Instruction Manual

ACU-RITE MILLPWR
G2
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Table of Contents
Controls of the MILLPWR
G2
Keys on console........................................................................................................ii
Motion control keys .............................................................................................ii
Data Entry keys....................................................................................................ii
Function keys.......................................................................................................ii
Numerical keys ....................................................................................................ii
Axis Keys .............................................................................................................ii
Soft Keys..............................................................................................................ii
Move Table and Navigation keys .............................................................................iii
Calculator Function keys..........................................................................................iii
Potentiometer for feed rate override .......................................................................iii
Milling Function keys ...............................................................................................iii
Peripherals Supported: ............................................................................................iii
Manual Information
Message symbols.....................................................................................................v
Fonts Used in this manual ..................................................................................vi
Model, Software and Features ................................................................................vi
Intended place of operation ................................................................................vi
MILLPWR
G2
Access Code
Access Code............................................................................................................ix
Access to Machine Parameter Operations ..............................................................ix
1.1 MILLPWR
G2
ACU-RITE conversational, and G-code format ......................................................... 2
Powering Up ............................................................................................................ 3
E-STOP and Shutdown ............................................................................................ 4
Find Home ............................................................................................................... 6
Disengage Z Axis feature......................................................................................... 7
Disengaging the Z axis drive:.............................................................................. 7
Re-engaging the Z axis drive............................................................................... 7
Writing Programs..................................................................................................... 8
Overview............................................................................................................. 8
1.2 Operating in 2 Axes and 3 Axes Modes
Overview ................................................................................................................. 9
Program Steps in 2 Axis Mode ................................................................................ 9
Selecting 2 Axis Mode on 3 Axis Systems ............................................................ 10