Tweco iCNC XT - Manual (Page 87)

iCNC XT
Manual 0-5299 OPERATION 5-29
5.10 Jog
When selecting the Jog Button, the Jog dialog box will appear.
You can use the Jog tool only when a cutting program is not running and the controller is not in Manual Mode. Use this tool to drive the machine
to a position (X,Y) or to drive a distance (X,Y) from the current position. Driving is usually done in rapid speed. It’s also possible to cut with this
tool, if you have checked the Rip Cut box.
If “Use program rotation” is checked, the coordinates where you drive are corrected according to the program rotation. The program rotation
is set in the parameter quick view screen.
Offsets
If there is a need to drive the same distance often (i.e. plasma torch to the same position where gas torch was) it’s useful to save these kinds of
distances as default offsets (offset 1 and 2). This way you can drive the default offset by just clicking one button.
Tables
It is possible to defi ne several different home positions. These can be used to defi ne the home positions of different plates on the cutting table,
or different cutting tables. Select the Table Number from the list and click the Drive to button. The machine drives to the defi ned home position
of the selected table.
Program Zeros
iCNC® XT will save the coordinates for last 5 program starts relative to the absolute 0.0 position. You can choose the wanted program zero
point from the drop down list and click drive to.
Set absolute zero (home) position by clicking the Set absolute 0,0 here button. This tool is needed, if the programmed working area limits are
in use. Those limits force the machine to stop before it hits the electrical limit switches. Setting absolute zero position can also be automatic,
when the machine is driven to the pre-defi ned zero position every time the controller is turned on. Absolute zero position is also needed, if there
is a need to set several home positions.