ACU-RITE VUE READOUTS - Manual (Page 24)

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Operating Modes
The VUE has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go (incremental),
and Actual Value (absolute). The Distance-To-Go feature enables an
approach to nominal positions by traversing to display value zero.
When working within the incremental mode, enter nominal
coordinates as either incremental, or absolute dimensions. The Actual
Value feature always displays the current actual position of the tool,
relative to the active datum. In this mode, all moves are made by
traveling until the display matches the nominal position that is
required.
While in the absolute (Actual Value) mode, if the VUE is configured for
Milling applications, only the tool length offsets are active. Both the
diameter, and length offsets are used in the incremental (Distance-To-
Go) mode to calculate the amount of “distance-to-go” required to get
to the desired nominal position relative to the edge of the tool that will
be doing the cutting.
If the VUE is configured for turning, all tool offsets are used in both the
absolute, and incremental modes.
8 Press the ABS/INC hard key to toggle between these two modes.
To view other soft key functions in either absolute, or incremental
mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys.
Setup
VUE offers two categories for setting up operating parameters. These
categories are: Installation Setup and Job Setup. The Job Setup
parameters are used to accommodate specific machining
requirements for each job. Installation Setup is used to establish
encoder, display and communication parameters.
The Installation Setup menu is accessed by pressing the SETUP soft
key, then the INSTALLATION SETUP soft key. When in the Installation
Setup menu, the following soft keys will be available:
„ JOB SETUP: Press to begin accessing the Job Setup parameters.
„ IMPORT/EXPORT: Press to begin importing or exporting operating
parameters. See "Import/Export" on page 13.
„ HELP: Will open on-line help.
8 To view, and change Installation Setup parameters, first press the
SETUP soft key, then the INSTALLATION SETUP soft key.
8 Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the parameters
of interest.
8 press the ENTER key.