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PACKAGE

Chapters

1. MC Training Manual

2. Optional PCALL Cycles

3. USB Interface

4. Installation

1 800 4A FAGOR

* This information package also includes 8055 CNC Training

DVD.

** For more information please refer to Operating/Programming

Manuals.

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FAGOR AUTOMATION
MC TRAINING MANUAL

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 Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction……………………………………………………………….. 1

Reference Search………………………………………………………….. 5

Tool Calibration…………………………………………………………… 6

Presetting Part Zero……………………………………………………….. 9

Surface Milling………………………………………………………..…… 10

Simulation…………………………………………………………………. 12

Storing Part Program……………………………………………………… 13

Circular Pocket……………………………………………………………. 15

Rectangular Pocket………………………………………………………... 18

Drilling + Rectangular Position…………………………………………… 21

Drilling + Arc Position…………………………………………………….. 24

Zero Offsets……………………………………………………………….. 27

ISO Mode…………………………………………………………………. 29

Inserting Code In-Between Canned Cycles………………………………. 30

Tool Inspection…………………………………………………………….. 33

Quick Reference Guide……………………………………………………. 36

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 Chapter 2
Optional PCALL Cycles …….…………………………………………... 38

Slot Milling………….…………………………………………………….. 39

Ring Milling………….……………………………………………………. 41

Rectangular Groove………………………………………………….……. 43

Part Skew…………….……………………………………………………. 45

Engraving………………………………………………………………….. 47

Chapter 3
USB Interface…………….…………………….……………………………. 49

One Button Software Backup……..………….……………………………. 50

Chapter 4
Z axis Motor Quill Kit instructions……………………………...……….…….. 53

X & Y Motor Kit instructions………………....................................................... 67

Pendant mounting arm …………………………..…………………………… 80

Limit switch kit……………………………………………………………….... 81

Backlash Compensation……………………………………………………….... 84

Setting Software Limits……………………………………………………….... 86

Fagor Scale & Cable Installation……………………………………….…….... 88

Inputs & Outputs……………………………………………………..………..... 93

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 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been generated to be a guideline for your assistance for the
conversational programming of the Fagor control. In this manual we will be
generating a part-program using the canned cycles that will be the most beneficial
for your programming needs. In this manual we will be exercising the following
operations:

 Homing of the Axes

 Tool Calibration
 Presetting your Zero
 Surface Milling
 Pockets
 Drilling
 Simulation/Graphics
 File Maintenance

After the completion of these operations, you will begin to understand all the
steps that are necessary in programming the Fagor CNC Control. Once you grasp
each of these concepts you will be able generate any part in which you desire. Using
this manual as your guideline will also help you generate part-programs in a timely
manner. You will soon realize once you learn the programming of one canned cycle,
you will understand the programming concept of each and every one of the other
canned cycles. Whether it is your first time using a CNC or if you are a CNC
programming expert, the conversational programming of the Fagor CNC Control
will benefit all users.

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 Conversational Screen Regions

Part Zero
Tool Number
Coordinate

Distance from home

position Tool Change Position

Actual spindle Programmed spindle

speed speed

Spindle percentage

Feedrate and Spindle direction

percentage

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 8055 Screen Modes

Note: The 8055 MC CNC control dual programming modes: Conversational

programming and G-Code programming.
The G-code side of the control will be used for startup of the machine and programming
in G-code language. The conversational side of the control will be used for icon-based
programming.

Conversational Side

G-Code Side

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New and Classic views are available by changing
General Machine Parameter 193

General Machine Parameter 193 = 1 for new look.

General Machine Parameter 193 = 0 for classic vivid look.

*****All material from this manual here on

out will be in the classic vivid look

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 REFERENCE SEARCH
On power-up, it is always recommended to home your machine before performing
any specific task. This is more of a safety precaution. When referencing your
machine the CNC will know exactly where it is located. To reference your machine
perform the following operation:

1. From the Jog Screen select the Zero Icon

- The following screen will appear

* Note: Pressing the ESC Key instead of Cycle Start will cancel the operation

2. To execute the Home Search press cycle start

- At this time the CNC will execute the subroutine associated with the home
search
- The Z axis will be referenced first followed by the X and Y

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 TOOL CALIBRATION
For this specific program we will be using three tools. Before we begin any type of
programming we will calibrate all three of our tools. For this particular program we will
preset our Z starting point at .01 The reason for this is our first programming cycle will
be Surface Milling. In our Surface Milling cycle we will remove .01 from the surface
allowing us to program our remaining cycles starting from Z zero.

1. From the Jog Screen enter the following commands:

 Press “T” on the keyboard (the box will highlight in red)
 1 (Tool 1)
 Cycle Start
****Check Feed rate knob, otherwise machine will not move.

2. The axes will now move to its Tool Change Position.

Insert tool
3. Press Cycle Start to complete tool change
4. Select the F1 Icon.

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 5. Jog your Z axes accordingly until the tip of your tool is touching off on the top of
your part. This can be done by using the hand wheel (if supplied) or the Z+ / Z-
keys.
6. Enter the value of .02000 for your Z and then press Enter. This box is located in
the lower-left corner of your screen. This will preset your Z starting point at
.01000
See Figure1
7. Define your tool:
 L- This will define the length of your tool from its home position. By
selecting Z and then hitting the Enter key,
Make sure the Z-ENTER box is highlighted in red when performing this
operation. By pressing the Z key, then press ENTER to confirm. See
Figure 2
After pressing ENTER, you will notice in the top right corner of the screen
Z will have updated value to the preset of .0100. See Figure 3
 K- This is the length wear of your tool. At this time it is unnecessary to
put any value in this field.
 R- This is the Tool Radius. For this example we will be using a tool with a
½’ radius.
 I- This is the Radius Wear. At this time it is unnecessary to put any value
in this field.
 Press ESC when done

TOOLS 2 AND 3
 Select T (Tool)
 Enter 2 or 3 (Tool Number)
 Press Cycle Start
 Repeat steps 2-6
 Press ESC when done

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Figure 1

Figure 2
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 PRESETTING PART
ZERO
In this example
X 0 and Y 0 will be in the lower left hand
corner. All numbers will be positive for
programming based on the center of the tool.
X AXIS

1. From the Jog Mode, jog your X axis until you are to the position you wish to call
zero. Enter the following keys:

 Press X (select your axis) See Figure 1

 The number 0 (your preset value), or the radius of the tool based on how
you would like to program. The face of part will be 0.See Figure 2
 Enter (confirming your position) See Figure 3
 Enter (executing your command) See Figure 4 Enter Radius for T1 to 0.5

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3 Figure 4

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 Repeat these steps for your Y and Z axis.

SURFACE MILLING

1. Select the F4 Icon.

2. For this operation we will be using the Bi-Directional Milling along X. To toggle
between different Surface Milling cycles select the “half-key” over the icon while
the box is highlights in red.

Half-key

3. Define your part:

 (X1, Y1)- This is your starting point of your X and Y coordinates. In this
example we will be using X0 and Y0. Press ENTER
 L- This is the length of your part along the X axis. In this example we will
be using the value of 6. Press ENTER
 H- This is the height of your part along the Y axis. In this example we will
be using the value of 4. Press ENTER
 E- This is the amount the tool will overshoot the programmed part after it
has reached its destination. In this example we will be using the value of 1.
 - The value in this field must be entered in as degrees. A value is
entered into this field when we are machining a part on an inclination angle.
In this example we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER

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4. Define your machining conditions:
 Zs- This is your Z safety distance. This is the amount your tool will be
above your starting point before beginning its operation. In this example
we will be using a value of .1 Press ENTER
 Z- This is the starting point on the Z axis. In this example we will be using
a value of .01 Press ENTER
 P- This is the total depth we will be removing off the surface of the
material. In this example we will be using the value of .01 Press ENTER
 I- This is the amount we will be removing off the surface of the material
per pass. In this example we will be using the value of .01 meaning it will
only take one pass to get to its final depth.
 Fz- This is the penetration feedrate. This value is entered in inches per
minute. In this example we will be using the value of 10. Press ENTER

 Coolant ICON You can turn coolant OFF or ON by using the

”half-key”. In this example NO coolant is being used.

5. Define your Roughing Pass:

 F- This is your roughing feedrate along the axis. In this example we are
using a value of 10 inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER

 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter your tool number. In this example we are using T1.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D1.

 This is your milling step-over. To ensure nice clean cuts enter in a

value less than the diameter of your tool. In this example enter we will be
using ¾ diameter of the tool, .75 Press ENTER.
 Finally, select the corner you would like to begin milling. To toggle
between options push the half-key. In this example we will be beginning
in the upper-left corner. To change location of the starting point use
the arrow keys to navigate the icon.

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 SIMULATION
Before the execution of any part program, running your program in simulation is strongly
recommended. The following steps will guide you on how to set-up your graphics.

1. Select the Graphics Icon. -Press the down arrow

2. Select F1- Type of Graphics after entering numbers
3. Select F7- Solid Graphics in boxes.
4. Select F2- Display Area ------------------------------------------------> X Min: 0
The following screen will appear on your CNC.
X Max: 6

Y Min: 0

Y Max: 4

Z Min: -1.0

Z Max: 0.01

-Press Enter after

completed.

5. Now to run your program in simulation press the Cycle Start Button.

6. After simulating the cycle the following screen should appear:

Note: If you notice no change in your graphics while running in simulation,
please be sure to check your coordinates located in your “DISPLAY AREA”
(F2).

7. You are now ready to save this cycle to your Part-Program.

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 Storing Part Programs

1. Select The Part-Program Key. -Hit this button twice

- The following screen will appear

2. Select the Part-Program Key once more and enter a Part-Program Number. Hit
enter when you have entered in your number. In this example we will us 11.
- The CNC will call up the first available number

3. Enter a comment for your part-program and hit Enter. In this example we are
using SAMPLE1.

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4. Select the Right Arrow Cursor. Now the right-hand column (cycles) will be
highlighted in red.

5. Once this section is highlighted in red you may now hit enter and your cycle is
saved

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 CIRCULAR POCKET

Level Cycle 3

1. Select the F7 Icon.

2. Press the Level Cycle key. Press this key until you are in Level Cycle 3
(Circular Pocket 1). See Figure above
3. Define your pocket:
 Xc- This is the center point of your pocket along the X Axis. In this
example we will be using a value of 1.5. Press ENTER
 Yc- This is the center point of your pocket along the Y Axis. In this is
example we will be using a value of -2. Press ENTER
 R- This is the Radius of the pocket. In this example we will be using a
value .75
4. Define your machining conditions:
 Zs- This is your Z safety distance. This is the amount your tool will be
above your starting point before beginning its operation. In this example
we will be using a value of 0.1. Press ENTER
 Z- This is the starting point on the Z axis. In this example we will be using
a value of 0. Press ENTER
 P- This is the total depth of the pocket. In this example we will be using a
value of 0.5. Press ENTER

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  I- This is the amount we will be removing depth wise per pass. In this
example we will be removing a 0.25” of material per pass meaning it will
take two passes until we get to our final depth. Press ENTER
 Fz- This is the penetration feedrate. This value is entered in inches per
minute. In this example we will be using a value of 5. Press ENTER

 Coolant ICON You can turn coolant OFF or ON by using the

”half-key” In this example NO coolant will be used.


5. Define your Roughing Pass:
 F- This is your roughing feedrate along the axis. In this example we are
using a value of 10 inches per minute. Press ENTER

 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm.
Press ENTER

 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter your tool number. In this example we are using T2.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D2.
 This is your Sideways Penetration Angle. In this example we will
penetrate into the center of our pocket on a 30 Degree Angle. Press
ENTER

 This is the type of milling (Climb/Conventional Milling). Use

“half-key” to toggle
 This is your step-over. In this example we will be using a value of .25
Press ENTER

6. Define your Finishing Pass:

 F- This is your finishing feedrate. In this example we will be using a value
of 10 inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER

 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter your tool number. In this example we are using T2.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D2.

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  This is your Sideways Penetration Angle. In this example we will
penetrate into the center of our pocket on a 30 Degree Angle. Press
ENTER

 This is the type of milling (Climb/Conventional Milling). Use

“half-key” to toggle
 This is the Finishing Pass. In this example we will be leaving 0.01 for
the finishing pass. Press ENTER
 This is the Number of Finishing Passes in Z. If 0 is entered, the CNC
will calculate the number of passes needed. This is the Finishing Pass
in Z. In this example we will be leaving 0.01 for the finishing in Z. Press
ENTER

7. Simulate the program: Press Press Cycle Start.

8. Save your part-program. Press -Hit this button twice, then press ENTER
to save.

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 RECTANGULAR
POCKET

Select corner
Level Cycle 2

Radius

Type of
corner
1. Select the F7 Icon.

2. Press the Level Cycle key. Press this key until you are in Level Cycle
2 (Rectangular Pocket). See above

 Define the starting location: It can be the center or corner of the

part. In this example we will be using the corner.
 X- This is the starting point of your pocket along the X Axis. In this
example we will be using a value of 3. Press ENTER
 Y- This is the starting point of your pocket along the Y Axis. In this
example we will be using a value of 1.425. Press ENTER
 L- This is the total length of the pocket along the X Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 2. Press ENTER
 H- This is the total height of the pocket along the Y Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 1.25. Press ENTER

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  - The value in this field must be entered in degrees. A value is entered
into this field when we are machining a part on an inclination angle. In this
example we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER
 r – In this cycle we are able to define the radius of the corners. You have
the options of square, rounded, or chamfer. To toggle between the options

press the “half-key”. In this example we will be using rounded

corners and entering in a value of a .25 radius. Press ENTER

3. Define your machining conditions:

 Zs- This is your Z safety distance. This is the amount your tool will be
above your starting point before beginning its operation. In this example
we will be using a value of 0.100”
 Z- This is the starting point on the Z axis. In this example we will be using
a value of 0.
 P- This is the total depth of the pocket. In this example we will be using
the value of 0.500”. Press ENTER
 I- This is the amount we will be removing depth wise per pass. In this
example we will be removing a 0.250” of material per pass meaning it will
take two passes until we get to our final depth. Press ENTER
 Fz- This is the penetration feedrate. This value is entered in inches per
minute. In this example we will be using a value of 5. Press ENTER
4. Define your Roughing Pass:
 F- This is your roughing feedrate along the axis. In this example we are
using a value of 10 inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER

 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter your tool number. In this example we are using T2.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D2.
 This is your Sideways Penetration Angle. In this example we will
penetrate into the center of our pocket on a 30 Degree Angle. Press
ENTER
 This is the type of milling (Climb/Conventional Milling).
 This is your step-over. In this example we will be using a value of .4

 Coolant ICON You can turn coolant OFF or ON by using the

”half-key”. In this example NO coolant will be used.

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5. Define your Finishing Pass:
 F- This is your finishing feedrate. In this example we will be using a value
of 10 inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER
 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter your tool number. In this example we are using T2.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D2.
 This is your Sideways Penetration Angle. In this example we will
penetrate into the center of our pocket on a 30 Degree Angle. Press
ENTER
 This is the type of milling (Climb/Conventional Milling).
 This is the Finishing Pass. In this example we will be leaving 0.010” for
the finishing pass. Press ENTER
 This is the Number of Finishing Passes in Z. In this example we will
be using only 1 finishing pass. Press ENTER
 This is the Finishing Pass in Z. In this example we will be leaving 0.01
for the finishing in Z.
6. Simulate the program: See Page 21 Step 7 on Simulation

7. Save your Cycle to your part-program: See page 21 step 8 on Saving a Program

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 DRILLING +
RECTANGULAR POSIT.
Level Cycle 1

1. Select the Drilling Icon

2. Be sure to have Drilling 1 (Level Cycle 1) selected.
3. Define the position of your first hole:
 X- This is the position of your first hole along the X Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 0.500”. Press ENTER
 Y- This is the position of your first hole along the Y Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of -0.500”. Press ENTER
4. Define your machining conditions:
 Zs- This is your Z safety distance. This is the amount your tool will be
above your starting point before beginning its operation. In this example
we will be using a value of 0.100”. Press ENTER
 Z- This is the starting point on the Z axis. In this example we will be using
a value of 0. Press ENTER
 P- This is the total depth of the hole. In this example we will be using a
value of 0.500”. Press ENTER
 I- This is the drilling peck. In this example we will be drilling down 0.2
per pass.

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  t- This is the dwell time (seconds). In this example there will be a .5
second dwell time per pass. Press ENTER

 Coolant ICON can turn coolant OFF or ON by using the

”half-key”. In this example NO coolant will be used.

5. Define your Penetration:

 F- This is your feedrate. In this example we will be using a value of 10
inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER

 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter is your tool number. In this example we are using T3.
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D3.

6. Select the Rectangular Posit. Icon Located on the left of the CNC screen.

*Note- Your starting coordinates (X1, Y1) and machining conditions are
automatically entered because they were predefined in our drilling cycle.

There are 3 different options of entering position locations.

This is example is 1 of 3. Highlight box and use half key to toggle.

7. Define the length and number of hole along each axis:

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  Lx- This is the length from your first hole on the X Axis to the last hole on
your X Axis. In this example we will be using a value of 5. Press ENTER
 Ly- This is the length from your first hole on the Y Axis to the last hole on
your Y Axis. In this example we will be using a value of 3. Press ENTER
 Nx- This is your total number of holes along the X Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 4. Press ENTER
 Ny- This is your total number of holes along the Y Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 2. Press ENTER
 - The value in this field must be entered in degrees. A value is entered
into this field when we are machining a part on an inclination angle. In this
example we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER
 This is the angle between the sides. In this example we will be using a
value of 90 degrees Press ENTER
8. Simulate the program: See Page 21 on Simulation

9. Save your Cycle to your part-program: See page 21 on Saving a Program

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 DRILLING+ARC
POSITIONING

Level cycle 1

1. Select the Drilling Icon

2. Be sure to have Drilling 1 (Level Cycle 1) selected.

3. Define the position of your first hole:
 X- This is the position of your first hole along the X Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER
 Y- This is the position of your first hole along the Y Axis. In this example
we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER
4. Define your machining conditions:
 Zs- This is your Z safety distance. This is the amount your tool will be
above your starting point before beginning its operation. In this example
we will be using the value of 0.100”. Press ENTER
 Z- This is the starting point on the Z axis. In this example we will be using
a value of 0 Press ENTER
 P- This is the total depth of the hole. In this example we will be using a
value of 0.500” Press ENTER
 I- This is the drilling peck. In this example we will be drilling down .25
per pass. Press ENTER

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  t- This is the dwell time (seconds). In this example there will be a 0.5
second dwell time per pass. Press ENTER

 Coolant ICON can turn coolant OFF or ON by using the

”half-key” In this example NO coolant will be used.

5. Define your Penetration:
 F- This is your feedrate. In this example we will be using a value of 10
inches per minute. Press ENTER
 S- This is your spindle speed. In this example we are using a value of 1000
rpm. Press ENTER
 Select your spindle direction. To toggle between directions push the

“half-key”. In this example we will be using a Clockwise Rotation.

 T- Enter is your tool number. In this example we are using T3. Press
ENTER
 D- Enter in your Tool Offset Number. In this example we are using D3.

6. Select the Arc Positioning Icon Located on left of CNC screen

Level cycle 2

7. Go into Level Cycle 2 (ARC POSIT. 2)

8. Define the Center Coordinates and Machining Conditions:
 Xc- This is the center point of your bolt-hole position on the X Axis. In
this example we will be using a value of 1.5 Press ENTER
 Yc- This is the center point of your bolt-hole position on the Y Axis. In
this example we will be using the value of 2 Press ENTER
 r- This is the radius of your bolt-hole pattern. In this example we will be
using a value of 1.1 Press ENTER

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  - The value in this field must be entered in as degrees. A value is entered
into this field when we are machining a part on an inclination angle. In this
example we will be using a value of 0. Press ENTER
 N- This is the total number of holes in the arc. In this example we will be
using a value of 8. Press ENTER
 This is the angular distance between points. In this example we will be
using a value of 0 Press ENTER
 This is the angle of the end point. In this example we will be using a
value of 0 Press ENTER

9. Simulate the program: See Page 21 on Simulation

10. Save your Cycle to your part-program See page 21 on Saving a Program

You have now created and simulated your part-program and are ready for execution.

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 ZERO OFFSETS
G54 through G57 are our absolute zero offsets. This feature allows us to store a part zero
position into a table. With this option you are able to recall your part zero position
without having to touch off on your part again. This feature is useful when having parts
that are commonly machined. To setup your Zero Offsets perform the following task:

1. From the Jog Screen setup your part zero position

*Note: Refer to page 12 of the manual on how to preset your part zero

2. Select the Zero Icon

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3. Select the Zero Icon for a second time to enter the Zero Offset Table

* Note: All of the coordinate values for G54 are currently at zero

4. Select the Recall Key

* Note: The coordinates are now the exact value of their position away from home

5. Press Enter

*Note: Your values will not be stored if you do not hit enter

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 ISO MODE
The ISO key gives you access to the MDI Mode. What this feature allows you to do is
perform one or more functions at a time. It allows you to move more than one axes at
a time, start the spindle, set the feed, insert G-Codes, etc. To operate in ISO Mode,
execute the following instructions:

1. From the Jog Screen select the ISO key

 In this example we will be turning on the spindle at a clockwise rotation at

100 rpm’s
 The CNC will display a red window at the bottom of the screen See below

Dialog Box

2. Type in S100 M3

3. Press Cycle Start

If need be, change to correct gear. Press

enter to confirm once gear has been
changed.
*Note: The spindle speed has changed to 100 and the icon has changed to a clock-wise
position.

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 INSERTING CODE IN-BETWEEN
CANNED CYCLES
This feature allow us to insert M and G-Codes in-between our cycles in our library. In
this example we will be inserting a G54 to start our program and a M00 in-between each
cycle. The M00 will stop the program from executing the next programmed cycle until
we hit cycle start. This feature is helpful in examining the tool after the completion of
each cycle.

1. From the Jog Screen select the P.PROG key

2. Select the ISO key

3. Type in G54

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4. Select the P.PROG Key

Select program where you

would like to insert G54.

*Note: Make sure our first programmed cycle is highlighted in red before hitting
enter.

5. Press Enter

6. Highlight our first programmed cycle and select the Half-Key

*Note: This allows us to insert our first programmed cycle underneath the G54.

7. Arrow down to G54 and hit enter.

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8. Now to insert M00 execute the following commands: (M00 is a conditional stop
command)
 Select the ISO Key
 Clear out the G54
 Type in M00
 Select the P.PROG Key
 Highlight the first Canned Cycle (BIDR. MILLING ON X)
 Press Enter
 Now you can highlight the remaining Canned Cycles one at a time and by
pressing enter you will insert M00 in-between each of them

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 TOOL INSPECTION
This feature allows us to examine our tool at any point while executing our program.
Whether the tool breaks or if you are checking the status, this feature will allow you to
stop your program, move your axes around and begin your program from the point you
have left off at.

1. Press the STOP Key while the program is in execution

*Note: You will notice on the top of the screen it will read INTERRUPTED

2. Press T (this is for Tool Inspection)

Displayed: Interrupted

*Note: Notice the top of your screen now reads INSPECTION

3. Execute the next step of commands:

- Jog your Z Axis up
- Turn off your spindle
- Jog your X and Y Axis out of the way
Displayed: Inspection

*Note: Notice the coordinate values are different from when we stopped the program

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4. After examining the tool or changing it, press Cycle Start

*Note: There are software keys to reposition the Axis

5. Select M3, which is the F3 key, then press Cycle Start to start your spindle

6. Select X and Y and then Cycle Start so these two axes are repositioned first

7. Select Z and then Cycle Start to reposition your Z Axis

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8. Now press Cycle Start to begin the execution of your program

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 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE (MC)

F1: TOOL CALIBRATION

F3: PROFILING CYCLE Used to change

square symbols.
F4: SURFACE MILLING

F5: 2-D POCKET

F6: BOSS - RECTANGULAR BOSS

- CIRCULAR BOSS

F7: POCKET - RECTANGULAR POCKET

- CIRCULAR POCKET

Press SHIFT then ESC.

POSITIONING CYCLE
(Used to switch from
DRILLING conversational to g-code)

TAPPING

REAMING

BORING

Level cycle to select next page in an operation

Change Tabs

To select different patterns for operations like

Drilling, Boring, Reaming, Tapping and pockets

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 CONVERSATIONAL PARAMETERS

X STARTING POINT ON X
Y STARTING POINT ON Y
Z PART Z COORDINATE
Zs SAFETY DISTANE
P TOTAL DEPTH
I DEPTH OF CUT
Fz PENETRATION FEEDRATE

ROUGHING
F FEEDRATE
S SPINDLE RPM
SPINDLE DIRECTION (CLOCKWISE / COUNTER CLOCKWISE)
T TOOL NUMBER
D OFFSET NUMBER
b SIDEWAYS PENETRATION ANGLE
CLIMB / CONVENTIONAL MILLING
D ROUGHING PASS

FINISHING
F FEEDRATE
S SPINDLE RPM
SPINDLE DIRECTION (CLOCKWISE / COUNTER CLOCKWISE)
T TOOL NUMBER
D OFFSET NUMBER
Q SIDEWAYS PENETRATION ANGLE
CLIMB / CONVENTIONAL MILLING
d FINISHING PASS
N NUMBER OF FINISHING PASS
dz FINISHING PASS IN Z

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 Optional PCALL CYCLES
Note: These options only available for the 8055 Turnkey
models sold by Fagor Automation USA & Canada

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» Slot Milling

Programming a slot:
X,Y - Enter the X and Y center coordinates.

L - Slot length.

H - Slot width.

A - If slot needs to be on an angle enter in degrees.

Zs - Safety distance for Z.

Z - Part Z coordinate.

P - Slot depth.

I - The amount you want to take off for each pass.

Fz - Feed rate for Z axis

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Roughing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

RPM - Spindle speed.

Tool - Tool number.

Δ - Roughing pass. (Step over)

Spindle Direction - Forward or reverse.

Finishing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

δ - The amount you want to leave on the sides of slot for your finishing pass.
N - Number of finishing passes.

δz - The amount you want to leave on the floor of the slot for your finishing pass.

» Ring Milling

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» Ring Milling

Programming a ring:

Xc,Yc - Enter the X center and Y center coordinates.

Re - Outside radius.

Ri - Inside radius.

Zs - Safety distance for Z.

Z - Part Z coordinate.

P - Ring depth.

I - The amount you want to take off for each pass.

Fz - Feed rate for Z axis.

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Roughing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

RPM - Spindle speed.

Tool - Tool number.

Δ - Roughing pass. (Step over)

Spindle Direction - Forward or reverse.

Finishing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

δ - The amount you want to leave on the sides of ring for your finishing pass.
N - Number of finishing passes.

δz - The amount you want to leave on the floor of the ring for your finishing pass.

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» Rectangular Groove

Programming a Rectangular Groove:

Xc,Yc – Enter the X and Y center coordinates.

L – Rectangle length.

H – Rectangle height.

D – Rectangle width.

R – Enter radius.

Zs – Safety distance for Z.

Z – Part Z coordinate.

P – Rectangle depth.

I – The amount you want to take off for each pass.

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Fz – Feed rate for Z axis

Roughing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

RPM - Spindle speed.

Tool - Tool number.

Δ - Roughing pass. (Step over)

Spindle Direction - Forward or reverse.

Finishing setup:

Feed Rate - Inches/minute.

δ - The amount you want to leave on the sides of rectangle for your finishing pass.
N - Number of finishing passes.

δz - The amount you want to leave on the floor of the rectangle for your finishing pass.

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» Part Skew

Programming a Part Skew:

ACTIVE or OFF - Icons to turn on/off part skew feature with part program.

Teach P1, RECALL key – Highlight field and press RECALL key to load X & Y Points automatically.

Teach P2, RECALL key – Highlight field and press RECALL key to load X & Y Points and Calculate
skew angle automatically.

A- Calculated skew angle (read only field).

X1 Y1 First X Y point coordinate (read only field).

X2 Y2 First X Y point coordinate (read only field).

Note: Add Part Skew ACTIVE event to the beginning of a multi event part program to
skew all events that follow, then add Part Skew OFF event to the end of a multi event
part program or after any desired event to cancel the skew feature. See example below.

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Part Skew OFF cycle screen

Event 1 = Part Skew ACTIVE

Event 2 = Any Conversational Cycle (sample Simple Pocket)
Event 3 = Part Skew OFF

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» Engraving
First steps for Engraving:

1.) Press the ISO icon key on the front panel below the F2 key. (A red bar will appear on
the bottom of the screen)

2.) Press SHIFT and then number 0 to add a semicolon to the bar below.

3.) ENGRAVING ENTERING MODE will now appear at the top left screen.

4.) Type in the characters you wish to engrave after the semicolon in the bottom bar.

5.) Press ENTER to save the characters to the temporary memory and launch the
engraving cycle screen automatically.

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Programming an Engraving :
X,Y – Enter the X and Y corner coordinates.

H – Height of characters.

L – Width of characters. Example graphics simulation of Engraving

E – Space between each character.

A – Oblique angle.

SAFE-Z – Safety distance for Z.

D – Engraving depth.

Z – Part Z coordinate.

Coolant– On or off.

S– Spindle speed.

Spindle Direction - Forward or reverse.

T– Tool Number.

F– Feedrate.

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 USB Connections
USB Specifications: Use Blank USB stick.
Do not use USB stick with encryption files on it.
Programs:
1) Use the format from CNC program to edit all future programs.
2) Programs must have six digits with .pim or .pit extensions. Example: 000123.pim
a) .pim for mills
b) .pit for lathes
G-Code Side
3) The 1st line of the program should have %programcomment,MX,

Initialize Connection:
1) You must be on the G-code side of the CNC (Press Shift, then ESC).

2) Plug USB stick into USB port.

3) Press Main Menu, Utilities (F6), and then Explorer (F7). Conversational Side

4) Use the arrow keys to scroll down to USB DISK.

5) Press right arrow key above reset and all of your folders will appear under USB DISK.

Transfer files from CNC to USB stick:

1) Use arrow keys to scroll up to MEMORY.

2) Press transfer symbol (F7).

3) Scroll down to program that you want to cut or copy.

4) Press ACTIONS (F3).

5) Highlight cut or copy and press enter.

6) Press the transfer symbol (F7).

7) Use the arrow keys to scroll back down to USB DISK.

8) Go down to the folder you want to place the file in.

9) Press ACTIONS (F3).

10) Highlight paste and press enter.

Transfer from USB stick to CNC:

1) Locate the folder that your file is in.

2) Press the transfer symbol (F7).

3) Highlight the file you want to cut or copy.

4) Press ACTIONS (F3).

5) Highlight cut or copy and press Enter.

6) Press the transfer symbol (F7).

7) Scroll up to MEMORY.

8) Press ACTIONS (F3) and go to paste.

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 One Button
Software Backup
Backup PLC, parameters, etc using a USB stick:
Instructions
(Prior to backup, create a new directory in your USB stick. Ex. My CNC Backup.)

1. Must be on the G-code side of the controller. (Shift-Esc)

2. Press + (F7).
3. STATUS (F1). This feature is available on the
following version software:
4. CNC (F1).
Ver.13 + for mills
5. BACKUP (F1). Ver.14 + for lathes

6. Scroll down to USB DISK.

7. Press the right arrow key to open USB DISK.

- To toggle from side to side.
8. Scroll to backup folder. (Ex. My CNC Backup) - Right/left arrow to check/uncheck boxes.
- Use ENTER to save box.
9. Confirm that all parts of the backup are checked off.

10. Press START BACKUP (F6).

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8055 Turnkey Package
Elrod Knee Mill Installation Kit

Fagor Automation Corp. Tel.: 847-981-1500

2250 Estes Avenue Fax.: 847-981-1311
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

e-mail: [email protected]
1-800-4A-FAGOR (1-800-423-2467)

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 TURNKEY MOUNTING ARM KIT ASSEMBLY

1 - Bolt hex head ¾-10 x 4 ½ (A) (Note: used on oriental machines)

1 - Bolt SHCS shoulder bolt 5/8-11 x 3 ¼ (B) (Note: used on Bridgeport machines)

1 – C shape bracket (C)

4 - Bolts BHCS 3/8-16 x ¾ (D)

1 - Nut nylock 3/8-16 (E)

1 - Bolt hex head 3/8-16 x 3 ½ (F)

2 - Washer 3/4 ID (G)

9 - Washer 3/8 ID (H)

1 – 22” Arm (I)

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1 – Saddel Braket with 4 jacking screws M6 x 20mm (J)

1 – Motor cable clamp and BHCS ¼ - 20 x 3/4 (Note: one per motor) (K)

Fagor Automation Limit switch kit Installation

X axis limit switch

X+ or Right Side Tripper

Placement

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 X- or Left Side Tripper Placement

Note: The X axis dog may be different as shown above.

Final installation of switch and two dogs on X axis

Y axis limit switch ( option 1 )

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Y+ Tripper Placement

Y- Tripper Placement

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 Final installation of switch and two dogs on Y axis

Note: The system will use the switch first as a home switch. Once the control has
found its home, It will then take and use the switch as an over travel switch for both
the positive and the negative side of its travel.

Confirmation of Movement /
Backlash Compensation
To confirm that system is moving the correct distance (1” = 1”) we must confirm the
following: Note: You need a dial indicator for this process

1. Confirm that the PITCH for the axis is correct (P7) and that the encoder line count
is correct (P8).

- Select the MAIN MENU key

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 - Select the + key (F7)

- Select the MACHINE PARAMETERS key (F4)

2. Take the dial indicator place it on the table and use the spindle as a reference
point to confirm the movement on the X axis.

Note: See figure 1

3. Go to the JOG mode and turn the jog switch form continuous mode to incremental
mode (x1000). Every time the X+ or X- is pressed you will move .1000” at a
time.
4. Press the X+ key the CNC screen displays that the X axis has moved .1000”.
Confirm with the dial indicator that it has moved the correct distance. Repeat the
process until the CNC shows that you have moved 1”. Confirming every time that
the dial indicator shows the correct distance moved.
5. Repeat the same process as above in the X- direction. At this point you might
have notice that the system shows some lost motion (backlash). Take note of the
backlash, and Follow these steps to compensate for the backlash.

- Select the MAIN MENU key

- Select the + key (F7)

- Select the MACHINE PARAMETERS key (F4)

- Select the AXIS PARAMETERS key (F2)

- Select the X axis key (F1)

- Using the down arrow key , cursor down and highlight parameter 14
(BACKLASH)

- Select the MODIFY key (F2)

- Enter the value that you would like to compensate for backlash and
press ENTER

- Confirm the parameter changes. Press RESET for the control to

apply the changes.

- Repeat steps 4 and step 5

6. Once the whole process has been completed you should be able to move both in
the positive direction and negative direction .1000” at a time and confirm this
with the dial indicator. The system should show that 1” = 1”.

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 Figure 1

Setting Software Limits

Before setting software limits we must confirm that the following items have been
accomplished:

 Confirmed that all axes are under control

 Confirmed that all axes are jogging in the correct direction. In Axis Parameter
AXISCHG (P13) and LOOPCHG (P26). Either Yes or No
 Confirmed that all axes are set for the correct resolution. 1’ is equal to 1’
 Confirmed that all axes have been checked for backlash and compensated for
backlash

Once we have confirmed that the task have been accomplished. Follow these steps:

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 - Home all axes ( please refer to the section in this manual “Homing the
Control”)
- Once the control has been homed jog the X axis towards the positive
direction stopping short of hitting its positive over travel dog.
- Make note of the X axis position on the screen.
- Jog the X axis towards the negative direction stopping short of hitting
its negative over travel dog.
- Make note of the X axis position on the screen.
- Select the MAIN MENU key .
- Select the + key (F7).
- Select the MACHINE PARAMETERS key (F4).
- Select the AXIS PARAMETERS key (F2).
- Select the X axis key (F1).
- Using the down arrow key , cursor down and highlight parameter 5
(limit +).
- Select the MODIFY key (F2).
- Enter the value of the positive travel that was recorded earlier and
press ENTER .
- Using the down arrow key , cursor down and highlight parameter 6
(limit -).
- Select the MODIFY key (F2).
- Enter the value of the negative travel that was recorded earlier and
press ENTER.
- Confirm the parameter changes. These parameters require that you do
a SHIFT RESET for the control to apply the changes.

Note: You can repeat the same process for Y and Z axis before you do a SHIFT RESET.
It is not necessary to do one axis at a time.

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 Fagor TKP Scale Setup
Once the Fagor Scale has been installed on the machine, the feedback must be
changed from motor to scale feedback.

To install the Scale cable which is typically an EC cable, open the main electrical
cabinet and slide the reader head side cable through the ¾” conduit clamp.

Next, pull the cable to appropriate length needed and screw the clamp nut ring:

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Now take out the covers for the long wire duct. Notice you will have a cable with
two connectors on in. Usually it will be marked X10 for X axis, X11 for Y axis,
X12 for Z axis, etc.

Disconnect the bottom connector with a flat head screw driver and connect the
EC cable and tighten.

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Now it will run on Scale feedback. The motor feedback will not be connected. It
will remain disconnected. Put the covers back on the wire duct.

On the outside of the main cabinet, pull the appropriate scale cable length needed.
Now with a Phillips screw driver tighten the two screws on the conduit clamp
outside the main cabinet. Do not over tighten the screws because it may break the
cable.

Repeat these steps if more than one scale is installed.

Now the CNC must be set for Scale feedback.

Fagor TKP Scale Parameter Set Up

Once the Fagor Linear Scale(s) have been installed, the Parameters must be set.

1) Go to the G-code side: [Shift], [Esc]

2) Go to the Machine Parameters: [ +], [F4] for Machine Parameters, [F2]

Axis Parameter. Choose the appropriate axis: [F1,F2,F3,etc].

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3) Once the axis has been chosen, make sure the parameters are in METRIC…
This can be done by pressing [F7]. (Below lower right corner of the
screen).

To set up Parameters, please look at the appropriate Fagor Scale Group

below.

SCALE
GROUP FAGOR SCALE MODELS
1 SX, SVX, GX, MX, MVX, MKX, CX, CVX
2 SP, SVP, GP, MP, MVP, CP, CVP
3 SOX, SOVX, GOX, MOX, MOVX, COX, COVX
4 SOP, SOVP, GOP, MOP, MOVP, COP, COVP

Once the appropriate Scale Group has been chosen, change the CNC Axis
Parameter accordingly to the Scale Group. Please see Fagor Installation
Manual for more details.

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 CNC AXIS PARAMETRS SCALE GROUP 1 SCALE GROUP 2 SCALE GROUP 3 SCALE GROUP 4
(P5) LIMIT + LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE
(P6) LIMIT - LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE LENGTH OF SCALE
(P7) PITCH .004 MM .02 MM .004 MM .02 MM
(P8) NPULSES 0 0 0 0
(P9) DIFFBACK YES YES YES YES
(P10) SINMAGNI 0 20 0 20
(P11) FBACKAL ON ON ON ON
(P14) BACKLASH 0 0 0 0
(P31) DECINPUT YES/NO HOME SW. YES/NO HOME SW. YES/NO HOME SW. YES/NO HOME SW.
(P32) REFPULSE + - + -
(P36) REFVALUE USER DEFINE USER DEFINE USER DEFINE USER DEFINE
(P52) IOTYPE 0 0 1 OR 2 1 OR 2
(P53) ABSOFF 0 0 0 0
(P57) EXTMULT 5 1 5 1
(P68) IOCODI1 0 0 1000 1000
(P69) IOCODI2 0 0 1001 1001

After the parameters have been change, Press [Shift], then [RESET]. This
will reboot the CNC and the parameters will take effect.

If the Axis is jogging in the wrong direction, change Axis Parameter (P13)
AXISCHG : YES/NO OR (P26) LOOPCHG: YES/NO

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 TURNKEY INPUTS
I1 Emergency (pre-wired) (Normally Open) X2 pin 10
I2 Spindle Overload/Fault (Normally Open) X2 pin 29
I3 Z axis Limit (-) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 11
I4 X axis Home/Limit (+) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 30
I5 Y axis Home/Limit (+) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 12
I6 Z axis Home/Limit (+) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 31
I7 X axis Limit (-) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 13
I8 Lube Level (Normally Closed) X2 pin 32
I9 Spindle High Gear (Normally Open) X2 pin 14
I 10 Spinlde Brake (Normally Open) X2 pin 33
I 11 Y axis Limit (-) (Normally Closed) X2 pin 15
I 12 A axis Home (Normally Open) X2 pin 34
I 13 A axis unclamped (Normally Open) X2 pin 16
I 14 A axis clamped (Normally Open) X2 pin 35
I 15 Coolant Pump Overload (Normally Closed) X2 pin 17
I 16 Remote Cycle Start/Stop (Normally Open) X2 pin 36

I 97 Koyo X Select (Normally Open) X7 pin 14

I 98 Koyo Y Select (Normally Open) X7 pin 33
I 99 Koyo Z Select (Normally Open) X7 pin 15
I 100 Koyo 4th Select (Normally Open) X7 pin 34
I 101 x1 Resolution (Normally Open) X7 pin 16
I 102 x 10 Resolution (Normally Open) X7 pin 35
I 103 x 100 Resolution (Normally Open) X7 pin 17

TURNKEY OUTPUTS

O1 CM Master Relay X2 pin 2

O2 X and Y Drive Enable X2 pin 21
O3 M3 X2 pin 3
O4 M4 X2 pin 22
O5 M8 X2 pin 4
O6 Z Drive enable X2 pin 23
O7 A axis Drive enable / Spindle coars stop X2 pin 5
O8 Lube Pump / A axis unclamp / Spindle fast stop X2 pin 24
O7 and O8 depends on rotary axis option or Rigid Tapping.
Cannot have both options at the same time.

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