Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual
ACU-RITE 3500i
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.2 G-Code and M-Code Definitions
Typing in Address Words
Most address words can manually be typed in without exiting Edit
Help. Address words that can be typed into the program via Edit Help
include: dimension coordinates (XYZU); spindle codes (S); feed rates
(F); tool codes (T); and preparatory codes (G). Use the following
procedure:
Help. Address words that can be typed into the program via Edit Help
include: dimension coordinates (XYZU); spindle codes (S); feed rates
(F); tool codes (T); and preparatory codes (G). Use the following
procedure:
From the Main Edit Help screen or from a Help Template Menu,
type the required commands.
type the required commands.
Edit Help displays the typed commands in the center of the screen.
If the address word requires a parameter, the software displays an
entry field in which the appropriate value or selection needs to be
entered.
If the address word requires a parameter, the software displays an
entry field in which the appropriate value or selection needs to be
entered.
Type the value or selection, if required. Accept or cancel commands
just the same as in the Help Graphic Menus.
just the same as in the Help Graphic Menus.
Touch Use to enter the block into the program. Touch Cancel to
cancel your entry, and clear the screen.
cancel your entry, and clear the screen.
Accepted commands are inserted in the program.
Example: Entering G-Codes
From the Main Edit Help screen, type G77, and touch ENTER.
The3500i activates the Help Graphic for Circular Pocket Milling
(G77).
The3500i activates the Help Graphic for Circular Pocket Milling
(G77).
Typing in M-Codes
Manually type in M-Codes listed in the table. Most M-Codes (except
M30 and M98) do not require additional parameter settings.
M30 and M98) do not require additional parameter settings.
For M-Codes that do require additional parameter settings (M30 and
M98), Edit Help displays the Help Graphic for the M-Code.
M98), Edit Help displays the Help Graphic for the M-Code.
Type the required parameters, and touch Use to insert the M-Code
into the program.
into the program.
From the Main Edit Help screen or from a Help Template Menu,
type the entire M-Code. (Example: M2, etc.) The Edit Help displays
the typed M-Code.
type the entire M-Code. (Example: M2, etc.) The Edit Help displays
the typed M-Code.
Touch Use to enter the block into the program. Touch Cancel to
cancel your entry, and clear the screen.
cancel your entry, and clear the screen.
Accepted commands are inserted in the program.