Rottler S7AD, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Section 4 Control Definitions S7-8AD Manual
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Initialization Screen
When the S7-8AD is powered up the Rottler program will not automatically start. It may take several
minutes for the computer to power. Start the Rottler program by double tapping the Rottler_WPF icon on
the desktop Once the program is started, the Rottler Program Select will appear.
NOTE : Do not push any buttons or icons on the screen before the Rottler program starts or an error may
be caused on the computer.
General Information
The Rottler software operates on a Block Model format. You select or create the block you are working
with. Then select or create an operation to be performed on that block. The following are descriptions of
the functions of the different buttons that appear on the display screen after the system has loaded.
Home
The machine MUST be homed after it is turned on. This is how the machine gets its reference points to
operate.
Fixture Select and Table of Tools buttons are not used on this machine. Operating software is shared
among many of Rottler’s machines and not all features are used on all machines.
Rapid Travel Buttons
Rapid Up will cause the spindle to move up quickly at a fixed rate of speed. The button is a momentary