Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC4 manual Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool

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Section 5 Tutorial

9.Now choose the Start button. Notice how the machine first moved the Z Axis up and then performed 2-axis linear interpolation for the X and Y axes.

Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool

Program Zero is the origin to which all Program coordinates in the G-Code file are referenced. Before we cut a part, Program Zero must be set to a point from which we want the G-Code file to begin processing. For this tutorial we will cut a file called LCBLT.AGC .

1. Choose Open G-Code from the File menu and select LCBLT.AGC, then choose OK.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements Installing LC Using the MouseIf you are using Windows 3.1 or If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NTChoosing 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 Other Features ProgramMachine 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 Opening a G-Code Program Importing a DXF FileTo 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 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 StartG04 Dwell G17, G18, G19 Arc Plane SelectionG20, 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 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 Configuring LC Starting LC SoftwareWindows 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 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