Acu-Rite CNC 3500i User Manual
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3 Manual Data Input
3.1 Manual D
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3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)
Overview
Manual Data Input allows data input for simple machining operations.
Manual operation, single step operation, and single commands can be
entered.
Manual operation, single step operation, and single commands can be
entered.
The following describes the concepts, and formats used with the
ACU-RITE 3500i CNC.
ACU-RITE 3500i CNC.
These topics are being introduced in this chapter.
Manual Data Input Screen
Manual Data Input Mode Settings
Manual Data Input
Manual Data Input Operations
Manual Data Input Cycles
Block History
G-code MDI
MDI Touch Screen Feature Dialogues
MDI Teach
Manual Data Input Screen
The 3500i display screen provides the information required to monitor
the machine, it’s movement, programming, program management,
and much more.
the machine, it’s movement, programming, program management,
and much more.
The default screen, or home screen, displays several windows,
operating modes, and 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. See Section 1, "Manual Data Input" on page 20.
operating modes, and 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. See Section 1, "Manual Data Input" on page 20.
1
Program Position.
2
Program Distance to go.
3
Machine: Actual Machine Position.
Target: Position Machine going to.
Target: Position Machine going to.
4
Secondary Dashboard: Current tool, Offset, Modals, and
Feed/Speed information.
Feed/Speed information.