Background
When not using a 5C or D1 mount chuck on the 15L or 8L, you may find yourself running a part that you need to get a touch closer to the collet. In this case, you can adjust the software limits to get slightly more travel.
Adjust Soft Limits
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From the PathPilot interface, in the MDI Line DRO field on the Main tab, type ADMIN_SET_Z_LIMIT [NUMBER] or ADMIN_SET_X_LIMIT [NUMBER].
For example, to adjust the soft limit of the Z-axis to 16 in., type ADMIN SET_Z_LIMIT 16. -
Select the Enter key on the keyboard. The current limits display on the Status tab.
View Current Soft Limits
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In the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN SHOW_SOFT_LIMITS.
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The current limits display on the Status tab.
Reset Soft Limits
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In the MDI Line DRO field, type ADMIN RESET_SOFT_LIMITS.