Acu-Rite CNC 3500i user manual Code MDI

3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

G-code MDI

The ACU-RITE 3500i also has G-code Manual Data Input mode, and allows you to command moves without creating a part program. MDI also is a quick way to program one move, or a series of moves that are used only one time. Refer to chapter 11 "G-Code Program Editing" on page 350.

To enter G-code MDI mode, use the G-code MDI button on the bottom menu bar.

Type an instruction on the command line of the Program Area, and touch START. In Manual Mode, the cursor rests on the command line.

More than one command can be programmed at a time. Use a semicolon (;) to separate the commands.

Touch HOLD to pause one-shot moves.

Touch START to continue. MDI moves are executed only once. To recall a previously commanded block, touch UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW to go to the line that you want. You can execute from any line on the MDI history page. After you execute, the CNC takes you to the top line of the history page. You can store up to 150 lines on the MDI history page.

Clear History and Save History are on the second menu bar. Clear History will allow the contents of the G-code MDI window to be cleared. Save History will allow the contents of the window to be saved to a G-code/ISO format part program file.

You must know the location of the Absolute Zero before making Absolute Mode moves.

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