ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 - Manual (Page 27)

ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 9
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1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes
Modes
Overview
The MILLPWR G2 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
User's 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 incremental DRO display will show the distance to the Z axis
target position.
 Press the ABS/INCR key to toggle between absolute and incremental
display modes.
 In incremental mode, a bar graph is displayed below each axis
position. A small blue indicator moves toward the center of the bar
as the incremental position approaches 0. When at 0, the blue
indicator will be centered.
 After moving the Z axis to the programmed position, press the GO
key to continue running the program.
Program Steps in 2 Axis Mode
When running a program step in 2 axis mode, not all information in the
program step is used. Values may be programmed for Z Pass, Z Peck,
and Tool Retract, but they will not be used when running in 2 axis
mode.
 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.
If an additional pass is needed for a step, press STOP to end
the program and run the step again.
It may also be necessary to repeat a set of steps for each
pass in a program.