Centroid 13126, Install Manual

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6.9 B
ACKLASH
C
OMPENSATION
Follow the procedure outlined in Technical Bulletin 37, the latest version can be found here:
(
http://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersupport/tech_bulletins/uploads/37.pdf )
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Adjust Mechanical Lash: Before configuring the electronic backlash compensation in the control, every effort should be
made to reduce the mechanical lash in your machine to less than 0.001” . (Use the test below to verify your backlash is
less than 0.001”).
The setup used is shown in figure 6.8.1. The screen to enter the corrected values is shown in figure 6.8.2, from the main
screen press
F1 Setup → F3 Config. Password 137 . F2 Mach. → F2 Motor .
Figure 6.8.1
Backlash
Compensaton
Figure 6.8.2
Entering Backlash
Compensaton