Starting LC Software, Configuring LC | Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3

Section 5 Tutorial

Section 5. Tutorial

Starting LC Software

Windows 3.1 or 3.11

To start LC, double-click on the LC icon in the LC Program Group.

A dialog will appear asking you if you want to start with the Controller online or offline. At this point, choose the No, Start Offline button. If you are running the Demo version, choose Continue.

Windows 95, 98 or NT

To start LC, click on the Start button, select Programs, select LC, and then select the LC icon.

A dialog will appear asking you if you want to start with the Controller Online. At this point, choose the No, Start Offline button. If you are running the Demo version, choose Continue.

Configuring LC

1.Refer to Section 2, “Initial Setup” to properly configure LC, your Controller, your Stepper Motor Driver and your machine tool. If you have already made a setup file or want to use a predefined setup file do the following:

2.Choose Open Setup from the File menu.

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Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC4 manual Starting LC Software, Configuring LC, Windows 3.1 or, Windows 95, 98 or NT

Contents

User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NT Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 3.1 or Using Standard Windows Controls Choosing Commands Pull-Down Menus Command ButtonsText Boxes System Safety Program Overview About this Manual File Menu Pull Down Menu Bar Main Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line View Menu Tool Position BoxHelp Menu Relative Other FeaturesProgram Machine To zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate system To zero all axes Tool Path View Port Control Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows Setup Setup File Software SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping Settings To Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum Feedrates To Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Jog Rates Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home Switches To Set Backlash Setting Backlash To Set Up the Tool Library Tooling Settings To Configure the Input Lines Input Line Settings To Configure the Output Lines Output Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal Settings To Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page To import a DXF file Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To open an existing program To choose a different file name or folder System Programming To open the editor Using the Program EditorTo edit a new program To close the editor To save your program using the same file name Key Programming Concepts M Codes Supported Absolute vs. Incremental Mode G00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code Reference G02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting Move End End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G28 Return to Reference Point G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning Mode M00 Program Pause M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM30 End of Program MXX Miscellaneous Device Control Feedrate CommandProgram Comments System Programming Windows 95, 98 or NT Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 3.1 or Loading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine Online Setting 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 Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series Driver Setting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary