Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

9 Running a Program on the Machine

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Single-Step Mode runs a program block by block. This mode enables 
you to step through the program and verify the moves before you 
cut an actual part.

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Once a program has been selected, and the Program Run mode has 
been activated, touch the Single Step. button.

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Touch the START button to execute each block or motion.

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Touch the STOP button to stop, or pause the block or motion.

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Touch the Manual button to cancel a program that is on hold.

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When you cancel a program, the 3500i terminates tool 
compensation and canned cycles. All other modal settings remain 
active. 

The following table list the active buttons in the Single Step, and Auto 
screen.

 activates the real-time graphic view window. 

The View Type button activates the sub menu of 
view options. The Adjust View button activates the 
sub menu for view adjustment for the Draw screen. 
Refer to Chapter 8, "View Options Menu" on page 
256.

 cancels the currently active program run 

session.

 changes to Single-Step Mode.

 Changes to Auto Mode. Use to run part 

programs for production.

 activates the Block Search feature. 

Refer to "Using Block Search to Select a Starting 
Block."

 displays the Jog menu.

 activates the Tool Table, providing easy access 

to the Tool Table.

 activates the Parts Counter dialogue, 

to allow adjusting or resetting the number of 
completed parts.