Powering Up The Machine
1. Once power has been hooked up by a qualified technician, close the door on the
electrical box located at the rear of the machine. This will prevent metal swarf, water,
oil and dust from contaminating electrical components.
2. Turn on the power switch, which is located on the side of the control/electrical box on
the rear of the machine.
3. Turn the key to “right” on the front of the operator’s control unit.
4. Make sure the emergency switches located on the front of the control unit are not
depressed.
5. Push the green start button on the front of the control unit. ***You should hear relays
pull in the back of the machine as well as see the Siemens Control Unit start up. If you
do not see activity on the display, check to see if power is properly being fed into the
electrical box.***
Powering Down The Machine
1. Press the “Emergency Stop” button located on the front of the control unit.
2. Press the “ Power” button on the control unit.
3. Turn the switch on the back of the machine to off.
Machine Home Position (808D Basic Only)
When a machine home position is requested, axis(s) are moved in the positive direction until
home limit switches are reached. The machine needs to reference itself from a known point on
the machine, in our case, the limit switches. This allows work and tool offsets possible. To
home the machine, make sure the control has “Ref. Point” selected, and push the directional
button for the axis you would like to move. See picture below:
