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Triax A/T Quick Start Guide
G. To remove the calibration pin from the spindle:
• Lock the spindle rotation by lowering the lever (1).
• Hold the calibration pin in one hand.
• Turn the knob (1A) counter clockwise until the calibration pin is released.
• Then remove the calibration pin.
H. To install a decoder in the spindle:
• Lock the spindle rotation by lowering the lever (1).
• Insert the decoder all the way into the spindle (Push until the decoder bot-
toms out).
• With one hand hold the decoder in place and with the other hand turn the
knob (1A) clockwise. (Do not use excessive force when tightening the knob).
• Release spindle rotation by raising the lever (1).
I. Once the decoder U103 is installed, close the protective shield and press the
START button.
J. By pressing the START button, the Triax A/T will automatically start the
calibration of the R1 clamp.
K. Once the operation is complete, the screen will show the differences from the X,
Y, and Z theoretical values. These can be different from previous calibrations.
To save the data, press the ENTER button. If the STOP button is pressed, the
new settings will not be saved, and the previous settings will remain valid.
L. The settings will be accepted by the Triax A/T if the tolerances remain with-
in a range of +/-.0012 thousandths of an inch.
M. After calibrating the R1 Clamp, remove the decoder from the spindle and
replace it with the H101 cutter. (To remove the spindle, see section 3G.)
N. To install a cutter in spindle:
• Lock spindle rotation by means of the lever (1).
• Insert the cutter all the way into the spindle, turning until it clicks into
place in the groove on the cutter.
• With one hand hold the cutter in place and with the other hand turn the
knob (1A) clockwise.
• Release spindle rotation by raising the lever (1).
O. After the cutter has been installed, press the STOP button once. The screen
will once again display the CALIBRATIONS menu.
4. Calibrating the Tracer Tower
A. Use the
BC
buttons to move the cursor to the CALIBRATIONS options,
then press the ENTER button, or directly push the #4 button. This will open
the CALIBRATIONS menu.
