Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC4 manual About this Manual, Program Overview

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6	Section 1 Getting Started

About this Manual

Anaheim Automation’s LC software is a unique Windows application, so you’ll need some instruction to get started. Since automated machining is potentially dangerous, please take the time to completely read through this manual to understand the operation of the software and machine before cutting a part.

Please note that all LC terminology appears in boldface upon first occurrence and is defined in the glossary.

It is assumed that you already have a working knowledge of the PC and Windows. If you are not familiar with either of these, please review your PC or Windows user’s guides before you use the LC controller.

Program Overview

Anaheim Automation’s LC software is a Windows based program that gives you direct control of your machine tool while displaying real time graphics. With Anaheim Automation’s LC software you can:

∙Visualize and verify the tool path generated from a G-Code file.

∙Watch the current position of the machine tool as it moves.

∙See the current position of the machine tool in either Machine, Program, Relative, or Distance-To-Go coordinates.

∙Create, edit and display a G-Code program.

∙Move the machine tools in any of four different modes: Jog, Point, G-Code, or Home.

∙Import DXF files.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements If you are using Windows 3.1 or Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NT Choosing Commands Using Standard Windows ControlsPull-Down Menus Command ButtonsText Boxes System Safety About this Manual Program OverviewPull Down Menu Bar File MenuMain Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line View Menu Tool Position BoxHelp Menu Machine Other FeaturesProgram RelativeTo set new values within a coordinate system To zero each axisTool Path View Port To zero all axesControl Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Message Box Program Listing BoxPage Windows Setup WindowsSetup File Software SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup Feedrate and Ramping Settings To Set the Maximum Unramped FeedratesTo Set the Maximum Feedrates To Set the Ramping RateTo Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Jog Rates Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate To Set Machine Zero Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home SwitchesSetting Backlash To Set BacklashTooling Settings To Set Up the Tool LibraryInput Line Settings To Configure the Input LinesTo Configure the Output Lines Output Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines Motor Signal Settings To Configure the Motor Signal LinesTo Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page To open an existing program Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To import a DXF fileTo choose a different file name or folder System Programming To open the editor Using the Program EditorTo edit a new program To save your program using the same file name To close the editorM Codes Supported Key Programming ConceptsMode Absolute vs. IncrementalM Code Reference G00 Rapid Tool PositioningG01 Linear Interpolated Cutting Move G02 Clockwise Circular Cutting MoveEnd G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting Move End Center StartG20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G28 Return to Reference PointG29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G90 Absolute Positioning Mode G91 Incremental Positioning ModeM00 Program Pause M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM30 End of Program MXX Miscellaneous Device Control Feedrate CommandProgram Comments System Programming Windows 3.1 or Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 95, 98 or NTLoading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Connecting the Machine Online Using the Jog ControlsSetting Machine Zero Using the Point Move Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool Testing the Program on the Machine Tool Exiting the Program Cutting the PartTurning off the Controller O Connections Typical Output Configuration Driver BLD72 Series Driver Motor ON/OFF Input Internally ConnectedSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary