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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SW4000
Carmar Digital Readout
SW4000

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Summary

Chapter 1 Brief Introduction

1.1 Front Panel

Describes the front panel layout and functions of the SW4000-2 and SW4000-3 models.

1.2 Back Panel

Details the back panel layout, including connections for power, scales, and EDM.

1.3 Description of Key Function

Details the function of each key on the SW4000 DRO.

1.4 Interface

Details the connection interfaces: Linear Scale, RS232, and EDM.

1.5 Coordinate System

Explains the XY, XZ, YZ planes and how coordinates are defined and displayed.

Chapter 2 BASIC OPERATION

2.1 Power on

Describes the DRO's behavior upon powering on and parameters it memorizes.

2.2 Zeroing

Explains how to set the current point as the datum point for a designated axis.

2.3 Preset Data to designated axis

Details how to preset a value to the current position for a specific axis.

2.4 Toggle display unit between mm and inch

Explains how to switch the display unit between metric (mm) and imperial (inch).

2.5 Mid-point Calculation

Describes how to set the center of a workpiece as the datum by halving values.

2.6 Set the Shrinkage Mode

Explains how to set shrinkage modes for processing tools based on finished product dimensions.

2.7 Absolute; Incremental; 1000 groups SDM

Details the ABS, INC, and 1000-group SDM display modes and how to toggle between them.

2.8 Clear All SDM Datum

Explains how to clear all SDM datum, resetting SDM coordinate to ABS coordinate.

2.9 Search the Absolute Reference Point of Scale (RI)

Describes how to restore preset ABS and correct display values by searching the RI.

2.10 Clear the Error message

Explains how to clear error messages displayed by the DRO.

2.11 Lathe Function

Details the lathe function, which sums axis positions for specific display modes.

2.12 Filter display value

Explains the display value filter function to stabilize readings affected by grinder vibration.

Chapter 3 1000 groups SDM coordinate

3.1 Zeroing at the Current Point

Explains how to set the origin of ABS and zero points in SDM coordinates.

3.2 Preset datum of SDM Coordinate

Describes an alternative method to set SDM zero points accurately without moving the table.

Chapter 4 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

4.1 Bolt Hole Circle

Details the Bolt Hole Circle (BHC) function for processing holes equally around a circumference.

4.2 Bolt Hole Line

Explains the Bolt Hole Line (BHL) function for processing multiple holes equally on a line.

4.3 ARC Processing

Describes ARC processing for SW4000-2/3, focusing on convenient arc machining.

4.4 Slope Processing

Details the Slope Processing function for SW4000-2/3, calculating processing points automatically.

4.5 Auto Edge Detection

Explains the Auto Edge Detection function for searching borders, measuring dimensions, and finding centers.

Chapter 5 EDM

5.1 Setting EDM Parameters

Outlines the parameters required before EDM machining, including depth, height, and compensation.

5.2 EDM machining

Describes the general EDM machining process and its 6 available modes.

5.2.1 Example for Mode 1 with plus depth

Provides a step-by-step guide for EDM Mode 1 with plus depth machining.

5.2.2 Example for Mode 1 with Minus Depth

Details the process for EDM Mode 1 with minus depth machining.

5.2.3 Example for Mode 2

Explains EDM Mode 2, which uses edge detection and processes multiple holes conveniently.

5.2.4 Example for Mode 3

Covers EDM Mode 3, which lacks fireproof height functionality for small electrode waste.

5.2.5 Example for Mode 4 with Minus Depth

Details EDM Mode 4 with minus depth, similar to Mode 1 but with different machining direction.

5.2.6 Example for Mode 6

Explains EDM Mode 6, featuring upward Z-axis positive direction and automatic edge detection.

5.2.7 Example for Mode 7

Describes EDM Mode 7, similar to Mode 5 but requiring edge detection upon entering EDM.

5.3 Combination of BHC: BHL and EDM Function

Illustrates using EDM for holes within BHC or BHL functions, with examples.

Chapter 6 CALCULATOR FUNCTION

6.1 Enter and exit Calculator Function

Explains how to access and leave the calculator function.

6.2 Calculating Example

Provides examples of performing calculations using the calculator function.

6.3 Transferring the Calculated Results to Selected Axis

Describes how to transfer calculation results to X, Y, or Z axes.

6.4 Transferring the Current Display Value in Window to Calculator

Explains how to input current display values from X, Y, or Z windows into the calculator.

Chapter 7 INITIAL SYSTEM SETTINGS

7.1 Enter;Exit Initial System Settings

Details how to enter and exit the initial system settings menu.

7.2 Setting the type of DRO

Explains how to set the DRO type (SW4000-2, -3, or -E) before use.

7.3 Setting Positive Direction for Counter

Describes how to set the counting direction for linear scales (0 or 1).

7.4 Setting Linear Compensation

Explains how to set linear compensation to correct errors in scale measurements.

7.5 Toggle Between R;D Display Mode

Details how to switch between Radius (R) and Diameter (D) display modes.

7.6 Setting Z axis Dial

Explains how to set the Z-axis dial value, representing Z-axis travel per screw revolution.

7.7 Setting the Resolution of Scale

Describes how to set the resolution of the linear scale to match the connected scale.

7.8 Setting Relay Mode

Explains how to set the relay mode for controlling signals during target position processing.

7.9 Setting the EDM Mode

Details how to set one of the 7 available EDM modes before machining.

7.10 Setting the Input Mode in SDM Coordinate

Explains the two input modes (Normal and Special) for SDM coordinate data.

7.11 Enable; Disable ERROR Signal

Describes how to enable or disable the display of error information for counting signals.

7.12 Setting Shrinkage Ratio

Explains how to set the shrinkage ratio for the shrinkage function (range 0.1 to 10).

7.13 Enable;Disable EDM Depth Compensation

Details how to enable or disable EDM depth compensation for machining.

7.14 Setting the Slope Machining Parameter

Explains how to set slope machining parameters like Z STEP and MAX CUT.

7.15 Setting Lathe Mode

Describes how to set the lathe mode (0, 1, or 2) for different display calculations.

7.16 Setting RI MODE

Details how to set the RI mode (1 to 8) for different wave forms of A, B, and RI.

7.17 Enable;Disable Edge Detection

Explains how to enable or disable edge detection for automatically zeroing the Z-axis.

7.18 Toggle between Linear Scale and Rotary Encoder

Describes how to select between linear scale and rotary encoder for axis measurement.

7.19 Step Mode of ARC

Details the two step modes (Z STEP and MAX CUT) for ARC function.

7.20 Angle Display Mode

Explains the three angle display modes (0°-360°, -360° to 360°, -180° to 180°).

7.21 Angle display type

Covers the two angle display types: DD (Decimal Degrees) and DMS (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds).

7.22 Load default setup

Explains how to clear data and load default settings, requiring RI search afterward.

Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING

MachineryHouse SW4000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMachineryHouse
ModelSW4000
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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