ACU-RITE 300S READOUTS - Manual (Page 26)

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Operating Modes
The 300S has two operating modes: Distance-To-Go
(INCREMENTAL), and Actual Value (ABSOLUTE). The Actual Value
mode always displays the current actual position of the tool, relative
to the active datum. In this mode, all moves are done by traveling until
the display matches the nominal position that is required. The
Distance-To-Go feature enables you to approach nominal positions by
traversing to display value zero. When working within the Distance-
To-Go mode you can enter nominal coordinates as either absolute or
incremental dimensions.
Milling applications have only the tool length offsets active while in the
Actual Value Mode. In the Distance-To-Go mode, both the diameter
and length offsets are used to calculate the amount of “distance-to-
go” required to get to the desired nominal position. This is relative to
the edge of the tool that will be doing the cutting.
Turning applications have both diameter and length offsets in both the
Actual Value and Distance-To-Go modes.
Press the ABS/INC soft key to toggle between these two modes. To
view other soft key functions in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go
mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow keys.
The Milling application provides a quick method for coupling the Z and
W axes position on a 4 axis system. For more information, see "Z/W
Coupling (4 axes Milling)" on page 50.
The Turning application provides a quick method for coupling the Z
axes positions on a 3 axis system. For more information, see "Z
Coupling" on page 57.
Setup
300S 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 19.
„ 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.