CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility
P/N 70000635C
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November 2009
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MST Soft Keys
NOTE: Select an active axis before you select an MST command
(F1–F9).
NOTE: The CNC soft keys are displayed while the MST screen is active.
Access MST utility features using the labeled soft keys located beneath
the LCD on the console. Press the corresponding soft key (F1–F10) to
activate the function.
Refer to Table 2 for soft key names and functions.
Table 2, MST Soft Key Functions
Soft Key Name Function
F1 ClrFld
Clears prompt field in SigGain and Tuning tests.
F2 ResChk
Calculates the resolution of the active axis.
Troubleshooting tool.
F3 IndexP
Detects Index Pulse and displays an indicator
beside the Active Axis line of the MST screen.
Troubleshooting tool.
F4 MANUAL
Cancels active Manual Data Input (MDI) or test
command.
F5 MDI
Activates MDI Mode.
F6 Balance
Sends out the signal needed to Balance the
outputs of the system (0.0 VDC). Used to
balance the Motion Control Board and the Servo
Amplifiers.
F7 SigGain
Enables you to set the servo amplifier signal
gain for the active axis.
F8 Tuning
Activates the Tuning Pop-Up menu, which allows
the CNC to determine optimum filter values from
the given parameters and save the results.
F9 Misc
Miscellaneous tests displays a pop-up menu with
options for: CanBus Test and Rigid Tapping
Test. For AC motors only, additional options
display on the pop-up menu: Save Amp
Settings, Amplifier Test Link, Reset Amplifier,
BackUp Amp Settings, and Restore from
BackUp. These tests can only be activated with
the Servo Amplifier Test Board installed. See for
DC systems “Servo Drive Test Board” or for AC
systems “Servo Amplifier Test Board.”
F10 Exit
Returns the CNC to the software selection
screen.
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