U511 User’s Manual The User Interface
Version 1.1 Aerotech, Inc. 3-5
3.4. Program Menu
Upon hitting the F1 key in the Power-up screen, the Program screen appears. Refer to
Figure 3-4. The Program screen allows the user to select program-related operations such
as running programs, editing, copying files, deleting files, and digitizing programs. This
screen also reveals U511 status information. The first line shows whether the U511 is in
incremental or absolute mode, the manual feed override (MFO) percentage, and the
feedrate. The next four lines display axis position and status information.
F1 F2 F3 F4
Program Inc Mfo 100 F960.0/min
X 0.000 mm Enabled
Y 0.000 mm Enabled
Z 0.000 mm Enabled
U 0.000 mm Enabled
Run Edit File Digit Quit
Figure 3-4. Program Screen
There are five functions or commands on this screen, four of which lead to other screens.
The following is a description of the selectable functions under the Program screen (F1-
F5):
F1 Run The Run function loads and runs programs.
F2 Edit The Edit function edits files and programs.
F3 File The File function copies or deletes U511 files.
F4 Digit The Digit function digitizes a program using a joystick.
F5 Quit The Quit function exits or quits the Program screen and returns to
the Main menu.
The functions leading to other screens are discussed below.
3.4.1. Program Menu: the Run Submenu
Choosing F1 under the Program screen leads to the Running Program screen. First,
however, the Load Program screen is displayed. The Load Program screen is used to
select the program to be loaded and run. Refer to Figure 3-5. To select a program, use the
cursor keys to move the cursor to the desired program. The selected program will be
shown in reverse video and also listed in the first line of the screen. Press the ENTER key
to load the selected program. If the U511 is currently running a program, this screen will
not be displayed–the Running Program screen is displayed instead.
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