Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 20)

Manual/MDI Operation Modes
Chapter 1
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Explanations and illustrations are presented based on the movement of
the cutting tool on a fixed workpiece.
The 9/Series control lets you use any alphabetic character for expressing
a numerically controlled axis. This manual uses X and Z for the first
and second axes on the basic coordinate system, and U and W for the
axes parallel to them.
The term AMP is an abbreviation for Adjustable Machine Parameters.
These parameters are used to match the 9/Series control to a specific
machine. Your system installer usually completes the AMP setting.
Key names designated between the [ ] symbols are found on the
operator panel.
Key names designated between the { } symbols are softkeys found
below the CRT.
Switch and button names on the standard MTB panel are designated
between the < > symbols.
The term PALt is an abbreviation for Programmable Application
Logic. This is a ladder logic program that processes signals between the
CNC and the machine. It is usually programmed by the system installer.
The manual assumes that these system characteristics are active:
Metric
Absolute
IPM
To make this manual easier to read and understand, we shortened the full
product names and features. Shortened terms include:
When you see: It means:
AMP Adjustable Machine Parameters
Backup Memory storage area not requiring battery maintenance
CNC Computer Numerical Control
CPU Central Processing Unit (the computing part of the control)
CRT Cathode Ray Tube (the control’s monitor screen)
The control the 9/230, 9/240, 9/260 or 9/290 CNC
ESTOP Emergency Stop
Flash memory programmable, nonvolatile memory
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Terms and Conventions