Tormach PCNC 770 - Validate Basic Installation

Chapter 3
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Installation
Power Off/On Procedure
Power Off
1. Push red E-stop button in
2. Click Exit on screen; when prompted click OK to power off
3. Turn Main Disconnect Off (see image at right)
Power On
1. Turn Main Disconnect On (see image at right)
2. After software loads, t urn red E-stop clockwise to release
3. Press green Start button.
4. Click Reset on screen
3.6.1 Initial PathPilot Controller Configuration
Turn the Main Disconnect switch to On (see Figure 3.13). Turn the operator panel-based Controller
switch, used to power the controller on and o, to the On posion (see Figure 3.14).
The rst me the PathPilot controller is powered on it starts a conguraon process that allows
the operator to congure the PathPilot operang system to the parcular machine (PCNC 1100
mill, PCNC 770 mill, PCNC 440 mill, or 15L Slant-PRO lathe). Follow the on-screen instrucons to
complete controller conguraon. Aer conguraon, PathPilot automacally launches; the
controller automacally loads PathPilot for the selected machine when the controller is powered
on in the future.
3.7 Validate Basic Installation
Validate the basic setup prior to installing any accessory kits.
IMPORTANT! Follow the Power O/On Procedure detailed earlier in this chapter. Aer powering on, jog
the Z-axis up to remove shipping block between spindle nose and bed.
3.7.1 Verify Spindle Function
Use the Operator Panel controls to verify spindle funcon as follows (see Figure 3.14):
1. Turn Spindle Lockout key to I (unlocked posion).
2. Select Manual for spindle mode.
3. Press Start; spindle begins to rotate.
4. Turn Spindle Speed Dial (RPM x 100) up and down to vary spindle speed.
5. Toggle between Forward and Reverse to switch spindle direcon.
6. Press Stop; spindle stops.
7. Turn Spindle Lockout key to 0 (locked posion). Press Start to verify spindle does not operate.