Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual

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1 Introduction
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1.3 Main Operating Mode Screens
Display navigation
The three main operating modes: Manual Data Input, Program 
Management, and Program Run each have there own screen.  A 
condensed description of these has been provided here on how to 
navigate, become familiar with the information that is being provided.
Manual Data Input
The Manual Data Input screen (default screen), displays several 
windows, and program buttons. The following list maps what is being 
viewed on this screen.  When the console is first turned on, the unit 
defaults to this screen.  
1
Manual Data Input (default screen).
2
Horizontal button Bar.  These keys change to correspond with the 
selected main mode display.
3
Display area / Preview Screen.
4
This displays the position of the machine during a program or 
single event run.
5
This displays the Distance To Go per the program being run.
6
The Machine display window displays the actual position of the 
machines axes.
7
The Target display window displays the position that the machine 
is going to.
8
This displays the status of the machine during its current activity.
9
Machine function button; actual buttons displayed depend on the 
features of your machine.
10
Program running status:
Red - Machine is idle.
Green - Program is running.
11
Message Indicator:
Yellow/Red (flashing): Error or Warning.
Green: All OK.
12
Screen Lock:  The touch screen can be locked at any time.