4200T CNC Programming and Operations Manual
P/N 70000412F - Contents
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31-July-05
Section 1 - Programming Concepts
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1-1
Programs ......................................................................................................................................1-1
Axis Descriptions..............................................................................................................................1-2
Z Axis............................................................................................................................................1-2
C Axis ...........................................................................................................................................1-2
X Axis ...........................................................................................................................................1-3
Part Zero Definition ..........................................................................................................................1-3
Polar Coordinates ............................................................................................................................1-4
Absolute Positioning.........................................................................................................................1-5
Incremental Positioning....................................................................................................................1-6
Diameter or Radius Programming....................................................................................................1-6
Developing Part Programs ...............................................................................................................1-7
Section 2 - CNC Console and Software Basics
CNC Console ...................................................................................................................................2-1
Keypad.............................................................................................................................................2-2
Alphanumeric Keys.......................................................................................................................2-3
Editing Keys..................................................................................................................................2-5
Using the Keypad to Program Moves ...........................................................................................2-5
Soft Keys ......................................................................................................................................2-6
Accessing Keypad Commands Using a PC Keyboard (Optional) .................................................2-6
Software Basics ...............................................................................................................................2-6
Pop-up Menus ..............................................................................................................................2-7
Screen Saver................................................................................................................................2-7
Highlight Bars ...............................................................................................................................2-7
Cursors .........................................................................................................................................2-7
Clearing Entries ............................................................................................................................2-7
Operator Prompts .........................................................................................................................2-7
Typeover and Insert Modes ..........................................................................................................2-8
Deleting Text.................................................................................................................................2-8
Messages/Error Messages ...........................................................................................................2-8
Section 3 - Manual Operation and Machine Setup
Manual Panel ...................................................................................................................................3-1
Manual Panel Keys.......................................................................................................................3-2
Manual Panel LEDs ......................................................................................................................3-3
Manual Mode Screen .......................................................................................................................3-4
Machine Status Display Area Labels ............................................................................................3-5
Program Area Labels....................................................................................................................3-6
Powering on the CNC ......................................................................................................................3-6
Shutting Down the CNC ...................................................................................................................3-7
Setting/Resetting the Emergency Stop (E-STOP)............................................................................3-7
Activating/Resetting the Servos .......................................................................................................3-7