Validate the basic setup prior to installing any accessory kits.
IMPORTANT! Follow the Power Off/On Procedure detailed earlier in this chapter. After powering on, jog the Z-axis up to remove shipping block between spindle nose and bed.
 
  
  
 Verify Spindle Function
Use the Operator Panel controls to verify spindle function as follows (see Figure 3.14):
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  Turn Spindle Lockout key to I (unlocked position). 
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  Select Manual for spindle mode. 
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  Press Start; spindle begins to rotate. 
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  Turn Spindle Speed Dial (RPM x 100) up and down to vary spindle speed. 
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  Toggle between Forward and Reverse to switch spindle direction. 
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  Press Stop; spindle stops. 
 
   
 
  
  
 Verify Limit Switch Function
Limit switches prevent the mill from exceeding its travel limits and provide a reference location during the mill homing procedure.
There are three limit switches, one for each axis of motion (X, Y, and Z), as shown in Figure 3.18.
 
   If a limit switch is triggered, the mill is placed in a reset state.
To verify proper limit switch function:
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  On the PathPilot interface, click the Status tab. (see Figure 3.19) 
 
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  Manually depress X, Y, and Z limit switches by hand. (see Figure 3.18) 
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  Verify that the corresponding limit switch LED light illuminates on the Status screen. (see Figure 3.20) 
 
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  After verifying limit switch function, click the flashing Reset button. (see Figure 3.20) 
 
  
  
 Verify Axis Function
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  Reference the mill by clicking the Ref Z, Ref X, and Ref Y buttons; (see Figure 3.20) the mill moves. 
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  Next, switch to the Main screen. 
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  Use keyboard to verify axis motion: - 
    To move X-axis, use the ←/→ keys. 
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    To move Y-axis, use the ↑/↓ keys. 
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    To move Z-axis, use the Page Up/Page Down keys. 
 
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  To test the optional jog shuttle: - 
    Press the corresponding axis button (X, Y, or Z) to select the axis. 
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    Twist shuttle ring of jog shuttle to move axis. Twist in opposite direction to reverse direction. 
 
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 Coolant On/Off
The coolant pump can be controlled manually using the Coolant switch on the operator panel. This switch has three positions: On, Off, and Auto. The Auto position allows PathPilot to control the coolant pump. To operate:
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  Press On to turn the coolant pump on. 
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  Press Off to turn the coolant pump off. 
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  Press Auto to switch to operating system control of coolant. 
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  In Auto mode, click the Coolant button on the PathPilot interface to turn coolant on. Click the button again to turn coolant off. 
Looking for more information?
This is a section of the PCNC 770 operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10350 .
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