Prospector Digital Readout System Instructions Manual

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Prospector Digital Readout System Instructions Manual
Prospector
DigitalReadout
System
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL
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Tableof Gontents
Features
FlowChart
QuickReference
Installation
AC Ground
AC PowerConnection
PowerUp
Data
Entering
Numerical
1. SEL+INCR
buttons
2. TableMovements
SetupScreens
1. ScaleResolutions
2. ScaleDirections
3. Diameter/Radius
Selections
Cartesianand PolarCoordinate
Systems
ClearAll Functions
Resetti
ng AbsoluteCoordinates
NormalMode
1 . D i m e n s i oPnr e s e t
2. CenterCalculation
Recall
3. Dimension
ProgramMode
Programming
a Bolt-Hole
Pattern
Programming
a Line-Hole
Pattern
RunMode
Runninga Bolt-Hole
Pattern
Running
a Line-Hole
Pattern
On-LineHelp
(MEC)
MachineErrorCompensation
Viewingthe MECFactor
Clearing
the MECFactor
MEC
Calibrating
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9400LurlineAve.,UnitD
Chatsworth,
CA 91311
USA
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Features
DigitalReadout
on yourpurchaseof the SargonProspector
Congratulations
otfersmanyadvancedfeaturesthatgo beyondbasic
System.The Prospector
and Lineamongtheseis the abilityto run Bolt-Hole
DROfunctions.Foremost
(see
suchoperations
simplifyperforming
Holeprogramswhichconsiderably
featuresshownbelow):
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Warning:Useextremecaution!
Hazardous_voltagesl
All required electricalwork should be performedby a quatified
electrician.
Mountthe displayarm a minimum.of 6 inches(16 cm) away from
motors.
z
any
Quick ReferenceFlowChart
Pleasenotethatto changemodesat anypoint,pressthe MODEbutton.To
pressNEXT,as shownin the FlowChart.
advancethroughthe functions,
hasthe followingmodes:
The Prospector
TO NOR)
1. Normal(RETURN
2. Program(Startof Prog)
3. Run (Startof Run)
4. On LineHelp
5. ClearAll
6. RS232.(optional)
The Prospector
storesthe lastbolt-hole
anda line-holeprogramthat has been
memory.lt is possibleto runthe storedprogramsin
enteredintoits non-volatile
andas manytimesas youwish.
anysequence
Seethe followingpage...
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PressINCRto increment digit
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Quick ReferenceFlow Chart
lnstallation
Display
locatedon top of the millingmachinecolumn(see
Removethe large"eye-bolt"
andthe displayontothe armwiththe
Figure1). Mountthe armontothe machine
kit (seeFigure1).
in the Sargonhardware
5/16-18boltprovided
Shouldyouwishto mountthe displayunderthe arm,openthe displayand
reversethe top and bottomhalvesof the case(seeFigure2). Boltthe display
kit (see
in the Sargonhardware
underthearmusingthe 5/16-18boltprovided
Figure3).
(normal
machine
configuration)
Figure1: Display
on a milling
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Figure2: Openingof thedisplayto reversecasehalves
Figure3: Display
configuration)
on a millingmachine(reverse
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AC Ground
outlet(asperArticle250
TheAC socketusedshouldbe a threepronggrounded
Code).lf a threeprongoutletis not available,usea
of the US NationalElectrical
groundedadapterandverifythatthe adapteris grounded.
Note: Verifythatthe machineis grounded;if it is not,a groundmustbe
installed.
provided)
wire(customer
fromthe groundlugon the
Installa 14 AWGstranded
power
ground
lf thisis not
to the machine
connection.
backof the Prospector
possible,
placeon the machine
locatean alternate
anddrill+tap.Usestaror split
washersto securethe groundwireto providean adequate
connection.Usean
where
compound
on
the
connection
the paintwas
approved
anti-oxidation
scraped.
AC PowerConnection
Do not connectthe Prospector
to an outletwhichis alsousedto powera
machine; usea separateoutlet.lf an outletis notavailable,
one shouldbe
installed
location.
nearthe displaymounting
TheAC poweroutletshouldbe of thesamevoltageindicated
on the
identification/serial
numberon the backof the display.
Usethe powercordsupplied.Do not modifythe powercord.
Connectandsecurethe scalecableconnectors
to the display.Usingtie-wraps,
securethe scalecablesand dressanyexcessslack. Do notwrapany AC power
linestogetherwiththe scalecables.Maintain
a minimum
of 6 inches(16cm)
fromAC linesandcrossthemat rightangles.
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AC cordsocket
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GROUND
Groundbolt
groundbolt
Figure4: Powercord,AC outlets,
PowerUp
Turnthe uniton usingthe powerswitchlocatedon the backof the display(see
Figures
andflash"8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8."
5 and6). TheDROwilldisplay
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1=Ofl
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Figure5: ON/OFFswitch
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Figure6: Flashing
8's (initial
display)
Data
EnteringNumerical
Insteadof usinga numerickey pad,the Prospector
employstwo alternative
methodsfor enteringnumerical
data:
1. SELandINCRButtons
2. TableMovements
Seethe followingpage...
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Buttons
1. SEL+INCR
PressSELto selecta digitto edit. PressINCRto increment
the selecteddigit,or
pressand holdINCRto increment
(see
thedigitcontinuously Figure7).
PressSELto selectdigitfrom
leftto right ,
Momentarv tlash indicates
digit is selected
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PressINCRto increment
digitone unitat a time
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Figure7: UsingSEL/INCR
buttons
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2. TableMovements
on the
valuesaredisplayed
Simplymovethetableuntildesirednumeric
appropriate
axis(es)(seeFigure8).
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Figure8: Numerical
dataentryby tablemovements
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SetupScreens
pressand hold
"8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8.",
Afterpowerup whenthe displayis stillflashing
(see
Setup
Figure
A/l
enter
the
Screens
9).
button
to
the
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PressA/l after
PowerUp andenter
SetupScreens
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Figure9: Entering
SetupScreens
ln theSetupMode,thereare3 screens
thatenableyouto select:
1. ScaleResolutions
(polarity)
2. ScaleDirections
3. Diameter/Radius
Selections--
dul^&s
1. ScaleResolutions
(see
Whilein the SetupMode,pressNEXTuntiltheDROdisplays
the following
Figure10):
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Figure10: ScaleResolutions
Whenthe appropriate
PressSETto togglethroughavailablescaleresolutions.
pressful to exitto NormalModeor pressNEXT
scaleresolutions
are displayed,
value(s)and setting(s)
to advanceto the nextSetupScreen.The lastdisplayed
will be savedautomatically.
notthe DRO. Thisscreen
Note: The scalesdetermine
the systemresolution,
for eacha:<is.
allowsthe DROresolutions
to matchthe scaleresolution
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2. ScaleDirections
(see
Whilein the SetupMode,pressNEXTuntiltheDROdisplays
the following
F i g u r e1 1 ) :
Figure11: ScaleDirections
PressSETto togglebetweenpositiveand negativescaledirections.Whenthe
pressA/l to exitto NormalModeor
appropriate
are displayed,
scaledirections
pressNEXTto advanceto the nextSetupScreen.The lastdisplayeddirections
will be savedautomatically.
Note: Directions
mustbe correctfor anglefunctions
to operateproperly.Each
axisis set independently.
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3. Diameter/Radius
Selections
Whilein the SetupMode,pressNEXTuntilthe DROdisplays
(see
the following
Figure12):
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Figure12: DIA/RAD
P_ress
sET to togglebetweenradiusanddiameter
settings(DlANo = diameter
=
disabled(radius),.DlA
YES diameter
enabled).Whenihe desiredsettingsare
pressA/l to exitto NormalModeor pressNEXTto advanceto ihe next
display_ed,
setup Screen.The lastdisplayedsettingswillbe savedautomatically.
Note: The RAD/DIAbuttonwillaffecteachaxisfor whichthisfeaturehas been
enabled.
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Cartesianand PolarCoordinateSystems
in bothCartesian
is capableof displaying
and PolarCoordinate
The Prospector
Systems.
Pressand holdthe RAD/DIAbuttonto togglebetweenthe Cartesianand Polar
modes(seeFigures13 and 14).
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HoId RADiDIA
2 seconds
Cartesian
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Polar
Figure13: CART/POLAR
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HoId RAD/DIA
2 seconds
Polar
Cartesian
90o
R(r,a)
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Figure14: Comparison
of Cartesian
andpolarSystems
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GlearAll Function
memory,pressMODEuntilthe DROdisplaysCLEARALL
To clearthe display's
is usefulin caseswhen
(seeFigure15). ThenpressSEL. Thisfunction
in malfunction.
resulting
conditionshavecauseddatacorruption
PressSELto
CLEARALL
ALL
Figure
15: CLEAR
Caution!Thisfunctionswill causethe following:
values:RES= 10pm,SCALE
willbesetto default
1. Setupparameters
= negative,
as DIANO),andY = DIA
X = RAD(shown
DIRECTIONS
16).
(shown
as DIAYES;seeFigure
demo
bysample
willbeerased
andreplaced
2. CircleandLineprograms
programs.
willbelost.
information
3. Position
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Resettingthe AbsoluteCoordinates
Thg.np_reqs
and.holdthe
Usingthe A/l button,toggleto the AbsoluteMode_(A).
ZEROABS(seeFigure17). At thatpointpress
untilthe unitdisplays
rut Outton
to
absolutecoordinate(s)
the relevantSETbutton(s)toresetthe corresponding
zero.
HoldA/l2 seconds
whileinABSMode
Thenpress
SET
appropriate
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Figure17: ZEROABS
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NormalMode
Thisis the basicDROmodewherethe unitdisplays
the positions
of the scales.
Pressanykeyotherthanful afterpowerup andthe displaywillenterthe Normal
Mode. lf you pressand holdthe tul button,the displaywillenterthe SetupMode
whichyoucanthenexitto NormalModeby pressing
anykey.
To go to the NormalModewhentheunitis in another
mode,pressthe MODE
(see
RETURN
TO
NOR
Figure
18).
buttonuntiltheunitdisplays
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Figure18: RETURN
TO NOR(momentary)
ln additionto the basicDROfunction
of displaying
scalepositions,
the Prospector
performs
also
functions
whilein the NormalMode:
the following
1. Dimension
Preset
2. CenterCalculation
Recall
3. Dimension
?2
1. Dimension Preset
displayed,
Whilein the NormalMode,pressNEXTuntilPRESETis momentarily
value(seeFigure19):
followedby a coordinate
followedby numerical
valueto be edited
Momentary,
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Figure
19: PRESET
preset
valuebyusingSELandINCRbuttons
Entera desired
ortablemovements
(seeEntering
Numerical
Data).
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2. CenterCalculation
Whilein the Normaland lncremental
Modes,pressNEXTuntilCENTERis
momentarily
value(see
on the desiredaxis,followed
by a coordinate
displayed
Figure20):
Momentary,
followed
by numerical
valueto be edited
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Figure20: CENTER
Pressand holdSELfor 2 seconds
to dividethe displayed
dimension
by 2 forthe
selectedaxis.
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3. DimensionRecall
Whilein the NormalMode,pressNEXTuntilRECALLappearson the desired
axis(seeFigure21):
Momentary,
followedby numerical
valueto be edited
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Figure
21: RECALL
PressandholdSELfor2 seconds
to recallthelastpresetvaluefortheselected
axis.
Note: Absolute
memories
andIncremental
areindependent.
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ProgramMode
programs.
or Line-Hole
In thismode,you mayenterBolt-Hole
To enterthe ProgramMode,pressMODEuntilthe DROdisplaysSTARTOF
PROG(seeFigure22).
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Figure22: STARTOF PROG(momentary)
The Prospector
willthendisplaythewordsCIRCLEandLINE(seeFigure36).
typeyouwishto run
PressNEXTto defaultto CIRCLEor choosethe program
eitherby togglingbetweenthetwo choicesusingthe SELbuttonor by pressing
the corresponding
SETbutton.PressNEXTto continue.
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Figure23: CIRCL?LINE
Programminga Bolt-Hole Pattern
Modeandtheunitwillrequest
thesizeofthe
intheProgram
Choose
CIRCLE
radius(seeFigure24).
(see
ortablemovements
EntertheradiususingtheSELandINCRbuttons
Data).ThenpressNEXT.
Numerical
Figure24andrefertoEntering
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Figure24: RADIUS
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the starting
willthenrequest
angle(seeFigure25). Enterthe
The Prospector
angleandpressNEXT.
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Figure25: STARTANGLE
The Prospector
willrequestthe endingangle(seeFigure26). Enterthe angle
and pressNEXT.
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Figure26: ENDA
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Note: lf the EndAngleequalsthe StadAngle,holeswillbe spacedevenly
thefirstholewillbe determined
by StadAngle(see
aroundthe circumference;
Figure27).
go"
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o
Staft Anglg - End Anglc - 45o
Stan ArEle- 45 o
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270
Example of a bolt-hole pattem with
4 hol6, stan angle - 45 and end angle 1 80 degrees
Examplc of a bolt-holc pattcm with
4 holes and thc same start and cnd anglcs
Figure27: StartAngleand EndAngle
Finally,
willrequest
the Prospector
the numberof holes.Enterthe numberof
press
holesand
NEXT(seeFigure28).
Figure28: HOLES
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Theprogramis nowcomplete
andthe unitdisplays
(seeFigure29):
the following
Figure
29: RECSAVE/END
PROG
PressSEL,MODE,
youhavejustentered
or NEXTandtheprogram
willbe
saved(seeFlowChart).Pressing
SELor MODEbuttons
willtaketheDROto the
beginning
of RunMode,whereyoumustchoose
between
CIRCLE
andLINE.
Pressing
process
NEXTwillskipthisselection
andwilltaketheDROto thefirst
youhavejustentered
stepof theprogram
(seeFlowChartandthe RunMode
sections
of thismanual).
Programminga Line-HolePattern
ChooseLINEin the ProgramModeandthe unitwillrequestthe lengthof the
Line-Hole
Pattern(seeFigure30).
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Press MODEuntil
the CIRCLBLINE
menu is displayed
SelectCIRCLEor
LINEby pressingthe
conesponding SET
button
Figure30: CIRCLFJLINE
Enterthelengthusingthe SELand INCRbuttonsortablemovements(see
Figure31 and refertoEnteringNumerical
Data).ThenpressNEXT.
Figure31: LENGTH
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willthenrequestthe angleof the linewithrespectto the X axis
The Prospector
(seeFigure32). Enterthe angleand pressNEXT.
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Figure
32: ANGLE
Finally,
requests
of holes(seeFigure33). Enterthe
thenumber
the Prospector
numberof holesandpressNEXT.
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Figure33: HOLES
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The programis nowcomplete
andthe unitdisplays
the following
words(see
Figure34):
Figure34: RECSAVE/END
PROG
PresssEL, MODE,or NEXTandthe program
you havejustenteredwillbe
saved(seeFlowChart).Pressing
SELor MODEbuttonswilltakethe DROto the
beginning
of RunMode,whereyoumustchoosebetweenclROLEand LINE.
Pressing
processandwilltakethe DROto the first
NEXTwillskipthisselection
just
program
you have
stepof the
entered(seeFlowChartandthe RunMode
sectionsof thismanual).
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Run Mode
runit, you may
lf you havejust entereda programand wishto immediately
press
you
program.
However,
NEXTafter
savethe
thiswilltakethe DRO
simply
a CIRCLE
to the beginning
of the RunMode,whereyoumustchoosebetween
andLINEprogram.
lf youwishto runa programwhichyou havepreviously
enteredand savedin the
DRO,pressMODEuntiltheProspector
momentarily
displays
STARTOF RUN
(seeFigure35).
Figure35: STARTOF RUN(momentary)
The Prospector
willthendisplaythewordsCIRCLEand LINE(seeFigure36).
PressNEXTto defaultto CIRCLEor choosethe program
typeyouwishto run
eitherby togglingbetweenthetwo choicesusingthe SELbuttonor by pressing
the corresponding
SETbutton.PressNEXTto continue.
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PressMODEuntil
the CIRCLEiLINE
menu is displayed
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SelectCIRCLEor
LINEby pressingthe
conesponding SET
butlon
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Figure36: CIRCLE/LINE
Note: To exitRunModeat anytime,pressMODE.
Running a Bolt-Hole Program
ChooseCIRCLEin the RunModeandthe DROwilldisplaythefollowing
screens
(seeFigures37 and 38):
w,
o
o tw
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Figure37: GO TO CENTER1 (momentary)
3s
o
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Figure38: RESETTO ZERO(momentary)
to the desiredcenter.
In ABSMode,movethetableso thatthe spindleis pointing
the sET buttons.
changeto lNcR Modeandzerotheaxesby pressing
of HOLE1 (seeFigure39).
The DROwilldisplaythe coordinates
Figure39: HOLE1 CIRCLE(momentary)
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Adjustthe tableuntilthedisplayindicates
0,0. Thenperformcuttingoperation
andpressNEXT.The DROwillthendisplaythe coordinates
of holes2, 3, and
you
are readyto advanceto the nextstep. When
so on. PressNEXTeachtime
the Prospector
willdisplayENDOF CIRCLE(seeFigure
the holesarefinished,
40):
RunModeautomatically
resultsin INCRMode.
Note: Entering
w
IW,
Figure
40: ENDOFCIRCLE
To continue
aroundthesamecenter,pressNEXTafterthe momentary
RETURN
TOZEROmessage
is displayed
andmovethetableto 0,0.
To exitRunModeat anytime,pressMODE.
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Runninga Line-HoleProgram
to LINE usingthe SEL
bytoggling
ChooseLINEin the RunModeby pressing
(see
Figure41).
SETbutton
the corresponding
buttonor by pressing
PressMODEuntil
the CIRGLE/LINE
menu is displayed
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Selecl GIRCLEor
LINE by pressingthe
conesponding SET
butlon
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F i g u r4
e1 : C I R C L E / L I N E
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Now pressNEXTandthe unitwilldisplaythe following
42 and
screens(Figures
43):
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ew
Figure
42: GOTOLINE1 (momentary)
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Figure43: RESETTO ZERO(momentary)
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ln ABS Mode,movethetableso thatthe spindleis pointing
to the firsthole.
Thenchangeto INCRModeandzerotheaxesby pressing
the SETbuttons.
Adjustthetableuntilthe displayindicates
0,0. Thefirstholeis the starting
positionof the line,so performcuttingoperation.ThenpressNEXTand moveon
to otherholes.The DROwilldisplaythe coordinates
of holes2, 3, and so on.
PressNEXTeachtimeyouare readyto advanceto the nextstep. Whenthe
holesare finished,
willdisplayENDOF LINE(seeFigures44 and
the Prospector
45):
H
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Figure44: HOLE
Note: Entering
RunModeautomatically
resultsin INCRMode.
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W
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Figure
45: ENDOFLINE
To continue
fromthelasthole,pressNEXTafterthemomentary
RETURN
TO
ZEROmessage
is displayed,
andmovethetableto 0,0.
To exitRunModeat anytime,pressMODE.
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On-LineHelp
PressMODEuntilthe wordsON-LINEHELParedisplayed
(seeFigure46).
Figure46: ON-LINE
HELP
ThenpressSELandthe Prospector
willrunthe existing
bolt-hole
and line-hole
programs.lf programs
havebeenerased(eg,afterCLEARALL),the DROwill
programs
use itssampledemonstration
storedin its permanent
memory.
To stopcontinuous
pressanybutton.
displayof programs,
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(MEC)
MachineErrorCompensation
wouldnothaveanyerrorif itstable
A standardverticalmillingmachine
perfectly
straightlines.This,however,is notthe case.
movements
followed
Therewillalwaysbe somefinitetransfererror.
betweenthe actuallengthof a
Machineerrcrcan be seenas the difference
gauge
by the digitalreadout.Thiserror
blockandthe valuedisplayed
standard
in thataxis.
machined
willalsobe presentin anyworkpiece
(MEC)multiplies
MachineErrorCompensation
the internal
displaycountby a
valuewillbe correct.Thisfactoris
factorsuchthatthe displayed
conversion
memoryand is set at the factoryto a 1:1 ratio.
storedin the display'snon-volatile
gaugeblockis measured
Example:A 10.0000inchstandard
on a kneemill
yielding
a resultof 10.0050inch. MEC
usingstandardmachineshoppractices
willre-proportion
the dimension
so thatthedisplaywillthenindicate
the correct
measurement
10.0000
inches
The
inch
had
of
of travel.
0.0050
error
been
withinthe 10.0000inchesof travel.
displaced
Displayed
MECfactorrangeis from-0.999999
to +0.999999.
Value- GaugeValue
MECFactql= Measured
Value
Measured
MECshouldbe a onetimejob. However,
maywishto recalibrate
an operator
for
particular
particular
performed.
workis
a
areaon the machinetablewherea
for machine
AlthoughMECcancompensate
it is notintendedas
tableproblems,
a substitute
for propermachinemaintenance.
Viewingthe MECFactor
Setthe MECswitchon the backof the displayto CALand holdthe A/l button
(seeFigure47). The MECfactorwillthenbe displayed.Whenfinished,
move
the MECswitchbackto OFF.
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XYZ
t-r
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GROUND
O
il
MECswitch
Figure47
Clearinq the MEC Factor
Setthe MECswitchto CAL,pressRESETfor the selectedaxisto clearthe MEQ
factor.thenturnthe MECswitchto OFF.
Calibrating MEC
Clearthe MECas describedabove.Set FINE/CRS
switchto FINEandthe
RAD/DIAswitchto RAD. Also,setthe inch/mmswitchto appropriate
unitsin
whichyou will performyourwork.
nterthe actualcertified
selected
affi.
t4ca40te
ft@t?bfrgr#ilthe gaugeblock@.
Set MECswitchto
to the ceftifiedgauge
OFF. The valuedisplayedwillat thispointbe corrected
blocklengthentered.
Repeatgaugeblockmeasurement
for that
to ensureunitis properlycalibrated
axis.
for the remaining
Repeatprocedure
€xes.
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Note:
is performed
oneaxisat a time.
1. The MECprocedure
in unitsin whichit will
the displayshouldbe calibrated
2. Forbestresults,
be used(inchor mm).
factorfor a
3. ABSand INCmodesalwayshavethe samecalibration
giventime.
are usedfor gaugeblockset up and
4. Standardmachinehopprocedures
measurement.
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