System information

PREFACE
This manual describes the operation of the Centurion 5, 6 and 7 CNC controls. From the
operator’s standpoint there is no visible difference. Functionality is the same in all controls. The
Centurion 7 hardware offers enhanced performance, larger memory, and faster processing. When
this manual makes reference to Centurion 7, it implies Centurion 5 and 6 also. The Centurion 7
has five controllable axes in its basic configuration: X, Y, Z, A, and B. This manual assumes that
the tool moves with respect to the workpiece.
The programming portion of this manual is divided into two sections: text programming and
conversational programming. The conversational programming section is designed primarily to
explain the various menus, screen entries, and the general flow from one screen to another.
Detailed explanations of each function are described in the M and G code sections and should be
referenced there.
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