ACU-RITE MILLPWR 3 Axes - Manual (Page 28)

DRO
MILLPWR ®
Operation Manual 2-5
Zeroing an Axis
Pressing the ZERO X , ZERO Y or ZERO Z softkeys will zero the incremental position for
those axes.
You need to set datum to establish the point from which all absolute dimensions are
based.
Inch/millimeter
You can display inch or millimeter positions. Press the MM key to switch from one
to the other.
Teach Position
Whenever X, Y or Z coordinates are being entered, the TEACH POSITION softkey will
appear, enabling you to “teach” MILLPWR the coordinate(s) you want to use. MILLPWR
will base each coordinate on the current absolute position and enter that position into the
field that you’ve highlighted.
To “teach” MILLPWR a coordinate (while programming a milling function, such as a
line):
• Using the arrow keys, highlight the X-, Y- or Z-axis field.
• Move your tool, indicator, or electronic edge finder to the position
you want to teach.
• Press the TEACH POSITION softkey to enter that location then press
ENTER . (If you use an electronic edge finder, the positions will
automatically be entered on contact—even if you over-travel.)
• Use the numeric keypad and calculator functions to adjust the number.
·
Repeat the steps above for each axis and each location you want to teach.
·
Press USE to accept the information or press CANCEL to return to the previous screen
without saving teach position(s).
As you’re pro-
gramming, you
can switch
between the
DRO and PGM
screens with-
out losing your
program.