Acu-Rite Control System MILLPWRG2 User Manual

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1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes Modes
1.2  Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes 
Modes
Overview
The MILLPWRG2 is capable of running a 2 axes machine (manual Z) or 
a 3 axes machine with the Z being switched to manual as needed. This 
Users Manual covers 2 axes and 3 axes operation. This section 
provides some general guidelines. In 2 axes mode, all Z moves must 
be made manually.  
When running a program, the system will pause and provide a prompt 
whenever a Z move is required.  
The...

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Program steps on 2 axis systems
When prompted to set Z, the incremental display will show the 
distance to the Z end depth.  
After drilling to depth, raise the quill and press the GO key to continue 
running the program.
For pocket steps, raise the quill and press GO when prompted. 
Selecting 2 axis mode on 3 axis systems
To run a program in 2 axis mode, disengage the quill assembly 
before pressing the GO key.  
A prompt will appear...

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1.3   C on s ole
Operating console
The  ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 Console has a 12.1-inch Flat-Panel Color 
Screen Display.  The following list of items are located on the front 
panel. 
See DRO display screen on page 43 for mapping information of the 
start up screen. 
See Console keypad on page 42 for a full description of the console 
keypad layout. The individual keys are fully described on page ii of the 
inside front cover.
The following features are located on the front...

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Screen navigation
The MILLPWRG2 display layout changes between DROMode and 
PGM(Program) Mode by pressing the DRO/PGM key. The following 
illustrates the differences between the two screen modes.
DRO mode display
In general, the display changes as different functions are activated. 
Soft keys in the lower display area change per the function selected. 
Soft keys perform their associated function by pressing the key 
directly below it. Basic procedures and features remain the...

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Dialogues and drop down menus
This manual provides complete information where specific examples 
of actions are being explained.
As a general overview of the dialogues provided by the MILLPWR
G2, 
several fields are likely to be provided for input. To navigate a dialogue, 
use the ARROW keys to select the desired field. After entering the data 
into a field, press either the ENTER key, or the UP or DOWN  ARROW keys to 
move to the next field. Exiting a field with one of...

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General operating guidelines
General operating guidelines for the MILLPWRG2.
Additional operation soft keys are located in the soft key area along 
with task selection and dialogue.  The soft keys change in relation to 
the task being performed.
Selection of a particular soft key that requires additional information 
may open a popup menu [1]. 
A soft key may open a dialogue menu that requires input necessary 
to continue with the operation selected.
The status bar in the...

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Operating modes
The MILLPWRG2 has two main operating modes: DRO and PGM 
(Program). These are accessed from the front panel hard key. This is a 
toggle key.  
DRO mode shows the current position of each axis 
relative to current datum.  In DRO mode, manual 
machining, and Single Cycles can be performed. Tool 
selection, units, along with most setup features can 
be accessed.
Program mode PGM, displays the list of program steps 
and part-view graphics. New programs can...

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Popup menus
Within the soft keys, additional features may be available in program 
mode. A soft key that has a down arrow in the lower right hand corner 
indicates that additional soft keys are available for that feature.
As an example, pressing the Program Steps soft key (in PGM mode) 
opens another set of soft keys available for this function. Then you will 
notice an up arrow on most of the soft keys. This indicates a popup 
menu will open when that key is pressed.
Soft...

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Keyboard
An on screen QWERTY keyboard will automatically popup when you 
enter a field that requires text information input. 
The keyboard becomes visible (popup) when text, and numerical 
information is required for an action (e.g. saving a program, or 
entering text for engraving).
Use the ARROW keys for navigation of the cursor to go to the desired 
character and press ENTER to select the character.
When the information has been entered using the keyboard, press...

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Editing keys
The following keys are available for editing text on the keyboard.
The Copy key will copy the highlighted text in the text 
field.
The Paste key will paste to the text field text that was 
previously highlighted, and copied.
The Clear key will remove all text in the text field.
The back space key will delete text in the text field one 
character at a time. 
Calculator
Numeric keypad
The numeric keypad on the front of the console resembles a standard...