TOMATECH AUTOMATION
Rapid traverse switch ON Rapid traverse Max. manual feedrate
Rapid traverse switch OFF
Manual feedrate or rapid
traverse(see note)
Manual feedrate
Note 1: The rate by manual feedrate or rapid rate is set by the BIT6 of the CNC system parameter
No.004.
Note 2: The shift of rapid switch in Dry run mode doesn’t affect the rate of the current block being
executed,
but that of the next block.
Note 3: The switch operation of Dry run is inactive if the ladder of thisTAC-1002T is defined to be
in auto
running state (Auto, MDI mode).
8.2.3 Machine lock
In Auto mode, press to enter the machine lock; the machine lock and MST lock are usually
used together to check the program. While the machine is in the lock run state:
1. The machine carriage doesn’t move, the “MACHINE” in the INTEGRATED POS
window of the
260
Ⅱ Operation
Position interface doesn’t vary too. The RELATIVE POS and ABSOLUTE POS, DIST TO
GO
are refreshed continuously, which is the same as that the machine lock switch is OFF.
2. M, S, T commands can be executed normally.
8.2.4 MST lock
In Auto mode, press to enter the miscellaneous function lock state; The machine carriage
moves without the M, S, T code being executed. The machine lock and MST lock are
usually used
together to check the program.
Note: When the MST lock is active, it takes no effect to the execution of M00, M29, M30, M98, M99.
8.2.5 Block skip
When a block in program is not needed to be executed and not to be deleted, this block
skip
function can be used. When the block is headed with “/ ” sign and Block skip indicator
lights up (panel
key active or external skip input active), this block is skipped without execution in Auto
mode. In Auto
mode, press to enter the state that the program skip is valid.
Note: While the block skip switch is off, the blocks headed with “/” signs are executed normally in
Auto