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1) Manual Pulse Generator (HANDWHEEL) - rotate this wheel to control axis feed
while in HDW mode.
2) FEEDRATE override rotary switch - labeled in percentages. Controls the
feedrate and rapid traverse (Exception - see #3) of the machine axes. Also
affects handwheel rate.
3) RAPID override buttons – By selecting 10% or 100%, rapid will run at the
selected rate regardless of feedrate override control. By selecting “%”, the
feedrate override setting controls the rapid speeds.
4) CYCLE START button – Starts automatic operation. In most cases the control
will prompt the operator when this button needs to be pressed.
5) FEEDHOLD button - illuminated when active. Pauses axis movement. When
feedhold is active and HDW mode is selected, the axes can be positioned with
the handwheel. Opening the chip pan enclosure doors may cause a feedhold
condition.
6) MACHINE FUNCTION buttons – illuminated when active. These control
dedicated machine functions. Configuration will vary by machine type and
options.
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SINGLE BLOCK – Single block program execution on/off.
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OPTIONAL STOP – Optional stop (M01) on/off.
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BLOCK SKIP – Block skip function (/) on/off.
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AIR – Air blast function on/off
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FLOOD COOLANT – Flood coolant function on/off.
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MIST COOLANT – Mist coolant function on/off.
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AUGER – Auger or Conveyor chip removal function on/off.
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WASHDOWN COOLANT – Washdown function on/off.
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SETUP - Releases the enclosure door safety interlock. Holding the switch
in with the enclosure door open will allow axis jog.
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TOOL RESET – This button is a safety interlock. It prevents the spindle
from starting during a manual tool change. It will flash during a tool
change and needs to be pressed after the tool change is completed before
program operation can be resumed. The control will display a prompt as
to when this button needs to be pressed.
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CTS – Coolant through spindle function (if equipped) on/off.
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SPINDLE JOG – Used to rotate (lathe) spindles at slow speed for setup
use. Especially useful for turning large chucks.
7) SPINDLE OVERRIDE rotary switch – labeled in percentage of programmed
spindle rpm. Controls the actual spindle rpm.
