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Section 12: Setup and Fine Tuning • May 2, 2016
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Section 12. Setup and Fine Tuning
This section will setup and test all tool functions, secure the table, and set zeroing locations.
Check Inputs and Outputs
Input 1 –
The Z zero plate and the fixed Z zero are connected on this input. When either of these
plates are connected to a ground, the circuit is closed and input “1” on the ShopBot position screen
will light up. The ShopBot ATC requires that the grounding clip be used during any zeroing of Z-axis.
Input 2 –
The X-axis proximity switch is connected on this input. When working properly, the input “2”
light will be off in the ShopBot position screen for normal operation. When the X-axis proximity switch
passes the proximity targets the light will turn on. These will be used for homing the X and Y positions
and for limiting the safe table cutting boundaries, among other things.
Input 3 –
The Y-axis proximity switch is connected on this input. During normal operation the input
“3” light will be off in the ShopBot position screen. If the Y-axis proximity switch passes the proximity
targets the light will turn on. This feature will be used for homing the X and Y positions and for limiting
the safe table cutting boundaries and other techniques that you may develop to help your productivity
and accuracy.
Input 4 –
This input is connected to the stop switch. When inactivated the switch allows for use of the
tool and when depressed the connection is severed and the tool comes to a stop.
Input 5 – The Z-axis proximity switch is connected on this input. When working properly the input “5”
light will be ON in the ShopBot position screen for normal operation. When the Z-axis proximity switch
passes the proximity targets the light will be turned OFF. This switch will be used most often for a ref-
erence location in zeroing the bits in the tool rack and for limiting the safe Z cutting boundary.
Input 6 –
NA
Input 7 – Drawbar closed.
Input 8 – Drawbar open (changing tools).
Output 1 –
Switches on the spindle.
Output 2 – Secondary spindle
Output 3 –
Toggles the ATC dust skirt gate open.
Output 4 – Turns on during machine operation (safety flashing screen). Required for spindle “on” sig-
nal.
Output 5 –
Air drill (if applicable)
Output 6 – Air drill (if applicable)
Output 7 –
Air drill (if applicable)
Output 8 - Toggles the spindle drawbar open /close (releases tool holders from spindle).
Caution: When the spindle is not spinning it is possible to drop the tools from the spindle if this
output is triggered.