SPACE 2000 EVO/N (T and M versions) OPERATION MANUAL
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MMS/INCHES CONVERSION
Each time the following key is pressed the unit of measurement is switched from
MM
to
INCHES
or vice versa. The switch takes place instantaneously for all the Axes
being counted. The selected unit of measurement is shown by the position of the
illuminated LED on the keypad, and also by the position of the decimal points for the Axes
being counted. If activation of the conversion is not compatible with the operational
conditions of the instrument, pressing this key will cause an error message to be
displayed.
WORKPIECE CENTRE
This function makes it easy to identify the centre between two points A and B of a
workpiece being machined (distance between centres of holes, geometrical figures, sides
of the workpiece, etc.). To perform the function, for example on the Y Axis, proceed as
follows:
A)
Go to the first position, A, by moving the Carriage along the Zo Axis. Let
us suppose that in this position the display of the Y Axis indicates the
dimension 30.00 (which it is not necessary to reset):
B)
Key
½
3 0. 0 0
Y
Both the LED of the Y Axis and the LED of the
½
symbol will flash on the keypad.
The auxiliary display will show the wording “WORKPIECE CENTRE”.
C)
Now go to the second position, B. Let us suppose that in this position the
display of the Y Axis shows the dimension 52.22
D)
Key
½
or
1 1. 1 1
Y
The flashing LEDs will extinguish and a dimension will appear on the display of the Zo
Axis. This dimension is exactly half (rounded off, if necessary) of the path followed by
the Carriage between the two positions A and B. It will be sufficient to move the
Carriage as far as dimension “0.00” for it to be located exactly on the required centre
point.
NOTE:
This function can only be carried out when the Axis concerned is set for
INCREMENTAL
counting
.
. Otherwise, it is not completed by the calculation, as
this would interfere with the
ABSOLUTE
count settings.