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 102 To select a program from the list: 1.
Operating manual File It is used to restore, save, import or print a program. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. File "Restore original" It is used to restore the original program without the changes made since the last time it was opened. When selecting this option, the CNC requests confirmation of the command: Keys to move the cursor Moves the cursor through the selection buttons.
Operating manual File "Include program" It may be used to import the content of a part-program into the one being edited. Any program that may be accessed from the CNC may be imported, even the program currently in execution. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the programs that may be imported into the one being edited. Keys for selecting a program 6. To move the cursor thru the elements of the window. Editing window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE To switch windows.
Operating manual Operations with blocks It is used to copy, cut and paste the information of a block or set of blocks and export this information as an independent program. This option is only available when there is a text selected in the program or on the clipboard. To select a text in the program, keep the [SHIFT] key pressed while moving the cursor. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu.
Operating manual 6.3.5 Find/replace It is used for searching for a line or a text in a program. It can also replace a text with another text. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the line number or the text to look for. When defining a text search, certain options may also be defining that allow: A. Replacing the text being searched with another in the program. 6. B. Ignore uppercase and lowercase. Editing window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE C.
Operating manual Customizing To customize the appearance and the properties of the editing window. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Customizing "Appearance" (looks) When selecting this option, the CNC shows the dialog box with two panels. The first one has the elements of the editing window that may be customized and the second one those of the program.
Operating manual Customizing "Autonumbering ON / Autonumbering OFF" It is used to turn on/off the autonumbering of the blocks. While autonumbering is active, the CNC will insert the block number automatically every time a new block is generated. Customizing "Autonumbering parameters" It is used for selecting the starting block number and the sequencing step for the following blocks when autonumbering the blocks. 6.
Operating manual Profile editor It is used for accessing the profile editor. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the profile editor options. To return to editing the program, press "End". Editing window (softkeys) 6. EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.3.7 The profile editor may also be accessed by selecting a profile in the program and pressing [RECALL]. The section on "6.9 Profile editor" of this chapter offers a more detailed description on how to use the profile editor.
Operating manual 6.3.8 Canned cycles It is used to access the conversational canned cycles. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available canned cycles. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. When selecting a canned cycle, the CNC displays the window for defining that canned cycle. Some of these canned cycles may be associated with multiple machining so it is repeated at all points. Editing window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.
Operating manual TEACH-IN ON / TEACH-IN OFF It is used to activate or deactivate the TEACH-IN mode; in this mode, the axes may be moved manually and their position may be assigned to a block. When active, the top of the editing window shows the position of the axes defined as “visible” for the TEACH-IN mode. See "6.3.6 Customizing" on page 107. Editing window (softkeys) 6. EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6.3.
Operating manual 6.4 Graphics window It is used to show a graphic representation of the program being simulated and take measurements over the drawing. Description of the graphics window 6. Graphics window EDITING-SIMULATION MODE The graphic window shows the following information: B A C D A. Display area. It shows a graphic representation of the tool paths or of the part as the program is being simulated. B. Dialog area.
Operating manual Softkey menus of the graphics window When selecting the graphic window, the horizontal softkey menu shows the options associated with that window. The set of options offered by this menu may be changed using the "+" softkey which offers a new set of options. The options available in the softkey menu are the following. See "6.5 Graphic window (softkeys)" on page 117. "Type of graphics" To enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it.
Operating manual 6.4.1 Program simulation The graphic window shows the program selected at the editing window and its name appears at the bottom center of the screen. Graphics window EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. Program selected for simulation. The program simulation procedure is the following: 1. Choose the type of graphic representation, its dimensions and the point of view. This data may also be modified during the simulation of the program. 2.
Operating manual Conditional stop during simulation It simulates the external "conditional stop" switch. While active, the program simulation will be interrupted at the blocks having a "conditional stop" function "M01". The simulation will resume when pressing the START icon. Software limits Block jump It simulates the external "block skip" switch. While active, the blocks having the block-skip character "/" will be ignored (not simulated).
Operating manual 6.4.2 Simulation errors When an error occurs, the CNC will display a window describing the cause of the error. These errors are displayed in the middle of the screen, regardless of which window is active. There are two types of errors. The top of the window shows the category and it will have a different color depending on the type of error it shows. 6. Graphics window EDITING-SIMULATION MODE WARNING They do not interrupt the simulation of the program.
Operating manual 6.5 Graphic window (softkeys) 6.5.1 Type of graphics To select the type of graphics. The various types of graphics may be line (3D lines, XY, XZ, YZ and Combined) or solid (Sections and 3D solid). Line graphics show the tool path with lines of different colors and solid graphics show an image of the part being simulated. "3D lines" Graphics It displays a three-dimensional graph of the tool paths.
Operating manual 6.5.2 Zoom To enlarge or reduce the whole graph shown or part of it. This option is not available in the "Combined" type of graphics. After selecting the zoom option, a zoom frame will appear over the graphics. This frame may be enlarged, reduced and moved around over the graphics already displayed in order to select a particular portion of it to zoom into or out of. 6. Keys for selecting the zoom Graphic window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE To move the zoom frame around.
Operating manual Zoom "Edit" It is used to manually edit the zoom values. It is edited in the dialog area of the graphic window that shows the dimensions of the zoom frame Keys for defining the zoom To move the cursor through the data. To validate and display the defined zoom area. EDITING-SIMULATION MODE Graphic window (softkeys) 6. To cancel the defined zoom. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 6.5.3 Dimensions It is used to define the size of the graphic representation by setting the maximum and minimum coordinates of the graphics on each axis. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for setting the dimensions. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Dimensions "Automatic" 6.
Operating manual Point of view It is used to select the point of view on 3D graphics. The orientation of the graphics may be directly selected at the graphic window by orienting the XY plane and the Z axis. The XY plane may be rotated 360º and the Z axis 90º. The figure at the lower right-hand side of the screen shows the point of view currently selected. To orient the XY plane. To orient the Z axis. To validate and display the selected point of view. To cancel the selected point point of view.
Operating manual 6.5.5 Measurement To measure the distance between two points. This option is only available for the types of graphics "XY", "XZ", "YZ" and "Solid 3D". When selecting this option, the section being measured will appear on the graphics with two cursors and a dashed line. The cursor currently selected will appear in red. Keys to move the cursors 6. Graphic window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE To move the selected cursor. To select the cursor to be moved.
Operating manual Colors It is used to change the colors used in the graphic representation. Path colors When a line graphics is active, it will set: The color to draw the rapid traverse. The color to draw the canned cycles. The color to draw the compensated path. The color to draw the threading. The background color of the window. Colors for solids When solid graphics is active, it will set: The color to draw the outside X. The color to draw the inside X. The color to draw the outside Y.
Operating manual 6.5.8 Options It is used to set the appearance and some functions of the graphic window. These options may be used at any time, even while simulating a program. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Option "Activate" / "Deactivate" 6. Graphic window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE It is used to activate or deactivate the graphic representation.
Operating manual Option "Print setup" It is used to set the printing configuration. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box where the following may be defined: A. The title of the graphics that will appear next to it in the print. B. The name of the file where the graphics will be stored when printing out to a file. B To move the cursor through the elements of the list. To accept the configuration defined. To cancel the defined configuration.
Operating manual 6.6 Program window It shows the contents of the program selected for simulation and allows selecting the first and last blocks of the simulation. When not selected, the simulation will begin at the first block of the block and will end after executing one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30". While simulating, the window cursor will show the block being simulated. 6.
Operating manual Softkey menus of the program window When selecting the program window, the horizontal softkey menu will show the options related to this window. The options available in the softkey menu are the following. See "6.7 Program window (softkeys)" on page 128. "First block" To set the first block of the simulation. "Find text" To find text in a program. "Go to line" To position the cursor on a particular line of the program.
Operating manual 6.7 Program window (softkeys) 6.7.1 First block It sets as the first simulation block, the block where the cursor is. When not setting the first block, the simulation will begin at the first block of the program. The last block may be selected using the cursor or the "Find text" or "Go to line" options of the softkey menu. 6. Program window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE Keys to move the cursor CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 128 Moves the cursor line by line.
Operating manual 6.7.2 Stop condition It is used to establish, in the program or in a subroutine, the block where the program simulation will be interrupted. After executing that block, the simulation may be resumed with the [START] icon or canceled with the [RESET] icon. RESET If no last block is established, the simulation of the program will end after executing one of the end-of-program functions "M02" or "M30".
Operating manual Number of times It sets as stop condition, that the block selected as the last block has been executed a specific number of times. When selecting this option, the CNC requests the number of times the block must be executed before finishing. After entering the number of times, press [ENTER] to validate the value or [ESC] to cancel it. Program window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 6.7.3 Find text To find text or a character string throughout the program. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the text to be found. It is also possible to select whether the search must start at the beginning of the program or at cursor position. Find text To move the cursor through the elements of the list. Program window (softkeys) EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. It selects an option from a group. To start the search.
Operating manual 6.8 Statistics window It shows an estimate of the total execution time of the program and of the machining time for each tool. Description of the statistics window 6. Statistics window EDITING-SIMULATION MODE This statistics window shows the following information: A B C A. General information. It shows a time estimate of program execution at 100% of the programmed feedrate, the number of "M" functions executed and the number of tool changes made. B.
Operating manual Time estimates The statistics window shows an estimate of the execution of the program selected in the editing window, and whose name appears at the bottom center of the screen. Program selected for time estimate. The process to estimate time is the following: 1. Use the program window to select the first and last block for the execution time estimate.
Operating manual 6.9 Profile editor The profile editor looks like this. B C Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. A D E A. Graphic area Graphic representation of the profile being drawn. B. Displayed area. It indicates the size of the graphic area. It is given by the maximum and minimum coordinates of each axis. It also shows the status of the "Autozoom" option. C. Work plane.
Operating manual When accessing the profile editor, the softkey menu shows the following options: Edit To select the type of profile to be edited. Also too enlarge a profile, import a profile saved in DXF format. Modify To modify, insert or delete elements of a profile. Displayed area To modify the zoom of the graphics area. End It ends the profile editing session. Before exiting the profile editor, it will offer the option to save or not the edited profile.
Operating manual 6.9.1 Operating procedure Several profiles may be edited without having to exit the profile editor. To edit a profile, proceed as follows: 1. Select the type of profile to be edited, such as a circular or rectangular profile or any profile. 2. For a rectangular or circular profile, define its data and insert it. For any profile, first select the starting point of the profile. 6.
Operating manual Data editing All data need not be defined; but it is recommended to define all the known data. To define the profile data, proceed as follows: 1. Press the softkey corresponding to the data to be defined. 2. Key in the desired value (which may be a numeric constant or an expression). Use the [SPACE] key to change the value of a non-numerical data (tangency, direction, etc.).
Operating manual 6.9.3 Profile definition With the softkey menu of this screen, it is possible to define any profile, a circular or a rectangular one or to configure the graphics screen. When accessing the editing menu, the softkey menu shows the following options: Profile To edit any profile by defining the straight and curved sections that make it up. See "6.9.6 Defining any profile" on page 141. 6. Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE Circle For quickly defining a circular profile.
Operating manual 6.9.4 Circular profile definition The softkey menu shows the necessary options for defining a circular profile. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Xcenter To define the profile's center coordinate along the abscissa axis. Ycenter To define the profile's center coordinate along the ordinate axis. Radius To define the profile radius. Direction To define the direction of the profile (clockwise or counterclockwise).
Operating manual 6.9.5 Rectangular profile definition The softkey menu shows the necessary options for defining a rectangular profile. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. XY To define the coordinates of the profile's starting point. Length X To define the profile's length along the abscissa axis. Length Y To define the profile's length along the ordinate axis.
Operating manual 6.9.6 Defining any profile To define a new profile, the CNC request the starting point of the profile. Define it with the relevant softkeys and press the "Validate" softkey. The graphic area will show the profile's starting point. Once the profile's starting point has been defined, the softkey menu will show the necessary options to define the profile. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Clockwise arc To edit a clockwise arc.
Operating manual Definition of a curved section (clockwise or counterclockwise) To define a curved section, the softkey menu shows the necessary options to define the data for the section. Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 142 XY To define the section's end point. Center X To define the arc's center coordinate along the abscissa axis. Center Y To define the arc's center coordinate along the ordinate axis. Radius To define the arc radius.
Operating manual Modify a profile and insert corners To modify the defined profiles by either modifying or deleting the existing elements or inserting new elements. Likewise, it is possible to insert rounding, chamfers and tangential entries or exits. When selecting this option, the softkey menu will show the necessary options to modify the profile. Modify element Once the desired element has been selected, one may modify the type of section (straight or arc) or its data.
Operating manual Corner definition To include rounding, chamfers, tangential entries or exits in the defined profile. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the type of corners that can be inserted. Rounding To insert a rounding at the profiles corners where it is possible. Chamfer 6. Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE To insert a chamfer at the profiles corners where it is possible. Tangential entry To add a tangential tool entry at the beginning of the profile.
Operating manual Display area The softkey menu of this screen may be used to modify the zoom of the graphics area. When accessing the "display area" menu, the softkey menu shows the following options: Zoom +, zoom To enlarge or reduce the display area. Use the arrow keys to move the drawings of the profiles. Use the "+" and "-" keys of the keyboard to enlarge or reduce the drawings of the profiles. It selects the best display area, i.e.
Operating manual 6.9.9 Work plane definition The softkey menu of this screen may be used to modify the axes of the plane and their directions. When accessing the plane menu, the softkey menu shows the following options: Abscissa axis For selecting the abscissa axis among X, Y and Z. Abscissa direction 6. Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE For selecting the direction of the abscissa axis between + and -. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 6.9.10 End It ends the profile editing session. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the following options. Save profile It inserts the profile in the program and exits the profile editor. Do not save profile It does not insert the profile in the program and it exits the profile editor. If the profile has been resolved, the CNC will insert it in the part program that is being edited.
Operating manual 6.9.11 Profile editor. Example 1 Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. Profile definition without rounding, chamfers or tangential entries and exits.
Operating manual 6.9.12 Profile editor. Example 2 Definition of a profile without rounding. Starting point X = 100 Y =20 Straight X = 80 Y =20 Straight X = 80 Angle = 90 Counterclockwise (1) arc Center X = 75 Radius = 5 Tangency = Yes Counterclockwise (2) arc Center X = 100 Radius = 150 Tangency = Yes Clockwise arc Center X = 40 Center Y = 80 Radius = 20 Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. Tangency = Yes The CNC shows the options for section 2. Select the correct one.
Operating manual 6.9.13 Profile editor. Example 3 Profile editor EDITING-SIMULATION MODE 6. Profile definition. Starting point X = -60 Clockwise arc Center X = -60 Center Y = 20 Angle = 60 Tangency = Yes Straight (1) Y =0 Radius = 20 The CNC shows the options for section 1. Select the correct one.
MDI MODE 7 MDI mode selection The MDI mode may be accessed from any other operating mode, except when a program is in execution (even it is interrupted) by pressing its relevant key. This work mode may be accessed from any channel. The blocks are executed in the active channel. The MDI mode lays over all the other work modes in such a way that when quitting the MDI mode by pressing [ESC], the CNC goes into the work mode from where the MDI mode was accessed.
Operating manual 7.1 Appearance of the MDI mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This mode may be displayed with several screens. The current screen and the total number of available screens are shown at the upper right hand side of the general status bar. 7. MDI MODE Appearance of the MDI mode Switching between the different screens is done by pressing the MDI mode accessing key.
Operating manual Window description As mentioned earlier, the MDI mode may be displayed with two different windows (later sections of this chapter describe how to use them). Standard window The standard window only displays one edit line for editing new blocks. MDI MODE 7. Appearance of the MDI mode 7.1.1 A (A) Window for the MDI mode (Editing line). Full screen The full screen shows the blocks saved so far and an edit line for editing new blocks. A B (A) History of edited blocks.
Operating manual 7.2 Standard MDI window This window only shows the edit line of the MDI mode. It is possible to edit and execute new blocks or recover blocks saved in the block history, which may be modified before executing them. Description MDI MODE Standard MDI window 7. The standard MDI mode window shows the following information: A A. Window for the MDI mode (Editing line). Window where the blocks to be executed are edited. Blocks are edited one by one. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual Block editing and execution In this window, it is possible to edit and execute new blocks or the ones saved in the block history. Only the blocks previously executed will be saved in the block history. While editing, it analyzes the syntax of the block being edited. When trying to execute, if the block is incorrect, it shows a warning message and it does not execute it. Block editing 7. Keys for selecting a block from history To access the history and select a block.
Operating manual 7.3 Full MDI screen This window shows the blocks saved so far and the edit line of the MDI mode. It is possible to edit and execute new blocks or recover blocks saved in the block history, which may be modified before executing them. Description MDI MODE Full MDI screen 7. The full MDI mode screen shows the following information: A B A. History of edited blocks. The block history shows a list of the blocks edited in MDI mode.
Operating manual "Delete all" It deletes all the blocks from the block history. "Save" It saves all the history blocks as an independent program. MDI MODE Full MDI screen 7. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 7.3.1 Block execution In this window, it is possible to edit and execute new blocks or the ones saved in the block history. Block editing The blocks may be edited directly on the edit line or may be recalled from the block history. 7. MDI MODE Full MDI screen Keys for selecting a block from history To access the history and select a block. To accept the selection and show the block on the edit line. To cancel the selection and quit the MDI mode.
Operating manual Save the blocks as a program To save the block history as an independent program, press the "Save" softkey and the CNC will show a list of the programs saved at the CNC. Keys for selecting a block from history To switch windows. To move the cursor thru the elements of the window. 7. To cancel the selection and close the program listing. To save the program: 1. Write the program name in the bottom window. To replace an existing program, select it from the list.
Operating manual MDI MODE Full MDI screen 7. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
USER TABLES 8 User table selection The CNC tables may be accessed from any other operating mode, even while a program is in execution, by pressing the key for these tables. The user tables consist of the following tables: • Zero offset table. • Clamp tables (fixtures). • Table of arithmetic parameters, global, local and common. In order to activate a fixture zero or part zero offset, those values must be previously stored in the relevant CNC table.
Operating manual 8.1 Appearance of the table mode This operating mode consists of several tables. The various tables may be selected using the horizontal softkeys. Some tables are common to all the channels and others belong to each channel. In this case, by default, they show the ones of the active channel; but it is possible to access those of any other channel from the vertical softkey menu. 8.
Operating manual Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). The icon menu offers all the options for the selected table. The group of icons of this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a new set of icons. 8. Display units (millimeters/inches) To toggle the units for the position of the linear axes. Toggling these units does not affect the rotary axes which will always be displayed in degrees.
Operating manual Recall table It restores the values of the table previously saved into a file. Print table It prints the contents of the table out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a file (*.PRN format) at the CNC. USER TABLES Appearance of the table mode 8. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual Zero offset tables This table stores the zero offsets for each axis. There are up to 20 absolute zero offsets and a special one for the PLC. Although the table is common to all the channels, when accessing from a channel, it only shows the axes of that channel. The offsets of other channels may be accessed from the vertical softkey menu. 8. USER TABLES A B Zero offset tables 8.2 C A. Machine axes and display units (millimeters, inches or degrees). B. Zero offsets. C.
Operating manual 8.3 Fixture table This table stores the clamp offsets for each axis. There are up to 10 clamp offsets. Although the table is common to all the channels, when accessing from a channel, it only shows the axes of that channel. The offsets of other channels may be accessed from the vertical softkey menu. A Fixture table USER TABLES 8. B C A. Machine axes and display units (millimeters, inches or degrees). B. Clamp offset. C. Clamp offset value in each axes of the channel.
Operating manual Arithmetic parameter tables There are the following arithmetic parameter tables: • Common parameters. • Global parameters. There is a table for each channel. • Local parameters. 8. The CNC generates a new nesting level for local parameters every time parameters are assigned to a subroutine. A B USER TABLES There are seven tables for each channel, one table per nesting level (7 levels). Arithmetic parameter tables 8.4 A. Parameter list. B. Parameter value.
Operating manual 8.5 Operations with tables 8.5.1 Data editing Select the desired table using the softkey menu: Keys for editing the table data 8. USER TABLES Operations with tables To move the cursor through the table cells. To move the cursor page by page. To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the table. To validate the new value. To ignore the defined value. To edit the table data, proceed as follows: 1. Use the cursor to select the cell whose value is to be changed. 2.
Operating manual Save and recall tables Saving a table It may be used to save the table data, in ASCII format, in a file. After selecting the table whose data is to be saved, press the SAVE icon and the CNC shows a list with the tables that are already saved. To switch windows. To close and open a folder submenu. To move the cursor thru the elements of the window. USER TABLES Keys for selecting a data file 8. Operations with tables 8.5.2 To save the new program.
Operating manual 8.5.3 Find text It is used to find text or a value in the table. To perform the search, press the FIND icon and the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the text or value to be searched. It is also possible to select whether the search must start at the beginning of the table or at the current cursor position. 8. USER TABLES Operations with tables Find text To move the cursor through the elements of the list. It selects an option from a group. To start the search.
TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9 Selecting the tool tables and magazine tables. The CNC tables may be accessed from any other operating mode, even while a program is in execution, by pressing the key for these tables. They may be divided into the following tables: • Tool table. • Active-tools table. • Table for the status of the tool change process. • Tool magazine tables. In order to load a tool in the magazine or in the spindle, that tool must have been previously defined in the corresponding table of the CNC.
Operating manual 9.1 Showing tables and common operations 9.1.1 Table selection This operating mode consists of several tables. The various tables may be selected using the horizontal softkeys. Softkey 9. Table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Showing tables and common operations Tool table. This table defines the tools available and the data associated with each one of them. This table is common to all the magazines. Active-tools table.
Operating manual Search for a text in the tables It is possible to search for a text or a value in the list of tools and magazine positions. The search is carried out from the vertical softkey menu. This icon starts the search. Once the icon has been pressed, the CNC will display a dialog box to define the search criteria. The defined criteria is maintained until a new one is defined. 9. To start or resume the search, press [ENTER] and the focus will position on the first match found.
Operating manual 9.1.3 Save and load the tables From the vertical softkey menu, it is possible to make a backup copy of the table data (recommended). With these files, it is possible to recover the table data when needed. These tables are saved in the an ASCII file. These files may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy disk or at another device (CNC, PC, etc.) connected through Ethernet. By default, they are saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070\ MTB\ DATA" or in the last folder selected by the user. 9.
Operating manual Recall the tables It may be used to restore the data, in ASCII format, of the tables from the files. The tables may be loaded one by one or all of them simultaneously. In either case, the action is carried out from the vertical softkey menu using one of the following icons. Loading all the tables at the same time. To load all the tables at the same time, no table must be selected. See "9.1.1 Table selection" on page 172.
Operating manual 9.1.4 Printing the tables Some of the tables may be printed in a printer accessible from the CNC or as a file (PRN format). When the tables are saved as a file, it may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy disk or at any other device (CNC, PC, etc.) connected through Ethernet. By default, the files are saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070\ USERS\ Reports". In either case, the action is carried out from the vertical softkey menu using the following icon. 9.
Operating manual Tool table This table defines the tools available and the data associated with each one of them. The tool list is common to the whole system, i.e. is common to all the available magazines. Once the tools have been defined, they may be distributed in the various magazines. The table is divided in two panels. To switch panels, press the panel-change key. Tool table 9. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9.2 The left panel shows the list of available tools.
Operating manual 9.2.1 Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu The options of the vertical menuof softkeys depend on which table is active. The vertical softkey menu shows all the options for the selected table. The group of options shown on this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a different set of options. The options shown for the tool table are. Bear in mind that the table is divided into two panels.
Operating manual Recall table It recalls the table data previously saved in a file. See "9.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 174. Bear in mind that loading the tool table initializes the magazine tables and the activetools table. Print table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Tool table 9. It prints the contents of the table out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a file (PRN format) at the CNC. See "9.1.4 Printing the tables" on page 176. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 9.2.2 The tool list The tool list appears on the left panel of the tool table. The list shows the available tools and their position. The CNC updates data of the list every time a tool change is carried out. Tool number It is assigned automatically when the tool is added to the list. It may be modified by the user in the data window. 9. Tool table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Tool name Name identifying the tool defined by the user in the data window.
Operating manual Description of the tool data The tool data appears on the right panel of the tool table. It shows the data of the tool selected on the list. This data must be defined by the user. When using tool life monitoring, the CNC is in charge of updating the value of the actual (real) life. Configuring the tool data display When pressing this icon, the CNC shows a dialog box for selecting the data to be shown. To hide a data, cancel the relevant check box.
Operating manual Tool name Name identifying the tool. This data can also be defined on the tool list. The tool name may be up to 32-characters long. Tool family A tool family is a group of tools that share similar characteristics. This information is used when using an automatic tool changer so the CNC can replace the worn-out or rejected tool with a similar one. Tool table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9.
Operating manual Tool geometry This area shows the data about the tool type and its dimensions. The geometry data depends on the type of tool. The table only shows the data that makes sense for the selected tool. While defining the data, it shows various information graphics depending on the data being defined. On the other hand, the bottom of the screen shows the description of the data currently selected. Access L Length, length wear and edge length.
Operating manual Operation Tool type Turning (A) Diamond. (B) Square. (C) Round. Tool table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9. (A) Surface milling (A) Surface milling endmill. (A) Tapping (A) Cutter. (B) Tap. (A) (B) (C) (B) Measuring probe Others To define the tools that do are not suitable for the proposed operations. Axis orientation in turning. It is defined with an icon that is only displayed when defining a turning (lathe) tool.
Operating manual Machining direction. It is defined with an icon. It indicates the tool's machining direction. Icon Machining direction. Undefined direction. Right-hand machining direction. This data is only shown on tools that are not for turning. "R" - Tool radius This data is only shown on tools that are not for turning. L Tool length. R Tool radius. Lc Cutting length. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE "L" - Tool length Tool table 9. Left-hand machining direction.
Operating manual "B" - Cutter width This data is only shown for turning tools. Tool table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9. A Cutter angle. C Cutting angle. B Cutter width. Lc Cutting length. "Rp" - Tool tip radius Tool tip radius. "RpW" - Tool tip radius wear Tool tip radius wear. The CNC will add this value to the nominal tool tip radius to calculate the actual (real) tool tip radius ("Rp" + "Rp wear"). "Lc" - Cutting length Length of the cutting edge.
Operating manual Tool life monitoring This group shows the data related to tool life monitoring. If a tool has been defined with several offsets, it is possible to manage the status of each one. When managing the live of two or more offsets of the same tool, the list of the magazine positions (magazine table) only shows whether the tool has been rejected or not. Type Machining time (in minutes) or number of operations that the tool may carry out.
Operating manual Special The tool always occupies the same position in the magazine. Custom Data defined by the manufacturer. Data 1 / Data 2 9. These data show, in numerical format, the information selected by the manufacturer. Tool table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Data 3 / Data 4 CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 188 These data show, in binary format, the information selected by the manufacturer. Comment Comment associated with the tool.
Operating manual 9.3 Operations with the tool table 9.3.1 Editing the tool table Initialize table The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY". The table is initialized from the vertical softkey menu. A tool may be added or deleted only when it is selected on the tool list. Both operations are carried out from the vertical softkey menu. Add a tool to the list. Operations with the tool table Adding/removing a tool to/from the list 9.
Operating manual 9.4 Active-tools table This table shows the list of available tools and which one is active in each channel. The table is divided in two panels. To switch panels, press the panel-change key. Active-tools table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9. B A C (A) Tool listing. (B) Active tools. (C) Tool selected on the list. The left panel shows the list of the available tools and the right panel shows the data of the active tool in each channel.
Operating manual Changing the tool of the spindle It is possible to change the tool of the spindles from the active tools panel. The tool to be placed must be defined in the tool table. To change the active tool, follow these steps. 1. Use the cursor to select the active tool to be modified and enter the number of the new tool. 2. Press the [CYCLE START] key to load the tool automatically or the [ENTER] key to update the positions list after a manual tool change. Active-tools table 9. 3.
Operating manual 9.5 Table for the status of the tool change process This screen monitors the tool changes being executed in each channel. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Table for the status of the tool change process 9. It indicates the following for each tool change process: • The type of change selected and the magazine involved. The type of change refers to the type of operation being carried out or to be carried out when executing function M06.
Operating manual Magazine table Up to four different magazines may be configured. Each magazine has a table showing the tool distribution in the magazine and which table is in the spindle and on each holder of the changer arm (if any). The CNC updates the table data every time a tool is changed. A B Magazine table 9. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9.6 (A) Magazine positions. (B) Magazine information. The table is divided in two panels. The left panel shows the list of magazine positions.
Operating manual 9.6.1 Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu The options of the vertical menuof softkeys depend on which table is active. The vertical softkey menu shows all the options for the selected table. The group of options shown on this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a different set of options. The options shown for the tool table are. 9.
Operating manual Recall table It recalls the table data previously saved in a file. See "9.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 174. Bear in mind that loading the magazine tool initializes the active-tools table. Print table It enables or disables the magazine position selected with the cursor. Resetting the magazine It eliminates the error status of the tool manager. This icon is only available when an error occurs at the tool manager.
Operating manual 9.6.2 List of magazine positions The list of magazine positions appears on the left panel of the tool magazine table. For each position, it indicates whether it is free, disabled or has a tool. For each tool, it shows the remaining life time (when using tool life monitoring) and the family it belongs to. Magazine position 9. The status of a position is indicated with a symbol next to the position number.
Operating manual Magazine information The right panel shows different information about the status of the tool magazine and the tool changer arm. This information is grouped as follows: A B C Magazine table 9. TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE 9.6.3 D (A) Magazine status. (B) Tool in the claws of the changer arm. (C) Tool selected on the list. (D) Magazine data. Magazine status This area shows the operation being carried out in the magazine. In standby: The magazine is in standby.
Operating manual Tool information It shows the data related to the magazine of the tool selected from the list. The "status" led informs about the tool status. Green The tool is available. Yellow The tool life is about to expire. Red The tool is expired (worn out) or has been rejected by the PLC. Magazine data 9. Magazine table TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Description of the type of magazine. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 198 To show and hide this information, press the information softkey.
Operating manual 9.7 Operations with the magazine table 9.7.1 Loading / unloading tools to / from the magazine The tools may be loaded and unloaded to/from the magazine manually or automatically. When done manually, the positions list must be updated. Manual load/unload The operator places the tools in the spindle and the CNC places the tool in the magazine. The positions list is updated automatically. Initialize table The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY".
Operating manual Magazine management using the positions list. This type of management is only valid for loading tools manually. It lets update the list of positions after having placed the tools directly in the magazine, without using the CNC. 1. Select a magazine position from the list and enter the number of the tool it occupies it. 2. Press [ENTER] to update the positions list. 9.
Operating manual Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm A tool is loaded/unloaded to/from the claws (holders) of the changer arm using the vertical softkey menu. To insert a tool in the holders of the changer arm (when available), it must be placed in the magazine. Ground tools cannot be placed in the claws (holders) of the tool changer arm. Nor can the tools that are in the holders of the tool changer arm be inserted in the spindle. 9. 1.
202 TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE Operations with the magazine table Operating manual 9. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
UTILITIES MODE 10 Utilities mode selection The utilities mode may be accessed from any other operating mode, even while a program is in execution, by pressing the relevant key. Operations in this work mode This work mode shows the files that may be accessed from the CNC and may be used for the following operations: • See the files stored at the CNC, in a floppy disk or at another CNC (or PC) connected via Ethernet. • Create new folders to save files.
Operating manual 10.1 Appearance of the utilities mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This mode only has one screen. Standard configuration UTILITIES MODE Appearance of the utilities mode 10. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 204 The standard configuration of this work mode, described in this manual corresponds to the one supplied by Fagor.
Operating manual 10.1.1 Screen description The utilities mode screen shows the following information: 10. UTILITIES MODE B A. Folder tree. It may show the folders of the CNC, of a floppy disk or another CNC (or PC) connected via Ethernet. Appearance of the utilities mode A B. List of files saved in the selected folder. To switch windows, press the relevant key. Softkey menu When selecting the utilities mode, the horizontal softkey menu will show the options related to this work mode.
Operating manual 10.1.2 Window description Folder tree This window shows the folders that may be accessed from the CNC, as well their structure. Besides the CNC folders, it may show those of a floppy disk or another CNC (or PC) connected via Ethernet. UTILITIES MODE Appearance of the utilities mode 10. The folders may contain files and other folders. Icon Description It contains no folders. It contains no folders and they are not shown here. It contains folders and they are shown here.
Operating manual Attributes. Modifiable and hidden files Only the letters of the attributes currently selected will be shown. Those not selected will appear as "_" . H The file is hidden and it will not appear when selecting a program for editing or execution. Remember that a hidden file can still be deleted if its name is known. To prevent that (if so wished) its "modifiable" attribute should be removed. 10. Select files from the list To copy, rename, delete, etc.
Operating manual 10.1.3 Vertical softkey menu (icons) The icon menu always shows all the icons related to the Utilities mode. The group of icons of this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a new set of icons. UTILITIES MODE Appearance of the utilities mode 10. List of icons Cut Copies the selected files on the clipboard. After pasting the content of the clipboard, the files are deleted from the folder.
Operating manual Hidden file It is used to changed the "hidden" attribute of the selected files. This attribute allows protecting the files so they are not displayed when selecting a program to be edited or executed. The attributes column shows the letter -H- indicating that the program will be hidden (not visible). It is used for deleting the selected folder or files.
Operating manual 10.2 Utilities (Softkeys) 10.2.1 Sorted by It is used to order the list of files. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the different ordering options. To return to the previous menu, press the key for the previous menu. Utilities (Softkeys) UTILITIES MODE 10. The file list may be ordered alphabetically, by size, by data or by type. When pressing the same ordering criteria twice, the CNC toggles from ascending to descending and vice versa.
Operating manual 10.2.3 Search in files It is used to search files. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box where the following data may be defined: Find in file A D E To move the cursor through the elements of the list. UTILITIES MODE C Utilities (Softkeys) 10. B To activate/deactivate the selection box (C). To start or cancel the defined search. A. Description of the files to be searched.
Operating manual 10.2.4 Select all It selects all the files of the list. The selection will be canceled by moving the cursor. To add or remove a file from the selection, keep the [CTRL] key pressed and place the cursor on the file and press [SPACE] key. Keys to select a folder To move the cursor thru the elements of the window. Utilities (Softkeys) UTILITIES MODE 10. To move the cursor page by page. To move the cursor to the beginning or end of the list.
Operating manual 10.2.7 Protection passwords The passwords may be used to define each of the codes that the user will have to enter in order to access certain CNC functions. If entered correctly, it stores it and it does not request it again unless the CNC is turned off. If the password is wrong, the requested action cannot be carried out and it requests it again every time. Press the "Passwords" softkey to access the password setting screen. The following passwords may be defined.
Operating manual Machine parameters for kinetics It is requested when trying to carry out the following actions in the machine parameter tables for the kinematics: If not set, it will apply the password used in the rest of the machine parameters. • Modifying the value of a parameter. • Initialize a table. Utilities (Softkeys) UTILITIES MODE 10. • Loading a table. How to set the protection passwords Press the "Passwords" softkey to access the password setting screen.
Operating manual 10.2.8 Data safety backup. Backup - Restore This option may be used to make a backup copy of the data of the MTB folder in order to be able to restore this configuration later on if necessary. The backup is saved in a single file. Both the folder being backed up and the file name it is saved in may be configured. When not indicated otherwise, it makes a backup of the "MTB" folder and it saves it in the mtb.r file in unit –A:–.
Operating manual Utilities (Softkeys) UTILITIES MODE 10. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
PLC 11 In this operating mode, the PLC may be accessed to check its operation or the status of the different PLC variables. It is also possible to edit and analyze the PLC program as well as the message and error files of the PLC. MDI mode selection The PLC mode may be accessed either using the user key customized for it or from the tasks window. The task window may be accessed with key combination [CTRL]+[A].
Operation manual 11.1 Appearance of the PLC mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This operating mode may be displayed with several screens. Each of them corresponds to a PLC service. The exchange between the different services is carried out with the list of services. PLC Appearance of the PLC mode 11. 8070 CNC (SOFT V03.0X) 218 The different services overlap each other.
Operation manual 11.1.1 Screen description The PLC mode screen shows the following information. A B PLC C D A. Service window. Appearance of the PLC mode 11. It shows a list of the services available in the PLC environment. B. Data window. It shows the screen associated with the selected service, if any. The screens of the different services overlap each other. If several services active, it is possible to switch from one to another using the change key, if it has been set accordingly.
Operation manual 11.1.2 Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icon menu always shows all the icons associated with the active PLC service. The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). List of icons PLC Appearance of the PLC mode 11.
Operation manual "Programs" service This service is used for managing the PLC project and its files. The PLC project may consist of several files edited in any of the following languages: • Equations or mnemonics (extension *.PLC). • C language (extension *.C). PLC project 11. PLC Files making up the PLC project Selecting the PLC project, it shows or hides the list of its files. "Programs" service 11.2 PLC project The PLC project is a set of files that, once compiled, generate the PLC program.
Operation manual 11.2.1 PLC project (softkeys) These options are used to create a PLC project and compile it to create the executable PLC program. PLC project "Add file" It is used to add a file to the PLC project. This file may be a new one or an existing one. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of the available files. PLC "Programs" service 11. Keys for selecting a service To switch windows. To move the cursor through the elements of the list. To add the selected file.
Operation manual 11.2.2 Files of the PLC project PLC (Softkey) When selecting a program of the PLC project at the service window, the softkey menu will offers the following options. Files of the PLC project "Edit" It is used to edit the selected PLC file. Selecting this option access the editing window (section on "11.3 Program editing" in this chapter). Selecting this option access the monitoring window (section on "11.5 Program monitoring" in this chapter).
Operation manual 11.3 Program editing To edit a program, select it at the service window and select the "Edit" option of the softkey menu. The CNC will access the program editor and will show the contents of the selected program. To close the edit window, press [ESC]. PLC Program editing 11. Editor description The editing window shows the following information: A B C A. Title bar. Name of the program selected for editing.
Operation manual 11.4 Program editing (softkeys) 11.4.1 Analyze It analyzes the program searching for errors. The errors found will be displayed in the "Outputs" service window. To close this window and return to the editor, press [ESC]. To return to the editor without closing the window, press the screen switching key. PLC 11.4.2 File It is used to restore, save, import or print a file. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options.
Operation manual 11.4.3 Undo To "undo" the last modifications made. The modifications are undone one by one starting from the most recent one. 11.4.4 Operations with blocks PLC Program editing (softkeys) 11. It is used to copy, cut and paste the information of a block or set of blocks and export this information as an independent program. This option is only available when there is a text selected in the program or on the clipboard.
Operation manual 11.4.5 Find/Replace It is used for searching for a line or a text in a program. It can also replace a text with another text. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the line number or the text to look for. When defining a text search, certain options may also be defining that allow: A. Replacing the text being searched with another in the program. D. Select whether the search starts at the beginning of the program or at the cursor position.
Operation manual 11.4.6 Customizing It is used for personalizing the appearance and properties of the editing window. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the available options. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu. Customizing "Appearance" (looks) PLC Program editing (softkeys) 11. It is used for personalizing the look of the different elements of the editing window and the colors of the elements of the program.
Operation manual Program monitoring To monitor a program, select it from the list of the service window and select the "Monitoring" option of the softkey menu. The CNC will display the monitoring window and it will show the instructions of the selected program. To close the monitoring window, press [ESC]. 11. The editing window shows the following information: A PLC Description of the monitoring window Program monitoring 11.5 B C A. Title bar.
Operation manual 11.6 Program monitoring (softkeys) When selecting the "Monitoring" option of the softkey menu, the following options will appear. Monitoring "Size +" Every time this softkey is pressed, the size of the text will increase. PLC Program monitoring (softkeys) 11. Monitoring "Size -" Every time this softkey is pressed, the size of the text will decrease. Monitoring "Bold" When selecting this option, the text of the program appears in bold.
Operation manual 11.7 "Commands" service The "Commands" service is used to debug the PLC program execution by taking advantage of the possibility to execute the various parts of the program separately (first cycle, main module and periodic module). This service also offers the possibility of starting up and interrupting the execution of the PLC program. When selecting this service, the horizontal softkey menu offers all the options associated with this service.
Operation manual 11.8 "Outputs" service The "Outputs" service shows the following information: • The result of generating (compiling) the PLC program. • The result of analyzing a file of mnemonics. • The result of text search in the files making up the PLC project. PLC "Outputs" service 11. Pressing the "Show" softkey accesses the screen of this service that shows this information. To close the window, press [ESC].
Operation manual 11.8.1 Options of the "Outputs" service When accessing the "Outputs" service, the softkeys will show the following option. Outputs "Compiling info" It shows the result of compiling (generating) the PLC program. The screen shows a list of warning or errors detected when compiling the PLC program. After selecting a warning or error from the list, it is possible to go to the erroneous line by pressing the relevant icon. To select the previous or next message or error.
Operation manual 11.9 "Logic analyzer" service The "Logic analyzer" service is used to analyze the behavior of the logic PLC signals according to a time base and certain trigger conditions set by the user. Up to 8 PLC variables or expressions may be analyzed at the same time and the result of the analysis (the traces) will appear on a graphic interface that facilitates the interpretation of the data. Once the done capturing data, the user may: PLC "Logic analyzer" service 11.
Operation manual 11.9.1 Editing logic analyzer data In order to capture trace data, the user must enter the variables or expressions to be analyzed, the trigger type and conditions as well as the time based to be used to display the captured values. To edit this data, select the graphic area of the logic analyzer and press the "Edit view" softkey to place the cursor on the data editing area. To move the cursor whitin a data. To display the drop list menus. To validate the defined data.
Operation manual The value is given in milliseconds or microseconds according to the active units and the selected value will be displayed in the information area. There is a mark that changes states every 2ms. PLC "Logic analyzer" service 11. With a time base of 10ms, 20ms and 4ms it will look like this. While the graphic window is selected, use the "+" and "-" keys to divide or multiply this time base by two. Start distance / Trigger distance This data is only shown when there is a trace.
Operation manual 11.9.2 Save, load and reset the analyzer configuration Save the configuration It is used to save the current configuration of the logic analyzer (PLC variables and expressions, trigger conditions, graphic traces) into a file. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a list of trace files (TRC) already saved. To save the current configuration: Load the configuration It is used to recover a logic analyzer configuration that has been stored earlier.
Operation manual 11.9.3 Execute and analyze trace Execute trace / Stop trace It used to start or stop the data capture to display the traces. Analyze trace It is used to analyze the different graphic aspects of the trace. PLC "Logic analyzer" service 11. When selecting this option, the softkey menu shows the options available for analyzing the trace. To return to the main menu, press the key for the previous menu.
Operation manual 11.9.4 Customize the appearance of the logic analyzer It is used to customize the looks of the different elements of the logic analyzer. When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box with the options available for customizing. Set aspect PLC "Logic analyzer" service 11. To move the cursor through the elements of the list. To show the color palette. To select a color from the palette Accep the selection in the color palette It cancels the selection in the color palette.
Operation manual 11.10 "Monitoring" service This service is used to analyze the status of the various PLC variables and resources. When selecting the "Monitoring" option at the service window, it will show a list with the three resource files used last. This will let you recover one of them without having to define it again. PLC "Monitoring" service 11. Pressing the "Show" softkey access the service screen. If a file was selected from the list, it will show the resources defined in it.
Operation manual 11.10.1 Description of resource tables As mentioned earlier, the user resources and symbols defined are displayed in different tables. Each table shows the following information. Timers This table shows the timers and user defined symbols for the timers and their status. This table has the following fields: M Timer status: S - Stopped. T - Timing. D - Disabled. E Status of the Enable input (TEN). R Status of the Reset input (TRS) T Status output. ET Elapsed time.
Operation manual 11.10.2 Definition of the table resources Each table shows the following resources and user symbols: Timer table • Timers (T1...T256). • User symbols defined for the timers. PLC "Monitoring" service 11. Counter table • Counters (C1...C256). • User symbols defined for the counters. Register table • Registers (R1...R1024). • User symbols defined for the registers. • PLC-CNC register variables. Binary resource table • Inputs (I1...I1024) and outputs (O1...O1024). • Marks (M1...
Operation manual 11.10.3 Options of the "Monitoring" service (softkeys). When accessing the "Monitoring" option of the softkey menu, the following options will be available. Save set It is used to save the set of defined resources into a file. When selecting this option, the CNC displays a window with the list of the files (.MON) currently saved. To save a set of defined resources: Load set It is used to recover the set of resources previously saved into a file. PLC 2.
Operation manual 11.11 "Cross references" service The "Cross references" service may be used to obtain information about the PLC resources being used in the PLC project. Pressing the "Show" softkey accesses the window of this service. To close the crossreference window, press [ESC]. PLC "Cross references" service 11. Description The screen of this service looks like this: A B C A. Name of the resources being used by the PLC project. B. File of the PLC project where the resource is being used.
Operation manual 11.11.1 Options of the "Cross reference" service (softkeys) When accessing the "Cross reference" service, the softkey menu will offer the following options: Inputs It shows information about the inputs. Outputs PLC Marks It shows information about the marks. Registers It shows information about the registers. Timers "Cross references" service 11. It shows information about the outputs. It shows information about the timers. Counters It shows information about the counters.
Operation manual 11.12 "Statistics" service The "Statistics" service may be used to obtain information about the execution times of the PLC and the files making up the PLC project. Pressing the "Show" softkey access the service screen. To close the statistics screen, press [ESC]. PLC "Statistics" service 11. Description The screen of this service looks like this: A B A. Execution time-table. This table shows the following data (from left to right): • Modules making up the PLC program.
Operation manual 11.12.1 Options of the "Statistics" service (softkeys) Refresh It refreshes the table information. Print It is used to print the tables out to a printer connected to the CNC or to a file (*.PRN) at the CNC. When printing to a file, it is saved in the folder: Print destination PLC When selecting this option, the CNC shows a dialog box requesting the destination for the file (printer or file). When printing to a file, it is possible to select the name and location of the file.
Operation manual 11.13 "Messages" service The "Messages" service may be used to edit the texts associated with PLC messages and errors. These files may also be displayed and edited (and thus translated into other languages) using any text editor. PLC "Messages" service 11. Th e m e ss ag e a nd e rror files ar e s tore d in th e fold er : "C:\CNC8070\MTB\PLC\LANG"\" corresponding to the language active at the CNC.
Operation manual 11.13.1 Options of the "Messages" service (softkeys) Save It saves the message and error table into a file in ASCII format (*.MEF). The contents of the table may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy disk or in another CNC (or PC) via Ethernet. Load It prints the message and error table out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a file (*.PRN format) at the CNC. New message It is used to define a new message in the table. PLC Print "Messages" service 11.
Operation manual 11.13.2 Editing the message and error table Messages To add a new message to the table, press the "New message" softkey. The CNC adds a new row to the table and it identifies it with the label -MSG-, indicating that it corresponds to a message. PLC "Messages" service 11. To edit or modify the table data, use the cursor to select the cell whose value is to be changed and define the data as follows: • The number and text of the message is entered directly from the keyboard.
Operation manual 11.13.3 Displaying PLC messages When activating a message (marks "MSG1" through "MSG256"), the PLC message window (top right ) shows the message number and its associated text. If the message has been defined so it shows a file with additional information, it will be displayed at full screen (if the file does not exist, a blue screen will be displayed). If there are several active messages, it will display the one with highest priority (the one with lowest number).
Operation manual 11.13.4 Displaying PLC errors When activating an error (marks "ERR1" through "ERR256"), part-program execution is interrupted and the center of the screen displays a window with the error number and its associated text. Error window When there is an active error, no other action but deleting it is allowed. PLC "Messages" service 11. 8070 CNC (SOFT V03.0X) 252 Although the error window disappears from the screen when pressing [ESC], the error state is not eliminated.
Operation manual 11.13.5 Save, load and print a message and error table Save table To save the table data, press the "Save" softkey and the CNC will show a list with the files saved at the CNC. To save the table data: 1. Select the destination folder. The file will be saved with the extension: *.MEF. Load table To recover the table data, press the "Load" softkey, the CNC will show a list with the files available at the CNC. PLC 3. Press [ENTER] to save the file or [ESC] to cancel the operation.
Operation manual PLC "Messages" service 11. 8070 CNC (SOFT V03.
MACHINE PARAMETERS 12 In order for the machine tool to be able to properly execute the programmed instructions, the CNC must know the specific data of the machine such as feedrates, accelerations, feedback, automatic tool change, etc. This data is set by the machine manufacturer and must be defined in the machine parameter table. Selecting the machine parameter tables The machine parameter tables may be accessed either using the user key if it has been set accordingly or from the task window.
Operating manual Parameter setting To set the machine parameter tables, proceed as follows: 1. Edit the values of the tables. First, set the general machine parameters because they define the axes of the machine, thus the axis machine parameters. MACHINE PARAMETERS 12. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 256 The general machine parameters can also be used to define the data for the cross compensation.
Operating manual Appearance of the machine parameter tables When this mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This operating mode consists of several tables. The various tables may be selected using the horizontal softkeys. If while one of the tables is selected, the previous menu key is pressed, that table will be deselected. 12. The available machine parameter tables are: • Axis and spindle parameters. • Jog parameters.
Operating manual 12.1.1 Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). The icon menu offers all the options for the selected table. The group of icons of this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a new set of icons. MACHINE PARAMETERS Appearance of the machine parameter tables 12.
Operating manual Activate TEACH-IN It is used for activating the TEACH-IN work mode in order to set the leadscrew and cross compensation tables. MACHINE PARAMETERS Appearance of the machine parameter tables 12. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 12.2 Parameter table description The machine parameter tables have the following structure: A B Parameter table description MACHINE PARAMETERS 12. C D E F G A. Name of the selected machine parameter table. B. Parameter list. C. Parameter value, set by the user. D. Units used to define the parameter. E. Limit values for the parameter. F. Default value of the parameter. G. Parameter description. The section on "12.3.
Operating manual 12.2.1 "M" function setting table This table is accessed using the M-function machine parameter "DATA" and it has the following structure: A C D E F G MACHINE PARAMETERS B Parameter table description 12. A. Name of the selected machine parameter table. B. Order number. C. List of user defined "M" functions. D. Type of synchronism. E. Time for execution time estimate. F. Associated subroutine. G. Parameter description. The section on "12.3.
Operating manual 12.2.2 Compensation table There are two types of compensation table: • Leadscrew error compensation, which is accessed with the axis machine parameter "COMPENSATION". • Cross compensation, which is accessed with the general machine parameter "CROSS COMP". These compensation tables have the following structure: A Parameter table description MACHINE PARAMETERS 12. B C D E F A. Name of the selected machine parameter table. B. Compensation point. C. User defined axis position.
Operating manual 12.3 Operations with tables 12.3.1 Data editing and validation Use the softkey menu to select the desired machine parameter table. To edit the table data, proceed as follows: 1. Use the cursor to select the parameter whose value is to be set. 2. Key in the desired value. If [SUP] is pressed, the parameter will assume the default value. Certain parameters can only assume specific values. These parameters will be identified as follows. The parameter has a list of options.
Operating manual 12.3.2 Save and recall tables Saving a table It may be used to save the table data, in ASCII format, in a file. Operations with tables MACHINE PARAMETERS 12. Use the softkey menu to select the table whose data is to be saved. If no table is selected, all the data of all the tables will be saved. After selecting the table whose data is to be saved, press the SAVE icon and the CNC shows a list with the tables that are already saved.
Operating manual 12.3.3 Find text It is used to find text or a value in the table. To perform the search, press the FIND icon and the CNC will show a dialog box requesting the text or value to be searched. It is also possible to select whether the search must start at the beginning of the table or at the current cursor position. MACHINE PARAMETERS Operations with tables 12. Find text To move the cursor through the elements of the list. It selects an option from a group. To start the search.
Operating manual Operations with tables MACHINE PARAMETERS 12. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
SETUP ASSISTANCE 13 The set of utilities of the setup assistance is meant to speed up and simplify the machine setup procedure. The setup assistance offers the following utilities. • The oscilloscope. • The circularity (roundness) test. • The bode diagram. It must be borne in mind that these utilities are assistance tools that only show the system's response to the various adjustments; it is always up to the technician to choose the best adjustment.
Operating manual The circularity (roundness) test This tool helps improve and adjust the axis reversal peak, an effect that appears when the axes reverse their moving direction. With this utility, a circle may be executed with the axes and graphically show the result. This graphic shows the difference between the actual (real) coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated at each point. SETUP ASSISTANCE 13.
Operating manual Oscilloscope The oscilloscope is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives. This utility can graphically show 4 previously selected variables, modify their values and check the different responses of the system. Using the oscilloscope, it is possible to edit the CNC's machine parameters that affect the adjustment; it is also possible to modify at the Sercos® drives the variables that have writing permission.
Operating manual 13.1.1 Interface description The screen of the oscilloscope function looks like this, with two clearly different parts. The left side and the lower side show the data of the variables to be shown, the trigger data, the time base and the parameters that may be acted upon. The top right side shows the variables graphically. Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. The graphics window It is the area showing a graphic representation of the selected variables.
Operating manual Trigger data In this area, the user may select the trigger conditions. The options offered by this trigger data area are: Trigger It indicates when the data capture begins. If not selected, the data capture begins as soon as the user gives the command to begin. The "Flank", "Level" and "Position" data are ignored. It indicates which variable or channel (CH1, CH2, CH3, CH4) is to be used as reference or trigger condition. Flank Oscilloscope Channel 13.
Operating manual Softkey menu Horizontal softkey menu The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options: Softkey CONFIG It access the configuration screen. It may be used to define which variables will be displayed, their scale, colors, time base, the Trigger, the trigger condition, the parameters to act upon, etc. Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. Softkey DATA It accesses the data processing submenu.
Operating manual Vertical softkey menu Depending on which data has the focus, the vertical softkeys show different options. Focus on a variable of a channel When the focus is on any of the variables, the vertical softkeys will be: The scale of the graphic may be changed with the "scale" softkeys. The new scale value will appear on the graphic next to the corresponding variable. This softkey may also be used to center the graphics.
Operating manual Focus on the "C1" or "C2" field Cursors "C1" and "C2" may be used to analyze each signal of the last data capture. These two cursors may be used to obtain the position in milliseconds of each signal and the time difference between them "∆". When the focus is on one of the fields "C1" or "C2", the following vertical softkeys will appear. Takes the cursor to the beginning. Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. Takes the cursor to the end. Takes the cursor to the trigger.
Operating manual 13.1.2 Configuration screen The configuration screen may be accessed with the horizontal softkey "CONFIG". This screen looks like this with two clearly different areas. The left side shows the data of the variables to be displayed, the trigger data and the time base. The right side shows the parameters to be acted upon and the amount to increase/decrease the values of those parameters. Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13.
Operating manual 13.1.3 Configure and execute the oscilloscope function In the oscilloscope mode, from a single screen, it is possible to select the variables to be analyzed, the trigger conditions and the machine parameters of the CNC or the drive that may be modified. Operating procedure Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. Execute a part-program to move the axis or axes to be adjusted. Once the program is running, go into the adjustment mode and access the oscilloscope function.
Operating manual 13.1.4 Machine parameter editing Here is a list of machine parameters and variables of the drive that may be modified from the oscilloscope. The new values are assumed by the CNC after pressing [ENTER] and they are maintained until the unit is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the changes must be saved so they can be effective next time the CNC is turned on. Use the VALIDATE softkey to save the data.
Operating manual Variables that may be modified at the Sercos drive Oscilloscope SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. Drive Name Update CP1 CP1.axis Immediate CP2 CP2.axis Immediate CP3 CP3.axis Immediate CP30 CP30[set].axis Immediate CP31 CP31[set].axis Immediate CP32 CP32[set].axis Immediate NP1 NP1.axis Immediate RP1 RP1.axis Immediate RP2 RP2.axis Immediate RP3 RP3.axis Immediate RP4 RP4.axis Immediate RP51 RP51.axis Immediate RP52 RP52.axis Immediate RP53 RP53.
Operating manual Saving, loading and resetting the condigurations When defining a new configuration of variables to be displayed and parameters modified at the oscilloscope, the system allows saving that configuration into a file. Likewise, the system allows loading a configuration that was saved previously or resetting the current configuration. Save Also, it is possible to rename the new configuration whose extension must be "osc".
Operating manual 13.2 The Bode diagram The Bode diagram is an assistance tool for adjusting the CNC and the drives. This utility may be used to obtain the Bode diagram of the response amplitude depending on the frequency of the input signal. The Bode diagram SETUP ASSISTANCE 13.
Operating manual 13.2.1 Interface description The Bode screen looks like this with a single area for the graphics window that shows the Bode diagram. Besides the Bode diagram, the graphics window shows in dark blue the maximum and minimum gains, in black the gain and frequency values of each line of the grid and in light blue the maximum and minimum values obtained when analyzing the axis i The Bode diagram SETUP ASSISTANCE 13.
Operating manual Softkey menu There are some horizontal and vertical softkeys for changing the various options: Horizontal softkey menu The Bode diagram SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options: Softkey ANALYZE AXIS This softkey begins the estimation of the frequency response of the selected axis by means of the options. Softkey END ANALYSIS This softkey ends the estimation of the frequency response of the selected axis by means of the options.
Operating manual Amplitude: Amplitude of the sinusoidal signal that is generated. % Jerk warning: Factor over the jerk parameter to issue the "jerk exceeded" warning. Settle T.: Waiting time from when it starts generating the signal for each frequency until the data is being taken into account. Initial frequency: Frequency from which the analysis begins. Final Frequency: Last frequency being analyzed.
Operating manual Axis color: Grid color. Vertical softkey menu When defining a new configuration, the system permits saving that configuration in a file. Likewise, the system permits loading a previously saved configuration. The Bode diagram SETUP ASSISTANCE 13. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 284 The vertical softkey menu offers the options to save and load configurations: Softkey SAVE Press the "save" softkey to save the current configuration.
Operating manual The circularity (roundness) test This tool helps improve and adjust the axis reversal peak, an effect that appears when the axes reverse their moving direction. With this utility, a circle may be executed with the axes and graphically show the result. This graphic shows the difference between the actual (real) coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated at each point. This difference is shown projected radially.
Operating manual 13.3.1 Interface description The screen of the circularity test looks like this, with two clearly different parts. A graphics window that shows the result of the test and a data area for interacting with the system. SETUP ASSISTANCE The circularity (roundness) test 13. The graphics window It is the area that shows, graphically, the result of the test. The graphic shows the two moving axes and the theoretical circle of the interpolation that will be carried out.
Operating manual The data area It is the area where the user interacts with the system. It offers a set of data for defining the graphic environment, the subroutine that will be used to generate the machine movement and the machine parameters involved in the adjustment. Selecting one of the data frames the group of parameters it belongs to. • Scale or value in microns of each division. • Error margin. Percentage of the area that is occupied by the error margin (divisions area).
Operating manual Softkey menu Horizontal softkey menu The horizontal softkey menu offers the following options. Softkey SIMPLE. SETUP ASSISTANCE The circularity (roundness) test 13. It captures the data of a full circle. Softkey CONTINUOUS. It captures data continuously. Softkey STOP It stops the data capture. This softkey is shown when data capture is running. i This softkey only stops the data capture. It does not stop the movement of the axes.
Operating manual 13.3.2 Configuring and executing the circularity (roundness) test The process consists in executing a circle with the axes of the machine and verifying it on its graphic representation. The graphic shows the difference between the actual (real) coordinate obtained from the feedback device and the theoretical coordinate calculated in that point. This difference is shown projected radially.
Operating manual 13.3.3 Configure the graphic environment This operation may be carried out before or during the test. If they are modified during the test, the screen is cleared and the graphic representation goes on. The following graphic characteristics may be defined from the data window. • Number of divisions on both sides of the theoretical circle. • Scale or value in microns of each division. • Error margin. Percentage of the area that is occupied by the error margin (divisions area).
Operating manual 13.3.4 Define and execute the movement subroutine In order to run the test, the axes of the machine must be executing a circular interpolation. The axes must be moving before initiating the point capture and they must keep moving during the whole process. To achieve this, a repetitive movement must be executed. The movement of the axes is managed from the operator panel. The softkey menu only controls the data capture for the graphics. 13.
Operating manual 13.3.5 Data capture for the graphic Once the graphic representation has been defined and the machine axes are being interpolated, the point capture for the graphics may begin. The point capture is initiated from the softkey menu. The point capture may be either simple, where the graph is made once (a single whole circle), or continuous where the graph is redrawn for every interpolation of the machine (after every whole circle).
Operating manual 13.3.6 Adjustment of the machine parameters involved The best adjustment of the backlash peak may require modifying the value of certain machine parameters. This may be done directly in this window, thus without having to go to the machine parameter table. When turning the CNC on, it assumes the new values in the CNC tables and/or in the drive tables accordingly. When changing these values, the changes are effective immediately and are assumed by the CNC until the unit is turned off.
Operating manual Password-protected parameters If the machine parameters are protected, a password will be requested when trying to modify them. If entered correctly, it stores it and it does not request it again unless the CNC is turned off. If the password is wrong, the values cannot be modified and it requests it again every time. The test may be executed even when not knowing the access password, but the machine parameters cannot be changed.
Operating manual 13.3.7 Validate the changes and save the configuration used Validate the parameters The new data is assumed by the CNC until the unit is turned off. Once the setup is completed, the changes must be saved so they can be effective next time the CNC is turned on. Save and load the configuration The system permits saving the current configuration into a file in ASCII format (extension "TST"). This file only contains the configuration.
Operating manual 13.3.8 Machine parameters that may be modified General machine parameters SETUP ASSISTANCE The circularity (roundness) test 13.
DDSSETUP 14 This operating mode may be used to set up Sercos drives by editing their parameters and variables. DDSSetup mode selection The DDSSetup mode may be accessed either using the user key customized for it or from the tasks window. The task window may be accessed with key combination [CTRL]+[A]. What can you do in this work mode? In short, this operating mode offers the following operations: • See the list of Sercos drives connected to the CNC. • Change the access level for drive parameters.
Operating manual 14.1 Appearance of the DDSSetup mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This operating mode consists of several services. As these services are being activated, they overlap each other. If several services active, it is possible to switch from one to another using the relevant key, if it has been set accordingly. DDSSETUP Appearance of the DDSSetup mode 14. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 14.1.1 Screen description The DDSSetup screen shows the following information. A C A. Title bar that shows the name of the active service. B. Main window. C. Command bar. DDSSETUP B Appearance of the DDSSetup mode 14. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 14.1.2 Vertical softkey menu (icons) List of drives. Shows the list of Sercos drives connected to the CNC. It shows a short description of each drive. DDSSETUP Appearance of the DDSSetup mode 14. Drive accessing level change. Change the access level for drive parameters and variables. This softkey shows a window that requests the password to quit the basic level and access a new level. "Parameters and variables" service. Shows the list of parameters and variables of the drive.
Operating manual List of drives This service shows a list of Sercos drives connected to the CNC. For each drive, it shows the name of the axis associated with it, its identifier and a short description for it, such as software version, motor ID and the ID of the drive itself. This screen is the one shown by default when accessing the DDSSetup. It can also be accessed from any other service using the relevant softkey. DDSSETUP 14. List of drives 14.
Operating manual 14.3 Command bar The command bar is available in various services of the DDSSetup mode. From the command bar, it is possible to execute different commands of the drive, check variables and modify their value is they may be written. The command bar may be selected with the window changing key, same as the rest of the screen elements or using its associated softkey. DDSSETUP Command bar 14. Executing commands of the drive The drop list offers the following commands.
Operating manual Variables may be identified using their mnemonic or their Sercos identifier. Refer to the drive's manual to know the list of available variables. S36 Consulting the variable SV1 (Sercos ID = 36). RV9 = 23 It assigns the value of 23 to the variable RV9. S36 = 100 It assigns the value of 100 to variable S36 (Sercos ID = 36). If not indicated otherwise, it accesses the variables of the drive selected in the service.
Operating manual 14.4 Changing the drives accessing level The parameters, variables and commands of the drive are organized by access levels. To access each parameter, the drive must be configured at the access level required by that parameter. A password is needed to access each level. DDSSETUP Changing the drives accessing level 14. This softkey is used to change the access level for drive parameters.
Operating manual –Parameters and variables– service. This service shows the list of parameters and/or variables of the drive. It is selected with the VIEW softkey of the horizontal menu. DDSSETUP 14. The command bar is located at the bottom of the window. See "14.3 Command bar" on page 302. Selection of the elements to be displayed The VIEW softkey of the horizontal menu may be used to choose displaying either the parameters and variables, only the parameters or only the variables.
Operating manual How to make a backup copy of the data The DATA softkey of the horizontal menu offers a series of options to make a backup copy of the values. • The SAVE softkey saves the values of the parameters and variables into a file. • The LOAD softkey restores the values of the parameters and variables from a previously saved file. DDSSETUP –Parameters and variables– service. 14. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual –Error management– service. This service shows the list of errors detected by the drive. The errors are shown in the order they come up. Once the cause of the error has been corrected, the errors may be reset with the ERROR RESET softkey of the horizontal menu. DDSSETUP 14. –Error management– service. 14.6 The command bar is located at the bottom of the window. See "14.3 Command bar" on page 302.
Operating manual 14.7 –Monitoring– service This service monitors the value of the parameters and variables of the drive. The user selects the variables and parameters to be monitored. DDSSETUP –Monitoring– service 14. The command bar is located at the bottom of the window. See "14.3 Command bar" on page 302. List of variables or parameters The ADD softkey shows a window where one can select the variables or parameters to be monitored and they will be shown on the screen.
Operating manual –Information– service This service monitors two types of information. It shows the status of the operation being carried out at the drive, on the other hand it shows the status of the digital inputs and outputs of the drive. The command bar is located at the bottom of the window. See "14.3 Command bar" on page 302. The OPERATION STATUSsoftkey of the horizontal menu gives access to this option. DDSSETUP Monitoring the status of the operations of the drive 14.
Operating manual Type of inputs and outputs The inputs and outputs may be grouped as follows. • Inputs and outputs that cannot be assigned. These inputs and outputs indicate the status of the drive's control signals. DDSSETUP –Information– service 14. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 310 Speed enable Drive enable Error Reset LSC Status DR. OK PROG. OK Master Speed Enable Master Drive Enable Master Halt Torque Status • Inputs and outputs that may be assigned.
Operating manual Command generator This option may be used to configure and start up the internal command generator of the drive. In the configuration, it is possible to establish the shape of the signal, its amplitude, period, etc. 14. Configuration of the command generator. DDSSETUP Selected drive Command generator 14.9 Turn the command generator on. The fields to be configured at the generator are: Shape To select the type of signal to be generated with the drive (sinusoidal or square).
Operating manual DDSSETUP Command generator 14. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
DIAGNOSIS 15 This operating mode may be used to test the hardware and software of the PC that the CNC is based upon. • System information. • Information about the modules that make up the CNC software. • Information about the elements connected to the CNC through the CAN bus and SERCOS. The diagnosis is a testing and displaying tool; it cannot be used to modify the displayed values.
Operating manual 15.1 Appearance of the diagnosis mode When this operating mode is active, it will be indicated at the top right side of the general status bar. This operating mode may be displayed with several screens. Each one corresponds to an element of the CNC configuration. DIAGNOSIS Appearance of the diagnosis mode 15. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 314 Standard configuration The standard configuration of this work mode, described in this manual corresponds to the one supplied by Fagor.
Operating manual 15.1.1 Screen description The diagnosis screen shows the following information. 15. DIAGNOSIS B C A. It shows the hardware and software configuration of the CNC. System diagnosis: Information on the system elements; CNC version, user name, microprocessor(s) used, status of the various system memories, etc. Appearance of the diagnosis mode A Software diagnosis: Information about the modules that make up the CNC software and the software options installed.
Operating manual 15.1.2 Icon description (vertical softkeys) The icon menu always shows all the icons related to this work mode. The icons are activated with their associated softkey (F8 to F12). List of icons DIAGNOSIS Appearance of the diagnosis mode 15. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.0X) 316 Update data It is used to update (refresh) the data of the diagnosis window. Print table It prints the information of the configuration out to a printer connected to the CNC or as a file at the CNC (in *.
Operating manual 15.2 Configuration diagnosis 15.2.1 System diagnosis When selecting this configuration element, the diagnosis window shows the list of the system elements and their values. 15. DIAGNOSIS B Configuration diagnosis A (A) System elements. (B) Element values. CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual 15.2.2 Software diagnosis This option may be used to analyze the modules that make up the CNC software and the software options installed. Module information DIAGNOSIS Configuration diagnosis 15. When selecting this configuration element, the diagnosis window shows the list of the modules that make up the CNC software. A B (A) Modules listing. (B) Detailed information of the selected module. It shows the size of each module (in bytes) and the date it was created.
Operating manual 15.2.3 Hardware diagnosis. CAN bus and SERCOS When selecting this element of the configuration, the diagnosis window shows the software identification of the CNC's communications board (version, boot, checksum) and the type of buses connected to it. Likewise, it monitors the different voltage and temperature alarms. DIAGNOSIS Configuration diagnosis 15. Sercos bus configuration • Listing of nodes and drive associated with each one of them.
Operating manual 15.3 Sercos diagnosis General information about the bus General purpose, it shows the following information about the Sercos bus. DIAGNOSIS Sercos diagnosis 15. Version SERCON chip version. Loop time Time between two synchronization messages (MST). It is the same as general parameter LOOPTIME. T2 Time from the MST until the CNC starts sending the telegram with the position commands (MDT). T3 Time from the MST until the drives have the position commands.
Operating manual Save the CAN configuration for the start-up test. Saving a CAN configuration to a file serves to check the CAN configuration is correct when starting the system up. The CAN configuration must only be saved to a file after having verified that it is correct. Save the CAN configuration. When the CAN bus level is selected, it shows the SAVE softkey that may be used to save the current CAN configuration. The configuration is saved in the file C:\Cnc8070 \mtb \data \canData.tab.
Operating manual 15.5 Generate a report with the system information A report with all the information offered by the diagnosis mode may be obtained from any section of the diagnosis mode. This information may be printed or saved to a file. This produces a document with all the information about the FAGOR system installed on a machine such as the software version, status of the remote modules, installed drives and motors, etc. DIAGNOSIS Generate a report with the system information 15.
Operating manual CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
Operating manual CNC 8070 (SOFT V03.
