System information

SECTION TWO - FRONT PANEL OPERATION

Note: If the program number being received already exists, the operator will be prompted.

If the parameter to extract files is set, several files can be sent from an off-line computer; the

control will extract them to the correct #### file if they are separated by 0####'s. When

extracting, no checking is done for files that already exist.

F7 (

Ram) Main-Util-RS232-

Ram

This function is used to load programs from RS-232 to the ram drive and later DNC'ed from the

ram drive.

Note: Bigger ram drives are available as an option.

F5 (Tlchg) Main-Util-Tlchg

F5 (Tlchg) is an option for machines with automatic tool changers.

If the machine has a carousel tool changer, the following keys are displayed.

If the F1 (CW), F2 (CCW), or F3 (Home) is pressed, the active tool number is zeroed indicating

there is no tool in the spindle.

F1 (CW) moves the carousel CW one tool position

F2 (CCW) moves move the carousel CCW one tool position

F3 (Home) homes the carousel

F5 (Open) opens the tool changer door

F6 (Close) closes the tool changer door

If the machine has a swing arm tool changer, the following keys are displayed.

F1 (Home), F2 (CW), and F3 (CCW) perform the same functions as they do on a carousel tool

changer. The F7 (Slots) key is used to edit the tool numbers in the tool changer pockets. If F7

(Slots) is pressed, the following screen is displayed.

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