CNC Motion Setup/Testing Utility
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31-January-05
MST Soft Keys
NOTE:
Select an active axis before you select an MST command
(
F1
–
F9
).
NOTE:
MST soft keys are displayed while the MST screen is active.
Access Motion Setup/Testing Utility features via the labeled soft keys
located beneath the LCD on the console. Press the corresponding soft
key (
F1
–
F10
) to activate the function.
Refer to
Table 2
for soft key names and functions.
Table 2, MST Soft Key Functions
Soft Key
Name
Function
F1 ClrFld
Clears prompt field in SigGain and Tuning tests.
F2 ResChk
Calculates the resolution of the active axis.
Troubleshooting tool.
F3 IndexP
Detects Index Pulse and displays an indicator
beside the Active Axis line of the MST screen.
Troubleshooting tool.
F4 MANUAL
Cancels active MDI or test command.
F5 MDI
Activates MDI Mode.
F6 Balance
Sends out the signal needed to Balance the
outputs of the system (0.0VDC). Used to balance
the Motion Control Board and the Servo
Amplifiers.
F7 SigGain
Enables you to set the servo board signal gain for
the active axis.
F8 Tuning
Activates the Tuning Pop-Up menu, which allows
the CNC to determine optimum PID values from
the given parameters and save the results.
F9 Misc
Miscellaneous tests pop-up with two tests: Can
Bus for inputs, and outputs, and Rigid Tapping
Test.
F10 Exit
Returns the CNC to the software selection
screen.
(S
HIFT
+
F4) Home
Performs a Homing Sequence on active axis.
Clearing a Prompt Field or Message (F1)
Press
ClrFld
(
F1
) to clear an erroneous entry. This soft key is available
during the Signal Gain and Tuning tests.
