System information

SECTION TWO - FRONT PANEL OPERATION

F6 (Zoom+) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Zoom+

The F6 (Zoom) key selects the zoom+ function which doubles the size of the part being

displayed on the screen. Generally, this function is used to enlarge a specific area of a part

enabling the operator to see greater detail.

F7 (Limit) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Limit

The F7 (Limit) key draws a box on the screen which corresponds to the axis limits of the

machine. This allows viewing of the part in relation to the machine's overtravels. If the part

extends beyond this box, it cannot be run on the machine unless some corrective action is taken

to change the work offsets. The axis overtravel limits are set from the parameter screens. If the

tool is programmed outside this box, an “axis software limit overtravel” error will result.

Note: Part zero and tool length must be set to show true position within limits.

F8 (Zone) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Zone

The F8 (Zone) key draws a box on the screen which corresponds to an axis safe zone. This is a

zone which the tool cannot enter. If the tool is programmed into this box with the safe zone

turned on (G23), an "attempted to move into safe zone" error will be generated. G22 shuts off the

safe zone.

F9 (Coord) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Coord

The F9 (Coord) key draws an axis coordinate through X0, Y0, Z0. This give a visual reference to

where the zero is on the part.

F10 (Fresh) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Fresh

The F9 (Fresh) key redraws the currently displayed part on the screen.

Help (Clear) Main-Run-Displ-Graph-Clear

The F10 (Clear) key clears the current display buffer. After the clear screen command is

executed nothing will be displayed until either the program is verified or run again.

F4 (Diag) Main-Run-Displ-Diag

The F4 (Diag) key is mainly used for machine setup or troubleshooting machine functions. The

diagnostic screens bring up all the external I/O bits connected to the CNC. The status of each bit

is continuously displayed on the screen, and as they change on the machine, the screen will be

updated. Function keys F1 thru F5 display the various axes enabled on the CNC. Selecting X, Y,

Z, etc. brings up the appropriate axis I/O channels. A "0" displayed on the screen means the I/O

channel is not active. A "1" indicates active.