Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual
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1 Introduction
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General Operating Guidelines
The following provides the general operating guidelines for the 3500i.
Mode specific function buttons are always located on the left
vertical edge of the screen.
vertical edge of the screen.
Scroll bars automatically appear when the window information does
not completely fit into the current window size.
not completely fit into the current window size.
The active operating mode is highlighted in blue in the top menu bar.
The activated key in the side bar will highlight in blue also. More
than one key may be activated at a time depending on the action
being taken. Available selection keys for the current activity are
highlighted. Non-available keys are grayed out.
The activated key in the side bar will highlight in blue also. More
than one key may be activated at a time depending on the action
being taken. Available selection keys for the current activity are
highlighted. Non-available keys are grayed out.
Use the Context Sensitive Help feature when assistance is desired.
This is an intuitive feature that aids the user by going directly to the
section in the manual in relation to the feature, or button that you
select to obtain assistance with.
This is an intuitive feature that aids the user by going directly to the
section in the manual in relation to the feature, or button that you
select to obtain assistance with.
Main Operating Modes
The ACU-RITE 3500i has three main operating modes: Manual Data
Input (MDI), Program Management, and Program Run. These are
accessed with the large rectangular buttons at the top of the screen.
Input (MDI), Program Management, and Program Run. These are
accessed with the large rectangular buttons at the top of the screen.
Manual Data Input
allows data input for simple machining
operations. Manual operation, single step operation, and single
commands can be entered. See "Manual Data Input Menu Bar" on
page 40 for a complete description.
commands can be entered. See "Manual Data Input Menu Bar" on
page 40 for a complete description.
It is important to understand that this manual is written
with the assumption that the user is using the touch
screen.
with the assumption that the user is using the touch
screen.
A USB pointing device e.g. mouse, trackball, etc. may also
be used. If a device is being used, the action of clicking on
a screen key corresponds to the same action as if the user
is touching the screen. A USB keyboard can also be used.
be used. If a device is being used, the action of clicking on
a screen key corresponds to the same action as if the user
is touching the screen. A USB keyboard can also be used.