User manual
WinPC-NC Light Operating WinPC-NC
Jog function
Exact movement
with the keyboard
or mouse
In JOG mode, it is possible to move all motors step-by-step or
continuously with the white arrow keys or with the mouse. Pressing
a key briefly or clicking the corresponding direction button causes
only one motor step to be performed. Pressing the key for longer or
keeping the mouse button pressed causes the motor to move
continuously. The changeover time can be defined as a parameter.
Only slow movements are possible using the PC keyboard, whereas
with the mouse the double arrow buttons can be used for fast
movements and the other buttons for slow movements. The speeds
are defined in the parameters.
Display of the
step counter
The absolute step counters for each axis are displayed in the top part
of the window. Their values relate to the reference point on the
reference switches. Below them are located the relative step counters
which relate to the zero point of the working piece.
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WinPC-NC distinguishes between two systems of coordinates.
Firstly the machine coordinates with their origin on the
reference switches and which are referred to as the reference
point. Then there are the workpiece coordinates with the
workpiece zero point, which is usually located in the bottom
left-hand corner of the data area.
WinPC-NC can move the axes endlessly, i.e. movement continues
for as long as a key remains pressed. The axis brakes when the key is
released and comes to a stop without any step losses. The second
possibility involves moving discrete distances. Distances between
0.01mm and 100mm are possible, as well as inch dimensions. The
currently set distance is displayed in the window. WinPC-NC moves
this distance in any required direction and with both possible speeds,
depending on which button or key is pressed.
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