M-Series Operator’s Manual 4/9/15
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F8 – Graph Graphs the part. For more information, see the "F8 - Graph" section in chapter 3. If this
feature is invoked from the Run and Search screen or the Resume Job screen, then the graphics
will show exactly where the searched line or block begins. Dotted lines indicate the portion of the
part that is skipped. Solid lines indicate the portion of the part that will be machined.
F9 – Rapid On/Off This function key toggles Rapid Override. The On or Off label indicates the state
to which the Rapid Override feature will toggle when pressed. In the Rapid Override On state,
the speed of rapid moves (G0) can be adjusted by the Feedrate Override knob. In the Rapid
Override Off state, the speed of rapid moves will be at full speed (max rate).
F10 – RTG On/Off This function key toggles the Run-Time Graphics option. If the option is turned
on, Run-Time Graphics automatically starts when the CYCLE START button is pressed. This
option must be turned on for Run-Time Graphics to be used. If the option is turned off, Run-
Time Graphics cannot be started while a job is running.
Power Feed
Press F4 - Feed from the Setup menu to access the Power Feed screen. This screen is used to command axis
movement. All the operations available on the Power Feed screen may also be performed in MDI with the
appropriate M and G codes.
F1 - Absolute Power Feed Press F1 - ABS to move an axis to an absolute position, at a specified
feedrate.
F2 - Incremental Power Feed Press F2 - INC to move an axis an incremental distance, at a specified
feedrate.
F3 - Free XY Press F3 - Free to release power to the X and Y motors, allowing you to use your
machine manually for these two axes.
F4 - Power XY Press F4 - Power to apply power to the X and Y motors, allowing you to use your
machine with the jog panel for these two axes.
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