
System
operation
In normal operation the application software will put the CMM in manual mode, joystick enabled,
except when an automatic DCC program is running.
LCD
(Not
applicable
for
MCU
lite
‐
2
)
This LCD screen is context sensitive to the mode and operation of the MCU. Please refer to the
relevant operational mode section for further details.
Emergency
stop
The motors are disengaged when the emergency stop switch is operated, any motorised head motion
will also be stopped.
Speed
override
Controls the machine speed when the CMM is running a program under DCC mode. It will also
control the speed of the REVO head if fitted. The LCD screen displays a percentage value of the
programmed move speed when in DCC operation as shown below. If the speed override is set to less
than 10%, the speed percentage shown on the LCD display will flash.
For MCU
lite-2
the indication for the speed override being set below 10% is a flashing ‘MCU enabled’
LED.
Probe
disabled
LED
Indicates the status of the touch probe signal.
LED off - Normal operational mode.
LED lit (red) - Probe disabled.
MCU
enabled
LED
Indicates the operational status of the MCU. For the MCU1 and MCU5 this LED has two states.
LED off - MCU not enabled.
LED lit (green) - MCU enabled.
NOTE: The LED is not illuminated until the joystick is live, so if the setting of the ‘Joystick
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