Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC4 manual Setting Backlash, To Set Backlash

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moving parts on each axis. This will help you “eye-ball” the same home position again.

6.Choose the Set button next to the “Machine” label in the Tool Position Box. Then choose the Zero All button in the Set Machine Coordinates dialog box.

7.If Machine Zero was already set, the LC software displays a dialog showing the discrepancy between the previous Machine Zero and the new Machine Zero just set. Choose Yes if you want to use the new Machine Zero just set, or No if you want to keep the existing Machine Zero.

8.If you chose Yes, the Machine Coordinates will automatically zero. The Machine Tool Envelope will appear in the Tool Path View Port.

Setting Backlash

If you do not have ball-screws or any other “zero backlash” scheme on your machine, the software can compensate for the backlash. Of course, you are always best off removing as much backlash from the mechanical system as possible in addition to using the software backlash compensation.

4To Set Backlash

1.Choose Machine Tool from the Setup Menu. The Machine Tool Setup screen will appear.

2.Make sure the Comp checkbox is unchecked, then choose OK.

3.Choose the Jog button on the Control Box.

4.Drive the X axis in one direction at least 0.25” (this will take out any backlash in that direction).

5.Zero the Relative Coordinates by choosing the Set button next to the “Relative” label, then Zero All.

6.Choose the Single Step radio button. Jog the axis step by step in the opposite direction until you detect table movement (using a dial indicator).

7.The Relative Coordinate X axis value is the amount of X axis backlash on your machine tool.

8.Write down this number and repeat the above process at different places along the X axis.

9.Choose Machine Tool from the Setup menu. The Machine Tool Setup dialog box will appear.

10.Record the average of all backlash values in the X axis Backlash text box. If you have no backlash on an axis, or if you don’t want backlash compensation on an axis, just enter zero.

11.Repeat the above steps for each axis. When you’re finished, choose the Comp checkbox and make sure there is a check in it.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements Using the Mouse Installing LCIf you are using Windows 3.1 or If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NTUsing Standard Windows Controls Choosing CommandsPull-Down Menus Command ButtonsText Boxes System Safety Program Overview About this ManualFile Menu Pull Down Menu BarMain Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line View Menu Tool Position BoxHelp Menu Program Other FeaturesMachine RelativeTo zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate systemTo zero all axes Tool Path View PortControl Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows SetupSetup File Software SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping SettingsTo Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum FeedratesTo Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Jog Rates Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home SwitchesTo Set Backlash Setting BacklashTo Set Up the Tool Library Tooling SettingsTo Configure the Input Lines Input Line SettingsTo Configure the Output Lines Output Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal SettingsTo Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page Importing a DXF File Opening a G-Code ProgramTo open an existing program 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 close the editor To save your program using the same file nameKey Programming Concepts M Codes SupportedAbsolute vs. Incremental ModeG00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code ReferenceG02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting MoveEnd End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting MoveG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G04 DwellG20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G28 Return to Reference PointG29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning ModeM00 Program Pause M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM30 End of Program MXX Miscellaneous Device Control Feedrate CommandProgram Comments System Programming Starting LC Software Configuring LCWindows 3.1 or Windows 95, 98 or NTLoading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine OnlineSetting 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 Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series DriverSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary