Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 77)

Configuring Axes
Chapter 3
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2. Select the display and input units.
The workstation returns to the main menu.
Your control type is based on the application type that you selected when
you created the project.
If, as an application type,
you selected:
these control types are
available: and the default value is:
Mill/Lathe lathe (A, B, or C) lathe
mill (standard or transfer line)
Grinder surface cylindrical
cylindrical
Dual Processing Mill/Lathe lathe (A, B, or C) lathe
mill (standard or transfer line)
There are two parameter groups; the group you see depends on the selected
application type. The parameters listed under each group vary depending
on the selected control type. The control type parameter number is [350].
Important: Be aware that AMP files saved with a particular type can be
downloaded only to a control with that particular software. As an
example, if lathe or mill is the selected control type, that AMP file cannot
be downloaded to a control with grinder software.
Mill/Lathe or Surface/Cylindrical Grinder or Dual Processing Mill/Lathe
software for the CNC must be purchased from Allen-Bradley.
To select the control type of the open AMP file:
1. Press [F3] to pull down the Options menu.
2. Select the Control Type option.
3.8
Selecting Control Type