3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

Overview

Manual Data Input allows data input for simple machining operations. Manual operation, single step operation, and single commands can be entered.

The following describes the concepts, and formats used with the ACU-RITE 3500i CNC.

These topics are being introduced in this chapter.

Manual Data Input Screen

Manual Data Input Mode Settings

Manual Data Input

Manual Data Input Operations

Manual Data Input Cycles

Block History

G-code MDI

MDI Touch Screen Feature Dialogues

MDI Teach

Manual Data Input Screen

The 3500i display screen provides the information required to monitor the machine, it’s movement, programming, program management, and much more.

The default screen, or home screen, displays several windows, operating modes, and buttons. The following list maps what is being viewed on this screen. When the console is first turned on, the unit defaults to this screen. See Section 1, "Manual Data Input" on page 20.

1Program Position.

2Program Distance to go.

3Machine: Actual Machine Position.

Target: Position Machine going to.

4Secondary Dashboard: Current tool, Offset, Modals, and Feed/Speed information.

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