Anaheim DPJ72LC2 manual Starting LC Software, Configuring LC, Windows 3.1 or, Windows 95, 98 or NT

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Section 5 Tutorial

Section 5. Tutorial

Starting LC Software

Windows 3.1 or 3.11

To start LC, double-click on the LC icon in the LC Program Group.

A dialog will appear asking you if you want to start with the Controller online or offline. At this point, choose the No, Start Offline button. If you are running the Demo version, choose Continue.

Windows 95, 98 or NT

To start LC, click on the Start button, select Programs, select LC, and then select the LC icon.

A dialog will appear asking you if you want to start with the Controller Online. At this point, choose the No, Start Offline button. If you are running the Demo version, choose Continue.

Configuring LC

1.Refer to Section 2, “Initial Setup” to properly configure LC, your Controller, your Stepper Motor Driver and your machine tool. If you have already made a setup file or want to use a predefined setup file do the following:

2.Choose Open Setup from the File menu.

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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 95, 98 or NT Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 3.1 orUsing 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 Relative Other FeaturesProgram MachineTo 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 To import a DXF file Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To open an existing programTo 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 MoveG28 Return to Reference Point G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G20, G21 Inch Units and Metric UnitsG29 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 Windows 95, 98 or NT Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 3.1 orLoading 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