Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual 202

7.3 Probing Cycles

Field	Code	Description
Tool#	T	Tool number. (Required)
		With only the T cycle parameter present,
		the canned cycle does not step over half
		the tool's diameter but comes straight
		down measuring the tool length and storing
		it in the tool register.
EstDiam	D	This is the rough diameter of the tool. This
		should be within 0.04" (1.0 mm). (Optional)
		If the D cycle parameter is present, the tool
		steps over half of its diameter, the spindle
		turns on in reverse and then the canned
		cycle measures the tool's length.
		A negative D value is for a left-handed tool
		and causes the spindle to come on forward
		instead of reverse.
		For on center length measurement, do not
		give a D cycle parameter.
MeasType	Q	This option specifies to measure length,
		diameter, or both and the appropriate tool
		registers are updated. (Optional)
		[Default: Q1]
		Q0 Measure the diameter only
		Q1 Measure the length only
		Q2 Measure both length and diameter
		If Q is not set, the cycle measures the tool
		length only.
		If Q0 or Q2 are programmed, you must also
		have a D cycle parameter or the control
		displays an error message.

202 7 Programming: Canned Cycles, sub-programs