Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 339)

Chapter
12
12-1
Overtravels and Programmable Zones
This chapter discusses overtravels and programmable zones.
Overtravels and programmable zones define areas that restrict the movable
range of the cutting tool. The control is equipped to establish two
overtravel areas and two programmable zones as illustrated in Figure 12.1.
Figure 12.1
Overtravels and Zones
Software
overtravel
Hardware
overtravel
Limit switch
Limit switch
Z axis
travel
X axis travel
Y axis travel
Limit switch
Limit switch
Programmable
Zone 2
Programmable
Zone 3
12.0
Chapter Overview
12.1
Overtravels and
Programmable Zones