ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 294)

268 9 Running a Program on the Machine
9.1 Running a pr
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Single Step
 Single-Step Mode runs a program block by block. This mode enables
you to step through the program and verify the moves before you
cut an actual part.
 Once a program has been selected, and the Program Run mode has
been activated, touch the Single Step. button.
 Touch the START button to execute each block or motion.
 Touch the STOP button to stop, or pause the block or motion.
 Touch the Manual button to cancel a program that is on hold.
 When you cancel a program, the 3500i terminates tool
compensation and canned cycles. All other modal settings remain
active.
The following table list the active buttons in the Single Step, and Auto
screen.
Button Function
Draw activates the real-time graphic view window.
The View Type button activates the sub menu of
view options. The Adjust View button activates the
sub menu for view adjustment for the Draw screen.
Refer to Chapter 8, "View Options Menu" on page
258.
Manual cancels the currently active program run
session.
Single Step changes to Single-Step Mode.
Auto Changes to Auto Mode. Use to run part
programs for production.
Block Search activates the Block Search feature.
Refer to "Using Block Search to Select a Starting
Block."
Jog displays the Jog menu.
Tool activates the Tool Table, providing easy access
to the Tool Table.
Parts Counter activates the Parts Counter dialogue,
to allow adjusting or resetting the number of
completed parts.