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iMach

III

P1A-S Pendant Manual v4.0.0

2.3 CONTINUOUS mode

In C mode, axis moves at constant speed of Slow Jog Rate

. The axis movement

is independent to the speed at which the MPG is turned.



To avoid accidentally moving MPG and axis, the number of steps to delay the start of axis

movement can be set in plugin configuration table

2.4 CONTINUOUS RATE mode

2.4.1 In C% mode, turning MPG changes the speed used in CONTINUOUS

mode. The rate

displays in Slow Jog Rate DRO (Digital Read Outs) on Mach3 Screen.

2.5

FEED RATE mode

In F% mode, turning MPG changes feed rate overridden (FRO) rate from 1% to 250 %. FRO rate can
be changed when axes are moving

Summary of Contents for iMachIII P1A-S

Page 1: ...www vistacnc com 1 www vistacnc com 1 iMachIII P1A S Pendant Manual v4 0 0 iMachIII P1A S CNC Control Pendant...

Page 2: ...ed expert rather than risk injury to yourself or to others Information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties implied or...

Page 3: ...s selections PLUGIN Download the latest iMach3 P1A S Plugin from www vistacnc com download page Move the plugin file into Mach3 Plugins directory CONNECTION and START Directly plug the USB cable into...

Page 4: ...Offline mode and Screen selection Turn mode selection knob to Scr Off position 1 3 1 When axis selection knob is at X Y or Z position the pendant is in Offline mode and any MPG signals are not sent to...

Page 5: ...nges MPG mode from STEP mode to VELOCITY mode To set to STEP only mode select 0 in STEP to VELOCITY mode change sensitivity in Plugin Configuration Table Use MPG cap to turn the MPG wheel to get lower...

Page 6: ...ELOCITY CONTINUOUS mode LCD displays axis DRO readings Selected axis name It flashes at second rate Step jogging rate in units minute Step size The step size and rate display changes alternately every...

Page 7: ...ccidentally moving MPG and axis the number of steps to delay the start of axis movement can be set in plugin configuration table 2 4 CONTINUOUS RATE mode 2 4 1 In C mode turning MPG changes the speed...

Page 8: ...an be changed when the spindle is running Spindle Speed RPM Spindle Speed Override Current pulley number Check in Plugin Configuration Table to display Spindle RPM 3 E Stop switch button 5 1 E Stop sw...

Page 9: ...y sent out through a 2 wire loop which can be used to control a relay or to connect with other E stop buttons When the button is pressed and the switch is locked down the 2 wire loop is open Twist the...

Page 10: ...Mach3 menu select Config then Config PlugIns In PlugIns menu click CONFIG SPECIFICATIONS Work with Mach3 R2 63 and above 100 steps clicks per Rev MPG MPG MTBF 10000 hour Shipped with10 High Speed USB...