User Manual – ePX 200
OptiPro Systems, LLC.
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Last Modified: 7/30/2014
Table 7-2: P-Series Submenu Descriptions
Option
Description
Manual Mode
This mode allows manual jogging and the ability to use the MDI function
(Section 7.4).
Automatic Mode
Automatic mode shows the current program and the axis positions (Section
7.5).
Offset Tables
The offset tables are password protected and should only be accessed by
trained personnel or OptiPro Technicians. These tables are used in the Tram
Procedure.
Minimize Software
Use to access the Windows Desktop without shutting down P Series software.
Exit Software
Exits the P Series software.
Close Menu
Closes the menu and returns to the previous screen.
7.4
Manual Jog Mode
Manual Jog mode, accessed from the P-Series submenu is also the opening screen after startup. The
machine can be jogged manually in this mode by using the axis buttons combined with the
FEED RATE
SELECTOR
and the
FEED RATE OVERRIDE
controls found on the control panel (Section 5.2.1).
Additionally, MDI commands are executed here by typing a command in the [MDI] field and pressing
CYCLE START
.
Always reduce
Feed Rate Override
to
0%
before pressing
CYCLE START
in MDI mode to
reduce the risk of collisions.
See Section 10.2 for additional information regarding MDI commands.
The Manual Jog Mode screen (Figure 7-4) displays real time axis position, and spindle load and speed
information.
Figure 7-4: Manual Jog Mode
Upper and Lower
Spindle Status
Axis Positions
Window
Feed Rate Override
and Jog Mode Status
MDI Command
Field
