CNC Setup Utility Manual
P/N 70000490C - Machine Constants
2-2
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10-December-04
Machine Constants Setup
Refer to
Table 2-2
for the parameter descriptions and setting information.
The table has subheadings to help you identify the parameters; these
subheadings do not display in the software or the Off-line. The default
value in
Table 2-2
is bold where there are multiple selections available.
NOTE:
Press
ENTER
to toggle the available settings.
Table 2-2, Machine Constants Setup
Machine Constant
Parameter
Function Settings
Control Software Setup Parameters
MC_1000:
Default axis display
Switches the default axis display
between large and normal.
Large - Configures the axis display
to show enlarged X, Y, Z, and
U Program position display
only.
Normal
- Configures the axis
display to show Machine,
Program, Target, and
Distance To Go displays.
[Default]
MC_1001:
Default plane
A plane defines movement along two
axes, excluding a third. Thus, planar
movement is two-dimensional. Circular
moves and tool diameter compensation
are confined to the plane chosen by the
user. (Linear moves can occur in all
three axes simultaneously.).
XY
- (top view) displays program in
X and Y. [Default]
XZ - displays program in X and Z.
YZ - displays program in Y and Z.
MC_1002:
Default units
Switches the default measurement units
(Inch/MM Modes).
Inch
– Activates Inch Mode as
default. [Default]
MM – Activates MM (millimeter)
Mode as default.
MC_1003:
Default axis values
Switches Absolute/ Incremental default
mode (determines how axis values for
arcs, lines, and other moves are
measured).
Absolute
– Makes every move in
reference to an Absolute Zero
position (Program Zero or Part
Zero). [Default]
Incremental – Makes each move in
reference to the last
programmed endpoint.
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