Rottler F103 Series, Installation Manual, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 5 Operating Instructions F103/4/5A Manual
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General Machine Information
Before starting to build or use any of the Rottler operating programs it is important to understand how the
machine operates internally.
The Rottler F103/4/5A model uses Computerized Numeric Control (CNC). The CNC is always operating
when the machine is turned on. However, you will not see the CNC controls unless you switch over to the
CNC operating screen.
Homing
The F103/4/5A MUST be homed anytime it is turned off.
Building Programs
NOTE: The instructions in this section are done WITHOUT using tool or Fixture offset values.
Create a Block Program
Block Programs are listed on the left hand side of the screen. Mode programs that are for a specific
Block Model are listed on the right side of the screen.
New
From the Program Select screen select New from the Left hand menu. This will open a window where will
enter the Block name and configuration i.e. V6, V8 or Inline and number of cylinders.
NOTE: There is an existing program on start-up of new software called Part Program. This can be
deleted after the first Block Program is entered.