2. If you have not yet done so, you must make sure that the
PathPilot controller is updated to the latest version of
PathPilot.
3. From the PathPilot interface, on the
Settings
tab, select the
ATC
radio button.
Figure 2-14: ATC radio button on the Settings tab.
The
ATC
tab appears in the PathPilot interface.
Note:
If prompted, you may need to update the
firmware for the ATC. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Load an empty tool holder into the spindle:
a. Push and hold the collet open button on the side of the
ATC.
The collet opens.
b. Load a tool into the spindle.
c. Release the button.
The collet closes.
5. From the PathPilot interface, on the
Main
tab, in the
RPM
DRO field, type
1000
. Then select the
Enter
key.
6. Select
FWD
.
The spindle starts.
7. From the
Status
tab, make sure that the
VFD Running
green
light comes on.
Figure 2-15: VFD Running light on the Status tab.
Note:
If the VFD Running light did not come on in
Step 8, we can help. Email [email protected] to
contact Tormach Technical Support for guidance on
how to proceed.
8. Select
Stop
.
The spindle stops.
2.1.5 Make Final Alignments to the Automatic Tool
Changer (ATC)
Complete the following steps in the order listed:
Adjust the Tool Alignment and Set the Tool Tray Height and
Adjust the Tool Alignment and Set the Tool Tray Height and
Encoder Position
1. From the PathPilot interface, on the
ATC
tab, select
Ref Tool
Tray
.
Figure 2-16: Ref Tool Tray button on the ATC tab.
The tool tray spins.
Note:
You're only required to reference the tool tray
once, unlike the mill axes’ referencing procedure.
2. If you haven't already done so, load a tool into the spindle.
3. Manually rotate the spindle two revolutions by hand.
The encoder has now been oriented.
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