Test Icon (Test/Manual Mode)
The Test Mode allows users to manually test the motion, laser and other aspects of the laser system.
This mode is also used when aligning the laser beam and setting the focal height of the nozzle.
Manual Mode
Current Position: Displays the current X and Y coordinates of the laser on the table top. If your
current position is invalid you must align your table (F6) before you can use manual mode.
Set User Offset Position: By selecting one of the ten options under the drop down menu, the file
will move to the set location.
Align Table: Sends the table to the home position to contact the X and Y limit switches which will
set the correct alignment.
Go Home: Moves the laser back to the home position, does not align.
Height Follower: Enables the height follower to lower and start sensing.
Air: Turns the air to the nozzle on and off. The air pressure is adjustable on the front of the machine
with regulators. Air must be on for the laser to fire.
Air2: Allows the nozzle air2 to be set to a different pressure during the laser pierce time.
Fire Laser: Turns the laser ON. Press again to shut off the laser or press ESC key.
On Time: Pulses the laser for a set amount of time. A setting of zero will keep the laser on until you
turn it off.
Laser Power: Sets the laser power for testing.
Speed: Sets the motor speed for testing motion. Do not exceed 10 IPS.
Directional Pad: Moves the laser anywhere on the table top by using the mouse to click the
directional pad or by using the directional keys on your keyboard.
Enable Arrow Keys: Enables the keyboard directional pad.
Jog to Position: Jog to a position on the table by entering X and Y coordinates.
Open Engrave Dialog: Opens the Cut Screen
Output Status: Shows the state of the switches on the system.
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