Acu-Rite CNC 3500i 3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

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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.