ACU-RITE 300S READOUTS - Manual (Page 66)

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8 Press the ENTER key.
8 Select the axis (X) key.
8 Enter the position of the tool tip, for example, X=.100. Remember
to ensure the 300S is in diameter display mode (
Ø) if the input is a
diameter value.
8 Touch the workpiece face with the tool.
8 Cursor to the Z axis (2), then set the position display for the tool tip
to zero, Z=0.
8 Press ENTER.
Setting Tool Offsets Example 2: Using LOCK AXIS Function
The LOCK AXIS function can be used to set a tool’s offset when a tool
is under load and the diameter of the workpiece is not known.
The LOCK AXIS function is useful when determining tool data by
touching the workpiece. To avoid losing the position value when the
tool is retracted to measure the workpiece, this value can be stored by
pressing LOCK AXIS.
To use the LOCK AXIS function:
8 Press the TOOL soft key.
8 Select tool and press ENTER.
8 Press the X axis key.
8 Turn a diameter in the X axis.
8 Press the LOCK AXIS soft key while the tool is still cutting.
8 Retract from the current position.
8 Turn the spindle off and measure the workpiece diameter.
8 Enter the measured diameter or radius, and press ENTER.
Remember to ensure the 300S is in diameter display mode
Ø if you
input a diameter value.
Import/Export
Tool Table information can be imported, or exported over the serial
port.
8 IMPORT, and EXPORT soft keys are available in the Tool Table
screen.
8 Press IMPORT to download a Tool Table from a PC.
8 Press EXPORT to upload the Tool Table to a PC.
8 To exit, press the C key.