ESAB CROSSBOW - PROG, PIERCE and KERF; Cutting Process Status Indicators; Additional Function Key Indicators

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SPEED indicates the actual speed. The Feed Rate Override Percentage is adjusted with【F↑】and
【F↓】keys.
The speed can also be entered directly by pressing the【F】key in this window. After pressing【F】an
input will appear at the top of the screen, and the actual Feed Rate value can be typed in using the
number keypad.
NOTE:
The speed will be indicated in inches-per-minute or mm-per-minute, depending on the setting of the
METRIC/INCH setting in the SETUP menu, CONTROL parameters.
4.10.2 PROG, PIERCE and KERF
These indicators are displayed across the top of the screen. PROG indicates the name of the active
part program. PIERCE displays the sequential number of pierces completed so far while running the
active program. This is cleared automatically each time a new program or nest is started. KERF
displays the value entered for kerf offset.
4.10.3 Cutting Process Status Indicators
This section provides indicators for status of process controls, such as Cutting Oxygen, Arc On, Torch
Up, and Torch Down. When one of these is active it is highlighted in yellow.
4.10.4 Additional Function Key Indicators
This section serves as prompts for additional functions that can be accessed by keys on the CNC front
panel during various operating modes. They also act as indicators to display the status of those
functions. The following functions are available during Automatic Mode:
Key Function
【X】 Dry Run
Pressing 【X】on the panel will activate the Dry Run mode, which will run the
program at top speed without starting the cutting process. This can be used to check
the location, scale, or alignment of a program before cutting. Pressing 【X】again
turns off the Dry Run mode.
【Y】 Auto Speed
Pressing【Y】on the panel while a program is not running will switch between Jog
Speed mode and Auto Speed mode. Auto Speed is the setting used while cutting.
Jog Speed is the setting used while manually positioning the machine. This allows
you to switch between modes so the Feed Rate Override Percentage can be quickly
changed for either mode. The indicator is highlighted when Auto Speed mode is
active.
【1】 Zoom In
Once the program has been started, pressing【1】will zoom in the program graphics
display. Press once to zoom in to 2x normal size. Press a second time to see 4x
normal size. Press a third time to see 8x normal size.
【2】 Zoom Out
Pressing【2】causes the display to zoom back to normal magnification.