User Manual
Table Of Contents
- VUE Key Layout
- VUE Soft keys
- Single Axis VUE Tool, and Datum keys
- Readout Parameter Access Code
- Access to Machine Parameter Operations
- Introduction
- Software Version
- VUE
- Symbols within Notes
- VUE Fonts
- Warranty
- Warranty Information:
- I – 1 Fundamentals of Positioning
- Datums
- Actual Position, Nominal Position, and Distance-To-Go
- Absolute Workpiece Positions
- Incremental workpiece positions
- Zero Angle Reference Axis
- Reading head position
- Encoder Reference Marks
- I – 2 General Operations for VUE
- Screen Layout
- VUE Hard Keys
- Power Up
- Reference Mark Evaluation
- Working without reference mark evaluation
- ENABLE/DISABLE REF function
- Operating Modes
- Setup
- Job Setup Parameters
- Units
- Scale Factor
- Mirror
- Diameter Axes
- Near Zero Warning
- Status Bar Settings
- Job Clock
- Console Adjustment
- Language
- Import/Export
- Set/Zero Soft Key
- I – 3 Milling Specific Operations
- Key Functions Detailed
- Tool Hard Key
- Tool Table
- Import/Export
- Tool Radius Compensation feature
- Sign for the length difference DL
- Calling the Tool from the Tool Table
- Datum Setting
- Datum Setting with a Tool
- Presets
- Absolute Distance Preset
- Preparation:
- Incremental Distance Preset
- 1/2 Hard Key
- Circle, and Linear Pattern
- Functions for milling pattern soft keys
- Circle pattern
- Linear Pattern
- Incline & Arc Milling
- Incline Milling
- Arc Milling
- I – 4 Turning Specific Operations
- Key Functions Detailed
- Tool Table
- Tool Display Icon
- Setting Tool Offsets with Tool/Set
- Import/Export
- Setting Tool Offsets with Lock Axis Function
- Calling a Tool from the Tool Table
- Datum Setting
- Setting Datums using LOCK AXIS Function
- Taper Calculator Hard Key
- Presets
- Radius/Diameter Soft Key
- Vectoring
- Coupling
- Z Coupling (turning applications only)
- Enabling Z Coupling
- Disabling Z Coupling
- II – 1 Installation Setup
- Installation Setup Parameters
- Exporting the current Installation Setup:
- Importing a new Tool Table
- Encoder Setup
- Display Configuration
- Error Compensation
- Linear Error Compensation
- Non-Linear Error Compensation
- Starting a Non-linear Error Compensation Table
- Configuring the Compensation Table
- Reading the Graph
- Viewing the Compensation Table
- Exporting the Current Compensation Table
- Importing a New Compensation Table
- Backlash Compensation
- Counter Settings
- Diagnostics
- Keypad Test
- Display Test
- II – 2 Installation and Electrical Connections
- Installation
- Electrical requirements
- Environmental
- Preventative maintenance
- II – 3 Dimensions
- Overview
- Accessory ID Number
VUE 13
I – 2 General Operations for VUE
Console Adjustment
The LCD’s contrast can be adjusted either by using the soft keys in
this form, or by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys on the keypad in
either operating mode. The contrast may need to be adjusted due to
variations in ambient lighting, and operator preference. This form is
also used to set the display saver’s idle time-out. The display saver
setting is the amount of time the system is idle before the LCD
switches to screen saver mode. The idle time may be set from 30 to
120 minutes. The display saver can be disabled during the current
power cycle.
Language
The VUE supports multiple languages. To change the language
selection:
8 Press the LANGUAGE soft key until the desired language selection
appears on the soft key, and the form.
8 Press ENTER to confirm the selection.
Import/Export
Job, and Installation Setup parameters can be imported, or exported
over the “Regular Type B” USB port.
8 Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key in the Setup screen.
8 Press IMPORT to download operating parameters from a PC.
8 Press EXPORT to upload the current operating parameters to a PC.
8 To exit, press the C key.
Set/Zero Soft Key
The SET/ZERO soft key is a key that determines the effect of pressing
an Axis key. This key is a toggle key, switching the functionality
between Set, and Zero. The current state is indicated in the Status Bar.
When the state is Set, and the VUE is in Actual Value mode (ABS),
selecting an Axis key opens the Datum form for the selected axis. If
the VUE is in Distance-To-Go mode, a Preset form opens.
When the state is Zero, and the VUE is in Actual Value mode, selecting
an Axis key sets the current datum for that axis to zero at the current
position. If it is in Distance-To-Go mode, the current Distance-To-Go
value is set to zero.
If the VUE is in Actual Value mode, and the state of Set/
Zero is zero, pressing any Axis key resets the current
datum to zero at the current location for that axis.