Chapter MDI Mode | Fagor America CNC8070 guide

			Operating manual
CHAPTER 7	MDI MODE

	7.1	Appearance of the MDI mode	152
	7.1.1	Window description	153
	7.2	Standard MDI window	154
	7.2.1	Block editing and execution	155
	7.3	Full MDI screen	156
	7.3.1	Block execution	158
	7.3.2	Save the blocks as a program	159

CHAPTER 8	USER TABLES

	8.1	Appearance of the table mode	162
	8.1.1	Icon description (vertical softkeys)	163
	8.2	Zero offset tables	165
	8.3	Fixture table	166
	8.4	Arithmetic parameter tables	167
	8.5	Operations with tables	168
	8.5.1	Data editing	168
	8.5.2	Save and recall tables	169
	8.5.3	Find text	170

CHAPTER 9	TOOL AND MAGAZINE TABLE

	9.1	Showing tables and common operations	172
	9.1.1	Table selection	172
	9.1.2	Search for a text in the tables	173
	9.1.3	Save and load the tables	174
	9.1.4	Printing the tables	176
	9.2	Tool table	177
	9.2.1	Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu	178
	9.2.2	The tool list	180
	9.2.3	Description of the tool data	181
	9.3	Operations with the tool table	189
	9.3.1	Editing the tool table	189
	9.4	Active-tools table	190
	9.4.1	Changing the tool of the spindle	191
	9.5	Table for the status of the tool change process	192
	9.6	Magazine table	193
	9.6.1	Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu	194
	9.6.2	List of magazine positions	196
	9.6.3	Magazine information	197
	9.7	Operations with the magazine table	199
	9.7.1	Loading / unloading tools to / from the magazine	199
	9.7.2	Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm	201

CHAPTER 10	UTILITIES MODE

	10.1 Appearance of the utilities mode		204
	10.1.1	Screen description	205
	10.1.2	Window description	206
	10.1.3	Vertical softkey menu (icons)	208
	10.2	Utilities (Softkeys)	210
	10.2.1	Sorted by	210
	10.2.2	Options	210
	10.2.3	Search in files	211
	10.2.4	Select all	212
	10.2.5	Invert selection	212
	10.2.6	New folder	212
	10.2.7	Protection passwords	213
	10.2.8	Data safety backup. Backup - Restore	215

CHAPTER 11	PLC

	11.1	Appearance of the PLC mode	218
	11.1.1	Screen description	219
	11.1.2	Icon description (vertical softkeys)	220
	11.2	"Programs" service	221
	11.2.1	PLC project (softkeys)	222
	11.2.2 Files of the PLC project PLC (Softkey)		223
	11.3	Program editing	224

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CNC Page ‡ ‡ ‡ Operating manual Page E L I M I N a R Y W a R N I N G S Page D E Chapter Manual JOG MODE. Tool Calibration Chapter MDI Mode CNC Chapter Diagnosis Page About this Manual Page GP model Model Software optionsPage Version History Feature Software V2.01January Software V2.03April Software V3.01July Manufacturer SafetyWe declare Electromagnetic compatibilityPage Safety Conditions Protections of the Unit Itself Precautions During Repair Page Excluding clauses Service contractsPage Material Returning Terms Page Additional Remarks Page Related Documentation Page CNC configuration. Hardware Monitor, keyboard and operator panelModules Network connection Ethernet Turning the CNC on and off Turning the CNC onTurning the CNC off Emergency shutdown with battery Description of the keys Using the screensKeys associated with the information on the screen Softkeys Keyboard layout Work modesNumeric keypad Alphanumeric keyboard Description of the operator panel JOG keysFeed selectors Spindle control Execution keysExternal devices Fagor Directory structure PLC MTB Machine Tool Builder directory Users directory Screen description HOW to Operate the CNC Detailed description of the CNC status bar CH1 G G R G CH2 W W W W CH3 R G R G CH4 W G W R How to access to the operating modes Accessing the operating modes from the keyboardOperating modes Moving around in the task window Task window Description of the various operating modes Machine parameter table Tuning mode. Setup assistance Dialog boxes Using the keyboard Fatal Error Windows for warnings and errors Move around in the window File selection window To select a file from the list How to search an element from the listCreating a new file Sorting the list of files To end the search and close the dialog box File search Calculator Calculator looks like thisOperations history Work units Softkey menu Quick parenthesis insertion Defining expressionsVariables for the calculator Constants Extended functions CNC Keyboard shortcuts Operations at the interfaceCNC keys CTRL+TAB Program editor CNC Operations in automatic mode Automatic mode selection Standard configuration Displaying the automatic mode Description of the screens Data screenGraphic screen Description of the general status bar Led Meaning Channel synchronization window List of icons Icon description vertical softkeysProgram selection Begin tool inspection Data screen Softkey menus Data screen softkeys First blockKeys to move the cursor Subroutine selection Stop conditionKeys for selecting a program Last block Number of times Stop block Block search Starting block Automatic search Find text Go to lineFind text Graphic screen Description of the graphics windowKeys for selecting the point of view Softkey menus of the graphics window Type of graphics Graphic screen softkeys Zoom Dimensions Automatic DimensionsDimensions Edit Keys for setting the dimensions Point of view Point of view EditKeys for defining the point of view Clear screen Measurement Colors Apply ColorsColors Edit Keys for defining colors Options Option Print setup Print configurationReal coordinates Program selection Program selection and execution Start executing Program executionInterrupting the execution Stop the execution Tool inspection Rigid tapping and tool inspection modeReposition the axes and the spindle Reposition the axes Restore the spindle turning direction Block search and program execution CNC Operations in this work mode Jog manual mode selection Manual JOG Mode Appearance of the Manual JOG mode Description of a typical screen of this work mode Display units millimeters/inches Vertical softkey menu iconsLoad zero offset or fixture offset tables Tool calibration Home search Operations with the axesManual home search Automatic home search Jogging the axes FeedratesType Continuous JOG Incremental JOGSelector position Distance General handwheel Jogging the axes with handwheels Individual handwheel Feedrate behavior Moving an axis to a particular position coordinate Coordinate preset Customizing the keys Spindle control Tool selection and tool change Definition of cutting conditions Automatic loading of zero offsets or fixture offset tables CNC Manual calibration Types of calibrationSemi-automatic calibration Automatic calibration Geometrical configuration of trihedron type axes Geometrical configuration of the axes plane or trihedronGeometrical configuration of plane type axes Configuration of plane type axes. The longitudinal axis Tool calibration Manual calibration. Calibration without a probeSelecting a tool Calibration in a mill model Calibration in a lathe model Definition of dataValidating the calibration For a lathe tool Tool calibration steps For a milling tool Data MeaningConsiderations for the offsets Tool calibration Semi-automatic calibration. Calibration with a probe Prbmove Mill or lathe model trihedron geometrical configuration Automatic calibration with a probe and a canned cycleSelect another position for the probe Number of cutters of the tool To calibrate the length, radius and wears of a milling tool This icon sets the number of axes to calibrate on Lathe model plane geometrical configuration Definition of data What can you do in this work mode? Selecting the editing and simulation mode Appearance of the editing simulation EDITING-SIMULATION Mode General screen description Windows of the editing-simulation mode Window description Channel change for the editing and simulation mode Reset simulationContinuous or single block mode Start simulation Time estimates Simulation setup Description of the editing window Editing window Softkey menu of the editing window Available editing modes Program editingCNC language Conversational editor for canned cycles Import DXF files DXF file configurationLayer description area Layer priority and offset Syntax errors when editing Errors while editingErrors after a syntax check Open program Editing window softkeys File File Restore originalFile Save File Save as File Include program UndoFile Print File Import Operations with blocks Copy Operations with blocksOperations with blocks Cut Operations with blocks Paste Find/replace Find/replace Customizing Appearance looks CustomizingSet aspect Customizing Auto-Save / Manual save Customizing Autonumbering parameters Customizing Autonumbering on / Autonumbering OFFCustomizing TEACH-IN parameters Show / Hide cycles and profiles Profile editor Canned cycles TEACH-IN on / TEACH-IN OFF Graphics window 113 Program simulation Single block mode of simulationSimulation options Tool radius compensation Conditional stop during simulation Cancel channel synchronizationSoftware limits Block jump They interrupt the simulation of the program Simulation errors Graphic window softkeys 118 119 120 To move the cursor through the data 122 123 124 Speed Edit Speed Description of the program window Program window Softkey menus of the program window Program window softkeys 129 130 131 Description of the statistics window Statistics window Single block mode Time estimatesSimulation options Profile editor 135 Operating procedure Displaying incomplete sections Data editing Profile definition Validate Circular profile definition Lx, Ly Rectangular profile definition Definition of a straight section Defining any profile Definition of a curved section clockwise or counterclockwise Modify a profile and insert corners Keys to select a corner Corner definition Display area Work plane definition 10 End End of editing Profile editor. Example Rounding definition a and B Definition of a profile without rounding Profile definition Operations in MDI mode MDI mode selection MDI Mode Appearance of the MDI mode Full screen Standard window Description Standard MDI window Block editing Block editing and executionBlock execution Keys for selecting a block from history Full MDI screen 157 Saving a block Block execution Save the blocks as a program 160 User table selection User Tables User Tables Appearance of the table mode Initialize table Accessing the tables of other channelsSelect axes Save tool Print table Recall table Zero offset tables PLC offsetAbsolute zero offsets Fixture offset Fixture table Arithmetic parameters Arithmetic parameter tables Keys for editing the table data Operations with tables Saving a table Save and recall tablesRecall a table Keys for selecting a data file It is used to find text or a value in the table Selecting the tool tables and magazine tables Tool and Magazine Table Showing tables and common operations Table selectionSimultaneous operations for all the tables Define the search criteria Search for a text in the tables Save the tables Save and load the tablesConsiderations for saving and loading tables File Order sequence to follow when loading the tables one by one Order sequence to follow when loading the different tablesRecall the tables Loading all the tables at the same time Printing the tables Tool table About the toolsGround tools Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu 179 Tool list How to move around on the tool listTool number Tool name Description of the tool data Configuring the tool data displayDescription of the tool data Tool identification Tool family Tool nameTool offsets Tool status Tool geometry Hotkey AccessOffset selection Operation type and tool Axis orientation in turning Location code or tool calibration pointTool-holder orientation Icon Machining direction Machining directionTool length Tool radius Rp Tool tip radius Cutter widthRpW Tool tip radius wear Lc Cutting length Tool magazine Tool life monitoring Comment CustomSpecial Data 1 / Data Editing the tool table Operations with the tool tableInitialize table Adding/removing a tool to/from the list Active-tools table Tool listingActive tools Changing the tool of the spindle Table for Table for the status of the tool change process Magazine table Loading a tool into the magazine Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer armUnloading the tool from the magazine Save table Resetting the magazine Enabling and disabling a magazine positionMagazine information Magazine position List of magazine positionsRemaining life Tool family Magazine status Magazine informationChange status Tools in the changer arm Magazine data Tool information Operations with the magazine table Loading / unloading tools to / from the magazineLoading a tool Magazine management using the positions list Magazine management using the Unload tool softkeyUnloading a tool Load / unload a tool to / from the tool changer arm 202 Utilities mode selection Utilities Mode Utilities Mode Appearance of the utilities mode Screen description List of files Folder treeIcon Description Keys to select a folder Select files from the list Attributes. Modifiable and hidden files List of icons Remove file Hidden file Sorted by Utilities Softkeys Find in file Search in files Select all Invert selectionNew folder General password Protection passwordsMachine parameters Customizing How to set the protection passwords Keys to set the passwordMachine parameters for kinetics Configuring backup options Data safety backup. Backup RestoreMaking a data backup Restoring data from a backup file 216 PLC PLC Appearance of the PLC mode Keys for selecting a service Go to file Show/hide the service window Programs service PLC projectFiles of the PLC project PLC project softkeys PLC project Add filePLC project Generate PLC Files of the PLC project PLC Softkey Editor description Program editing Analyze Program editing softkeys 226 227 Customizing Save always & Not always Description of the monitoring window Program monitoring Program monitoring softkeys Options of the Commands service softkeys Commands service Description of the outputs service Outputs service Outputs Compiling info Options of the Outputs serviceOutputs Checking info Outputs Search info Description of the logic analizer Logic analyzer service Editing logic analyzer data Start distance / Trigger distance Reference distanceTrace status Save the configuration Save, load and reset the analyzer configurationLoad the configuration Initialize the configuration Execute and analyze trace Customize the appearance of the logic analyzer Description of the monitoring service Monitoring service Description of resource tables TimersRegisters Binary resources Data entry Definition of the table resources Options of the Monitoring service softkeys Cross references service Inputs Options of the Cross reference service softkeysOutputs Marks Statistics Statistics service Refresh Options of the Statistics service softkeys Messages service Options of the Messages service softkeys Editing the message and error table ErrorsMessages Displaying PLC messages Message windowFile with additional information Error window Displaying PLC errors Load table Save, load and print a message and error table 254 Selecting the machine parameter tables Machine Parameters Parameter setting Appearance of the machine parameter tables Validate table Activate TEACH-IN Parameter table description Function setting table Compensation table Data editing and validation Parameter typesData validation 264 265 266 Oscilloscope Bode diagram Circularity roundness test Selection of setup assistance How to access the oscilloscope Setup assistance Oscilloscope functionOscilloscope Variables to be displayed Interface descriptionGraphics window Data area Machine parameters to be set Trigger data Horizontal softkey menu Softkey menu Focus on a variable of a channel Vertical softkey menuFocus on the WIN field Focus on the T/Div field Focus on the parameter name field Focus on the C1 or C2 field Parameter selection and increase/decrease Configuration screen Operating procedure Configure and execute the oscilloscope functionOperation Recommendations Axis or spindle machine parameters that may be edited Machine parameter editing RP4 Variables that may be modified at the Sercos drive Reset Saving, loading and resetting the condigurationsSave Load Bode diagram How to access the Bode diagramSetup assistance Bode Default ones. Use the Options softkey to change them Horizontal softkey menu offers the following options 283 Axis color Grid color How to access the circularity roundness test Setup assistance Circularity roundnessCircularity roundness test Graphics window Data area Graphic environment data to be configuredMovement subroutine Parameters to be set Panel Configuring and executing the circularity roundness test How to execute the circularity roundness testMove through the data Initialize the data Configure the graphic environment Subroutine associated with the circularity test Define and execute the movement subroutineExecute the associated subroutine Example of a subroutine Simple data capture Data capture for the graphicContinuous point capture Stop the point capture How to select the parameters Adjustment of the machine parameters involvedSelection of the parameters to be displayed Save the value of the parameters Initialize the value of the parameters Password-protected parameters Validate the changes and save the configuration used Save and load the configurationValidate the parameters Units Update Parameter Units UpdateMachine parameters that may be modified General machine parameters DDSSetup mode selection Ddssetup Ddssetup Appearance of the DDSSetup mode 299 Parameters and variables service Drive accessing level changeError management service Monitoring service List of drives Command bar Executing commands of the driveConsulting and modifying drive variables 303 Changing the drives accessing level Selection of the elements to be displayed Parameters and variables- serviceList of variables and parameters Editing the values How to make a backup copy of the data Disabling the errors Error management- service Monitoring- service List of variables or parametersMonitoring the status of variables or parameters Monitoring the status of the operations of the drive Information- service DR. OK PROG. OK Type of inputs and outputs Command generator 312 Diagnosis Diagnosis mode selection Diagnosis Appearance of the diagnosis mode After selecting an element of the configuration Update data System diagnosis Configuration diagnosis Module information Software diagnosis Can bus configuration Sercos bus configurationHardware diagnosis. can bus and Sercos Detailed information of the selected group Sercos diagnosis Error informationGeneral information about the bus General information Save the can configuration for the start-up test Save the can configurationVerify the can configuration during power-up Generate a report with Generate a report with the system information 323 324