User manual

WinPC-NC Light Operating WinPC-NC
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The optimum parameters for a stepper motor axis depend on
many factors, e.g. the motor characteristic, the type of drive used
(spindle or belt) and the load to be moved.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS-STATUS INFORMATION
Informationen
about the
realtime module
WinPC-NC Economy works only in conjunction with the realtime
module WCNCCON.DLL. The special function Status information
reads out and displays the version and serial number of it.
Display of the realtime module version
Whenever you have any queries for the manufacturer, always provide
the version number of the realtime module and the controlling
number as well as the version of WinPC-NC.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS-JOYSTICK CALIBRATION
To be able to move the machine with a joystick, WinPC-NC needs to
know the type and value ranges of the joystick signals. The
JOYSTICK CALIBRATION function does this almost automatically.
Determination
joystick para-
meters menu
Instructions for operating the joystick are displayed in a window.
Please follow these instructions exactly. The procedure involves
pressing both buttons and moving the lever to certain positions.
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The joystick cannot be used before it has been calibrated.
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