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Bit 10: In order for this setting to work, bit 8 must be turned on. This setting has meaning only for parameter 166 (5
th
axis). Setting this bit on will identify this axis as the controller of the angle of articulation on an Articulated Head
machine. If this bit is not set, then this axis will be identified as the controller of the tilt angle on a Tilt Table machine.
Bit 11: In order for this setting to work, bit 0 must be turned on (i.e. axis is rotary). Also, this setting only affects axes
4 and higher. This setting indicates that this rotary axis is mounted in such a way so that its rotation center line is
parallel to the X axis (axis 1). The rotation center line’s machine coordinate location is then defined by parameters
116 and 117. This setting enables backplot to display rotary movements encircling the X axis and also gives the
needed machine geometry information to G93.1 for it to properly calculate the tool tip feedrate in 3D space in such a
configuration.
Bit 14: This bit (in conjunction with the CSR unlock) enables the TWCS (Transformed WCS) feature for Articulated
Head machines. When this feature is enabled, each individual WCS can be independently set up as either transformed
or non-transformed using the TWCS=Yes/No setting in the WCS configuration screen (See TWCS in Chapter 4).
However, enabling this feature bit will always cause automatic B/5
th
axis transformation on certain features regardless
of the TWCS=Yes/No setting for each WCS. Such features are: Tool Check, M25, Digitizing, and the movements
done in the Probing Cycles.
Parameters 95-98 (and also 156-159) - Autotune Move Distance / Auto Delay Calculation Move Distance
These parameters hold the maximum distance that the control will move each axis in either direction from the starting
point when either Autotune or Auto Delay Calculation is run. The default value for these parameters is 2.0 inches.
Values for axes 1-4 are specified in parameters 95-98. Values for axes 5-8 are specified in parameters 156-159.
Parameter 99 – Cutter Compensation Look-ahead
This parameter sets the default number of line or arc events for the G-code interpreter to scan ahead when Cutter
Compensation (G41 or G42) is active. Values of 1 to 99 are allowed for this parameter and default is 1.
Parameters 100–106 and 115 - Intercon parameters
These parameters are some of the Intercon setup parameters. See Chapter 10 for more information about these
parameters. Changing values will change Intercon settings and may affect the output of the G-code program if it is re-
posted.
Parameter 116 – A-Axis Y Coordinate
This parameter is used in conjunction with Dig to CAD to export digitized data for use with CAD/CAM software (see
Chapter 8). It is used to define the Y coordinate of the center of rotation for a rotary axis that rotates about the X-axis.
Parameter 117– A-Axis Z Coordinate
This parameter is used in conjunction with Dig to CAD to export digitized data for use with CAD/CAM software (see
Chapter 8). It is used to define the Z coordinate of the center of rotation for a rotary axis that rotates about the X-axis.
Parameter 118 – B-Axis X Coordinate
This parameter is used in conjunction with Dig to CAD to export digitized data for use with CAD/CAM software (see
Chapter 8). It is used to define the X coordinate of the center of rotation for a rotary axis that rotates about the Y-axis.
Parameter 119 – B-Axis Z Coordinate
This parameter is used in conjunction with Dig to CAD to export digitized data for use with CAD/CAM software (see
Chapter 8). It is used to define the Z coordinate of the center of rotation for a rotary axis that rotates about the Y-axis.
Parameter 120 – Probe Stuck Clearance Amount
This parameter specifies the distance that digitizing or probing functions will move to try to clear a stuck probe
condition. A stuck probe condition exists when the probe detects a point and then moves away but the probe input has
not changed. It is recommended that this parameter should not be changed from its default value without consulting a
qualified technician.
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