CNC Setup Utility Manual
P/N 70000490C - Machine Constants
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Table 2-2, Machine Constants Setup
(Continued)
Machine Constant
Parameter
Function Settings
Handwheel Setup Parameters
MC_4100:
Handwheel Active
The counter port is configured for
handwheel use.
Off
(not active) [Default]
On (active)
MC_4101:
Handwheel Resolution
Selects the axis resolution for the
handwheel attached to the port. Set
the resolution to MP Switch to select a
resolution from the jog selector on the
manual panel.
MP Switch
[Default] – This setting
is available for Handwheel #1. The
resolution is determined by the
setting on the CNC’s Manual Panel
resolution selector rotary switch.
SK Switch – This setting is only
available for Handwheel #2. The
resolution is determined by a
setting selected via soft keys in
Manual Mode. See
6000M CNC Programming and
Operations Manual
MC_4102:
Handwheel Axis
Selects the axis controlled by the
handwheel on this port. Set the axis to
MP
Switch to select an axis from the
rotary switch on the manual panel or
assign the handwheel to a dedicated
axis.
CNC Programming and Operations
Manual
Fixed X – The handwheel axis can
be fixed to a specific primary axis.
Fixed Y
Fixed Z
3-HW Adapter– Axis selected by a
switch on a 3-handwheel adapter.
MC_4103:
Handwheel Scaling
Factor
Changes the sensitivity of the
handwheel. A higher number will make
the axis run faster. A lower number will
make the axis run slower.
Range (0.0001–1.0000)
1.0000 [Default]